Tom Joad has been a staple of Tom Morello/Rage Against the Machine shows forever. But this was the only tour Spirngsteen inluded it in his playlist. And this Anaheim show - which I attended for wildly different reasons - was the first one Tom Morello joined the E Street Band for. They have since repeated the collab several times since. It's a Socialist Dream performance!
I was THERE that night! We had NO idea that we were about to get our heads blown away. Just one of the most amazing musical moments in my life. The SONG! The Vocal DUET! That guitar solo FINALE! Everybody in that place was blown away. And no one knew it was coming.
I can imagine. I tuned in for the Musicare Tribute to Bruce (2014, Jon Stewart etc) and when Tom played the song by himself I was floored! Even the stiff crowd (at tables, all being "important" in the popular music scene) They're absolutely even better together.
Bruce has said, in the book about the making of Nebraska, that he believes that this will be the album he'll be remembered for. Made solo, in his bedroom, on amateur equipment.
We were lucky enough to see the Ghost of Tom Joad show at the Oakdale in Wallingford Connecticut back in 96. Great Show. Small venue, had great seats, a night to remember.
Again, my comments have nothing to do with politics! They come from a purely spiritual perspective! I am commenting on the “Talent” of Steinbeck and these artists.@@walluvalkama3927
I' ve just finished the Grapes of Wrath, where the main character is Tom Joad and first thing I did after I've closed the book, I put up this video...and touching the glory of being a human alive, I almost died...it broke my heart in thousand pieces and them took them and put them together in the lap of the loving divine. I just went through one of the most intense moments of my crazy life
Exactly the same here. I remembered the song title but only after reading Grapes of Wrath, I revisited this song. American music and literature at its best.
@@janbudin5900 I read about half. I wound up depressed enough to be admitted as a Psychiatric outpatient. I haven't finished the book but I found it an incredible work of art. One day I might finish it, and I saw the movie when I was young and could cry it out. I love this song because it has hope, and it calls on solidarity.
I hadn't read the book until the album was announced. As a Bruce nut, I read the book. Changed my life. My favorite book of all time. No teacher assigned it, never needed to read it. I just did. So glad I did.
I'm only on viewing 2. Viewing 1, I was just totally blown away. Morello basically drops the bulls on parade solo, mid solo! Nothing better than when you find a new favourite youtube vid is there?
Tom morello is one of the greatest guitarists I’ve seen, technique, sound, heart, soul, expressiveness. You can tell he loves his craft and believes deeply in the messages of his music. And what an incredible collaboration with Bruce. Who would have thought. This version is one of my favorite songs/performances now
I LOVE THAT..!...YES HE DOES....it's called...COURAGE....and INTEGRITY....I think he Loves Life Family and the World we live in ...But WANTS TO MAKE IT A BETTER PLACE....we need MORE ...TOM MORELLOS ..... HEY....TOM FOR PRESIDENT.... .. ..
I've always admired this song. When Bruce writes about injustices in the world, I listen intently. And then RATM covered it, and I absolutely LOVED the energy and passion they put into it. But when Bruce and Tom Morello collaborated on this song something magic happened. This version of the song should be required listening for every person alive. This is magic. It haunts me to the point that I play it again and again. This is magic.
Same. For the past ten years I’ve watched various renditions of this act. I especially watch it to remind me that there are people out there actively fighting injustice. I really love is the acknowledgment of Bruce Springsteen for Tom Morello. In a real way, the Troubador’s rejection of inequality passes from Woody Guthrie, through Steinbeck and Springsteen. And now Morello reminds us that Tom Joad is just as relevant as ever. Waiting for the last to be first...neath the underpass, in a cardboard box. Damn.
My absolute favorite rendition of this song, though I have yet to hear a version I don't love. This rendition brings me to tears every time I listen to it.
I recently learned that Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, and Murphy's Law once played a show together in NYC. I thought to myself that if ever a time machine was invented, that would be my first visit. After seeing this, that show has become #2.
My mom made me go with to see Bruce at Wrigley Field chicago illinois back in like 2010 or 11 maybe idk. Little did I know Tom Morellp was there. Also EDDIE Vedder
April 7 & 8, 2008 in Anaheim at the Honda Center. I was at those shows for the Magic Tour. It was incredible. These 2 shows need to be archive live releases
Bruce Springsteen is one of my dads childhood idols, Tom Morello is one of mine. I've known of this song for ages but i usually listen to the RATM version whenever i listen to it. My god, how have i missed this? There's something special about this performance, Bruce's raw emotion in his voice and Tom's raw emotion in his guitar, it's a perfect mix. That solo from Tom had my laughing at how talented he is and crying for how beautiful it is at the same time. Absolutely incredible.
I couldn't agree more. The combination of this song and the current pandemic inspired this song: ruclips.net/video/JDAYxAdWIR4/видео.html This whole performance is legendary. Historic. Especially for Tom Morello, who gave a Hendrix-at-Woodstock-level performance and made me a fan. And, of course, Springsteen's heartbreaking, gut wrenching writing and intense performance. You know, now that I think about it, what makes Morello so great here is that he matches Springsteen's intensity. It's like they're both performing with life-or-death consequences hanging in the balance.
@@stevensendor7216 yeah i completely agree. Tom's solo here is honestly one of the best live solos ever in my opinion, absolutely incredible performance
"Mom, where ever there's a cop beating a guy. Where ever a hungry newborn baby cries. Where there's a fight against the blood and hatred in the air. Look for me mom, I'll be there. Whenever somebody's fighting for a place to stand. For a decent job or a helping hand. Whenever somebody's struggling to be free. Look in their eyes mom you'll see me."
My Doctor just told me to seek this out. Amazing. He said he's seen Springsteen 125 times all over the world. He's going to Stockholm then London to see him again this year.
This performance is legendary. Historic. Especially for Tom Morello, who gave a Hendrix-at-Woodstock-level performance and made me a fan. And, of course, Springsteen's heartbreaking, gut wrenching writing and intense performance.
Morello’s solo is stunning, amazing, non human. I’m as awestruck as I was the first time each time I watch it. He reaches beyond any guitarist I’ve ever seen. It’s other worldly.
I lived in my car for quite a while and always felt that the poetry of music was a salvation. Thank you, Bruce and Tom Morello for this rendition of a great song that fills my heart with hope.
I'm living in my car in Australia where we have a housing crisis. Cancer a broken hip and back that will never heal and I'm just blown away as well. Smiles. Tears.
And i am from Germany and i don:t know how many times per day i am listening to this great wonderful song and these lyrics....it is transcendent. Song belongs to heaven...
