Here’s a light and lovely new acoustic cover of “Hungry Heart” by Finnish duo The Lovematches, perfect for a weekend morning.
Category: Cover Me
Bruce’s one and only cover of “Hey, Good Lookin'” was a bit of a hot mess, but that’s its charm. Take a listen inside.
Perhaps the most surprising and effective re-interpretation of “Thunder Road” ever, Tortoise and Bonnie “Prince” Billy transform Bruce’s classic song of escape into a dark, sinister temptation.
One time only: Bruce joins Roy Orbison and an all-star line-up on Roy’s first big hit, “Only the Lonely.”
Sonny Day’s version of “Saving Up” is the definitive one, even if it’s an obscure cover of an obscure song (unless you’re from Auckland, in which case it’s a classic).
One time only: Bruce Springsteen makes a surprise appearance with Soul Asylum in 1995, joining the band for Smokey Robinson’s classic, “The Tracks of My Tears.”
It’s an obscure song covered by an even more obscure band, but The Blue Bonnets’ version of “The Angel” is terrific–maybe even better than Bruce’s version.
At an Elvis-themed benefit concert, Bruce joined Sting, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon, and more great performers on an encore of Elvis’ classic “Jailhouse Rock.”
What can possibly be more powerful than Bettye LaVette’s 2007 cover of “Streets of Philadelphia?” A live performance from a decade later. Both are required listening.
One time only: In tribute to Elaine Steinbeck (wife of John), Bruce plays a gentle, acoustic cover of the opening song from the classic Broadway musical Oklahoma!