Tom Morello - Ghost of Tom Joad Featuring Roger Waters GE Smith & Wounded Warriors

Washington, DC (2015)
Roger Waters of "Pink Floyd" and Tom Morello of "Rage Against the Machine," played a benefit show with MusiCorps, an organization that gives veterans a chance to live again after war.

[@METLMayhem]

Tom Morello is a true artist and a gentleman. The way he sings this song and shows respect @ 4:00 by turning off his pedal to let that warrior play his part is truly inspirational and says a lot about his character. Always loved Tom, but now I feel an all new respect for him...Good dude.

[@ericdewarren548]

Definitively the best guy alive

[@wylguinersantos881]

Actually he turned on his delay and equalizer pedals. But besides that, everything else you said is correct.

[@DaMainDude]

Well thats just common courtesy really, isn't it? Let's not get overly emotional haha

[@elmer123906]

That was very cool and full of respect!! I agree totally! Way to go Mr. Morello!

[@bobobandy9382]

He's very good at guitar. Maybe he should talk less, because that intro was embarrassing for everyone.

[@winx350]

Watching the dude in the wheel chair rip out that solo brought a tear to my eye! Absolute respect the a rocking guitarist.

[@MM-gf5zk]

Too True

[@xblood1978]

Me too

[@michaellonders3022]

Yeah he is living more then ....

[@danburns3097]

The gentleman in the wheelchair fucking ROCKS!

[@tomcooley3778]

Me too!

[@holdsteady188]

*One must know who Tom Joad is. He's the protagonist in "The Grapes Of Wrath." He's essential to the human existence, civil liberties and stands tall against inequities!*

[@seanfroelich4528]

great comment, thanks for the context!

[@hopwood642]

Tom Morello is a rock god and he is incredibly smart and well spoken. I am in awe of this talent.

[@rexs1842]

Tom and Bruce do the best version of this but this one rocks too thanks to the vets for their service and Tom for telling it like it is

[@flixerdk7947]

+rex s The version with Tom Morello and Jim James, got pulled down, but that was really epic to.

[@fiesty164]

Nico Holst Pedersen that version is the best there is. They completely stole the show. Hopefully it will b back here someday.

[@flixerdk7947]

THANKS!

[@SuperGreyWulf]

Although the original is a great piece, RATM's cover of Ghost of Tom Joad" is the embodiment of what this song should sound like. What i mean by that is well RATM adds, RAGE and anger to it, it adds that edgy "Fuck the system" feel.

[@peterbridge9394]

Fabian, solid comment

[@comicelaya]

I love the veteran in the wheelchair how he owned and felt the guitar solo. Awesome.

[@greglomanmusic]

It was such a joy to be on stage with my brothers and sisters that night! Thanks for capturing this and posting it- all these comments warm my heart.

[@seanfroelich4528]

greglomanmusic it was an honor to get the opportunity to film this show. I’m happy that it meant so much to you!

[@jerryoshea3116]

The true embodiment of music..And Tom Morello definitely added something To Bruce Springsteen's lament to the John Steinbeck classic..Great stuff by all up on that stage👍.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

Hi greg , i hope you dig this ...we are on YOUR side , greetings from australia kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3OadmWomJiVrck BAD UNC SAM>

[@ehnwurdsae-urce3781]

this was amazing

[@dawncain1712]

Greglomanmusic so happy for you my love

[@Floskeknosk]

Tom Morello and David Gilmour are my two favorite guitarists ever.

[@filthmonger.t.v.]

2 of my all time favorites.... ❤🤘

[@FSEVENMAN]

You can't argue with favorites, excellent choices dude😊

[@kindnessfirst9670]

Rage, Floyd and vets playing Springsteen- what a great thing!

[@TheRickjenkins]

Username checks out...

[@kindnessfirst9670]

@@TheRickjenkins ?

[@lavieestbelle7419]

Morello is easily the greatest guitar player of his generation. I absolutely love watching him play. Dude crushed it

[@wildmercuryfilms]

I totally agree! He’s one of the best. Billy Corgan, PJ Harvey, Kurt Cobain, Mike McCready, Stephen Malkmus aren’t bad either. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2jIq4KDZt-ppZY

[@Lonewolf_rider]

Opinions boys Opinions!

[@mathatter9158]

How cool is Tom Morello? Damn that dude does it right!

[@marcusnerone4394]

A combat veteran salutes you all. Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking collaboration of musicians. Hooah👍🙏🏻🎼

[@wendideleoncampbell4174]

Thank you for your service 😊

[@kamealex]

It's literally impossible not to love Morello.

