I am wearing out the repeat button. 1984. How appropriate are his words even more appropriate today. In 2024.. God i can never get enough of the song or the performer. What an all American performance.
@judylgalloway2 жыл бұрын
15 years ago! He was SO right
@ValerieHVivar2 жыл бұрын
I heard this song for the first time on the radio and thought it had been written yesterday. It applies today perfectly. I hope there are more hearts that are united in our country than those divided. I hope we put people first and consumerism second. Hug your families and be grateful you can enjoy them. We are one big family. That is learning how to live in harmony with and amongst each other. God bless those who read this.
@richardmindemann69352 жыл бұрын
Little Steven is deep and wide.
@chrismwpcs16 жыл бұрын
Little Stevie is one of the true greats in the world of music.
@lotharberndt4294 жыл бұрын
Today 03.02.2020 it is more importand than any other time!!!!
@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother9 жыл бұрын
This could have been written yesterday. It's still relevant 30 years later. There's only one party, and that's Freedom.
@bubuczuczu9 жыл бұрын
+Roger Steinbrink I was born 2 years after that speech, my country was free again in 1989. That speech is timeless.
@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother9 жыл бұрын
Rock 'n' Roll can change the world; with a little help of course.
@RogerSteinbrinkh2oBrother9 жыл бұрын
Looks like we're all going to have to work a lot harder to get this world right.
@Treebeardicus7 жыл бұрын
Yessiree!!!! with a little help from our friends, :)
@drb4174 жыл бұрын
things are even worse 4 years after you wrote this.
@mikekizzer8336 Жыл бұрын
Amazing here it is 2023 and what you say is true today
@MrZappy6666 жыл бұрын
The intro speech moved me to tears; after all these years, the actual relevance of it is just iconic.
@MrSpock-qi9wv5 жыл бұрын
Was tuned to a different branch of Rock and had ever heard of this song before. A friend told me about it. I wholeheartedly agree with his opening statements. The song and the sentiments are so salient today. Timeless.
@rockandroll76574 жыл бұрын
Stevie, my big big big hero! A real patriot!
@mikeclaw16 жыл бұрын
I ain't no communist ... and I ain't no capitalist ... and I ain't no socialist ... sure ain't no imperialist ... and I ain't no Democrat ... ain't no Republican either ... I only know one party, and it is Freedom. I am a patriot.
@randypeeples98705 жыл бұрын
true this being a true patriot is to question all the m f s out there!
@Nuudles1216 жыл бұрын
Little Steven is laying it down, right is right, I understand what he is talking about, question should be asked about who, why and where, this country has people running into each other, blind folded listen to what Steven is saying thanks friend
@Ladybear9816 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite songs. Yes I agree with all he says at the beginning and all the words of the song. Yes I am a patriot The party is the party of freedom.
@nierikaya7 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this concert live on the television as a young teenager. That night Little Steven made a huge impact on me and the way I perceived the world. Thanks for posting this!
@Tugend84 жыл бұрын
Me too: I watched it live on television and was totally impressed and drunken with new hope ...!!! Love & peace & freedom ...!!!
@kretze20 күн бұрын
Watched the same concert. Still having a recording on MC. Been listening to a million times throughout the years. Little Steven ist one of the heroes of my youth. In case you might be reading this, thank you Forever
@ChrisKaren10439 жыл бұрын
Steven and his wife Maureen are true patriots of this country. This song tells it all. They are still going strong, today. Beautiful people who truly care about injustice, in America. Steven is one of the greatest artist, of our time and his wife, Maureen, the juice behind him.
@Nuudles1214 жыл бұрын
I believe what Steven is saying because it is the truth ,sitting down , riding , walking or talking , because it is true. I believe it . This country is scrud up .
