Manfred Mann’s Earth Band covered Bruce three times–each time drawing from Bruce’s first album. Here’s their final one, from 1980.
One night only: Bruce and Jon Bon Jovi perform one of Bon Jovi’s oldest and biggest hits.
If you only know “All the Way Home” from the Devils & Dust album, then you don’t know its original arrangement and best performance.
An age-old American classic is reinvigorated by a younger American classic.
This Born to Run outtake is a mess, an absolute mishmash. But I love it nonetheless.
Michelle Moore steps to the forefront to make “Rocky Ground” her own.
“Seven Angels” is a terrific pop song with a great riff–a surprising castoff from the Human Touch sessions that deserves greater exposure.
Two superstars at the height of their popularity in 1985: Tina Turner covers Bruce’s greatest hit.
“Atlantic City” ranks high among Bruce’s best songwriting accomplishments. Rooted deeply in time and place, it tells of the hope of resurrection that never quite pans out.
My first Seeger Sessions show was the most joyous show I’ve ever attended–by Bruce or anyone. The crowd was sparse and the pit was roomy, but Nils helped us put it to good use with an all-night dance party.