Watch Bruce Springsteen Cover Prince’s “Purple Rain” In Brooklyn

Watch Bruce Springsteen Cover Prince’s “Purple Rain” In Brooklyn

Prince passed away on Thursday, and when a legend on that level dies, tributes pour in from all corners of the music world. Last night, Bruce Springsteen played the first of two shows at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, and he opened his set with a cover of “Purple Rain” while bathed in purple light. Watch below.

UPDATE: Springsteen has made his “Purple Rain” cover available as a free download.

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