Mining similar earth as some of his earlier classics without offering anything new, “Over the Rise” still manages to position itself as one of Bruce’s more revealing songs.
Month: July 2020
When America found itself enmeshed in an unpopular foreign war (again), John Fogerty met the moment. On the Vote For Change Tour, the E Street Band backed Fogerty each night for his comeback track.
“He’s Guilty” bears the distinction of being the only officially released Steel Mill studio recording, but it was also a reliable nightly crowd pleaser in the band’s live shows.
Dan Patrick Fulton pulls off a brilliant mash-up and perfect pairing of “I’m on Fire” with “Sex on Fire” by Kings of Leon.
“Summer Night” is one for the completists–a Nebraska-era home demo with a lovely melody but mostly bluffed lyrics.
“Wear My Ring Around Your Neck” may not be one of Elvis’ best songs, but it made for a fun E Street encore cover in the Born to Run era.
Only six weeks after the tragic Kent State shootings, Bruce voiced his anguish in song.
Swedish duo Kaiak gives us a groovy acoustic coffee-house rendition of Bruce’s “Hungry Heart.”
One of the strongest tracks on The Rising, “The Fuse” focuses on the one sure antidote for existential dread.
Suki Lahav’s tenure in the E Street Band was all too short, but her brief, prominent presence elevated Bruce’s performance–most notably in the pair’s stunning spotlight cover of Bob Dylan’s “I Want You.”