Sam Fender: 'Atlantic City' (Cover Bruce Springsteen) - 5 Essential Tracks

[@rachelrees9088]

As a Bruce Springsteen fan for over 40 years, this cover of Atlantic City is one of the best I have ever heard. His own stuff is absolutely fantastic- a real genuine raw talent- something which has been missing for years. Sam Fender I hope you conquer the world.

[@TombsyBoy]

I agree 100%

[@StuartFuckingLittle]

I listened to one of his songs Play God, and instantly recognised an influence from Ben Howard.

[@nnniiiaaallllll]

If you like this check out Jamie T - Atlantic City cover, so different but also so Springsteen by another British artist.

[@Simon-rb1qu]

Not to take anything away from Sam, but as you're a Bruce fan, have a look at Carson McKee's cover of this.

[@tarranlosh6857]

9

[@finlaymcghee6279]

Sam Fender needs to release all his Springsteen Covers because they are bloody amazing!!!!!!!

[@CharlieBull-hg8bl]

Yes like the dancing in the dark and Atlantic city

[@Johnmmwood]

Can we just appreciate how well the sound engineer did on this recording.

[@tonyvine8947]

❤

[@michelleennis2953]

Fantastico

[@lme638]

You are definitely the sound engineer in question...

[@ryanblythe4035]

Respect to this guy for covering the boss!!! There’s Brucey fan’s amongst us kids I knew it!!

[@emily4421]

He's just one of those artists that makes the lyrics make sense

[@Brook880]

True...I think so.. Sounds like somethin ov myself..😂😂...you okay anyhow...

[@andyj2597]

Isn’t it amazing how the raw talent of a new artist can make you fall in love with songs you’ve loved for 30+ years?

[@KGyankees711]

Watching this video of a young Sam singing his heart out…he’s accomplished so much in a short time. Now officially opening for The Boss in May 2023….

[@stephenporter5796]

Shame he's not going be on with Bruce in Barcelona on Friday - or in London in June. Hope he makes a surprise appearance

[@michelleennis2953]

Saw the show at Circus Maximus...Sam was fantastic! First time seeing an opening act for BS and the ESB...BRAVO love SF❤

[@jonm7888]

He's got the emotional connection to the lyrics in his voice, like Bruce.

[@rossherriot2427]

3 mins 15 seconds is such a great emotional moment in this cover... totally agree... class act

[@georginapavitt8330]

Yes. Totally 🥰❤️

[@t1234odd5]

The feeling he bring into these lyrics is everything. I felt every word, made a legends song his own

[@andresmatagu1565]

He deserves more recognition, i mean his voice gives me chills every time he sings. Hope you to get popular because you gonna blow up the roof when that happens 😁

[@stephenturnbull275]

I'm kinda torn between a love for the band (especially deano) and his solo stuff like. I definitely prefer his solo stuff cos his voice isn't overpowered by the drums but maybe if he just keeps mixing it up between band and solo he will be onto a winner. A lot of people know he's got talent like. I hope he sees this comment eh Billy, son 😉

[@mixmaster09777]

Agreed. The only voice that connects with me is Dave's, But this guy has a voice of an angel..Quite adapt given the climate! A breath of fresh air and a superior voice. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Joe-ol6zc]

Your hopes came true, he's absolutely exploding at the moment and well deserved.

[@Adam_67]

This aged like a fine wine mate!

[@hazel_moore-1989]

Now look at him 😍 I seen him post about someone setting his tent on fire at Leeds festival when he wasn't famous, someone came along and peed on it and put it out, he then said I don't know your name but just to thank you because you saved the Leeds headliner for this year. What a feeling going from getting wrecked and in the normal campsite, to headlining the same festival years later 😍

[@jpcgordon]

When he goes up an octave in the chorus, wow!

[@danielnolan3797]

My 7 year old son said to me "Dad why you always playing Sam Fender" I smiled and thought "You'll thank me when your older son".....smashing cover btw....raw emotion in the voice can't be faked.

