One time only: Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to the recently departed George Harrison by performing Harrison’s greatest hit at Bruce’s first 2001 holiday show.
Author: Ken
Bruce has grappled with feelings of isolation and alienation through song for decades, but “Loose Change” may be the most artful and hopeful example. Let’s take a close listen.
Brand new but instantly one of my top ten favorite Springsteen covers: take a listen to Danny Gone’s gorgeous rendition of “If I Should Fall Behind.”
Danny took the spotlight and Bruce earned his fastest-guitar-in-the east reputation when Steel Mill broke out Bruce’s original song, “Jeannie, I Want to Thank You.” Even if you’re not a Steel Mill fan, this one’s a must-listen.
Buried away on the bonus DVD that accompanied the original Seeger Sessions album release, Bruce’s arrangement of “How Can I Keep From Singing” was too beautiful to keep hidden away for long. Listen to beautiful choral performances inside.
This early Springsteen original features fine vocals from Bruce and Robbin and a typically great Steel Mill guitar jam–but ouch, those lyrics.
Every once in a while, a beautiful Springsteen cover comes out of nowhere. Here’s one, from a busker on the streets of Dublin.
One time only: Listen in on a 1988 soundcheck, where Bruce and the E Street Band played their only known cover of Jimmy Reed’s “Big Boss Man.”
“Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart” traces its origins to this 1979 home demo.
One time only: Bruce and Little Steven team-up for an encore of Marvin Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness” at Steve’s Soulfire record release event.