Bruce has written songs about some colorful characters, but none so much as the true ones in “Sell It and They Will Come,” an ode to The Stimulator, Flowbee, America’s Personal Trainer, and the Psychic Friends Network.
Author:
Ken Rosen (2080)
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Quite possibly the worst Springsteen cover ever recorded, Kevin Rowland’s version of “Thunder Road” was blocked by Bruce shortly before its scheduled release. But you can hear it inside, if you dare.
One time only: Bruce and The Wallflowers cover Vince Taylor’s 1959 rockabilly classic, “Brand New Cadillac.”
One time only: Bruce and the E Street Band deliver a soaring cover of Sam Cooke’s civil rights anthem at a 1988 soundcheck in Atlanta.
“Countin’ on a Miracle” is a heartbreaking tale of love and loss, one of the most powerful songs on The Rising–but even more powerful still in its alternate post-concert arrangement. Listen to both inside, along with insights and great performances.
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.
Tramps like us, we were born to pay. So says an uncredited Bruce Springsteen in his 1978 spoken-word monologue buried deep within Lou Reed’s epic “Street Hassle.”
Take a listen to “Mr. Jones,” the earliest known recording of Bruce Springsteen performing an original composition live on stage.
C’mon, admit it: who among us hasn’t wondered what it would sound like if The Ramones and The Go-Gos teamed up to cover “Radio Nowhere?”