@Jiggs2u217 жыл бұрын
His speech means more now than in 1984. Awesome song
@Vercingetorix.Rising3 ай бұрын
Even more now
@Tunnelof14 жыл бұрын
Little Steven for president
@lisalove981113 жыл бұрын
i'm a big little steven fan and i agree with what he is saying that you must question policiation all the time, and i like when he says he's not a democrat, commounist, and a republic and i'm not a republican either, and i just love this video and this song also, i also have it on dvd when sings it in concert. and i find he looks real sexy and he really looks good back then and today. and i just love the way he performs and the the way how he do his eyes just makes me laugh.and i just like lisal
@evanrotellamusic8 жыл бұрын
Very suitable for today's times. Wish Jean Beauvoir was part of the current Disciples of Soul that Steve has put together. Love his voice! Steve should have never stopped doing this....one of the best!!
@rockvib02114 жыл бұрын
Pure honesty at its finest God bless.
@ProudPatriot0073 жыл бұрын
What a great songwriter! This song means even more today then ever before. God Bless America and all American Patriots! 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
@heatherc29392 жыл бұрын
Is he talking about YOU with your prayer hands and American flag? Did you listen?
@sherrihughlett53566 ай бұрын
Love little Steven..
@2LoveLiberty15 жыл бұрын
Lets just remember the most important part of this whole video....when he says... "IT IS UP TO US TO CHANGE THINGS!"
@RustedTelevisione Жыл бұрын
This, right here, is the human embodiment of a rock star. Thank you LSVZ
@NevadaBoss6 жыл бұрын
Going to see him live in Dec.'18, and can't wait. One of the last, and still greatest, of the 'true musical patriots'! Brother Man!!!! ps...more timely than ever...11/05.2024. Here's to loyalty to "the truth". Rock on, Stevie.
@rockandroll76575 жыл бұрын
Great song!!! Stevie is the best!
@Nuudles1216 жыл бұрын
Silvio is telling it like it is, and he is right by everything in my book, I love Steven because he stays the same,by everybody and he,s what friends are made of . he is for real and I love him for being the real deal.thank you my friend.
@bubuczuczu10 жыл бұрын
Little Steven preach the truth
@petmis16 жыл бұрын
a song for everybody....beautiful
@truthiseverything951110 жыл бұрын
So much love. Lilyhammer brought me here.
@U2JAM198415 жыл бұрын
I am a patriot And I love my county Because my country is all I know I want to be with my family The people who understand me Ive got nowhere else to go...good song!!:P
@rachelwarner21394 жыл бұрын
True words today!
@rockvib02116 жыл бұрын
Very honest with the truth,very honest song steven.rock on brother
@ingrids15512 жыл бұрын
Awesome song!! and how can you not love Little Steven?
@kellylbarron15 жыл бұрын
Who would've thought that Little Steven paid such close attention to his teacher's who taught him terms like Blind Nationalism? He's amazing. I'm sure glad he's still with us in spirit.
@gabriv199510 жыл бұрын
this is a famous speech . I'm not into American politics but what he's saying makes sense , after all. and democracy is a value we all ought to share. Miami Steve is one of the most underrated songwriters, guitarists and frontmen on earth. His lyrics are very strong and deep too. I love his music, wish he had been more successful
@gianfrancoaurilio476510 жыл бұрын
"Democracy is a value we all ought to share". Bravo, Gabriele.
@gabriv199510 жыл бұрын
Little Steven mi piace molto
@AgentCathy5 жыл бұрын
He is EXTREMELY successful.
@AgentCathy5 жыл бұрын
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@cliffdavis52442 жыл бұрын
I don’t know being the lead guitar player for Bruce Springsteen sounds pretty successful to me!
@anneatkins65836 жыл бұрын
This needs to be released AGAIN!!
@janno19832 жыл бұрын
Must be one of the best videos on the internet. 🙃
@TheJennyJams12 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love this. Before he was Silvio he was a helluva songwriter. Rock on Little Steven. This guy had the balls to leave the mutherluvin E Street Band right in the middle of its heyday to follow his political ideals. Well done, Sir.
@anelladambrosio25134 жыл бұрын
Bellissima esibizione !! Steve!!! Canzone stupenda!!!😍😍😍😘😘🎸🎶💎♥️💋
@brodieman19997 жыл бұрын
More relevant now than ever before.
@pamelaenz21544 жыл бұрын
YES!
