One time only (that we know of): Bruce’s first band plays one of his earliest original songs, co-written with George Theiss and inspired by The Kinks.
One time only: Bruce joins Elvis Costello on his timeless “Alison” during Elvis’ surprise appearance at Bruce’s 2001 holiday shows,
Bruce Springsteen Band backing vocalist Barbara Dinkins takes the lead on her original wronged-woman scorcher, but Bruce turns in a scorching performance of his own.
In 1999, Helen Watson paid tribute to her favorite songwriters on her album Doffing, featuring a terrific a capella cover of “Aint Got You.”
Laced with playfully ribald metaphor and delightfully sly euphemism, “All I’m Thinkin’ About” earns its place among the great masturbation songs.
In 2001 and 2003, Bruce opened several of his Asbury Park holiday shows by joining the South Community Choir of Asbury Park on this timely gospel classic.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen records and shares a beautiful cover of León Gieco’s classic protest song for his Argentinian fans.
It’s a long trip from acoustic Nebraska to Russian EDM, but Bruce made it by way of Arty’s “Atlantic City” homage. Check Bruce’s first credited EDM single inside.
Recorded during Bruce’s Nebraska period, “Wheels Make the World Go Round” was a promising rocker candidate at the wrong time.
A gift to an old friend became the award-winning title song for one of the best films of 2008 and one of the most deeply empathic songs in Bruce’s catalog.