[@jasmadams]

When my buds and I were in Iraq, Audioslave was all over the radio, and they became our music. I love to see Tom Morello here continuing to sing with and for us.

[@AdamSmithNES]

Thank you for your service

[@VangeliRock]

Morello flips me out. Love him.

[@krisdamanunpichu6184]

Damn. Morello's guitar solo is out of this world!

[@WickleinGroup]

It was my great honor to be one of the video camera ops on this gig. These Vet's proved there are no excuses for playing poorly...every one of them was missing at least one body part...some were missing 2 or 3...the proof is in the music. Thank you for this incredible experience.

[@jimwelsh997]

IT'S ROCK AND ROLL

[@theowlsnestsimracingteam7921]

oh,i didnt notice that,thank you for pointing that out

[@vincentmiller7813]

Being a radio operator,Special Forces scuba diving paratrooper, that plays guitar and piano,These guys are awesome and make me wish I were half as good as any one of them.I'm proud to have such talented soldiers as my brothers.

[@JonnySublime]

This is what humans should aspire to do with each other every day of every week of every year.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

jonny ...i try !!!kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4jSip1qfLl3n9E

[@nickpavlovich2312]

WOW EPIC JAM FOR A EPIC SONG. DECEMBER 2022

[@glennhowlett2784]

tom what a class act god bless you sir

[@joeyferguson840]

This is why I love Tom Morello. Got this guy in the chair jamming on stage with em. He's so passionate about these issues of politics.....I can't stand politics personally but his causes and message is a just one. I admire him as a musician but as a decent human being first. Keep fighting at making this world a better place Tom

[@billyleehualan1816]

the one thing i love bout tom is that, whatever solo he play in the studio, he play the same ,live and sometime better.

[@fatimasalakovic9985]

Springsteen is a sickass genius. This song is fuckin unbelievable yet it wouldn't probably make his top 20

[@JohnDoe-gk7ok]

I'm surprised Roger never collaborated with Springsteen directly. Both are humanitarians.

[@jonesmckeen425]

to bad hes a pick...waters I mean.

[@Oh_I_Will]

Too bad RW made some Rockin Tunes I've listened to several thousand times over...ok, maybe more

[@CrazyBear65]

@@jonesmckeen425 - Do you mean he's a Pict? Or do you mean he's a prick?

[@CrazyBear65]

Yeah. I was wondering how come he (Roger) didn't invite Bruce to do this also, seeing as how it's Bruce's song and all... But who knows? Maybe the E Street shuffle was going on elsewhere that night.

[@michaelhill2373]

My god what a sweet dream that would be...

[@ryanblais4548]

Man, that guitar solo at the end has to be one of the best of all time and one of the most unorthodox

[@Jayyhawwk]

Solid and a half my man

[@rmcduarte]

I have no good enough words to describe the greatness i've just watched.

[@brencurry]

Amazing, proper goosebumps watching this. Tom Morello is surely one of the greatest guitarest ever.

[@jaygopinath1694]

amen he as good as jimi hendrix he is on same level

[@jaygopinath1694]

​@@patexx7091 sarcasm what sarcasm i really love toms skills he is truly one of the best like jimi, tom morello is my favorite guitarist

[@badlandso73]

Tom Morello, WOW! Love seeing him touring with the boss as well. Such a great guitar player and charisma .

[@artbagley1406]

Is that GE Smith from Saturday Night Live. Finally gets to really rock out. What a great song and video.

[@thomasz4981]

Check him out in the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert. He was the band leader

[@2ndhorseman]

I think it is.

[@gorby90]

Morello's awesomeness knows no bounds!!

[@saltydecimator]

Achal Malhotra guitar awesome, lyric delivery in folksy choppy method, bunk

[@andreashaw4395]

Achal Malhotra indeed!

[@andreashaw4395]

Indeed♡

[@calstevelee]

Bow down and confess your sins to Tom Morello. An alien sent to earth to smoke all guitar players. Eternal thanks to the vets for their service -- what incredible musicians they are.

[@JoshSmith222]

+Steve Lee Zero tone boring posturing if you ask me, but to each his own.

[@FuzzyDlop]

+Josh Smith Incredible tone and brilliant mind. Sorry that you don't understand anything about music.

[@JoshSmith222]

+Fuzzy Dunlop Are you by chance Tom Morello, or maybe his mom? I've noticed you refer to him as one of the top 15 guitarists of all time on another post, a POV no one with a rational mind would agree with. The shitty overwrought, boring solo he performs here, along with the self indulgent posing are utterly inappropriate for a pseudo folk song referencing the Grapes Of Wrath. Did I mention his singing sounds forced and fake as well?