Short answer is no. If you ever listen to an interview where Tom talks about it he was convinced it was going to be terrible because he just couldn't get it in the key Bruce wanted it in.
When they came to Australia Tom stepped in for SVZ who was in Europe filming lilyhammer. Such an amazing concert, they played Ghost of Tom Joad.... one of the best shows I've ever seen.
They do tealize. Morello and Springsteen have both talked about it years later, in awe. I just can't believe I happened to be there that nigh, out of dumb luck.
Should be the soundtrack of the entire world. "I have spent my life judging the distance between American reality and the American dream". You got it, thank you so much Boss. From Italy
Bruce is an Icon in his own right...but I will also say....Tom Morello is BY FAR...one of if not THE BEST and INNOVATIVE guitarist since THE GREAT JIMMY HENDRIX....if u don't believe it ask Mary...his mom...or the other THOUSANDS !....of fans. He unselfishly works with other musicians....known or not well known....He brings a special LIGHT to their music.....THANK YOU TOM MORRELLO !.....
Did you see the huge smile on Bruce's face as he watched Tom go off on that epic of epic guitar solos. I think Tom blew Bruce's mind. Believe this was at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Ca. Saw it live. That's as good as it gets. After first couple songs, Bruce says, "We're out for blood tonite."
I'm ashamed of myself for never seeing this before. This is nothing short of genius work from two legends. Simply fantastic performance! Tom's "Bulls on Parade" scratching made me love this version even more.
Don't be ashamed; just be glad. I told my kids when we watched this together: Springsteen shows himself to be a pretty good lead guitarist, and he is an undying legend. Morello shows himaelf to be an other-worldly lead guitarist, and he is, relatively speaking, unknown. Our self-worth comes from our close associates, our co-workers, but most importantly, ourselves, and not from the outside world which neither knows us nor understands us.
@@johnthorne4093 I agree 100% that Springsteen is an excellent guitarist, and he could have shown more of his chops, but he let Morello absolutely slay the solo and the audience. I especially loved the "Bulls on Parade" scratching. This is my favorite version of one of my favorite songs.
песни рабочего движения.., задавленного пролетариата и простого народа. Мы все всё равно вместе, несмотря на время, расстояния и политику! Солидарность,Свобода, Равенство, Братство!
Perfection in live music, gut wrenching perfection. Steinbeck would be proud of this masterful song, describing a prodigal son-like Tom Joad leading his family through despair into the promised land of the times while at the same time fighting his demons and finding peace in true selflessness.
There are better words than I have to say how this song taps into our most primal sense of justice, fairness and dignity. Springsteen and Morello’s dusty throats singing our fears and courage; as told by Steinbeck. American music and literature can’t get better than this.
This is the near-perfect expression of the Struggle (capital S). And I constantly think about this song as I walk and drive through my beautiful, flawed, tattered hometown, Minneapolis. And as I see the noble comrades that feel like "a fella ain't got a soul of his own, but on'y a piece of a big one..."
Tom is a woefully underrated player. That solo was absolutely from the depths of his soul and just memorizing. Even Bruce was blown away. These 2 make an odd pairing of styles absolutely magical.
The Grapes of Wrath should be required reading for anyone who can read. And anyone who's read it and felt the same anger over the fate of the Joads will appreciate this song beyond its musicality.
...After my father pased,i qas try to put in order all his books and papers in his studio...My father was a publisher and italian like me...He never speaked a word of english...And between two pages of one of his blocknote i found a piece of paper cut from a newspaper where the words of this song where written...Maybe, i thought in that moment, i don't realize how really was my father...
Damn awesome guitar solo!! Never tired of listening to Tom’s solo, he put so much soul into it! I saw an interview and he talks how he had prepared to perform this song with Bruce, then day of performance he said that they were gonna play the song in a different key. He said that Bruce reassured him that he would do just fine. He did way more than fine. Awesome performance!
Tom has told about this night, he was very nervous but Bruce calmed him down. Tom had however played the E Street Band a surprise because during soundcheck he played his second solo "straight", but at the actual event he played it totally different which surprised everyone including Bruce. Next tour, he was on.
Just saw a post from @proustmalone on twitter. He said, "Absurdity is the state assigning you to read Grapes of Wrath at 16 and tear gassing you at 26 for understanding it."
Read it a long, long time ago. Saw the movie with James Dean, and Richard Davolas. Listen to this CD. Constantly. As I watch this, right next door to me, local artists are painting a huge Black Lives Matter Mural on a wall. The artists are black, brown and white. I'm 78 yrs old. Love it.
"If you who own the things people must have could understand this, you might preserve yourself. If you could separate causes from results, if you could know that Paine, Marx, Jefferson, Lenin were results, not causes, you might survive. But that you cannot know. For the quality of owning freezes you forever into "I", and cuts you off forever from the "we"." John Steinbeck
I was waiting for Tom Morella to finish playing & look up at everyone & have a Marty Mcfly moment "Guess u guys aren't ready for that ...But ur kids are gonna love it "
J'aime tout. Le son. Les paroles. La mélodie. Les arrangements. L'histoire. La voix. Sa voix. Leurs voix. Le chemin qu'ils montrent à suivre Help the homeless. J'ai bien retrouvé John Steinbeck et les vibrations et la poésie. J'aime les guitares qui parlent, pleurent et chantent. J'aime savoir partager ces émotions avec vous tous. Merci BS et TM.
Americans were suffering due to the greed of bankers making money. They killed people and smiled. John Steinbeck channeled that suffering and wrote "Grapes of Wrath". Bruce Springsteen lived a time where the suffering was less, but he felt that it was bubbling under the surface. He channeled John Steinbeck and wrote this song. Tom Morello was feeling the Rage and used what he had to channel into that energy passed down from generations. This was performed 11 years ago, at a time when it was relevant. Today is it's time. The intersection.
LOL I wouldn't say that activists were being spied on, jailed, and killed and the homeless and vulnerable were being starved to death as Pentagon budgets ballooned Not the 30s but the 70s and 80s were not happy times this is documented by Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media is a 1988 book by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky, Also Tom came home one day and found a noose - he's half black - believe they know "pain" all too well
I mean, I don’t think the west is that bad currently especially economically which is what Steinbeck wrote about even with mice and men. Now California is in a state of havoc and people are looking to get out after what the amazing Democrat party did to it.
Also read the Fruits of Graft by Wayne Jett. History of the great depression and how Roosevelt was instrumental in its prolonging to make people suffer.
I was at a show in the pit right in front of Tom on this tour and when he ended his GOTJ solo we made eye contact just as he was saying to himself "F___ yeah!." Indeed. Awesome.
