Watch Springsteen and Alejandro collaborate on stage

Something truly magical happened on Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band’s Magic Tour: On April 14 in Houston, Alejandro Escovedo, seemingly big on collaborations lately, joined The Boss on stage in front of a sold out crowd.

The gruff-voiced, smiling duo played “Always a Friend,” a song from Escovedo’s upcoming Real Animal, which will be released on June 24.

According to Escovedo’s website, Springsteen introduced him by saying, “He’s been putting out good music for so long,” and saying his new album was, “one of the best he’s ever made.” Escovedo said of the performance, “It was my best musical experience, ever.”

Both Escovedo and Springsteen are long-time, well-loved names in the music industry, with careers that speak volumes about redemption, reinvention and resurrection.

They look like they’ve always been friends:

Related links:
Review: Bruce Springsteen - Magic
Feature: Alejandro Escovedo – More Miles Ahead
BruceSpringsteen.net

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