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  • čas přidán 15. 02. 2007
  • Steven's opening speech to this song is timeless. Being a patriot is about fighting for freedom, truth and justice and not towing the political line. This is why Eddie Vedder covered the song.

Komentáře • 206

  • @sherrihughlett5356
    @sherrihughlett5356 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I am wearing out the repeat button.
    1984. How appropriate are his words even more appropriate today. In 2024..
    God i can never get enough of the song or the performer.
    What an all American performance.

  • @ValerieHVivar
    @ValerieHVivar Před 2 lety +9

    I heard this song for the first time on the radio and thought it had been written yesterday. It applies today perfectly. I hope there are more hearts that are united in our country than those divided. I hope we put people first and consumerism second. Hug your families and be grateful you can enjoy them. We are one big family. That is learning how to live in harmony with and amongst each other. God bless those who read this.

  • @MrSpock-qi9wv
    @MrSpock-qi9wv Před 5 lety +18

    Was tuned to a different branch of Rock and had ever heard of this song before. A friend told me about it. I wholeheartedly agree with his opening statements. The song and the sentiments are so salient today. Timeless.

  • @MrZappy666
    @MrZappy666 Před 6 lety +17

    The intro speech moved me to tears; after all these years, the actual relevance of it is just iconic.

  • @RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother
    @RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother Před 8 lety +45

    This could have been written yesterday. It's still relevant 30 years later.
    There's only one party, and that's Freedom.

    • @bubuczuczu
      @bubuczuczu Před 8 lety

      +Roger Steinbrink I was born 2 years after that speech, my country was free again in 1989. That speech is timeless.

    • @RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother
      @RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother Před 8 lety +2

      Rock 'n' Roll can change the world; with a little help of course.

    • @RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother
      @RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother Před 8 lety +2

      Looks like we're all going to have to work a lot harder to get this world right.

    • @Treebeardicus
      @Treebeardicus Před 7 lety +1

      Yessiree!!!! with a little help from our friends, :)

    • @drb417
      @drb417 Před 3 lety +1

      things are even worse 4 years after you wrote this.

  • @nierikaya
    @nierikaya Před 6 lety +12

    I remember watching this speech, this concert live on the television as a young teenager. That night Little Steven made a huge impact on me and the way I perceived the world. Thanks for posting this!

    • @Tugend8
      @Tugend8 Před 4 lety +2

      Me too: I watched it live on television and was totally impressed and drunken with new hope ...!!! Love & peace & freedom ...!!!

  • @mikekizzer8336
    @mikekizzer8336 Před rokem +3

    Amazing here it is 2023 and what you say is true today

  • @Nuudles12
    @Nuudles12 Před 16 lety +5

    Little Steven is laying it down, right is right, I understand what he is talking about, question should be asked about who, why and where, this country has people running into each other, blind folded listen to what Steven is saying thanks friend

  • @chrismwpcs
    @chrismwpcs Před 15 lety +7

    Little Stevie is one of the true greats in the world of music.

  • @Jiggs2u2
    @Jiggs2u2 Před 16 lety +10

    His speech means more now than in 1984. Awesome song

  • @Ladybear98
    @Ladybear98 Před 16 lety +6

    This is one of my favorite songs. Yes I agree with all he says at the beginning and all the words of the song. Yes I am a patriot The party is the party of freedom.

  • @rockandroll7657
    @rockandroll7657 Před 4 lety +2

    Stevie, my big big big hero! A real patriot!

  • @ChrisKaren1043
    @ChrisKaren1043 Před 8 lety +14

    Steven and his wife Maureen are true patriots of this country. This song tells it all. They are still going strong, today. Beautiful people who truly care about injustice, in America. Steven is one of the greatest artist, of our time and his wife, Maureen, the juice behind him.

  • @randypeeples9870
    @randypeeples9870 Před 5 lety +8

    true this being a true patriot is to question all the m f s out there!

  • @Nuudles12
    @Nuudles12 Před 14 lety +2

    I believe what Steven is saying because it is the truth ,sitting down , riding , walking or talking , because it is true. I believe it . This country is scrud up .

