Where the Band Was: Philadelphia, September 7, 2016
Bruce breaks the longest-American-show-ever record for the fourth time in two weeks while delivering a dream setlist in Philadelphia.
Cover Me, Dion: If I Should Fall Behind
Dion adds yet another arrangement to the many incarnations of Bruce’s “If I Should Fall Behind.” His doo-wop treatment is such a natural fit, you’d think the song was written that way.
ROTD/MatR/Cover Me, Gary U.S. Bonds, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, This Little Girl
Bruce penned “This Little Girl” for Gary U.S. Bonds’ comeback album, and it worked–providing Bonds with a Top 40 (and almost a Top 10) hit, powered by the E Street Band and Bruce’s lyrics, music, and backing vocals.
Where the Band Was: Virginia Beach, September 5, 2016
A hurricane-induced rainout leads to a scorching show before a small but mighty audience in Virginia Beach.
Cover Me: Precious Memories
Sometime in late 1981, Bruce sat down with a tape recorder and attempted a cover of “Precious Memories.” Listen to that demo here.
Cover Me, Chris Martin: My Love Will Not Let You Down
At the 23rd Bridge School Benefit, Chris Martin bravely attempts an acoustic cover of one of Bruce’s hardest-rocking anthems.
Roll of the Dice: You'll Be Comin' Down
Musical cousin but lyrical opposite to “Lucky Town,” “You’ll Be Comin’ Down” is an under-the-radar track (perhaps justifiably) from Bruce’s Magic album.
Meeting Across the River: Bruce Springsteen and Ronnie Spector, Baby I Love You
When Ronnie met Bruce: the iconic 60s singer would collaborate with Bruce and the E Street Band several times, both on stage and on vinyl. This performance is from the very fist time she graced an E Street Band stage.
Cover Me, U2: She's the One
U2 pays tribute to Bruce on his 60th birthday by covering one of his classics from Born to Run.
Meeting Across the River: Bruce Springsteen and The Who, Won't Get Fooled Again
Bruce joined The Who on their classic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” twice–once in 1990 and again a quarter century later. Watch both of those performances here.