My brother and I were polar opposites in just about every way, but at the end of the day there wasn’t anything stopping us from sharing a beer together, and laughing the night away. He passed away about two years ago from a drug overdose. I always come back to this song, and it makes me think of him. That no matter what darkness he was traveling through, at the end of the day he was still my brother, through thick and thin. I’ll always miss him.
"Man turns his back on his family, that man he aint no good" This is the lyric that's been nailed into my head for 25 years since i first heard it. The story told in this song, the way the protagonist has to wrestle with it. This is one of the all time great songs.
Yep. My grandad turned his back on his family. So did my uncle. So did my brother. I tried to do best my old man, show him loyalty. You only get one family. You don't turn your back on that.
Grew up with Springsteen. My brother and I love him. 2023 he got sick. I’m so lucky he made it through. We get to spend more time together. We’re nothing like the good guy and bad guy in the story but this song always chokes me up. Who are you if you don’t love your brother?
"The Indian Runner"... This is a movie by Sean Penn based on Bruce´s song! Great album, great song, great poet and great movie. Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.
I remember hearing this song for the first time. It was late at night in the summer of 2012, just me and my little red iPod, and I was just letting my thoughts wonder until this song came on. And I remember it made me stop and really listen to the lyrics, and I couldn't believe that as beautiful as the story was it wasn't more popular. The next day, I discovered the movie The Indian Runner, based on this song, which was great, but not quite as much as the song that inspired it. After growing up with his music, that was the summer that I really became a true Springsteen fan.
+Natalie Johnston Since you enjoy this so much: Look up the film "Badlands" from 1973. It stars Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek. When your finished with the movie...listen to the song Nebraska, the title track to this album. It's a true treat for the mind and your ears.
Favorite Springsteen album ever since it came out in 9/1982. Can't believe it's been over 40 years. So many amazing songs on this album: Used Cars, Highway Patrolman, Nebraska, Johnny 99, Reason to Beleive.....
My husband loves this song. It reminds him of his brother. Their lives were so different but still so close. Held together by the bonds of brotherly love. Rest in Peace ERIC ! Always remembered and forever Loved.
That's not a good thing. The song is about a man who lets his brother get away with crimes that no one else would, and it eventually leads to his brother murdering an innocent man. The song aims to portray the man's thoughts but it does not condone his actions. Letting someone get away with horrible things because they are family is an awful mentality and leads to pain and suffering for those caught on the wrong side of someone's actions who have gone unchecked. Always keep those close to you in check, or someone will get hurt.
I got a little brother looking at 25 to life right now. He called me the other day, needing 500$. What could I do? took a loan out against my jeep and sent the $. I'll always do anything I can for that kid.
Brent Thornton. You're a good man. You did what you had to do for your brother. It doesn't make any difference what your brother did. Like you said what else could I do? Nothing bro. By the way I was the cop in my family. I was straight. But the moral of the story is folks don't hate family just because they're in prison.
Brent Thornton I don’t have a brother but if I did I know with out a doubt I would do the same thing. “Nothings better than blood on blood “ you’re a good brother!
For this song to only have 700k views is astounding. Bruce reveals ugly truths as well as the good stuff. The damage Vietnam/Korea did to America's sons should never be forgotten. The character's protagonist was a pure metaphor for the evil of war. As Afghanistan failure has proven, it never ends.
I agree, the story telling is exquisite. Watching this or just listening to this always makes me tear up. I write songs now, and Bruce is always the bench mark, here's me attempting story telling in song: th-cam.com/video/1b85V2p4puw/w-d-xo.html&list=PLWehun4PmMf_00nsBZDretT5gHW_zhBeb
Flannery O’Connor’s short story, “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” inspired Springsteen to write the songs on the Nebraska album, and every song that followed, Born in the USA & Tunnel of Love in particular. The core narrative of his lyrics being original sin.
I agree, the story telling is exquisite. Watching this or just listening to this always makes me tear up. I write songs now, and Bruce is always the bench mark, here's me attempting story telling in song: th-cam.com/video/1b85V2p4puw/w-d-xo.html&list=PLWehun4PmMf_00nsBZDretT5gHW_zhBeb
I really like this movie, Sean Penn and Viggo Mortensen are up there with the best ever. But I have been a spectator to this story since I was 12 years old. I have seen the brothers laughing and drinking for 35 years now, there was just no way that Sean Penn could make this movie better than the one that’s been playing in my head a million times. Bruce is an incredible artist, he paints pictures in my head again and again and I just can’t look away…they are the best ever❤
Somber, dark and cold album but its magnificent. Tracks detailing the human condition! Bruce is a modern day genius 👏 Glad I heard him at 15yrs old as I have been listening to him ever since.
