I cry every time I am privileged to witness this performance!☮️❤️

@_eclipz_

Жыл бұрын

Same here :)

The barely restrained fury with which Bruce attacks his guitar and his vocal. Tom too. Straight fire.

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck was one of the greatest American novels, made into one of the greatest American movies, starring Henry Fonda.

This song reflects these terrible times! Tears fill my eyes when I realize how many hardworking families are suffering while crooked politicians and other multi millionaires celebrate! 😰

Just heard this last week, by chance. It gave me goosebumps when the guitar solos were on. Both guys were great. I especially loved the genius of Tom Morello. Stunning!

Bruce Springsteen was most heavily influenced by Bob Dylan as a young man. His first album Greetings from Asbury Park (1973) had Dylan inspiration all over it. There is a great live version of It’s hard to be a Saint in the City out there, Bruce still plays it regularly.

One of the greatest live performances in history ..Thanks Harri

Thanks Uncle Phil for requesting both. This is one of my favorite live recordings. I love being able to feel the music as well as to hear it. They both really bring it.

To get a better idea of what the character of Tom Joad is all about, one needs to check a clip of Henry Fonda playing him in the movie The Grapes of Wrath (1940). It’s titled the “I’ll Be There” speech. His character was being pursued by the goon squad after he inadvertently killed one of them in self defense while protesting against bad wages and working conditions on the large farm. With his death seeming imminent he gave that great speech as his last words to his mother.

Whenever I lose my way, I rewatch this. This version would recharged me and get me back on mission. Hunger Strike. The River.

Bruce actually put out another studio version of this with Tom Morello on his 'High Hopes' album. Both versions are powerful in their own ways.

Bruce said once something like “I wanted to write like Bob Dylan and sound like Roy Orbison”…

@HarriBestReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting.Im glad to see i wasnt hearing things 🤣

Springsteen is the greatest singer/songwriter ever.

I love what Morello does with the song - one of my live favourites originally from the the Tom Joad album is still Youngstown performed solo by Springsteen live in Youngstown - THAT is emotional!

How Tom Morello went from a Harvard grad to a full time musician is fascinating

Springsteen also has a song called Youngstown. Live version with E street band rivals this song.

@valerieh84

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Youngstown!

The combo of their voices gives me chills

I was privileged to see Springsteen and Morello play this at Hanging Rock on the tour where Tom filled in for Steve van Zandt while he was busy filming. Great tour but even better the next year when they came out again and we got both Tom and Steve!

Gotta watch Bruce and Tom live in Australia doing Staying Alive, to honor The Bee Gees with Barry Gibb in the audience. Simply unbelievably mesmerizing!

Oh heck yes.

What a guitar player.

I was able to see this performance years ago featuring Tom Morello and I had my grandson with me (his first time seeing Bruce) and he still remembers it and being in awe! It was magical ! …of course at time I did not know who he or Rage Against the Machine was but my grandson new immediately and I definitely like this version better than the original. FYI I have been a lifelong fan of Bruce having seen him for the first time in 1978 (he played almost 4 hours). I have seen him many times since and still love him today. Love his new cover album Only the string survive ❤

Tom Morello’s solo was weird but amazing! I’ve never heard sounds like that come out of a guitar. I’m not a huge rockhead, my dad loves Bruce, grew up with his music and in turn i love his music, but this song holds a special moment in my heart. High Hopes was the first studio album of Bruce’s that I found by myself, and I loved it, and found the version of this song on there first. The acoustic is beautiful as well!

had to see what morelo was doing

This is my favorite performance ever of “Ghost of Tony Joad”

Thanks Harri for another joyful reaction. The enthusiasm and sheer joy you put into them is palpable. You’ve talked before about going to a rock concert for the first time. I highly recommend that first time to be Bruce. He still puts on amazing shows. I’ve seen him around 20 times but I’ve talked to people that have seen him dozens more and have never had anything to say about it except that it was a fantastic show. He will be touring soon from what I understand.

Harri, your appreciation of both Tom Joad versions is absolutely spot on. I would humbly suggest that, as a counterpoint to the dark and serious themes of Joad, Racing in the Street, Darkness on the Edge of Town, etc., you might enjoy the exuberance of Land of Hope and Dreams (live version) and American Land. You will likely be amazed.