[@FuzzyDlop]

+Josh Smith Did i mention you're an idiot who doesn't understand anything about music? He's AT LEAST one of the 15 beast guitarists of all time, if you knew anything about actual music you'd realize that. The solo here is fantastic as usual, nothing boring unless if you have a crappy hear that doesn't want to listen to anything other than Hendrix. No self indulgent posing here(you're giving away you're pathetic hater nature). It must suck to be you, you're really dumb.

[@JoshSmith222]

Praising Tom Morello and putting down Hendrix in the same breath...great look kid. Go do the dishes or you won't get your allowance.

[@GamezHere]

Fucking ToM!!! That was epic, That one was for the people!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelhill2373]

Tom is loved by all those who know HIS guitar a compliment to this song by his brother Bruce... Roger is amazing as well and what would that be like if him and Bruce were on the stage .... BUT ...my oh my TOM’s solo is epic !!

[@fergalteague4912]

Tom Is first class !

[@blown22]

This song would have fit Roger's voice really well. Maybe he'll sing it with Tom or Bruce someday.

[@acereraks1195]

Ahhh! U r an antichristian??

[@johnsmith5006]

Thanks all you Veterans! You paid a debt that can never be repaid!..Much much respect..The dude in the wheelchair was freaking awesome! I'm trying not to tear up..LOVE YOU GUYS! Thanks for your service and sacrifice..

[@deder_music]

Morello is from another dimension o_O love all these great musicians !

[@Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger]

I was there at that concert and it was bad ass,brought chill's and hair stand up on my neck,great night that night

[@johnfrancis4882]

Nice! This song does it to me as well

[@k1k4h4l9bl]

Powerful song! The lyrics are very current nowadays!

[@qwertydog9795]

I've never seen anyone play a guitar like Tom Morello. Wow. Everybody was awesome.

[@pepokiss]

Of course they're a great band. They have G.E. Smith as musical director, clearly. Awesome version!

[@MM-ub9hg]

THANK YOU TOM MORELLO for EVERYTHING YOU DO. Teared up right now. beautiful song

[@WolfMaster85]

I have never been so inspired to play guitar as I have by watching this video. There is literally, absolutely *nothing* stopping you from learning to play. If our wounded or disabled vets can do it, you can, too. Get out there and do it!

[@BrianTKessler]

I swear, one of those guitarists looks like GE Smith. If it is, then he deserves credit. Smith is a great guitarist.

[@WickleinGroup]

I was very honored to be part of the video crew on this wonderful event.Nice to see what it looked like from the balcony.

[@shanebush2751]

Brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful and what true heroes.

[@allenredd]

Awesome! I am Pumped up and Happy to have found this creation of Joy and Recovery!

[@jb681131tube]

Try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7GZ3qmndV0m7s

[@user-ul7og5up4v]

What's a privilege it must have been for Tom Morello to be on stage with Rodger Waters absolutely breathtaking❤❤❤

[@xjripar]

Tom one of the best guitar players

[@FluffyCerberus]

I love this song. Still powerful even today.

[@fedbumoz987]

There's enough waste alone to help the unfortunate. To quote Dylan: "through this maze of ugliness and greed."

[@TheMichaelseymour]

Jae ....spot on brother !!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4jSip1qfLl3n9E

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Fantastico Tom!!! Bravo !! Bravissimo!!! 😅😅😍😍😍😘😘💔💔💋💋💘💯

[@WiggyWigmoreUK]

This was such an amazing and inspiring concert. The backing band were fantastic, and absolute rock stars. Tom Morello hits the nail on the head with his speech before the song. The lead guitarist /vet also nailed the solo to Comfortably Numb. I was in tears! Was so glad that I'd come over from the UK to witness this!

[@patricksexton3822]

This is awesome. Excellent song, one of Springsteen's best and Morello is class.

[@genemulkey5066]

Let's try to keep this a song not a way,God bless peace to all.

[@jasonalf686]

Thank you to the wounded warriors and that was amazing. John Steinbeck is proud and happy that you lunatics did that. That was blooming marvelous people. Thank you.

[@KA-ui4se]

Great performance, great musicians! Love from Greece

[@demonswizards2096]

Simply the best

[@Hash2009]

Bruce Springsteen WROTE THIS SONG. Wrap your mind around the genius of his music. Also, um.. Pink Floyd on guitar. No biggee....