[@hazel_moore-1989]

Have you heard his cover of 'dancing in the dark'? Equally as good 😍😍😍

[@Brook880]

​@hazelmoore2976 It is....love it.. Good sound this lad.... Live @reading Festival borders...n from tunnel..I'd not heard this track even̈...ever...fucking embarrassed 😂

[@angelamurray9258]

Oh man! When he sings the chorus, that sweet voice is otherworldly. It would even give The Boss the chills. Perfection.

[@Brook880]

Isn't it,sweet as..that sound....brook@the [e-mail]... Van hire...and truck rentals...🪪📑🔑⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥃🥂🍷🏁

[@easton1337]

As a huge Springsteen fan this is one of the greatest cover Ive heard...

[@niallmcstay9938]

Would love Bruce to hear this

[@stephenturnbull275]

Make it happen

[@adam-bailey]

I'm Bruce ...and I dig this

[@niallmcstay9938]

@@adam-bailey you're my hero

[@geraintgriffiths5711]

Dont worry hes heard it alright...hes a fan

[@rubyg322]

I love love love Sam Fender....incredible talent, incredible voice and genuine and truthful values and clear connections with his roots...

[@aidandeniro]

Saw Sam at the Ulster Hall Belfast tonight playing support to Jake Bugg, two guitars and a mic blew me away with his vocals! song writing and his performance-last song was on a keyboard and his voice resonated around the hall-echos of Jeff Buckley in the air!

[@VeraOnTrack]

Rightly so Aidan, Sam's incredible! Did you see he mentioned Jeff Buckley as one of his big influences in his 5 Essential Tracks? You hit the nail on the head with that comparison 🤗

[@Brook880]

​@@VeraOnTrack. You know that...bang on...jeff.buckley.😮😮you Google that..😂😂😂

[@bensparks57]

Listen to this all the time. It's a deep tune. Bold statement but prefer it to Bruce's. Love that you can hear Bruce's influence in a lot of Sam's music. Best music artist to come about in along while. Respect Sam Fender. Thanks for the music

[@mrpele8110]

I'm a massive Springsteen fan and from Newcastle. that is one hell of a cover kid.. Wow amazing, I see and hear the new sting!

[@leethompson7586]

hes the new boss

[@leethompson7586]

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[@caliinmn]

It's just so cool that this Geordie covers The Boss as well as anyone ever could. Sam Fender is one of the best I've heard in many years.

[@Marley999888]

There's a lot to admire about Sam but his voice is like a gift from the gods...truly spectacular.

[@emilyroe511]

Didn't think this song could get any better ... this is amazing.

[@dominicgallagher8930]

I love this song by Bruce, Sam Fender is the realest there is. What a beautiful cover

[@serenahussain2072]

in this song and hypersonic missiles his voice reminds me a little of Brandon Flowers from The Killers. Sam Fender is the perfect musician, so much grit and power in his voice, his song writing is amazing as well, it was interesting to read about his writing process.

[@andiqui2952]

where did you read about his writing process?

[@stephcurtin4816]

I thought the same, sometimes he sounds like Brandon, sometimes Bruce, and sometimes just himself. Such an amazing voice

[@theshed3641]

Serena Hussain singing sounds like flowers songs sound like Springsteen, especially hypersonic missiles. It even has that sax and guitar bit that sounds just like dancing in the dark. Can tell who his influences are.

[@lknez13]

@@theshed3641 I always thought hypersonic missiles sounded more like Born to Run than Dancing, but yeah, I agree :) Edit: typo

[@sanjayshah808]

As much as i love Brandon and the Killers. Sam Fender's voice is so so so much better!

[@LM191181]

How am I just seeing this and Sam for the first time! Been under a rock. What a talent, love your work mate.

