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My List of Favorite Songs Recorded by Bruce Springsteen As Compiled in 2023, p. 3 (501-800)


“Wrecking Ball” (2012); “High Hopes” (2014); “American Beauty” EP (2014)

501. “Oh Boy” (recorded live at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV on Aug. 4, 1978; can be found online) * A song originally recorded as a demo by Sonny West as “All My Love (Oh Boy!), but was eventually recorded by Buddy Holly & The Crickets in June/July of 1957.
502. “Night Fire(recorded in 1979 and is studio outtake from The River sessions; appears on The Ties That Bind: The River Collection, 2015)
503. “Having a Party” (recorded live with Southside Johnny at The Agora in Cleveland, OH on Aug. 31, 1978; can be found online) * A song by Sam Cooke from 1962.
504. “Hard Travelin’ Hootenanny” (recorded live with various artists at Severance Hall in Cleveland, OH on Sept. 29, 1996, during a Woody Guthrie tribute concert; appears on Til We Outnumber ‘Em…The Songs Of Woody Guthrie, 2000) * A song written by Woody Guthrie who recorded it in 1941.
505. “Car Wash” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
506. Hearts of Stone” (recorded in 1977 and is a Darkness on the Edge of Town studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
507. “Lion’s Den” (recorded in 1982 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
508. “Ricky Wants a Man of Her Own” (recorded in 1980 and is a studio outtake from The River sessions; appears of Tracks, 1998)
509. “This Little Light of Mine” (recorded live at Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland on Nov. 19, 2006; the version was released in an edited form on the Live In Dublin album and home video in 2007) * A popular gospel song of unknown origin.
510. “Happy” (recorded in 1992 and is a Lucky Town studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
511. “Hey, Western Union Man” (Only the Strong Survive, 2022) * This song was originally a 1968 hit by Jerry Butler; written by Butler with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
512. “Jump” (Springsteen & The E Street Band recorded two memorable live versions of this Van Halen classic at the NCAA March Madness Music Fest in Dallas, TX on Apr. 6, 2014 and a concert as Mohegan Sun Arena in  Uncasville, CT on May 18, 2014; can be found online) * Van Halen’s #1 song was written by Eddie Valen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Michael Anthony.
513. “Warm and Tender Love” (recorded live at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ on Mar. 23, 2023; can be found online) * A song written by Bobby Robinson and Clara Thompson; originally released as a single by Joe Haywood in 1965 and later covered by Percy Sledge in 1966.
514. “It’s Time to Go Home” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Garfield Park in Long Branch, NJ on Sept.1, 1971; can be found online) * What this song could have been…..this live version features Springsteen performing song solo on piano.
515. “Royals” (recorded live at Mt. Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand on Mar. 1, 2014, during the High Hopes Tour; appears on the official live download Auckland 03/01/14) * A song written by Lorde and Joel Little and originally released by Lorde on her 2013 EP The Love Club.
516. “Riding in My Car” (recorded live at Severance Hall in Cleveland, OH on Sept. 29, 1996, during a Woody Guthrie tribute concert; appears on Til We Outnumber ‘Em…The Songs Of Woody Guthrie, 2000) * A song written by Woody Guthrie and was released on his 1950 album Songs To Grow On, Vol. 1: Nursery Days.
517. “Suspicious Minds” (recorded live with John Eddie, Greg Kihn, Marshall Crenshaw, and Elliott Murphy at The Playpen in Sayreville, NJ on Oct. 21, 1994; can be found online) * A song written and first recorded by American songwriter Mark James. After James’ recording failed commercially, the song was handed to Elvis Presley….and the rest is history.
518. “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” (recorded live at The Bottom Line in New York City, NY; the show was recorded by Joe Kivak and can be found online) * A song originally released by Ike & Tina Turner in 1961.
519. I Forgot to Be Your Lover” (with Sam Moore on Only the Strong Survive, 2022) * The song was written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones; originally performed by Bell as a 1968 soul ballad. Billy Idol’s more popular version “To Be a Lover” was a top ten single in 1986.
520. “Proud Mary” (recorded live at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN on Oct. 5, 2004, during the Vote For Change Tour. The performance featured a guest appearance by John Fogerty who shared lead guitar and lead vocals with Springsteen; can be found online) * A song written by John Fogerty and released by Creedence Clearwater Revival on their 1969 album Bayou Country.
521. “The Honeymooners” (recorded in 1987 and is a Tunnel of Love studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
522. “Erie Canal” (We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, 2006) * A song originally called “Low Bridge, Everybody Down” by Thomas S. Allen.
523. “Over the Rise” (recorded in 1990 and is a Human Touch studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
524. “Cynthia” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S A. studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
525. “Two for the Road” (recorded in 1987 and is a Tunnel of Love studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
526. “Chains” (recorded live by Steel Mill on July 17, 1970 at the “Sunshine In” in Asbury Park, NJ; this version can be found at a variety of places online) * The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and originally recorded by The Cookies who released it as a single in 1962. The Beatles recorded their version in 1963.
527. “It’s All Right” (recorded live at Stockholm Olympic Stadium in Stockholm, Sweden on May 28, 1993 and at Brendan Byrne Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ on June 24, 1993; second version appears on Bruce Springsteen: Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey 6/24/93, an official live download in 2018) * A song written by Curtis Mayfield and originally released by The Impressions on their 1963 debut album The Impressions.
528. “People Have The Power” (recorded live with REM, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Dixie Chicks, Eddie Vedder, John Fogerty, Babyface and others in 2004 as part of the Vote for Change tour; can be found online) * A song written by Patti Smith and Fred “Sonic” Smith; released as lead single from Patti Smith’s 1988 album Dream Of Life.
529. “Vietnam” (recorded as a home demo in 1981 and contains lyrics that will later appear in “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Shut Out the Light”; can be found online)
530. “In The Midnight Hour” (recorded live with Wilson Picket, Billy Joel and more at Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, NY on Mar. 15, 1999, during the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony; can be found online) * A song originally performed by Wilson Pickett in 1965; written by Wilson Picket and Steve Cropper.
531. “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” (recorded live at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI on Nov. 13, 2009; can be found online) * A song written and performed by Bob Seger; originally released as a single by Seger in October 1968.
532. “Misery Loves Company” (Springsteen joins Social Distortion’s Mike Ness on this song in 1999; appears on Ness’ album Cheating at Solitaire, 1999)
533. “Hard Times (Come Again No More)” (Springsteen performed the song live during much of the Working On A Dream Tour in 2009; can be found online) * A song by Stephen Foster from 1854.
534. “That’s What You Get” (recorded by The Castiles at Mr. Music in Bricktown, NJ on May 18, 1966; appears on Chapter and Verse, 2016) * Springsteen joined The Castiles (a Freehold, New Jersey-based band formed by George Theiss) in 1965; A song co-written with Theiss.
535. Queen of the Supermarket (Working on a Dream, 2009)
536. TV Movie” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
537. “Any Other Way” (Only the Strong Survive, 2022) * A song originally written and recorded by William Bell in 1962.
538. “Rebel Rebel” (Springsteen performed song after David Bowie’s passing in 2016. It was recorded live at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 16, 2016; can be found online) * A song written and originally released by David Bowie in 1974.
539. “Take it Easy” (recorded live as a tribute to Eagles’ Glenn Frey at the United Center in Chicago, IL on Jan. 19, 2016) * A song written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey; released by the Eagles in 1972.
540. “Marie” (recorded in 1972 with Springsteen performing solo on vocals and on acoustic guitar; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Early YearsUnearthed, and Before The Fame)
541.Mary Lou” (recorded in 1979 and is a studio outtake from The River sessions; appears of Tracks, 1998)
542.Worried Man Blues” (a studio outtake from We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, 2006) * A traditional folk song.
543. “Soul Days” (with Sam Moore on Only the Strong Survive, 2022) * A song written by Jonnie Barnett and released by Dobie Gray on his 2001 album Soul Days.
544. “I’m a Coward” (Springsteen completely rearranged and performed song throughout 1988 during the Tunnel Of Love Express Tour; appears on several official live downloads, including Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 1988 ) * A song written by Ronald Davis and originally released by Gino Washington as a single in 1962; released nationally in 1964 as “Gino is a Coward.”
545. “This Time It’s for Real” (recorded live with Southside Johnny, Jon Bon Jovi and more at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ on Jan. 31, 1998, during the “Come Together: Jon Bon Jovi & Friends” benefit concert for the Sgt. Patrick King Memorial Fund; can be found online) * A song written by Steven Van Zandt and originally recorded by Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes on their 1977 album of the same name.
546. “Carol” (recorded live at the Roxy Theatre in W. Hollywood, CA on Oct. 18, 1975; this performance can easily be found online) * This residency at the 500-seat club marks the first time that Springsteen headlined a show in California. It was booked to break Springsteen into the Los Angeles market; the song “Carol” was written and originally recorded by Chuck Berry in 1958.
547. “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” (Only the Strong Survive, 2022) * Jimmy Ruffin’s 1966 Motown classic written by William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean (no, not that one, but the Motown songwriter behind such #1 hits as 1976’s “You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)” by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.)
548. “Chevrolet Deluxe” (recorded in 1979 during The River sessions; can be found online)
549. “Detail Man” aka ‘I’m Your Detail Man” (recorded live at John Fogerty’s 50th birthday party at his home in Beverly Hills, CA on May 28, 1995; can be found online)
550.634-5789 (SOULSVILLE, U.S.A.)” (recorded live at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Nov. 16, 2019; can be found online) * Springsteen has performed this Wilson Picket 1965 classic numerous times. A song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper.