I just watched a Tom Morello interview and it gives this song a whole new meaning. Tom is a heck of a smart man politically, and he is sooo talented with guitar. Bruce, you're a legend!! You, by far, are my all-time favorite musician, and I'm SOOO lucky to see the two of you live for this song on 4-26-12. Keep rocking, Boss!!
Yeah, never mind actual musical genius like Max Richter's dazzling re-harmonisation of Vivaldi' universally significant 'For Seasons' or Bach's 3 versions of his own Sinfonia for solo violin partita (No.3) and lute suite (No.4). These 3 chords converted from melancholy blues to another simple rock song ... THAT'S GENIUS! (Ha, ha).
@@soundknight I mean, yeah Springsteen is simple, Morello, even more so... but you're still a smug unlikeable twat for not realizing that "genius" comes in many shapes and sizes. And has Vivaldi ever gotten you laid? I doubt it. No more than using the phrase "dazzling reharmonization" ever has, even with your dumb superfluous hyphen.
@@soundknight GUYS GUYS I'M TALKING ABOUT VIVALI AND SPELLING REHARMONIZATION INCORRECTLY IN A ROOM FULL OF TOM MORELLO FANS! DID I READ THE ROOM CORRECTLY??? Autism is a hell of a drug.
I was watching a good part of Bruce's interview with Howard Stern last night. It was just so good, so many things to think about. So many feelings, and so many songs. I think I found my new musical obsession.
The version is a revelation. I'm a huge fan of Bruce, but this version knocked me over the first time I've heard it for over 10 years and all my friends "had to" listen to it. I don't know if I'll ever be impressed by a song again immediately and so sustainably, but I hope so.
One of the greatest songs ever written, one of the best duets ever performed and one of the most spectacular guitar solos ever played by Bruce 'the king' Springsteen and the incredible Tom Morello.
Tom created this entire opportunity/night for self. Due to the labor of love. Tom performed on another guy's song. All of the time Tom put in getting ready. By himself. Incredible night/performance.
They did it again in 2007. So now we have a Great Recession to go with a Great Depression. Both parties did it as anyone from the Clintons, Schumer, Bush, Boehner, Gingrich and the Gramms all sold us out to bankers and the already wealthy. So the anger is real. While American gets sucked into Red vs Blue the real problem is Green as in money. You can't have a democracy when money pays for power. Neither party taking money is going to deliver our government or the economy to we the people until we wise up and take it back. Yes, the parties have differences, but they have both made the system rotten and we pay the price. Tom Joad for the 21st century.
Took my wife to see Audioslave at the very first concert of their very first US tour. She was like oh no, what have I let him do to me. Then she watched Tom Morello and her jaw literally dropped open. Literally. It's one of the best memories of my life.
i doubt anybody but springsteen could put into words the anger of steinbeck's writing. please: join unions, join communities. we have to rise up. capitalism is destroying the planet and everyone on it. please find a friend in your neighborhood and talk about this, and help us all
I'm with you. Putting this song to "concert scale", and electric, then bringing in an icon like Morello, and finally, Springsteen's passion and anger in the performance, have brought tears to my eyes the thirty+ times I've listened to this video in the past few weeks.
I couldn't agree more. The combination of this song and the current pandemic inspired this song: ruclips.net/video/JDAYxAdWIR4/видео.html This whole performance is legendary. Historic. Especially for Tom Morello, who gave a Hendrix-at-Woodstock-level performance and made me a fan. And, of course, Springsteen's heartbreaking, gut wrenching writing and intense performance. You know, now that I think about it, what makes Morello so great here is that he matches Springsteen's intensity. It's like they're both performing with life-or-death consequences hanging in the balance.
Words cannot describe, how much I love this particular live-edition of this song. I saw it first in 2008...Tom just plays with his heart, that ending-solo is just pure emotion. The studio-version on the new Springsteen-album is also great, but this one will always be number one.
THE GRIMM REALITY OF THE BROKEN AMERICAN DREAM GONE WRONG FOR THE AVERAGE JOE'S &JANE'S...ONLY IN AMERICA THE GREATER DIVIDE BETWEEN THE HAVES & HAVENOTS.....CHILLING
My father is a huge Springstein fan, this song always stuck with me because of the lyrics and the insane solo tommy has at the end. I’m 20 years old and this song will forever live in my head until the day I die. Such an amazing piece of art
we should all be like bruce and his band and the guys he has guesting with him, then the world would be a better place. have enjoyed bruce since the early 70's and will until the day I leave this world...….
Bruce,we miss you,dude,my mind was not opened in my youth and I didn't give you the respect you deserved,this performance, shakes that respect out of me,thank you for this!
I love this, I grew up on the Rage version but got really into Springsteen the last few years, this is so cool, and I think more people need to read Steinbeck again, feels relevant, I also love it when Tom sings.
Rocket Fuel for the soul...high octane music for the wary!!! The energy, the intensity, the Masters at work with no pretense and leaving it all on the stage...stunningly good!
The Song has just SMASHED my heart OPEN as some door which was bound to be broken. And now it simply sways back and forth under the ghasts of some ghostly wind...
Morello here is like some sort of condensed Leonardo Da Vinci: at 6:13 he starts painting the Mona Lisa, at 6:37 he switches to the Vitruvian Man, at 6:57 he goes on to paint The Last Supper. And, then, when you think he's done and he cannot possibly top himself, at 7:19 he goes "ah, fuck it, I'm going to invent the helicopter!"
Honestly, your comment is fantastic. Stunning inteligent and sensible . I m happy to realize that smart people having bright imagination still exist. God bless you!
@paul w Donald Trump is a profoundly bigoted, ignorant, imbecilic, sociopathic criminal who has two needs in life: to be rich (not to EARN wealth because that's too hard and too much bother; just to be rich by whatever means available), and to be admired by people who he, personally, despises. That would be include you, paul w.
TheInfiniteGroove Man, close to it!! I wish Bruce and Tom did more together. And the smile on Bruce’s face when Tom goes off into his solo is just priceless!! This song was perfect for these two iconic musicians/artists. Wow!
I couldn't agree more. The combination of this song and the current pandemic inspired this song: ruclips.net/video/JDAYxAdWIR4/видео.html This whole performance is legendary. Historic. Especially for Tom Morello, who gave a Hendrix-at-Woodstock-level performance and made me a fan. And, of course, Springsteen's heartbreaking, gut wrenching writing and intense performance. You know, now that I think about it, what makes Morello so great here is that he matches Springsteen's intensity. It's like they're both performing with life-or-death consequences hanging in the balance.
