From his Destination Anywhere tour in 1997, Jon Bon Jovi treats Japanese fans to a faithful cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Fade Away.”
Introducing our first guest blogger: Stray Bullet’s Anna Lind shares her first-hand report from Bruce’s Wrecking Ball show in Stockholm.
“Gypsy Biker” is one of Bruce’s angriest songs and best modern vocals. Filled with loss, regret, rage, and resignation, it’s an emotional powerhouse that anchors the Magic album.
One time only: Bruce acknowledges International Worker’s Day by opening his High Hopes show in Tampa with a sober performance of “Joe Hill.”
The Band’s loose, rollicking “Rag Mama Rag” was a perfect candidate for the Sessions Band treatment, and it became an encore favorite during that tour.
You’ve wondered what “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out” would sound like covered by the punkiest of punk bands, right? Of course you have.
Everybody’s looking for *something*, but I’ll be darned if I can figure out what. Give this brief home demo a listen and see if you can figure out what Bruce is singing about.
From Bruce’s legendary 2001 holiday shows, Garland Jeffreys takes the spotlight (with Bruce’s backing vocals and guitar) on a contemplative performance of “New York Skyline.”
“4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)” reveals Bruce Springsteen at a crossroads, caught between his attraction to and rejection of his adopted hometown. Backstory, insights, and great performances inside.
Even obscure, never-released-on-an-album Springsteen songs get cover treatments: check out Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper’s outstanding cover of “The Big Payback” from 1985.