“The Ties The Bind” The River Collection” (2015); “Chapter and Verse” (2016); “Springsteen on Broadway” (2018)

551. “Down by the River (Sax Song)” (recorded in 1977 and appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Definitive Darkness Outtakes Collection and Darkness Outtakes 1978, Vol. 1: The Iceman)
552. “Better Things” (Springsteen joins The Kinks’ Ray Davies on this song which appears on his album See My Friends, 2010) * A song written by Ray Davies and originally released by The Kinks in 1981.
553. “Chinatown”
(Springsteen joins The Bleachers on this song which appears on their album Taking the Sadness Out of Saturday Night, 2020) * A song by Jack Antonoff and Evan Smith.
554. “The Highway”
(Springsteen joins Wesley Stace aka John Wesley Harding at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ; can be found online) * A song written by Bruce Springsteen and originally appears on Springsteen’s The River in 1980. See #72

555. “I Ain’t Got No Home” (Folkways: A Vision Shared – A Tribute to Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly by various artists, 1988) * A song written and originally recorded by Woody Guthrie; appears on Guthrie’s Dust Bowl Ballads, 1940.
556. “Summer Soldier (Holler If Ya Hear Me)” (a duet with Stewart Francke and released on his 2011 album Heartless World) * The song is the album’s single and opening track.
557. “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love” (recorded live during the World Tour 1992-1993; can be found online) * A song by Bert Berns, Solomon Burke and Jerry Wexler; originally recorded by Solomon Burke in 1964.
558. “Brown Eyed Girl” (recorded live at Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, AU on Jan. 30, 2017; appears on The Live Series: Songs Under Cover, 2020) * A song written and recorded by Van Morrison in 1967.
559. “Only the Strong Survive” (Only the Strong Survive, 2022) * A song written by Jerry Butler, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; originally released as a single by Jerry Butler in 1969.
560. “Darkness Darkness” (Bruce Springsteen Band’s instrumental performance of The Youngblood’s 1969 single; recorded live at The Back Door in Richmond, VA in 1972; can found online) * A song written by The Youngbloods’ Jesse Colin Young.
561. Outside Looking In”  (recorded in 1977 and appears on The Promise: Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story, 2010)
562. “Haunted House” (recorded live at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 31, 1980, during the Halloween show when Bruce was carried onstage in a coffin and chased by roadies in ghost attire; can be found online) * A song by Bob Geddins and originally performed by Johnny Fuller.
563. “Out Of Limits” (recorded live at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 31, 1980, during the Halloween show when Bruce was carried onstage in a coffin and chased by roadies in ghost attire. The set also features a version of Johnny Fuller’s “Haunted House”; can be found online) * A 1963 surf rock instrumental piece written by Michael Z. Gordon and originally performed by The Marketts.
564. Lady and The Doctor” (recorded in 1972; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Early YearsUnearthed, and Before The Fame)
565. Turn! Turn! Turn!” (recorded live with The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn at Amway Arena in Orlando, FL on April 23, 2008; appears on Magic Tour Highlights, 2008) * A song written by Pete Seeger that became an international hit for The Byrds in 1965.
566. “New York Song” (Springsteen’s May 31, 1973 radio performance was broadcast live on Richmond, Virginia’s WGOE-FM; appears on the unofficial release of Live Sessions: Houston, Boston & Richmond, 2015) * Springsteen would merge this song in mid-1973 with his early 1972 composition “Vibes Man” to create “New York City Serenade.”
567. “Dirty Water” (originally recorded live by Springsteen at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Apr. 8, 1984. My favorite versions are the ones performed live in Boston, MA, especially Springsteen’s solo performance with only the harmonica; can be found online) * A 1965 single that was originally the one and only hit from The Standells, a garage rock band based in Los Angeles.
568. “Jesse” (recorded in 1972 at Jim Cretecos’ apartment in New York City, NY; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Early Years, Unearthed, and Before The Fame)
569. “Street Fighting Man” (recorded live at Brendan Byrne Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ on Aug. 6, 1984; appears on the Brendan Byrne Arena: August 6, 1984, an official live download in 2020) * a song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and released by The Rolling Stones on their 1968 album Beggars Banquet
570. “Long Way Home” (an instrumental recorded in 1981/82 at Springsteen’s home during his Nebraska period)
571. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” (recorded live at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN; can be found online) * Springsteen also joined Mick Jagger on vocals for a performance of this song at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 1988, which is available at a number of places. The Jagger/Richards tune was a #1 hit for the Rolling Stones in 1965.
572. “Hoochie Coochie Man” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Keller Hall Gymnasium in Richmond, VA on Oct. 23, 1971) * A blues standard written by Willie Dixon and first recorded by Muddy Waters in 1954.
573. “Here She Comes Walkin'” (originally recorded live in Chicago, IL on October 11, 1980; it has been performed many times, usually as a lead-in to “I Wanna Mary You.” The song is definitely an original Springsteen song all on its own. It can be found online)
574. “Gloria” (recorded live on May 1, 2014 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL, during the High Hopes Tour; can be found online) * A song written by Van Morrison and originally released by Them as a B-side in 1964.
575. “Precious Memories” (a home demo recorded in 1981; appears on The Lost Masters I, 1996) * A traditional gospel hymn credited to J.B.F. Wright in 1925.
576. Part Man, Part Monkey” (recorded in 1990 and is a Human Touch studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
577. “Pretty Boy Floyd” aka “Ballad of Pretty Boy Floyd” (a studio outtake from We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, 2006) * A song written by Woody Guthrie in 1939.
578. “Goin’ Back to Georgia” (one of three songs recorded by Steel Mill at Pacific Recording Studio in San Mateo, CA on Feb. 22, 1970; appears on several bootlegs and unofficial releases, including The Unsurpassed Springsteen, Vol. 1, 1994)
579. “Surprise, Surprise” (Working on a Dream, 2009)
580. “Blowin’ in the Wind” (recorded live at Chateau De Vincennes in Paris, France during a guest appearance at the S.O.S. Racisme Concert on June 18, 1988; can be found online) * A song written by Bob Dylan in 1962; the most commercially successful version of Dylan’s song is by Peter, Paul and Mary, peaking at #2 in 1963.
581. “Mr. Outside(recorded in 1980 and is a studio outtake from The River sessions; appears on The Ties That Bind: The River Collection, 2015)
582. “Phantoms” aka “Over The Hills Of St. George” (recorded in 1973 and appears on the unofficial release Deep Down In The Vaults, 1998) * Springsteen later uses same melody on “Zero and Blind Terry.”
583. “Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes” (recorded live at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY on Nov. 22, 2009, the final show of Working On A Dream Tour. This is Clarence Clemons’ final show with the E Street Band and appears online as an official live download) * A song written by Chuck Willis who originally released it as a single in 1958.
584. “Town Called Heartbreak” (performed as a duet by Springsteen and wife, Patti Scialfa, in preparation for the Magic Tour at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ on Sept. 25, 2007; can be found online) * A song written by Patti Scialfa and released on her 2007 album Play It As It Lays.
585. “Down to the Riverside” aka Grandpa’s Gone Down” (an unreleased song from the Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. period and recorded live at The Back Door in Richmond, Va on Feb. 25, 1972; can be found online)
586. “Angel’s Blues” aka “She’s So Fine” (recorded live in Houston, TX on Mar. 10, 1974, during what is considered The Wild, The Innocent, & The E Street Shuffle Tour; can be found online)
587. “Betty Jean” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters XVI and The Lost Masters Essential Collection, Vol. 2) * A song not to be confused with the Chuck Berry song “Betty Jean” that Bruce Springsteen covered live in 1992. See #768
588. “My Heart is an Open Book” (a home demo recorded in 1981; appears on the unofficial release Fist Full of Dollars, 1998)
589. “Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won’t Do)” (recorded live at Brendan Byrne Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ on July 25, 1992; appears on the official live download Bruce Springsteen: Meadowlands – 7/25/92, 2019) * A song written by Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper, and Eddie Floyd; originally released by Wilson Pickett as a single in 1966.
590. “Rave On” (recorded live at The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA on July 7, 1978; appears on The Live Series: Songs Under Cover, 2020) * Sonny West released “Rave On” as a single in February of 1958. A few months later, the song was covered by Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
591. “Shake” (recorded live at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, Ireland on July 27, 2013; can be found online) * A song written and originally recorded by Sam Cooke in 1964.
592. “Bless My Soul” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at the Backdoor Club in Richmond, VA in February of 1972; can be found online)
593. “Richfield Whistle” (recorded in 1983; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters XVIII, The Lost Masters Essential Collection, Vol. 1 and Garage Sessions) * An unreleased song developed from the 1981-1982 home demo “James Lincoln Deere.”
594. “Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)/I Thank You” (recorded live with Sam Moore and the Alliance Singers at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ on Dec. 5, 2003, during a Christmas Benefit Show; can be found online) * Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)” is a song composed by Steve Cropper and Otis Redding and originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1966; “I Thank You” is a song written by David Porter and Isaac Hayes and originally recorded by Sam & Dave, released in early 1968.
595. “Come Together” (recorded live with Gary Clark, Jr. at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, DC on Apr. 24, 2022, during the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor which was presented to Jon Stewart; can be found online) * A song originally recorded by The Beatles in 1969.
596. “Goin’ Down Slow” (recorded live by Steel Mill at The Matrix in San Francisco, CA on Jan. 13, 1970; appears on the unofficial release of Rockin’ Roots Of Bruce Springsteen, 2015) * Originally was assumed by some to be the much-covered blues standard of the same name, but a surviving bootleg recording reveals it to be an entirely new and original lyrical work.
597. “The Ballad” (recorded in 1977 and is a studio outtake from The Darkness on the Edge of Town sessions; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including Castaway and Darkness Outtakes 1978, Vol. 1: The Iceman) * The lyrics are hard to make out on the outtake, but the instrumental track is excellent.
598. Santa Ana” (recorded in 1973 and is studio outtake from The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle sessions; appears on Tracks, 1998)
599. “7 Rooms of Gloom” (Only the Strong Survive, 2022) written by Holland/Dozier/Holland and originally performed by The Four Tops.

