08-06-2010, 09:34 AM
Magda Hassan Wrote:I wasn't lucky enough to see Woody but I did get to go to a concert many moons ago by his son Arlo. He sang that song and said his dad also meant it to go all around the world not just overland, if you know what I mean? That 'the land' is all lands.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing that Maggie. I'm envious that you saw Arlo. Yeah in a sane US it would be our national anthem. But since it don't have God in the lyrics, and sounds rather socialist, t'aint gonna happen.
To better understand and enjoy this legendary song let the great great Night Watchman, aka Tom Morello, explain it in a way only he can:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKSm-24P9t
This is my all time favorite version.