Although it’s believed that Bruce played blues classic “I’m Sitting on Top of the World” on multiple occasions, only one recording and definitively dated performance survives. Listen to it inside.
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Barely a week into the Trump Administration, Bruce apologized on behalf of America to his Australian audience for the new president’s diplomatic rudeness.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band paid tribute to the late David Bowie with a searing cover of Bowie’s 1974 single, “Rebel Rebel.”
One time only: Bruce acknowledges International Worker’s Day by opening his High Hopes show in Tampa with a sober performance of “Joe Hill.”
One time only: Bruce paid tribute to local legends Bill Deal and The Rhondels at his first-ever show in Virginia Beach.
“Spill the Wine” at Hunter Valley: a pro-shot cover opener perfectly suited for the venue.
One time only: Bruce opens his winery show with an oenological classic of ithyphallic origin.
Forty years to the day singer-songwriter and political activist Victor Jara was captured and detained, Bruce paid tribute with a moving rendition of Jara’s “Manifesto.”
One time only: Little Steven and the E Street Band adapt Sinatra’s classic at the height of Lilyhammer’s popularity.