John Moreland - Thunder Road

Playing a Springsteen song at 25th Street Studio, Oakland, CA.

[@michaelblack7029]

One of the best Springsteen covers iv ever heard..

[@bpjackjack3411]

It is almost a different song in its delivery. I love it even more now this way. Thanks Bruce and John.

[@LewisLeeLandscapes]

@@bpjackjack3411 ARE you deaf???

[@barehardjeremy]

Let's just have a moment to appreciate the outstanding lyrics to this song. Wow

[@travisshannon8562]

Springsteen is the greatest American Poet

[@richardborges7491]

True magic❤❤❤❤

[@AdaptivePhenix]

Hey and some respect for the performance. This guy knows how this song *should* be played 👍

[@zantcg]

travis shannon he’s amazing but Dylan is the poet

[@Randy-2468]

@@zantcg not on the level of Bruce. I'd say Bruce's lyrics are far more universal.

[@ramicassis2056]

Brother, in an age of fakeness and images you are the real deal. Your music goes past the ear and even the heart, it hits the soul John and all I can say is thank you so much brother and may God bless you man.

[@jaredellis2754]

"You aint a beauty but you're alright". Story of my life

[@chuckfreeman4849]

Yea, quite possibly my all time favorite Bruce line. But I need to correct you a bit. It really is “You ain’t a beauty, but hey - you’re alright”

[@davidgarver4598]

Brother…..Beautiful man! Thank you!

[@progmushroom]

Can't stop crying for 5 minutes. God (if he exist) bless you

[@jaredellis2754]

pull yourself together for christ sakes

[@tacos4uce]

Anything this man sings is gold he is so underrated he should be #1 everywhere

[@hollykiggins7347]

Completely agree with you!!

[@fedbumoz987]

Best version I've come across ty

[@mikkelandersen7788]

Dear Mr Moreland. Thx you for this. I closed my eye's and think on my old man who lived by this song. All the best from Denmark.

[@nikosg2116]

The world needs more of John Moreland!! Regards from Greece!

[@jean-baptiste271]

The world needs you too 🙏❤

[@markuskutscher460]

I.am from Germany, and I love America music

[@MarkMeyers-s5y]

I am an American Gernman and love Germany!

[@creekandseminole]

Oklahoma proud. This guy used to hang out at all the local punk shows a lot.

[@longrider9551]

No one describes the story of human suffering and struggle like Bruce

[@seanmcglynn3638]

Longrider woody Guthrie Hank Williams but yes he is a beast

[@jdweigle3535]

Check out Brian Fallon/Gaslight Anthem. Best lyricist of the 21st Century

[@rabokarabekian409]

It's not a race. For instance: Fred McDowell ( or just about any early blues singer) Janis Joplin Amy Winehouse Shane McGowan Iris Dement (especially Couer d'Alene or Our Town) And so it goes.

[@rabokarabekian409]

It's not a race, and on top of that try these: Just about any early blues singers Billy Holiday Janis Joplin Shane McGowan Amy Winehouse Iris Dement (especially Easy's Gettin' Harder Every Day) And on and on. And so it goes.

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

you should check out some of John Morelands original material.

[@ah13554]

Good to be alive when you here stuff like this

[@georgebrindley1752]

My favourite singer performing my favourite song of all time. I think I’m dreaming, but please don’t wake me up.

[@WhiteRussianBC]

Hands down best cover of this song

[@tomkat69pc]

badly drawn boy had a good one too ..

[@creamydistortion]

I do it better :-) Big, rock n' roll piano version.

[@reelnjfishing12]

Easy now

[@sammurray6793]

@Squirrel Master You're so wrong it hurts me.

[@elliotthyde8933]

WhiteRussianBC I prefer it to the original. Can’t beat great lyrics on an acoustic guitar.

[@TheHohann]

It's hard to capture the emotion of Bruce. John nailed it. My goosebumps are almost on par with the original.

[@hermanbooysen3601]

"I just can't face myself alone again".....love this man's music!