600. “Little Bit O’ Soul” (recorded live at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 13, 2009; can be online) * A song by British songwriters John Carter and Ken Lewis; originally released in 1965 by The Little Darlings and later popularized by The Music Explosion in 1967.

Review of 501-600: 40 original songs by Bruce Springsteen; 1 co-write with another songwriter; 2 original songs recorded, but written by other songwriters, and 57 covers of previously released songs written by other songwriters.

“Western Stars” (2019); “Blinded by the Light” Soundtrack (2019); “Western Stars – Songs from the Film” (2019)

601. “Lady Walking Down by the River” (a song written by Bruce Springsteen in 1969 and performed by Steel Mill. Springsteen took the “And now the lovers…” verse from his 1968 poem Seascape; appears live on several bootlegs and European releases)
602. “Something You Got”
(appeared live on a Mar. 9, 1974 radio broadcast on Houston’s KLOL-FM; the complete performance was recorded off the airwaves and has since circulated among fans.) * A song written by New Orleans R&B singer and songwriter Chris Kenner who released it as a single in 1961.
603. “Sitting on Top of the World” aka “Sittin’ on Top of the World”
(recorded live by The Bruce Springsteen Band at The Back Door in Richmond, VA on Feb. 4, 1972; can be found online) * A blues song written and originally performed by the Mississippi Sheiks in 1930.

