Josh Ritter covers “The River”
Posted by MattI really feel strange about coming to love a Bruce Springsteen song through a cover. I feel like I’m somehow betraying the songwriter. But, I didn’t fully appreciate “The River” until I heard Josh Ritter’s bare-bones take on an internet video a couple of years ago. Ritter’s cover is simple and straight forward, but conveys the brutal honesty in Springsteen’s epic song.
Ritter recorded this version for the Hangin’ on E-Street series over at Springsteen’s site. While you’re there, watch the interview with Ritter, and Boss covers by other young devotees like The Gaslight Anthem and The Avett Brothers.
Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Hangin' on E Street, Josh Ritter, The River
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