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Tom Morello sings rarely performed verse of Woody Guthrie's anthem

Original: “Tonight Morello sang a verse often left out of [Woody Guthrie’s] anthem: ‘In the squares of the city, in the shadow of

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello performed Woody Guthrie's 'This Land Is Your Land' and included the verse often omitted from the song: 'In the squares of the city, in the shadow of the steeple, by the relief office I saw my people... Is this land made for you and me?' The lesser-known verses carry pointed social commentary about hunger and inequality, and are frequently left out of school and public performances.

Why now: The verse's critique of hunger and inequality resonates amid current US political tensions, giving the performance contemporary relevance.

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• “Tonight Morello sang a verse often left out of [Woody Guthrie’s] anthem: ‘In the squares of the city, in the shadow of the steeple/By the relief office, I saw my people/As they stood there hungry, I stood there asking/Is this land made for you and me?’” # Politics # USPolitics… · GuyNamedBrian · 2

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