MatR: Bruce Springsteen and Martha Reeves: Heat Wave
One time only: Bruce invites original recording artist Martha Reeves to join the E Street Band for one of her greatest hits, Motown classic “Heat Wave.”
Cover Me: I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide
ZZ Top’s “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide” was a set list favorite for Bruce’s Stone Pony appearances in 1984, but it was a lot rarer on E Street stages. “Official” and club performances inside.
Cover Me, Southside Johnny and Ronnie Spector: You Mean So Much to Me
The story of “You Mean So Much to Me” continues beyond its last E Street stage appearance. Listen to the definitive cover by Southside Johnny and Ronnie Spector, plus Bruce and Ronnie’s unexpected 1977 team-up.
MatR: Bruce Springsteen and Garland Jeffreys, 96 Tears
Bruce teams up with Garland Jeffreys for a crowd-pleasing cover of ? and the Mysterians’ “96 Tears.”
Roll of the Dice: Sister Theresa
Steel Mill was known for its ferocious guitar jams, but “Sister Theresa” is a fascinating exception: a Springsteen original written for acoustic guitar and recorder(!)
Cover Me: For What It's Worth
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and Steel Mill debut a rocking arrangement of Stephen Stills’ classic protest song “For What It’s Worth.”
Cover Me, Diarrhea Planet and Harry Kagan: Born to Run
Prepare yourself for the best cover of “Born to Run” ever–Diarrhea Planet’s festival-closing performance (with Harry Kagan on vocals and Ross Holmes on fiddle) is a mic drop performance if ever there was one.
Roll of the Dice: You're Missing
Written in the aftermath of 9/11, “You’re Missing” gives voice to the grief and loss we all experience sooner or later.
MatR: Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Only the Good Die Young
One time only: Bruce joins Billy Joel on stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert for Billy’s Top 40 hit, “Only the Good Die Young.”
Roll of the Dice: Glory Road
Never recorded, released, or performed, Bruce’s legendary “Glory Road” provides fascinating insight into the evolution of two of his signature songs. Check out early lyrics and artifacts inside.