A cover that was almost a team-up in a parallel universe version of “The River” — Gary U.S. Bonds and Steve Van Zandt replaced Bruce’s original vocals on this outtake from the River recording sessions.
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A precursor to “Working on the Highway,” Bruce’s lost-in-time “Stockton Boys” never made it past the home demo stage–but those demos escaped into the wild. Take a listen inside.
“Everybody Wants My Baby” was on its way to being an edgy uptempo rocker before it went missing in action. Listen to a pretty well-formed demo inside.
This melodic ancestor to “Jackson Cage” captures The Big Man standing just a bit too close to the mic.
Bruce seems to have spent a lot of time working on “Chevrolet Deluxe,” but in the end, he sold it for parts.
At 77 seconds, this furious 1980 B-side is Bruce’s shortest studio track on record.
“Where the Bands Are” is power pop perfection, showcasing the E Street Band at their most joyous.
“Little White Lies” is a thematic analogue to “Stolen Car” and forerunner to “Brilliant Disguise” — a fascinating outtake from The River sessions.
Sister song to “Mary Lou” and cousin to “Two Hearts.” this under-the-radar River-era outtake endures as a fan favorite.
Passenger stops by SiriusXM’s Studios and performs a stripped-down cover of “The River.”