[@1515cando]

Springsteen's Ode to Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath Tom Joad.

[@mikeylarkin2589]

grapes of wrath steinbeck springsteens album ghost of old tom joad one of his best accoustic albums

[@andrealanzillotta4388]

@@1515cando inspirated by the ballad of tom joad by woody guthrie

[@DarkStoriesCreepypastasFR]

Amazing Tom's solo

[@edwardlopez5457]

Thank you all for this unbelievable song.

[@caseysniper308]

lot of us play and drink every night and it helps you forget. saw tom play with alex and kirk, good shit. thanks tom, music, blues it comes from your soul. go back to the 60's and learn to play old school and it will help you. we can play the shit we listened to on missions!

[@filthmonger.t.v.]

All I have to say is AMAZING!.... 🤘🤘💯😎

[@johnlawry3088]

Can only say one thing and that is thank you.

[@stevegarneau61]

Wow. Wow. Wow...Tom plays from the heart...how do you describe this?

[@mikefrank6319]

Never noticed that Tom sounds like Warren Zevon.

[@billyb2079]

Where words fail- music speaks.

[@LosBombero]

That solo gives me goose bumps every time. (Even the silly scratchy stuff)

[@Jayyhawwk]

Watched it like 9 times now. Keep rewinding. That free style scratch was tightt

[@chrisnierling8137]

what a awesome show of power with these guys. fantastic

[@enzogalli5506]

amazing......FANTASTIC song!!!!

[@pcpablop]

Muy querido Don Tom Morello, yo lo aprendi a valorar gracias a mis hijos , y hoy en dia por su pensamiento , amo sus rifff y sus twitter de pana compañero, BIG TOM

[@seanpaddison5386]

I love it when multiple musicians get together and jam. You never know which songs will be played.

[@feralmario310]

Great song !!!

[@mengo5114]

Great song

[@jeanbailey3550]

Love this so much! Is that GE Smith? Thank you Wounded Warriors, and bravo Tom and Roger!

[@Armentitron]

Respect to the guy for acknowledging the veterans so hardcorely

[@JonnySublime]

This is one of the most amazing anythings that ever anythinged.

[@eepp4765]

So awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ionserban5050]

Goose bumps !!!

[@Revoltmetal420]

This version kicks freakin ass sounds great🤘🤘#TomMorello rocks🤘🤘

[@jb681131tube]

Have you seen this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7GZ3qmndV0m7s

[@MrPopowicz]

Awesome - what a guitar player 🎸🎸🎸

[@bradleyolsvik7820]

Nevereverever clip the strings. Signature. Awesome inspiring great musicians. Great fucking tune. Dude in the chair plays good. Peace with music.

[@BoxTunnel]

Incredible! Music heals!

[@zamSEG]

superbly awesome!!!

[@Changelingheart]

Love a good and well-played/emotionally charged and sung Ballad. 🌿💜🌿

[@MrToscani]

Nice, how much of pure true feels in that. One sec was thinking about Waters / Morello coop for something about old Floyd wiht new Pink or ... Switch that ?:) Morello true freestyler!!

[@fuattuyluoglu9118]

My today’d obsession is this nostalgic masterpiece, listened to it 50 times and still listening, thx bruce and Tom

[@trondeirikjohnsen8479]

Respect from Norway!!!! Had to shed some tears... :-)

[@jonasd.6030]

Me too, definitely... respect from Germany

[@driverain2]

Hell man, I cried thru the last half of this song. I can't figure out if if was Tom, The Band or just seeing the wonderful act of humanity come together for this great song. God Bless Em All !

[@jimwelsh997]

First of all thank you all for your service God bless you all. This is a very powerful song and seeing you great people doing it with these great rock stars. Damn giving me chills THANK YOU FOR THIS AND YOUR SERVICE

[@barrosopalosantos]

woooow!!! truly amazing !

[@jamesthebelimbu998]

Tom Morello will always be on my Top 3 best guitarists' list .. I still haven't figured out the rest two.

[@wendideleoncampbell4174]

Awesome 👏

[@neilcolley25]

well done good song

[@fireatwill7707]

Tom paying tribute to Hendrix(Vet) was beautiful. So Awesome

[@dchaviaras]

My eyes are full of tears, my lips are smiling and my hands towards to you...

[@BrookGarretson]

WoW!! Great song.

[@KajalAbdullah]

Salute from Bangladesh! Mind blowing!

[@viking670]

It just doesn't get any better than this...I'm lost for words !

[@michaelmashtare5931]

Just freak great God bless you all let's rock