This is the song that turned me into a Springsteen fan. I have now been to three of his shows and just love all his songs but this one still resonates with me.
Ganz einfach, ganz simpel, die Welt ohne Bruce wäre noch viel trauriger. Er bringt uns Licht und Wärme. Ich vergöttere ihn und seine fantastische E-Street-Band. ❤❤
I’m very fond of this album too. Its mellow tunes(mostly) are very soothing when l have one of many rests in my day. This song is high on my list..❤❤❤❤❤❤
This song has so much depth. The commitment to one's family, or the commitment to one's community. It's a tough decision. Patrolman Joe Roberts was placed into a horrible position of being forced to make this decision based on his job description. It's also one of the first songs ever written to graphically talk about a Vietnam Vet struggling w/PTSD issues. Also a song that talked how farmers were struggling at the time (Bruce writes about that issue brilliantly in the "Born In The USA" outtake "Sugarland"). I just love the way the song starts: "My name is Joe Roberts; I work for the state; I'm a sergeant out of Perrineville; Barracks Number 8; I always done an honest job; As honest as I could; I got a brother named Frankie; and Frankie ain't no good." It sounds like a guy introducing himself to you in a crowded bar and telling you his story. What's also key is the Steinbeck-like working class use of language throughout the song. It won't make the English teacher happy, but it's real.
My highschool English teacher told me "Bruce Springsteen is the rock and roll Moses," after I innocently asked "What do you see in him?" I know Everyone's English teacher is different, but Mr. Morris was pretty kickass-- I actually ran into him *at* a Springsteen show years after I'd graduated.
This song just keeps my crying everytime i hear it. It's so amazing how Bruce that got magik to translate songs into feelings, and at the same time, make feel like the protagonist of every story he tells.
The song is simple: an acoustic guitar and a melancholy voice. Yet, the song is deep in emotion, tragically nostalgic. Yet the song is layered in themes, with brotherly loyalty played out in the face of a moral choice.
I loved the Born in the USA album when it came out and I was 15. I wanted to discover more of Bruce so I bought the Nebraska album. I loved it especially Atlantic City, My Father’s House, and this song. I memorized the lyrics and figured out how to strum a guitar to go along. My friends love it, especially after a few cold ones. You know you’ve written a piece of Americana classic when Johnny Cash covers it.
I'm in the relatively unique position of having been both brothers. Got an older brother who's not worth talking about. Got a younger brother who's like a better version of me. Me without the crap. Not proud of the bad brother I've been. Proud of my younger brother who turned out good despite two bad examples.
@@jamessimon9164 It's hard, being in the middle. Especially with a bad example. Because when you're that young, a bad example is your only example. And if you're just a kid, you can't really help not knowing better.
Bruce frequently included 3 songs from Nebraska in the opening set on the Born In The USA tour. Between his official releases and some very good boots we can experience the brilliance of Highway Patrolman. The August 20, 1982 version is particularly poignant.
Quanto è vera sta canzone, il testo è profondo ed emoziona e con le immagini del film tutto è più bello. Liriche così belle Bruce ora se lo sogna, questa come l'album è un capolavoro! Bisogna accontentarci di dischi ora mediocri ....
I was just going to "Like" this, but...I hit reply, instead. I don't know why. Maybe just to reach out, tell you, whoever you are, Katherine, that, yes, it is beautiful, and sad.
'Dancin' with Maria as the band played Night of the Johnstown Flood’… On this day in 1889 {May 31st} the South Fork Dam collapsed, flooding the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania...
I have a massive man-crush on David Morse. Himself and Viggo playing the protagonists in the movie was just perfect. Nebraska really really is a neglected masterpiece.
