Bruce Springsteen - Ghost Of Tom Joad - People Speak 2009
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- Bruce Springsteen appears in the long awaited documentary film THE PEOPLE SPEAK, which aired on the History Channel in December. The film was inspired by Howard Zinn's books A People's History of the United States and, with Anthony Arnove, Voices of a People's History. Tune in!
Here's a film of his performance of "The Ghost of Tom Joad."
This song is for those also who are working in dead end jobs with managers who put their own bonuses and figures first just that benefits them not their workers . For the working class and homeless. For those working endless hours just to pay rent and put food on the table. A song entirely for the worker class and the low incomers. All those out there listening to this much respect
That's one of the reasons I always liked Springsteen. He writes mostly about the working class. Holds food drives at every concert.
@@greyeaglem a decent man with a message to tell 👏
Bruce for president sorted 👍
Truth has been told !! People living off of the hard labor work that they themselves could never do. I pray all is well with everyone these days. Gods love is strong as ever.
Basically, the working people that can’t afford to go to Bruce’s concerts anymore because of the ticket pricing system he approved.
This is the best song that has ever been written. It is pure poetry. Bruce, I have loved you since 1980. Never stop.
Don't forget "Never Tire of The Road" by Andy Irvine. Similar inspiration....
+1
One of the absolute best songs ever,may God protect every working class man,woman & child !!!
I prefer Unions.
After hearing this song I ended up reading grapes of wrath its good when a song does that to you
Funny old place, the USA. toolk me years of guthrie an dylan and a hot summer on the mother road. Then i read the grapes of wrath. Fantastc book, an a funny ole place
I too went to the book to learn more
Especially that book. I still listen to it as I fall asleep.
I was supposed to read GoW in high school... I didn’t. A couple years later I read it while in the Army. I discovered this song after reading the book. I wish Steinbeck could’ve heard it.
@@1812bhw I wish someone would do an effective remake of the movie.
Did this song for A-level - well almost. Put Woody and Steinbeck in the mixer , press play and the most amazing song comes out. Takes me back 30 years to my first night in London under Charing Cross Bridge. Wow came a long way from there to university doctor but never forget my roots. Thanks Bruce, thanks Woody & thanks John Steinbeck for getting me a Star.
Bruce was in concert in Prague in 2012, friend gave me ticket to see him. He plays this song first, i was simply mesmerized. One of the greatest songs ever written. And what a great man he is❤❤❤
Listening to this song in the quarantine of 2020. the song giving me goosebumps!
Feeling the same over here in England
Listen to it live with rage against the machine guitarist
Prophet and Preacher Emeritus.
Hell, it ALWAYS does that. :)
Just shows that nothing ever changes much. We already have the resources and technology that nobody on the planet needs to live a life of need and poverty. But we CHOOSE not to do it. We vote for those who perpetuate a system that concentrates wealth and power, celebrates division and inequality, and promotes selfish behavior. And why? Because we're afraid. Afraid of losing what we have, of losing the chance to "get ahead" in the game. Because we treat life like a game that has an end, with winners and losers, instead of the infinite journey that it is.
Dude certainly knows how to write and play a song... Deepest respect
2021....STILL relevant today. Sadly, it always will be. This is the best version of Bruce playing this song.
After hearing 20 different versions of this song thousands of times still makes me tear up every time. As for trying to sing along with the lyrics forget about it my voice breaks and I'm just crying
Same bro. So much tears. I have told my mom the same. And so might my son tell his mother one day.
I could listen all day long to his voice. He’s my favorite artist
This song is as relevant now as it was when Mr Springstreet wrote it..........no it is more relevant now than it ever has been. Thank you for this.
A true heavyweight. Right at the top when it comes to telling a story, and creating a scene with song.
I’ve always thought just about all of his songs could be used to write a film script ….. 3/4 verses , a middle 8 and a few chorus’s … 3 to 5 minutes tops and you have what could make an entire film …. The man is beyond comparison . Simply put ?…There is nobody like him… a multi millionaire who STILL knows and understands what it’s like to have pretty much next to nothing or less … .
If there is one constant in life that constant is that Music can rescue us from depths of depression or just a shitty day, Bruce is a go to man when I have a bad day, Down here in Australia we have our very own go to artist that has remained relevant since the mid 70's and his name is Paul Kelly, if anyone is interested check him out...... Respect to the great song writers like Bruce and Paul.
Bruce is a musical giant. I wonder if even his most fervent admirers understand how important he is in a time when great artists are disappearing left and right. This masterpiece came after a slight drought in his songwriting (compared to his earlier years), and I always know he has a great song or two left in him. He can never be counted out, and his songbook only deepens as the years go by. He's earned the name Boss, that's for sure.