[@jonkftw]

How perfectly apt that his surname is Fender when he can play his 'Fender' so well. It's like it was meant to be. Fair play Sam 👌

[@adamhughes4387]

Was already pretty sold on Sam Fender. Finding out he covers Springsteen was just the cherry on top!

[@adammcgrath1352]

This does it for me,this guy just has what it is people are looking for in music,he's one of a kind.. enjoy him.. music is special and you need the right people to deliver it..Sam is someone who can do that and has the personality to go with it..

[@dreamcatchmex9209]

Love Bruce Springsteen since I've been out the womb, and my mum and dad brought me up on him, and I've loved Sam Fender since he started releasing his amazing music. Keep going, lad. "Everything dies, baby that's a fact, but maybe everything that dies someday comes back. Put your make up on, fix your hair up pretty, and meet me tonight in Atlantic City.." 🖤

[@mixmaster09777]

Poetry in motion. Great original track, but F me what a great cover. spine tingling stuff 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Bravo Mr Fender. Hairs on the back of my neck officially standing 🧔🏻👌🏼

[@aliceporter2704]

Watched this hundreds of times now I'm sure. Stunning

[@stephenturnbull275]

Same 😁

[@Morrisopolous]

At least 6 times in the last few hours alone

[@bulgegordon]

What an incredible talent. He'll go to the top.

[@Psycho6098]

Straight fire!! I can't believe i just discovered this!

[@pech74]

The power and feeling in your voice is unreal, as a previously settled North East couple now listening to this in Australia you are dynamite son, the lyrics in 'Leave Fast' could be about many UK folk out here, keep going fella and would love to see you gig on the other side of the world some time soon

[@The.extra-ordinary_life.form..]

Sam Fender + James Bay = Heaven!! Please do a duet

[@devincanfield]

This kid has got IT. Bravo, fucking bravo. Real & genuine music lives on and he is proof

[@lawrenceberry1673]

More talent in sams little finger than 99% of the artists out there at the moment.... quality!!!

[@MrKnisterable]

Only 400 thumbs up??? God I am thankful that this beautiful piece made the way to Germany to me. I love this song, even if I don't know the original version from the boss

[@dreist43]

Grüße aus Deutschland, bist nicht allein...

[@stephenturnbull275]

2k now...Rome wasn't built in a day ha

[@LivingforLive]

Still here in 2024 love this cover

[@StraffordMusic]

This gives me hope for the future of music

[@gracieforder7831]

David Strafford have you listened to the songs Sam has written? The lyrics have such meaning and his music is so different to most modern songs. Highly recommend you give them a listen, I’m hooked!

[@Brook880]

It does me pal.😉🤫🙂‍↔️😎

[@tamsynb2]

Have been listening to this on repeat since discovering it yesterday. I'm a big fan of Bruce but this version is actually better then his. So much emotion in his voice. Love love love Sam! So talented and gives me hope for this generation

[@Kattycorner59]

I agree! Better than the original 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@IMModusOperandi]

Absolutely not lol. But it's a nice cover.

[@zoegayes6488]

OMG this is on another level. Album now please.

[@stephenturnbull275]

August 9th... if you didn't already know 😉

[@scotthaldane5544]

Brilliant cover. Gets the emotion and sentiment of the song spot on with his voice. Great talent

[@Steee__]

Well, they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night And they blew up his house, too Down on the boardwalk, they're getting ready for a fight Gonna see what them racket boys can do Now there's trouble busing in from out of state And the D.A. can't get no relief Gonna be a rumble out on the promenade And the gambling commission's hanging on by the skin of its teeth [Chorus] Well, now, everything dies, baby, that's a fact But maybe everything that dies someday comes back Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty And meet me tonight in Atlantic City [Verse 2] Well, I got a job and tried to put my money away But I got debts that no honest man can pay So I drew what I had from the Central Trust And I bought us two tickets on that Coast City bus [Chorus] Well, now, everything dies, baby, that's a fact But maybe everything that dies someday comes back Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty And meet me tonight in Atlantic City [Bridge] Now, our luck may have died, and our love may be cold But with you, forever, I'll stay We're going out where the sand's turning to gold So put on your stockings, baby, 'cause the night's getting cold [Chorus] And everything dies, baby, that's a fact But maybe everything that dies someday comes back [Verse 3] Now I been looking for a job, but it's hard to find Down here, it's just winners and losers and "Don't get caught on the wrong side of that line" Well, I'm tired of coming out on the losing end So, honey, last night, I met this guy, and I'm gonna do a little favor for him [Chorus] Well, now, everything dies, baby, that's a fact But maybe everything that dies someday comes back Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty And meet me tonight in Atlantic City

