Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
Roll of the Dice: Waiting on the End of the World
Bruce recorded “Waiting on the End of the World” twice, with both the “other” band and the E Street Band–yet he didn’t release either version. I have a theory as to why,
Roll of the Dice: Lady Walking Down by the River
Bruce’s first published work in a college literary magazine leads to a Steel Mill song that would be recorded forty years later.
Where the Band Was: Gijon, June 26, 2013
What the heck was I doing at this particular show? Believe it or not, I was (relatively) in the neighborhood, and I’m sure glad I was.
Cover Me, Drive-By Truckers: Adam Raised a Cain
Alt-country band Drive-by Truckers proves their rock bona fides whenever they cover this classic from Darkness on the Edge of Town.
Cover Me, Ben E. King: 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)
Ben E. King gives “Sandy” the Drifters treatment, and it works splendidly.
Roll of the Dice: The Wish
“The Wish” is Bruce’s most autobiographical song, and it’s more resonant and poignantly powerful today than ever.
Cover Me: You Can't Sit Down
“You Can’t Sit Down” is a Philly favorite, made famous by local boys The Dovells. But its origins trace back farther.
Cover Me, Joe D'Urso and Stone Caravan: Badlands
Joe D’Urso bravely rearranges Bruce’s classic anthem.
Cover Me: Sweet Little Sixteen
Watch a great pro-shot video of Bruce covering Chuck Berry’s classic 20 years after its release.