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About This Track
“Cover Me” is an 1984 song, written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. It was the second single released from his massively successful album Born in the U.S.A.
“Cover Me” was one of the first songs recorded for the lengthy set of sessions that produced the album, and in fact was recorded as a demo, as the song was to be given to disco queen Donna Summer. However, Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau heard the result and decided the combination of Springsteen’s rock impulse, fierce guitar solo, and a strong (if unsubtle) dance beat had hit potential, and so kept the song for the upcoming Springsteen album, not even bothering to re-record it. Donna Summer was given “Protection” instead. Springsteen even recorded a duet with Summer, but it was never released. Springsteen was still unsure about “Cover Me”, and Landau had to constantly argue to keep it included on the album.
The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts in late summer 1984. It was the second of a record-tying seven Top 10 hit singles to be released from Born in the U.S.A.
No music video was made for the song.
Continuing the club play goal started with “Dancing in the Dark”, Arthur Baker created the 12-inch “Undercover Mix” of “Cover Me”. This was a large-scale transformation: a new bass line was cut, an unused backing vocal by industry legend Jocelyn Brown was restored, and reggae and dub elements were introduced. It was released on October 15, 1984.
“Cover Me” was one of the first songs recorded for the lengthy set of sessions that produced the album, and in fact was recorded as a demo, as the song was to be given to disco queen Donna Summer. However, Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau heard the result and decided the combination of Springsteen’s rock impulse, fierce guitar solo, and a strong (if unsubtle) dance beat had hit potential, and so kept the song for the upcoming Springsteen album, not even bothering to re-record it. Donna Summer was given “Protection” instead. Springsteen even recorded a duet with Summer, but it was never released. Springsteen was still unsure about “Cover Me”, and Landau had to constantly argue to keep it included on the album.
The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts in late summer 1984. It was the second of a record-tying seven Top 10 hit singles to be released from Born in the U.S.A.
No music video was made for the song.
Continuing the club play goal started with “Dancing in the Dark”, Arthur Baker created the 12-inch “Undercover Mix” of “Cover Me”. This was a large-scale transformation: a new bass line was cut, an unused backing vocal by industry legend Jocelyn Brown was restored, and reggae and dub elements were introduced. It was released on October 15, 1984.
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Shouts
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BlackVelvet_666 wrote:
"Well I'm looking for a lover who will Come on in and cover me!" Fuckin' Awesome!
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starfloka wrote:
times are getting tougher...
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retrowens wrote:
Underrated Top 10 hit from 1984!!!
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CidaDuarteF wrote:
Super!!!!
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rikrijean wrote:
THE BOSS--------WONDERFUL, YIPPEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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complexlogix wrote:
awsome!
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scorpio-dragon wrote:
I've been a Springsteen since I first heard "Born to Run" when I was 5. The Boss is EPIC!!!!!!!
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Aleatoriedad wrote:
now that's what I call fierce.
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MikeySchenker wrote:
Still one of my favourites of the The Boss...
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amandacattt wrote:
love love love
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johnnyvolume wrote:
holy fuck, I love this song.
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JuniorMcCartney wrote:
Ohhhh
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CidaDuarteF wrote:
wow fantástica!!!!!!!!!♥
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dominic_john wrote:
Musically sounds a bit like the Stones circa '76-'83.
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whhphd wrote:
I am looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me.
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brakelite wrote:
cover me !
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sburrows66 wrote:
When Bruce was great. Before he lost his fastball musically and thought it wise to become outspoken politically. Good stuff.
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DrSocrates wrote:
slice me nice
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Elodave wrote:
Can't fail with this man-great stuff.
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Orange1999 wrote:
Live 1975-1985 the best version
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