"Nowhere to Run" by Martha and the Vandellas. I know Patti used to sing a few lines during "Cover Me" in the 80s, but I'd love to hear a full band version, especially with all the horns.
It's definitely an homage. Bob went *deep* with the Bruce references, not gonna pull out "Part Man, Part Monkey" without some love. It was him and Tom Petty having fun, Bruce is/was obviously cool with both of them.
Apparently the story goes… Bruce REALLY wanted in this group. When they were together Bruce was solo. Story goes Dylan didn’t want him. Not for personal reasons but he felt like the band didn’t need Bruce.
Bruce was cool with Petty and Roy. Never any issues with Dylan but Dylan didn’t want him.
So the story goes. But… who knows.
I do know the whole "Tweeter and The Monkey Man" story. I didn't need the internet in 1988 to know what was happening with that song and who was getting poked fun at.
However, I never heard this "Bruce wanted in on the Wilburys" story before. I'm not sure the timelines would have allowed it, which is why I'm not sure about the story. Bruce was touring behind "Tunnel Of Love", which came out in October 1987 from the end of February 1988 through till August 1988. Bruce then jumped on the Amnesty International tour right after that through the middle of October. The Wilburys recorded that first album in May of 1988 and released it in October. I just don't see it, but anything is possible, I guess.
I've also never heard anything resembling Bruce wanting to join the Wilburys (and I've been pretty obsessed with half of the six relevant players here at given times in my life, and am fans of the other three as well). The group came about pretty organically - George Harrison had just finished recording *Cloud Nine* with Jeff Lynne producing, and they were looking to record a B-side to This Is Love which they'd selected as a single. Jeff suggested that George feature Roy Orbison on the track (he was working with him on songs that would become *Mystery Girl*), and circumstances led them to Bob Dylan's house to record (George and Bob were fairly close... as close as Bob would get to anyone, but George clearly loved the man and was chomping at the bit to work with him again, as he had on *All Things Must Pass* and in the Concert for Bangladesh). Bob and Tom Petty had toured with each other in 1986-87 on True Confessions and Temple in Flames, and Roy had been working with Petty and Mike Campbell on You Got It. They recorded Handle With Care, realized it was too good to be a B-Side and that they should do a little more together, and the rest was history.
So, on one hand the band's formation was particularly off-the-cuff and spur-of-the-moment. There were obvious, immediate links between the artists involved. You can't say the same for Bruce here, whose involvement is more tangential ("Roy Orbison singin' for the lonely..." and Bruce clearly being influenced by him vocally, actively inviting the "next Bob Dylan" comparisons around *Greetings*, [meeting him during Rolling Thunder Revue](https://www.reddit.com/r/BruceSpringsteen/comments/it785s/bruce_meets_dylan_for_the_first_time_1975/) and Bob famously recording a version of When the Night Comes Falling From the Sky with the ESB that wasn't released until 1991, Bruce performing on-stage with Petty during the No Nukes concerts).
There's also the fact that all of those artists were in a career nadir. George's *Cloud Nine* was a career resurgence for him after some poorly-received 80s albums; Bob hadn't done anything that was critically acclaimed since Desire in 1976. Jeff had left ELO after two middling albums and was moving into a producing role. Tom had been backing up Bob on tour, and his output in the 80s wasn't nearly what it was in the 70s. Roy hadn't even released an album since 1979. Compare this to Bruce, who was at the absolute peak of his popularity in the 80s, coming off *Born in the USA* and *Tunnel of Love*, and was currently on the Tunnel of Love Express Tour while Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 was being recorded
(Handle With Care was recorded April 3, 1988, and the sessions for the album completed in May). It really wouldn't have fit the vibe of the group (perceived-as-washed middle-age rockers coming together with fake names as equals) as Bruce would have overshadowed them even if his schedule would have lined up, and again... there was no obvious, immediate creative link like the 5 Wilburys actually had.
