It takes some searching and stretching to find a Springsteen performance of one of the most beloved Motown songs ever.
Tag: Little Richard
One time only: Bruce Springsteen backs Little Richard and Mick Jagger as they storm their way through Otis Redding’s 1965 classic.
In the summer of ’94, Bruce improvised his way through a cover of Little Richard’s “Bama Lama Bama Loo” with Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers. It went great… if you didn’t pay attention to the lyrics.
Watch Bruce back Tina Turner one of her signature songs, then go vote her in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Twice only during the summer of 1982: Bruce covers “Rip It Up,” Little Richard’s #1 R&B 1956 hit, at back-to-back surprise club appearances.
Lots of times with lots of people: “Long Tall Sally” is tried and true when Bruce joins fellow musicians for an impromptu jam. Check out some of his best performances inside.
Bruce has played Little Richard’s “Lucille” dozens of times in bars and clubs over the years, but exceedingly rarely with the E Street Band. Check out some great performances of this early rock classic inside.
New video: Bruce joins an all-start jam at the fourth annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and covers Larry Williams’ “Bony Maronie.”
From the legendary Darkness tour comes a one-off cover of Little Richard’s “Ready Teddy.”