One time only: Bruce Springsteen performs Jimmy Cliff’s “The Harder They Come” with the original artist at SXSW.
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It takes a special performer to steal the show from Bruce Springsteen. Watch The Philly Elvis do it when Bruce grants his request on the Working on a Dream Tour.
By remarkable circumstance, Bruce covered “Goodnight, Irene” in concert twice, but almost no one in the venue heard him! You can, though–watch the great video inside.
Twice only: Bruce joins Southside Johnny on the Little Steven-penned 1991 rave-up, “I’ve Been Working Too Hard.”
Listen closely to Little Steven’s love song “Angel Eyes,” and you’ll hear the unmistakable (but uncredited) backing vocals of Bruce Springsteen.
One time only: Bruce joins The Wallflowers in a gorgeous cover of Sam Cooke’s classic “Bring It on Home to Me.”
Bruce took a break during the River sessions to lend his backing vocals to the artist he reportedly once called the only singer he’d pay money to see. Take a listen.
One time only: Bruce joins Steve Earle on his classic “I Ain’t Ever Satisfied” when Earle makes a 1998 visit to Sea Bright, New Jersey.
One time only: Bruce joins Roy Orbison on vocals for his 1962 hit, “Dream Baby” at Roy’s 1987 Black and White Night concert. Plus: listen to Bruce adapt the song at home in 1981.
Twenty-plus years after their last collaboration, Bruce joins Gary U.S. Bonds in the studio once more for “Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks.”