Where the Band Was: Rome, July 16, 2016
A life moment for me, as I check off two of my top bucket list goals: a visit to Rome and my all-time, most-chased song.
Cover Me: The Letter
Mere weeks after the original’s release, The Castiles cover “The Letter” by the Box Tops.
Cover Me, John Moreland: Thunder Road
John Moreland covered “Thunder Road” in the studio in 2015, and it’s a beautiful take by a great artist.
Roll of the Dice: The New Timer
“The New Timer” is a master class in taut storytelling and a companion piece to “Nebraska.” It deserves more recognition than it receives.
Meeting Across the River: Steve Earle and The Dukes with Bruce Springsteen, Sweet Virginia
One time only: Bruce and Steve Earle team up on a Rolling Stones classic “British hillbilly song.”
Cover Me, Amy MacDonald: I'm on Fire
Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald sneaks a lovely cover of “I’m on Fire” onto the deluxe edition of her most recent album.
Cover Me: Free Nelson Mandela
When Bruce stepped on a South African stage for the first time, he opened with this faithful cover of The Special AKA’s protest song, “Free Nelson Mandela.” Watch that pro-shot performance inside.
Roll of the Dice: Turn Around
It’s time for another dip into the “1968 Notebook” — this time for a song so early in development that it doesn’t even have a name.
Cover Me, Solas: The Ghost of Tom Joad
Solas covers “The Ghost of Tom Joad,” in a hauntingly beautiful Irish arrangement that retains its original spirit.
Meeting Across the River: Bruce Springsteen and Stray Cats, Be-Bop-a-Lula
One time only: Bruce Springsteen and Stray Cats team up on the 1956 Gene Vincent classic.