I'm a Black man from New York and I feel your music especially Rich Man... I salute your truth brother. We as Americans need to come together, stop the race card and set this country right! We the ppl are the backbone of this great nation!
@EL-em3mn I was referring to the first mention in the song at 0:41. And yeah, there are other songs about Virgina, of course, I’m just fond of the line.
As a 68 year old man who grew up listening to country with my dad. I just want to say THANK YOU. It's feels good listening to music that was written to touch the soul .
@@jacobsawley98I'm assuming you don't know how music videos are made. They're not recorded on site of the music video. They record in a studio for the best audio quality and then sync with the audio for the music video. Pretty much everyone who has made a music video ever had done this, it's not like lip syncing on stage.
I can’t believe this guy has just been singing songs in the forest with his dog going unnoticed by the world for so long. Dude has a world class voice and sings with a lot of soul.
I grew up in Powhatan Virginia, and my mom always had a crowd over picking and making some amazing music when I was growing up!! My mom played /picked the hell on a 4 string banjo! I'd play mandolin and would sing she'll be coming around the mountains when she comes! 🎶 with the whoever would come over to jam with my mom! I know the slices of heaven that Virginia is. I feel like Oliver is my neighbor and like-minded friend! ❤️and I'm so proud of him. I know God will keep him humble and protected! 🙏❤ There is a whole lot of soil in country Virginia for sure! 😊
SW VA representing!! Listen to this kind of music and it really sings to your soul. SW VA is laid back and super friendly. Just to let people know, we don't take no WOKE here!
Being born and raised in Virginia, I salute you. God Bless. I no longer reside there, but it will always be home. (Always preserve. It's only right.)@@carolhandy3664
Oliver Anthony heats up the blood of redemption boiling in the veins of Americans everywhere today! Thank God we can still be heard. Thank you Oliver Anthony! ❤🇺🇸😘
@@andymontgomery9330 Thank you! I am a writer and I tell you Mr. Anthony’s song and soul resonated deeply with me this morning and obviously many others.
speaking from knowing the music industry..... they only want money. NONE OF THEM HAVE PURE INTENTIONS. I dont care how much they preach that theyre on our side or olivers. give him a contract and let him keep ALL THE PROCEEDS. Then youll know whos real
@jasonalzuto1794 nah he asked kindly, give it a listen, it's not bad at all. When you have a passion for something and a dream you want to be heard. Oliver is getting his, we here listening to it and here is another man chasing his dream, not hard to click and give it a listen my guy. Think if it were you. Hope you have a great day
When I was a young girl, I visited my grandpa's hometown of Blackwater, Virginia. Virginia is always singing to me since that day. And y'all don't know the beauty of Virginia unless you've been in the Appalachian mountains.
There are literally thousands of guys doing this....... just because the internet jammed one idiot in your face doesn't make him different.... grow the fuck up
Though being European this hits me hard. I know it were guys like this who liberated my parents in Holland. That healthy, courageous, inventive, righteous vein running through the USA, once being its main river. I'm grateful for people like that.
Thank you for commenting. Many of us in the USA feel this way but remain silent for fear of being conservative or racist. It's the lefts way of keeping us down.
@@mrh4900 Hey South Carolina, thanks for your great grand dad. Until the day they died in the 1990s, my parents and whole family have been grateful and adored Americans. It was almost as if American = tall, handsome, strong, courageous, righteous, inventive, clever, humble and all other qualities under the sun. They would definitely have wanted to know everything about your great grand dad.
Oliver has his own UA-cam channel named Oliver Anthony. Everyone should go and blow his channel up with some love. What an amazing gift to be able to reach everyday Americans using musical talent like his. Not all musicians have this gift that he has. Truly remarkable.
Oliver is a "classic car barn find" for some of us. There are truly gifted singers out there that haven't been found by the masses. Glad he was given the limelight he deserves.
Because the masses don't want to think or truly feel anything. They want to be numb, so mainstream music gives them 2 inch deep songs and a catchy, meaningless chorus.
I believe his style is Appalachian , that being said it's all the same in our hearts . It's the sound of the struggle of everyday people , & from the soul . Something everyone can understand regardless of the music you prefer or the color of your skin or nationality . I pray to Jesus he doesn't take him home too soon like he did with Stevie ray .
@@davidwashburn5848 He has said before, that he can't take credit for that sound. Though, I also feel the Appalachian style to his music. I've listened to many of his songs. Appalachian, at least the Virginia Appalachian area, is not too far from him, but he is not from there. Obviously, the Appalachian area varies greatly because it goes much further North and South of Virginia. I hear the folky, Appalachian, and original type country....where it really all started in America, in his music for sure. Simple, from the heart, authentic, and a bit twangy. Not that 'Western' or honky tonk southwest sound. He's great. Hits the soul for sure!
Just as my friend says, today songs are about drugs, cash and (usually casual) sex. xD He IS a fan of rap and hip hop but it can be heard in the pop genre as well. It permeates the whole industry. Sadly an industry, long gone are the days when music was an art. You can take movie or game music as a work of art, but all the pop, rock and other genres are mass-produced garbage nowadays. Independent music is salvageable, but when someone's contracted to a production studio more often than not it's SHIT.
@@shane5261 God Given Blood... We all have it, just need to tap into it... Seek and Speak the truth in all things. Use our God Given Free Will, unafraid... to share this truth with others.
@@thomascolbert2687 It isn't jealousy brother. Its just simply not possibly not possible to achieve that kind of reverb naturally. That being said, the musicianship Oliver has is still incredible regardless if these videos are live or not.
