This song is an accurate reflection of the feeling of the American people when it comes to our governments various policies. Bruce is expressing his opposition to the draft and war but he is still very proud to be an American. The people of our country are constantly disagreeing with each other and our government on policies yet at the same time you will not find a more patriotic group of people anywhere in the world!!
It's not that Americans don't get the song. It's just that Bruce knows that around the world, the song is misconstrued, so he only performs the song in the U.S.A. (and everywhere else, for that matter) if the current political climate fits its actual message. He performed it more often than not on the Rising Tour when the Iraq War was underway.
@bear199214 Springsteen performs this song at every concert in America. You clearly do not understand what the song means and if you think Bruce is anything but a patriot you are dead wrong! He loves this country he just doesnt always agree with the politics.
I'm constantly surprised at people who think this song is a patriotic anthem... if you listen to the lyrics carefully you'll realize that Bruce is CRITICIZING the US for its treatment of its war veterans.
Yes it makes you wonder why he ditched the e street band because it wasn't to do anything different musically, like for example his more recent Seeger Band thing.
hes a bleeding heart limosine liberal---shame on him!!!
milcookful 6 months ago
I got chills
Boo1023Boo 7 months ago
was the intro played on a trumpet?
MrPitbull512 7 months ago
I want that guitar :[
Scwirul 8 months ago
why are men jealous of Bruce...answer,he is very good looking men can not handle that
summey123 1 year ago
This song is an accurate reflection of the feeling of the American people when it comes to our governments various policies. Bruce is expressing his opposition to the draft and war but he is still very proud to be an American. The people of our country are constantly disagreeing with each other and our government on policies yet at the same time you will not find a more patriotic group of people anywhere in the world!!
RomeAndMarty4Ever 1 year ago
It's not that Americans don't get the song. It's just that Bruce knows that around the world, the song is misconstrued, so he only performs the song in the U.S.A. (and everywhere else, for that matter) if the current political climate fits its actual message. He performed it more often than not on the Rising Tour when the Iraq War was underway.
BigShotTony 1 year ago
Saw him play this song in AMERICA dickweed. ya get bagged
plongo75 2 years ago
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as if he expects for the foreigners to sing the "born in the usa" chorus ?
Rangerjo 3 years ago
this is why he doesn't perform it in America. They clear don't understand the song.
bear199214 2 years ago 15
Half the vids of him performing this live are in the usa.. get bagged
Rangerjo 2 years ago 2
yeah but they're from years and years ago. 'get bagged'?
bear199214 2 years ago 2
i tihnk alot of people understand it but the small group that has to talk about this song doesnt get it
redsmurf02 2 years ago 2
@bear199214
He doesn't perform this song in America, you mean the U.S..?!!
What makes you think that?
This song is still on his setlist. And it's a good thing too.
He performed this song in 2009 at the Giant's concerts. I was there.
And btw most Americans do understand the message of this song.
We're not that ignorant !
elatlover 1 year ago
@bear199214 He does now, Back when the song first gained popularity though, he would only perform the accoustic version which sounds much differant.
DEWit2EM 11 months ago
@bear199214 Springsteen performs this song at every concert in America. You clearly do not understand what the song means and if you think Bruce is anything but a patriot you are dead wrong! He loves this country he just doesnt always agree with the politics.
RomeAndMarty4Ever 8 months ago
nevertheless it`s a nice performance.
is there a full version of that song?
U2isTheBest18 3 years ago 2
missing the e street band- did not like the lucky touch tour....
bruceweldon 3 years ago 4
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That was so funny
bruceandsusana 3 years ago
I dont like USA, but it is great song of great singer. And when I listen this song I wish that I dont born in the USA, but only then I listen
123druzhinnik321 3 years ago
I'm constantly surprised at people who think this song is a patriotic anthem... if you listen to the lyrics carefully you'll realize that Bruce is CRITICIZING the US for its treatment of its war veterans.
ortuary 3 years ago 4
Yes, you are write - he critices the war and politics, but he is very proud of his country.
123druzhinnik321 3 years ago 13
right*
Xun101 2 years ago 3
This was probably the worst point of Bruce's career. The E Street Band all the way!
hardragsutfol 3 years ago 2
man you must understand
the audio is not so good...
these diferent band rocks anyway
santewells 3 years ago
We were there... You're fans
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HeirApparent01 3 years ago
not the same without the E-street.
haaarpan 3 years ago
THIS SONG MEANS SO MUCH TO AMERICA.
usnavysss 3 years ago
THIS SONG MEANS SO MUCH TO AMERICA.
usnavysss 3 years ago
Plaza de toros Monumental de Barcelona, 3 de julio de 1992 si no recuerdo mal.
DZM72 4 years ago
No not really Clarence...just some dude who looks like him after he got the Estreet band to go on vacation for two albums...
afghanhoundfan 4 years ago
lol
SandPirateGuy 3 years ago
What's Clarence doing playing Base???
afghanhoundfan 4 years ago
He's not Clarence...right?
Skasso777 4 years ago
barcelona?
terrino34 4 years ago
Yes it makes you wonder why he ditched the e street band because it wasn't to do anything different musically, like for example his more recent Seeger Band thing.
rhm01 4 years ago
this version sounds awful
Zargon314 4 years ago
Interesting, but it's just not the same without the E Street Band...
rubenc83 4 years ago
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seriously, this seems like some weird cover band or something
DKMRancidNOFX 3 years ago
Nope, that's Bruce alright.
Eeza07 3 years ago
DKMRancidNOFX what ur saying is absolute pure crap...
GMSpringsteen 3 years ago
Wha?
spinkhilldave 4 years ago
I always liked songs about fictional places.
SoupBeardMan 4 years ago
Wha...?
stevenpwaldon 4 years ago
good stuff thank's for sharing.
mrchappelow 5 years ago