  • @richardmindemann6935
    @richardmindemann6935 Před rokem +1

    Little Steven is deep and wide.

  • @judylgalloway
    @judylgalloway Před 2 lety +2

    15 years ago! He was SO right

  • @2LoveLiberty
    @2LoveLiberty Před 15 lety +8

    Lets just remember the most important part of this whole video....when he says...
    "IT IS UP TO US TO CHANGE THINGS!"

  • @Tunnelof
    @Tunnelof Před 14 lety +3

    Little Steven for president

  • @lotharberndt429
    @lotharberndt429 Před 4 lety +4

    Today 03.02.2020 it is more importand than any other time!!!!

  • @rockvib021
    @rockvib021 Před 14 lety +3

    Pure honesty at its finest God bless.

  • @evanrotellamusic
    @evanrotellamusic Před 7 lety +11

    Very suitable for today's times. Wish Jean Beauvoir was part of the current Disciples of Soul that Steve has put together. Love his voice! Steve should have never stopped doing this....one of the best!!

  • @ProudPatriot007
    @ProudPatriot007 Před 3 lety +2

    What a great songwriter! This song means even more today then ever before. God Bless America and all American Patriots! 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

    • @heatherc2939
      @heatherc2939 Před 2 lety

      Is he talking about YOU with your prayer hands and American flag? Did you listen?

    • @sherrihughlett5356
      @sherrihughlett5356 Před měsícem

      Love little Steven..

  • @lisalove9811
    @lisalove9811 Před 13 lety +3

    i'm a big little steven fan and i agree with what he is saying that you must question policiation all the time, and i like when he says he's not a democrat, commounist, and a republic and i'm not a republican either, and i just love this video and this song also, i also have it on dvd when sings it in concert. and i find he looks real sexy and he really looks good back then and today. and i just love the way he performs and the the way how he do his eyes just makes me laugh.and i just like lisal

  • @bubuczuczu
    @bubuczuczu Před 10 lety +14

    Little Steven preach the truth

  • @rockandroll7657
    @rockandroll7657 Před 5 lety +2

    Great song!!! Stevie is the best!

  • @NevadaBoss
    @NevadaBoss Před 6 lety +3

    Going to see him live in Dec. and can't wait. One of the last, and still greatest, of the 'true musical patriots'! Brother Man!!!!

  • @Nuudles12
    @Nuudles12 Před 15 lety +3

    Silvio is telling it like it is, and he is right by everything in my book, I love Steven because he stays the same,by everybody and he,s what friends are made of . he is for real and I love him for being the real deal.thank you my friend.

  • @kellylbarron
    @kellylbarron Před 15 lety +2

    Who would've thought that Little Steven paid such close attention to his teacher's who taught him terms like Blind Nationalism? He's amazing. I'm sure glad he's still with us in spirit.

  • @petmis
    @petmis Před 16 lety +2

    a song for everybody....beautiful

  • @gabriv1995
    @gabriv1995 Před 9 lety +26

    this is a famous speech . I'm not into American politics but what he's saying makes sense , after all. and democracy is a value we all ought to share. Miami Steve is one of the most underrated songwriters, guitarists and frontmen on earth. His lyrics are very strong and deep too. I love his music, wish he had been more successful

    • @gianfrancoaurilio4765
      @gianfrancoaurilio4765 Před 9 lety +4

      "Democracy is a value we all ought to share". Bravo, Gabriele.

    • @gabriv1995
      @gabriv1995 Před 9 lety +3

      Little Steven mi piace molto

    • @AgentCathy
      @AgentCathy Před 4 lety +2

      He is EXTREMELY successful.

    • @AgentCathy
      @AgentCathy Před 4 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/LPojZ57ELHw/video.html

    • @cliffdavis5244
      @cliffdavis5244 Před rokem

      I don’t know being the lead guitar player for Bruce Springsteen sounds pretty successful to me!

  • @U2JAM1984
    @U2JAM1984 Před 15 lety +4

    I am a patriot
    And I love my county
    Because my country is all I know
    I want to be with my family
    The people who understand me
    Ive got nowhere else to go...good song!!:P

  • @rachelwarner2139
    @rachelwarner2139 Před 3 lety +1

    True words today!

