E Street Shuffle Archive

One of the best full-band outtakes from the Nebraska era, the E Street Band’s recording of “All I Need” made for a fine deep cut for Gary U.S. Bonds.

One time only: Bruce Springsteen make a surprise appearance with Dr. John on the New Orleans legend’s greatest hit.

Darren Criss joins Scary Pockets for an awesomely funky cover of “Dancing in the Dark.” Trust me: watch it… and wait for it.

One time only: Bruce joins New Jersey reggae singer Jah Love for a game cover of Bob Marley’s beloved classic, “One Love,” in the summer of 1987.

Canadian folk singer Marc Jacobs finds the soul of Bruce’s “Dry Lightning” and turns in a beautiful cover on a gray Vancouver day.

Bruce Springsteen has covered Motown’s first big hit several times over the years, but only two club performances from the eighties were caught on tape. Take a listen to both inside.

One time only: Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to the recently departed George Harrison by performing Harrison’s greatest hit at Bruce’s first 2001 holiday show.

Brand new but instantly one of my top ten favorite Springsteen covers: take a listen to Danny Gone’s gorgeous rendition of “If I Should Fall Behind.”

Every once in a while, a beautiful Springsteen cover comes out of nowhere. Here’s one, from a busker on the streets of Dublin.

One time only: Listen in on a 1988 soundcheck, where Bruce and the E Street Band played their only known cover of Jimmy Reed’s “Big Boss Man.”