It takes some searching and stretching to find a Springsteen performance of one of the most beloved Motown songs ever.
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Way back in 1976, Bruce invented some on-the-fly accompaniment for one of Patti Smith’s legendary improvised musical monologues.
One time only: Bruce and Southside continue the tradition of great male R&B duos performing Sam Cooke’s “Soothe Me.”
At the height of the Bridgegate scandal, Bruce reprised his 80s-era team-up with Jimmy Fallon to throw some shade Governor Christie’s way.
Twice only: Bruce joins The Rolling Stones on stage for a duet with Mick Jagger on “Tumbling Dice.”
Bruce took two cracks at performing Jerry Lee Lewis’ signature song with The Killer, but it took a guest appearance by the Jerry Lee-influenced Joe Ely to get it right.
Bruce contributed an emotive guitar solo to the closing track of John Mellencamp’s recent album.
One time only (in public at least): Bruce Springsteen covers John Fogerty’s 1971 hit single with John Eddie, Greg Kihn, Elliott Murphy, and Marshall Crenshaw.
At Roy Orbison’s legendary Black and White Night event, Bruce took a guitar solo on Roy’s earliest hit.
One of Joe and Bruce’s best collaborations may have inspired one of Bruce’s own songs too.