My father is Martin Hoffman, he wrote the music for this poem by Woody Guthrie. My name is Hedy Streiff. Thank you for so beautifully telling the story and singing the song.
@victoriacross6752 жыл бұрын
Blessings to you. Blessings for your people. Glad we are all family together. We listen. We learn. We care. And no song belongs to one person, often. And thanks to John McCutcheon for his life work.
@erichayes46612 жыл бұрын
@@victoriacross675 my wife was speaking through my account. Of course I agree with everything that she said and we both appreciate your reply and feedback. Her father was a typical tortured musician. He also did work for Joan Baez and Janice.
@BS1af2 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing, Hedy
@victoriacross6752 жыл бұрын
Remembering your father. Thank you.
@johnjmcnally61462 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Song & Music 😁
@erichayes46612 жыл бұрын
My wife, Hedy Streiff, made my former comment. I allowed her to use my account to make it. Woodie Guthrie sought out her father, Martin Hoffman, to make the music to go with the poetry in this song. Everyone should listen to this.
@erichayes46612 жыл бұрын
But then again, her father was such a virtuoso...even Joan Baez travelled to meet him and get consultations for musical scores to use in her songs. Martin Hoffman's daughter, Hedy , later became a champion flautist and carries her father's musical genes to this day. She isn't published....YET. She would love to meet with you guys and do some flute music to grind with this song.
@francismcginty50723 жыл бұрын
I am a 50 year old Irishman who lives in Australia now and my Aunty sang this song to me when i was literally a baby and I remember every word of nearly every version of this song but without your endeavour would never have known the names of those who inspired this ballad and with no shame this made me cry it is finally settled that those who rode that big aeroplane have finally rested neath the topsoil and now have names except deportees!
@erichayes46612 жыл бұрын
I understand Francis. It brought me to my knees too.
@erichayes46612 жыл бұрын
from my wife Hedy: I'm so sorry you guys are slammed down by government vaccinre/mask mandates. If you can, move to Texas. None of it here.
@marcuscook38522 жыл бұрын
@@erichayes4661 How disappointing that you felt it necessary to make such a blatant political statement, and all because the poster indicated he was living in Australia. Whilst I do not support the current Australian government's political views in general, they have by far done much better in fighting Covid than many other countries, including the USA. Here are few statistics for you to ponder. Texas has a similar population to the whole of Australia, yet has had 5, 070, 532 cases, compared to Australia with 1, 395, 181. There have been 75, 270 Covid deaths in Texas, compared to Australia with 2, 518. No one in their right mind would ever consider moving to Texas with these statistics. It has been the action of state and federal governments in Australia that has been successful in keeping the numbers down, although the current surge in number most recently due to the Omicron variant is quite worrying. One again, it is the 'slammed down by government vaccinre [sic]/mask mandates' polices that have been successful in keeping these the numbers down, and I hope they continue until Covid 19 is under control. You stated earlier 'Don't give into the hate or divisiveness that media is promoting now.' This appears to be precisely what you have done. In future, when commenting or replying to a comment on a youtube channel, stick to the theme of the comment, or video you are responding to.
@KristinaUSA-x5n2 жыл бұрын
@@marcuscook3852 No. Australia treats immigrants even worse or just as bad and is covering up Jesuit Freemasonic Abuse and Trafficking and Murders just like is happening worldwide.
@paulmcgrory51652 жыл бұрын
A great poet wrote a song and kept their souls alive for sixty years. Their souls are at rest now. We know their names.
@brianjennings44505 жыл бұрын
In the early 70's, my old Mexican nextdoor neighbor showed me photos of his unkle..who died on the plane. Iv sung this song 50 yrs. And racists really don't enjoy engaging in convo with me...ever. Excellent performance. ( Gonzalez was his Tio's last name...and You just spoke it..) Thank you.
