I love Patti's view of working people. They all have value and need to be elevated. Working people should be revered and paid living wages that house, clothe, and comfort them.

This song should be rereleased today. I think the world has caught up and it has a timely message. I really believe it could be a top 40 hit. Give it a shot, Patti.

The high priestess of poetry and punk, worthy of the status of elder stateswoman. I couldn't imagine a world without her.

This is exactly the song we need now.

Such a powerful message Patti is sending to us. Take hold.

This will be the mantra for the next years, Pluto enters the mighty sign of Aquarius...

So relevant today in this upside down world, c'mon people!!!! UNITE!!!

Arguably one of the most genuine and emotionally-charged rock masterpieces of the 20th century. I can't listen to it without feeling a powerful right hook to my breadbasket that knocks the very wind out of me.

Haven't found much better in life than a tormented rock star and writer who have the power to save your life. This is Patti Smith.

My 10 year old daughter logically listens to the contemporary talents that she likes such as Taylor, Olivia, Ed, Dua, Ariana, etc. But I am so glad she has the open mind to enjoy the ones from my time. So much so that she performed People Have the Power this past weekend at the Church : Untitled in downtown Vancouver, Canada. My daughter had auditioned for the event playing her drum arrangement of the song. She was selected, but for technical reasons she ended up playing a piano arrangement that she created nine days before the performance. Thank you Patti for such a timeless song and for inspiring my daughter.

Patti Smith & Joni Mitchell are the voices of many.

One of my all-time favorite songs. The emotion it generates is powerful.

I've had this CD for decades, but only recently have I been able to decipher how truly glorious this song is. Patti gets my vote for our present-day reincarnation of Walt Whitman.

My students, in their teens, listened to this in class today and really enjoyed it!! They were singing it along the corridors...Priceless!!

I really needed to see/hear this again today, as the county rips itself apart, as mourning becomes anger, as hate takes the upper hand, this shines as a sort of anthem. Let us make the most of this moment, this opportunity.

Everything in life gets better to the sound of Patti Smith.

Thanks God for sending Patti on Earth.

Thank you, Patti Smith, for being brave and smart and strong. Thank you for writing songs with lyrics that inspire and motivate.

I think I was the only one listening to Patti Smith when I was in the 6th and 7th grade! I still follow her. The weirdest thing is that I took care of her mother as a nurse. Her mother was so proud of her and I nearly died when she told me who her daughter was. I think her "screw what other people think" attitude made a huge impact on my life! Love you and always will Patti Smith.

I discovered and fell instantly in love with Miss PATTIE SMITH when her album EASTER came out 1978,I was 16 and every Saturday I would look at every album that K-MART had and chose carefully and haphazardly at what treasures that my allowance would let me bring home. Miss PATTIE SMITH won that week, YEAHHHH!!! her deep RAVEN hair, her hidden secret eyes, her soon to be discovered enticing, hypnotic powerful VOICE, thank you for hooking me with your visions. ✌️forever from SPACE RANGER JYM 🚀

“....the power to dream, to rule, to wrestle the world from fools.”

Thanks 🙏 Patty for all this years of inspiration ! I was 18teen, when i saw you in concert and you spat on us, as the tradition. Great moment ! 20 years later, i learned that people have the power if we fight for it. Kiss from Paris and Take Care My Legend !

A timeless classic and anthem for this and indeed ANY era - especially during these times of global uncertainty - from the High Priestess of COOL... Spot ON - on ALL counts... Especially the lyrics... I mean, '... people have the power to dream... to rule... to wrestle the Earth from fools...' - Amen to THAT! Kia KAHA (ever be strong) and best wishes from New Zealand... Keep well, y'all...

Congrats to Patti for being awarded the Key to NYC! This ole Cass Corridor Detroit person has been a big fan for decades along with everyone I know. You have SO deserved this and more..😍

this woman emanates power, in the purest of form

One of the most uplifting songs ever recorded!!

WHEN I LISTEN TO PATTI SMITH I GET CHILLS FROM HEAD TO TOES, IT MEANS SHE IS AN OUTSTANDING SINGER, I WOULD LOVE MORE IF POSSIBLE. LOVE IT. PATTI SINGS WITH EMOTIONS.

Je l'écoute depuis un moment et je l'écouterai encore longtemps, c'est une superbe femme et engagé pour nous, chapeau madame SMITH

I believe Patti Smith is just as worthy of a Nobel prize as Bob Dylan. Perhaps more so.

