Tag: The Bruce Springsteen Band (39)
Kingdom of Days: September 1
On this date: Bruce plays “Chimes of Freedom” for the first time, records a live performance for Clarence’s future album, has a chance encounter with a Boston street musician and more.
July 23
Don’t even know where to start today–treasures abound. Listen to a gorgeous Bruce Springsteen Band performance from ’71, the earliest known performance of “New York City Serenade,” watch a delightful Copenhagen street performance, and so very much more.
July 22
On this date: Bruce and Steve play an emotional tribute to the victims of the Norway attacks, Bruce makes surprise appearances with Southside Johnny and Joe Grushecky, and the feature documentary Springsteen & I is released to theaters worldwide.
Cover Me: Chains
One time only: The Bruce Springsteen Band takes a swing at a girl group classic.
Cover Me: C.C. Rider
Long before “Detroit Medley,” The Bruce Springsteen Band was grooving to “C.C. Rider” in a much bluesier arrangement.
All I Want to Do Is Dance
From way back in The Bruce Springsteen Band era, “All I Want to Do Is Dance” is Bruce at his poppiest.
Cover Me: Bright Lights, Big City
At the opening show of The Bruce Springsteen Band’s month-long residency at The Back Door in February 1972, Southside Johnny takes the spotlight when Bruce and the band cover Jimmy Reed’s classic.
Cover Me: Take Out Some Insurance
One time only: The Bruce Springsteen Band covers Jimmy Reed’s 1959 classic at The Back Door in Richmond.
Cover Me: Hoochie Coochie Man
Almost 50 years ago, The Bruce Springsteen Band put their own stamp on Muddy Waters’ biggest hit. Listen to their absolutely epic “Hoochie Coochie Man” inside.
Cover Me: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
One time only: The Bruce Springsteen Band covers The Band’s classic chronicle of the human cost of war.