Jesse Malin’s debut performance with Bruce turned a legion of Springsteen fans into Malin fans, and “Wendy” was the song that did it.
Author:
Ken Rosen (2080)
One time only: The Bruce Springsteen Band covers Jimmy Reed’s 1959 classic at The Back Door in Richmond.
From his 2012 Good Feeling album, take a listen to Paul Carrack’s wonderful cover of “If I Should Fall Behind.”
This early ancestor of “Candy’s Room” (and “Drive All Night”) is just as strong as its descendant, featuring a long, sublime solo by Danny Federici. Let’s break it down inside.
The Bee Gees’ 1978 hit single inspired once of Bruce’s best and most unexpected covers ever.
In 2008, Alejandro Escovedo’s upcoming single received an unexpected boost from The Boss when Bruce asked Alejandro to perform it with him live in concert–their first joint appearance of many.
One-man band/production team Alex Perry delivers a solid cover of “Long Walk Home” in its album arrangement.
Written long before 9/11 but perfectly capturing the pain of its first responders, “Nothing Man” is a bleak but ambiguous look at the lasting emotional effects of intense trauma.
Twice only: Bruce, Southside, and Little Steven trade lead vocals on Steve’s standout track from Southside’s 1991 don’t-call-it-a-comeback album.
One time only: Bruce covers Darlene Love (in a song for which she was never credited) for the first time in the summer of 1976.