Pete Seeger’s soothing Bible verse adaptation became a classic in both its folk and rock incarnations, and Bruce paid tribute to both of them.
Tag: The Byrds
When Carole King attended Bruce’s show at The Roxy in 1975, Bruce paid tribute by covering her wistful classic, “Goin’ Back.”
One time only: Bruce covers Roger McGuinn’s (and Bob Dylan’s?) 1969 classic.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band soundcheck a gentle cover of The Byrd’s elegy to President Kennedy, “He Was a Friend of Mine.”
One time only: Bruce and Roger McGuinn team up on the Magic Tour for a special performance of Bob Dylan’s (and The Byrds’) “Mr. Tambourine Man.”