This made me cry, it's so beautiful and true. Revolution is here.

We need this song 🎶 to played on the radio and we can dance with The Peace ☮️.

Thank you for giving the hungarian opposition party this powerful song 🇭🇺 “A hatalom a népé!”

Un Temazo Magnífico, desde España ( Europa ), mi más profunda Admiración, a Patti Smith, a mis 57 años, eres el Icono para mi. No existiría, la música, sin ti. Gracias

I love Patti...for her persevering spirit...and for the fact...that more than most...she doesn't give a crap what anyone rinks of her. She's been true to her art...that's all she can do...and she's done terrific. KICK ASS>

Cool retro from the 80’s that should be the theme song for 2020.

🇮🇹 CHE CANZONE 🎵 PAZZESCA... GRANDE ARTISTA PATTY SMITH... SALUTI DALLA PUGLIA 🖐️🤑🖐️

I saw her 2 days ago in athens! SHE CALLED ME ON STAGE! and we played this song together on the guitar!! best night ever!!

[Verse 1] I was dreaming in my dreaming Of an aspect bright and fair And my sleeping, it was broken But my dream, it lingered near In the form of shining valleys Where the pure air recognized And my senses newly opened I awakened to the cry [Pre-Chorus] That the people have the power To redeem the work of fools Upon the meek the graces shower It's decreed: the people rule [Chorus] People have the power People have the power People have the power People have the power [Verse 2] Vengeful aspect became suspect And bending low as if to hear And the armies ceased advancing Because the people had their ear And the shepherds and the soldiers Lay beneath the stars Exchanging visions and laying arms To waste in the dust [Pre-Chorus] In the form of shining valleys Where the pure air recognized And my senses newly opened I awakened to the cry [Chorus] People have the power People have the power People have the power People have the power [Verse 3] Where there were deserts I saw fountains Like cream the waters rise And we strolled there together With none to laugh or criticize And the leopard and the lamb Lay together truly bound I was hoping in my hoping To recall what I had found [Pre-Chorus] I was dreaming in my dreaming God knows a purer view As I lay down to my sleeping I commit my dream to you [Chorus] People have the power People have the power People have the power People have the power [Bridge] The power to dream, to rule To wrestle the world from fools It's decreed: the people rule It's decreed: the people rule Listen. I believe everything we dream Can come to pass through our union We can turn the world around We can turn the earth's revolution [Chorus] We have the power People have the power People have the power People have the power [Outro] The power to dream, to rule To wrestle the world from fools It's decreed: the people rule It's decreed: the people rule We have the power We have the power The people have the power We have the power

Patti for President and this as the new national anthem.

I love her since I’m 12 or 13. And still do. One of the very few, who never lost her courage, credibility and freedom.❤

Love this poet , true and what is real and continues in humanity. So joyous. Do see the real humanity. Thank you , beautiful post.

"People have the power to redeem the work of fools" - thank you- and blast their heads off with Rock and Roll

Make this go VIRAL TODAY!!!! Thank you glorious Patti Smith!!!

I get goose bumps listening to this interpreter named Patti Smith.

GRAZIE PATTI.....GRANDE DONNA, GRANDI IDEALI.. PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER!!!!!

Other female performers are pale in comparison to Patti Smith who is more than an entertainer. She is a brilliant songwriter and singer, her songs always have meaning and substance and in many ways she is the represents the embodiment of an absolute activist who stands for peoples freedom and equality in all it's aspects. In a word she is the best!

Thak You for Your Support! One citizen of Hungary.

Congrats Patti for getting the key to NYC!

Anthem for this crazy messed up world.

In my youth I've often danced on this song at the disco never realizing the beauty of it! Now, at the age of 45, I've discovered the beauty of the music, the depth of the lyrics and the power of the song. An evergreen masterpiece! Thanks for your commitment, Patti! 💛💜💛

Patti Smith....I love you ... Patti Smith....te amo ¡¡¡¡ from Spain Ispania

Boy does this song and lyrics make me SMILE from cheek to cheek and makes me feel so happy inside. What power this represents and hope it should instill for us, the people today against racism. Just to think she resided and went to school in New Jersey where I grew up and attended. What a Gifted and Talented artist!!! WOW!

Whenever I need to be reminded of my humanity and power within I listen to this song. It's magic ❤

Patti Smith. Is REAL, RAW and GRITTY just love this song

People have the power for sure. Lv u, Patti Smith. You're the woman that I want to be when I'll grow up.