Also South African in Oxford England. Keep it raw buddy! I can feel the raw honest truth in your songs. Whatever you do don’t sell your self to the devil.
@@johnlebzelter4208 EVER BEEN CALLED OUT ON FRAUD ? LISTEN TO TYLER CHILDERS Kentucky born artist on charts for years ... this guy Oliver Anthony should get called out ! Seems like I heard his entire song before with diffrent lyrics .....and it ain't him singing brother lol
if you are honest you will look into how and why the modern conservative movement was created. For starters look up the Powell Memorandum, Origins of the Overclass, The Big Myth by Naomi Oreskes and Birchers. Instead you criticize the Left who is all about getting things done for average Americans and not the wealthy elite conservative overclass.
A million views in 3 days. Just shows how badly we need real music with a message these days. Thank you for your artistic contribution to a crumbling society. Makes the pain a little more bearable.
Don’t ever get in the way of a country man with a dream. I was born in Kentucky and raised in Virginia. I’m a proud coal miner/baptist preacher’s daughter ❤❤
This is what making culture looks like! And he did it on his own, without a record label creating work for him and boosting him on all the radio stations. God bless him! ❤🙏
I don't think he did it all on his own. People don't buy digital music anymore and he's number 1 one on iTunes. A common technique used for plants. Not to mention the overwhelming support for right wing media.
@@GoFukoff How do you feel about Fame without money? Oliver is here to send his message, he doesn't want either. Also the OP didn't say anything about fame or money.
Remain yourself and don’t let them corrupt you brother. Your music is what most of us feel inside but can’t express it. Thanks for telling all our stories.
Dear Stranger , i love how you've made a impact with so many folks alike. I personally love this song the most. I am Proud 12th Generation Virginian and this track just feels good ! Much Love and Respect, Brother! Stay True and Always stay with the Light!
Watched my daddy work, sweat and bleed for the man for 50 years now I’m 22 years deep. I played this and cried. My the Lord bless you all the days of your life!
As good as rich men north of Richmond is, it’s not even his best. I’m so glad I have been introduced to this man’s music. When I say I like country music, this is what I mean
“Preacher talk about heaven. Son, it sure sounds nice. At least I can tell em’ I had me a slice.” Dude has some of the best lyrics I’ve heard in decades.
I absolutely Love this man!! As a 47 year old Floridian, I identify with this Completely! My family came from West Virginia and this music brings out emotions I cannot explain.
His message is spot on! I grew up in northeastern rust belt Ohio and the few songs I've heard have hit me like a hard gut punch. I actually live in the DC metro area now but I'm a private sector schmuck, one of the few who has a job not tied to the federal govt in any way, shape, or form. For those who don't live here, let me tell you, it's not just the politicians who are clueless - it's also everyone in this area with a gov't job, either working for the feds or as contractors. They have no idea how the rest of the country works. Oliver Anthony's songs are just the start of the wake-up call that DC needs.
Damn, brother… you put me right back in the ozarks with this one. I was driving down a dirt road I haven’t seen in ten years with my father, who’s been gone for five years. The good LORD has blessed you with a rare talent. Thank you for sharing it. 🌸🌺III🌺🌸
Got this country boy tearing up. This is authenticity my soul needed. And I thought real country was dead. Hank Williams would tap his boots listening to that
This man's voice and words give me goosebumps. I can smell the chicken and salmon patties cookin in great granny's kitchen after church and hear my mom call us all in to eat while my cousins and uncles laugh and pick music on the porch. It's memories of the good 'ol days that Oliver brings back. 😊🌾🌻
Oliver has got to have the most authentic writing, voice and emotion that I have seen in music in over a decade. I can't wait for the day that I'm able to see this man play in person, you're doin great bud.
As a Virginian, I have memories of myself & my husband riding in his truck in the country going to the little white shack we’d camp out in by the river. We chose the countryside as our home.This hits my heart hard!
This man’s an old soul from the Appalachian mountains down the railroads with the miners. I love it. This is real folk country music from Appalachia🌺💕🌸
@@kadefreeman4928he didn’t say “instead” he said “not just”. Meaning he wishes they cared about *all* children and not just the ones on Epstein Island and the like.
I don't think anybody but the bots, crooks, commies n the fascists are hating on this! True Americans feel what he's singing and it's beautifully bringing us all together as one, something these evil demons are always trying so,so hard to tear apart! ❤️🤍💙
This song is beautifully poignant. I have very fond memories of living in VA. You’re lucky if you still live there and fortunate if you’ve at least visited. It’s absolutely beautiful. I’m glad he wrote this song because it touches even a non native who has a deep love for this gem of a state❤
Stirring up the soul of this 71-year-old used to be folk singer. I was the coffee house variety in rural Arkansas. Keep it up my friend as you got it where it counts, in your soul.
Damn man. This song threw me back 40 years to when my dad was alive and I'd sit by the box fan in the summer while my dad would play. Thank you for that memory. North Carolina says hello.
I like me some slow, simmered stew!!! The BEST stuff comes from waiting! You can smell it & think about tasting it... but nothing compares to having to wait, until that moment of piping hot stew touching your tastebuds causing your entire body to savor the moment! Yes. I will love a good simmer waiting for Oliver's next song!
It doesn't matter what color I am doesn't matter where I'm from. All that matters is this man is touching people's lives and making a positive impact on humanity. Thank you brother
Gotta mention LU-Ray, you know the caverns and such; up farther north that's how they pronounce it; always had me thinkin of Patsy Cline, this home-grown blues and rhythm that Sweet Virginia was born with
I don't need to point out the obvious, but you being Hispanic shouldn't make any difference. Country music isn't white music. You should have seen my little WV grandma playing, and trying to sing to her Freddie Fender albums. She loved them. She couldn't speak Spanish, or carry a tune, but she could sing "Via con Dios, my darling. Via con Dios, my love." Bless her sweet heart.
