Cover Me, SMAF and Stjerne: Streets of Philadelphia
Singer-songwriter Stjerne teams up with the eclectic SMAF! combo on a beautiful, longing, torchy arrangement of “Streets of Philadelphia.”
Roll of the Dice: The Window
This early composition by 18-year-old Bruce Springsteen reveals a growing awareness and concern for societal ills.
MatR: Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and more: Don't Stop Believin'
Twice only: Bruce joins an all-star line-up of music icons to cover one of the most iconic rock songs of the 20th century.
Roll of the Dice: Point Blank
Stark, dark, and brooding, the film noir-ish “Point Blank” dazzles with one of Bruce’s very best vocals and arrangements.
Cover Me, Mary G: Further On (Up the Road)
Mary G’s version of “Further On (Up the Road)” is a cover of a cover, but it stands on its own as a fresh, wonderful take on Bruce’s song.
Roll of the Dice: Under the Gun
“Under the Gun” donated its lyrics to “The River” and “Wreck on the Highway” but there’s still a terrific rocker hiding away in the vault somewhere. Let’s trace its evolution to get a sense of what the final song might promise.
MatR: Bruce Springsteen and John Eddie: Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
Twice only: Bruce covered Elvis Presley’s 1964 hit during two appearances in the same week at Jersey Shore clubs.
Cover Me, Tebo: New York City Serenade
Canadian one-man-band Tebo reimagined “New York City Serenade” as a straight-up rocker, and it’s pretty great.
MatR: Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen: Valerie
“Valerie” looms large in Bruce and Patti’s personal history, and that may be why their one and only performance of it was so lovely and powerful.
Roll of the Dice: Paradise by the 'C
Bruce’s only officially released original instrumental provided a much-deserved song-length spotlight for The Big Man.