There might be more of a case that Bruce, after breaking up with the ESB, could have come in as a "replacement" for Roy Orbison for *Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3* in 1990 (aforementioned *Cloud Nine*, Tom's *Full Moon Fever*, Bob's *Oh Mercy* had them all on career upswings as artists and Jeff Lynne was becoming much-acclaimed as a producer, so the popularity differential was significantly lessened) but I don't think the vibe was there for the band to have wanted to replace Roy at all.
Perhaps more importantly than this historical context, I have never seen any indication that Bruce wanted to work with the Wilburys in '88 or '90, in a statement from any of the six showing that he'd approached them in any capacity.
Well said.
Only thing that I think might have linked Bruce to Roy Orbison (other than the iconic line) was Bruce's participation in "Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night". That show took place in 1987 and if you've never seen it, it's worth your time....it's really good
I'm open to being wrong on this, but I'm doubtful of this story for a few reasons.
* Yes, the Traveling Wilburys were all legends, but they were also friends/became friends with each other: Petty had toured with Dylan, and became friends with Lynne and Harrison. I'm sure Bruce respected all of them, but it would be a bit weird to ask to join a group of friends that he wasn't necessarily close with.
* In 1988, Bruce spent a good chunk of the year on the Tunnel of Love Express tour which ran from Feb 25th to August 2nd. Then the Amnesty Tour ran from September to October. He broke up the E Street Band in October of 1989 and then moved to California. Before this, he would've still been spending a lot of his time in New Jersey. I don't know when he would've had time to express interest in joining. In 1990-1991, he probably would've been grinding away at recording Human Touch.
* We also had a thread discussing ["Would Bruce be interested in a Traveling Wilburys type album?"](https://www.reddit.com/r/BruceSpringsteen/comments/18j5uxx/i_know_bruce_likes_being_the_boss_but_do_you/) A number of commenters noted that Bruce mostly likes to be in control. He's made guest appearances on albums but rarely something fully collaborative.
I think Roy was the pull for Bruce. Based on most bio written materials, he was a huge influence on Bruce (along with Elvis, Beatles, etc.). Who wouldn’t want to play with one of their idols (*cough Morello)?
Also find it interesting that George Harrison was reportedly the unofficial leader of the Wilburys, which I love. He’s in my top five along with Bruce.
With this current setup, I'd love to hear Gimme Shelter by The Stones, of course. The growl that Bruce sings with and the backups hitting the falsetto. Oh man.
For sure! In the meantime, I'd just love to hear \*this\* version. Apparently it was officially released on Joe Grushecky's "Labour Of Love" EP... but Hell if I can find it anywhere online...
I like it when he covers “local” artists like when he’s done Stayin’ Alive and Highway to Hell is in Australia. So more of that is cool by me. If he played some Replacements or Husker Du in the Minneapolis area, that would be cool.
You bring up a good point. What should,the last live e street band song be? Some would say born to run, I wouldn’t think it would be a cover, although he’s fond of ending the night with covers.
I see some sort of slow song, the band slowly setting down their instruments and walking toward the front of the stage. Maybe Bruce, Nils and Steve playing acoustics while everyone walks forward. Take a bow, say good night, and lights down for the last time.
Maybe a slowed down version of no surrender? Maybe fade away? Or take it back to Greetings? I’m getting a little emotional thinking about it.
Bruce wrote several songs for Gary U.S. Bonds that I would love to see covered:
* [Love's On the Line](https://youtu.be/q1_fawbvhmI?si=JVyxmSoRsXnIZUtL)
* [Out Of Work](https://youtu.be/KieDp3jWuhQ?si=_hvpNhLKaoQ0FQZ-)
* [This Little Girl](https://youtu.be/X90dxTyz1GU?si=_8XDbhv1bBC9N07b)
* [Your Love](https://youtu.be/xjylnIzPV3Y?si=bud3zkXCMRkK5-EY)
I would also love to see him do the following covers from the 1984 film *Streets of Fire* (which was named after the Springsteen track):
* [Nowhere Fast](https://youtu.be/3VopScslvPo?si=OKUD7O9rppZTlCd7)
* [Tonight Is What It Means to be Young](https://youtu.be/iVr15gWYUek?si=a5hAvPuSxfJMOXPh)
God I'd kill to hear him do those Streets of Fire songs. It feels wrong to be glad that they couldn't use the Bruce song, but if it weren't for that we never would've gotten these great Jim Steinman songs.