Huh. You know, I'm watching this video because I listened to this album today for the first time in at least a decade. Honestly, I don't know if this was the original video (though there would have to be a period of several years that separate the album from this movie judging by the ages of the actors), I've only ever hear the song from the album, I don't think I've ever even heard it over the radio. Listing to the lyrics it struck my how this song is completely a product of a different time that is almost an era that seems as far as any before it. Just the story being told doesn't sound like something could have been told it yesterday, it has a completely different sensibility. I envision something that looks quite similar to the scenes from whatever movie this is; the late 70s LTD police cars, CB radios, pull tab beer cans and pay phones everywhere (with rotary dial). Even the fact that throughout the song, the narrator never mentions his own name. You know that name of his brother and wife, but he remains anonymous, as if he's irrelevant to the story. I'd think that would be the first thing that would be completely different from now. How could remaining unnamed help further your personal brand? Not to mention the fact that the song humanizes a cop, so it would be judged as hate speech or something just as equally absurd .
Respect to the friends of my daughter Lesha Walker,Favona Road Mangere,NZ.Your lovely Falcon,was stolen, You were good people,I hope life has been good.I know you liked Bruce.My friend, now owns a Falcon replica, I think of you,every time,we drive,Cheers.Gloria.xxx
This song introduced me to the Johnstown flood. Way back in the 1980s i think. On cassette, I checked the album out from the library. One of my favorites. Several years ago, I watched a documentary video about the Johnstown flood. More recently, within the last week or so, I was at the public library looking through nonfiction audio books and I found one about the Johnstown flood. What an incredible terrible event. There are several songs out here on TH-cam titled, night of the Johnstown flood! I listened to them all, there is one that talks about Marie or Maria, and I think that they based it on this Bruce Springsteen song, or maybe that was a recording of some original night of the Johnstown flood song done more recently, upon which Bruce Springsteen based this flying from this song, I'm not sure. I do want to research it though.
Apparently the song Springsteen mentions is fictitious (it was back in the early 80s, anyway), but there are a few out there by that title (likely more recent than 1982). This version is reminiscent of "Highway Patrolman". By Nolan Patton -->> th-cam.com/video/EKbzELI0uKA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LnR18CuZ580wQsdS
My name is Joe Roberts, I work for the state I'm a sergeant out of Perrineville Barracks Number 8 I always done an honest job-as honest as I could I got a brother named Frankie, and Frankie ain't no good Now, ever since we was young kids, it's been the same comedown I get a call on the shortwave: Frankie's in trouble downtown Well, if it was any other man, I'd put him straight away But when it's your brother, sometimes, you look the other way Me and Frankie laughing and drinking, nothing feels better than blood on blood Taking turns dancing with Maria as the band played "Night of the Johnstown Flood" I catch him when he's straying, like any brother would A man turns his back on his family, well, he just ain't no good Well, Frankie went in the army back in 1965 I got a farm deferment, settled down, took Maria for my wife But them wheat prices kept on dropping 'til it was like we were getting robbed Frankie came home in '68, and me, I took this job Yeah, we're laughing and drinking, nothing feels better than blood on blood Taking turns dancing with Maria as the band played "Night of the Johnstown Flood" I catch him when he's straying, teach him how to walk that line A man turns his back on his family, he ain't no friend of mine Well, the night was like any other, I got a call 'bout quarter to nine There was trouble in a roadhouse out on the Michigan line There was a kid lying on the floor, looking bad, bleeding hard from his head There was a girl crying at a table, and it was Frank, they said Well, I went out and I jumped in my car, and I hit the lights Well, I must've done one hundred and ten through Michigan County that night It was out at the crossroads, down 'round Willow Bank Seen a Buick with Ohio plates; behind the wheel was Frank Well, I chased him through them county roads 'Til a sign said "Canadian border, five miles from here" I pulled over on the side of the highway and watched his taillights disappear Me and Frankie laughing and drinking, nothing feels better than blood on blood Taking turns dancing with Maria as the band played "Night of the Johnstown Flood" I catch him when he's straying, like any brother would A man turns his back on his family, well, he just ain't no good
I remember a student from William and Mary coming to my elementary school in the very early '80s playing one of Nebraska's songs (I forgot which, maybe Atlantic City) Then a classmate of mine was next and played some hard rock. His name is Mark Morton, who's currently playing with Lamb of God.
Still listening in 2021 Wow a very deep written and compassionate tune hits a cord everytime. Should've been a more highly rated song it leaves you emotional and speechless Bruce never lets his fans down this is music from the soul 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 God Bless 🥰🥰🥰🥰
My brother and I were polar opposites in just about every way, but at the end of the day there wasn’t anything stopping us from sharing a beer together, and laughing the night away.
