Lyrics: Big Sam left Seattle in the year of ninety-two With George Pratt his partner and brother Billy too They crossed the Yukon river and they found the bonanza gold Below that old white mountain Just a little south-east of Nome Sam crossed the Majestic mountains to the valleys far below He talked to his team of huskies As he mushed on through the snow With the northen lights a-runnin' wild In the land of the midnight sun Yes Sam McCord was a mighty man In the year of nineteen-one Where the river is windin' big nuggets they're findin' North to Alaska go north the rush is on North to Alaska go north the rush is on George turns to Sam with his gold in his hand Said Sam you're lookin' at a lonely lonely man I'd trade all the gold that's buried in this land For one small band of gold to place on sweet little Jenny's hand 'Cause a man needs a woman to love him all the time Remember Sam a true love is so hard to find I'd build for my Jenny a honeymoon home Below that old white mountain Just a little south-east of Nome Where the river is windin' big nuggets they're findin' North to Alaska go north the rush is on North to Alaska go north the rush is on
Queen of Country Are you aware of the glaring flaw with the lyrics? The song has him going to Alaska by dog sled. In the movie he went by boat. It's one of Hollywood's most hilarious faux pas of all time!
I didn't know Dwight did this song, too. I was born in Alaska and I've been hearing and singing Johnny Horton's song since I was a toddler in 1960. I've been away from Alaska for 14 years. These photos sure make me homesick.
I grew up listening to this great old song as my parents listened to country music exclusively. I cannot imagine any other country singer who could've sung this song so beautifully. Dwight has such a talent with his voice.
Do same thing on my stereo system at home sounds awesome outside late at night out in the sticks wear I live in East Freetown New York it just resonates off the hills
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Nobody does it better than Johhny Horton. Sorry, but Dwight's version is too twangy for my liking; everybody likes something different. Beautiful pictures.
This is the only Dwight Yoakam song I've ever heard him sing where his voice sounds like a baby pig caught under a fence gate. What gives? I hope it doesn't become a habit. He sings so well on everything else.
Lyrics:
Big Sam left Seattle in the year of ninety-two
With George Pratt his partner and brother Billy too
They crossed the Yukon river and they found the bonanza gold
Below that old white mountain
Just a little south-east of Nome
Sam crossed the Majestic mountains to the valleys far below
He talked to his team of huskies
As he mushed on through the snow
With the northen lights a-runnin' wild
In the land of the midnight sun
Yes Sam McCord was a mighty man
In the year of nineteen-one
Where the river is windin' big nuggets they're findin'
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
George turns to Sam with his gold in his hand
Said Sam you're lookin' at a lonely lonely man
I'd trade all the gold that's buried in this land
For one small band of gold to place on sweet little Jenny's hand
'Cause a man needs a woman to love him all the time
Remember Sam a true love is so hard to find
I'd build for my Jenny a honeymoon home
Below that old white mountain
Just a little south-east of Nome
Where the river is windin' big nuggets they're findin'
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
North to Alaska go north the rush is on
Tanks.s letter....from Brazil ..
Queen of Country Are you aware of the glaring flaw with the lyrics?
The song has him going to Alaska by dog sled.
In the movie he went by boat.
It's one of Hollywood's most hilarious faux pas of all time!
I didn't know Dwight did this song, too. I was born in Alaska and I've been hearing and singing Johnny Horton's song since I was a toddler in 1960. I've been away from Alaska for 14 years. These photos sure make me homesick.
I grew up listening to this great old song as my parents listened to country music exclusively. I cannot imagine any other country singer who could've sung this song so beautifully. Dwight has such a talent with his voice.
It's got a great beat, he puts a good spin on it. Good job Dwight 🇨🇦
Can't say Dwight's version is better than Johnny Horton, but is still pretty darned good. Love the slide show.
Love you dwigh all ways you are the best
The pics distort reality. It rains a lot, it's gray a lot,skeeters are bad,and cold most of the year.Takes a special breed to live there.
Definitely not better, but nothing at all wrong with it.
