My first Seeger Sessions show was the most joyous show I’ve ever attended–by Bruce or anyone. The crowd was sparse and the pit was roomy, but Nils helped us put it to good use with an all-night dance party.
Bruce joins Nils, Clarence, and the rest of Ringo’s All Starr Band for an encore performance of a Beatles classic.
From the 2000 “Badlands” tribute album comes this haunting cover of “Used Cars” from Ani DiFranco.
“If I Should Fall Behind” is an enduring favorite that continuously grows, changes, and evolves like the best and strongest of relationships.
This dark and lonely song was never recorded and performed only once–but it was captured on tape, and you can hear it inside.
Jimmy Eat World absolutely nails it with their cover of this gem from Tracks. It’s one of the best Springsteen covers out there, if you can find it.
Patti riffs on Bruce and rips on New Jersey in this improv piece from 1976 (Bruce accompanies on piano).
“Two Hearts” is one of Bruce’s early songwriting masterpieces, and one that is best listened to acoustically than in its original arrangement.
A bright, acoustic cover of a dark song by Canadian band, The Reason.
Spotlight on Patti Scialfa today: her 1993 song “Big Black Heaven,” with Bruce on keyboards and guitar.