He passed away about two years ago from a drug overdose. I always come back to this song, and it makes me think of him. That no matter what darkness he was traveling through, at the end of the day he was still my brother, through thick and thin. I’ll always miss him.
Cheers to your brother man. I'm sorry he took that path, but it sounds like you guys had some good memories.
🙏🏼🍻 cheers to your brother and you🙏🏼
That was beautiful, I’m sorry for your loss.
Nebraska: one of the greatest albums in the history of modern music.
Johnny99 a masterpiece
true statement...
Johnny99 Agreee, this is an amazing album with some amazinh storys
Recorded on a 4-track too.
Only set of comments on TH-cam where everyone agrees hahaha
This album was a demo. A DEMO. Recorded in a motel room. Springsteen’s absolute best.
Only Bruce could do it. THE BOSS.
With his home studio
Absolutely one of the best
This album was recorded in an apartment. Not a Motel room. There's a recent interview on CBS morning news about it
Asbury duke
The lyrics are masterful. The Nebraska album was life changing
"Man turns his back on his family, that man he aint no good"
This is the lyric that's been nailed into my head for 25 years since i first heard it. The story told in this song, the way the protagonist has to wrestle with it. This is one of the all time great songs.
Yep. My grandad turned his back on his family. So did my uncle. So did my brother. I tried to do best my old man, show him loyalty. You only get one family. You don't turn your back on that.
Grew up with Springsteen. My brother and I love him. 2023 he got sick. I’m so lucky he made it through. We get to spend more time together. We’re nothing like the good guy and bad guy in the story but this song always chokes me up. Who are you if you don’t love your brother?
"The Indian Runner"... This is a movie by Sean Penn based on Bruce´s song! Great album, great song, great poet and great movie. Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.
Thank you
Anyone know how to find this movie?
@@gordongalloway6361 Maybe Amazon? Have you tried it?
@@gordongalloway6361 "The Indian Runner".
@Julien Bellin I hope you enjoy it.
One of Bruce's greatest songs.
But it's not Bruce's song it's Johnny Cash
@@martystamey69 Actually Springsteen wrote it and it first appeared in his Nebraska record in 1982.
Gayest
I love Johnny but for me it doesn't come close to this
Hurt, on the other hand is all Johnny
@abc-bu7nr trent reznor wrote hurt. That's not a johnny cash song guy
I remember hearing this song for the first time. It was late at night in the summer of 2012, just me and my little red iPod, and I was just letting my thoughts wonder until this song came on. And I remember it made me stop and really listen to the lyrics, and I couldn't believe that as beautiful as the story was it wasn't more popular. The next day, I discovered the movie The Indian Runner, based on this song, which was great, but not quite as much as the song that inspired it. After growing up with his music, that was the summer that I really became a true Springsteen fan.
+Natalie Johnston Since you enjoy this so much: Look up the film "Badlands" from 1973. It stars Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek. When your finished with the movie...listen to the song Nebraska, the title track to this album. It's a true treat for the mind and your ears.
+noman mcshmoo I'll have to check that out! I love the Nebraska album, so it would be great to get an even deeper look into it.
True
Yes the words the lyrics make you think
The movie could be better, but the music video is perfect!
Favorite Springsteen album ever since it came out in 9/1982. Can't believe it's been over 40 years. So many amazing songs on this album: Used Cars, Highway Patrolman, Nebraska, Johnny 99, Reason to Beleive.....
Great thanks never heard some of them love Bruce❤❤❤❤
Wow.. right before me! I was born that December, dad played this album endlessly
My husband loves this song. It reminds him of his brother. Their lives were so different but still so close. Held together by the bonds of brotherly love. Rest in Peace ERIC ! Always remembered and forever Loved.
That's not a good thing. The song is about a man who lets his brother get away with crimes that no one else would, and it eventually leads to his brother murdering an innocent man. The song aims to portray the man's thoughts but it does not condone his actions. Letting someone get away with horrible things because they are family is an awful mentality and leads to pain and suffering for those caught on the wrong side of someone's actions who have gone unchecked. Always keep those close to you in check, or someone will get hurt.
@@jw7073 music is unique because it’s different for different people
So sorry 2 hear about Eric.
