Roll of the Dice: You Gotta Fight (For What You Want)
Possibly a precursor to “Two Hearts,” “You Gotta Fight (For What You Want)” provides a peek into the reggae-inspired early home demos that led to Bruce’s 1980 album, The River.
Cover Me, Neil Young: My Hometown
Certainly one of the most unusual Bruce covers, Neil Young’s version of “My Hometown” was recorded in a vintage Voice-o-Graph recording booth. Listen to it inside, and watch Neil and Jack White discuss the project.
Roll of the Dice: The Price You Pay
“The Price You Pay” is considered to be one of Bruce’s most enigmatic songs, but it’s only the backstory that’s mysterious–the song reveals itself when we pay close attention.
MatR: Bruce Springsteen and Bruce Hornsby, You Sexy Thing
It doesn’t get steamier than two Bruces teaming up for an accordion-powered duet on Hot Chocolate’s 1975 surprise hit, “You Sexy Thing.”
Cover Me, Lizanne Knott: Stolen Car
Lizanne Knott celebrated Bruce’s 60th birthday by recording a wistful cover of deep cut “Stolen Car.”
Where the Band Was: East Rutherford, September 19, 2012 (Bill's story)
Guest blogger Bill Kenney takes us back to The Meadowlands on the Wrecking Ball Tour.
MatR: Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen, Uptight (Everything's Alright)
One time only: Bruce joins The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, and a host of other all-stars to back Stevie Wonder on his 1966 classic “Uptight (Everything’s Alright).”
Roll of the Dice: Love's Gonna Be Tonight
Cast off before he ever even finished it, “Love’s Gonna Be Tonight” is a Buddy Holly homage that might have been right at home on The River.
Cover Me: You Know My Love
Steve Van Zandt takes the lead on a stunning cover of Willie Dixon’s “You Know My Love.” Oh, and Bruce plays on it, too.
Cover Me, Errol Beutell: Born to Run
One-man cover band Errol Beutell tackles “Born to Run,” playing all the parts himself—and it’s pretty darn impressive.