VARIOUS – This Land Is Your Land (The Original Songs Behind The Boss’ Covers) – LP – 180g Blue Vinyl [JAN 16]

LP – Limited Edition 180g Blue Vinyl in a deluxe sleeve. The Original Songs Behind The Boss’ Covers.

In addition to performing his own compositions, the legendary Bruce Springsteen has, throughout his career, covered numerous songs by artists he most admired and favoured.

Presented here are 23 original artist tracks that Springsteen covered most frequently, offering a clear window into a wide range of musical influences that mark his own work: Rhythm & Blues, Rock ‘N’ Roll, Doo-Wop, Soul, and Folk, and artists such as Elvis Presley, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, The Isley Brothers, Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, and many more.

This outstanding collection is an acknowledgement of Springsteen’s respect of the songs and the artists who created them, influencing his career and contributing to his rise as a rock superstar.

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Woody Guthrie – This Land Is Your Land
2. The Louvin Brothers – Satan’s Jeweled Crown
3. Johnny Cash – I Walk The Line
4. Elvis Presley – Follow That Dream
5. Buddy Holly – Not Fade Away
6. Chuck Berry – Around And Around
7. Jerry Lee Lewis – Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On
8. Eddie Cochran – Summertime Blues
9. The Drifters – Up On The Roof
10. Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs – Stay
11. Ben E. King – Stand By Me
12. Roy Orbison – Crying

Side 2
1. Isley Brothers – Twist And Shout
2. The Contours – Do You Love Me
3. Barrett Strong – Money (That’s What I Want)
4. Booker T. & The MG’s – Green Onions
5. John Lee Hooker – Boom Boom
6. Bo Diddley – Mona
7. Little Richard – Lucille
8. The Crickets – I Fought The Law
9. Richard Berry – Have Love Will Travel
10. Mickey And Sylvia – Love Is Strange
11. Pete Seeger & The Weavers – Pay Me My Money Down