Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
Cover Me (Roll of the Dice?), Gary U.S. Bonds: Dedication
Bruce’s original version of “Dedication” has never been released…. or has it?
Cover Me: Fields of Gold
Bruce pays tribute to his old friend on the occasion of Sting’s 60th birthday by covering one of his friend’s best songs.
Roll of the Dice: Little Girl (Like You)
In which Bruce wisely avoids tossing a lighted match into a powder keg by discarding this destined-for-controversy outtake.
Cover Me, Manfred Mann's Earth Band: For You
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band covered Bruce three times–each time drawing from Bruce’s first album. Here’s their final one, from 1980.
Meeting Across the River: Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, It's My Life
One night only: Bruce and Jon Bon Jovi perform one of Bon Jovi’s oldest and biggest hits.
Cover Me, Southside Johnny: All the Way Home
If you only know “All the Way Home” from the Devils & Dust album, then you don’t know its original arrangement and best performance.
Cover Me/Roll of the Dice: Buffalo Gals
An age-old American classic is reinvigorated by a younger American classic.
Roll of the Dice: Lonely Night in the Park
This Born to Run outtake is a mess, an absolute mishmash. But I love it nonetheless.
Cover Me, Michelle Moore and the Alliance Singers: Rocky Ground
Michelle Moore steps to the forefront to make “Rocky Ground” her own.
Roll of the Dice: Seven Angels
“Seven Angels” is a terrific pop song with a great riff–a surprising castoff from the Human Touch sessions that deserves greater exposure.