You have reached a quiet bamboo grove, where you will find an eclectic mix of nature, music, writing, and other creative arts. Tao-Talk is curated by a philosophical daoist who has thrown the net away.
Men walkin' 'long the railroad tracks Goin' someplace and there's no going back Highway patrol choppers comin' up over the ridge Hot soup on a campfire under the bridge
Shelter line stretchin' 'round the corner Welcome to the new world order Families sleepin' in their car in the southwest No home, no job, no peace, no rest
Well, the highway is alive tonight But nobody's kiddin' nobody about where it goes I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light Searchin' for the ghost of Tom Joad
He pulls a prayer book out of his sleeping bag Preacher lights up a butt and he takes a drag Waitin' for when the last shall be first, and the first shall be last In a cardboard box 'neath the underpass
Got a one-way ticket to the promised land You got a hole in your belly and gun in your hand Sleeping on a pillow of solid rock Bathin' in the city aqueduct
The highway is alive tonight Where it's headed, everybody knows I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light Waitin' on the ghost of Tom Joad
Now Tom said "Mom, wherever there's a cop beatin' a guy Wherever a hungry newborn baby cries Where there's a fight 'gainst the blood and hatred in the air Look for me, mom, I'll be there"
"Wherever there's somebody fightin' for a place to stand Or decent job, or a helpin' hand Wherever somebody's strugglin' to be free Look in their eyes, momm you'll see me"
The highway is alive tonight But nobody's kiddin' nobody about where it goes I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light Waitin' for ghost of Tom Joad
Written by: Bruce Springsteen Album: The Ghost Of Tom Joad Released: 1995
Bruce did it after 9/11 and now he’s doing it again. That’s why IMHO he’s authentic, not grandstanding! Undoubtedly, he’s ticking off some of his fabs but I guess good riddance anyway!
Christian, absolutely. Bruce has done it again and again. That’s why he’s The Boss in the best of ways. I really don’t think he gives a … about pissing anyone off. That’s why he is who he is. Morello also. The Ghost of Tom Joad is their signature duet, and oh does it speak to Minneapolis and the rest of the globe.
If only a few more public figures were as fearless. I did see the NBA made a statement, but most seem to be too afraid to say anything. What is Trump going to do that he isn’t already doing? Jeff Bezos ought to get on that spaceship to Mars too. But I’m glad to see “Melania” is such a spectacular flop. Even MAGA doesn’t care about her.
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Fantastic!! I love this. Thank you for sharing.
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You’re welcome, Summer.
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I had not gotten round to seeing this. Bruce is right where he needs to be. I hope Americans pick up his clarion call and take their country back.
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I hope so also, Randy.
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And now we have hope
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:::thumbs up:::
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Bruce did it after 9/11 and now he’s doing it again. That’s why IMHO he’s authentic, not grandstanding! Undoubtedly, he’s ticking off some of his fabs but I guess good riddance anyway!
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Christian, absolutely. Bruce has done it again and again. That’s why he’s The Boss in the best of ways. I really don’t think he gives a … about pissing anyone off. That’s why he is who he is. Morello also. The Ghost of Tom Joad is their signature duet, and oh does it speak to Minneapolis and the rest of the globe.
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They are good together. sorely needed. (K)
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YES and YES When I saw they were playing in Minneapolis I started cheering and hooting.
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If only a few more public figures were as fearless. I did see the NBA made a statement, but most seem to be too afraid to say anything. What is Trump going to do that he isn’t already doing? Jeff Bezos ought to get on that spaceship to Mars too. But I’m glad to see “Melania” is such a spectacular flop. Even MAGA doesn’t care about her.
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These are the artists for our times.
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