The ironic story of an earnest band performing an earnest cover in an ironic context.


Years before Darkness on the Edge of Town, Bruce gave his fans a glimpse at his dark side with his stunning cover of The Animals’ “It’s My Life.”

One of the rare outtakes from the Greatest Hits sessions that never evolved into a full song, “I’m Going Back” provides a fascinating glimpse at the newly reunited E Street Band working out new material.

One time only: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band paid tribute to the late David Bowie with a searing cover of Bowie’s 1974 single, “Rebel Rebel.”

From their 2013 album The Best Has Yet to Come, Frank Get and Tex Mex deliver a nostalgic, tender reading of Bruce’s 1984 anthem.

Sam Moore lent his vocal talents to Bruce’s 1992 Human Touch album; fourteen years later, Bruce returned the favor.

One time only: Bruce backs Roy Orbison and an all-star band on an Elvis cover that one-ups The King.

In the wake of North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ HB2 law, Bruce made a statement by cancelling his show in Greensboro. Brandi Carlile made a different kind of statement shortly after–and it was perfect.

One time only: Bruce joins rockabilly pioneer Sonny Burgess on his earliest hard-rocking classic.

The tragic death of a family friend gave rise to this lovely song about the resilience of the spirit.