One Step Up/Two Steps Back: The Songs of Bruce Springsteen (1997)

About this title: One Step Up / Two Steps Back: Songs of Springsteen is one of the most ambitious tribute records ever assembled, boasting two discs and 28 tracks of Bruce Springsteen covers. Comprised equally of newly recorded numbers and previously released tracks, the album is divided between classic Springsteen numbers on disc one, and unreleased songs, rarities and tunes the Boss never recorded on disc two. By and large, the performances are faithful to the songs and Springsteen's heartland rock aesthetic, which shouldn't be surprising considering Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, John Hiatt, Clarence ... read more

Tracks:

1. Something in the Night [Springsteen]
2. Downbound Train [Springsteen]
3. Atlantic City [Springsteen]
4. Jackson Cage [Springsteen]
5. Wreck on the Highway [Springsteen]
6. Johnny 99 [Springsteen]
7. Seeds [Springsteen]
8. Light of Day [Springsteen]
9. Darkness on the Edge of Town [Springsteen]
10. Janey, Don't You Lose Heart [Springsteen]
11. All or Nothin' at All [Springsteen]
12. Meeting Across the River [Springsteen]
13. 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) [Springsteen]
14. One Step Up [Springsteen]
15. Don't Look Back [Springsteen]
16. Protection [Springsteen]
17. Human Touch [Springsteen]
18. Stolen Car [Springsteen]
19. It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City [Springsteen]
20. Restless Nights [Springsteen]
21. Guilty [Springsteen]
22. Tiger Rose [Springsteen]
23. Love's on the Line [Springsteen]
24. Savin' Up [Springsteen]
25. The Fever [Springsteen]
26. Seaside Bar Song [Live] [Springsteen]
27. If I Was the Priest [Springsteen]
28. Streets of Philadelphia [Springsteen]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.