[@MrFraccobaldo]

after hearing this version of thunder road I bought 2 records of yours. Greetings from Italy

[@justinshepherd4020]

How i have always loved this song,the older i get the more i realize all that i can never get back but those few years i shared with her were the best years of my life .

[@wolfpaw4699]

You know the 41 thumbs down are just jealous of you fella!! They wished they could play and sing like you. Keep playing your real good!! 👍💪👏

[@dallasmobley9359]

Goddammit I love u John moorland

[@WelfareChrist]

I was expecting a soft breeze and got a gut punch. He really brings life to this cover its amazing, not to mention my favorite springsteen song and Moreland kind of writes songs in that spirit or vein, which is why I love him.

[@dkrager13]

The lyrics to this song never really hit me until I heard this cover.

[@jimluper8608]

This could easily be one of John’s songs - he’s that good of a songwriter-seriously high praise

[@rfd339]

If not better..

[@kaceecrandall6859]

Bruce Springsteen this is a cover

[@MRptwrench]

It's not his writing. God, am I that old? Nobody knows Thunder Road is Bruce Springsteen's?

[@jimluper8608]

Pete Rhein it looks like everyone does

[@ashleeallen2458]

My favorite quote was fightin’ for somethin’ you never knew you were dyin’ for!

[@awesomeisasawesomedoesyo182]

Damn this is an awesome cover. Thank you. I just keep coming back.

[@molloyxx1]

Such feel and talent, how easily he launches into this, musicians are surely a different species and Moreland is among the new saints.

[@mikkelandersen7788]

Dear Mollo. So true👍.

[@jasonmoore6973]

Best version behind Bruce ‘75 Hammersmith

[@chuckfreeman4849]

Wow! - almost didn’t watch this, and then I said “awe give it a chance” -- Glad I did, John Morelands the real deal, he’s got incredible talent. Can’t help but remember just how great a songwriter Bruce is. Just awesome. Thanks

[@shannondawn44]

That voice . It makes me feel emotions that I didn't know existed . Thanks for the music John

[@SteeleboysII]

I've listened to every cover of this masterpiece on the internet. This one is the best. John's version nails the essence of Springsteen's version. 👏

[@LewisLeeLandscapes]

No, it really dont at all! It completely fails to reflect the essence of the song in fact. Do you even understand music?

[@margaretbinns3134]

I love John's effortless style. Easy going guitar style , he allows his voice tell the story behind the song.

[@billhartnett6413]

John you did The Boss proud, the planets aligned & everything was just righteous for the music! Keep on keeping on & thank-you for your talent.

[@AustrianIndica]

Thank you John for everything you do... Your music makes sad times bearable and good days even better!! WE LOVE YOU

[@johnnyn5398]

Ever time i see this is Magic John i hope you will come to Europe some time ❤

[@kutaman1]

To me there’s only been two people that can do this song justice. Bruce himself and Melissa Etheridge. That list is now 3! Fan-bloody-tastic!!!👏👏👏

[@neilbrennan8883]

Outstanding to the point of “this is the way it should have been done “

[@rjyvanderwerf2219]

That is the best cover of Thunder Road I ever heard.

[@brucedowns3397]

Never a big Springsteen fan BUT this song is insanely good. Nice job young man.

[@eliashjelm8685]

So good so good

[@MrSteeDoo]

This guy is great. His voice and guitar always complement each other.

[@truckdaddy1957]

To sing like that, one needs to be able to touch their own soul.

[@senoralecthompson9589]

I was lucky enough to see John in a backyard concert in Norfolk about 4 years ago. Amazing.

[@chadmartin4748]

Bro you make my day takes me back to when my dad was still alive thanks for your songs your my favorite singer and GODBLESS BROTHER I hope you achieve every goal too me your that guy who makes my day great when it’s bad. Thanks for all you do for us🙏🏼

[@herewegofans]

An artist can take words spoke and share them again for the first time. Some call these cover songs, while others call them prayers, and few the chance, their contribution to harmony amongst.