So good and true, the lyrics are like a sharpened blade! Why can't more musicians sing about issues that really matter instead of those empty lyrics that bemoan their own life! Tired of all those love songs that don't make a difference, better let the world know that we need to address poverty, inequality, racism and government abuse in a powerful way!
That's what we are sold and at the level they keep us with their joke of education. It really takes a sharp mind to grasp it and move on. 3, maybe 4 out of 10 can.
If I was ever to run for office (I won't!), I'd ask Bruce permission to open my rallies with this song- it encapsulates everything I stand for! I'm retired, but in my working life over several careers, I was a member of 3 different unions, & I've read (& re-read) Steinbeck many times! That's why I VOTE EVERY ELECTION!!!
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55 year old African American man. First time hearing this in 2024. Where have I been!!! Brought me to tears.
Tom Joad has been a staple of Tom Morello/Rage Against the Machine shows forever. But this was the only tour Spirngsteen inluded it in his playlist. And this Anaheim show - which I attended for wildly different reasons - was the first one Tom Morello joined the E Street Band for. They have since repeated the collab several times since. It's a Socialist Dream performance!
Such a great performance, you should check his Stayin' alive with Tom Morello in Australia 2014 too!
It's so great. Lyrical, feels, and definitely guitar/playing ability showcased
Yup me too at 64 😂
31 over here. Its never too late my friends.
I was THERE that night! We had NO idea that we were about to get our heads blown away. Just one of the most amazing musical moments in my life. The SONG! The Vocal DUET! That guitar solo FINALE! Everybody in that place was blown away. And no one knew it was coming.
Vocal duet/harmony blew me away!
Awesome performance!
I can imagine. I tuned in for the Musicare Tribute to Bruce (2014, Jon Stewart etc) and when Tom played the song by himself I was floored! Even the stiff crowd (at tables, all being "important" in the popular music scene)
They're absolutely even better together.
Morello is so good just blew everyone’s mind
So lucky man.
Greetings from Athens,Greece.
'Nebraska' and 'Ghost of Tom Joad' are often viewed as oddities of Bruce's discography. Honestly, I think they are the best of it.
Bruce has said, in the book about the making of Nebraska, that he believes that this will be the album he'll be remembered for. Made solo, in his bedroom, on amateur equipment.
Yesss!! 👍👍❤🇨🇭
100000% agree
They are a bit sleepy, though. One of my favorite reviews said, "The Ghost of Tom Joad makes Nebraska look like James Brown at the Apollo."
We were lucky enough to see the Ghost of Tom Joad show at the Oakdale in Wallingford Connecticut back in 96.
Great Show. Small venue, had great seats, a night to remember.
No one, and I mean no one ever revealed the heart and soul of John Steinbeck than these
men in such a compassionate and inspirational manner!!!
well said sir
Just finished the book. Whoa.. Didn't make me a communist though, but damn.
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Amen
@@indychoate8350
Yes.
I' ve just finished the Grapes of Wrath, where the main character is Tom Joad and first thing I did after I've closed the book, I put up this video...and touching the glory of being a human alive, I almost died...it broke my heart in thousand pieces and them took them and put them together in the lap of the loving divine. I just went through one of the most intense moments of my crazy life
Exactly the same here. I remembered the song title but only after reading Grapes of Wrath, I revisited this song. American music and literature at its best.
@@janbudin5900 I read about half. I wound up depressed enough to be admitted as a Psychiatric outpatient. I haven't finished the book but I found it an incredible work of art. One day I might finish it, and I saw the movie when I was young and could cry it out.
I love this song because it has hope, and it calls on solidarity.
I hadn't read the book until the album was announced. As a Bruce nut, I read the book.
Changed my life.
My favorite book of all time. No teacher assigned it, never needed to read it. I just did.
So glad I did.
This is out of this world. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched it. Tom’s guitar is an extension of himself. You cannot separate the two
I'm only on viewing 2.
Viewing 1, I was just totally blown away.
Morello basically drops the bulls on parade solo, mid solo! Nothing better than when you find a new favourite youtube vid is there?
Sadly.
One of the best live performances you'll ever see
Steve ayres!sono d'accordo con te! 😅😘😘💘
The best!!!
Agree.
Just mindblowingly bonkers
Uh on that I gotta solidly disagree lol
Tom morello is one of the greatest guitarists I’ve seen, technique, sound, heart, soul, expressiveness. You can tell he loves his craft and believes deeply in the messages of his music. And what an incredible collaboration with Bruce. Who would have thought. This version is one of my favorite songs/performances now
Legend had it that he wields a weapon that kills fascism.
@@cttmattchu69 He inherited it from Woody and he wields it like a champion.
@@cttmattchu69 Superhero!!
I LOVE THAT..!...YES HE DOES....it's called...COURAGE....and INTEGRITY....I think he Loves Life Family and the World we live in ...But WANTS TO MAKE IT A BETTER PLACE....we need MORE ...TOM MORELLOS .....
HEY....TOM FOR PRESIDENT....
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Rock Hall bound!!!! 🙌🏻♥️
I've always admired this song. When Bruce writes about injustices in the world, I listen intently. And then RATM covered it, and I absolutely LOVED the energy and passion they put into it. But when Bruce and Tom Morello collaborated on this song something magic happened. This version of the song should be required listening for every person alive. This is magic. It haunts me to the point that I play it again and again. This is magic.
Required listening for all politicians around the world.
Same. For the past ten years I’ve watched various renditions of this act. I especially watch it to remind me that there are people out there actively fighting injustice. I really love is the acknowledgment of Bruce Springsteen for Tom Morello. In a real way, the Troubador’s rejection of inequality passes from Woody Guthrie, through Steinbeck and Springsteen. And now Morello reminds us that Tom Joad is just as relevant as ever. Waiting for the last to be first...neath the underpass, in a cardboard box. Damn.
My absolute favorite rendition of this song, though I have yet to hear a version I don't love. This rendition brings me to tears every time I listen to it.
I saw Bruce at Mile High stadium here in Denver 1986 Born in the USA tour, 2 nights 36 degrees, but warm as fuck, adrenaline STJ
sell a Shirt. didn't do anything about it. Awesome. Just l;isten
The people who attended that concert never imagine how lucky the were to see Tom and Bruce together playing one of the best live performances
I was there! I it was 2009 or 2010 in Anaheim. I was living in San Diego at the time. This version just blew me away!
I recently learned that Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, and Murphy's Law once played a show together in NYC. I thought to myself that if ever a time machine was invented, that would be my first visit.
After seeing this, that show has become #2.