@stevencarlisle69883 жыл бұрын
I would live to hear your experiences. So sad that nothing has changed since 48
@erichayes46612 жыл бұрын
from Hedy, Martin's daughter: My father eventually killed himself after he wrote the music for this song. It was too much for him. It was too tragic. He left us by way of self-induced departing from this world to the next. But listen to me. As much as you may feel, and I know some of you feel very strongly about your causes....NEVER, ever, end your life like my father did. Never sell your own talent short. Take what you have and give it to everybody like my father did before he died....and always think about the future. Always strive to become better. Enmesh yourselves in people that will always try to improve people's lives. Don't give into the hate or divisiveness that media is promoting now.
@patrickglennon68342 жыл бұрын
@@erichayes4661 nice comment eric
@winniethomas6948 Жыл бұрын
@@erichayes4661 why
@travelingsandra Жыл бұрын
@@erichayes4661 That's heartbreakingly sad but thank you for your deep insight.
@greenhurst4 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most moving rendition of this song I've ever heard...I completely lost it when the names started being read. What a beautiful tribute!
@frankmcgourty25262 жыл бұрын
Me too
@DUMBLIESCOM4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful version - I appreciate the dignity that you brought to this story.
@erichayes46612 жыл бұрын
So does Hedy, Martin's daughter.
@victoriacross675 Жыл бұрын
John is a gift. He's one of the most amazing musicians -- but also one of the keepers of "the book" of American folk music. His musicianship is wonderful -- his "process" is wonderful -- his heart is greater than the sky. Love to him.
@maniyan_wanagi6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Mr. McCutcheon. I've never heard the story told better. I will call you mi hermano.
@deborahriley8136 Жыл бұрын
Hearing the names is heart wrenching but healing, too. Now each and everyone is a person and not just a dry leaf.
@johnjmcnally61466 ай бұрын
John McCutcheon. Fantastic Singer & Song. Christy Moore Also Did This So Well. !!
@cekiya7525 жыл бұрын
This story just breaks my heart
@mikesunra15 жыл бұрын
Bless you John! Bless you Woody!
@PaulSmith-tv5dp6 жыл бұрын
John tells a great story, makes one feel very humble.
@teucer9155 жыл бұрын
Thank you for speaking their names.
@melindashannon10155 жыл бұрын
I was at this show. Like many songs written or sung by JM, it made my cry.
@kenb5213 жыл бұрын
I've sung this song for 50 years and never heard John's full story of his research. Thanks!
@Quamela5 жыл бұрын
Bless you John
@joanbernard35115 жыл бұрын
UN GRAN GRACIAS MR MCCUTHCHEON
@roisinniloirgneain8154 жыл бұрын
Stunning and so very moving. The names! How right!
@suzannephelan12185 жыл бұрын
Excellent version....so true, so beautiful...
@nutmeg54 жыл бұрын
May the goddesses bless John McCutcheon
@catherineannemccloskey-ros95006 жыл бұрын
Brilliant rendition!
@maniyan_wanagi4 жыл бұрын
This just makes me cry and cry. Makes me fighting mad, too. What the actual FUCK, America? We are better than this.
@lalodaniels13884 ай бұрын
I love this song because of how this song points out how my people suffer. Woody Guthrie was a great man, and my daughter and I love his songs. I cry every time I hear this song, and I am grateful to Woody for thinking of my peoples suffering and letting the world know about the injustice of it. He obviously had a very beautiful soul. I cry because my father was a migrant farm worker and both my mom and dad are from Mexico. I am grateful that my parents taught me my culture, Spanish, and to never feel less than anyone else because of my race and ethnicity.
@yccmzimmy3 жыл бұрын
Never forget!!!! wonderful story! thanks a lot!
@martinkdoorstoperception.19132 жыл бұрын
All our lifes an stories are connected through GODS great music.
@laseourable6 ай бұрын
Tim Hernandez wrote a book about all the lives of the people lost on that plane. He called it simply, "All they will call you."
@marialuisatealdo11113 жыл бұрын
bellissima musica grazie
@charleneevans96 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for telling their story.
@BearHeart133 жыл бұрын
From I.N.S to ICE. This country never learns!
@Tony-dk9sx5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, John !
@emaleamiller5223 Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen you preform many times in Winfield and never heard you sing this song before. I’d love to hear it again in September 2023. You need to share this tribute by song.
