MatR: Bruce Springsteen and Joe Grushecky, True Companion
One time only: Bruce joins Joe Grushecky on stage at a benefit show in Pittsburgh for a blistering guitar solo and backing vocals on Joe’s “True Companion.”
MatR: John Eddie, Bruce Springsteen, and Friends: Bang a Gong (Get It On)
One time only: Bruce Springsteen, John Eddie, Greg Kihn, Marshall Crenshaw, and Elliott Murphy team up on the T. Rex/Power Station classic.
Roll of the Dice: Song for Orphans
Lost and found: “Song for Orphans” disappeared after a handful of 1972-73 performances until Bruce shocked fans with it more than 30 years later. Insights, backstory, and lovely performances inside.
Cover Me, Manfred Mann: Dancing in the Dark
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band is no stranger to covering Bruce’s songs. “Blinded by the Light” may be their most famous adaption, but they also took a run at Bruce’s greatest hit, “Dancing in the Dark.” Check it out inside.
MatR: Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen and Friends: Leah
One time only: Bruce joins an all-star backing band to accompany Roy Orbison’s soaring vocals on “Leah.”
MatR: Sting and Bruce Springsteen, Every Breath You Take
One of the nightly highlights of the Human Rights Now! Tour was Sting’s set-closing team-up with Bruce on “Every Breath You Take.” Watch their infectiously joyous performance inside.
Roll of the Dice: Janey, Don't You Lose Heart
One of Bruce’s lightest but truest songs of love and friendship, “Janey, Don’t You Lose Heart” is an instant highlight wherever she turns up.
Cover Me, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar: American Skin (41 Shots)
If you’ve never heard Mary J. Blige’s cover of “American Skin (41 Shots)” with new lyrics and vocals by Kendrick Lamar, stop what you’re doing and listen to this magnificent performance.
MatR: Southside Johnny and Bruce Springsteen, I Played the Fool
From the Stone Pony’s 20th anniversary concert: Bruce joins old friend Southside Johnny for a mini-set that kicks off with “I Played the Fool.”
Roll of the Dice: Mary Lou
Meet “Mary Lou,” big sister to “Be True.” They share the same lyrics, yet they’re completely different songs. Let’s trace their origins together and hear how Bruce constructs a song.