Roll of the Dice: I Need You
“I Need You” and “Ruled by the Gun” — two unreleased works-in-progress with a common melody but very different lyrics. The former is an anti-romantic ballad that never quite gelled.
Where the Band Was: Vancouver, April 11, 2003
My first out-of-town show, and my first time in the pit. Too bad Bruce was sick.
Cover Me, Jackson Browne and Shawn Colvin: American Skin (41 Shots)
Both longtime fans, Jackson Browne and Shawn Colvin team up for an acoustic cover of “American Skin.”
MatR: Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Steve Van Zandt & Dave Grohl: London Calling
Bruce led an all-star line-up at the 2003 Grammy Awards to pay tribute to the late, great Joe Strummer.
Cover Me: Sea Cruise
A rainy evening prompts Bruce to cover Frankie Ford’s classic novelty song.
Roll of the Dice: 30 Days Out
A Human Touch outtake stronger than much of that album, “30 Days Out” deserves an official album release.
Cover Me, Carolyne Mas: New York City Serenade
A gorgeous, magnetic take on “New York City Serenade” by “the female Springsteen.”
Cover Me: Run Through the Jungle
A quiet, taut take on the CCR anti-gun classic rocker. “200 millions guns are loaded…” If only.