I got a little brother looking at 25 to life right now. He called me the other day, needing 500$. What could I do? took a loan out against my jeep and sent the $. I'll always do anything I can for that kid.
Prison sucks bro 500 won't do a lot in the joint but at the same time it will perform a miracle.
Brent you are a real brother. Jesus is on your side
Brent Thornton. What has happened did he go to jail ?
Brent Thornton. You're a good man. You did what you had to do for your brother. It doesn't make any difference what your brother did. Like you said what else could I do? Nothing bro. By the way I was the cop in my family. I was straight. But the moral of the story is folks don't hate family just because they're in prison.
Brent Thornton I don’t have a brother but if I did I know with out a doubt I would do the same thing. “Nothings better than blood on blood “ you’re a good brother!
For this song to only have 700k views is astounding. Bruce reveals ugly truths as well as the good stuff. The damage Vietnam/Korea did to America's sons should never be forgotten. The character's protagonist was a pure metaphor for the evil of war. As Afghanistan failure has proven, it never ends.
Bruce is the best, he writes and sings about people and life like no one else does it
I agree, the story telling is exquisite. Watching this or just listening to this always makes me tear up. I write songs now, and Bruce is always the bench mark, here's me attempting story telling in song: th-cam.com/video/1b85V2p4puw/w-d-xo.html&list=PLWehun4PmMf_00nsBZDretT5gHW_zhBeb
He does.... love this one reminds me of my little brother that took his life!! I could listen to it all night!!
laymelow I’m sad to hear that your brother didn’t make it. Im sure he has found peace.
To bad he didn't write it
@@laymelow r.i.p to your brother
Listened to a podcast about the Johnstown Flood, went down a rabbit hole, and ended up back at Bruce.
Flannery O’Connor’s short story, “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” inspired Springsteen to write the songs on the Nebraska album, and every song that followed, Born in the USA & Tunnel of Love in particular. The core narrative of his lyrics being original sin.
Never heard this song before. I am stunned. Thank you Bruce.
It’s in Amazon’s new show “Outer Range”. It’s pretty good.
Listen to Johnny cash original
Watch this move the Indian runner it's awesome
@@AmandaJohnson-yl6xc Thanks, I'll check it out.
@@benlaubscher6371 Cash’s version is a cover of this Springsteen song
Bruce at his best - telling a story of an American family, torn not of love but right and wrong.
I agree, the story telling is exquisite. Watching this or just listening to this always makes me tear up. I write songs now, and Bruce is always the bench mark, here's me attempting story telling in song: th-cam.com/video/1b85V2p4puw/w-d-xo.html&list=PLWehun4PmMf_00nsBZDretT5gHW_zhBeb
Well said.
What an absolute masterpiece
I really like this movie, Sean Penn and Viggo Mortensen are up there with the best ever. But I have been a spectator to this story since I was 12 years old. I have seen the brothers laughing and drinking for 35 years now, there was just no way that Sean Penn could make this movie better than the one that’s been playing in my head a million times.
Bruce is an incredible artist, he paints pictures in my head again and again and I just can’t look away…they are the best ever❤
Somber, dark and cold album but its magnificent. Tracks detailing the human condition! Bruce is a modern day genius 👏
Glad I heard him at 15yrs old as I have been listening to him ever since.
This is the song that turned me into a Springsteen fan. I have now been to three of his shows and just love all his songs but this one still resonates with me.
Ganz einfach, ganz simpel, die Welt ohne Bruce wäre noch viel trauriger. Er bringt uns Licht und Wärme. Ich vergöttere ihn und seine fantastische E-Street-Band. ❤❤
Im 14 and i thank my dad for always playin the boss
I’m very fond of this album too. Its mellow tunes(mostly) are very soothing when l have one of many rests in my day. This song is high on my list..❤❤❤❤❤❤
This song has so much depth. The commitment to one's family, or the commitment to one's community. It's a tough decision. Patrolman Joe Roberts was placed into a horrible position of being forced to make this decision based on his job description. It's also one of the first songs ever written to graphically talk about a Vietnam Vet struggling w/PTSD issues. Also a song that talked how farmers were struggling at the time (Bruce writes about that issue brilliantly in the "Born In The USA" outtake "Sugarland"). I just love the way the song starts: "My name is Joe Roberts; I work for the state; I'm a sergeant out of Perrineville; Barracks Number 8; I always done an honest job; As honest as I could; I got a brother named Frankie; and Frankie ain't no good." It sounds like a guy introducing himself to you in a crowded bar and telling you his story. What's also key is the Steinbeck-like working class use of language throughout the song. It won't make the English teacher happy, but it's real.
