With a tragic backstory and a standout out David Ruffin vocal performance, “I Wish It Would Rain” practically dares any cover contender to meet its anguish. Springsteen was up for the challenge.
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It takes some searching and stretching to find a Springsteen performance of one of the most beloved Motown songs ever.
Blink and you’ll miss him, but if you watch closely you’ll spot Bruce Springsteen backing The Temptations at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
When Bruce played the Apollo Theater for the first time, he worked up a special arrangement of The Temptations’ 1964 breakout hit for the occasion.
“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” paved the way for “Back in Your Arms” and other down-on-my-knees Springsteen classics. Hear Bruce and the band cover it inside.
Edwin Starr’s “War” remains sadly relevant ever since its original smash release. In 1985, Bruce released a live music video of his cover version, and three years later he performed it with Starr himself. Watch both amazing performances inside.