Harri listens to his followers, that’s why his channel is the best ❤️ Other live gems by Bruuuce and the E Street band are Racing in the Street, Jungleland, Mary’s Place and especially their improv of You Never Can Tell

@HarriBestReactions

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🖤

@flarrfan

Ай бұрын

New York City Serenade live in Rome 2013...best of his many great live performances, IMO

Ok Tom, play the blues!

This was the greatest performance of this song ever in history. That title was always held by RATM until this concert happened.

“With the ghost of old Tony Joad! With the ghost of old Tony Joad! With the ghost of old Tony Joad!” (Solo)

Everyone here has a good taste in music.

I had GF, and i was like,... It is Tom Morello. she didn't get,,, he is so good and such a good guy

So glad you reacted to this version ❤

Great reaction I think you should react to more studio then live versions to see the comparisons and changes he added as he aged. My pick is atlantic city with the live in new york performance. It has an amazing harmonica intro and outro.

Bruce wrote this song but man it could have been Woody Guthrie. I think Bruce channels Guthrie when he his at his best. Only Bruce could take something from an iconic novel The Grapes Of Wrath and add to its legacy.

Whole lotta soul power on that stage. Whew!

I love what you do, keep doing it man

As far as I'm concerned this is the definitive performance of the song. There is a second studio version a few years later done in this style, but a wee bit toned down. It's from the High Hopes album, during the period Tom was touring and recording with the E Street Band as a member.

One of my favorite live performances ever.

I'm 64 now there are greats but the first time I saw tony he was awesome killing in the name of was it for me he's the best I've seen and I've known and seen all the Great he so raw and true I just hate the Radio won't give him the respect he's earned that's what happened when u get political I" still won't do what u tell me "

Love Tom's guitar "ARM THE HOMELESS!"

A couple of other great songs by Bruce are The River, My Hometown, and Downbound Train. The studio versions for all of them.

@jxchamb

2 жыл бұрын

Other great songs include every thing recorded prior to Human Touch and Lucky Town

@giuliogrifi7739

2 жыл бұрын

@@jxchamb Well said !

@valerieh84

2 жыл бұрын

Too many of them to mention but I would suggest that some live renditions of The River largely surpass the studio version in raw emotion

So glad you watched this.

Steinbeck is the greatest of American writers.. I cannot recommend his stuff enough.. Travels With Charley is my fave..

@annereidy7981

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I love it too but my favourite, I think is 'East of Eden', a very powerful novel.

Ironuc since Dylan's son in certain songs sounds so much like Bruce.

Jesus.....holy...

It's a great video which highlights the song writing genius of Bruce Springsteen, but personally (and I know this is not a widely held opinion) I could have done without the eccentricities of Tom Morrello showing off. The song wasn't written with Morrello in mind and I don't think he can sing either, but that's just my opinion and I know I'm in a small minority who thinks that. Brilliant video despite Morrello's contributions.

I love those who choose to criticize, even though more than likely they have zero talent in any field. Jealousy causes idiots to speak up.😮

Tom Morello is the David Gilmore of my fucking generation.

did you not ever read The? Grapes of Wrath? sheesh

Dylan was an actor; woody was the real deal

Here is the key scene of The Grapes of Wrath that inspired this song kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZqSpksqGo5fbns4.html

Springsteen is the boss but please check out this cover by Amy MacDonald - Dancing In The Dark (Orchestral Version)

Great song, but I prefer the unadorned original acoustic solo version

@flarrfan

Ай бұрын

Some of Bruce's songs are great live and revised (Kitty's Back!), others are best in their original album versions (Jungleland) and some never should have been recorded in their original form at all (BitUSA). That acoustic version is miles better than the misunderstood anthem version.

I'm likely repeating others, for the most part. The original writer, Woody Guthrie, was a huge influence on Bob Dylan. Springsteen went a little harder but was likewise influenced by Dylan's protest songs. Morello is carrying the torch, just with a far less folk vibe and far more undefinable rock.

Tom Morello annoys me, but I have grown to be a big Springsteen fan. In the 80s and me as a tiny teen at 13 when he took over the world with born in the USA it was too much and not for hard rockin’ def leppard, Metallica, slayer, wasp, iron maiden, kiss, rush, black sabbath me. 15 years later Springsteen hit me. His tunnel of love album is perhaps my favourite. Nebraska and the river great as well. This is a great version, not because of Morello. I like that this version rocks.

Yet you all hate socialism and antifa! SORRY but this is one of our song

My dear lord that’s terrible.

I'd much rather hear Nils guitar than Tom Morello. 🙁 Tom can't sing either.