Where the Band Was: Hershey, May 14, 2014
Everyone has to have a least favorite show, and this was mine. It had it’s moments, though.
Roll of the Dice/Cover Me, Clarence Clemons: Savin' Up
Double-entry today: “Savin’ Up” is a Bruce Springsteen original composition, recorded by Clarence Clemons and the Red Bank Rockers, but performed live by Bruce on many occasions.
Cover Me: Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes
Bruce has covered this Chuck Willis classic from 1958 three times over his career. Listen to the first and watch the last inside.
Cover Me, Sharon Van Etten (and TomBerry26): Drive All Night
Stop what you’re doing and listen to this gorgeous, haunting rendition of “Drive All Night” by Sharon Van Etten, enhanced by “TomBerry26.”
Roll of the Dice: Crystal
Another entry from the lost notebook–this one had some real potential.
Roll of the Dice: Night Fire
When “Night Fire” finally saw the light of day,it turned out to be a lesser version of “Point Blank.” But what was it meant to be originally?
Cover Me, Shawn Colvin: Tougher Than the Rest
From her Uncovered album, Shawn Colvin delivers a tender performance of “Tougher Than the Rest.”
Cover Me: Just Like a Woman
One time only: Bruce covers Bob Dylan’s “Just Like a Woman” at a 1988 soundcheck.
MatR: Bruce Springsteen, Joe Ely, Arlo Guthrie, Indigo Girls, and more: I've Got to Know
A host of artists join Bruce in paying tribute to Woody Guthrie in this performance from 1996.
Where the Band Was: Houston, May 6, 2014
What a show! My best pit position ever at an unpredictable ride of rarities and crowd-pleasers. One of my favorite shows ever.