In the spring of 1993, Bruce leaned further into his new band’s strengths with their gorgeous cover of a country-gospel classic.
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One time only: Bruce soundchecks “Dimples” in 1988 before settling on “Boom Boom” as his steamy early-set John Lee Hooker cover.
Now here’s a recipe: Start with inspiration from Leiber and Staller, add lyrics by Bruce, music by Steve, and lead vocals by Southside Johnny. Ice with backing vocals by The Drifters, and you’ve got pure pop confection.
Bruce’s one-time-only performance of “Blue Bayou” with Roy Orbison and friends went missing in action for years after being edited out of Roy’s Black and White Night TV special, but you can watch that beautiful performance here.
Jerry Lee Lewis’ 1958 single might have been overshadowed by personal drama and the camp classic the song introduced, but Bruce drew inspiration from it for an unusual Halloween show opener.
Staying at home? Sheltering in place? Here’s just the thing to lift your spirits: Turn up the volume and get ready to dance to Lucca Lazaro’s infectious cover of Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hit.
One time only: a very young Bruce Springsteen and his high school band The Castiles tackle one of the earliest songs to introduce the Indian raga sound to western rock music.
Life Size Models rises above a sea of “I’m on Fire” covers with their daring, rocking arrangement of Bruce’s 1984 classic.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel trade lead vocals on Billy’s 1977 hit, “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song).”
Bruce found a kindred spirit in the lyrics of Lorde’s 2013 mammoth breakout hit and paid tribute to the young singer-songwriter when he performed it in Auckland on the High Hopes Tour.