Cover Me, Frank Black and The Catholics: I'm Goin' Down
Crunchy, grungy, and loud: Frank Black and the Catholics give us the angry, cathartic version of “I’m Goin’ Down” we didn’t know we needed.
Cover Me: Diddy Wah Diddy
Bo Diddley’s ode to the mythical locale of Diddy Wah Diddy became the perfect way to thank fans for a great tour.
Roll of the Dice: Easy Money
A bookend of sorts to “Atlantic City,” “Easy Money” inspired an entire album centered around the impact of societal economic inequality.
MatR: Bruce Springsteen and Roger McGuinn: Turn! Turn! Turn!
Pete Seeger’s soothing Bible verse adaptation became a classic in both its folk and rock incarnations, and Bruce paid tribute to both of them.
Cover Me, Fabio Melis: Factory
Fabio Melis turns in a strong Cover Me contest contender with a rock arrangement of “Factory” that’s more E Street than the E Street Band’s version.
Roll of the Dice: Upon This Day (Eurydice)
From the pages of his 1968 Notebook comes Bruce’s retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
MatR: Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen: Looking for Elvis
One time only: Bruce takes a supporting role in Patti’s outstanding civic anthem.
Cover Me, The Folding Chairs: New York City Serenade
Italian Irish/folk/bluegrass band The Folding chairs share their terrific cover of Bruce’s early classic.
Roll of the Dice: Winter Song
Lost in the vault, “Winter Song” is a red-light tale of sexual fear and fascination.
MatR: Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, James Taylor, and more: Rock and Roll Music
One time only: Bruce leads an all-star line-up on a raucous cover of Chuck Berry’s “Rock and Roll Music.”