604. “Baby, I’m So Cold” (originally recorded in early 1982 as a acoustic demo and on May 11, 1982 as a studio recording; appears on the unofficial release The Lost Masters X, 1996)
605. “Vibes Man” (recorded in 1972; appears on a several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Demo Tapes, The Early Years, Vol. One, The Unsurpassed Springsteen, Vol. 4, and more)
606. Jumbeliah (Roll Over)” (recorded live by Dr. Zoom & the Sonic Boom in 1971; can be found online)
607. “Love is a Crazy Thing” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at The Back Door in Richmond, VA on Feb. 4, 1972; can be found online)
608. “Southside Shuffle” (recorded live by Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom at a venue in Union, NJ on May 15, 1971; can be found online)
609. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (recorded live with U2 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, NY on Mar. 14, 2005, during the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony; can be found online) * A song originally recorded by U2 for their 1987 album The Joshua Tree.
610. “The ’59 Sound” (Springsteen joined The Gaslight Anthem at the Glastonbury Festival “Worthy Farm” in Pilton, England on June 27, 2009 and Hard Rock Calling “Hyde Park” in London, England on June 28, 2009; both live recordings can be found online) * A 2008 song by the American rock band The Gaslight Anthem.
611. Lucille” (recorded live at Stadio San Siro in Milan, Italy on July 17, 2016; appears on The Live Series: Songs Under Cover, 2020) * The 1957 hit single was written by Little Richard and Albert Collins.
612. “Seven Nights to Rock” (recorded live a number of times; appears on several official live downloads) * A song written by Buck Trail, Henry Glover, and Louis Innis; originally released by Moon Mullican in 1956.
613. “Ring of Fire” (recorded live at the Sommet Center in Nashville, TN on Nov. 18, 2009, during the Working on a Dream Tour; can be found online) * A song made popular by Johnny Cash in 1963; written by June Carter and Merle Kilgore.
614. “Rose Tattoo” (recorded live with The Dropkick Murphys during the Covid-19 Pandemic on May 29, 2020. Springsteen did a remote guest appearance with Dropkick Murphys at their Streaming Outta Fenway concert. The event was streamed live on the band’s social media accounts and on Sirius XM’s E Street Radio channel; can be found online) * Donations were raised during the event to benefit Boston Resiliency Fund, Habitat For Humanity, and Feeding America.
615. “Mystery Train” (recorded during soundcheck with Patti Scialfa, Lisa Lowell, Soozie Tyrell, Southside Johnny, Garry Tallent, and Nils Lofgren at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ on Dec. 18, 2000; can be found online) * A song written and recorded by Junior Parker in 1953.
616. “Who Do You Love” (recorded live at Kobenhavns Idraetspark in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 25, 1988, performed during the Tunnel of Love tour; can be found online) * Springsteen has often used Bo Didley’s 1956 classic as the intro to “She’s The One.”
617. “Something” (recorded live at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ on Dec. 3, 2001; can be found online) * A song by the Beatles; written by George Harrison and released on the band’s 1969 album Abbey Road
618. “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide” (recorded live at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, MA on Apr. 21, 2009; can be found online) * A song originally recorded by ZZ Top that appears on their album Degüello, 1979.
619. “Slim Harpo Medley (I’m A King Bee”, “Rainin’ In My Heart”, and “I Got Love If You Want It”, “Baby Scratch My Back”) (a medley performed on Episode 28 of Springsteen’s From My Home to Yours series on Sirius XM Radio) * All songs by Slim Harpo.
620. “Drop on Down and Cover Me” (recorded during the Born in the U.S.A. sessions; lyrics would later evolve into “Cover Me”, but music was entirely different; can be found online)
621. “I Don’t Want To Go Home” (a rare live recording ft. Springsteen and Van Zandt on lead vocals; can be found online) * A song written by Steve Van Zandt for Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes’ album I Don’t Want To Go Home, 1976.
622. “Sweet Soul Music” (recorded live on several occasions; appears on Springsteen’s LA Sports Arena, California 1988, an official live download in 2015) * A single originally recorded by Arthur Conley at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL in 1967; written by Arthrur Conley and Otis Redding (and posthumously by Sam Cooke due to a legal settlement).
623. “Curtis Mayfield Medley” (recorded live at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY on Mar. 1, 1994, during the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. Springsteen presented Mayfield with a special “Legend Award,” followed with a live tribute by Springsteen, Steve Cropper, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Vernon Reid, Steve Winwood, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Narada Michael Walden, Don Was, and others; can be found online) * A collection of songs by Curtis Mayfield.
624. “The Weight” (recorded live at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on May 2, 2012; can be found online) * During the final show of the first U.S. leg of the Wrecking Ball tour. The song is played in memory of the late Levon Helm and was a request. This classic song was originally released as a single by The Band in 1968.
625. “Follow That Dream” (recorded live in 1983; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters XVII, The Lost Masters XVIII, The Lost Masters Essential Collection, Vol. 1, and Murder Incorporated) * A version of the 1962 song made famous by Elvis Presley.
626. “Oklahoma Hills” (recorded live with Arlo Guthrie, Joe Ely and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott at Severance Hall in Cleveland, OH on Sept.29, 1996, during a Woody Guthrie Tribute; can be found online) * A song written by Woody Guthrie.
627. “Do You Love Me” (recorded live during the Born in the U.S.A. tour in 1984/85, often as an interlude to “Twist and Shout”; can be found online) * A song written by Berry Gordy, Jr. and originally released by The Contours in 1962.
628. “Walking the Dog” (recorded live at the Allen Theatre in Cleveland, OH on Feb. 1, 1974; can be found online) * A song by Rufus Thomas from 1963.
629. “I Want You” (recorded live at the Westbury Music Fair in Westbury, NY on Feb. 23, 1975; can be found online) * A song originally recorded by Bob Dylan in 1966.
630. “All I Need” (studio version recorded in 1981; appears on the bootleg album The Lost Masters VII, 1996) * A live soundcheck version of a Aug. 7, 1981 performance at Brendan Byrne Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ can be found online, too. Gary U.S. Bonds recorded “All I Need” for his 1982 album On The Line, one of eight songs on the album that were produced by Bruce Springsteen with Steven Van Zandt.
631. “You Gotta Be Kind’ (A reggae song from The River era recorded in January of 1980; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters VII, 1996)
632. “Wedding Bells” (recorded live during a soundcheck at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ; can be found online) * A song written by Claude Boone and recorded by Hank Williams in 1949.
633. Delivery Man” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; the second version of song appears on the bootleg album The Lost Masters XVII, 1996)
634. “Wheels Make the World Go Round” (recorded in 1981/82; appears on the unofficial release The Lost Masters X, 1996)
635.  “Seven Tears” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on a variety of bootleg albums)
636. “When You Walk in the Room” (recorded live at The Bottom Line in New York City, NY on Aug. 15, 1975; can be found online) * A song written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon who released it as a single B-side in 1963.
637. “I Got to Have You, Baby” (recorded in early 1972 by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Challenger Eastern Surfboards in Highlands, NJ; can be found online)
638. “You Gotta Fight (For What You Want)” (recorded at Springsteen’s home in Holmdel, NJ, sometime between Sept. and Dec., 1979; appears on The Definitive River Outtakes Collection, Vol. 1, 1995)
639. “California Sun” (This cover of The Rivieras’ 1964 classic was performed at Pier Sixty in New York City, NY, during the fifth annual Joe Torre ‘Safe At Home Foundation’ benefit; there are a number of decent bootlegs that feature this song)
640. “Street Queen” (recorded in 1972/73; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Demo Tapes and The Early Years, Vol. 1)
641. “Sugarland” (recorded sometime between mid-January and mid-February 1983 at Thrill Hill West, Springsteen’s home studio in Los Angeles, CA. It was planned for release in 1983 had an album seen the light that year; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters XVII, 1996)
642. “Find It Where You Can” (an acoustic home demo recorded in 1979 and is a studio outtake from The River sessions; appears on the bootleg album The Lost Masters IX, 1996)
643. “When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)” (recorded live at Slane Castle in Slane, Ireland on June 1, 1985; can be found at a variety of places online, though sound quality is poor) * A song written and composed by Brian Wilson with additional lyrics by Mike Love for The Beach Boys 1965 album The Beach Boys Today!
644. “Rag Mama Rag” (recorded live at PalaIsozaki in Turin, Italy on Oct. 2, 2006, during The Seeger Sessions Band Tour; can be found online) * A song by The Band which was first released on their 1969 album The Band.
645. “Cuts Like a Knife” (recorded live with Bryan Adams at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON, during the star-studded closing ceremony of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017; can be found online) * A song by Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams. It was originally released in May of 1983 as the second single from his third studio album Cuts Like a Knife, 1983.
646. “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” (recorded live at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 6, 2015, during the 25th annual benefit gala dinner and concert for MusiCares Person of the Year; can be found online) * Springsteen’s backing band for his performance of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” included Tom Morello and Don Was. A song written and originally recorded by Bob Dylan for the soundtrack of the 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.
647. “Rock and Roll Music” (recorded live with Billy Joel, James Taylor, Paul Simon and more at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY on Dec. 13, 1987, during an all-star benefit for homeless children; can be found online) * A 1957 hit single written and originally recorded by Chuck Berry. 
  648. “I Just Want to Make Love to You” (recorded live with the Tangiers Blues Band at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ on June 17, 2018; can be found online) * A song written by the great Willie Dixon and first recorded by Muddy Waters in 1954.
649. “GT88” (an instrumental recorded live by Steel Mill at the “Sunshine In” in Asbury Park, NJ in early 1970’s; can be found online)

650. “Unsatisfied Heart” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters Vol. XVI, 1996)


“Letter to You” (2020); “The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts” (2021); “Only the Strong Survive” (2022)

651. “Night Train” (recorded live at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA on Sept. 30, 1978; can be found online) * Jimmy Forrest originally recorded “Night Train” in 1952 as a sultry, earthy R&B instrumental.
652. “Bad Moon Rising”
(recorded live at a private benefit for Springsteen’s kids’ school in April of 2005 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ; can be found online) * Springsteen has performed the Creedence Clearwater Revival song live many times. A song written by John Fogerty.
653. “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu”
(recorded live at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ on June 17, 2018; can be found online) * A song written and originally recorded by Huey ‘Piano’ Smith on the Mississippi-based Ace Records in 1957.
654. “Allentown” (recorded live with Billy Joel at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, NY on Oct. 16, 2008, during “Change Rocks” benefit show; can be found online) * A song originally recorded by Billy Joel in 1982.

