The early E Street Band had a lot in common with the late Bruce Springsteen Band, and nowhere was that more apparent than in their cover of Rufus Thomas’ “Walking the Dog.”
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One time only: Bruce and Nils accompany Elvis Costello in a tender reading of Patti Scialfa’s gorgeous “Black Ladder.”
When Britt Daniel of Spoon and Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade formed Divine Fits, one of the covers they performed together was Bruce Springsteen’s “Hungry Heart.” Check it out inside.
“Get Up, Stand Up” was the perfect song to end each show on the Human Rights Now! Tour and kick off the tour’s 10th anniversary celebration. Watch both performances inside.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and Nils Lofgren perform a beautiful acoustic rendition of Neil’s “Helpless.”
It’s Double-Shot Tuesday! Check out not one but *two* terrific, fresh covers of Bruce’s oft-covered classic from the folks at Scary Pockets, featuring Rett Madison and George Krikes.
One time only: Bruce joins Elvis Costello on his timeless “Alison” during Elvis’ surprise appearance at Bruce’s 2001 holiday shows,
In 1999, Helen Watson paid tribute to her favorite songwriters on her album Doffing, featuring a terrific a capella cover of “Aint Got You.”
In 2001 and 2003, Bruce opened several of his Asbury Park holiday shows by joining the South Community Choir of Asbury Park on this timely gospel classic.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen records and shares a beautiful cover of León Gieco’s classic protest song for his Argentinian fans.