Category: Cover Me (984)
MatR: Steve Earle and Bruce Springsteen: Dead Flowers
One time only: Bruce joins Steve Earle for a faithful cover of The Rolling Stones’ country rock classic, “Dead Flowers.”
Cover Me, Kevin Heider: If I Should Fall Behind
Kevin Heider’s tender cover of “If I Should Fall Behind” is elevated even higher by his lovely, intimate video.
MatR: Mike Ness and Bruce Springsteen: Misery Loves Company
Mike Ness has played with Bruce on stage on several occasions, but they only collaborated in the studio once. Listen to their “Misery Loves Company” inside.
Cover Me: Gypsy Woman
Bruce’s officially-released cover of Curtis Mayfield’s “Gypsy Woman” adds a hint of danger to the mystery of the original. Take a listen and watch Bruce’s only known performance inside.
Cover Me, Win Butler and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Born in the U.S.A.
Just before the American election of 2016, Win Butler of Arcade Fire reminded “Jam the Vote” attendees of what was at stake with his earnest reading of Bruce’s “Born in the U.S.A.”
MatR: Bruce Springsteen and Gary U.S. Bonds: Soul Deep
Did he or didn’t he? Bruce and Gary U.S. Bonds played “Soul Deep” on stage together in 2003, but the jury’s out on whether that was really Bruce’s first time singing the 1969 blue-eyed soul classic with Gary.
Cover Me, Son Little: State Trooper
Son Little’s treatment of Bruce’s “State Trooper” sheds new light on the madness and violence at the heart of the song.
Cover Me: Ruby Baby
Twice only: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band turn in steamy performances of “Ruby Baby” at The Stone Pony in the summer of 1987.
Cover Me: Millworker
At the 2006 MusiCares Person of the Year event, Bruce honored James Taylor with a wonderful performance of James’ “Millworker.”
MatR: Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe: People Have the Power
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe reprise their Vote for Change “People Have the Power” encore with the iconic protest song’s original recording artist.