One time only: Bruce joins Michael Strollo on “Could Die Young Tonight” to pay tribute to Michael’s recently departed brother (and Bruce’s friend), Tony.
Author:
Ken Rosen (2080)
“Your Own Worst Enemy” is the bridge between Magic and Working on a Dream, featuring a lush and layered backing track paired with devastatingly biting lyrics.
Strange & Primitive’s cover of “I’m on Fire” lives up to the band’s name. Listen to this one in the dark with headphones on.
One time only (sorta): Bruce records a one-man acoustic cover of the early instrumental rock hit, “Red River Rock.”
During a week of holiday shows in 2001, Patti Scialfa performed her beautiful 1993 ballad with her husband backing her on guitar.
Woody Guthrie’s “Blowin’ Down This Road” brings Bruce together with his fellow singer-songwriters. Hear him team up with Joe Ely, Joe Grushecky, Elliott Murphy, Alejando Escovedo, and Garland Jeffreys inside.
Jericho and Seb Martel’s cover of “The Ghost of Tom Joad” is impassioned, heartfelt, and timely–one of the best covers of Bruce’s all-too-relevant song.
The third single off Western Stars is one of Bruce’s most hopeful, optimistic, and joyous songs–a masterpiece of a pop song that ranks among his very best.
A one-off cover for local flavor turned rare studio cover, The Saints’ “Just Like Fire Would” is a natural fit for Bruce’s set lists.
“Reno” is easily one of Bruce’s most beautiful, poignant, and cinematic songs–it’s been in my top ten since the moment I first heard it.