Although often attributed to Bruce’s cross-country move, “The Long Goodbye” offers more a more universal theme about relationships that last too long.
Author:
Ken Rosen (2080)
In one of his very best covers, Bruce lingers in that very first moment of infatuation.
Tucked into the end of Steel Mill’s set-closing cover of Richie Havens’ “Run, Shaker Life” is this very under-the-radar Springsteen original.
Let’s take a look and listen to five fantastic and fresh takes on Bruce’s most-covered song, “I’m on Fire.”
This understated, underrated 1989 outtake puts a period at the end of “Brilliant Disguise.”
One time only: John Legend, India Arie, Billy Joel, and Bruce Springsteen join forces on an anticipatory, celebratory cover of Stevie Wonder’s 1970 classic.
From their January 2021 “Recovered” benefit comes this wonderful Americana version of Bruce’s 9/11 anthem.
Bruce’s closing track on Letter to You is laced with love, loss, longing, and promise.
The ironic story of an earnest band performing an earnest cover in an ironic context.
Years before Darkness on the Edge of Town, Bruce gave his fans a glimpse at his dark side with his stunning cover of The Animals’ “It’s My Life.”