God Bless you, Oliver Anthony.... This song describes the Elites and Globalists of America and the UK. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER. From over here in Northern Ireland. UK 🙏✝️💙☘️🇬🇧🏴☝️👍.. Your ancestors are good Protestant Hill-Billy from Ulster ☘️-Scots 🏴 / Scots 🏴 / Irish ☘️ great Presbyterian stock. 🙏✝️
He is such a humble man that he doesnt even realize how awesome and amazing that his music truly is. His song writing skills are phenomenal and the fact that its just him and his guitar and his songs are pure perfection without any other instruments is proof. I love every song that hes shared with us ❤
The setting and filming of this video was brilliant! Love the sitting position taken for this and the placement of the chair in front of his car. The close up of the backroad tire and the dogs gives it all a feel of relaxing- down home -welcomeness & fits the words and voice to a 'T', This song and the setting earns five golden hearts :-)🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Thanks for this brother. Amazing, REAL country music and absolute star and a voice for the voiceless . Support this man folks, let’s get his music heard.
I'd say he's more folk than country- but I don't know jack about music genres but I do know I love folk and bluegrass- but can't have an intelligent discussion about either- I just love it when I hear it. Hey Oliver- there's a big Bluegrass festival on Manteo Island in OBX- 3 days staring October 19th- I'm going and would love to see you there and I'm sure the producers would as well.
So glad to hear Ole Virginny being sung about again ❤️ were a beautiful commonwealth captured by the damn feds. we’re down in the colonial farmland out by Hampton Roads ❤️
The pain in his voice and his inflections give me goosebumps. Its been a long time since a singer has given me such a visceral reaction to their voice. The puppers are adorable to boot.
Rich Men North of Richmond was uploaded to streaming platforms tonight! Give it a day or two to pop up!
Keep it up brother!
You're the man! I live about an hour from you.. looking at buying some land in the mountains. Are you doing any shows soon?
Congrats man, very happy for you and your success!
It's time to buy up some tickets
My grandpa had a Gretsch that was absolutely beautiful and I am glad to see a talented artist like he was playing a beautiful guitar like this
I'm a Black man from New York and I feel your music especially Rich Man... I salute your truth brother. We as Americans need to come together, stop the race card and set this country right! We the ppl are the backbone of this great nation!
Thank you!! I want to hug you right now!! ❤😊
Thank you Mike White~
Bigg Huggggs 😊
Sendin love brother
@@AnniePA1960 I'm hugging you right now... Thank you!
@@katt8391 Bigger huggs 🙂
Dude I swear I haven't heard a country song sound like this since I was young. Love it
He sounds like Hank Williams Sr. Every once in a while just that twang in his voice
Hes awesome
Kinda to good to be true...u know the industry..
it bluegrass not country
@billhartman5120 dude give it a rest
This man will be the next big hit for the blue collar workers 💪🏽
❤❤❤
Indeed
Is 💪🏻🍻 love from Florida!!
Absolutely! No doubt..
Fr
“Nobody’s singing songs about Virginia, but sweet Virginia’s always singing to me” is such a good line.
Hits just right
West Virginia getting all the attention
"But Virginia she's a always singing to me" is the exact continuation of that line.
Did he forget about Sweet Virginia Breeze
@EL-em3mn I was referring to the first mention in the song at 0:41. And yeah, there are other songs about Virgina, of course, I’m just fond of the line.
This dude is REAL country!!! Don’t let the vultures steal your authenticity!!! 🇺🇸
A N D western ... blooz bruddahz
Folk country
It happened to Childers!
Amen and nuff said good sir
AMEN
Two top class records in two days. We NEED the album ASAP
💯💯💯
He’s on I tunes
Listing to feeling Purdy good.
And he's on Spotify
As a 68 year old man who grew up listening to country with my dad.
I just want to say THANK YOU.
It's feels good listening to music that was written to touch the soul .
Listening hear in Alberta. Your music moves my soul. I'm happy I found you. Keep on making music.
No flashy lights.. no smoke, no mirrors, no piles of cash. This man stands on raw talent, heart and soul alone.
Hopefully he gets that pile of cash
he's lip syncing
...and his dog, don't forget the dogs!
@@jacobsawley98I'm assuming you don't know how music videos are made. They're not recorded on site of the music video. They record in a studio for the best audio quality and then sync with the audio for the music video. Pretty much everyone who has made a music video ever had done this, it's not like lip syncing on stage.
@@jacobsawley98of course. Recording outdoors is...challenging. 🦋
Don't lose yourself, Oliver. Your down to earth music is what calls to people. God bless and go get'em!
Somethin about his lyrics and his style tells me he won't. This man..phew😅 he spits hot fiya!! 🔥 😂
@@Bible_BelleYep, this man is grounded.
Dont get hollywooded!
Keep writing what you know and see. Love your voice kinda reminds of HWjr.
@@erinalvarez9687 Does have a hint of Bocephus, don't it?
he's on fire.. and you know they're gonna want some of his shine.
I can’t believe this guy has just been singing songs in the forest with his dog going unnoticed by the world for so long. Dude has a world class voice and sings with a lot of soul.
And his choice of instrument!!!
