In the wake of North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ HB2 law, Bruce made a statement by cancelling his show in Greensboro. Brandi Carlile made a different kind of statement shortly after–and it was perfect.
Author: Ken
In 1972, Bruce exorcised his toxic relationship demons with this harsh but beautiful character study.
One time only: Bruce joins rockabilly pioneer Sonny Burgess on his earliest hard-rocking classic.
The tragic death of a family friend gave rise to this lovely song about the resilience of the spirit.
A few more souvenirs from my trip back east.
I know, I know–another vacation. But this one’s short, and I brought you back something!
Katie Cross brightens up Bruce’s world-weary love song, and it’s just as wonderfully romantic.
One time only: The Castiles put their own spin on Lee Dorsey’s 1965 R&B hit.
If you’d like Bruce Springsteen to sing on your album, it helps to have an in. Just ask his son’s guitar teacher.
From his wonderful 2009 tribute album Hearts of Stone, check out Lorenzo Bertocchini’s beautiful arrangement of Bruce’s very, very deep cut.