Where the Band Was: Philadelphia, February 12, 2016
My second show of the River Tour (2016 version) was a scorcher inside even if it was freezing outside–a talkative Bruce and a couple of great setlist wild cards make this the strongest and longest show of the tour to date.
Roll of the Dice: Frankie Fell in Love
Kicking off Valentine’s Week with Bruce’s ode to new love and old friends: “Frankie Fell in Love.”
Cover Me: A Satisfied Mind
Bruce covers the classic “A Satisfied Mind” during a 1988 soundcheck.
Cover Me, Mat Kearney: Dancing in the Dark
There are a lot of covers of “Dancing in the Dark” out there, but this is one by Mat Kearney in 2009 is my favorite.
Roll of the Dice: Forward!
Be careful what you wish for when you ask Bruce Springsteen to write your campaign song.
Cover Me: Woody Guthrie's 'Lonesome Valley
Bruce opens a 1993 benefit concert with an emotional one-time cover of “Lonesome Valley.”
Cover Me, Joe Cocker: Human Touch
Be prepared to fall for this cool, acoustic take on “Human Touch” by Joe Cocker.
Editor's Note: Avoiding Springsteen on Broadway spoilers
There shall be no Springsteen on Broadway spoilers on this blog.
MatR: Joe Grushecky and Bruce Springsteen, 'Lighten Up
A one-off performance of Joe Gruchecky’s “Lighten Up” with Bruce from the American Babylon tour.
Cover Me: I'm Into Something Good
At The Back Door in Richmond, VA, 46 years ago today, Bruce played this one-time-only cover of “I’m Into Something Good” by Herman’s Hermits.