At an Elvis-themed benefit concert, Bruce joined Sting, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon, and more great performers on an encore of Elvis’ classic “Jailhouse Rock.”
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What can possibly be more powerful than Bettye LaVette’s 2007 cover of “Streets of Philadelphia?” A live performance from a decade later. Both are required listening.
One time only: In tribute to Elaine Steinbeck (wife of John), Bruce plays a gentle, acoustic cover of the opening song from the classic Broadway musical Oklahoma!
One of the few holdbacks from the decade-long Seeger Sessions finally saw an official release last year. Take a listen to Bruce’s cover of Pete Seeger’s “If I Had a Hammer.”
Mumford & Sons have been covering “I’m on Fire” for years, but this may be their best performance.
Bruce was right: the song has magic in it. Watch what happens when a fan requests a cover of Roy Head’s 1965 classic, “Treat Her Right.”
If you haven’t seen this one before, take a moment and watch–it’s easily one of the most powerful and poignant Springsteen covers ever.
One time only: Bruce paid tribute to local legends Bill Deal and The Rhondels at his first-ever show in Virginia Beach.
There are a lot of “Dancing in the Dark” covers out there, but none quite like this one.
A technical snafu in New Orleans prompts a one-time-only cover of the biggest R&B hit of 1956.