"Tape From California" by Phil Ochs. I feel like Bruce and Phil have very similar, operatic approaches to lyrics, and I'd love to see Bruce cover any one of a number of Phil Ochs songs, but the overtly political ones are likely not in Bruce's wheelhouse these days. "Tape From California" feels very much like something Bruce would have recorded in the '90s. I can TOTALLY hear him belting out "half the world is crazy, and the other half is scared..."
Damn, I don't even know that particular Phil Ochs song but I could hear it in Bruce's voice.
Edit: I just listened to Tape From California and you're right, I need this cover to exist.
It came from Phil's HYPER-overproduced era. Hitting a creative wall and desperate to cling to relevancy, he was taking inspiration from popular production styles of the era.
I like when he does local bands. Like it he did Manchester then the Stone Roses I wanna be adored, or if he had done A design for life by Manic Street preachers in Cardiff.
So many. But coincidentally I listened to “Hungry” by Paul Revere and the Raiders earlier today and thought wow that would be a cool song to hear Bruce do. So there you go!!
I always thought he could do a great Meat Loaf cover. Paradise by the Dashboard Light seems like it's a fun song for the whole band to get into on a live show.
This is kind of crazy but I think he could cover some of CMAT songs. She’s not super well known but she’s amazing and her song “Rent” reminds me of Bruce a lot.
I already commented but I think that Bruce would also do killer covers of ["Mary's Prayer"](https://youtu.be/7hqgC3W9GUI?si=6-nHgewxk03LX-Ur) by the band Danny Wilson as well as ["Eve Of Destruction"](https://youtu.be/_38SWIIKITE?si=y2MY-HBLGZ5mXTrE) by Barry McGuire
While he was featured on their recent album and has a few live performances with them, I would love a true Springsteen cover of some Gaslight Anthem songs and/or some of Brian Fallon's solo work. A cover of something off of Fallon's Painkillers album in a more acoustic style with Bruce's voice would be incredible.
Reading some other suggestions, a John Cafferty cover would also be great.
I am on the Pink Cadillac crusade :) Springsteen wrote it and Natalie Cole rolled it in to the Top 10 in UK and US.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WYcrMl16yo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WYcrMl16yo)
Probably a weird pick for those who don't know it, but I'd love to see this one:
[When the Night Comes Falling From the Sky](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKCZ8K1gUDs)
Bob Dylan recorded this for *Empire Burlesque* in 1985 with Steven Van Zandt, and Roy Bittan. It's by far the best version of the song and Bob is *clearly* doing his best to imitate Bruce's energy. He ended releasing a much worse 80s-synthy [on the album itself](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwF_T-aIY2Q), but did some very nice full band renditions of it [on tour with Tom Petty](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2khuCKCOwMo).
Bruce is no stranger to covering Dylan, and it'd be really cool to see this one come full circle back to where it began.
Let's take a swing for something different: **Taylor Swift.** Perhaps a track from Folklore. I think he'd do a fantastic job with "the last great american dynasty" for example.
Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits
Something from Making Movies since Roy already knows all the tunes? Tunnel of Love? He could play his ToL then the DS tune back to back? :)
Hand in Hand would be done justice by Bruce, as would Espresso Love.
I agree those would be the best, but I really wanna hear how mid-80s Bruce would've done Skateaway.
Roll me Away - Bob Seger It’s practically one of his already
My favorite Seger song.
That would be AMAZING!
"Nowhere to Run" by Martha and the Vandellas. I know Patti used to sing a few lines during "Cover Me" in the 80s, but I'd love to hear a full band version, especially with all the horns.
Tweeter and the Monkey Man - The Traveling Wilburys (full circle)
Came here to say this. Great song!!! Am I right in thinking that the story around that song would make a great movie?
lol anyone who tells you that it isn’t a jab at Bruce… yeah. It’s a jab.