[@Aramis419]

I closed my eyes when I listened to this and pictured a high school kid walking over to his sweetheart's house. You made a very soulful rendition.

[@robertmullen5211]

Simply magic. Moreland is one of my favorite singer songwriters right now.

[@LewisLeeLandscapes]

Then he should focus on writing because he cant cover for shite!

[@thirteen135]

@john Moreland the best underrated musician period. but that is what makes it all the better!... keep trucking brother;)

[@TheCarpenterboss]

Perfect presentation. Vocals and lyrics. Make the song. Without the overbearing guitar. (Music in the back. Singer in the front) Great job. Bo

[@kevinmcsweeney4156]

What great job on another Bruce Classic.

[@steveiv9250]

Thank you Lord for giving us a talent like John Moreland..WOW, The Man is AMAZING. Just discovered this Artist and it’s for sure my highlight of 2020 thus far.

[@KrisHarsh]

i really like the way he ends on "it's a town full of losers, i'm pulling out of here to win". I'ts like he's aknowledging the dilema.

[@fernandogabrielborgmann4641]

OMFG I returned to listen again every month. You are brilliant!

[@jrundnaufmads5243]

Your music travels the world, greetings from norway

[@hassanaftab629]

such a beautiful voice. really channels the pain. never stop singing

[@colinmacey3855]

How brilliant is that!!! This is the first time I've heard his voice, and for me he's up there with the best!

[@daphcliche1584]

The Boss can be proud of this wonderful cover ❤️🙏🏻🤟🏻

[@SmackWaterJack666]

I saw Springsteen last night in Portland !!! it was awesome !!!

[@gsabol44]

Perfect performance of an amazing song.

[@Rainierbooks]

John Moreland is such a great artist. Love you, man!

[@texaslinux]

Wow, absolutely incredible. I never thought anyone could sing this better than the boss

[@jeannienelson1035]

I love his meditative interpretation. I'll bet Bruce is a fan, too.

[@charliebuckets8849]

All i can say is thank you for your music ....

[@awesomeisasawesomedoesyo182]

Best cover I have ever heard. Thank you.

[@Timandtaylor]

I love this cover for learning songs.. keep these going brotha!

[@bestsongs-zq4ez]

Great cover. One of the best covers ever. Congrats my brother.

[@nathanielharrison7021]

Thank you for keeping country alive.

[@michaellarson6569]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. And now I've just found and even better version of it. Jons voice is a true gift to all of us.

[@johnnysjazz7815]

Great and Moving. 100 on a scale of 100. I am John from Jones, Oklahoma, now living in San Francisco. Music is my Life/ Guitars are my Wives. I am NOT a Mormon, I am a Okie.

[@tahoma6889]

I have been alive a while. I see things. This fella is a prophet. Thanks John. I love you.

[@darrellsalt7810]

That's acoustic thunder Road. Full stop. Beautiful.

[@neilscousejones75]

Fantastic mate you done thunder Road justice my friend one of Springsteen's classics. 👍

[@josephmcgrath5137]

The door is open but the ride ain’t free. 😎😎😎😎

[@awesomeisasawesomedoesyo182]

Very nice.

[@johnreed6495]

Well done Mr. Moreland! Thank you for enriching our world with your soulful version of Thunder Road.

[@zachfelver2658]

