The road to “Born in the U.S.A.” starts here with this Nebraska-era demo.
Month: August 2019
From their 2015 EP “The Living Room Sessions,” watch indie/folk/Americana trio Found Wandering’s spirited cover of Bruce’s “I’m on Fire.”
Originally meant for The River before Bruce and the band leant their talents to Gary U.S. Bonds’ comeback album, “Jole Blon” still (sort of) qualifies as Bruce’s first officially released cover.
“Darlington County” has a prequel, Wayne’s buddy has a name, and Bobby Jean has yet another sister. Don’t believe me? Take a listen to Bruce’s unreleased lark, “Delivery Man.”
The E Street Band finally gets an official recording credit in 1977 when Steve Van Zandt recruits them to back Ronnie Spector in the studio. Listen to Ronnie and the band cover Billy Joel’s “Say Goodbye to Hollywood.”
There are so many covers of Bruce Springsteen’s songs out there that I sometimes wonder if I’ll ever be able to catalog them all. Most…
Why does Bruce have so much trouble getting through “Oh, Pretty Woman?” Who knows, but it’s fun to watch him try. Check out a bevy of great performances with Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello, and John Fogerty.
One time only: Bruce pays tribute to the resilience of Pacific Northwesterners in the shadow of the recently erupted Mount St. Helens.
Bruce played it more than 30 times on the Ghost of Tom Joad Tour, but “There Will Never Be Any Other For Me But You” remains one of his most under-the-radar love songs. Take a listen to this 1990s period piece inside.
It may be pink, but it ain’t no car. Backstory and great performances inside.