[@stephenfogerty9315]

Soooo much talent, I've only been listening to him for a couple of months and my god this kid is good, I'm vibing so much to his music I'm literally buzzing!

[@hollybxoxoxo]

Use me as a "Please for the love of god put this on Spotify" button

[@Brook880]

😂😂

[@rossquirke]

Excellent, just getting to know this kid. Super impressive

[@simondentona9253]

Quality great voice good cover of the boss with a jeff buckley style

[@VeraOnTrack]

Totally agree! 👏

[@ArlanSmith]

This is my favorite Springsteen song, and this is by far the best cover I've seen. With respect to Levon Helm's various versions, as much as I loved his work, he missed something key about this song - Atlantic City is a song about giving up your last bit of integrity out of complete desperation. The tonality should reflect that. I suspect the Northeast of England where Sam Fender is from isn't dissimilar from this section of the Jersey Shore. It's a natural alignment between performer and subject matter. It's a bleak, spare song given a bleak, spare treatment. Great work.

[@nilszandt4378]

Exactly I’ve heard the Band version many times and it just doesn’t fit the songs message.

[@stephenturnbull275]

I hope people watch this in 50 years time and appreciate it as much as I do 💚

[@Brook880]

Better do...then again...ya never know what music..or maybe lack ov....x-factor...😂😂😂😂

[@leonardozerman95]

I hope this guy can join the Boss on the stage one day! He's very talented

[@svea5433]

Love that he‘s covering so many songs from the boss !

[@micheleorlandini]

Courageous choice. Well done kid!

[@avbvb2681]

Amazing! What a voice, soul en intensity. Very pure. What a talent.

[@GlastoGeek7]

Stunning cover👏👏👏 Take a bow young man👍☺

[@mariaeugeniacaiado4616]

Love those Bruce’s covers, and Sam himself is a fcking good musician, with his voice, lyrics, authenticity and passion!

[@callumfreeman8672]

And the award for the highest capo goes to...

[@michaelciancetta6397]

:)))

[@Magicbanana987]

Capo is on 12 so that the key of the song stays true to the original but an octave down. Creates a beautiful octave chorus with his voice

[@geoedmunds398]

I couldn’t even fit mine on 12 ahaha

[@hitbytrains2776]

Flying Sock wrong the original song is capo’d on the 2 fret not open tuning

[@johnburgoyne2651]

It is used to get a mandolin type sound on acoustic guitar

[@ianlippiatt1163]

Brilliant cover of one of my favourite Springsteen songs. My wife kept telling me to check this guy out and I'm glad I did

[@lostlucc_1545]

Cor I bloody love this geezer what a voice e has!!

[@AnthonyColomboAppliedMath]

did any one else get chills when he sang?

[@kayleighbeard453]

This is actually so beautiful..

[@gilbertgrape1464]

i'm in love with this boy

[@scottcrosbie9981]

arent wu aaaaaal

[@TheGinge1973]

Wow, strong work covering this. Absolutely classic from the boss. Love it keep doing what your doing bigman.

[@billbreed]

Hauntingly beautiful! My mind just got blown! 👊👊🎸🎸

[@gloriab16]

Still absolutely obsessed with this cover!

[@lauratomas4388]

Saw him in Bristol and he was outstanding - his voice is flawless!

