Author: Ken Rosen (2080)
Cover Me, Billy Bragg: Mansion on the Hill
From the wonderful 2003 Light of Day tribute album comes this wonderfully fresh perfectly suited arrangement of “Mansion on the Hill.”
Roll of the Dice: Southside Shuffle
One time only: Bruce turns the spotlight on Southside Johnny when Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom play the only known performance of “Southside Shuffle.”
MatR: Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen and Friends: Running Scared
One time only: Bruce joins Roy Orbison and an all-star backing band in a show-stopping performance of “Running Scared.”
Cover Me, Justin Townes Earle: Glory Days
Rest in peace, Justin Townes Earle–gone far, far too soon.
Roll of the Dice: Meet Me in the City
“Meet Me in the City” didn’t make it on The River, but it’s still the perfect, meta summation of Bruce’s landmark album.
Cover Me, The Razorbacks: Stand On It
Way back in 2001, New Jersey-based The Razorbacks opened their live album with a cover of Bruce’s rockabilly classic.
Cover Me: He Was a Friend of Mine
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band soundcheck a gentle cover of The Byrd’s elegy to President Kennedy, “He Was a Friend of Mine.”
MatR: Bruce Springsteen and Sam Moore: I Thank You
Soul legend Sam Moore made nightly appearances at Bruce’s 2003 holiday shows–each one was a delight, but none more than this Sam and Bruce team-up on “I Thank You.”
Roll of the Dice: Phantom Love (Just 16)
Let’s take another trip into the Bruce’s notebook archive and look at an early work-in-progress that never made it to a full song.
Cover Me, Amy Shark: Secret Garden
A surprise cover to close her livestream set, “Secret Garden” proves a perfect match for Amy Shark’s soaring vocals and tender arrangement.