  • @anneatkins6583
    @anneatkins6583 Před 5 lety +3

    This needs to be released AGAIN!!

  • @ameCaline07
    @ameCaline07 Před 9 lety +1

    This guy is gold!
    My whs-tape with this RockPalast concert from early 80's brole twice...I miss living in that world....my fav. concert of the entire 80's.
    Rockpalast had quite a few great, wonderful artists.......why did it stop? maybe that damn darn disco got in the way....??

  • @mikeclaw
    @mikeclaw Před 16 lety +6

    I ain't no communist ... and I ain't no capitalist ... and I ain't no socialist ... sure ain't no imperialist ... and I ain't no Democrat ... ain't no Republican either ... I only know one party, and it is Freedom.
    I am a patriot.

  • @brodieman1999
    @brodieman1999 Před 7 lety +4

    More relevant now than ever before.

  • @ingrids1551
    @ingrids1551 Před 2 lety

    Awesome song!! and how can you not love Little Steven?

  • @truthiseverything9511
    @truthiseverything9511 Před 9 lety +2

    So much love. Lilyhammer brought me here.

  • @jennifermudie3279
    @jennifermudie3279 Před 11 lety +3

    STEVIE!!!!!!!!!
    I love you!!

  • @oneirishpoet
    @oneirishpoet Před 14 lety +1

    amen, brother, AMEN...thanks for sharing!

  • @rockvib021
    @rockvib021 Před 15 lety +1

    Very honest with the truth,very honest song steven.rock on brother

  • @pamelaenz2154
    @pamelaenz2154 Před 4 lety +1

    YES!

  • @jmtrapp
    @jmtrapp Před 9 lety +5

    Never knew the origin of this song until now. Great song.

  • @RustedTelevisione
    @RustedTelevisione Před rokem

    This, right here, is the human embodiment of a rock star. Thank you LSVZ

  • @madpixl
    @madpixl Před 14 lety +1

    True that- then and now.

  • @adan2374
    @adan2374 Před 10 lety +10

    I wish I could have grown up in the early 60's, 70's, and 80's. Life seemed so much simpler. The music scene was definitely better and I could have potentially made a living as a talented musician...

    • @candywarmuth2455
      @candywarmuth2455 Před 5 lety +2

      You'd be a bitter old person like tge rest of us. We failed keep it going and look at the mess we're in.

  • @penthouse10
    @penthouse10 Před 15 lety +1

    Thank you for posting this. The album "Voice of America" came out the same time as Bruce's "Born in the USA" and this was by far my fave. Love SVZ.

  • @tapeinosG5011
    @tapeinosG5011 Před 7 lety +3

    Featuring Dino Danelli drummer extraordinaire...

  • @janno1983
    @janno1983 Před 2 lety

    Must be one of the best videos on the internet. 🙃

  • @user-tm3rd1bb5b
    @user-tm3rd1bb5b Před rokem

    Excellent 😍

  • @Paco7800
    @Paco7800 Před 11 lety +1

    Interesting song. The lyrical content deals with the never ending questioning of governments and politicians but the music is so upbeat, a reggae driven song (a pop song for the dance floor).

  • @ChasWoggler
    @ChasWoggler Před 15 lety

    he's still with us for real.

  • @TheJennyJams
    @TheJennyJams Před 12 lety +1

    Love, love, love this. Before he was Silvio he was a helluva songwriter. Rock on Little Steven. This guy had the balls to leave the mutherluvin E Street Band right in the middle of its heyday to follow his political ideals. Well done, Sir.

  • @zzyyxxo
    @zzyyxxo Před 12 lety +1

    love him.

  • @anelladambrosio2513
    @anelladambrosio2513 Před 4 lety

    Bellissima esibizione !! Steve!!! Canzone stupenda!!!😍😍😍😘😘🎸🎶💎♥️💋

  • @FoxtrotAlfaBravo
    @FoxtrotAlfaBravo Před 12 lety +1

    Today more topical than ever.

