What can we say about this early, bluesy Steel Mill original other than that it showcases a young Bruce Springsteen developing his stage presence and patter? Um… let’s just go with that.
Days after Hank Ballard’s passing, Bruces Springsteen and Hornsby (along with former Steel Mill bandmate Robbin Thompson) pay tribute by playing Ballard’s last great hit.
Ryan Bingham doesn’t just cover “Atlantic City” — he pays homage to its origins.
There are two versions of “None But the Brave,” differing only by one line. But that line and its contemporary context matter.
In which I send thanks to the brilliant fan who requested and restored Jackie Wilson’s eternal classic to its rightful place in Bruce’s encore set.
American Aquarium frontman BJ Barham pays homage to his favorite songwriter with his moody cover of “Highway Patrolman.”
My first and surprise Bruce appearance was a tremendous show featuring Peter Wolf, Jackson Browne, and Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul.
Want to know why Bruce Springsteen became known as the “Fastest Guitar in Asbury Park?” Listen to this.
Bruce doesn’t play “Brown Eyed Girl” often, but when he does, it’s a singalong highlight, with no teleprompter required.
My all-time favorite Bruce cover: a tender re-working of “Tougher Than the Rest” by a vocalist with the emotional range to perfectly capture the song’s nuance.