Tag: Pete Seeger (35)
Kingdom of Days: November 2
On this date: “Working on a Dream” makes its debut, Bruce headlines a Hurricane Sandy telethon, and the first of several Seeger Sessions. More highlights inside.
Kingdom of Days: September 29
Bruce plays with Pete Seeger for the first time, holds a rehearsal show for the Magic Tour, and gives a Philly schoolboy a great absence note.
Kingdom of Days: May 3
On this date: Bruce records his first demos for Columbia Records, honors Pete Seeger and Dr. John, makes a return visit to Jazz Fest, and more.
Kingdom of Days: February 26
An insanely eventful day in Bruce history with gigs galore, Grammy Awards, and TV appearances. Check out the highlights, including an amazing cover of “Stayin’ Alive” and a barely-pre-reunion clip from Conan O’Brian.
Kingdom of Days: January 28
Behind the scenes of “We Are the World” and the Tunnel of Love Express Tour, plus much more on this date in Springsteen history.
Cover Me: This Land Is Your Land
Bruce Springsteen found the soul of Woody Guthrie’s signature song and helped millions of Americans hear its true message for the first time.
MatR: Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen: God's Counting on Me… God's Counting on You
The final collaboration between Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen was a new protest song written by Seeger in response to the BP oil spill disaster.
Cover Me: Eyes on the Prize
Bruce and Marc Anthony Thompson breathed new life into this civil rights anthem on their 2006 Seeger Sessions Tour.
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.
Roll of the Dice/Cover Me: Froggie Went A-Courtin'
One of the oldest songs from The Seeger Sessions is also the most fun. Let’s take a listen to this centuries-old folk song.