E Street Shuffle Archive

The first cover single from former Infinite Three leader Daniel Knowler, The Shining Tongues’ version of “State Trooper” dials up the inner torment and paranoia at the heart of Bruce’s song.

One time only: In 1998, Bruce joined Steve Earle on the song he inspired fourteen years earlier.

Now here’s a “Dancing in the Dark” cover like we’ve never seen before, from multi-talented looping violinist and guitarist Molly Healey.

From Bruce’s pre-E Street Days to just pre-pandemic, “Down the Road Apiece” has always been an epic, crowd-pleasing jam. Let’s watch and listen to some of the best inside.

Recorded during the freewheeling second Seeger Session, “Old Dan Tucker” led of Bruce’s 2006 album and became a nightly favorite on tour.

One time only: Bruce backs Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, and an all-star jam band for a closing cover of “Let it Be” at the 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Italian harpist transforms Bruce’s signature song without ever losing its rock and roll soul.

When Bruce played the Apollo Theater for the first time, he worked up a special arrangement of The Temptations’ 1964 breakout hit for the occasion.

One time only: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band covered The Chantays’ “Pipeline” at a 1980 rehearsal session.

Back in 2011, Rome-based Mardi Gras released a gorgeously uplifting cover of “Land of Hope and Dreams.” Check it out inside.