655. “Fugitive’s Dream” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters XVI, 1996)
656. “You Better Be Nice to Me, Baby” (recorded by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Garfield Park in Long Branch, NJ on Sept. 1, 1971; can be found online)
657. “Break Out” (recorded in 1977; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Definitive Darkness Outtakes Collection and Darkness Outtakes 1978, Vol. 1: The Iceman)
658. “I Don’t Know” (an early home demo recorded in 1979 prior to The River, 1980; appears on The Definitive River Outtakes Collection, Vol. 1 bootleg, 1995)
659. “Forever Young” (recorded live at St. Peter’s Church in New York City, NY, during the memorial service for John H. Hammond who had passed away on July 10th of that year. The song was performed in a solo acoustic guitar and harmonica arrangement; it also plays over the closing credits of the 1990 documentary John Hammond: From Bessie Smith To Bruce Springsteen) * A song written by Bob Dylan and originally released in 1974. Springsteen and Dylan also performed song as a duet at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 1995.
660. “Everybody Wants My Baby” (recorded in 1980 and is a studio outtake from The River sessions; appears on The Lost Masters VII: Stockton Boy bootleg.
661. “Tumbling Dice” (Springsteen joins the Rolling Stones at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Dec. 15, 2012; the concert was broadcast worldwide via a pay-per-view special) * The original version, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, was a hit for the Rolling Stones in 1972.
662. Got My Mo-Jo Working (But It Just Won’t Work on You)” (recorded live at Keller Hall Gymnasium at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA on Oct. 23, 1971; can be found online) * A blues song written by Preston “Red” Foster and first recorded by Ann Cole in 1956. Muddy Waters popularized it in 1957.
663. “I Wanna Start a New Life” (a home demo recorded in late-1979; appears on The Definitive River Outtakes Collection, Vol. 1 bootleg, 1995)
664. “Blowin’ Down the Road” (recorded live with Joe Ely at Severance Hall in Cleveland, OH, during a Woody Guthrie tribute concert on Sept. 29, 1996; can be found online) * In September of 1996, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and Case Western Reserve University co-hosted the 10-day event Hard Travelin’: The Life And Legacy Of Woody Guthrie.
665. “Money (That’s What I Want)” (recorded live at the Louisburg Farm in Wellington FL on Jan. 22, 2016; can be found online) * A song written by Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford; originally recorded by Barrett Strong in 1959.
666. “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” (recorded live by The Bruce Springsteen Band at Newark State College in Union, NJ on May 15, 1971; can be found online) * A song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King; originally recorded by The Shirelles in 1960.
667. “Love Me Tender” (recorded live at Joe Lewis Arena in Detroit, MI on Mar. 28, 1988; appears on Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 1988, an official live download in 2020) * A song originally recorded by Elvis Presley in 1956.
668. “Little Queenie” (recorded live at The Uptown Theatre in Milwaukee, WI on Oct. 2, 1975; can be found online) * A song written and recorded by Chuck Berry who released it as a single in 1959.
669. “The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze” (recorded live with The Sessions Band at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on June 25, 2006; can be found online) * A 19th-century popular song first published in 1867.
670. Sha-La-La” (recorded live at a venue on Nov. 24, 1975; appears on London 11/24/1975, an official live download in 2020) * Originally released as a single by The Shirelles in 1964 and Manfred Mann in 1965; a song written by Robert Mosley and Robert Taylor.
671. “People Get Ready” (recorded live with U2 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA on Oct. 17, 2005; can be found online) * Springsteen joined U2 during the first encore of their show in Philadelphia; a song originally recorded by The Impressions in 1965.
672. “Hound Dog” (recorded live with Cats On A Smooth Surface, the house band at The Stone Pony throughout the 1980s. This particular live performance was at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on July 23, 1989; can be found online) * A song written by written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and originally recorded by Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton in 1952; obviously made famous by Elvis Presley in 1956.
673. “All Along The Watchtower” (recorded live with Exit 105 at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts in Pittsburgh, PA on Dec. 2, 2004, during the “Flood Aid ’04” benefit concert; can be found online) * A song written and recorded by Bob Dylan; The Jimi Hendrix version, released six months after Dylan’s original recording, became a Top 20 single in 1968.
674. “Break My Heart (Tonight)” (recorded in 1978; appears on various bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters XIV, 1996)
675. “Crying” (Springsteen has performed Roy Orbison’s 1961 classic song on several occasions, including his performance with Orbison on Roy Orbison And Friends: A Black & White Night, the 1987 TV special; Springsteen also performed it live at Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, NY, during the fourth annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony on Jan. 18, 1989) * The song was written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson.
676. “Cherokee Queen” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Richmond Arena in Richmond, VA on Mar. 17, 1972; appears on the bootleg album The Pre- Street Shuffle)
677. “If I Had a Hammer” (an unreleased studio outtake from We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, 2006) * A song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. 
678. “Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore” (an unreleased studio outtake from We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, 2006) * traditional African-American spiritual first noted during the American Civil War.
679. “Goin’ Cali” (recorded in 1991 and is a Human Touch studio outtake; appears on Tracks, 1998)
680. “Wear My Wing Around Your Neck” (recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on Nov. 24, 1975; appears on Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – London 11/24/1975, an official live download in 2020) * A song originally recorded by Elvis Presley in 1958; written by Bert Carroll and Russell Moody.
681. “I Come and Stand At Every Door” (an unreleased studio outtake from We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, 2006) * based on the works of Nâzım Hikmet.
682. The Klansman” (recorded in 1983 and is a Born in the U.S.A. studio outtake; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters XVI and The Lost Masters Essential Collection, Vol. 2 )
683. “Tell Him” (recorded live with Patti Scialfa at Harry’s Roadhouse in Asbury Park on Dec. 19, 2004; can be found online) * A song originally released as “Tell Her” in 1962 by Gil Hamilton; The Exciters released the song as “Tell Him” in 1963.
684. “Stand by Me” (recorded live with U2 at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, PA on Sept. 25, 1987; can be found online) * A song inspired by the spiritual hymn “Lord Stand By Me”; originally released by Ben E. King in 1961.
685. “Can’t Stand Losing You” (recorded live with Sting at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, NY on Oct. 1, 2011, during charity concert marking Sting’s 60th birthday and 25th anniversary of his solo career; can be found online) * The proceeds from this event went to the Robin Hood Foundation to fight poverty; a song by The Police from 1978.
686. “Jeannie, I Want to Thank You” (recorded live by Steel Mill at The Matrix in San Francisco on Jan. 13, 1970; can be found online)
687. “Robert Ford” aka “Robert Ford and Jesse James” and “Jesse James” (a home demo recorded prior to 1982’s Nebraska; appears on the Fist Full Of Dollars bootleg, 1998) * Not to be confused with “The Ballad of Jesse James,” released in 2016 on Chapter and Verse.
688. “Under the Gun” (There are multiple work-in-progress versions of “Under the Gun”; a version from June 14, 1979 appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases)
689. “Garden State Parkway Blues” (recorded live by Steel Mill at Monmouth College in W. Long Branch, NJ on Apr. 24, 1970; can be found online)
690. “Take Out Some Insurance” (recorded live at The Back Door in Richmond, VA on Feb. 4, 1972; can be found online) * Also known as “Take Out Some Insurance on Me, Baby (If You Love Me, Baby)” or “Take Out Some Insurance on Me Baby.” This blues song was originally released in 1959 by Jimmy Reed and credited to Jesse Stone.
691. “Sea Cruise” (recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on Aug. 16, 1981; can be found online) * A song written and originally recorded by Huey “Piano” Smith and His Clowns in 1959.
692. “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)” (recorded live with The Swingin’ Medallions at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC on Sept. 16, 2009; can be found online) * A popular song written by Don Smith and Cyril Vetter and originally recorded in 1964 by Dick Holler & the Holidays.
693. “Talking to the King” (recorded live with Joe Gruschecky at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ on Jan. 15, 2011, during The Light of Day Foundation event; can be found online) * A song written by Joe Grushecky and released on Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers’ 1992 album End Of The Century.
694. “Red River Rock” (During his Nebraska writing and home recording sessions, Springsteen took a break from his own material and recorded his one-man cover of the rock instrumental, whistling in place of the absent synthesizers. The song appears on the bootleg Fistful Of Dollars) * A folk song and cowboy music standard of uncertain origins that has gone by different names.
695. “Last Night in Texas” (recorded live by Dr. Zoom & The Sonic Boom at Newark State College in Union, NJ on May 15, 1971; can be found online) * It may be a bit generous to call this song an original, because Springsteen structured it on Sonny Boy Williamson II’s 1963 blues single “One Way Out.”
696. “Love of the Common People” (recorded live with Curtis King, Jr. at The Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland in November of 2006 during the Bruce Springsteen with The Seeger Sessions Band Tour; appears on Live in Dublin, 2007) * A song written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins; eventually released in 1970 on John Hurley’s album John Hurley Sings about People. Interestingly, it was first released in January of 1967 by The Four Preps.
697. “Heatwave” (recorded live at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, Australia on Feb. 12, 2014; can be found online) * A song written by the songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland and first made popular by Martha and the Vandellas in 1963.
698. “Louie Louie” (recorded live at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on Apr. 19, 2014; can be found online) * A song written and composed by Richard Berry in 1955; The Kingsmen’s 1963 hit version became a huge international hit. “Louie Louie” is the most recorded rock song in music history.
699. “I’m Turning into Elvis” (recorded live during The Ghost Of Tom Joad solo acoustic tour on Nov.19, 1996 in Memphis, TN; can be found online)

700. “Jailhouse Rock” (recorded life at Festival Park in Werchter, Belgium, during the TW Classic Festival; can be found online) * A song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller that first became a hit for Elvis Presley in 1957.