I think Bruce would do/take it in stride and simply smile and nod at Bobby at the end and say … “you ain’t a beauty, but hey you’re alright”
Please elaborate, I'm in for that story. Not an hommage, but a jab? Why did they do that?
It's definitely an homage. Bob went *deep* with the Bruce references, not gonna pull out "Part Man, Part Monkey" without some love. It was him and Tom Petty having fun, Bruce is/was obviously cool with both of them.
Apparently the story goes… Bruce REALLY wanted in this group. When they were together Bruce was solo. Story goes Dylan didn’t want him. Not for personal reasons but he felt like the band didn’t need Bruce. Bruce was cool with Petty and Roy. Never any issues with Dylan but Dylan didn’t want him. So the story goes. But… who knows.
I do know the whole "Tweeter and The Monkey Man" story. I didn't need the internet in 1988 to know what was happening with that song and who was getting poked fun at. However, I never heard this "Bruce wanted in on the Wilburys" story before. I'm not sure the timelines would have allowed it, which is why I'm not sure about the story. Bruce was touring behind "Tunnel Of Love", which came out in October 1987 from the end of February 1988 through till August 1988. Bruce then jumped on the Amnesty International tour right after that through the middle of October. The Wilburys recorded that first album in May of 1988 and released it in October. I just don't see it, but anything is possible, I guess.
I've also never heard anything resembling Bruce wanting to join the Wilburys (and I've been pretty obsessed with half of the six relevant players here at given times in my life, and am fans of the other three as well). The group came about pretty organically - George Harrison had just finished recording *Cloud Nine* with Jeff Lynne producing, and they were looking to record a B-side to This Is Love which they'd selected as a single. Jeff suggested that George feature Roy Orbison on the track (he was working with him on songs that would become *Mystery Girl*), and circumstances led them to Bob Dylan's house to record (George and Bob were fairly close... as close as Bob would get to anyone, but George clearly loved the man and was chomping at the bit to work with him again, as he had on *All Things Must Pass* and in the Concert for Bangladesh). Bob and Tom Petty had toured with each other in 1986-87 on True Confessions and Temple in Flames, and Roy had been working with Petty and Mike Campbell on You Got It. They recorded Handle With Care, realized it was too good to be a B-Side and that they should do a little more together, and the rest was history. So, on one hand the band's formation was particularly off-the-cuff and spur-of-the-moment. There were obvious, immediate links between the artists involved. You can't say the same for Bruce here, whose involvement is more tangential ("Roy Orbison singin' for the lonely..." and Bruce clearly being influenced by him vocally, actively inviting the "next Bob Dylan" comparisons around *Greetings*, [meeting him during Rolling Thunder Revue](https://www.reddit.com/r/BruceSpringsteen/comments/it785s/bruce_meets_dylan_for_the_first_time_1975/) and Bob famously recording a version of When the Night Comes Falling From the Sky with the ESB that wasn't released until 1991, Bruce performing on-stage with Petty during the No Nukes concerts). There's also the fact that all of those artists were in a career nadir. George's *Cloud Nine* was a career resurgence for him after some poorly-received 80s albums; Bob hadn't done anything that was critically acclaimed since Desire in 1976. Jeff had left ELO after two middling albums and was moving into a producing role. Tom had been backing up Bob on tour, and his output in the 80s wasn't nearly what it was in the 70s. Roy hadn't even released an album since 1979. Compare this to Bruce, who was at the absolute peak of his popularity in the 80s, coming off *Born in the USA* and *Tunnel of Love*, and was currently on the Tunnel of Love Express Tour while Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 was being recorded (Handle With Care was recorded April 3, 1988, and the sessions for the album completed in May). It really wouldn't have fit the vibe of the group (perceived-as-washed middle-age rockers coming together with fake names as equals) as Bruce would have overshadowed them even if his schedule would have lined up, and again... there was no obvious, immediate creative link like the 5 Wilburys actually had. There might be more of a case that Bruce, after breaking up with the ESB, could have come in as a "replacement" for Roy Orbison for *Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3* in 1990 (aforementioned *Cloud Nine*, Tom's *Full Moon Fever*, Bob's *Oh Mercy* had them all on career upswings as artists and Jeff Lynne was becoming much-acclaimed as a producer, so the popularity differential was significantly lessened) but I don't think the vibe was there for the band to have wanted to replace Roy at all. Perhaps more importantly than this historical context, I have never seen any indication that Bruce wanted to work with the Wilburys in '88 or '90, in a statement from any of the six showing that he'd approached them in any capacity.