My mom made me go with to see Bruce at Wrigley Field chicago illinois back in like 2010 or 11 maybe idk. Little did I know Tom Morellp was there. Also EDDIE Vedder
@@charlesfarce9059 Grapes pressed juice out wrath
April 7 & 8, 2008 in Anaheim at the Honda Center. I was at those shows for the Magic Tour. It was incredible. These 2 shows need to be archive live releases
I am from Norway, and this is the strongest song i ever heard, i love it , freedom of AMERICA...
freedom is what we tore from the rich man's claws!
Brought to tears....
NEVER in my Life have I heard the quitar played like that.
Magnificent ‼️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Same here...
same here
Same here!! 😭
Same
Ehm Prince?
Bruce Springsteen is one of my dads childhood idols, Tom Morello is one of mine. I've known of this song for ages but i usually listen to the RATM version whenever i listen to it. My god, how have i missed this? There's something special about this performance, Bruce's raw emotion in his voice and Tom's raw emotion in his guitar, it's a perfect mix. That solo from Tom had my laughing at how talented he is and crying for how beautiful it is at the same time. Absolutely incredible.
I couldn't agree more. The combination of this song and the current pandemic inspired this song: ruclips.net/video/JDAYxAdWIR4/видео.html
This whole performance is legendary. Historic. Especially for Tom Morello, who gave a Hendrix-at-Woodstock-level performance and made me a fan.
And, of course, Springsteen's heartbreaking, gut wrenching writing and intense performance.
You know, now that I think about it, what makes Morello so great here is that he matches Springsteen's intensity. It's like they're both performing with life-or-death consequences hanging in the balance.
@@stevensendor7216 yeah i completely agree. Tom's solo here is honestly one of the best live solos ever in my opinion, absolutely incredible performance
"В душах людей наливаются и зреют гроздья гнева - тяжелые гроздья, и дозревать им теперь уже недолго.
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Beautifully written. I concur. It’s pure excellence. Period.
Was Tom having a seizure?
"Mom, where ever there's a cop beating a guy. Where ever a hungry newborn baby cries. Where there's a fight against the blood and hatred in the air. Look for me mom, I'll be there. Whenever somebody's fighting for a place to stand. For a decent job or a helping hand. Whenever somebody's struggling to be free. Look in their eyes mom you'll see me."
John Henry Miller Pretty much sums up this year, doesn’t it? And not just this year, but these times, in general. 😕
Pretty simple....obey the law. Stop using the racecard
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Simpler. Get rid of you right wing Trumpsters and the babies and moms will eat again.
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Written by a guy with more acres of land than you and I will see in our lifetime. What a crock. Good song though, can't deny that much.
My Doctor just told me to seek this out. Amazing. He said he's seen Springsteen 125 times all over the world. He's going to Stockholm then London to see him again this year.
This is exactly the way this song should always be performed... With fury, wrath, frustration and anger... Excellent... Best lyrics ever !!!!
Straight Up Mariano. Way to tear it up. Excellent indeed,
He'll yeah
It's such a beautiful piece, 3rd day listening in... It's just powerful
@@LuisSanchez-pe4hv so true
Or with Rage...
This performance is legendary. Historic. Especially for Tom Morello, who gave a Hendrix-at-Woodstock-level performance and made me a fan. And, of course, Springsteen's heartbreaking, gut wrenching writing and intense performance.
Beautifuly done
I agre best song
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Holy snakes! Morello was insane on this song.
Well, buddy, your comment is pretty good too ;-)
@@axelp5554 Mine?
The is one of the greatest moments in rock and roll history.
Morello’s solo is stunning, amazing, non human. I’m as awestruck as I was the first time each time I watch it. He reaches beyond any guitarist I’ve ever seen. It’s other worldly.
Agreed
Yep 👍
Absolutely! One other incredible guitarist I would have loved to seen Bruce collaborate with is Rory Gallagher....in my dreams now unfortunately ☹️
I love ❤️ poor and rich but been home less before not fun
God bless you and your family 🙏❤️
Michael
Oh yes.. that's some guitar playing at the highest possible grandmaster level.. stunning really is the word to describe it :)
Here after today’s Howard Stern Show interview with Tom Morello. They discuss this performance in detail. It’s great!
His interveiew was awesome. I'm here because of that too!
Same!!
Ditto !
Me too
Me five, Who knew Tom Morello could sing?
I love how Bruce looks truly surprised and deeply pleased with Tom's awesome riffs, he is all smiles, and you can see him yell "Go!"
I lived in my car for quite a while and always felt that the poetry of music was a salvation. Thank you, Bruce and Tom Morello for this rendition of a great song that fills my heart with hope.
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I'm living in my car in Australia where we have a housing crisis. Cancer a broken hip and back that will never heal and I'm just blown away as well. Smiles. Tears.
And i am from Germany and i don:t know how many times per day i am listening to this great wonderful song and these lyrics....it is transcendent. Song belongs to heaven...
This is one of the coolest fucking things I've ever seen. Tom Morello doesn't compromise his style for ANYBODY.
I wonder if they realized just how amazing this performance was turning out to be...incredible.
Short answer is no. If you ever listen to an interview where Tom talks about it he was convinced it was going to be terrible because he just couldn't get it in the key Bruce wanted it in.
They went on to play several more venues around the world 🌎👌🤩🤟🤟🤟
When they came to Australia Tom stepped in for SVZ who was in Europe filming lilyhammer. Such an amazing concert, they played Ghost of Tom Joad.... one of the best shows I've ever seen.
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They do tealize. Morello and Springsteen have both talked about it years later, in awe. I just can't believe I happened to be there that nigh, out of dumb luck.
This isn't just a song; it happened and is happening right now.
it is a call to action imo. lets bring these suckers down
@@carthag Arm the homeless
-Tom Morello's Guitar
@@trashpanda6885 hell yeah.
Kyle Kulinsky, The Hill, Jimmy Dore, Abby Martin, Richard Wolff. Organize, Join a Union! Bernie 2020
From the past to the future through the present...
If there is a better guitar solo played by a human I haven’t heard it. Skill and passion on display.
Should be the soundtrack of the entire world. "I have spent my life judging the distance between American reality and the American dream". You got it, thank you so much Boss. From Italy
It is.... From Russia, ruclips.net/video/hT54Drz3NRE/видео.html
The song tells a timely story, and both Bruce and Tom make this soulful for those that are fighting the good fight .
Fact
Bruce is an Icon in his own right...but I will also say....Tom Morello is BY FAR...one of if not THE BEST and INNOVATIVE guitarist since THE GREAT JIMMY HENDRIX....if u don't believe it ask Mary...his mom...or the other THOUSANDS !....of fans.
He unselfishly works with other musicians....known or not well known....He brings a special LIGHT to their music.....THANK YOU TOM MORRELLO !.....