  • @anneatkins6583
    @anneatkins6583 Před rokem

    Hmmm...4 years ago I said this needed to be re-released. I still feel this is true. Make it so!!

  • @TheBerlinbilly
    @TheBerlinbilly Před 13 lety +1

    right! love it!

  • @Sammy86
    @Sammy86 Před 16 lety +4

    i love his dance thing too.. didnt know he was so intelligent in his political thinking...

  • @creamydistortion
    @creamydistortion Před 15 lety +1

    Hell yeah, a very classic opening sermon. Well, he learned from the best! Asbury Park 4 lyfe God.

  • @DVincentW
    @DVincentW Před 16 lety +1

    Thanks PattioDaddio sharing this:)
    He (BTW) is damned cool in the Sopranos

  • @Nuudles12
    @Nuudles12 Před 15 lety +1

    Steven, tell is like it is, and show your right.

  • @Nuudles12
    @Nuudles12 Před 16 lety

    little steve is saying the right stuff. i am a patriot too,go silvio i love this ,i really understand deep down ,thats why i know that steve speeks the truth go silvio, thankyou/

  • @fridginators
    @fridginators Před 11 lety +8

    "I ain't no Democrat, and I sure ain't no fucking Republican"
    best line in a great song.

    • @AgentCathy
      @AgentCathy Před 4 lety +2

      the original he said no fucking imperialist. same same. LOL.

    • @meliplay
      @meliplay Před 3 lety +2

      Or no communist

    • @BangTaoBeach
      @BangTaoBeach Před 3 lety +2

      As of today the line should be "I sure ain't no fucking Democrat"

    • @rorybillmeyer6997
      @rorybillmeyer6997 Před 3 lety

      @@BangTaoBeach nah man you’re missing the whole point of the song both parties suck

  • @wlodell
    @wlodell Před 5 lety

    Mr. Van Zandt, we love your work, your music, your artistry in TV and film, and your love of country. When you talk about “change”, I hope it is not about our Constitution.

    • @patthrall2567
      @patthrall2567 Před 5 lety

      Please do not come on here and threaten people.

    • @wlodell
      @wlodell Před 5 lety

      Pat Thrall
      Okay. You are right.

  • @bubuczuczu
    @bubuczuczu Před 11 lety +1

    very smart guy

  • @Nuudles12
    @Nuudles12 Před 14 lety +1

    Steven is saying something that I relate to because people in high places is destroying america with the greed on the people that is trying to make it and I believe that they don,t care about the low man, and if it was not for the low man, the people in high places could not make. It is a sin to be greedy and they just don,t care.

  • @reformnotchange
    @reformnotchange Před 15 lety +1

    This is Glenn Beck's message, Thank you Glenn for informing and educating Americans. I dedicate this to you!

  • @harrismille
    @harrismille Před 16 lety

    Interst song which offers a different slant on freedom

  • @ikeano29
    @ikeano29 Před 15 lety

    amazing performance

  • @thomasbcool
    @thomasbcool Před 15 lety +1

    Steven described the "look" best in the lyric, "out in the desert where the gypsy pirates ride"
    I remain, "Among the believers"

  • @lisalove9811
    @lisalove9811 Před 13 lety +1

    i like the video and i agree with my boy little steven you really need to ask questions.

  • @Tunnelof
    @Tunnelof Před 15 lety

    Stevie is great

  • @dredzone6425
    @dredzone6425 Před rokem

    And the river opens for the righteous, someday
    I was walking with my brother
    And he wondered what's on my mind
    I said what I believe in my soul
    Ain't what I see with my eyes
    And we can't turn our backs this time
    I am a patriot, and I love my country
    Because my country is all I know
    I want to be with my family, the people who understand me
    I've got nowhere else to go
    And the river opens for the righteous
    And the river opens for the righteous
    And the river opens for the righteous, someday
    And I was talking with my sister
    She looked so fine
    I said, "Baby, what's on your mind?"
    She said, "I want to run like the lion
    Released from the cages
    Released from the rages
    Burning in my heart tonight"
    And I ain't no communist
    And I ain't no capitalist
    And I ain't no socialist
    And I ain't no imperialist
    And I ain't' no democrat
    And I ain't no fucking republican
    I only know one party
    And it is freedom
    I am, I am, I am
    I am a patriot, and I love my country
    Because my country is all I know
    And the river opens for the righteous
    And the river opens for the righteous
    And the river opens for the righteous, someday

  • @wolverine84
    @wolverine84 Před 14 lety +5

    Jackson Browne did a great cover of this too.

