Thanks so much for posting this excellent version of "Deportee". Springsteen hasn't just sung about girls & cars, of course. He has stood up for working class folks his entire career.
Today in the Arizona Republic newspaper there was an article about a former track coach at a Phoenix High School that was he illegally and the great long arm of the arm had him deported back to Mexico. I'm sure Sheriff Joe is proud of his capture and deportation! I will copy and past the headline for the article! "Deportee Struggles to Readjust to Life Outside Phoenix." It doesn't matter if it's 1948 or 2012, this backward state that is full of Republicans has not moved forward one bit!
Nice upload, but re the notes - this may be Bruce's "premier" of the song, but it had of course been covered by scores and scores of major artists before Springsteen took a stab at it. He does a creditable job on a number that as a folk-styled composition isn't exactly in his wheelhouse. YT has great versions as well by Arlo Guthrie, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, the Kingston Trio, the Byrds, and many more.
Thanks so much for posting this excellent version of "Deportee". Springsteen hasn't just sung about girls & cars, of course. He has stood up for working class folks his entire career.
Tony2581 2 weeks ago
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Today in the Arizona Republic newspaper there was an article about a former track coach at a Phoenix High School that was he illegally and the great long arm of the arm had him deported back to Mexico. I'm sure Sheriff Joe is proud of his capture and deportation! I will copy and past the headline for the article! "Deportee Struggles to Readjust to Life Outside Phoenix." It doesn't matter if it's 1948 or 2012, this backward state that is full of Republicans has not moved forward one bit!
1mparcher 1 month ago
Check out the Los Super Seven version with Joe Ely on vocals.
jbowen43 1 year ago
@jbowen43
That is a great version indeed
Los Super 7
michaelpickett2 1 year ago
Nice upload, but re the notes - this may be Bruce's "premier" of the song, but it had of course been covered by scores and scores of major artists before Springsteen took a stab at it. He does a creditable job on a number that as a folk-styled composition isn't exactly in his wheelhouse. YT has great versions as well by Arlo Guthrie, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, the Kingston Trio, the Byrds, and many more.
sensei48 1 year ago 3
Brucie, I know what you're trying to say about him being the best songwriter, but YOU are the best songwriter!!!!!
90265SE14 1 year ago
....so true! :-)
2010dreamon 1 year ago
@90265SE14 Wrong! There is no best. but he is in the handful of the best.
BenjiMordino 2 months ago