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Chrysanthemum

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11. And Bruce released The Ghost of Tom Joad

Reply to WalkingMan1959 (Reply #4)

Thu Jun 12, 2025, 02:52 PM

Jun 12

which was inspired by Woody Guthrie's The Ballad of Tom Joad. And he also performed two of Woody's songs (I Ain't Got No Home & Vigilante Man) on a tribute album, called "Folkways: A Vision Shared – A Tribute to Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly." Woody has been a major inspiration for the Boss.

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Bruce Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warning [View all] Omaha Steve Jun 12 OP

I keep thinking my long-time admiration for Springsteen can't possibly increase. Paladin Jun 12 #1

Bruce! Clouds Passing Jun 12 #2

He was also correct after 9/11...warning during a concert to be watchful of govt after a crisis. nt wiggs Jun 12 #3

Never surrender! WalkingMan1959 Jun 12 #4

And Bruce released The Ghost of Tom Joad Chrysanthemum Jun 12 #11

Anyone know of link to what he said? I can't find anything. Amaryllis Jun 12 #5

It's in the link in the OP. HarryM Jun 12 #7

My new hero! Joinfortmill Jun 12 #6

It will take much more than voice. The Grand Illuminist Jun 12 #8

Good for the Boss! Martin68 Jun 12 #9

Springsteen nails it. republianmushroom Jun 12 #10