Track 2 of Born In The U.S.A., 1984.
- Credits
- Performances
- Snippets
- Released on Album
- Released as Live Download
- On The Tracks
- Lyrics
- Links
- Born In The U.S.A. (1984)
- Bruce Springsteen: vocals, guitar
- Roy Bittan: piano, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Clarence Clemons: saxophone, percussion, backing vocals
- Danny Federici: organ, glockenspiel
- Richie "La Bamba" Rosenberg: backing vocals
- Garry Tallent: bass, backing vocals
- Steven Van Zandt: guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
- Max Weinberg: drums, backing vocals
- Arthur Baker Remixes (1984)
- Bruce Springsteen: vocals, guitar
- Roy Bittan: piano, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Jocelyn Brown: backing vocals
- Clarence Clemons: saxophone, percussion, backing vocals
- Danny Federici: organ, glockenspiel
- Richie "La Bamba" Rosenberg: backing vocals
- Garry Tallent: bass, backing vocals
- Steven Van Zandt: guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
- Max Weinberg: drums, backing vocals
-
- A new bassline and reggae and dub elements were added (provenance unknown)
-
Released on Born In The U.S.A. (1984), Cover Me (Single, 1984), and Blinded By The Light (Soundtrack, 2019).
A live version is released on Live/1975–85 (1986) (recorded September 30, 1985).
Live versions are available on the following 27 official live downloads:
- 2017-02-04 AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- 2017-01-27 Perth Arena, Perth, Australia
- 2016-07-20 CASA Arena, Horsens, Denmark
- 2016-07-09 Festivalpark, Werchter, Belgium
- 2016-05-21 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain
- 2016-05-19 Bela Vista Park, Lisbon, Portugal
- 2016-04-12 Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
- 2016-02-10 XL Center, Hartford, CT
- 2016-01-19 United Center, Chicago, IL
- 2014-03-01 Mt. Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
- 2014-02-15 AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- 2014-02-12 Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, Australia
- 2012-09-22 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- 2009-10-20 Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA
- 2008-08-23 Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO
- 1992-12-13 Boston Garden, Boston, MA
- 1992-07-25 Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
- 1988-07-03 Stockholms Stadion, Stockholm, Sweden
- 1988-05-23 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
- 1988-05-16 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
- 1988-04-28 Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- 1988-04-23 Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- 1988-03-28 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI
- 1985-09-27 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
- 1985-08-22 Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- 1984-08-20 Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
- 1984-08-19 Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ
COVER ME - V1a | 3:15 | THLBB / RTT |
COVER ME - V1b | 3:36 | 1984AC / BUERM |
COVER ME - V1c | 3:28 | BITUSA |
COVER ME - V2 | uncirculating | |
COVER ME (Undercover Mix) - V3a | 6:11 | 1984 EP |
COVER ME (Radio) - V3b | 3:46 | 1984 EP |
COVER ME (Dub I) - V3c | 4:11 | 1984 EP |
COVER ME (Dub II) - V3d | 4:14 | 1984 EP |
Note: "Cover Me" was recorded at The Hit Factory on January 25, 1982. Earlier that month, David Geffen had approached Jon Landau to ask if Springsteen would write a song for Donna Summer. In response, Bruce wrote "Cover Me", but after Landau heard the January 25 tape, he told Bruce to come up with another song, because "we're keeping this one". In response, Bruce wrote "Protection". The January 25 session was recorded by Neil Dorfsman, who was also working on the Gary U.S. Bonds On the Line sessions. A copyright was filed on February 8, 1982.
The two circulating outtakes appear to be the same vocal. V1a is an alternative mix that lacks Springsteen's lead guitar overdubs, but has the count-in and full ending chopped off the released track. Note that the take found on the 'This Hard Land' vinyl bootleg runs very fast. V1b is believed to date from a March 1984 rough mix of the album, and includes Springsteen's lead guitar overdubs, the full ending and no fade-out. V1c, the final album track, cuts the ending short with a fade-out, and features background vocals by Richie "La Bamba" Rosenberg. On May 12, 1982, Springsteen cut nine additional takes (V2) at the Power Station, but those recordings remain in the vault. It is possible that these takes relate to the guitar overdubs. V3a thru V3d are dance/disco remixes cut at The Hit Factory in July 1984 by Arthur Baker. The recording engineer was Toby Scott, and they were released in early September 1984.
Studio Sessions: Born In The U.S.A.
Cover Me |
Hey!
The times are tough now, just getting tougher
This old world is rough, it's just getting rougher
Cover me, come on baby cover me
Well I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Now promise me baby you won't let them find us
Hold me in your arms, let's let our love blind us
Cover me, shut the door and cover me
I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Hey!
Outside's the rain, the driving snow
I can hear the wild wind blowing
Turn out the light, bolt the door
I ain't going out there no more
This whole world is out there just trying to score
I've seen enough, I don't wanna see any more
Cover me, come on and cover me
I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Whoa!
Outside's the rain, the driving snow
I can hear the wild wind blowing
Turn out the light, bolt the door
I ain't going out there no more
This whole world is out there just trying to score
I've seen enough, ain't gonna see any more
Cover me, wrap your arms around me and cover me
Well I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Yeah I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Whoa!
Alright!
Come on baby
Come on baby
?ah-na-na-na?
Come on baby
Cover me!
…..
Visit SpringsteenLyrics.com for other versions of this song. |
Disclaimer | © 1996 - 2024 | Brucebase