Review of 601-700: 35 original songs by Bruce Springsteen; 65 covers of previously released songs written by other songwriters.


701. “Burning Love” (recorded live at “pre-show” at Stade de France in Paris, France on June 29, 2013; can be found online) * A song written by Dennis Linde and originally recorded by country-soul artist Arthur Alexander; later brought to fame by Elvis Presley in 1972.
702. “Mony Mony” (recorded live at the United Center in Chicago, IL on May 12, 2009, during the Working on a Dream tour; can be found online) * A 1968 single by Tommy James and the Shondells.

703. “She’s Sure the Girl I Love” (recorded live at Monmouth Arts Center in Red Bank, NJ on Aug. 1, 1976, during The Lawsuit Tour; can be found online) * A song written by Barry Mann and his partner and wife Cynthia Weil, this hit was originally recorded as “He’s Sure the Boy I Love” by The Crystals with Darlene Love on lead vocals. 
704. “Can I Get a Witness” (recorded live with Little Steven “Van Zandt” & The Disciples of Soul at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ on May 27, 2017; can be found online) * A song composed by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland; originally recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1963.
705. “I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love with You)” (recorded during a fascinating soundcheck, taped from outside the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ on Sept. 20, 1978; can be found online) * A song written and originally recorded by Hank Williams.
706. “Dance, Dance, Dance” (Bruce Springsteen Band recorded this song live at Damrosch Park in New York City, NY on July 23, 1971)
707. “Hey Good Lookin'” (recorded live during a soundcheck at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ on Dec. 18, 2000; can be found online) * A 1951 song written and recorded by Hank Williams. 
708. “Roll Over Beethoven” (recorded live at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO on Oct. 25, 2009; can be found online) * A song written by Chuck Berry that was originally a hit single for him in 1956.
709. “Make Up Your Mind” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band in Richmond, VA during the month of February in 1972; can be found online)
710. “Sweet Melinda” (recorded live by Steel Mill at The Upstage in Asbury Park, NJ on Jan. 23, 1971; can be found online)  
711. “Let’s Go, Let’s Go, Let’s Go” (recorded live at Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, VA on Mar. 6, 2003; can be found online) * Springsteen was joined on-stage by Richmond native and former Steel Mill vocalist Robbin Thompson and Virginia native Bruce Hornsby; A song written by Hank Ballard and originally a hit single in 1960 for Hank Ballard & The Midnighters.
712. “I’m Into Something Good” (recorded live by The Bruce Springsteen Band at The Back Door in Richmond, VA on Feb. 4, 1972; can be found online) * A song composed by Gerry Goffin (lyrics) and Carole King (music) and made famous by Herman’s Hermits. The song was originally recorded by Cookies’ member Earl-Jean in 1964.
713. “Keep The Car Running” (recorded live with Arcade Five’s Win Butler and Régine Chassagne at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, ON on Oct. 14, 2007) * A song by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire in 2007.
714. “Magic Kind of Loving” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at The Back Door Club in Richmond, VA on Feb. 26/27?, 1972; can be found online)
715. “You Don’t Leave Me No Choice” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band in South Amboy, NJ during July of 1971; can be found online) * Barbara Dinkins and Delores “Dee” Holmes aka “The Zoomettes” from Springsteen’s short-lived Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom were featured on this song with Barbara on lead.  
716. “I’m in Love Again” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band in July of 1971; can be found online) * See Above, Dee Holmes is featured on lead vocals.
717. “Change It” aka “Change It (Revolution)” and “Changing Children”, the latter being based on misheard lyrics. (recorded live by Steel Mill at D’Scene in South Amboy, NJ on Jan. 18, 1971; can be found online) * Springsteen and Robbin Thompson shared vocals on the song.
718. “Southern Sun” (recorded in 1972 during the sessions leading up to Springsteen’s debut in 1973; appears on several bootleg albums and unofficial releases, including Unearthed and Before the Fame)
719. “The Wanderer” (recorded live at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA on Sept. 21, 2009; can be found online) * A song by Ernie Maresca and originally released as a single by Dion in 1961.
720. “All Just to Get to You” (recorded live with guest appearance by Joe Ely at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ during The Alliance Of Neighbors Concert, a benefit for 9-11; can be found online) * A song written by Joe Ely and Will Sexton and originally released on Ely’s 1995 album Letter To Laredo.
721. “Every Day and Every Night” (a home demo recorded in 1979; appears on The Lost Masters VIII bootleg, 1996)
722. “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” (recorded live at Bay Street Theatre in Sags Harbor, NY on Apr. 4, 1998; can be found online) * Performed for a tribute and stage dedication for Elaine Steinbeck, wife of author John Steinbeck (Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and East of Eden) * A song by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
723. “Pipeline” (a band rehearsal version recorded at Springsteen’s Telegraph Hill Road property in Holmdel, NJ, nicknamed “Telegraph Hill Studios” on Feb. 22, 1980; appears on The Lost Masters XI bootleg, 1996) * An instrumental written by Brian Carman and Bob Spickard; originally released by The Chantays as a single in 1962.
724. “I’m Gonna Treat You Right” aka “Wild Kisses” (recorded live during soundcheck at show in Holmdel, NJ on Oct. 26, 1978; can be found online)
725. “When You Dance” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at the Richmond Arena in Richmond, VA on Mar. 17, 1972; appears on the The Pre-Street Shuffle bootleg)
726. “Talking About My Baby” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA on Oct. 30, 1971; can be found online)
727. “Girlfriend Blues” (recorded live by Steel Mill at Asbury Park’s “Sunshine In” on July 17, 1970; can be found online)
728. “Get Out of Denver” (recorded live at Invesco Field At Mile High in Denver, CO on Sept. 25, 2003; can be found online) * A song written by Bob Seger and originally released on his 1974 album Seven
729. “Waltz Across Texas” (recorded live at Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX on Nov. 9, 1980; can be found online) * A song originally recorded by Ernest Tubb and His Texas Troubadours.
730. “Like a Rolling Stone” (recorded live at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on May 19, 2009; can be found online) * A song written by Bob Dylan and originally released as a single by him in 1965.
731. “No Money Down” (recorded live at The Bottom Line in New York City, NY on July 13, 1974; can be found online) * A song written and recorded by Chuck Berry in 1955.
732. “Soul Deep” (recorded live with Gary U.S. Bonds at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ on Apr. 29, 2003, during a benefit show called “The Hope Concert”; can be found online) * A song originally released by Robbie Lane and the Disciples in 1966. The Box Tops covered it in 1969.
733. “My Generation” (recorded live by The Castiles at The Left Foot in Freehold, NJ on Sept. 30, 1967; can be found online) Springsteen has covered the 1965 classic by The Who a number of times, but this is the version chosen for this list.
734. “Just Like a Woman” (recorded live during soundcheck at The Omni in Atlanta, GA on Mar. 23, 1988; can be found online) * A song written by Bob Dylan and first released on his 1966 album, Blonde on Blonde.
735. “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” (recorded live during soundcheck at The Omni in Atlanta, GA on Mar. 23, 1988; can be found online) * A song written by Bennie Benjamin, Horace Ott and Sol Marcus for the jazz singer and pianist Nina Simone, who first recorded it in 1964.
736. “One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)” (recorded live during soundcheck at The Omni in Atlanta, GA on Mar. 23, 1988; can be found online) * A song written and recorded by Bob Dylan. It is the fourth track on his 1966 album Blonde on Blonde.
737. “A Satisfied Mind” (recorded live during soundcheck at The Omni in Atlanta, GA on Mar. 23, 1988; can be found online) * A song written by Joe “Red” Hayes and Jack Rhodes.
738. “Living in Rock and Roll” (recorded live with Francine Daniels and Dee Holmes on vocals at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA on Oct. 30, 1971.
739. “Funk Song” (recorded live by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in 1975 and an earlier version in 1972 by the Bruce Springsteen Band; both versions can be found online)
740. “Keep A-Knockin’ (But You Can’t Come In)” (recorded live at The Headliner in Neptune, NJ on July 16, 1983) * A song written written and originally recorded by Richard Wayne Penniman, known professionally as Little Richard in 1957.
741. “Down to Mexico” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at The Back Door in Richmond, VA in 1972)
742. “Around and Around” (recorded live at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Aug. 2, 1987; can be found online) * A 1958 song written and first recorded by Chuck Berry. 
743. “Native American” (recorded live with Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Aug. 21, 2008; can be found online) * A song originally featured on the 1987 album Freedom – No Compromise by Little Steven & The The Disciples of Soul.
744. “Oh Angelyne” (a home demo recorded in 1979 which evolved into “The River”; appears on several bootlegs and unofficial releases, including The Lost Masters VI and The Definitive River Outtakes Collection, Vol. 1)
745. “Let the Four Winds Blow” (recorded live at Joe’s Place in Cambridge, MA on Jan. 6, 1974; can be found online) * A 1961 song by Fats Domino.
746. “Zoom Theme” (recorded live by Dr. Zoom & The Sonic Boom ft. Bruce Springsteen, Steve Van Zandt, David Sancious, Garry Tallent, Vini Lopez, Southside Johnny, Bobby Williams, Albee ‘Albany Al’ Tellone, Bobby Feigenbaum, and an 8-member backing vocal troupe nicknamed “The Zoomettes.” “Big” Danny Gallagher handled the on-stage props at their two concerts in May of 1971; appears on the UK released album Rockin’ Roots of Bruce Springsteen, 2015) * A song written by Bruce Springsteen based on Irving Berlin’s 1911 hit “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.”
747. “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” (recorded live at The Back Door in Richmond, VA on Feb. 4, 1972; can be found online) * A song written and performed by Bob Dylan and featured on his Bringing It All Back Home album in 1965.
748. “Willie and The Hand Jive” (recorded live at Cheers in Long Branch, NJ, during a guest appearance at the club with Bobby Bandiera; can be found online) * A song written by Johnny Otis and originally released as a single in 1958 by the Johnny Otis Show.
749. “Baby Doll” (recorded in 1972 at Jim Cretecos’ apartment in New York City, NY; appears on the bootleg album Before The Fame, 1999)