The screen door slams, Mary's dress waves Like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays Roy Orbison singing for the lonely Hey, that's me and I want you only Don't turn me home again, I just can't face myself alone again Don't run back inside, darling, you know just what I'm here for So you're scared and you're thinking that maybe we ain't that young anymore Show a little faith, there's magic in the night You ain't a beauty but, hey, you're alright Oh, and that's alright with me You can hide 'neath your covers and study your pain Make crosses from your lovers, throw roses in the rain Waste your summer praying in vain For a savior to rise from these streets Well now, I ain't no hero, that's understood All the redemption I can offer, girl, is beneath this dirty hood With a chance to make it good somehow Hey, what else can we do now? Except roll down the window and let the wind blow back your hair Well, the night's busting open, these two lanes will take us anywhere We got one last chance to make it real To trade in these wings on some wheels Climb in back, heaven's waiting on down the tracks Oh oh, come take my hand We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Oh oh oh oh, Thunder Road Oh, Thunder Road, oh, Thunder Road Lying out there like a killer in the sun Hey, I know it's late, we can make it if we run Oh oh oh oh, Thunder Road Sit tight, take hold, Thunder Road Well, I got this guitar and I learned how to make it talk And my car's out back if you're ready to take that long walk From your front porch to my front seat The door's open but the ride ain't free And I know you're lonely for words that I ain't spoken But tonight we'll be free, all the promises'll be broken There were ghosts in the eyes of all the boys you sent away They haunt this dusty beach road in the skeleton frames of burned-out Chevrolets They scream your name at night in the street Your graduation gown lies in rags at their feet And in the lonely cool before dawn You hear their engines rolling on But when you get to the porch, they're gone on the wind So Mary, climb in It's a town full of losers, I'm pulling out of here to win

[@billyjoechambers8494]

Zach Felver Thanks Zach

[@timshelley8635]

Excellent!!! My buddy I used to work with told me about you, and Man, was he right! Great Boss song, you done it more than justice!

[@ORTHMANCUSTOMS]

I LOVE JOHN MORELAND! Bring it man!

[@2127cs]

Nobody beats the Boss, with no disrespect he ands a a dimension to the song that no one else can do.

[@lonewizzard8456]

For the win. This is outstanding. Hairs on the back of my neck are standing up.

[@burkezillar]

My man, it's like the song was written for you. Never heard of you before until I clicked this song, but Jesus I am impressed. Well done sir!

[@billhartnett6413]

I don’t know how anyone could give a thumbs down vote on this. Great job on the acoustic guitar & vocals...Bruce would proud.

[@cakelies]

I ain't a religious man, but god bless you all the same, good sir.

[@Charlieblackbird1972]

OMG This is great! I am a Springsteen's fan since I was a kid, and this is one of my favourite songs of him. And, for this, I am very strict on the evaluations. John you kicked the ass, man. My true compliments. Wonderful version.

[@Thepakistaniaspie]

Wow no words

[@57too]

Best version! It's almost like it was written for a Southerner. Just sweet and right.

[@k.k.9011]

Great job!

[@budbear2234]

I came here to get mad that anyone would even think to cover this masterpiece but this is actually an excellent cover. Extremely well performed

[@martinparidon9056]

Yeah... First time I started this video I thought: Wow, these lyrics, I'm going to listen to it another time, because I want to take time and read them simultaneously. Then I saw that it's a cover and I thought "Oh no, I don't like covers". So this video waited for me. Now I cannot stop listening to it.

[@ianstefanini7862]

Amazing compliment to Bruce Springsteen's great song. Really does it justice.🤙🇦🇺

[@carlrickards6708]

Man, that was beautiful !!!!!

[@seanmcglynn3638]

Great voice i like the acoustic version makes the words even more important like it

[@hollykiggins7347]

Your amazing mate !!All the way from Australia my husband and I simply love your music!!

[@melaniehall8232]

This got me a little emotional... i love it. song means a lot to me.

[@robfarris4849]

Damn! Like to hear born to run.

[@2dogsgaming]

You go boy...your kind soul sure can do it...wonderful man!

[@friedricengravy6646]

I was enjoying John Moreland’s original music...his voice, his lyrics. When I thought, ‘Man...this guy is as good as the Boss, classic days.’ I looked down & see Thunder Road, a cover. Amazing job. When u play too.....so clean & tight. Im a fan, best of luck to u & urs, always. Thanks for the music.

[@mizzo9]

I love this more every time I listen to it.

[@evanmcdonald6091]

This just made my day. Put a genuine smile on my face. Fantastic!

[@mattfitz7733]

Holy smokes you are talented. Love everything you do-thanks so much for doing it.

[@gynat5968]

And another new fan here. Cheers and well done.