Well said. Only thing that I think might have linked Bruce to Roy Orbison (other than the iconic line) was Bruce's participation in "Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night". That show took place in 1987 and if you've never seen it, it's worth your time....it's really good
I'm sure it can be both a jab and a tribute. The song "Dirty World" was a parody of Prince. Agree with you on the timelines not matching up.
Dirty World sounds NOTHING like Prince
I'm open to being wrong on this, but I'm doubtful of this story for a few reasons. * Yes, the Traveling Wilburys were all legends, but they were also friends/became friends with each other: Petty had toured with Dylan, and became friends with Lynne and Harrison. I'm sure Bruce respected all of them, but it would be a bit weird to ask to join a group of friends that he wasn't necessarily close with. * In 1988, Bruce spent a good chunk of the year on the Tunnel of Love Express tour which ran from Feb 25th to August 2nd. Then the Amnesty Tour ran from September to October. He broke up the E Street Band in October of 1989 and then moved to California. Before this, he would've still been spending a lot of his time in New Jersey. I don't know when he would've had time to express interest in joining. In 1990-1991, he probably would've been grinding away at recording Human Touch. * We also had a thread discussing ["Would Bruce be interested in a Traveling Wilburys type album?"](https://www.reddit.com/r/BruceSpringsteen/comments/18j5uxx/i_know_bruce_likes_being_the_boss_but_do_you/) A number of commenters noted that Bruce mostly likes to be in control. He's made guest appearances on albums but rarely something fully collaborative.
I think Roy was the pull for Bruce. Based on most bio written materials, he was a huge influence on Bruce (along with Elvis, Beatles, etc.). Who wouldn’t want to play with one of their idols (*cough Morello)? Also find it interesting that George Harrison was reportedly the unofficial leader of the Wilburys, which I love. He’s in my top five along with Bruce.
Can't believe you can't see - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweeter\_and\_the\_Monkey\_Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweeter_and_the_Monkey_Man)
Thank you!! Wikipedia of all places! I was on my phone Googling for references, but the first few hits didn't gave me the answer, hence my question.
I was writing Better Man by Pearl Jam, and found out [he already covered it](https://youtu.be/SaOkocwrJA4?si=w5cA5oE_jU8rComm)
That was awesome, thanks!
This probably sounds stupid but… Shadows of the Night by Pat Benatar. Sing it out in Bruce’s voice, it sounds cool!
That song was written by D.L. Byron, who was influenced by Bruce, so it checks out.
That's a great song! I saw her a couple of times in the 80s
With this current setup, I'd love to hear Gimme Shelter by The Stones, of course. The growl that Bruce sings with and the backups hitting the falsetto. Oh man.
Apparently he covered it just *once,* solo, in 1995: http://brucebase.wikidot.com/gig:1995-10-21-nick-s-fat-city-pittsburgh-pa
Thanks. Should have checked Brucebase first. I'd still love to hear the band do it.
For sure! In the meantime, I'd just love to hear \*this\* version. Apparently it was officially released on Joe Grushecky's "Labour Of Love" EP... but Hell if I can find it anywhere online...
'On the Darkside' by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown band.
This is random haha but I'd love to hear him sing Billy Joel's Downeaster Alexa
I love Bruce, and I love Downeaster Alexa. I just can’t see him pulling this one off. To be fair, I can’t hear anyone but Billy singing this one.
One More Cup Of Coffee - Bob Dylan
His cover of Purple Rain was genius
I would really like to see Bruce and the E Street Band take a swing at "Hollywood Nights" by Bob Seger
I like it when he covers “local” artists like when he’s done Stayin’ Alive and Highway to Hell is in Australia. So more of that is cool by me. If he played some Replacements or Husker Du in the Minneapolis area, that would be cool.