How long has he been doing it ??
seems it takes a while for a lonely voice to travel the whole world from the middle of the forest
I grew up in Powhatan Virginia, and my mom always had a crowd over picking and making some amazing music when I was growing up!! My mom played /picked the hell on a 4 string banjo! I'd play mandolin and would sing she'll be coming around the mountains when she comes! 🎶 with the whoever would come over to jam with my mom! I know the slices of heaven that Virginia is. I feel like Oliver is my neighbor and like-minded friend! ❤️and I'm so proud of him. I know God will keep him humble and protected! 🙏❤ There is a whole lot of soil in country Virginia for sure! 😊
@@normaleehi Dude was just a simmering ember not too long ago and then he drops Rich men north of Richmond and set the whole forest on fire.
As a fellow Virginian, I absolutely love this song! Yes, sweet Virginia is singing to me!
Long live Old Dominion! Much love from Texas :P
Was born and raised. Will always be home no matter where I reside. God Bless.
It’s a great song. You should be proud of where you’re from. Virginia is a beautiful state with deep history. Philly❤
SW VA representing!! Listen to this kind of music and it really sings to your soul. SW VA is laid back and super friendly. Just to let people know, we don't take no WOKE here!
Being born and raised in Virginia, I salute you. God Bless. I no longer reside there, but it will always be home. (Always preserve. It's only right.)@@carolhandy3664
Oliver Anthony heats up the blood of redemption boiling in the veins of Americans everywhere today! Thank God we can still be heard. Thank you Oliver Anthony! ❤🇺🇸😘
You're a poet in your own rights. Your reply should be lyrics in a song.
@@andymontgomery9330 Thank you! I am a writer and I tell you Mr. Anthony’s song and soul resonated deeply with me this morning and obviously many others.
Not only in Amerika!
Greetings from Germany ❤❤❤
@@MsWilcoxa This old boy's got good country, good music and good dogs all around him. He's all right now!
@@crforfreedom7407 yes he does and bless his lovin’ soul!
Do not go to a label. You are speaking for all us blue collar folks. Stay blessed 🙌
Seen a news story saying John rich has reached out to him wanting to cut an album for him ...
speaking from knowing the music industry..... they only want money. NONE OF THEM HAVE PURE INTENTIONS. I dont care how much they preach that theyre on our side or olivers. give him a contract and let him keep ALL THE PROCEEDS. Then youll know whos real
@thekingfr nah..... this aint your moment, its olivers. beta
@jasonalzuto1794 nah he asked kindly, give it a listen, it's not bad at all. When you have a passion for something and a dream you want to be heard. Oliver is getting his, we here listening to it and here is another man chasing his dream, not hard to click and give it a listen my guy. Think if it were you. Hope you have a great day
@@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001He is spamming his request all through the comments. That is not appropriate.
As a Virginian,
I wholeheartedly approve this tune. 🇺🇸
Same
Good stuff, pulls at the soul!
Sic semper tyrannis !
Old times here are not forgotten...
@@jamescoulthard2208
Never.... forgotten.
When I was a young girl, I visited my grandpa's hometown of Blackwater, Virginia. Virginia is always singing to me since that day. And y'all don't know the beauty of Virginia unless you've been in the Appalachian mountains.
I live in a little town near qi tergreen resort it so freaking beautiful up here
i live in the appalachians in western virginia and the scenery is absolutely stunning.
Moved from Norfolk, Hampton Roads to Christiansburg, near Blacksburg in the New River Valley! Much better up here! 🌄 🏞️
56yr old blue collar proud Virginian ! You got a lot of good people behind you ! And the Lord above ! God bless !
@@pumpkinsantilli1825 Now wall to wall housing most likely.
This is the music the country needs. Authentic and genuine. 🙌
It's the kind of HEART we all need.
There are literally thousands of guys doing this....... just because the internet jammed one idiot in your face doesn't make him different.... grow the fuck up
Yas sir
Though being European this hits me hard. I know it were guys like this who liberated my parents in Holland. That healthy, courageous, inventive, righteous vein running through the USA, once being its main river. I'm grateful for people like that.
Thank you for commenting. Many of us in the USA feel this way but remain silent for fear of being conservative or racist. It's the lefts way of keeping us down.
I’m from South Carolina Appalachia, my great grandpa fought in Normandy and received a Purple Heart.
@@mrh4900 Hey South Carolina, thanks for your great grand dad. Until the day they died in the 1990s, my parents and whole family have been grateful and adored Americans. It was almost as if American = tall, handsome, strong, courageous, righteous, inventive, clever, humble and all other qualities under the sun. They would definitely have wanted to know everything about your great grand dad.
Had a few relatives in Europe back then thank you for the shout out. We regular folk need to stick together and get it done.
Yes. Nicely said.
Virginia bred, born, qnd raised on a Shenandoah Valley farm in Winchester. My husband and i have been really enjoying your music!
My boys growed up in tween Shenandoah and Elkton in Weaver's holler mostly i know what ya mean Brother 🇺🇸🦾
Which farm?
Oliver has his own UA-cam channel named Oliver Anthony. Everyone should go and blow his channel up with some love. What an amazing gift to be able to reach everyday Americans using musical talent like his. Not all musicians have this gift that he has. Truly remarkable.
glad you shared this info. headed to his channel now.
Thanks, did it!
“Oliver Anthony Music” is the channel.
Everyone SUBSCRIBE!
Did it yesterday. He seems like a great dude.
I subbed this morning 👍 this popped up I thought it was his channel at first. But yeah head over to his channel to show some love.
Lord have mercy this man is a breath of fresh air. If more country music was like this, I wouldn’t have quit listening to it.
I think it's folk music
@@wholeass83 This be the blues y'all
@@paulhovenga4138 idk about that. Maybe bluegrass
@@wholeass83 In a way, sure. Bluegrass is typically faster paced. This to me, sounds most like the blues.