One of the great all time Peace songs! Thank You, Patti Smith!

Greetings from Hungary 🇭🇺

Can't stop listening to this song, it's one of my favorites of all times.

Had to play this after the verdict today 30 May 2024!

WE HAVE THE POWER

Patti c'est un hymne à la musique ,sans barrières,sans couleurs, sans discriminations aucunes . Elle représente un idéal pour moi et ma vie ;)

My favorite female rockstar, along with Janis Joplin, Siouxsie Sioux and Chrissie Hynde!

We need Patti now: March 2020 all over the world!

Gets better every time you play it.Masterpiece

I like this song very much! It is such an inspirational song for the world! I really loved that U2 played it on the tour in 2015 together with Patti. I have seen some of those live performances on youtube and it was such a powerfull message the send in to the world! That really resonated with me! I also really the voice of Patti. I feel really connected with life when I listen to Patti and her voice give me a lot of positive emotions, like joy, meaning, flow, optimism, grattitude, and inspiration. I have listen to this song in the last two years and it made my life much better! Thanks Patti for making such a great song and thanks for sharing it on youtube!

I love this song so much - "to wrestle the Earth from FOOLS." Patti is the greatest!

Does this woman really exist?! She's amazing.

As we are heading into WWIII I want to believe we can stop this madness. I hope to re-read this post in a few years to discover that we were all able to stop what is going on in 2023.

I was dreaming in my dreaming Of an aspect bright and fair And my sleeping it was broken But my dream it lingered near In the form of shining valleys Where the pure air recognized And my senses newly opened I awakened to the cry That the people have the power To redeem the work of fools Upon the meek the graces shower It's decreed the people rule The people have the power The people have the power The people have the power The people have the power Vengeful aspects became suspect And bending low as if to hear And the armies ceased advancing Because the people had their ear And the shepherds and the soldiers Lay beneath the stars Exchanging visions And laying arms To waste in the dust In the form of shining valleys Where the pure air recognized And my senses newly opened I awakened to the cry The people have the power The people have the power The people have the power The people have the power Where there were deserts I saw fountains Like cream the waters rise And we strolled there together With none to laugh or criticize And the leopard And the lamb Lay together truly bound I was hoping in my hoping To recall what I had found I was dreaming in my dreaming God knows a purer view As I surrender to my sleeping I commit my dream to you The people have the power The people have the power The people have the power The people have the power The power to dream, to rule To wrestle the world from fools It's decreed the people rule It's decreed the people rule Listen I believe everything we dream Can come to pass through our union We can turn the world around We can turn the earth's revolution We have the power People have the power The people have the power The people have the power The power to dream, to rule To wrestle the world from fools It's decreed the people rule It's decreed the people rule We have the power People have the power

A F*** LEGEND!!! LONG LIFE TO THE QUEEN!!!

This is one of THE most important songs ever written. PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER; VOTE, STAND UP, UNITE, WALK IN LIGHT. ✌️

Every Power in this song than in every weapon

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤2024❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER

No others came close with their interpretations of this song. Patti sings pure passion. Goosebumps and perspiration every time. U2 and Eagles of Death Metal came close, but that was just because of the historic entourage.

As true as ever, and more necessary than ever.

I was dreaming in my dreaming❤💯

This song makes the world a better place

Patti Smith :( ♡

People have the power so let s change the world. No war no poverty just peace

Thank You! Very Big!

Never, never a female singer scratched my soul with the same intensity

Let us not forget Sonic Smith - his spirit permeates this song.

It's decreed, the People rule! It's our creed, the People rule. Bless you Ms Smith.

Love Patti xx🎉

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE Absolutely sublime!

Beautiful song from Patti Smith

What a beautiful human she is. What a blessing it would be to simply have coffee with her.

People Have The Power✊🌹

A very powerful anthem at a time when it's most needed! Thank you Patti.

Patti❤️

GRANDE, PATTY !!

Rem buying this, still sounds as good as it did then and the message is just as important today, shes an amazing person then and now . People have the power !!

This will be sung at U2's concert in Paris tomorrow fuck yeah WE HAVE THE POWER !

Bella Patty Smith :)

Patti is definitely an earth angel.

One of my Top 10 favorite tunes of all time ..

So beautiful and powerful !

This song is mega!

Super patty 🎸🎸💋❤️❤️

Najbardziej energetyczny kawałek jaki kiedykolwiek słyszałam. Patti - You are the best, You has the power !!!!