Where the Band Was: Munich, April 16, 1981 (Dan's Story)
Part Two of guest-blogger Dan French’s amazing E Street Adventure from the original European River Tour.
Roll of the Dice: Leavin' Train
This retread of “Brilliant Disguise” (with a bit of “I’m Goin’ Down”) adds nothing original to Bruce’s catalog. Cool backing track, though.
Where the Band Was: Frankfurt, April 14,1981 (Dan's Story)
Point Blank founder Dan French shares the first part of an epic E Street adventure.
Cover Me, Caitlin Mahoney: Born to Run
Singer-songwriter Caitlin Mahoney does justice to her “spirit animal” in her cover of Bruce Springsteen’s classic anthem.
MatR: Sting and Bruce Springsteen: Guitar Man
One time only: Bruce joins Sting for a rocking cover of Jerry Reed’s and Elvis Presley’s 1967 single.
MatR: Bruce Springsteen and Robert Gordon: Heartbreak Hotel
Bruce covered it throughout the Darkness Tour, but his first performance of Elvis’ breakthrough hit was with a musician the song inspired.
Roll of the Dice: There Goes My Miracle
The second single from Western Stars is a standout, from Bruce’s Orbisonian vocals to his anti-thematic lyrics.
Cover Me, Renato Tammi: Straight Time
Italian musician and Springsteen fan Renato Tammi turns in a haunting cover of this deep cut from The Ghost of Tom Joad.
Cover Me: The Patriot Game
One time only: Bruce covers Dominc Behan’s cautionary ballad on the cost of patriotic extremism.
Roll of the Dice: We'll All Man the Guns
One time only: Bruce and Steel Mill reveal a new song about a solider at war buoyed by the thought of his love waiting for him. (Or was she?)