@@paulhovenga4138 idk I just thought blues should have more instruments
Oliver is a "classic car barn find" for some of us. There are truly gifted singers out there that haven't been found by the masses. Glad he was given the limelight he deserves.
Exactly !!!!
Well said.
@Caught_On_Dashcamgood god be quiet please
Because the masses don't want to think or truly feel anything. They want to be numb, so mainstream music gives them 2 inch deep songs and a catchy, meaningless chorus.
Oliver is a real blues man singing with pure soul! It can't get any more real! There is no one like him!!
Greatest picker since Curtis Lowe. Say what, six dogs on it.
I believe his style is Appalachian , that being said it's all the same in our hearts . It's the sound of the struggle of everyday people , & from the soul . Something everyone can understand regardless of the music you prefer or the color of your skin or nationality . I pray to Jesus he doesn't take him home too soon like he did with Stevie ray .
I agree.
@@davidwashburn5848 He has said before, that he can't take credit for that sound. Though, I also feel the Appalachian style to his music. I've listened to many of his songs. Appalachian, at least the Virginia Appalachian area, is not too far from him, but he is not from there. Obviously, the Appalachian area varies greatly because it goes much further North and South of Virginia.
I hear the folky, Appalachian, and original type country....where it really all started in America, in his music for sure. Simple, from the heart, authentic, and a bit twangy. Not that 'Western' or honky tonk southwest sound.
He's great. Hits the soul for sure!
We need more pure clean heartfelt songs again… no violence, degradation, vulgarity or division… just good old school reminiscence.
Just as my friend says, today songs are about drugs, cash and (usually casual) sex. xD
He IS a fan of rap and hip hop but it can be heard in the pop genre as well. It permeates the whole industry. Sadly an industry, long gone are the days when music was an art. You can take movie or game music as a work of art, but all the pop, rock and other genres are mass-produced garbage nowadays. Independent music is salvageable, but when someone's contracted to a production studio more often than not it's SHIT.
❤❤❤
Love his voice and the message he has put to words!
I will click anytime I see this man from now on
Same here.. heard him the first time today, done hooked now.
That’s how I got here
He’s made it
Different kinda blood runs through his veins!
@@shane5261 God Given Blood... We all have it, just need to tap into it... Seek and Speak the truth in all things. Use our God Given Free Will, unafraid... to share this truth with others.
I love how this guy’s recording booth is nature. It’s just such a beautiful thing.
it's not, the video was shot separately
@@stefan.avramov Why do you lie like that? Jealous?
@@thomascolbert2687 It isn't jealousy brother. Its just simply not possibly not possible to achieve that kind of reverb naturally. That being said, the musicianship Oliver has is still incredible regardless if these videos are live or not.
@@timechild1261 how does a modern microphone pickup the sound of the *_old soul??_*
reverb was added in later@@brysant_
Proud Virginian here for this song ,God bless sweet Virginia and god the south and you ❤
I'm a Virginia hillbilly born and raised, love you're music brother Anthony 🇺🇸
tell your cousin I said hi
SW Virginia here.
SWVa Here! ❤
Nobody can sing that mountain, bluesy, soul-filled country better than an old Scotch-Irish Appalachian boy.
Yes. Sings it with soul…as God intended.
This dude is for real. Not just a one hit wonder. Great job Mr Anthony 👏
That’s no joke, go look at the charts… He’s number one, number two, and number three right now.
he glows
I'm a South African in Ireland and fully identify with your songs. ...sing it like it is bro. God bless you.
Ayyy I'm South African too
@@RobinoftheHod paganism inherently rejects the idea of God, Jesus, and monotheism. So you're just a bit off there
Also South African in Oxford England. Keep it raw buddy! I can feel the raw honest truth in your songs. Whatever you do don’t sell your self to the devil.
oh stop there were millions of gods before yours ,,,,,,grown ups believing in magic is pathetic. @Caught_On_Dashcam
@@RobinoftheHodThis is not the Vikings show stop with the belligerence 😂
I'm a black man from Miami, Fl. I appreciate you Main Man!!!
Me too! Born and raised in Miami. And I love country music like this.
Everything this man writes is GOLD ! my boy broke tik tok ! I love it !
I hope he never gets a band backing him. Keep it acoustic. I doubt he'll see this but please keep it this way.
Wow 😳, Oliver is awesome 👍 !
My Folks are from Grundy Virginia.
Tik tok? I'd hope not.
True Country
@@jordansmith4092hes everywhere on there
Don't ever change Oliver ...you got something this world is lacking....heart and soul ....keep em coming brither
Your comment is real, just may want to adjust your spelling of “brother.” Before some whacko calls you out on it.
@@johnlebzelter4208 isn't any spelling counted in what counts.
If he doesn’t change to the mainstream narrative they’ll burn him as they did Trump
TYLER CHILDERS ? look him up people ?
@@johnlebzelter4208 EVER BEEN CALLED OUT ON FRAUD ? LISTEN TO
TYLER CHILDERS Kentucky born artist on charts for years ... this guy Oliver Anthony should get called out ! Seems like I heard his entire song before with diffrent lyrics .....and it ain't him singing brother lol
Every state in USA and country in the world approves of Oliver's message. We are tired of the White House and their shenanigans!!!
if you are honest you will look into how and why the modern conservative movement was created. For starters look up the Powell Memorandum, Origins of the Overclass, The Big Myth by Naomi Oreskes and Birchers. Instead you criticize the Left who is all about getting things done for average Americans and not the wealthy elite conservative overclass.
trailer trash doesnt speak for everyone in america
5 replies, & I can see only 1.