Lacy Jags, thank you for putting that into words.
I’ve often wondered what it takes to be Bruce Springsteen, on many levels.
Toda la razón cariño!
Best recording of this epic story.
Bruce is amazing- hidden depths that non fans completely miss
@Kevin L Gatekeeping is essential. Knock it off.
For me the greatest singer songwriter. So powerful and moving - just perfect
Amen
agreed
How can you frighten a man whose hunger is not only in his own cramped stomach but in the wretched bellies of his children? You can't scare him - he has known a fear beyond every other. ”
- Chapter 19
Go for it
Manuel, tweet this to Donald, maybe it will stir some compassion🙂
Manel❤Hera
Poignant
@@mikaylabansie9512
Trump has all the characteristic signs of a narcissistic psychopath. A psychopath does not have the capability to learn empathy, is egotistical, remorseless, no inhibition, meanness, and impulsive.
Unlike a sociopath, a psychopath does not have the ability to change. He is what he is.
I read this in an article on psychopathy in Wikipedia. It can be double checked elsewhere.
What a great writer and performer.
The emotions this song evokes are the emotions a true U.S. national anthem should be filled with.
Look at all the love and passion etched into that guitar. Battered
Best Version ever. Thx
17 years ago today, I lost a close friend and this was one of his favourite songs.. Jeff you are missed
I didn't think I could love this song or Bruce any more than I already did - I wans wrong. Amazing, beautiful, tragic, emotive - a wonderful artist and gentle genius.
Wow what an awesome song honestly Bruce just keeps pulling em out.. Been to a few live performances & man you can pull a crowd & entertain top of his game,, what a great guy health & happiness to you..
Bellissimo video!con Bruce che ci canta questa canzone stupenda!🙋😇😇😇😍😍😍😘😘🎸🎶🎶🎶♥️♥️💕💓💯💯💯
I LISTEN TO THIS SONG EVERY MORNING IF I CAN, GREAT SONG. MAKES MY DAY.
I salute you my friend, I do the same. Kindred spirits. He is the greatest of poets. We will not understand it until he's gone.
Jesus Christ. This song. Wow. Everything is extremely emotional at the moment.
For a REAL winner, Mr. Springsteen sure connects by painting lyrical paintings of folk who many fools on this planet seem strangely happy to call losers.
...and yet, STILL folk become homeless. Maybe some folk need to step off this planet for a few minutes to listen to songs like this..then step back on the planet re-newed with thoughts of NEVER leaving those who struggle to live and breathe and put one foot in front of another, behind...and yet there are good human beings out there who are being human...
I, FOR ONE, SALUTE YOU ALL...and The Boss for taking time to recognise the struggle and highlight that battle in which some folk try to breathe daily on this place we all refer to as EARTH
Boss du bist der beste.
I love this song so much. Feel some connection to it.
Same.
A Master at his Craft. Awesome !
Genius, thats all you can say about this video, just remarkable talent and what an inspiration
Wunderbarer Song ich liebe es und er ist ein Stern am Horizont💫💥👍🙏🤝❤
Très beau texte ..musique superbe !! Grand merci Mr Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen, outstanding and superb, can say no more.
"Lemme jus sing it."
One of Springsteen's best written songs... America is in a new great depression, except now it is a failure of moral virtue rather than economic failure, far more devastating to the national spirit. See version by Mumford's & Elvis Costello... heart rending.
Billder Inbaja “ There ain’t no sin and there ain’t no virtue. There’s just stuff people do.” Jim Casey ( Preacher).The Grapes of Wrath.
> a failure of moral virtue
Depends on what you mean by that.
Terrific song....and a Terrific Artist and Songwriter!!
very well said mate, bruce has helped me through good and bad times, best event of my life to date when i saw him live.
I listen to this album at the end of the week ! It brings me a kind or serenity (sorry for my English ...I'm not an English speaker)
You speak truth.
Perfect English.😊🖐🏼
Kralju znala sam da predivno zvučiš i kad pevaš sam bez benda. Ti si Bog.
bruce my lord.....i'm a believer !!!! by the springsteen, the guitar, and the holy harmonica....Amen
+Dim Erchov
Awesome performance of an awesome song. What a legend.
A mon sens, une des plus touchante chanson de Bruce qui nous raconte le désenchantement, la misère, la solitude, la pauvreté de l'Amérique... Belle à en pleurer cette chanson qui me touche au plus profond de moi.
Bellissima !! Questa versione di Bruce!!!😅😍😍😍😘😘🎸👏👏💎🎶💋
This book and this song.....
The Boss is the greatest male RNR artist that has ever lived...!
He's a story teller.
I was even more amazed by his talents after watching him on Broadway.
Loved him since 1975
Great! Will try to play this one (just learning guitar).