My highschool English teacher told me "Bruce Springsteen is the rock and roll Moses," after I innocently asked "What do you see in him?"
I know Everyone's English teacher is different, but Mr. Morris was pretty kickass-- I actually ran into him *at* a Springsteen show years after I'd graduated.
Just discovered this album yesterday. Incredible.
bruce is such a poetic profound brilliant songwriter and artist that made many of masterpieces
This song just keeps my crying everytime i hear it. It's so amazing how Bruce that got magik to translate songs into feelings, and at the same time, make feel like the protagonist of every story he tells.
This song was adapted into a film, The Indian Runner, written and directed by Sean Penn. All the scenes in this video are from that film.
Thank you moldy brain couldn't remember the name of the film
I have a brother who died too young and this song makes me weep everytime I hear it.
The fact that he was at his home; bedroom…and wrote, heard the music, and actually put it out there is commendable!
favorite springsteen song of all time....great album
The best album of all times. Video looks like from the Cohens!
The song is simple: an acoustic guitar and a melancholy voice. Yet, the song is deep in emotion, tragically nostalgic. Yet the song is layered in themes, with brotherly loyalty played out in the face of a moral choice.
Carey Hilgartner I think Bruce recorded this whole album in a hotel bathroom with just a four track.
Questa canzone e cosi emozionante... Come pure il video... 😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💯💋🌅
This song just calms me down. I feel like it lowers my heartbeats whenever I'm mad.
I loved the Born in the USA album when it came out and I was 15. I wanted to discover more of Bruce so I bought the Nebraska album. I loved it especially Atlantic City, My Father’s House, and this song. I memorized the lyrics and figured out how to strum a guitar to go along. My friends love it, especially after a few cold ones. You know you’ve written a piece of Americana classic when Johnny Cash covers it.
Genius - One of my favourite Springsteen songs, one of my favourite movies, and definitely my favourite Viggo Mortensen performance!
What movie is this?
@@Aimee03110 The Indian Runner
I was deeply moved!!!
timeless beautiful song!!!
Nebraska is great album
Kralju fantastična pesma koju je najbolje dočarao tvoj glasi tvoja muzika.
More proof that Bruce is an American treasure as our only living true American Poet laureate….
Well. One of them. The other is Bob Dylan.
Viggo and Big Dave. Couldn't make a more cinematic duo.
Such a beautiful song by an amazing artist. Love is powerful especially for family. Good or bad, you will always be loved
Bruce is an unchained symbol of Freedom to say things through melodies that people put off all kind of chains...
Yet another Springsteen masterpiece
+jaf71965 I love Jonny Cash's cover of this song...but Bruce wrote it so it's Bruce's masterpiece, yet another one.
+jaf71965 I agree Johnny Cash's cover is better.
Holy shit. What a story. What a song.
Beautiful song Bruce.... for my lil brother R I P my friend
Nebraska is still one of my fave Bruce lp's
The dude who does the cop in this video is actually a great actor. Also: You the Man Bruce!
If this sing doesn't give you chills you just have no soul
This music viedo alone is a mini-movie with a perfect soundtrack
I'm in the relatively unique position of having been both brothers. Got an older brother who's not worth talking about. Got a younger brother who's like a better version of me. Me without the crap. Not proud of the bad brother I've been. Proud of my younger brother who turned out good despite two bad examples.
i hear yah got same older bro a POS then younger twin bros that i made sure my older brother didnt mess with them
@@jamessimon9164 It's hard, being in the middle. Especially with a bad example. Because when you're that young, a bad example is your only example. And if you're just a kid, you can't really help not knowing better.
James Intveld driving the '67 El Camino - He's an amazing singer, song writer, and talented musician.
Bruce frequently included 3 songs from Nebraska in the opening set on the Born In The USA tour. Between his official releases and some very good boots we can experience the brilliance of Highway Patrolman. The August 20, 1982 version is particularly poignant.
Quanto è vera sta canzone, il testo è profondo ed emoziona e con le immagini del film tutto è più bello. Liriche così belle Bruce ora se lo sogna, questa come l'album è un capolavoro! Bisogna accontentarci di dischi ora mediocri ....
one of my favourite Springsteen songs, tells a great story
Idk why but This always saddens the hell out of me
+Brandon topchev I know what you mean! The story, the song, the video are all so heartbreaking.
