"I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down" is a song written by Homer Banks and Allen Jones. Originally recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave in 1967, the song was famously covered by new wave musician Elvis Costello with his backing band the Attractions in 1980 for their album Get Happy!!. Sam and Dave recorded " I Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down" in 1967, a live performance backed by Booker T and the MGs.
Bruce has performed the song only once, on September 25, 2009-09-25 at Apollo Theater, New York City, NY. Taping for Elvis Costello's Spectacle. Bruce backed by Roy Bittan and Nils Lofgren on "Wild Billy's Circus Story". "American Skin (41 Shots)" is Bruce solo. "Galveston Bay" is Bruce and Roy. Elvis Costello sings "Black Ladder" and "Brilliant Disguise" with Bruce and Nils backing. "I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down", "Seeds", and the Radio medley are full band: Bruce, Roy and Nils plus Elvis Costello & The Imposters. Costello also performed Springsteen's "Point Blank" with The Imposters.