  • @Nuudles12
    @Nuudles12 Před 13 lety +1

    It don,t make any difference what they are their still not doing the right thing ,Steven 's words are the truth.

  • @dianestrauss9699
    @dianestrauss9699 Před 5 lety

    Brilliant

  • @Vaughanaddict
    @Vaughanaddict Před 14 lety

    The first thing that came to my mind when that stage popped up on my computer screen was SRV!!!!!

  • @oneirishpoet
    @oneirishpoet Před 14 lety +2

    'I sure ain't no fuckin' Republican!' ...amen brother

  • @canfor5
    @canfor5 Před 16 lety +2

    Ranks up there with Lennon's Imagine. Ya gotta fight for what's right! Good onya Steve...Finest Kind!

  • @Sherrie77722
    @Sherrie77722 Před 11 lety

    Fu**ing AWESOME! LOVE IT! TRUTH!

  • @heinerpetersen6778
    @heinerpetersen6778 Před 5 lety

    what a man!! Ladies, isn't he???

  • @ralphdavis9670
    @ralphdavis9670 Před rokem

    Steven could dance, who knew?

  • @igordragic8310
    @igordragic8310 Před 8 lety

    great! !

  • @wolverine84
    @wolverine84 Před 14 lety +2

    NOT a Tea Party tune...Even more true today than in 1984!

  • @PhilBlasco
    @PhilBlasco Před 17 lety +2

    JoshGordon, how the hell would you subscribe to Little Steven music if you don't share his beliefs, they are an integral part of all his songs and above all this one.

  • @Nuudles12
    @Nuudles12 Před 16 lety +1

    who is that guy with that gold hair ,i can,t touch that but good anyway .steve is wonderful person ;dino is my heart though .one and only best drummer in the world .love the video thanks for your beautyful music ;beautyful/beautyful

  • @sherrihughlett5356
    @sherrihughlett5356 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Ben you & Noah listen to I AM A PATRIOT 😮 WORDS PRIOR AND THE SONG. applies in 2024 as in 1984.

  • @classygary
    @classygary Před 2 měsíci +1

    Little Stevie 🎊 what in Gods name are you blathering about ? 🥳

  • @RonTonkinAcuraPortland
    @RonTonkinAcuraPortland Před 14 lety

    Epic.

  • @Tonyka76
    @Tonyka76 Před 5 lety

    And now!

  • @znarf541
    @znarf541 Před 15 lety +2

    "Being a patriot means quesitoning every motherfucker every time...." good defiinition...

  • @kellylbarron
    @kellylbarron Před 14 lety +1

    @wolverine84
    Thank you for the information. I love Jean Beauvoir. Not just because he has every vowel in his name!!! You're kind to share.

  • @missinglink76
    @missinglink76 Před 7 lety

    ❤️

  • @AgentCathy
    @AgentCathy Před 4 lety +2

    Jackson Browne covered it in 1989 as well.

  • @BarbButler
    @BarbButler Před 6 lety +1

    💕 💞 💓 💗 💖

  • @Magnolia274
    @Magnolia274 Před 15 lety +1

    And I ain't no communist, and I ain't no capitalist
    And I ain't no socialist
    and I sure ain't no imperialist
    And I ain't no democrat
    And I ain't no republican either
    And I only know one party
    and its name is freedom....................!

  • @roxydog2004
    @roxydog2004 Před 10 lety +1

    I could just imagine an Indian doing this, back in the day!

  • @stephenbrown6899
    @stephenbrown6899 Před 9 lety +4

    Bernie Sanders 2016 #feelthebern