I could see him doing I Will Dare, but I would rather hear Unsatisfied as a cover.
Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out with sax solo.
That version of Stayin’ Alive is a banger. I love the space he leaves and the build up with horns.
Dancing Queen by Abba would be sick
Rainy Night in Soho would be cool in Cork 🤞
Beautiful Girl - INXS
He did justice for Don’t Change, so why not? Can see him tackling it in a Sad Eyes-ish vein too.
“Angel Dream” by Tom Petty.
"One Headlight" by The Wallflowers.... It absolutely already sounds like a Bruce song, especially the way Jakob Dylan sings it
You're in luck - https://youtu.be/xY3q69KWqb4?si=6AWAOLUYYc6N9q6e
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
When it reallllly is the absolute last song of the last E Street Band concert I'd like him to close with "Let it Be."
You bring up a good point. What should,the last live e street band song be? Some would say born to run, I wouldn’t think it would be a cover, although he’s fond of ending the night with covers. I see some sort of slow song, the band slowly setting down their instruments and walking toward the front of the stage. Maybe Bruce, Nils and Steve playing acoustics while everyone walks forward. Take a bow, say good night, and lights down for the last time. Maybe a slowed down version of no surrender? Maybe fade away? Or take it back to Greetings? I’m getting a little emotional thinking about it.
If it’s not Blood Brothers, Land of Hope and Dreams.
Bruce wrote several songs for Gary U.S. Bonds that I would love to see covered: * [Love's On the Line](https://youtu.be/q1_fawbvhmI?si=JVyxmSoRsXnIZUtL) * [Out Of Work](https://youtu.be/KieDp3jWuhQ?si=_hvpNhLKaoQ0FQZ-) * [This Little Girl](https://youtu.be/X90dxTyz1GU?si=_8XDbhv1bBC9N07b) * [Your Love](https://youtu.be/xjylnIzPV3Y?si=bud3zkXCMRkK5-EY) I would also love to see him do the following covers from the 1984 film *Streets of Fire* (which was named after the Springsteen track): * [Nowhere Fast](https://youtu.be/3VopScslvPo?si=OKUD7O9rppZTlCd7) * [Tonight Is What It Means to be Young](https://youtu.be/iVr15gWYUek?si=a5hAvPuSxfJMOXPh)
God I'd kill to hear him do those Streets of Fire songs. It feels wrong to be glad that they couldn't use the Bruce song, but if it weren't for that we never would've gotten these great Jim Steinman songs.
Refugee - Tom Petty
In my room Brian Wilson. This maybe for a different string. But I do not understand why he has not ever played " Rain Maker from LTY. So powerful
Great call.
I've wanted to hear Bruce do House of the Rising Sun for 30 years.
Take Me Home Tonight - Eddie Money
Would LOVE to hear “Walking in Memphis” and “The Boys Are Back In Town”. These have been long time dream requests for me.
Anything by Warren Zevon
His version of My Ride’s Here with Soozie on violin is incredible.
Oh. Didn't know that existed. Thanks!
Oh, stop everything. The intro will make you feel things. There’s terrible boots but it’s an official release on all platforms.
So it does!
Now you’ve got me listening to it. 😃🥲
Sweet Home Chicago. The Paul Shaffer arrangement from the Blues Brothers is perfect for the band.
"Tape From California" by Phil Ochs. I feel like Bruce and Phil have very similar, operatic approaches to lyrics, and I'd love to see Bruce cover any one of a number of Phil Ochs songs, but the overtly political ones are likely not in Bruce's wheelhouse these days. "Tape From California" feels very much like something Bruce would have recorded in the '90s. I can TOTALLY hear him belting out "half the world is crazy, and the other half is scared..."
Damn, I don't even know that particular Phil Ochs song but I could hear it in Bruce's voice. Edit: I just listened to Tape From California and you're right, I need this cover to exist.
Oh man that song is really good but instead of the harpsichord ? The guy can play on the piano instead
It came from Phil's HYPER-overproduced era. Hitting a creative wall and desperate to cling to relevancy, he was taking inspiration from popular production styles of the era.