@Bruce Springsteen🎵 Hi Bruce, I'm very excited having received your message. Yes, I'm looking forward to your new album and I hope to get an update regarding your upcoming tour. Especially I hope you will come to Germany. My friends and me will be there to sing along with you, trust me 😀. Now I need to intensify my guitar learning.😉
think woody guthrie is up there smiling and saying way to go bruce
well said.
How about Steinbeck?
I'm sure of it!
But he’s also thinking, when can my people catch on!
How many songs can speak to us like "The ghost of Tom Joad"?
A monument of literature (The John Steinbeck's novel, "Grapes of Wrath"), a part of history of the United States while at the great depression, the tragedy the people leaving their farms and homes and running away from the sand storms to try to reach their dream place - California to give hope and future to their children... Eventually “welcomed” as Okies - “people of a lesser importance”.
Once again, about 80 years since that chapter of history, things haven’t changed much in the world. We are in awe watching the tragedy of the people fleeing war zones or places without hope, looking for a place amongst the societies that harvest and take advantage most of Earth richness and wealth to give their children a better future.
Thank you for uploading and thank you Mr Springsteen for making this song!
You said it for all of us.thank you.
difference being the dust bowl refugees were american citizens.
its a vicious circle of this economy and class society, capitalism will never, unless people overthrown this system of exploitation... both John Steinbeck and Bruce Springsteen try to illustrate that meaning to the working classes of the globe. Peace and stay strong till the last victory of peoples against the capital *
amazing...brilliant..inspiring..lovley...endering....special,poinent,,,,meaninfull...Mellting......Love you and your music always....
Desde mis 14 años te escucho genio tu música me pone en mi estado más lindo...hoy con 48 años igual
This might be the best song ive ever heard
Great tune indeed, try sunday morning sidewalk, by chris kirstoferson
Best tradition of American ballad, the best songs writer of history
old good boss.....you're like a good old wine.....more pass the time and more you are best !
I loveeeeeee you brother. God bless you and your family ❤❤
JOIN A UNION!
IBT AT 18..here..pushing 60 now
There are words -the river ...and fir my 19th birthday I got a union card and a wedding coat
tho i grew up with his music, im not a big bruce fan, however, this song gives me chills. amazing!
HELLO MR" BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN JÁ TE DISSERAM QUE TU ÉS UM MÚSICO IMPECÁVEL, ABSOLUTO. THE BOSS.🎧👏🎼✊🇧🇷
Acoustic Bruce
You are to America what Paul Kelly is to Australia.....we salute you....
listening to this in 2022
Hey Oscar. Without doubt one of his best songs ever. Thanks a lot for this great video.
Пролетарский привет всем трудящимся Америки, Африки, Европы, Азии и Австралии. Рот Фронт.
Amazing love Bruce
Just amazing.
Good song !
Love this so much.
I came here because I was out of words. the prophets came here because they were full of words.
A pice of heaven on the this world - incredible what this man can transfer to people in simple and wonderful way.
Grande Bruce😊 sono scresciuto con le tue canzoni❤
Thank you sooo much for uploading this! I was looking all over the place for it! You've made my day. : )
Phenomenal
Nailed it, unreal
Feels never more relevant than now...So important. Such a brilliant song.
I love Bruce.
MONSTRE ACOUSTIC LIVE PERFORMANCE
One of the greatest ever!!!!!
Mr. Springsteen,
Thank you.
Andrew Dickrell
I think we are all waiting on the ghost of Tom Joad . . .
Thank you, I love this video. Shared. *Happy Birthday, Bruce Springsten* (Sept 23, 2017)
Excelente
Springsteen es el mejor
Simply the bestest ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
who the f*ck can dislike this?
Absolutamente sublime. Perfecta definición de esa tercera y última faceta de la obra de Springsteen. Su activismo social. La defensa del débil, del desvalido, del hambriento. De esa constante a lo largo del tiempo que tan bien supo plasmar Steimbeck en su obra "the grapes of warth". Y de su personaje, Tom Joad, controvertido, prácticamente analfabeto, pobre de solemnidad....pero digno. Con más dignidad de la que nadie puede llegar a comprar jamás. Al final, la muerte nos iguala a todos. Por muy rico que hayas llegado a ser, si no has sido digno, símplemente tu vida habrá sido la de un pobre hombre.
Lindíssima amo muito essa música ❤❤❤
The Boss at his best...
Heartfelt.
Adoro questa canzone. I love the Boss
Amazing song.
thanks for posting. amazing
El más grande!!!
BROOOOOCE!
Excelente 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Look at that folksy old Bruce Springsteen. Why, he's just like me.
Great song!
Amazing
Моя любимая!!!
И моя тоже!