Bruce Springsteen - Ghost Of Tom Joad - People Speak 2009 

This song is for those also who are working in dead end jobs with managers who put their own bonuses and figures first just that benefits them not their workers . For the working class and homeless. For those working endless hours just to pay rent and put food on the table. A song entirely for the worker class and the low incomers. All those out there listening to this much respect

After hearing this song I ended up reading grapes of wrath its good when a song does that to you

This is the best song that has ever been written. It is pure poetry. Bruce, I have loved you since 1980. Never stop.

One of the absolute best songs ever,may God protect every working class man,woman & child !!!

Dude certainly knows how to write and play a song... Deepest respect

2021....STILL relevant today. Sadly, it always will be. This is the best version of Bruce playing this song.

Listening to this song in the quarantine of 2020. the song giving me goosebumps!

Bruce was in concert in Prague in 2012, friend gave me ticket to see him. He plays this song first, i was simply mesmerized. One of the greatest songs ever written. And what a great man he is❤❤❤

How can you frighten a man whose hunger is not only in his own cramped stomach but in the wretched bellies of his children? You can't scare him - he has known a fear beyond every other. ” - Chapter 19

Did this song for A-level - well almost. Put Woody and Steinbeck in the mixer , press play and the most amazing song comes out. Takes me back 30 years to my first night in London under Charing Cross Bridge. Wow came a long way from there to university doctor but never forget my roots. Thanks Bruce, thanks Woody & thanks John Steinbeck for getting me a Star.

After hearing 20 different versions of this song thousands of times still makes me tear up every time. As for trying to sing along with the lyrics forget about it my voice breaks and I'm just crying

Best recording of this epic story.

A true heavyweight. Right at the top when it comes to telling a story, and creating a scene with song.

Look at all the love and passion etched into that guitar. Battered

Bruce is amazing- hidden depths that non fans completely miss

This song is as relevant now as it was when Mr Springstreet wrote it..........no it is more relevant now than it ever has been. Thank you for this.

I could listen all day long to his voice. He’s my favorite artist

Bruce is a musical giant. I wonder if even his most fervent admirers understand how important he is in a time when great artists are disappearing left and right. This masterpiece came after a slight drought in his songwriting (compared to his earlier years), and I always know he has a great song or two left in him. He can never be counted out, and his songbook only deepens as the years go by. He's earned the name Boss, that's for sure.

What a great writer and performer.

For me the greatest singer songwriter. So powerful and moving - just perfect

"Lemme jus sing it."

I didn't think I could love this song or Bruce any more than I already did - I wans wrong. Amazing, beautiful, tragic, emotive - a wonderful artist and gentle genius.

17 years ago today, I lost a close friend and this was one of his favourite songs.. Jeff you are missed

If there is one constant in life that constant is that Music can rescue us from depths of depression or just a shitty day, Bruce is a go to man when I have a bad day, Down here in Australia we have our very own go to artist that has remained relevant since the mid 70's and his name is Paul Kelly, if anyone is interested check him out...... Respect to the great song writers like Bruce and Paul.

I LISTEN TO THIS SONG EVERY MORNING IF I CAN, GREAT SONG. MAKES MY DAY.

Wow what an awesome song honestly Bruce just keeps pulling em out.. Been to a few live performances & man you can pull a crowd & entertain top of his game,, what a great guy health & happiness to you..

Jesus Christ. This song. Wow. Everything is extremely emotional at the moment.

A Master at his Craft. Awesome !

Best Version ever. Thx

I love this song so much. Feel some connection to it.

Genius, thats all you can say about this video, just remarkable talent and what an inspiration

Bruce Springsteen, outstanding and superb, can say no more.

very well said mate, bruce has helped me through good and bad times, best event of my life to date when i saw him live.

Awesome performance of an awesome song. What a legend.

I listen to this album at the end of the week ! It brings me a kind or serenity (sorry for my English ...I'm not an English speaker)

One of Springsteen's best written songs... America is in a new great depression, except now it is a failure of moral virtue rather than economic failure, far more devastating to the national spirit. See version by Mumford's & Elvis Costello... heart rending.

Bellissimo video!con Bruce che ci canta questa canzone stupenda!🙋😇😇😇😍😍😍😘😘🎸🎶🎶🎶♥️♥️💕💓💯💯💯

This book and this song.....

bruce my lord.....i'm a believer !!!! by the springsteen, the guitar, and the holy harmonica....Amen

Kralju znala sam da predivno zvučiš i kad pevaš sam bez benda. Ti si Bog.

think woody guthrie is up there smiling and saying way to go bruce

Terrific song....and a Terrific Artist and Songwriter!!

The Boss is the greatest male RNR artist that has ever lived...!