@robertstanway98932 жыл бұрын
I cried listening, heard the song mny times but this far more moving
@BigWaveDav110 ай бұрын
I worked in Los Gatos Canyon cowboyin', 1979-'81. Didn't know anything about it except this song, but I thought it was about a canyon near Los Gatos, Califas. Figured it a out a few years later...
@donachaodwyer9662 Жыл бұрын
Thank you John. you have filled in the gaps for me, and many others. I'm sure.
@richardnano22282 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rrseitz13063 жыл бұрын
and blessings to your roadie....thank you
@susannepannicke80072 жыл бұрын
Beautiful version! The best I‘d ever heard! Thank you
@Jerry-Parker25 күн бұрын
Let's Go ! 🇺🇸🗽🦅
@stevechase75683 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ciarandawson2908 Жыл бұрын
Que sus nombres no se borren en la historia.
@juanitaimhoff984411 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information I have heard this song by many many people over my life and finally I have the whole story. Now a chapter of my life is complete because I now know the answer to a longing question,
@garychiappa36763 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful man!
@dennoavassell1100 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@hermanneberle43002 жыл бұрын
ist alles noch viel brutaler geworden
@jamesdolan40423 жыл бұрын
I like this song best when a verse is song in Spanish a language I don't understand.
@monkeyface6139 Жыл бұрын
This is what utube is for...
@tcheyne1951 Жыл бұрын
❤️💞🧡❤️🩹💖💚💓💙💕💝Amen❤️🔥 peace Los Amigos❣️
@richardkelly727010 ай бұрын
Nothing changes
@kennewicksheri2 жыл бұрын
Tears and tears we must never forget...... their names, their lives, this very moment... and myriad moments of 'sending back' or of not welcoming... Pensive thoughts...... and listening to this again...... on this Monday, June 20 -- World Refugee Day 2022 Bringing me to more tears
@godschild7643 Жыл бұрын
I love Joan Baez rendition of this.
@alexandercalder21437 ай бұрын
if you are supposed to leave what's the big deal? that's the deal
@davidscher43033 жыл бұрын
listen to Julie Felix sing this song
@adamseward471310 ай бұрын
I waited until 2:33 for him to begin the this beautiful song. He didn't, I left
@TRIChuckles2 ай бұрын
I love stories. It's all part of the music.
@gerardpoisson20424 жыл бұрын
wonderful! You did not sing this song loke so much others.....You try to connect with them, to see this injustice....And finally these people'names are known and the y are no more anonymous.....
@catalinarenteria7042 ай бұрын
So sad, what about their families in Mexico, they were somebody sons, brothers, sisters, fathers ….. 😢
@robertburr96126 жыл бұрын
Why were legal travelers being deported? /They all had VIsas, no?
@IndigoJo5 жыл бұрын
They were agricultural workers whose visas had expired, as he says.
@patriciajensen15415 жыл бұрын
Temporary they came every year to work . Make some money they went bk after work season finished.. were good people worked on our friends orange orchards Clovis california. . Every year . Now look what's happening .pretty damm sad.. Nobody is happy with TRUMP.
@teucer9155 жыл бұрын
The same thing happens with today's guestworker visas - if you're in America on an H-2a, you go back to wherever you came from at the end of the harvest and can then reapply for the next year.
@littleredwitch3 жыл бұрын
They were not deportees. Just transported back to Mexico at the expiration of their working visas. It is just that the newspapers of the days called them deportees in their articles but they were totally legal. It is poignant to actually hear their names, they suddenly appeared before our eyes, real people, just like it was yesterday and not ghosts from 1948. RIP Manuel, Jose, Guadalupe and all. 💐❤️
@JSen-ew9ze4 жыл бұрын
What about palestiniens, syriens, rohinga's children ........??? Who will sing for them??
@roisinniloirgneain8154 жыл бұрын
You will, Jamila.
@stevesiegelbaum35343 жыл бұрын
Here's one for Palestine:
@charlesjames7079 Жыл бұрын
Sing for them. When one voice sings there is remembrance. When two sing there is hope.