@@ltsgobrndniagre3endofquote525 Yeah, what the hell?
wake up brother, the white house ain't got nothing to do with it. Just a figurehead.
I haven't heard lyrics and true soul coming through like this since Johnny Cash 😊
He pasted Johnny My friend
A million views in 3 days. Just shows how badly we need real music with a message these days. Thank you for your artistic contribution to a crumbling society. Makes the pain a little more bearable.
True 🎉
Agreed. MAGA ❤
his other rich men north of Richmond got 14 million views in 7 days
The music coming out Nashville these days sucks.
I’m from Virginia. Always hearing other state’s names dropped in songs, so it’s good to hear someone give Virginia a mention. ❤
This is 1000 times better than anything iv heard on the radio in forever!
Don’t ever get in the way of a country man with a dream. I was born in Kentucky and raised in Virginia. I’m a proud coal miner/baptist preacher’s daughter ❤❤
This guy right here is true American 🇺🇸 old soul, can’t wait to watch him influence all of us we needed him to show up! God bless you Brother!
Well said brother! God bless🇺🇲
Y’all need to protect him. Uncle Sam try to quiet folks like this when too many people start hearing facts
For certain and need to prevent youtube from cancelling him like they did to Scott Ritter Friday. @@TopShelfHockeyAcademyPtbo
Couldn’t have come at a better time we’re all calling out for a release
He is really good. Hope he get millions. He deserves it more than so many talentless hacks.
100%
Well, not yet but millions is coming!!
He turned down an 8 million dollar offer. I love it. 😂
@@UnknownUser-fe5zu He could have helped a lot of people with that $8M!!
@@UnknownUser-fe5zusame 😂❤ he knows it ain’t worth a dime to have a dollar
This is what making culture looks like! And he did it on his own, without a record label creating work for him and boosting him on all the radio stations. God bless him! ❤🙏
Very good
I don't think he did it all on his own. People don't buy digital music anymore and he's number 1 one on iTunes. A common technique used for plants. Not to mention the overwhelming support for right wing media.
@@mrs5189there’s no reason for them to push him he’s not putting out the shit they want anyways this is true music you know when you know
@@O5FS he is literally going to sign to the daily wire.
@@mrs5189 your the reason the world hates itself 😂
Easily becoming one of the best artists to ever grace my home state, keep it up bro, you are killing it.
I second that.
He’s killin it eeeeeverywhere. Chicago
@@rwhitely2288I heard that. I was born in Chicago I'm in Tennessee now though. Fuck that shit 😂
@@phillawson4505 me too. Bean Station on Cherokee Reservoir fuck Illinois. Never goin back.
Roy Clake was a native Virginian.
Many others, too, like the Carter family.
This man is most definitely a national treasure! Keep it up brother!
Yes indeed. We have been blessed by his blessing. 😢 😅🎉❤🎉😊
Bad to the bone he is..😊
This guy about to blow up and I’m here for it
Don't wish money and fame on anyone. With money and fame comes the matrix. Corruption.
@@GoFukoff How do you feel about Fame without money? Oliver is here to send his message, he doesn't want either. Also the OP didn't say anything about fame or money.
Remain yourself and don’t let them corrupt you brother. Your music is what most of us feel inside but can’t express it. Thanks for telling all our stories.
Alot of us have been saying exactly the same stuff he said for years now
Like his yodeling!
Amen.
Dear Stranger , i love how you've made a impact with so many folks alike. I personally love this song the most. I am Proud 12th Generation Virginian and this track just feels good ! Much Love and Respect, Brother! Stay True and Always stay with the Light!
A Star is born. I hope Oliver stays true to his roots. We're witnessing this generation's Bob Dylan.
I feel you just made the statement of a generation! Oliver Anthony is a man of the people!
😮 Wow! Oliver, please don't you ever change. We, the blue collar, country, working class people love your songs. God bless you brother.
Loving this song in the hood of Columbus Ohio!!
This one sounds like Hank Jr.
Welcome to bluegrass music
@@ktanner11 I grew up on it. My mother is from west Virginia
Watched my daddy work, sweat and bleed for the man for 50 years now I’m 22 years deep. I played this and cried. My the Lord bless you all the days of your life!
From Germany, Berlin.... : Wonderful Music... Thank you Oliver... Bleib Dir treu ... Und weiter so :)
The future of country is all these guys coming up through different paths like UA-cam and tiktok and I'm here for it
Future of the country**
Lool I'm Canadian and boy oh boy, North america needs more of this attitude and soul.
This music is too good to be classified into today's modern country genre...and certainly way too good for mainstream
Hell as an ol Texas boy I totally approve of this young man's message's.. this man is pure GOLD.
Howdy, Texas.
@@toosense Howdy Friend !
Hey texas here too. What's up fam.
@@chadderbox1343 what's up pardner.👍
Great song and those tires on that car are pretty sweet too.
This young man has 7 songs on the iTunes Country Top 10👏👏👏
Cause its the only 7 real country songs.
He's got 10 songs on the iTunes top 30 ..... 7 days after uploading Rich men north of Richmond lol
As good as rich men north of Richmond is, it’s not even his best. I’m so glad I have been introduced to this man’s music. When I say I like country music, this is what I mean
Now this is country bluegrass music. Take note Nashville! Oliver gives me goosebumps he's so good!
Nashville produces garbage country music.
The man gets respect from Rockingham County VA. Protect our boy at all costs
I’m from Michigan, a country boy and this man touches my country roots. Sing on brother, sing on!!!