This might be the best song ive ever heard

For a REAL winner, Mr. Springsteen sure connects by painting lyrical paintings of folk who many fools on this planet seem strangely happy to call losers. ...and yet, STILL folk become homeless. Maybe some folk need to step off this planet for a few minutes to listen to songs like this..then step back on the planet re-newed with thoughts of NEVER leaving those who struggle to live and breathe and put one foot in front of another, behind...and yet there are good human beings out there who are being human... I, FOR ONE, SALUTE YOU ALL...and The Boss for taking time to recognise the struggle and highlight that battle in which some folk try to breathe daily on this place we all refer to as EARTH

JOIN A UNION!

Très beau texte ..musique superbe !! Grand merci Mr Springsteen

How many songs can speak to us like "The ghost of Tom Joad"? A monument of literature (The John Steinbeck's novel, "Grapes of Wrath"), a part of history of the United States while at the great depression, the tragedy the people leaving their farms and homes and running away from the sand storms to try to reach their dream place - California to give hope and future to their children... Eventually “welcomed” as Okies - “people of a lesser importance”. Once again, about 80 years since that chapter of history, things haven’t changed much in the world. We are in awe watching the tragedy of the people fleeing war zones or places without hope, looking for a place amongst the societies that harvest and take advantage most of Earth richness and wealth to give their children a better future. Thank you for uploading and thank you Mr Springsteen for making this song!

amazing...brilliant..inspiring..lovley...endering....special,poinent,,,,meaninfull...Mellting......Love you and your music always....

old good boss.....you're like a good old wine.....more pass the time and more you are best !

tho i grew up with his music, im not a big bruce fan, however, this song gives me chills. amazing!

Desde mis 14 años te escucho genio tu música me pone en mi estado más lindo...hoy con 48 años igual

Bellissima !! Questa versione di Bruce!!!😅😍😍😍😘😘🎸👏👏💎🎶💋

A mon sens, une des plus touchante chanson de Bruce qui nous raconte le désenchantement, la misère, la solitude, la pauvreté de l'Amérique... Belle à en pleurer cette chanson qui me touche au plus profond de moi.

Just amazing.

Great! Will try to play this one (just learning guitar).

Best tradition of American ballad, the best songs writer of history

The emotions this song evokes are the emotions a true U.S. national anthem should be filled with.

Acoustic Bruce

I loveeeeeee you brother. God bless you and your family ❤❤

Hey Oscar. Without doubt one of his best songs ever. Thanks a lot for this great video.

Amazing love Bruce

Simply the bestest ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Absolutamente sublime. Perfecta definición de esa tercera y última faceta de la obra de Springsteen. Su activismo social. La defensa del débil, del desvalido, del hambriento. De esa constante a lo largo del tiempo que tan bien supo plasmar Steimbeck en su obra "the grapes of warth". Y de su personaje, Tom Joad, controvertido, prácticamente analfabeto, pobre de solemnidad....pero digno. Con más dignidad de la que nadie puede llegar a comprar jamás. Al final, la muerte nos iguala a todos. Por muy rico que hayas llegado a ser, si no has sido digno, símplemente tu vida habrá sido la de un pobre hombre.

Thank you, I love this video. Shared. *Happy Birthday, Bruce Springsten* (Sept 23, 2017)

Nailed it, unreal

Love this so much.

Good song !

MONSTRE ACOUSTIC LIVE PERFORMANCE

A pice of heaven on the this world - incredible what this man can transfer to people in simple and wonderful way.

Thank you sooo much for uploading this! I was looking all over the place for it! You've made my day. : )

listening to this in 2022

I love Bruce.

Phenomenal

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuce👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

The Boss at his best...

Excelente Springsteen es el mejor

Mr. Springsteen, Thank you. Andrew Dickrell

Boss du bist der beste.

I came here because I was out of words. the prophets came here because they were full of words.

Feels never more relevant than now...So important. Such a brilliant song.

One of the greatest ever!!!!!

thanks for posting. amazing

Thanks for uploading - this is great!! *****

Heartfelt.

I think we are all waiting on the ghost of Tom Joad . . .

Thanks for this video. Greetings from France

Amazing song.

BROOOOOCE!

HELLO MR" BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN JÁ TE DISSERAM QUE TU ÉS UM MÚSICO IMPECÁVEL, ABSOLUTO. THE BOSS.🎧👏🎼✊🇧🇷

Adoro questa canzone. I love the Boss

Grande Bruce😊 sono scresciuto con le tue canzoni❤

Thanks Robin!

Brothers & Sisters I assure everyone whoever strums is going to come and carry on his work like he did Woody's etc etc

You are to America what Paul Kelly is to Australia.....we salute you....

El más grande!!!

Great song!

Пролетарский привет всем трудящимся Америки, Африки, Европы, Азии и Австралии. Рот Фронт.

Lindíssima amo muito essa música ❤❤❤

very powerfull song