Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
MatR: Jesse Malin and Bruce Springsteen: Queen of the Underworld
Bruce and Jesse’s first-ever on-stage performance was the lead single from Jesse’s debut album.
Roll of the Dice: Good Eye
It took more than a quarter-century for Bruce to commit a blues song to disc, but when he did it was a barnstormer.
Cover Me, Catherine Davila: Valentine's Day
Here’s a lovely and timely cover of one of Bruce’s best love songs from a mystery artist.
MatR: Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and more: It's Now or Never
One time only: Bruce joins Sting, Billy Joel, and more to cover Elvis’ best-selling single.
Spare Parts: Mike Love and The Beach Boys: Getcha Hungry Heart Back
The Beach Boys’ 1985 single was an even better “Hungry Heart” cover than Mike Love’s direct attempt, and they make for a terrific mash-up.
Album Companion: American Beauty
Let’s take a moment to revisit Bruce’s only EP with all new material.
Cover Me, David Mullen: Back in Your Arms
Scotland-based David Mullen dials back the melodrama in Bruce’s original version but preserves the passion and heartache.
Roll of the Dice: Without You
Bruce Springsteen’s best party song since “Sherry Darling” is buried at the bottom of his 1996 EP.
MatR: Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
One time only: Bruce joins Mick Jagger on stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for one of the very first songs Bruce ever covered in concert.
Roll of the Dice: Iceman
If there’s any song in Bruce’s catalog more misunderstood than “Born in the U.S.A.,” it’s this Darkness-era outtake.