I just moved away from Nashville because that place went to shit. This music is the breath of fresh air I needed to stay alive.
Thank you for this
He’s so good. I hope he gets all he wants out of this.
I've already gotten what I wanted. To see Americans excited and united, not fighting and down. Anything beyond this is just icing on the cake.
@@oliveranthonymusic Hell yea dude keep at it.
@@oliveranthonymusic great music my guy! What a voice!
I could imagine this man’s voice echoing through a mountain valley on a dewey morning
We need a big gathering in Texas for you!! Keep America The Beautiful Red!
I'm witnessing the birth of a legend. And I love it. 🇺🇸
Pretty big baby 🤣✌️
~ 🦋
“Preacher talk about heaven. Son, it sure sounds nice. At least I can tell em’ I had me a slice.” Dude has some of the best lyrics I’ve heard in decades.
I’ve listened to this on repeat for awhile and that is by far my favorite line.
I find it amazing in the comment section how people from all over the world are moved by this lovely music in this perfect outdoor atmosphere.
I absolutely Love this man!! As a 47 year old Floridian, I identify with this Completely! My family came from West Virginia and this music brings out emotions I cannot explain.
His music is very powerful- it's explained by coming from heart hence God.
His message is spot on! I grew up in northeastern rust belt Ohio and the few songs I've heard have hit me like a hard gut punch. I actually live in the DC metro area now but I'm a private sector schmuck, one of the few who has a job not tied to the federal govt in any way, shape, or form. For those who don't live here, let me tell you, it's not just the politicians who are clueless - it's also everyone in this area with a gov't job, either working for the feds or as contractors. They have no idea how the rest of the country works. Oliver Anthony's songs are just the start of the wake-up call that DC needs.
Any ties to the morris’ in kanawha county
Born and raised in California but it truly resonates with me and many others here as well. We’re not all crazy progressive nut jobs here.
41 year old here and west virginian born,raised,and currently living out the rest of my time! 😁
Damn, brother… you put me right back in the ozarks with this one. I was driving down a dirt road I haven’t seen in ten years with my father, who’s been gone for five years. The good LORD has blessed you with a rare talent. Thank you for sharing it. 🌸🌺III🌺🌸
Got this country boy tearing up. This is authenticity my soul needed. And I thought real country was dead. Hank Williams would tap his boots listening to that
Yep
ol hank would love this boy's sound
This man's voice and words give me goosebumps. I can smell the chicken and salmon patties cookin in great granny's kitchen after church and hear my mom call us all in to eat while my cousins and uncles laugh and pick music on the porch. It's memories of the good 'ol days that Oliver brings back. 😊🌾🌻
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness!" Thanks for speaking/singing truth to those in power.
Nice John the Baptist reference.
As a Virginian this song sings to me. I always tell people there is something about Virginia. You have to live here to know.
Oliver has got to have the most authentic writing, voice and emotion that I have seen in music in over a decade. I can't wait for the day that I'm able to see this man play in person, you're doin great bud.
Be careful. I once said that about Tyler.
Tyler Childers has entered the chat.
I’d say 2 decades. :)
As a Virginian, I have memories of myself & my husband riding in his truck in the country going to the little white shack we’d camp out in by the river. We chose the countryside as our home.This hits my heart hard!
This man’s an old soul from the Appalachian mountains down the railroads with the miners. I love it. This is real folk country music from Appalachia🌺💕🌸
I hope you realize he ain’t talking about coal miners
@@e.t.preppin7084Listen carefully, He's talkin bout both,
@@e.t.preppin7084yea he was, he said he wishes politicians would look out for MINERS instead of MINORS on an island
@@kadefreeman4928he didn’t say “instead” he said “not just”. Meaning he wishes they cared about *all* children and not just the ones on Epstein Island and the like.
@@Brave_New_Tube I know I wasn’t quoting him I was just differentiating the miners and minors for this guy
I think I can speak for all us Virginians when I say we are proud of you 👏 👏 👏
Just not the ones from the concrete dumps of Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington and Loudon counties.
@Kriegsbeil5577 …I’m from Arlington. And I agree
one million gajillion percent 😎😅
@@JeThoreau_ 😆😆
@@Kriegsbeil5577 😆😆
I am not a country music fan, but this guy got me hooked on his voice, delivery, message..a pure trifecta! ❤
I feel like this is more folk then anything. Country voice folk guitar
that’s cause this isn’t country music it’s folk
I don't think anybody but the bots, crooks, commies n the fascists are hating on this! True Americans feel what he's singing and it's beautifully bringing us all together as one, something these evil demons are always trying so,so hard to tear apart! ❤️🤍💙
@@deagle2yadome696 it’s bad ass is what it is.
This song is beautifully poignant. I have very fond memories of living in VA. You’re lucky if you still live there and fortunate if you’ve at least visited. It’s absolutely beautiful. I’m glad he wrote this song because it touches even a non native who has a deep love for this gem of a state❤
Stirring up the soul of this 71-year-old used to be folk singer. I was the coffee house variety in rural Arkansas. Keep it up my friend as you got it where it counts, in your soul.
Jesus loves you
Love it!
Young man, you’re still that same folk singer and don’t ever forget it 💓
Im from Arkansas as well what amazes me is the amount of reach this song has to people whom I figure would never listen to the genre.
I cant get enough of this guy's voice. It is one of the best appalachian voices to happen in music for 50 years
his voice sucks
Damn man. This song threw me back 40 years to when my dad was alive and I'd sit by the box fan in the summer while my dad would play. Thank you for that memory. North Carolina says hello.
I love this song. My favorite one. It’s so old school, I love it.
