One time only: Bruce joins Steve Earle and the Dukes on “Johnny Come Lately,” Earle’s sibling song to “Born in the U.S.A.”
Warren Zevon has a blast covering “Cadillac Ranch” at a beautifully captured 1982 performance.
It’s up for debate whether Darlene Love’s vocals are anywhere to be found on the original recording, but she certainly was front and center with the E Street Band at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert in 2009.
“Goin’ Cali” traces Bruce’s journey from east to west, from isolation and frustration to connection and reinvention.
Bluegrass band Salamander Crossing transformed Bruce’s Tunnel of Love deep cut for their 1996 Passion Train album.
“Heaven Help the Lonely” should have been a hit single for Willie Nile; Bruce clearly enjoyed playing it with Willie at back-to-back Light of Day appearances.
One of the very earliest demos Bruce ever recorded, “If I Was the Priest” may have been the song that sealed the deal with John Hammond and launched Bruce on his way to stardom.
One time only: Bruce teams up with Billy Joel on Billy’s perennial hit “You May Be Right” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts.
Lucinda Williams covers Bruce in concert often, but she’s only covered him in the studio once. Take a listen to her version of “Factory” from her 2016 album, The Ghost of Highway 20.