+Brando Moto I know why. It's the saddest goddamn song there ever was.
+Infamous_brap topchev
Because death knocked at the door maybe
probably because it's sad
Cause everybody's got a brother named Frankie....
My teacher played this today man I love it 10 out 10
desde q era un joven escucho a Bruce m encantan sus canciones el Jefe y siempre lo sera....
"When it's your brother, sometimes you look the other way."
great storytelling, so heartbreaking.
Damn that song hits me in the feels every time.
Great American musical poet! Great song.
thats right when it ur brother...u look the other way. I love this movie & song. May my 2 brothers rest in peace.
The stars in this old video is incredible.
Sometimes art really does imitate life. I've been in Joe Roberts's shoes.
Thank you, whoever you may be. I had never heard this song before (thought I'd heard them all). Just flat out beautiful.
I was just going to "Like" this, but...I hit reply, instead. I don't know why. Maybe just to reach out, tell you, whoever you are, Katherine, that, yes, it is beautiful, and sad.
i got a brother like Frankie. ill never understand the pain he feels....
Can you understand the pain he inflicts on others though?
Sorry for your struggle.
'Dancin' with Maria as the band played Night of the Johnstown Flood’…
On this day in 1889 {May 31st} the South Fork Dam collapsed, flooding the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania...
I just came from the illumination for the 130th anniversary of the flood...its indescribable
Lily Braden: What's the story on that dog?
Reggie Dunlop: That's the dog that saved Charleston from the 1938 flood.
Lily Braden: Well fuck him
I can see why Sean Penn would want to make a feature film of this, but the song tells the whole story so beautifully.
The brothers relationship is just like my brother and I.
Kinda EMOTIONAL song.
This song sounds like the cross between a ballad and the blues,I like it.
One of his best songs❤
I have a massive man-crush on David Morse. Himself and Viggo playing the protagonists in the movie was just perfect. Nebraska really really is a neglected masterpiece.
David Heffernan
GAY
What movie is this?
Daniel Jones the Indian Runner
i THOUGHT that was David Morse !!!!!
Huh. You know, I'm watching this video because I listened to this album today for the first time in at least a decade. Honestly, I don't know if this was the original video (though there would have to be a period of several years that separate the album from this movie judging by the ages of the actors), I've only ever hear the song from the album, I don't think I've ever even heard it over the radio.
Listing to the lyrics it struck my how this song is completely a product of a different time that is almost an era that seems as far as any before it.
Just the story being told doesn't sound like something could have been told it yesterday, it has a completely different sensibility. I envision something that looks quite similar to the scenes from whatever movie this is; the late 70s LTD police cars, CB radios, pull tab beer cans and pay phones everywhere (with rotary dial). Even the fact that throughout the song, the narrator never mentions his own name. You know that name of his brother and wife, but he remains anonymous, as if he's irrelevant to the story.
I'd think that would be the first thing that would be completely different from now. How could remaining unnamed help further your personal brand?
Not to mention the fact that the song humanizes a cop, so it would be judged as hate speech or something just as equally absurd .
Très belle chanson ❤
Formidable
Another gem and like so many Bruce songs grabs a hold of your heart and doesn’t let go. Songs that you don’t want to end.
i love this song , one of bruce's best
I love Bruce Springsteen I listen to him all my life I think he's the best of anyone in the world is 100% in the USA God bless
This video helps tell the story of the song, rather than distracting from it. Love it1 Viggo and Morse! A-list film acting.
one of the best lyrics of all time an one of the best music videos of all time
Bruce a master song writer the lyics tell such stories, it ceates movies in your head.
Loved this song by Johnny cash, was amazed when I read the album cover and found out my favorite artist Bruce had wrote it!!👌👌
Saw the movie 20 years ago.. it's such a classic song and underrated movie
Great song, a hidden gem on Nebraska
My brother I’ll miss you forever….
Respect to the friends of my daughter Lesha Walker,Favona Road Mangere,NZ.Your lovely Falcon,was stolen, You were good people,I hope life has been good.I know you liked Bruce.My friend, now owns a Falcon replica, I think of you,every time,we drive,Cheers.Gloria.xxx
what an awesome album, brings a tear to a stone
Man turns his back on his family...he aint no good....