750. “Come On, Let’s Go” (recorded live with Cats on a Smooth Surface at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Aug. 2, 1987; can be found online) * A song written and originally recorded by Ritchie Valens in 1958.

Bruce Springsteen Live in Concert “2016/2017 Tour”

751. “Angel Baby” (recorded live on June 2, 1974 in Toledo, OH; a rare recording that can be found online.
752. “Better Man” (recorded live with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder on the final night of Springsteen’s Vote For Change Tour at the Continental Airlines Arena in E. Rutherford, NJ on Oct. 13, 2004; can be found online) * A song written by Eddie Vedder and originally released by Pearl Jam in 1994.

753. “Funky Broadway” (recorded live by Steel Mill at Monmouth College in W. Long Branch, NJ. Springsteen also recorded it live with The Shots at The Stone Pony on Sept. 4, 1977; these rare recordings can be found online) * A song written by Arlester “Dyke” Christian and originally released by his band Dyke And The Blazers as a single in 1966.
754. “Your Love is All Around Me” (recorded in 1982; appears on the mid-90’s bootleg album The Lost Masters X, 1996)
755. “Baby Come Back” (a home demo recorded in 1979; appears on the bootleg album The Lost Masters IX, 1996)
756. “All I Wanna Do Is Dance” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band during their February of 1972 residency at The Back Door in Richmond, VA; can be found online) * Not one of Bruce’s best, but definitely fun!
757. “America Under Fire” (recorded live by Steel Mill at The Matrix in San Francisco, CA on Jan. 13, 1970; appears on the bootleg album The Pre-Street Shuffle)
758. “Sure Can Feel the Pain” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at the Student Prince in Asbury Park, NJ on Dec. 3, 1971; can be found online)
759. “The Band’s Just Boppin’ the Blues” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at the Student Prince in Asbury Park, NJ on Nov. 13, 1971; can be found online)
760. “Come On” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA on May 23, 1970; can be found online) * Not to be confused with the Darkness On The Edge Of Town studio outtake “Come On (Let’s Go Tonight).”
761. “Coming Home” aka “I’m Coming Home” and “Mama I’m Coming Home” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA on Oct. 23, 1971; can be found online)
762. “Do You Wanna Dance” (recorded live at Big Man’s West in Red Bank, NJ on Aug. 7, 1982; can be found online) * A song written and originally recorded by Bobby Freeman in 1958.
763. “Club Soul City” (a home demo “short version” recorded in 1981 prior to being donated to Gary U.S. Bonds; can be found online)
764. “Sweet Miss Sally/Mistress Annie” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band in 1971/72; can be found online) * A great jam performance by the band.
765. “Be-Bop-a-Lula” (recorded live with The Straycats at The Fast Lane in Asbury Park, NJ on July 23, 1982; can be found online) * This is Springsteen’s only known full performance of Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps’ 1956 classic, written by Vincent and Sheriff Tex Davis.
766. Lady of Boston” (recorded live by Dr. Zoom & The Sonic Boom in May of 1971; can be found online)
767. “A Change Is Gonna Come” (recorded live at The Omni in Atlanta, GA on Mar. 23, 1988; can be found online) * Springsteen performed this 1964 Sam Cooke classic during a soundcheck.
768. “Betty Jean” (recorded live at The Omni in Atlanta, GA on Mar. 23, 1988; can be found online) * Springsteen performed this song during a soundcheck; the next time he covered the 1960 song by Chuck Berry was four years later when he joined The Iquanas at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans, LA on Feb. 2, 1992. (not to be confused with Springsteen’s own song of the same title from 1983. See #587)
769. “Twenty More Miles” (recorded live by Steel Mill in 1970; there are a few recordings of this song circulating, but audio isn’t clear; can be found online)
770. “Out on the Run” (recorded live during rehearsals in 1979; appears on The Lost Masters IX bootleg, 1996)
771. “She’s A Woman” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at The Ledge in New Brunswick, NJ on Dec. 17, 1971; can be found online)
772. “Run, Shaker Life” (recorded live by Steel Mill at D’scene in South Amboy, NJ on Jan. 18, 1971; can be found online) * A song arranged and adapted by Richie Havens, based on an old Shaker song from around 1700. Richie Havens released it on his 1968 album Something Else Again.
773. “Good Lovin’ Woman” (recorded live by Steel Mill at 7th and Marshall Street Parking Deck in Richmond, VA on Aug. 14, 1970; can be found online)
774. “We’ve Got To Do It” (recorded live by Steel Mill at “Sunshine In” in Asbury Park, NJ on Nov. 27, 1970; can be found online) * Steel Mill opened this show for Black Sabbath.
775. “We’ll All Man the Guns” (recorded live by Steel Mill at 7th and Marshall Parking Deck in Richmond, VA on Aug. 14, 1970; can be found online)
776. “Resurrection” (recorded live by Steel Mill on a few occasions between 1970 and 1971; can be found online)
777. “Sell It and They Will Come” (recorded live at Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle, England on Mar. 2, 1996, during The Ghost Of Tom Joad Solo Acoustic Tour; can be found online)
778. “I Can’t Take It No More” (recorded live by Steel Mill on a few occasions between 1969 and 1971; can be found online) * Springsteen shares vocals with Robbin Thompson.
779. “That Makes Us Great” (a duet with Joe Grushecky in 2017; appears on Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers’ album More Yesterdays Than Tomorrows, 2018) * A song that debuted on Sirius XM’s E Street Radio channel on Apr. 19, 2017; written by Joe Grushecky.
780. “Walking on the Avenue” (a home demo recorded in 1979; appears on the unofficial releases The Lost Masters IX and The Lost Masters Essential Collection)
781. Governor Christie Traffic Jam” (a parody song performed with Jimmy Fallon on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Jan. 14, 2014; can be found online) * The altered lyrics to “Born to Run” were written by Jimmy Fallon.
782. “Whip My Hair” (a parody song performed with Jimmy Fallon on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Nov.16, 2010; Springsteen’s only TV appearance to promote The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story box set; appears on Fallon’s 2012 album Blow Your Pants Off) * A song written by Ronald M. Jackson and originally recorded by Willow Smith who released it as a single in October of 2010.
783. “Omaha” (recorded by The Castiles at The Left Foot in Freehold, NJ on Sept. 16, 1967; can be found online) * A song written by Skip Spence and originally recorded by Moby Grape in 1967.
784. “Sexy and I Know It” (a parody song performed with Jimmy Fallon on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Mar. 2, 2012; can be found online) * A song originally done by LMFAO in 2011.
785. “Baby Don’t Go” (a home demo recorded in 1979 leading up to The River; can be found online)
786. “Mary Louise Watson/Black Widow Spider” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ on Dec.17, 1971; can be found online)
787. “Ruled by the Gun” (a home demo recorded in 1981/82; appears on the The Lost Masters X bootleg, 1996)
788. “Run Through The Jungle” (recorded live at at Sportpaleis Ahoy in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on April 29, 1981, during The River Tour; can be found online) * A song written by John Fogerty and originally released by Creedence Clearwater Revival on their 1970 album Cosmo’s Factory.
789. “96 Tears” (recorded live at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA on Apr. 26, 2009; can be found online, though audio isn’t the best) * A song originally recorded by Question Mark (Rudy Martinez) and The Mysterians in 1966.
790. “Catch the Wind” (recorded live by The Castiles at The Left Foot in Freehold, NJ on Sept. 16, 1967; can be found online) * A song written and released as a single by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan in 1965.
791. “Everyone Loves You” (a home demo recorded in 1979, a short snippet mostly consisting of Springsteen singing harmonies; appears on The Lost Masters IX bootleg, 1996) * Springsteen recorded many demos at his home around the time The River was being cut in the studio.
792. “Look Into My Window” (recorded live by The Castiles at The Left Foot in Freehold, NJ on Sept. 30, 1967; very rare, but can be found online) * A song written by Bruce Springsteen and George Theiss; The Left Foot, a teen club next to St. Peter’s Church in Freehold, NJ, was opened by Father Fred Coleman and another reverend on Sept. 16, 1967. The Castiles were the first band to perform at The Left Foot.
793. “Mr. Jones” (recorded live by The Castiles at The Left Foot in Freehold, NJ in 1967; can be found online) * A song written by Bob Alfano. However, shortly before his death, Alfano gave a radio interview in which he credited Springsteen as his co-writer.
794. “Route 66” (recorded live by the Bruce Springsteen Band at Garfield Park in Long Branch, NJ on Jan. 9, 1971; can be found online, though quality of audio isn’t good.
795. “See My Friends” (recorded live by The Castiles at The Left Foot in Freehold, NJ on Sept. 16, 1967; very rare, but can be found online) * A song written by Ray Davies and originally released by The Kinks in 1965.
796. Temporarily Out of Order” (recorded live by Steel Mill at VCU Gym in Richmond, VA on May 23, 1970; can be found online) * Sadly as with lots of the early live recordings, the sound quality of these rare gems aren’t too good.
797. “Stockton Girls”(an unfinished home demo recorded in the autumn of 1979; can be found online)
798. “Stockton Boys”
(one of four unfinished home demos recorded in early 1980; can be found online)