[@juanmanuelayaladiazdeleon450]

I love Sam Fender and his music. He's a genious, my favorite male singer. He's a real singer. His music conforts me when I'm alone.

[@erwinboogaerts]

This is not just a cover. Sam is a great talent. I hope he can make a career as Bruce did.

[@philbailey6141]

Superb cover version.This guy is brilliant.So much talent.

[@kurtmboyd]

Awesome version.. he's killing it.

[@declanharrison8533]

This is fucking mental mate , hits so hard and perfect for getting u into the right head space to straighten out all the shit inside of it out

[@mariellavonwussow6849]

I’m always finding my way back here.

[@atverde]

A fantastic version of one of my favourite Springsteen songs. Love it!!

[@MrJazzflute]

Absolutely tremendous kidda, your doing the toon and shields proud laddie.

[@GuitarJammerJohn]

One of the the few artists that actually covers a Springsteen song well whilst also making it his own

[@andrewdickson44]

Outstanding! Love this guy absolute talent 💙

[@MLSNYC88]

Chills man. This is the latest cover of his I've heard and he always makes it feel like his own.

[@aupaaupa2377]

Oh wow, I'm a big Spammy Fender fan, and Springsteen fan... this is just a glorious cover

[@andrewmcdonagh4248]

Old school classic mr fender sir xxx🎉

[@stevecoulthard8060]

Wow. Flying high in 2022 but this proves how good he is, what a talent. Looks like there is hope for music in the future.

[@bradlittle8047]

sam. Your music is soooo good bro. Another northern legend ♥️🤘🎸

[@markriley1511]

WOW ! GENIUS AT WORK ! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT FANTASTIC VERSION

[@paulhicks778]

The boy’s class! I don’t usually like covers but this is very good!

[@rustyhoops]

This is what music was desperately needing. Sam Fender..the guy is just talent and real..Go on lad🤩🤩😉

[@deadlydream]

i really hope sam makes it as big orevenbigger than oasis,,,,,im loving the album tysm

[@JaneKellie-i9y]

As Bruce Philadelphia Springteen Landed On Our Planet Is Another Form Of Music With A Deeper Insight Into Life. LIVE IT !

[@lfcwilli]

Love Sam, can’t wait for the new album, will we talk is one of the best songs ever imo…

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissima versione!!voce stupenda!!!😅😅😍😍😍😘🎸🎶🎶♥️💯

[@peppio]

He make me cry for his talent for what he really trasmits

[@suzannebaxter2888]

How did I miss this, Springsteen I've seen live and it was at St JAMES PARK in Newcastle where Sam hails from bloody hell. However they both have a way of conveying their emotions in lyrics and very powerful they are. After listening to Sam covering AVICCII Waiting for love and blown away Sam is one of those artists you are not going to see with some dolly bird on his arm you will see him with his band only I love him

[@Brook880]

Fender..funnny that is and cheers for that...respect💚💚..🔝😉howay the lad's 😊

[@ClemensHerold]

Still coming back to this and seeing this vid hasnt blown up calms me. Makes this a bit more of a special one after Sam got so big ♥️

[@alexandersonceltic]

Loved Bruce since mid 70's never really listened to anyone else all those years , this young man is very good 👍

[@briandickson3496]

This is one of the most tightly written songs of all time, you found a very nice line between Bruce and Levon. Beautiful.

[@knucklhed]

Best cover of this song I’ve ever heard.

[@MrJkca]

This is incredible

[@toriwoods9800]

Amazing cover from a lifelong Bruce fan

[@CT-ek3gv]

Goosebumps! SF Thank you!

[@harryhammond66]

The riff at the beginning is life

[@colmbolger518]

GREAT COVER SAMMY FENDER THE SENDER OF AMAZING TUNES. NOT THE BOSS BUT THE SENDER 😆👍💚

[@SH-eo7wp]

I am so glad as a 22 year old that someone has real taste in music at this time, that i can listen to..