The backstory is odd, but the performance is terrific: watch Bruce and Wolfgang Niedecken deliver a bilingual cover of “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” in a German cafe in 1995.
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One of the best performances from Elvis Costello’s Springsteen episode of Spectacle was never aired–but you can listen to that intense performance of “Point Blank” inside.
Shortly after Link Wray’s death in 2005, Bruce paid homage by opening the final two shows of the Devils & Dust Tour with a bristling, menacing cover of Wray’s signature song, “Rumble.”
Indie-folk band Hem gave us a wonderful adaptation of “Valentine’s Day” on their 2002 EP of cover songs. Take a listen inside.
Bruce follows in the footsteps of Woody Guthrie, recasting “I Ain’t Got No Home” for modern times. Listen to Bruce’s studio recording and watch the official video inside.
Quite possibly the worst Springsteen cover ever recorded, Kevin Rowland’s version of “Thunder Road” was blocked by Bruce shortly before its scheduled release. But you can hear it inside, if you dare.
One time only: Bruce and The Wallflowers cover Vince Taylor’s 1959 rockabilly classic, “Brand New Cadillac.”
One time only: Bruce and the E Street Band deliver a soaring cover of Sam Cooke’s civil rights anthem at a 1988 soundcheck in Atlanta.
A cover that was almost a team-up in a parallel universe version of “The River” — Gary U.S. Bonds and Steve Van Zandt replaced Bruce’s original vocals on this outtake from the River recording sessions.
C’mon, admit it: who among us hasn’t wondered what it would sound like if The Ramones and The Go-Gos teamed up to cover “Radio Nowhere?”