Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
MatR: Southside Johnny and Bruce Springsteen: Having a Party
Sam Cooke created it, but Southside Johnny claimed it for the Jersey Shore. Watch his irresistible 1978 team-up with Bruce and just try not to smile.
Cover Me, Scary Pockets: Blinded by the Light
Scary Pockets makes their third appearance on the Shuffle with their fresh and funky cover of “Blinded by the Light.”
Roll of the Dice: Outlaw Pete
Bruce opened his 2009 album-length meditation on aging with an overture every bit as epic and powerful as “Jungleland.” Maybe even more.
Cover Me: Something
One time only: Bruce Springsteen paid tribute the passing of The Quiet One by opening his 2001 holiday show with a cover of George Harrison’s greatest hit.
RotD/Cover Me, Donna Summer: Protection
Bruce wrote this original disco-influenced rocker for Donna Summer and appears on the officially released track.
Cover Me: Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Here’s the sad story behind Bruce’s most beloved holiday classic.
MatR: U2 and Bruce Springsteen: Stand By Me
When Bruce and Bono teamed up for the very first time, they chose a newly popular 1961 classic for their first duet.
Cover Me, Sanne Salomonsen: The Fever
Danish rock legend Sanne Salomonsen delivers a passionate performance of one of Bruce’s most under-rated songs.
Roll of the Dice: Love is a Gun
Here’s a look at an early home demo of a song that never made it to the studio. There aren’t any lyrics to speak of, but Bruce was pretty far along with the music.
Cover Me, The Henry Girls: Reason to Believe
From their 2014 album Louder Than Words comes a gorgeously resilient cover of Bruce’s dark, detached Nebraska track.