@@marydavenport3034 , Yet you don’t mention how great our summers are?😉🤣
He puts his own spin on the song which is pretty good.🇨🇦
One of my all-time favourite country singers. The images are gorgeous.
merveilleux vidéo.... merci pour cette belle Nature,,
Love this song so much - I blast it in my car often as I listen to my favorite playlists on my cell phone while driving! 😍👋
Do same thing on my stereo system at home sounds awesome outside late at night out in the sticks wear I live in East Freetown New York it just resonates off the hills
Smoooth😊
Dwight cant be beaten for country twang
Excellent interpretation by DY of North to Alaska. Beautiful.
I love this!❤❤❤
I love dwights version ❤
Beauttifull, Very well
I really like Dwights version, and Pete plays some great guitar here. I wish he and Dwight would patch things up and get back together.
A true friend of not only Buck Owens but also Johnny Horton!
Outstanding version of this song!!!
Dwight can sing anything! Love him❤️
North to Alaska was the number one song on the jukebox in the Burdett bar during the 1990s.
Alaskan since '83. I'm just a man from Nome.
Nothing compares to Alaska. Simple!
agree. loved my time there
DANKE FÜR DENN TOLLEN MUSIKER !! LIEBE SEINE STIMME ! HABE GENOSSEN ! GRÜSSE VON DANICA
These views, just another day here in Alaska!😉 We are spoiled up here!
Beautiful video - really enjoy it! Love Dwight and Johhny Horton both!
Love it..Dwight can do anything..go Dwight
Whenever this plays in the car my 11 year old sister turns this up to the max XD
Show her Dwight yoakam Route 23 song.
She has excellent taste for one so young! 😊
Show her guitars Cadillacs
Love Dwight
Just discovered ... brilliant !!! 🥰😍👍
This is EPIC!!!! Twang city, lol. FANTASTIC slide show!!!!
When you cover a song you gotta do it good. It's Good
This is fucking amazing
Very good 😊 Eileen
Wonderfull
Super Super !!!!! (from Sweden)
Beautiful Dwight Love this Song 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
1995 Alaska born baby right here!
Love this version dwight is awesome
Love this version ye ha fantastic
Good job
Good with the lyrics follow up
Sounds pretty good, almost as good as Johnny's but it's right up there definitely thumbs up
My favorite song covered by my favorite artist
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Goddamn, Dwight can sing anything!!
Fantastic photographs of Alaska that go along with Dwight's version of this old tune! 🙂
The most beautiful state in the US of Alaska !
I love this cover... Thanks....
I love this song😍
Loved it. You go boy!
Awesome !!!!!!
Everything is bigger in Texas and twice that size in Alaska 😄
thanks for sharing this!
love this song
I was prepared to hate this because I love the original so much, but it's really good!
Damn, that's 2nd only to Horton!
Very good but I can't remember hem singing this
salut from MACEDONIA
Going to north Alaska for vacation see white mountain 🏔️ north Alaska see white mountain
I love this version. That low twangy riff (baritone guitar?), chugging beat, the high harmonies, etc. good song!
Very nice smart man
Very beautfullll but Very Ice .....
Mr Hortons version is the absolute best, but if anyone could do this song justice it’s Dwight Yoakam..
BR 2021
Dwight could go to the 40s 50s 60s in a time machine and be a hit!.. north to Alaska trumps oil search is on! #MAGA!!!!
How to ruin a good comment with foolish political posturing..... sigh. Must EVERYTHING be politics 24/7 these daze???
Ireally like this version better than the old one.
I rekon Dwight mite have Done it
pulled it off ¥ Done better than any before
Let's go north Alaska where going to north Alaska see white mountain 🏔️ north Alaska beautiful white mountain
The river is winding
McNuggets they're finding
To .uch advertisements exsecpcially during cut between the songs advertisements breaking in then playing the last 50 seconds of the song that not rite
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Love it! Who is playing the awesome guitar? Dwight?
Pete Anderson
Nobody does it better than Johhny Horton. Sorry, but Dwight's version is too twangy for my liking; everybody likes something different.
Beautiful pictures.
bro?
Not bad
Nice but I like Johnny Horton better. Dwight is cuter though!
And that damn bass solos.....
Hi Juliettev
That single guitar needs to be dropped off in the nearest dumpster. The balance is pretty awesome otherwise!
This is the only Dwight Yoakam song I've ever heard him sing where his voice sounds like a baby pig caught under a fence gate. What gives? I hope it doesn't become a habit. He sings so well on everything else.