Morello destroys Hendrix. By a mile
Yes He does....but remember Who OPENED THE DOORWAY to Wonderland man...
I have seen Springsteen with Morello. Unbelievable. Bruce and Tom are a magic mix.
Listen to his solos with Audioslave and say this again...
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Yep.
for those who don't know Tom Joad is a character from John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath...worth finding the movie or reading the book.
No one has yet been able to depict the struggles of the working poor as masterfully as Steinbeck had in his writings.
This song totally changed as i read "The Grapes of Wrath". Honestly i dont know who makes each other better, song or book.
@@janisber111 Bruce nailed it ! I wish I had the book to re read...watched the movie again on Amazon
Who wouldn't know this? Seriously, you'd have to live under a rock to not know about the "Grapes of Wrath"
@@JamesWillmus Yee, if your american. Other countries might not know about them.
Did you see the huge smile on Bruce's face as he watched Tom go off on that epic of epic guitar solos. I think Tom blew Bruce's mind. Believe this was at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Ca.
Saw it live. That's as good as it gets. After first couple songs, Bruce says, "We're out for blood tonite."
I'm ashamed of myself for never seeing this before. This is nothing short of genius work from two legends. Simply fantastic performance! Tom's "Bulls on Parade" scratching made me love this version even more.
good to see you have caught up
Easy... no hard feelings.
Don't be ashamed; just be glad. I told my kids when we watched this together: Springsteen shows himself to be a pretty good lead guitarist, and he is an undying legend. Morello shows himaelf to be an other-worldly lead guitarist, and he is, relatively speaking, unknown. Our self-worth comes from our close associates, our co-workers, but most importantly, ourselves, and not from the outside world which neither knows us nor understands us.
@@johnthorne4093 I agree 100% that Springsteen is an excellent guitarist, and he could have shown more of his chops, but he let Morello absolutely slay the solo and the audience. I especially loved the "Bulls on Parade" scratching. This is my favorite version of one of my favorite songs.
As a DJ, I was blown away by the scratching sounds he was making with that guitar, so dope!
Bruce is the Boss, always against the grain. Morello is simply a beast who refuses to be regular and is always a part of a movement. Amazing
The BOSS is John Steinbeck..
Well said!
XCEPT FOR HIS LOVE AFFAIR WITH OBAMA.
песни рабочего движения.., задавленного пролетариата и простого народа. Мы все всё равно вместе, несмотря на время, расстояния и политику! Солидарность,Свобода, Равенство, Братство!
Perfection in live music, gut wrenching perfection. Steinbeck would be proud of this masterful song, describing a prodigal son-like Tom Joad leading his family through despair into the promised land of the times while at the same time fighting his demons and finding peace in true selflessness.
Thank you for the Steinbeck shoutout.
You are exactly correct, in my semi- educated opinion.
Steinbeck and Bruce would have been best friends IMO. They are an extension of each other. Both geniuses!
The way Tom makes his guitar cry reflects how sad this song is.
People just want a job or helping ✋
This song is a clenched fist.
Has tattoo.
=Mine.
My image over the horizon each and every time I listen to it, which happens often. With a bleeding heart and the clenched fist in the air.
11 years ago. Still the same. The clenched fist us a weak symbol... pain and retribution has the desired effect
Russian group Джанни Родари made cover on Russian language. I was on premiere of this cover and new album yesterday. Cool song... It's more than song.
There are better words than I have to say how this song taps into our most primal sense of justice, fairness and dignity. Springsteen and Morello’s dusty throats singing our fears and courage; as told by Steinbeck. American music and literature can’t get better than this.
Nowadays, it's something we are sorely beginning to lack.
This is the near-perfect expression of the Struggle (capital S). And I constantly think about this song as I walk and drive through my beautiful, flawed, tattered hometown, Minneapolis. And as I see the noble comrades that feel like
"a fella ain't got a soul of his own, but on'y a piece of a big one..."
Tom is a woefully underrated player. That solo was absolutely from the depths of his soul and just memorizing. Even Bruce was blown away.
These 2 make an odd pairing of styles absolutely magical.
Underrated? He is widely considered one of the greatest of all time.
The Grapes of Wrath should be required reading for anyone who can read. And anyone who's read it and felt the same anger over the fate of the Joads will appreciate this song beyond its musicality.
Have read it.
Agree.
Have read it.
Agree.
Parallels these uncertain times: the masses of homelessness.😮
Have read it.
Agree.
Parallels these uncertain times: the masses of homelessness.😮
Tom's guitar almost got me crying it was damn good. It managed to put the biggest smile on my face.
Absolutely; it’s a pretty short walk from tears to a smile.
The ghost of Steinbeck and Guthrie still roams the land.
...After my father pased,i qas try to put in order all his books and papers in his studio...My father was a publisher and italian like me...He never speaked a word of english...And between two pages of one of his blocknote i found a piece of paper cut from a newspaper where the words of this song where written...Maybe, i thought in that moment, i don't realize how really was my father...
Powerful. Especially performed by two men who understand and believe the words
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Damn awesome guitar solo!! Never tired of listening to Tom’s solo, he put so much soul into it! I saw an interview and he talks how he had prepared to perform this song with Bruce, then day of performance he said that they were gonna play the song in a different key. He said that Bruce reassured him that he would do just fine. He did way more than fine. Awesome performance!
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Tom has told about this night, he was very nervous but Bruce calmed him down. Tom had however played the E Street Band a surprise because during soundcheck he played his second solo "straight", but at the actual event he played it totally different which surprised everyone including Bruce. Next tour, he was on.
@@hans-erikeriksson8654 Takk for historie bak🫠
I love how much Bruce is into Tom's solo at the end. :)
Absolutely Speechless !
The Grapes of Wrath is a wonderful novel by John Steinbeck which has a strong message for the moment we are living now
Facts!
Just saw a post from @proustmalone on twitter. He said, "Absurdity is the state assigning you to read Grapes of Wrath at 16 and tear gassing you at 26 for understanding it."
Mike Holyoak YES
Read it a long, long time ago. Saw the movie with James Dean, and Richard Davolas. Listen to this CD. Constantly. As I watch this, right next door to me, local artists are painting a huge Black Lives Matter Mural on a wall. The artists are black, brown and white. I'm 78 yrs old. Love it.
@@anubisnine right on....
Nothing has ever made my heart race like this song.... This is the definition of rock and roll. Musical Geniuses.
