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“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.
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  • nick_honest

    great song

    March 2012

  • valplayer

    tres bon titre

    March 2012

  • BlackVelvet_666

    "Well I'm looking for a lover who will Come on in and cover me!" Fuckin' Awesome!

    November 2011

  • starfloka

    times are getting tougher...

    November 2011

  • retrowens

    Underrated Top 10 hit from 1984!!!

    October 2011

  • CidaDuarteF

    Super!!!!

    October 2011

  • rikrijean

    THE BOSS--------WONDERFUL, YIPPEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 2011

  • complexlogix

    awsome!

    August 2011

  • scorpio-dragon

    I've been a Springsteen since I first heard "Born to Run" when I was 5. The Boss is EPIC!!!!!!!

    August 2011

  • Aleatoriedad

    now that's what I call fierce.

    April 2011

  • MikeySchenker

    Still one of my favourites of the The Boss...

    April 2011

  • amandacattt

    love love love

    April 2011

  • johnnyvolume

    holy fuck, I love this song.

    February 2011

  • JuniorMcCartney

    Ohhhh

    February 2011

  • CidaDuarteF

    wow fantástica!!!!!!!!!♥

    January 2011

  • dominic_john

    Musically sounds a bit like the Stones circa '76-'83.

    September 2010

  • whhphd

    I am looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me.

    August 2010

  • brakelite

    cover me !

    July 2010

  • sburrows66

    When Bruce was great. Before he lost his fastball musically and thought it wise to become outspoken politically. Good stuff.

    July 2010

  • DrSocrates

    slice me nice

    March 2010
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