Brother Can You Spare a Dime - Dr.John & Odetta

GregH1961 Says:

Nov 5, 2010 - Two years have proved you to be a prophet, sad to say.

tuadolcefanciulla Says:

Nov 6, 2010 - Post-election (11/2010) depression, poor,poor us. It's surreal. Everyone thinks Sen. Joe McCarthy was a bad guy NOW."Commie witch hunts." But look, Michelle Bachmann from MN was re-elected to the House of Reps. She, who wants to investigate particular members of Congress - meaning those not of her beliefs- for "UnAmerican activities." I'm disallusioned, but not hopeless..........yet.

ncarver Says:

Nov 22, 2010 - such a grim reminder ... thank you for posting this.

sa65cn1 Says:

Nov 28, 2010 - I have not had a job in almost two years. Laid-off after a 20 yr. career. I did everything I was supposed to do, college, built-up experience etc... now no one wants a qualified person. Like the song says.........it is appropriate today as it was in the 1930's.

Delta1 Says:

Dec 28, 2010 - I agree. Prosecute Cheney and Bush. America has become the land of the super rich and the destitute. Shame!

ArkRed1 Says:

Jan 9, 2011 - Great is to Depression like Civil is to war. This song is so timely. RIP Odetta. One of your greater performances. We'll be singing this song for the next three hundred years, and it will still be timely. They just don't write 'em like that anymore. Thanks Dr. John for getting Odetta to sing with you on this one. You both did a terrific job.

123must Says:

Mar 14, 2011 - very movin'Thanks for the post : Odetta and dr. John !

tpwebb3 Says:

Apr 27, 2011 - Just as the 30's demanded radical responses...so too will the 2010 decade!

joehiggs100 Says:

Jun 2, 2011 - Thanks so much, My Dad's favourite song, good pix as well, I hadn't heard this version, best wishes

korohefella Says:

Jun 20, 2011 - R.I.P the American dream - it has been mortgaged by Bush and co. to China!

bsmacd Says:

Jun 23, 2011 - This song should make grown men cry!!

atombomb31458 Says:

Jul 10, 2011 - how about Obama ?clown

TamarZucker Says:

Jul 28, 2011 - GOP? Tea Party? The Barbarians are at the gates

MrMojoTao Says:

Aug 2, 2011 - Thank you for this video.I will be putting it up on my blogspot.After this dog and pony show by both parties on the debt ceiling.There is only one way. DOWN.The attack on the poor and the working class continues.It is only called a struggle, if we fight back.

zuzcat21 Says:

Aug 11, 2011 - Timely.? Well, I would say this is "timeless." Thank you for posting this.

TheFriendlyPig Says:

Aug 26, 2011 - shutup communist

tuadolcefanciulla Says:

Aug 26, 2011 - I'm too good for you. Pearls before swine.

surf3rj03 Says:

Oct 19, 2011 - Y'all should check out Boz Scagg's rendition. It's on his classic album, self-titled... I think it was released 1969 and may have been his debut album. His rendition is the best I have ever heard of this song. The cover portrait is by Elaine Mays. Peace. Love is the Answer.

not2b8b4u Says:

Nov 12, 2011 - Very well done, good musical work.. and nice vocals.. combined with the right images.

HopeWithPandora Says:

Dec 13, 2011 - Soon time for my Seasonal fave from your uploads... but this just demanded a viewing!!!

esolis85623 Says:

Dec 26, 2011 - brilliant. That jam is life changing. Oldie that very much describes today's economic climate.

jwinter03 Says:

Jan 21, 2012 - You got it right there my friend..... I would dearly love to see Bush and Cheney brought before the world court. Our country is being stolen by greed and the endless pursuit of money. If people could only step back for a moment and consider what has real value.... Money or..... a sunset, our children, love, the earth, friendship, health..the list goes on and on and yet we are taught to value money.Sorry to go off like this... your comment moved me.JW

LordBeaverthe3rd Says:

Mar 9, 2012 - We've all been had by the governments....but who exactly is the government...it keeps changing...seems no one person is ever responsible... so blind loyalty cannot and does not exist anymore...does anyone really wonder why?...Dr. John's version of this song is superb!

broadstem Says:

Apr 8, 2012 - buddy. rather than brother, anyone know who sang it that way?

whirlibrain Says:

May 12, 2012 - probably the only version of this song that truly makes musical sense...as compared to the upbeat original versions of the 30's. thx for making this video, mr. caller.