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Concordo Marcos 😂
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"If you who own the things people must have could understand this, you might preserve yourself. If you could separate causes from results, if you could know that Paine, Marx, Jefferson, Lenin were results, not causes, you might survive. But that you cannot know. For the quality of owning freezes you forever into "I", and cuts you off forever from the "we"." John Steinbeck
Thanks for this!
Imagine no possessions/I wonder if you can....
I was waiting for Tom Morella to finish playing & look up at everyone & have a Marty Mcfly moment "Guess u guys aren't ready for that ...But ur kids are gonna love it "
awesome comment!
Funny
Nice one!
Nice
😂Big fookin lol to that my friend
J'aime tout. Le son. Les paroles. La mélodie. Les arrangements. L'histoire. La voix. Sa voix. Leurs voix. Le chemin qu'ils montrent à suivre Help the homeless. J'ai bien retrouvé John Steinbeck et les vibrations et la poésie. J'aime les guitares qui parlent, pleurent et chantent. J'aime savoir partager ces émotions avec vous tous. Merci BS et TM.
Magnifique commentaire poétique. C'est exactement ce que je ressens. Merci
Americans were suffering due to the greed of bankers making money. They killed people and smiled.
John Steinbeck channeled that suffering and wrote "Grapes of Wrath".
Bruce Springsteen lived a time where the suffering was less, but he felt that it was bubbling under the surface. He channeled John Steinbeck and wrote this song. Tom Morello was feeling the Rage and used what he had to channel into that energy passed down from generations.
This was performed 11 years ago, at a time when it was relevant.
Today is it's time.
The intersection.
LOL I wouldn't say that activists were being spied on, jailed, and killed and the homeless and vulnerable were being starved to death as Pentagon budgets ballooned
Not the 30s but the 70s and 80s were not happy times this is documented by Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media is a 1988 book by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky,
Also Tom came home one day and found a noose - he's half black - believe they know "pain" all too well
"В душах людей наливаются и зреют гроздья гнева - тяжелые гроздья, и дозревать им теперь уже недолго.
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I mean, I don’t think the west is that bad currently especially economically which is what Steinbeck wrote about even with mice and men. Now California is in a state of havoc and people are looking to get out after what the amazing Democrat party did to it.
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Also read the Fruits of Graft by Wayne Jett. History of the great depression and how Roosevelt was instrumental in its prolonging to make people suffer.
That's got to be one of the greatest lead guitar performances ever.
Just discovered this. Morello doing his thing on guitar isn't a suprise, but his vocal harmonies with Springsteen? Wow!
A stunning performance. I just love this version.
Holy shit, this version knocked my socks off. I'd never heard any version other than the original, quiet acoustic one.
I was at a show in the pit right in front of Tom on this tour and when he ended his GOTJ solo we made eye contact just as he was saying to himself "F___ yeah!." Indeed. Awesome.
I just watched a Tom Morello interview and it gives this song a whole new meaning. Tom is a heck of a smart man politically, and he is sooo talented with guitar. Bruce, you're a legend!! You, by far, are my all-time favorite musician, and I'm SOOO lucky to see the two of you live for this song on 4-26-12. Keep rocking, Boss!!
I just came to this video a few weeks ago. I am so grateful to have been able share Springsteen's time on this earth (Morello's too).
Tom’s a smart kind man no doubt. He also graduated from Harvard.
Only a musical genius could take this original 1995 acoustic song, and turn it into such a great rocker with Tom Morello!!!
Yeah, never mind actual musical genius like Max Richter's dazzling re-harmonisation of Vivaldi' universally significant 'For Seasons' or Bach's 3 versions of his own Sinfonia for solo violin partita (No.3) and lute suite (No.4).
These 3 chords converted from melancholy blues to another simple rock song ... THAT'S GENIUS!
(Ha, ha).
@@soundknight I mean, yeah Springsteen is simple, Morello, even more so...
but you're still a smug unlikeable twat for not realizing that "genius" comes in many shapes and sizes.
And has Vivaldi ever gotten you laid? I doubt it.
No more than using the phrase "dazzling reharmonization" ever has, even with your dumb superfluous hyphen.
@@soundknight GUYS GUYS I'M TALKING ABOUT VIVALI AND SPELLING REHARMONIZATION INCORRECTLY IN A ROOM FULL OF TOM MORELLO FANS!
DID I READ THE ROOM CORRECTLY???
Autism is a hell of a drug.
This is one of the best live performances of any song ever......
Tom Morello is my favorite guitarrist, nobody plays like he does.
guys amazing
Love how he gets turned loose at the end and he makes it his own.
*Literally*
This is the version of "Tom Joad" we need today. You can almost see that police officer bearing Tom in this. Such power.
Love will win over hate always
Remember George Floyd and all others needlessly killed by racist cops.
@@Sharky165no one cares about george floyd
I was watching a good part of Bruce's interview with Howard Stern last night. It was just so good, so many things to think about. So many feelings, and so many songs. I think I found my new musical obsession.
The version is a revelation. I'm a huge fan of Bruce, but this version knocked me over the first time I've heard it for over 10 years and all my friends "had to" listen to it. I don't know if I'll ever be impressed by a song again immediately and so sustainably, but I hope so.
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One of the greatest songs ever written, one of the best duets ever performed and one of the most spectacular guitar solos ever played by Bruce 'the king' Springsteen and the incredible Tom Morello.
@Myname izmud187 do not forget Zack de la roacha
I don't know how many times I've listened to this since they did their first performance together. So good.... perfection
has to be one of the best live performances of all time
Tom created this entire opportunity/night for self. Due to the
labor of love. Tom performed on another guy's song. All of the time
Tom put in getting ready. By himself. Incredible night/performance.
"I want to put a tag of shame on the greedy bastards who are responsible for this [the Great Depression and its effects]." John Steinbeck
Grapes of Wrath
They did it again in 2007. So now we have a Great Recession to go with a Great Depression. Both parties did it as anyone from the Clintons, Schumer, Bush, Boehner, Gingrich and the Gramms all sold us out to bankers and the already wealthy. So the anger is real. While American gets sucked into Red vs Blue the real problem is Green as in money. You can't have a democracy when money pays for power. Neither party taking money is going to deliver our government or the economy to we the people until we wise up and take it back. Yes, the parties have differences, but they have both made the system rotten and we pay the price. Tom Joad for the 21st century.
the feel no shame.
The book gave me a social conscience at 14.
@Wotan Mit Uns, go away Nazi.
Springsteen + Morello = perfection.
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Took my wife to see Audioslave at the very first concert of their very first US tour. She was like oh no, what have I let him do to me. Then she watched Tom Morello and her jaw literally dropped open. Literally. It's one of the best memories of my life.
