One time only: Bruce and the E Street Band transform the traditional “Auld Lang Syne” into a rocker to usher in 1981.
Month: December 2018
Bluegrass band Salamander Crossing transformed Bruce’s Tunnel of Love deep cut for their 1996 Passion Train album.
“Heaven Help the Lonely” should have been a hit single for Willie Nile; Bruce clearly enjoyed playing it with Willie at back-to-back Light of Day appearances.
One of the very earliest demos Bruce ever recorded, “If I Was the Priest” may have been the song that sealed the deal with John Hammond and launched Bruce on his way to stardom.
One time only: Bruce teams up with Billy Joel on Billy’s perennial hit “You May Be Right” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts.
Lucinda Williams covers Bruce in concert often, but she’s only covered him in the studio once. Take a listen to her version of “Factory” from her 2016 album, The Ghost of Highway 20.
A holiday show favorite! Check out Bruce’s only-in-New Jersey cover performances of Chuck Berry’s classic Christmas rocker.
Bruce’s “other” Christmas song is almost as well-known and much-loved as his “Santa Claus,” even though he’s never performed it beyond New Jersey or New York.
Bruce co-wrote “Trapped Again” with Southside Johnny and Steve Van Zandt, but he’s only performed it live once. Check it out inside.
Don’t bother me with that “Laurel or Yanni” thing. I’m still trying to figure out if it’s Sally or Annie.