Cover Me, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and Neil Young: Across the Border
Three great voices blend lovingly in this gorgeous arrangement of “Across the Border.”
Meeting Across the River: Darlene Love and Bruce Springsteen, Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
Bruce celebrates Darlene Love’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by joining her on her 1963 hit.
Roll of the Dice: Code of Silence
“Code of Silence” is Bruce’s only live recording to win a Grammy, but his studio version with Joe Grushecky is pretty great, too.
Cover Me, Pete Yorn: Your Own Worst Enemy
One of the best yet least-performed tracks on Magic gets some love from Pete Yorn, although I’m not sure he fully groks it.
Where the Band Was: East Rutherford, August 25, 2016
MetLife #2 on the River Tour was literally a family affair, and I just happened to be seated right behind it.
Meeting Across the River: Bruce Springsteen and The Wallflowers, One Headlight
One time only: Bruce teams up with “The New Dylan” and his band on the MTV Video Awards.
Where the Band Was: Kansas City, August 24, 2008
A night of surprises closes out the Magic Tour in Kansas City.
Roll of the Dice: For Never Asking
Bruce grappled with depression through song as early as 1968, as this unreleased entry from his notebook demonstrates.
Where the Band Was: East Rutherford, August 23, 2016
The River Tour begins its morph into the “Autobiography Tour” as the ten-show victory lap kicks off in East Rutherford.
Where the Band Was: St. Louis, August 23, 2008
Yes, it was *that* good. On a night when no one expected it, Bruce played his best 21st century show with a scorching performance and a die-hard’s dream setlist.