This song is a timeless masterpiece.
i doubt anybody but springsteen could put into words the anger of steinbeck's writing. please: join unions, join communities. we have to rise up. capitalism is destroying the planet and everyone on it. please find a friend in your neighborhood and talk about this, and help us all
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I'm with you. Putting this song to "concert scale", and electric, then bringing in an icon like Morello, and finally, Springsteen's passion and anger in the performance, have brought tears to my eyes the thirty+ times I've listened to this video in the past few weeks.
I couldn't agree more. The combination of this song and the current pandemic inspired this song: ruclips.net/video/JDAYxAdWIR4/видео.html
This whole performance is legendary. Historic. Especially for Tom Morello, who gave a Hendrix-at-Woodstock-level performance and made me a fan.
And, of course, Springsteen's heartbreaking, gut wrenching writing and intense performance.
You know, now that I think about it, what makes Morello so great here is that he matches Springsteen's intensity. It's like they're both performing with life-or-death consequences hanging in the balance.
Great comment, Steven
That joint guitar solo was fecking epic. who'd have thought this combination would be sooo damn good!!!
Anyone who recognizes talent and passion!
But still hard to comprehend until you hear it.
Until you FEEL it.
Tom killed it, brought it back to life and killed it again. That was an amazing pairing.
Makes me feel pretty special to see Bruce so impressed by another artist giving it all, very cool.
Bruce respects and gives credit to his fellow musicians, he enjoys jamming with them🎸
Words cannot describe, how much I love this particular live-edition of this song. I saw it first in 2008...Tom just plays with his heart, that ending-solo is just pure emotion. The studio-version on the new Springsteen-album is also great, but this one will always be number one.
THE GRIMM REALITY OF THE BROKEN AMERICAN DREAM GONE WRONG FOR THE AVERAGE JOE'S &JANE'S...ONLY IN AMERICA THE GREATER DIVIDE BETWEEN THE HAVES & HAVENOTS.....CHILLING
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Although old, the topic is dramatically current. A big hug Bruce. May all human beings hear your message. Thanks!
My father is a huge Springstein fan, this song always stuck with me because of the lyrics and the insane solo tommy has at the end. I’m 20 years old and this song will forever live in my head until the day I die. Such an amazing piece of art
Damn, I never knew Tom Morello had such a good voice.
Me neither..
Neither did I.
All after half a bottle of Jameson's too
you should check out the album bruce mentions... the night watchnman.. its tom morellos acustic album..
What cracks me up is he says he couldn't sing it in the key they settled on. I have no idea what he means, sounds ace to me!
Never. Just never have I come across a more magical musical collaboration. Thank you Bruce and Tom
I never thought I would cry watching a guitar solo but this is so freaking amazing ! It goes totally under my skin ! Tom is AMAZING !
Vsi es muy buens😅😮😢🎉😂 6:41 😅😮😢🎉😂❤ 6:49
we should all be like bruce and his band and the guys he has guesting with him, then the world would be a better place. have enjoyed bruce since the early 70's and will until the day I leave this world...….
Huge shoutout to you both great music.
Unabashedly singing about the real stuff going on, with respect and decency, not turning a blind eye.
this is one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard
If ever there was a quintessential blue collar artist for the workers, the proletariat, it has got to be Bruce Springsteen.
Bruce,we miss you,dude,my mind was not opened in my youth and I didn't give you the respect you deserved,this performance, shakes that respect out of me,thank you for this!
I love this, I grew up on the Rage version but got really into Springsteen the last few years, this is so cool, and I think more people need to read Steinbeck again, feels relevant, I also love it when Tom sings.
Rocket Fuel for the soul...high octane music for the wary!!! The energy, the intensity, the Masters at work with no pretense and leaving it all on the stage...stunningly good!
The Song has just SMASHED my heart OPEN as some door which was bound to be broken. And now it simply sways back and forth under the ghasts of some ghostly wind...
Morello here is like some sort of condensed Leonardo Da Vinci: at 6:13 he starts painting the Mona Lisa, at 6:37 he switches to the Vitruvian Man, at 6:57 he goes on to paint The Last Supper. And, then, when you think he's done and he cannot possibly top himself, at 7:19 he goes "ah, fuck it, I'm going to invent the helicopter!"
leonaltro Holy Crap - spot on!! 2 of our finest Americans right here.
Honestly, your comment is fantastic. Stunning inteligent and sensible . I m happy to realize that smart people having bright imagination
still exist. God bless you!
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@paul w Donald Trump is a profoundly bigoted, ignorant, imbecilic, sociopathic criminal who has two needs in life: to be rich (not to EARN wealth because that's too hard and too much bother; just to be rich by whatever means available), and to be admired by people who he, personally, despises. That would be include you, paul w.
Morello is incredible, also such a visionary
OMG. Amazing. 😭 Can't believe I never saw this until today.
I absolutely love this. Tom's guitar playing is so phenomenal. I like this version the best with him and Bruce.
maybe one of the most amazing performaces I've ever seen
TheInfiniteGroove
Man, close to it!! I wish Bruce and Tom did more together. And the smile on Bruce’s face when Tom goes off into his solo is just priceless!! This song was perfect for these two iconic musicians/artists. Wow!
I couldn't agree more. The combination of this song and the current pandemic inspired this song: ruclips.net/video/JDAYxAdWIR4/видео.html
This whole performance is legendary. Historic. Especially for Tom Morello, who gave a Hendrix-at-Woodstock-level performance and made me a fan.
And, of course, Springsteen's heartbreaking, gut wrenching writing and intense performance.
You know, now that I think about it, what makes Morello so great here is that he matches Springsteen's intensity. It's like they're both performing with life-or-death consequences hanging in the balance.
This is the first time I've heard Tom sing! Wow! I need more of this!
HOLY SH!T. The standard for a live rock show. Incredible. Imagine BEING THERE.
lsutundra I was 👍
So good and true, the lyrics are like a sharpened blade! Why can't more musicians sing about issues that really matter instead of those empty lyrics that bemoan their own life! Tired of all those love songs that don't make a difference, better let the world know that we need to address poverty, inequality, racism and government abuse in a powerful way!
That's what we are sold and at the level they keep us with their joke of education. It really takes a sharp mind to grasp it and move on. 3, maybe 4 out of 10 can.
All government's purpose is to enslave mankind and that's the reality. Look what is happening now, we are heading to the New World Order.
If I was ever to run for office (I won't!), I'd ask Bruce permission to open my rallies with this song- it encapsulates everything I stand for! I'm retired, but in my working life over several careers, I was a member of 3 different unions, & I've read (& re-read) Steinbeck many times! That's why I VOTE EVERY ELECTION!!!