@oneirishpoet14 жыл бұрын
amen, brother, AMEN...thanks for sharing!
@tapeinosG50118 жыл бұрын
Featuring Dino Danelli drummer extraordinaire...
@jmtrapp10 жыл бұрын
Never knew the origin of this song until now. Great song.
@penthouse1015 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. The album "Voice of America" came out the same time as Bruce's "Born in the USA" and this was by far my fave. Love SVZ.
@jennifermudie327911 жыл бұрын
STEVIE!!!!!!!!! I love you!!
@dulleherrmann51675 жыл бұрын
Me too. Thank for your music ans comcerts
@Paco780012 жыл бұрын
Interesting song. The lyrical content deals with the never ending questioning of governments and politicians but the music is so upbeat, a reggae driven song (a pop song for the dance floor).
@sherrihughlett53566 ай бұрын
Ben you & Noah listen to I AM A PATRIOT 😮 WORDS PRIOR AND THE SONG. applies in 2024 as in 1984.
@adan237410 жыл бұрын
I wish I could have grown up in the early 60's, 70's, and 80's. Life seemed so much simpler. The music scene was definitely better and I could have potentially made a living as a talented musician...
@candywarmuth24555 жыл бұрын
You'd be a bitter old person like tge rest of us. We failed keep it going and look at the mess we're in.
@user-tm3rd1bb5b Жыл бұрын
Excellent 😍
@Nuudles1216 жыл бұрын
little steve is saying the right stuff. i am a patriot too,go silvio i love this ,i really understand deep down ,thats why i know that steve speeks the truth go silvio, thankyou/
@ChasWoggler15 жыл бұрын
he's still with us for real.
@DVincentW16 жыл бұрын
Thanks PattioDaddio sharing this:) He (BTW) is damned cool in the Sopranos
@TheBerlinbilly14 жыл бұрын
right! love it!
@madpixl14 жыл бұрын
True that- then and now.
@zzyyxxo13 жыл бұрын
love him.
@BennieTarrMusic15 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, a very classic opening sermon. Well, he learned from the best! Asbury Park 4 lyfe God.
@reformnotchange15 жыл бұрын
This is Glenn Beck's message, Thank you Glenn for informing and educating Americans. I dedicate this to you!
@wlodell5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Van Zandt, we love your work, your music, your artistry in TV and film, and your love of country. When you talk about “change”, I hope it is not about our Constitution.
@patthrall25675 жыл бұрын
Please do not come on here and threaten people.
@wlodell5 жыл бұрын
Pat Thrall Okay. You are right.
@FoxtrotAlfaBravo13 жыл бұрын
Today more topical than ever.
@Sammy8616 жыл бұрын
i love his dance thing too.. didnt know he was so intelligent in his political thinking...
@lisalove981113 жыл бұрын
i like the video and i agree with my boy little steven you really need to ask questions.
@Nuudles1216 жыл бұрын
who is that guy with that gold hair ,i can,t touch that but good anyway .steve is wonderful person ;dino is my heart though .one and only best drummer in the world .love the video thanks for your beautyful music ;beautyful/beautyful
@anneatkins65832 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...4 years ago I said this needed to be re-released. I still feel this is true. Make it so!!
@lisabacklund7743Ай бұрын
11/5/2024 VOTE BLUE!!!!💙💙💙
@classygary6 ай бұрын
Little Stevie 🎊 what in Gods name are you blathering about ? 🥳
@ikeano2915 жыл бұрын
amazing performance
@dianestrauss96995 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@Sherrie7772212 жыл бұрын
Fu**ing AWESOME! LOVE IT! TRUTH!
@PhilBlasco18 жыл бұрын
JoshGordon, how the hell would you subscribe to Little Steven music if you don't share his beliefs, they are an integral part of all his songs and above all this one.
@igordragic83108 жыл бұрын
great! !
