Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
Cover Me: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
One time only: The Bruce Springsteen Band covers The Band’s classic chronicle of the human cost of war.
MatR: Joe Grushecky and Bruce Springsteen: Talking to the King
“Talking to the King” is a sweet, count-your-blessings rocker and a ton of fun in concert. No wonder Joe and Bruce have played it together 28 times. Check out some of the best inside.
Cover Me, Adam and Leena Waite: My City of Ruins
Minister of Music Adam Waite reminds us that beginning again starts with rising up.
Cover Me: California Sun
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band cover the last great pre-British Invasion rock classic.
MatR: Warren Zevon and Bruce Springsteen: Disorder in the House
Bruce joined Warren Zevon in the studio during the final months of Warren’s life, and the resulting track earned Zevon his first-ever Grammy.
Cover Me, Roberta Finocchiaro: New York City Serenade
Hot off the presses: Roberta Finocchiaro’s wonderful cover of Bruce’s “New York Serenade” translates perfectly to her solo electric guitar arrangement.
Roll of the Dice: The E Street Shuffle
An unlikely origin song and musical melange in every incarnation, “The E Street Shuffle” introduced and knighted Bruce’s destined-for-legend band.
Roll of the Dice: Protection
No, not *that* “Protection” – this one is a light River-era outtake that likely influenced two later official releases.
Cover Me, Elysium: Drive All Night
Irish cover band Elysium breathes new life into “Drive All Night” with their achingly beautiful mash-up.