I was hoping this wasn't going to be about whether or not there should be cover songs, but what cover songs are popular and one could only hope for.
OlBlueSuede56 you are one of the most level headed old school members of the Traveler Nation, the first I have heard that doesn't gripe and moan about covers and realizes that the band actually has to appeal to other than hard core fans.
My suggestion was merely for my own enjoyment of a song that is a killer jam when played right, you successfully point out that the band needs to appeal to other casual listeners to keep them coming and connecting with the Band.
To connect with newer listeners I like What I Got, No Woman No Cry, and I Want You to Want Me, they are recognizable enough tunes to connect with the listener who is a stranger to the BT catalog.
The Hats of to you Ol'B'S' first recognizing that the Band does not play only for the crusty old fan who feels entitled to exist in his own little world where no one knows the band but him, and they only play Sweet Talking Hippy the whole show.
JP CK BH and the boys what about Springsteens Born in the USA, I think it would sound great for the Fourth even though sadly I had to cancel my trip due to the early opening of my business.