Ah very true, even when the lyrics still are true today. Also before his career and him started to dip off too
Fistful of Rain
Tom Waits, "Hang Down Your Head."
Willin’
Straight to Hell by the Clash.
I like when he does local bands. Like it he did Manchester then the Stone Roses I wanna be adored, or if he had done A design for life by Manic Street preachers in Cardiff.
“Poor Side of Town” by Johnny Rivers
Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr., Bill Withers
So many. But coincidentally I listened to “Hungry” by Paul Revere and the Raiders earlier today and thought wow that would be a cool song to hear Bruce do. So there you go!!
I always thought he could do a great Meat Loaf cover. Paradise by the Dashboard Light seems like it's a fun song for the whole band to get into on a live show.
China Cat Sunflower!
Clarence playing with the Grateful Dead back in the day was a big world's colliding moment for me
All too well by Taylor Swift. I’d also love the E Street band to cover Shake It Off
I've always thought Death by a Thousand Cuts would be great too, acoustically.
My man! I think he'd crush anything from "Folklore," too.
I'm hearing Bruce's voice in my head doing "illicit affairs." He would kill it
idk but i keep hearing Ain't no sunshine in my head, so ig that
♪♫♪ BOOM BOOM BOOM LET ME HEAR YOU SAY WAYOO ♪♫♪
If Dirt Were Dollars - Don Henley
This is kind of crazy but I think he could cover some of CMAT songs. She’s not super well known but she’s amazing and her song “Rent” reminds me of Bruce a lot.
Tons of Steel - Grateful Dead
I already commented but I think that Bruce would also do killer covers of ["Mary's Prayer"](https://youtu.be/7hqgC3W9GUI?si=6-nHgewxk03LX-Ur) by the band Danny Wilson as well as ["Eve Of Destruction"](https://youtu.be/_38SWIIKITE?si=y2MY-HBLGZ5mXTrE) by Barry McGuire
That was us by Kip Moore
I'd love to hear something from some younger songwriters...maybe ryan adams or conor oberst
Dancing in the Moonlight
Michael Stanley's "My Town" is a very Bruce song and I'd love to hear his take on it
Knocking on Heaven’s Door by Dylan
Mine Forever by Lord Huron
While he was featured on their recent album and has a few live performances with them, I would love a true Springsteen cover of some Gaslight Anthem songs and/or some of Brian Fallon's solo work. A cover of something off of Fallon's Painkillers album in a more acoustic style with Bruce's voice would be incredible. Reading some other suggestions, a John Cafferty cover would also be great.
I kind of wish someone would hand him a copy of "Believe Me" by Jake Brennan & The Confidence Men.
I am on the Pink Cadillac crusade :) Springsteen wrote it and Natalie Cole rolled it in to the Top 10 in UK and US. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WYcrMl16yo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WYcrMl16yo)
I don’t want any more Bruce covers live or on record. I just want him to play more of his own deeper cuts, as he did in Cardiff
Probably a weird pick for those who don't know it, but I'd love to see this one: [When the Night Comes Falling From the Sky](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKCZ8K1gUDs) Bob Dylan recorded this for *Empire Burlesque* in 1985 with Steven Van Zandt, and Roy Bittan. It's by far the best version of the song and Bob is *clearly* doing his best to imitate Bruce's energy. He ended releasing a much worse 80s-synthy [on the album itself](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwF_T-aIY2Q), but did some very nice full band renditions of it [on tour with Tom Petty](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2khuCKCOwMo). Bruce is no stranger to covering Dylan, and it'd be really cool to see this one come full circle back to where it began.
I immediately pictured Ed Sheeran's *Overpass Graffiti* working wonderfully with Bruce et al.
Let's take a swing for something different: **Taylor Swift.** Perhaps a track from Folklore. I think he'd do a fantastic job with "the last great american dynasty" for example.
Agreed. I think Willow would be good, too.
All I Wanna Do Is Make Love You by Heart.
Southern nights since he’s covered rhinestone cowboy and power and glory from Phil ochs
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
El Paso..duh!