Chuck Berry’s “Bye Bye Johnny” inspired one of Bruce’s own songs, but strangely he’s only covered it a few times. Here’s his most recent performance, with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul.
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When Southside Johnny took ill, Bruce, Steve, the E Street Band, and the Jukes came to the rescue. From May 1977, here’s one of Bruce’s only performances of the Solomon Burke classic.
Bruce made a surprise appearance at Neil Young’s 1989 concert on Long Island, closing the show with a duet of “Down By the River” in a beautiful, stripped-down performance.
Bruce and Patti deliver a gorgeous cover of Jackson Browne’s “Linda Paloma,” more delicate and soaring than the original.
One of many great songs Bruce gave away, “Your Love” is the missing link in a story that begins with “Little White Lies” and ends with “My Love Will Not Let You Down.”
Two master bandleaders sharing the stage together: Bruce and Sam Moore team up to cover a Stax classic at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert.
Bruce and Jackson Browne team up to cover “Stay” by The Zodiacs at the 1979 MUSE concerts. Along with the other tracks from that show, it’s Bruce’s first live appearance on record.
One time only: Bruce and Steve Earle team up on a Rolling Stones classic “British hillbilly song.”
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and Stray Cats team up on the 1956 Gene Vincent classic.
One of Bruce’s all-time best team-ups: Bruce, Billy Joel, and the E Street Band take on “New York State of Mind”