@dredzone6425 Жыл бұрын
And the river opens for the righteous, someday I was walking with my brother And he wondered what's on my mind I said what I believe in my soul Ain't what I see with my eyes And we can't turn our backs this time I am a patriot, and I love my country Because my country is all I know I want to be with my family, the people who understand me I've got nowhere else to go And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous, someday And I was talking with my sister She looked so fine I said, "Baby, what's on your mind?" She said, "I want to run like the lion Released from the cages Released from the rages Burning in my heart tonight" And I ain't no communist And I ain't no capitalist And I ain't no socialist And I ain't no imperialist And I ain't' no democrat And I ain't no fucking republican I only know one party And it is freedom I am, I am, I am I am a patriot, and I love my country Because my country is all I know And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous And the river opens for the righteous, someday
@Nuudles1215 жыл бұрын
Steven, tell is like it is, and show your right.
@Vaughanaddict14 жыл бұрын
The first thing that came to my mind when that stage popped up on my computer screen was SRV!!!!!
@louiejunior6211Ай бұрын
me too. i am a member of the party named, "Freedom".
@bubuczuczu12 жыл бұрын
very smart guy
@Tunnelof15 жыл бұрын
Stevie is great
@RonTonkinAcuraPortland15 жыл бұрын
Epic.
@heinerpetersen67785 жыл бұрын
what a man!! Ladies, isn't he???
@Nuudles1215 жыл бұрын
Steven is saying something that I relate to because people in high places is destroying america with the greed on the people that is trying to make it and I believe that they don,t care about the low man, and if it was not for the low man, the people in high places could not make. It is a sin to be greedy and they just don,t care.
@BarbButler6 жыл бұрын
💕 💞 💓 💗 💖
@oneirishpoet14 жыл бұрын
'I sure ain't no fuckin' Republican!' ...amen brother
@canfor516 жыл бұрын
Ranks up there with Lennon's Imagine. Ya gotta fight for what's right! Good onya Steve...Finest Kind!
@Chickiee45412 жыл бұрын
DAM STRAIGHT IT DOES!! ALWAYS QUESTIOM 'AUTHORITY'!! LOL!!!! LOVE THIS VID!! :D
@thomasbcool15 жыл бұрын
Steven described the "look" best in the lyric, "out in the desert where the gypsy pirates ride" I remain, "Among the believers"
@fridginators11 жыл бұрын
"I ain't no Democrat, and I sure ain't no fucking Republican" best line in a great song.
@AgentCathy5 жыл бұрын
the original he said no fucking imperialist. same same. LOL.
@meliplay3 жыл бұрын
Or no communist
@BangTaoBeach3 жыл бұрын
As of today the line should be "I sure ain't no fucking Democrat"
@rorybillmeyer69973 жыл бұрын
@@BangTaoBeach nah man you’re missing the whole point of the song both parties suck
@hotrod26fulАй бұрын
@@BangTaoBeach There is so many things wrong with the Rep. party
@wolverine8415 жыл бұрын
Jackson Browne did a great cover of this too.
@travzimmerman13404 жыл бұрын
Ed Vedder did it better in 92'
@Nuudles1213 жыл бұрын
It don,t make any difference what they are their still not doing the right thing ,Steven 's words are the truth.
@znarf54115 жыл бұрын
"Being a patriot means quesitoning every motherfucker every time...." good defiinition...
@harrismille16 жыл бұрын
Interst song which offers a different slant on freedom
@ralphdavis9670 Жыл бұрын
Steven could dance, who knew?
@AgentCathy5 жыл бұрын
Jackson Browne covered it in 1989 as well.
@cindyschneider47285 жыл бұрын
Still covers it when he is touring, love it!
@squeakeththewheel2 жыл бұрын
@@cindyschneider4728 Still in 2022
@wolverine8414 жыл бұрын
NOT a Tea Party tune...Even more true today than in 1984!
@missinglink767 жыл бұрын
❤️
@wolverine8414 жыл бұрын
@kellylbarron That's former Plasmatic Jean Beauvoir.
@baileykix13 жыл бұрын
@sixguntv Absolutely!
@kellylbarron14 жыл бұрын
@wolverine84 Thank you for the information. I love Jean Beauvoir. Not just because he has almost every vowel in his name!!! You're kind to share.