Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
RotD/MatR: Joe Grushecky and Bruce Springsteen: Homestead
One of Joe and Bruce’s best collaborations may have inspired one of Bruce’s own songs too.
Roll of the Dice: Loose Ends
This lush but dark River-era outtake is one of Bruce’s best songs that never made an official studio album.
Cover Me, Tommy Mauri: Spirit in the Night
Saxophonist/singer/songwriter Tommy Mauri puts a reggae spin on “Spirit in the Night” for the upcoming Cover Me competition in Bergamo.
Roll of the Dice: Long Time Comin'
The final chapter in Bruce’s father-and-son songwriting.
Spare Parts: Gary Frost, 'Shutup Springsteen
Hot off the presses: this bittersweet, Springsteen-inspired country single by rising New Jersey artist (and Bruce’s neighbor) Gary Frost.
Cover Me: Something About You
One time only, at a Tunnel of Love tour rehearsal: Bruce tackles the Four Tops’ 1965 classic.
Cover Me, Stick to the Plan!: Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
Ettore Cardamellis returns with a new cover combo. Will he win top Cover Me honors again this year?
Roll of the Dice: Somewhere North of Nashville
The shortest song on Western Stars is also the most poignant, a two-minute character study in loss and regret.
Cover Me, Caryl Mack: Two Hearts
Singer-songwriter Caryl Mack finds the soul of “Two Hearts” in her gorgeous acoustic cover.
Cover Me: Party Lights
In the waning days of 1975, Bruce broke out this charming 1962 one-hit wonder, and it led to a River-era outtake.