My father is that person. All for some 30 year younger woman who is a pathologic narcissist and sociopath.
T M I feel sorry to hear that... wish you the best!
Simple words, a wall of righteous and thruth.
This song introduced me to the Johnstown flood. Way back in the 1980s i think. On cassette, I checked the album out from the library. One of my favorites. Several years ago, I watched a documentary video about the Johnstown flood. More recently, within the last week or so, I was at the public library looking through nonfiction audio books and I found one about the Johnstown flood. What an incredible terrible event. There are several songs out here on TH-cam titled, night of the Johnstown flood! I listened to them all, there is one that talks about Marie or Maria, and I think that they based it on this Bruce Springsteen song, or maybe that was a recording of some original night of the Johnstown flood song done more recently, upon which Bruce Springsteen based this flying from this song, I'm not sure. I do want to research it though.
Apparently the song Springsteen mentions is fictitious (it was back in the early 80s, anyway), but there are a few out there by that title (likely more recent than 1982). This version is reminiscent of "Highway Patrolman". By Nolan Patton -->>
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My name is Joe Roberts, I work for the state
I'm a sergeant out of Perrineville Barracks Number 8
I always done an honest job-as honest as I could
I got a brother named Frankie, and Frankie ain't no good
Now, ever since we was young kids, it's been the same comedown
I get a call on the shortwave: Frankie's in trouble downtown
Well, if it was any other man, I'd put him straight away
But when it's your brother, sometimes, you look the other way
Me and Frankie laughing and drinking, nothing feels better than blood on blood
Taking turns dancing with Maria as the band played "Night of the Johnstown Flood"
I catch him when he's straying, like any brother would
A man turns his back on his family, well, he just ain't no good
Well, Frankie went in the army back in 1965
I got a farm deferment, settled down, took Maria for my wife
But them wheat prices kept on dropping 'til it was like we were getting robbed
Frankie came home in '68, and me, I took this job
Yeah, we're laughing and drinking, nothing feels better than blood on blood
Taking turns dancing with Maria as the band played "Night of the Johnstown Flood"
I catch him when he's straying, teach him how to walk that line
A man turns his back on his family, he ain't no friend of mine
Well, the night was like any other, I got a call 'bout quarter to nine
There was trouble in a roadhouse out on the Michigan line
There was a kid lying on the floor, looking bad, bleeding hard from his head
There was a girl crying at a table, and it was Frank, they said
Well, I went out and I jumped in my car, and I hit the lights
Well, I must've done one hundred and ten through Michigan County that night
It was out at the crossroads, down 'round Willow Bank
Seen a Buick with Ohio plates; behind the wheel was Frank
Well, I chased him through them county roads
'Til a sign said "Canadian border, five miles from here"
I pulled over on the side of the highway and watched his taillights disappear
Me and Frankie laughing and drinking, nothing feels better than blood on blood
Taking turns dancing with Maria as the band played "Night of the Johnstown Flood"
I catch him when he's straying, like any brother would
A man turns his back on his family, well, he just ain't no good
I remember a student from William and Mary coming to my elementary school in the very early '80s playing one of Nebraska's songs (I forgot which, maybe Atlantic City) Then a classmate of mine was next and played some hard rock. His name is Mark Morton, who's currently playing with Lamb of God.
One of the best thing ever from Bruce 👌🏻
Still listening in 2021 Wow a very deep written and compassionate tune hits a cord everytime. Should've been a more highly rated song it leaves you emotional and speechless Bruce never lets his fans down this is music from the soul 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 God Bless 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I heard this for the first time the other night n it hit me like a ton of bricks I got a brother like frankie 2 n I am truly my brothers keeper
Always thought among best by Springsteen. Still is.
But then i found Johnny Cash version, whew!
I love all Boss' acoustic songs. I'll cover this soon.
Indian runner was a great film
Sólo su voz, bajo ese cielo de nubarrones lleno..
Y él.... verbigracia....no se olvida de seguir en la cresta de su voz.....💗💗💗💗💗💗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Un abrazo 🤗🌹🌹
Epic, awesome, extraordinary...simply the Boss!!!!
Bajo mi punto de vista es impresionante. Música melancólica,me gusta, el vídeo no lo acepto.
This one my all time favorites by Bruce...