Could there be a better cover pairing for “Give the Girl a Kiss” than The Sensational Epics? I don’t think so.
Author:
Ken Rosen (2080)
Originally cut from the Black & White Night broadcast and home video release, “Blue Angel” spotlights Roy Orbison’s amazing vocals, backed by a stellar band that includes Bruce.
“Jackson Cage” is a case of a theme in search of a song. It took a while for Bruce to find it, but find it he did. Let’s trace this underrated song’s winding path inside.
As much an anthem for Pittsburgh as anything Bruce ever wrote for New Jersey, “Pumping Iron” is a surefire setlist bet any time Joe Grushecky and Bruce play together.
Bat for Lashes turns in a mic drop cover of Bruce’s “I’m on Fire.” It’s even more yearning and steamy than the original, but more spiritual as welll.
Never “officially” covered in concert, Bruce soundchecked Hank Williams’ classic during the Tunnel of Love Tour. Take a listen inside.
“Factory” ranks among the best of Bruce’s early song-writing, with lyrical economy and an instrumental track both spare and ornate–it’s a marvel of restraint and emotional bravery.
Bruce recorded a home demo of “I Don’t Know” in 1979. What’s it about? Like the song says…
Love it or hate it, Shovels & Rope certainly captures the bravado and unraveling desperation of Bruce’s classic anti-hero.
At his only appearance to date in India, Bruce joined The Epidemics on stage and contributed his harmonica stylings to their song “Up to You.” It ended up being integrated into the released studio track.