This is an outstanding version of this song and it's history. Since I first heard it sung by Pete Seeger back in the '50s, I've thought of it as my national anthem. A friend who sees things differently recently sent me an early video of Kate Smith singing 'God Bless America.' I replied that I would send my anthem. Their are 600 versions of this on UTube, and I'm glad I found this one first. Re: fredbuck's comment, I find it hard to believe that Woody used a typewriter - a pencil it is!
Great video! I'm confused though because the original manuscript was typed, not written. Here is the one verse you said he was first (it was last on the manuscript): One bright sunny morning in the Shadow of the Steeple By the Relief Office I saw my People As they stood there hungry I stood there wondering If this land was made for you and me. Great work! Keep it up!
Thanks for making this video about such a great American hero.
BrianEnright 7 months ago
What a great find these videos are! Adam is truly a great storyteller/songster/knowledgeable musicologist.
HunterMann 1 year ago
This is an outstanding version of this song and it's history. Since I first heard it sung by Pete Seeger back in the '50s, I've thought of it as my national anthem. A friend who sees things differently recently sent me an early video of Kate Smith singing 'God Bless America.' I replied that I would send my anthem. Their are 600 versions of this on UTube, and I'm glad I found this one first. Re: fredbuck's comment, I find it hard to believe that Woody used a typewriter - a pencil it is!
turtlelucy 1 year ago
I loved it - the story and the singing. Thank you.
kevinbunny2 2 years ago
i'm not a country music fan, and i don't listen to folk music.
but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
lln003 2 years ago
fredbuck 2 years ago