799. “I Am the Doctor” (recorded live by Steel Mill at VCM Gym in Richmond, VA on May 23, 1970; can be found online)
800. “Oh Mama” (recorded live by Steel Mill in Asbury Park on Jan. 23, 1971; can be found online) * a bit of a mess, but still a rare early entry from Springsteen while still with Steel Mill.

Review of 701-800: 49 original songs by Bruce Springsteen; 2 co-write with another songwriter; 1 original songs recorded, but written by other songwriters, and 48 covers of previously released songs written by other songwriters.

Complete Review of 1-800: 505 original songs by Bruce Springsteen (including 14 co-writes with another songwriter; 10 original songs recorded, but written by other songwriters, and 285 covers of previously released songs written by other songwriters.

Bruce Springsteen in New York City, 2017

List of Albums:
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (Jan. 5, 1973)
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (Nov. 5, 1973)
Born to Run (Aug. 25, 1975)
Darkness on the Edge of Town (June 2, 1978)
The River (Oct. 17, 1980)
Nebraska (Sept. 30, 1982)
Born in the U.S.A. (June 4, 1984)
The Born in the U.S.A. 12″ Single Collection (1985, UK Only)
Live 1975/85  “Box Set” (Nov. 10, 1986)
Tunnel of Love (Oct. 9, 1987)
Chimes of Freedom EP (Aug. 1, 1988)
Human Touch (Mar. 31, 1992)
Lucky Town (Mar. 31, 1992)
In Concert/MTV Plugged (Apr. 12, 1993)
Greatest Hits (Feb. 27, 1995)
The Ghost of Tom Joad (Nov. 21, 1995)
Blood Brothers EP (Mar. 3, 1996)
Tracks “Box Set” (Nov. 10, 1998)
18 Tracks (Apr. 13, 1999)
Live in New York City (Mar. 27, 2001)
The Rising (July 30, 2002)
The Essential Bruce Springsteen (Nov. 11, 2003)
The Collection (Nov. 15, 2004)
Devils & Dust (Apr. 26, 2005)
Born to Run: 30th Anniversary Edition (Nov. 15, 2005)
Hammersmith Odeon London ’75 (Feb. 28, 2006)
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (Apr. 25, 2006)
● Live in Dublin (June 5, 2007)
Magic (Sept. 25, 2007)
Magic Tour Highlights (July 15, 2008)
Greatest Hits’ 2009 (Jan. 13, 2009)
Working on a Dream (Jan. 27, 2009)
The Promise (Nov. 10, 2010)
The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story “Box Set” (Nov. 10, 2010)
Wrecking Bell (Mar. 6, 2012)
Collection: 1973-2012 (Mar. 8, 2013, Australian Release; Apr. 15, 2013, European Release)
High Hopes (Jan. 14, 2014)
American Beauty EP (Apr. 19, 2014)
The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973–1984 “Box Set” (Nov. 17, 2014)
The Ties That Bind: The River Collection “Box Set” (Dec. 4, 2015)
Chapter and Verse (Sept. 23, 2016)
The Album Collection Vol. 1 1973–1984 “Box Set” (May 18, 2018)
Springsteen On Broadway (Dec. 14, 2018)
Western Stars (June 14, 2019)
Blinded by the Light “Soundtrack” (Aug. 9, 2019) contains 12 Springsteen songs.
Western Stars – Songs from the Film (Oct. 25, 2019)
Letter To You (Oct. 23, 2020)
The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts (Nov. 19, 2021)
Only the Strong Survive (Nov. 11, 2022)
● Plus, 100+ official downloadable live albums

“Me” at Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City

A Big Thank You to the Following Websites:
● Springsteen.net
● Springsteenlyrics.com
● BruceBase
● EStreetShuffle.com
● E Street Radio on Sirius XM
● Backstreets.com
● GreasyLake.org
● Many YouTube channels dedicated to Bruce Springsteen and more!

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