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.

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.

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

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

His speech means more now than in 1984. Awesome song

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.

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

@bubuczuczu

8 жыл бұрын

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

@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother

8 жыл бұрын

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

@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother

8 жыл бұрын

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

@Treebeardicus

7 жыл бұрын

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

@drb417

3 жыл бұрын

things are even worse 4 years after you wrote this.

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

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

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

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!!

Little Steven for president

Little Steven is deep and wide.

15 years ago! He was SO right

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 .

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.

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

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

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

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.

Little Steven preach the truth

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

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!!!!

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

@heatherc2939

2 жыл бұрын

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

@sherrihughlett5356

Ай бұрын

Love little Steven..

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.

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.

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

5 жыл бұрын

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.

So much love. Lilyhammer brought me here.

Great song!!! Stevie is the best!

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....??

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

Pure honesty at its finest God bless.

More relevant now than ever before.

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

9 жыл бұрын

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

@gabriv1995

9 жыл бұрын

Little Steven mi piace molto

@AgentCathy

4 жыл бұрын

He is EXTREMELY successful.

@AgentCathy

4 жыл бұрын

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@cliffdavis5244

Жыл бұрын

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

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

a song for everybody....beautiful

This needs to be released AGAIN!!

YES!

True words today!

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

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

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

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.

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

@dulleherrmann5167

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Thank for your music ans comcerts

True that- then and now.

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

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

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).

Featuring Dino Danelli drummer extraordinaire...

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

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

Today more topical than ever.

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.

Excellent 😍

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

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

love him.

he's still with us for real.

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/

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

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

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

@AgentCathy

4 жыл бұрын

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

@meliplay

3 жыл бұрын

Or no communist

@BangTaoBeach

3 жыл бұрын

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

@rorybillmeyer6997

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

right! love it!

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.

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.

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

Steven could dance, who knew?

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

5 жыл бұрын

Please do not come on here and threaten people.

@wlodell

5 жыл бұрын

Pat Thrall Okay. You are right.

Interst song which offers a different slant on freedom

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

very smart guy

amazing performance

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

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

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

Jackson Browne did a great cover of this too.

@travzimmerman1340

4 жыл бұрын

Ed Vedder did it better in 92'

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

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

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

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

Fu**ing AWESOME! LOVE IT! TRUTH!

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

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

DAM STRAIGHT IT DOES!! ALWAYS QUESTIOM 'AUTHORITY'!! LOL!!!! LOVE THIS VID!! :D

Stevie is great

Brilliant

great! !

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

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

Epic.

in the words of the Talking Heads...same as it ever was.

And now!

@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.

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i am a patriot