Bruce had a dream in which he re-wrote “Happy Birthday” and now it’s on an album.
Author:
Ken Rosen (2080)
Birds of a Feather recorded a lovely, lonely performance of “One Step Up” during their pandemic Acoustic Sessions. Take a listen inside.
One time only: At a 1978 soundcheck, Bruce covered Hank William’s 1951 #2 hit.
One time only: Bruce joins Steve Earle on stage for a cover of a rock classic that goes much further back than you might think.
From the early days of the Born in the U.S.A. recording sessions comes this jewel box of a song that captures the impact of war on the ones left behind.
A case of writer’s block led a Swedish heavy metal/avant-garde artist to cover an unfamiliar American rock star, and the result was one of the best Springsteen covers ever.
When Bruce and Dr. John performed together for the first time, they reached way back in both of their set lists to find the perfect song.
It’s time for another installment from Bruce’s 1968 notebook–this time a poem rather than a song.
When Dion resurrected his 1986 Christian rock hymn, he asked Patti Scialfa to provide new backing vocals. He got them–along with a bonus guitar solo from her husband.
Check out this lovely cover of “I’m Goin’ Down” from The Strumbellas’ acoustic sessions.