You’ve wondered what “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out” would sound like covered by the punkiest of punk bands, right? Of course you have.
Month: April 2019
Everybody’s looking for *something*, but I’ll be darned if I can figure out what. Give this brief home demo a listen and see if you can figure out what Bruce is singing about.
From Bruce’s legendary 2001 holiday shows, Garland Jeffreys takes the spotlight (with Bruce’s backing vocals and guitar) on a contemplative performance of “New York Skyline.”
“4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)” reveals Bruce Springsteen at a crossroads, caught between his attraction to and rejection of his adopted hometown. Backstory, insights, and great performances inside.
Even obscure, never-released-on-an-album Springsteen songs get cover treatments: check out Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper’s outstanding cover of “The Big Payback” from 1985.
Magic happens when two legendary front men share the stage. Check out Bruce and Sam Moore performing Sam and Dave’s timeless “Hold On, I’m Comin'”
An almost B-side for an almost album, “One Love” remains locked away in Bruce’s vault (except for the demo escapee, which you can hear inside).
Let’s take another visit to MerleFest 2015 and the absolutely brilliant tribute performance by Joan Osborne and The Waybacks. Check out their mashup of “Cover Me” with Edwin Starr’s “War.”
In the early Steel Mill era, Bruce and the band closed their shows with a sexy band showcase called “Goin’ Down Slow.” Take a listen inside.
Lots of times with lots of people: “Long Tall Sally” is tried and true when Bruce joins fellow musicians for an impromptu jam. Check out some of his best performances inside.