Bruce Springsteen - The Ghost of Tom Joad (live)

[frazzittasong]

One of the most profound and moving folk-songs ever written.

[Rebelution66]

I prefer the solo Bruce with little more than an acoustic guitar. In my opinion (and I know i'll get A LOT of grief over this, but whatever) the E Street band overdoes it....that's exactly why i don't like U2....i'm a simple man, bruce portrays himself to be a simple man, and i believe simple=stripped-down sound. the boss must agree with this principal if he chooses to go there so often.

[DANLEO5]

It was my own fault, but I've been homeless and broke. What breaks my heart is what I saw happpening to the children. Nothing compares to the misery of a homeless family.

[thegemrocket]

I just saw Bruce in concert and he did an electric version of the song. He owned.

[grouder]

Dylan or Springsteen ??

Worlds easysest question.....

Springsteen ofcourse.

[LeprachaunXL]

Two awesome guys, the streets poets at there best.................but it is one simple question, Bruce The Boss Springsteen always gets the top place!

[SparrowSaltskin]

grouder:

If you knew your idol so well, why don't you read his speech for Dylan for his entrance to the "Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame":

"Like Elvis freed your body, Bob freed your mind..."

That should answer your question.

[marshallonis]

why "or", why not "and"?

[forsublimation]

....Dylan inspired Springsteen.

Springsteen would say Dylan.

[G58]

For me, Bruce's '96 acoustic tour was his best. I saw him in Birmingham in '80 & Wembley in '85. But The Royal Albert Hall in '06 was beyond any other live performance.

He opened with 'Born In The USA' & at the end the entire audience just sat there transfixed for maybe ten whole seconds before applauding! Never seen anything like it.

I was in row 13 so the sound from the speakers was pushing past me. I was so close to the stage I could hear every note from his Takamine guitar. Awesome.

[christStrothman]

dude im really jelous, my parents took me to a concert when i was 13 years old (7 y ago)

i must see him again..

[CPSJSMSUUMUGA]

The who better, Dylan or Springsteen, arguments are silly and pointless. No one will *ever* contribute more or more than Dylan, who, along with the Beatles, showed that rock n' roll can be serious adult art. Without Dylan, there is no Springsteen. Dylan's first album was over 45 years ago. On the other hand, over the last 35 years, Springsteen has written songs, and performed at a less of excellence that is unsurpassed by anyone. Many believe him to be Rock's greatest live performer ever.

[christStrothman]

like me

[manwithnoname123]

i happened to see Springsteen perform this song on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno years ago. just him and his guitar. Springsteen's music quickly captivated the crowd and took over the room - it was like the people in the audience were holding their breath as they listened. as they say, you could have heard a pin drop. truly one of the most riveting live performances i've ever seen. i think about it to this day...

[Mimse79]

Yes! The Leno live was truly something special!! You can see it on the DVD "The complete video anthology / 1978-2000" (also has the regular video version).

[BruceBloodSister1]

All Bruce concerts have special memories 4 me, I saw this tour in small theatre in Toronto, we had balcony seat right over stage. At the end - when coming off stage Bruce looked up, put his hands over his eyes to shield from lights and then blew us a kiss.

This song/album is beautifully poignant, from the Firenze DVD I think.

[leo04071970]

You are the greatest

My only hero

[kevin3591]

seen dylan about 8 months ago 6th time id seen him hes the greatest live performer if you understand the essence of music springsteen is great too

[cwd1949]

Bruce is THE KING!! Anyone read the book or seen the film on which this song was based 3Grapes of Wrath". We had to do that for English Lit in 65, its a real heart rendering story.

[migster1982]

andrew u can never say dylan has lost it. because his 'it' is better than anyone will have. just dont see him live and remember the old. Springsteen live is just a treat and always will be

[Hughezy]

what does he say at the end? i don't speak Spainish (if that was Spainish)

[domedea]

He was speaking Italian.

He said :" how are you? I'm very happy to be here. my music will be sweet tonight, so i need your attention"

[Hughezy]

so he basically said, "Shut ur face you lot I'm Bruce motherfucking Springsteen"

[BFMedic]

Hahaha, brilliant!

[Hughezy]

but he's GOD! if i ever got into a fight with him i would actually let him kick my arse just so that i could spend some time with him!

[Hughezy]

i wana go drinking with The Boss

[andrewrance]

I've seen both Dylan and Bruce in the recent past, Bruce still has it!, Dylan? he's lost it.

[chilam8668]

dude, dylans pushing 70 and he's lived the rock star life since his twenties. and he lived through the sixties (hell, he was the sixties) i'd expect him to be burnt out and senile by now

[55timm55]

Bruuuuuce !!!!!!!

[rising72]

boss is the greatest rock musician

[DonnieGambler]

nice

[katmandu912]

"Ghost of tom joad" one of the arguable best songs of all time.

[cryrocker]

Raised on Dylan, nurtured by the Boss, now I'm just soaking it all in. The man is really talented above and beyond the typical singer songwriter.

[harizmaachtung]

boss is the greatest rock musician

[hrddrvn]

now thats unbelievable of coarse its the boss i know ha