Careful not to release these too close to one another. Let this man simmer like a delicious stew!
We will!! He asked us to put this one out too real quick 🙌 be on the look for Rich Men North of Richmond to drop next day or so
Nah, give me as much as you can! 2 days is enough of a wait!!
@@Taylordtech Amen! Time is moving faster these days!!! we can handle it!
I like me some slow, simmered stew!!! The BEST stuff comes from waiting! You can smell it & think about tasting it... but nothing compares to having to wait, until that moment of piping hot stew touching your tastebuds causing your entire body to savor the moment! Yes. I will love a good simmer waiting for Oliver's next song!
It doesn't matter what color I am doesn't matter where I'm from. All that matters is this man is touching people's lives and making a positive impact on humanity. Thank you brother
100%!!! It don’t matter. I don’t know you or you know me, but as long as you aren’t a rich man north of Richmond, I like ya.
Amen: from a Canadian sister you didn't know you had.
Very well said @pltrlong420
I’m gonna need an entire album of this please?!
Agreed!
Shoot. He probably has enough songs for 3 albums by now.
I really hope he puts an album together, id buy it in a heartbeat
I'm from Oregon and I'm a long ways from home and I LOVE this song.
No gimmick, this is so real, I just can't describe how soulful is his voice - a blessing to hear
You spoke for all true Virginians. Thank you so much.
the shitty part of virginia
No
@@HattieJoshoh you are just a self hating troll…I see. I’m sure I can click on 20 more comments where you are seething, malding, or crying. Grow up 🤡
Spoken perfectly. Song sang perfectly!!
@@HattieJoshyes
This man is bringing real country music back to its roots wow
I love this guy❤❤❤ I’m from Chesapeake Virginia born and raised, still here!!! Va ❤ I ❤️ country music ❤❤
Man as a virginian, this song hits hard when your driving down a backroad out in the countryside
You aren't lying. I live in Southside not far from him and the tabbaco road part is so very Virginia.
I tear up listening to it. Life-long Virginian.
Gotta mention LU-Ray, you know the caverns and such; up farther north that's how they pronounce it; always had me thinkin of Patsy Cline, this home-grown blues and rhythm that Sweet Virginia was born with
Virginia is a very old place, much more history than we can even imagine. If only she could talk
@@shawnclements14 -- Virginia talks ... deliberately and quietly - when people listen, with intent to hear!
As a Hispanic man that loves country music . My man you sing with heart 🙏 . I miss good old country music 🎶 ❤️
Me too!
I identify as a cactus, but I love real country music like this!
I don't need to point out the obvious, but you being Hispanic shouldn't make any difference. Country music isn't white music.
You should have seen my little WV grandma playing, and trying to sing to her Freddie Fender albums. She loved them. She couldn't speak Spanish, or carry a tune, but she could sing "Via con Dios, my darling. Via con Dios, my love." Bless her sweet heart.
It's like the United Nations here loving this.
When a guy singing and pickin in the tall grass with his dog gives you goosebumps it’s the real deal❤️God Bless you Oliver!
🎯
His voice really shines on this one. Getting Kings of Leon vibes.
No offense intended but Kings of Leon would never find the swamp where this comes from, much less be able to start to cross it.
His voice is addictive. So genuine and raw! I hope Oliver goes far and makes more music that cuts us all to the bone.
Im not a huge country fan, but I can't wait to buy this guys first album.
God Bless you, Oliver Anthony.... This song describes the Elites and Globalists of America and the UK.
GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER. From over here in Northern Ireland. UK 🙏✝️💙☘️🇬🇧🏴☝️👍.. Your ancestors are good Protestant Hill-Billy from Ulster ☘️-Scots 🏴 / Scots 🏴 / Irish ☘️ great Presbyterian stock. 🙏✝️
He is such a humble man that he doesnt even realize how awesome and amazing that his music truly is. His song writing skills are phenomenal and the fact that its just him and his guitar and his songs are pure perfection without any other instruments is proof. I love every song that hes shared with us ❤
The setting and filming of this video was brilliant! Love the sitting position taken for this and the placement of the chair in front of his car. The close up of the backroad tire and the dogs gives it all a feel of relaxing- down home -welcomeness & fits the words and voice to a 'T', This song and the setting earns five golden hearts :-)🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
That is recorded on a Samsung S21
Thanks for this brother. Amazing, REAL country music and absolute star and a voice for the voiceless . Support this man folks, let’s get his music heard.
I'd say he's more folk than country- but I don't know jack about music genres but I do know I love folk and bluegrass- but can't have an intelligent discussion about either- I just love it when I hear it. Hey Oliver- there's a big Bluegrass festival on Manteo Island in OBX- 3 days staring October 19th- I'm going and would love to see you there and I'm sure the producers would as well.
Virginia boy here and I’m damn sure loving it!!! Killer stuff brother!! Some awesome songwriting.
I’m southwestern Va born & raised in the Va mountains, and I’m loving this song also! I hope Oliver does big things with his music.
Isn’t this great… Roanoke here! Hi y’all. Or as my Momma says… …Howdy!!!. Lol
So glad to hear Ole Virginny being sung about again ❤️ were a beautiful commonwealth captured by the damn feds. we’re down in the colonial farmland out by Hampton Roads ❤️
Floyd county Virginia mountain boy, born and raised and proud of it !!
Virginia never gets any love.
This made my day!
Fredericksburg born
The pain in his voice and his inflections give me goosebumps.
Its been a long time since a singer has given me such a visceral reaction to their voice.
The puppers are adorable to boot.
This is pure gold. Your talent is worth 8 mill all day