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.
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One time only: Listen to Bruce Springsteen join Rhode Island rockers Beaver Brown in a joyful cover of Bobby Freeman’s “Do You Want to Dance” in a surprise appearance in the summer of 1982.
Twice only during the summer of 1982: Bruce covers “Rip It Up,” Little Richard’s #1 R&B 1956 hit, at back-to-back surprise club appearances.
One time only: Bruce and Roger McGuinn team up on the Magic Tour for a special performance of Bob Dylan’s (and The Byrds’) “Mr. Tambourine Man.”
Nightly during Bruce’s 2003 holiday show stand in Asbury Park, Bruce and Garland Jeffreys lifted the show with a team-up on Garland’s 1981 anthem.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen make a surprise appearance with Dr. John on the New Orleans legend’s greatest hit.
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.
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 and Little Steven team-up for an encore of Marvin Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness” at Steve’s Soulfire record release event.
One time only: Bruce Springsteen joins Stone Pony house band Cats on a Smooth Surface to cover a lost rockabilly classic.