I Don’t Understand Why This Bruce Springsteen Song Exists.
Bruce Springsteen is back with a new album classic American cover songs. I’m not sure how to react appropriately to this, but it’s recent and he is The Boss so let’s give it a go!
Tell me in the comments, would you listen to this? Are you a fan of cover albums?
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@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
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@LetzBeaFranque
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
I don't know why Bruce exists. He is horrible.
@maryf2003
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Sir you sure can play. I was expecting playing. I'm sure you could bring a whole house down with some good chords.❤❤❤
@gymnosophy
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Hey Justin, How's Switzerland!
@thelatenightbar
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Are we ever gonna hear more than two consecutive seconds of the song ? I guess not. Gonna just go and find the video
@TheEdgeOfChairs
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Paul Weller would've done it better
@ThatKa5p3r
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
The drummer drums like Spruce Stringbean the strummer strums. Stiff & angry.
@RUTHP123
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
i bought this album on the strength of a FB post I saw. he does a great job, don't know why he's getting so much hate for this …
@daveidmarx8296
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Funny that someone who is clearly in their 50s (or thereabouts) keeps harping on Bruce being 73. Don't worry, you'll get there soon enough buddy.
@dominiqueprice3304
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
It’s a Baritone saxophone lol…
@katecollins5937
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Someone else may have said, but that is a baritone saxophone. Played one myself many (cough!!) years ago.
@johnstacey6045
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Very amusing
where on earth do you get the gawl…perhaps 99% of the world has heard of and indeed adores Bruce where is 99.99% have never and never will hear of you, please please for the sake of sanity never do a cover album of great songs. and maybe have a few guitar lessons.
@cocoant78
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
😂…your Springsteen impersonation. I use to have a good friend that was from Australia & her American accent was terrible! I would die laughing. It's like she thought everybody sounded like John Wayne. She WAS in the south, but Im pretty sure most of us don't sound like that. Of course, I could only do about 3 secs of an Aussie accent& she'd tell me it was horrible& to stop. Oh man…good times. Oh yeah, her husband was an American that liked The Darkness. I wonder if they watch your show.🤔
@vickywitton1008
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
OMG! I LOVE this song! I LOVE Northern Soul!
@XanderPhillips
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
A friend of mine said the last spark of Freddie Mercury’s true voice resides in Justin Hawkins. I honestly didn’t hear it until Justin sang the intro with the guitar. I was just like “wow, I hear it!”
@diogesesmore9874
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Imagine listening to this guy for hours in on end. Insufferable twaddle fluttering out of his maw, mouthy git.
@Mikeyg17
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
I garantee bruce did this in 1 or 2 takes not 20. Justin has been going for just over 20 years and already gave up to doing reaction videos. Bruce has been going since the 60's and still selling out arena's. Jealousy comes to mind watching this reaction.
@simonhaslam9041
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
what a tool this so called man is
@williamkrachenfels412
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
It is called a baritone saxophone. Get a clue
@ShireBhoysFC
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
It’s an Alto or Baritone sax I believe. Someone else chime in! Oh yes and Spruce is not the voice of the working class blue collar American nor has he ever been. He’s a socialist and in America he is looked at as a poser who stole our culture and used the look but certainly didn’t walk the walk. Black, white, and Hispanic.
@seansalter1679
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Was never a fan , I'm from Canada and he has a large fan base here.
This blue collar working man myth he champions has all but disappeared.
If you're employed in Trades or manufacturing these occupations require years of education and training.
Money earned in these careers would surprise most people.
Bruce has no new audience to replace his old audience.
So he's marketing this new album to as wide an audience as he can.
Then go on tour and hope is geriatric fan base can fill an arena.
@teejay2556
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Bruce is out of ideas. Period.
@bruce0923
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
7 ROOMS OF GLOOM!!! UNBELIEVABLE!
@anthonyholden3508
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
You make me laugh Justin , love these reviews and posts keep it up , well done
@Jamalama555
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
perfect example of someone I love & respect but never been a fan of with the exception of "The River" record, thats a gem.
@joriankell1983
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Why does anyone like Bruce Springsteen? I don't get it
@shaunybonny688
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Boss->big ole sack of shit.
@charlestownes497
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Great songs. They kind of grow on you when you realise it’s just a passion project for him.
@landywilson
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Must be some of union thing going on… You say on a critique of somebody who is famous for using the wall of sound….uhm…. Yes. What's the confusion?
@stefanschwarz1232
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
I am a DIEHARD Bruce Springsteen fan from GErmany. And I gotta tell ya: I don´t need that new stuff either..
@swssfms
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
"American songs"😂😂😂
@samduff7650
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
It’s a baritone sax that plays that solo btw
@gianca60
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Bruce Springsteen covering R&B songs makes me immediately think of a Michael Bolton.
@barefootgirl67
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Can you put your guitar down for 2 seconds and show just a bit more than a few snippets of BS? Being from America – you know, with our 'American music' – I don't know who you are. Do you have any albums out over there across the pond? Also, if you don't like it, don't listen/watch, just don't tear it apart. Peace ✌
@mariopelayo3665
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
exists because if it doesn't make records it could be worse, he could become a Youtuber!!!
@MJ.71
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
I don't understand why Justin Hawkins exists…. You don't even figure in comparison, not fit to lick his boots, even his obscure stuff is better than the sh¡te you've churned out.
@djvinylvertigo
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Rather this than an album featuring all of the top pop acts of today, like Madonna tried to do.
@gymnosophy
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
His target audience is probably not the Surrey middle class cohort.
@Haakonisak
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Big artists keeping good old music alive is important in the jungle of crap that is spewn out today. How many classics ain't lost during the generations. I wish more people did that
@davidy932
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Bruce just sold his catalog for half a billion. How much will yours go for?
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