Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
Cover Me, The Wallys: Cover Me
This Italian country band manages to make “Cover Me” cool.
MatR/RotD: Joe Grushecky and Bruce Springsteen: 1945
Bruce’s musical assist helped Joe Grushecky preserve his parents’ story in this sweet, romantic and true ballad.
Cover Me: High Hopes
This distinctive early 90s song by The Havelinas was so nice Bruce covered it twice, but only one is worth a repeat listen.
MatR: Elliott Murphy and Bruce Springsteen: Rock Ballad
One time only: Bruce invites Elliott Murphy on stage for an acoustic duet of Elliott’s 1977 “Rock Ballad.”
Cover Me Round-Up: Dancing in the Dark (#2)
Five great, fresh takes on Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hit.
Roll of the Dice: My Best Was Never Good Enough
Beneath this two-minute trifle lurks dark and complex inspiration.
Cover Me: Quarter to Three
How a 1960 instrumental led to one of Bruce Springsteen’s most exciting on-stage covers.
Roll of the Dice: My Father's House
In memory of Donald Stephen Rosen (December 23, 1942 – August 12, 2021)
Cover Me, Martin Ekman and Daniel Falcone Borg: The River
Swedish singers and bandmates Martin Ekman and Daniel Falcone Borg deliver a tender and delicate but powerful cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “The River.”
Roll of the Dice: Answering Machine
This lost companion piece to “Hungry Heart” has only ever been officially released to friends and family with Bruce’s private number.