You know, for all the "hick" comments that were lobbed at Hee Haw(network TV country music show, for those not in the know), that show did something most others didn't: LIVE MUSIC, no lip-synching crap.....John Anderson is one of the under-appreciated greats in country music. Thanks for posting this clip up!
The absolute greatest singer to ever step to a microphone is John Anderson. He is so underrated by the public at large. I love all his music and have almost every album of his.
Wow, love this song. Brings back memories of my husband singing this after having too much homemade shine. He couldn't sing a note sober but after a few swigs he sounded awesome. But then I was sippin too.
i am gonna sound sad, but i miss hee haw. it was the only place you got to see country music on when i was little. this has been one of my favorite songs for years.
Great live performance! John and the band sure can make this song swing. The fiddler is awesome too. "They can just take you up yonder, honey. You're already Wild n Blue! "
That is one badass fiddle player lol, I wish real country artists like John Anderson got more play on todays radio.... country today is NOT true country...its more pop and rock music than anything.
I recently saw version of this song performed by Anderson, on a Hee Haw episode, with an ensemble of players. In it, the fiddle player looked like Mark O'Connor. It, too, was an impressive performance, by all of those involved, including the one I think was M. O'Connor. This is a great post. Thanks.
This song is a prime example of so many things which make country music great. The fiddle and steel are great. The lyrics and John's voice bring the heartbreak of country blues to life. John owns this song, don't get me wrong, but I would have loved to hear Hank Sr. sing it, but then I love to hear Hank Sr. sing anything.
Ha! This is great. That fiddle player is jivin'. I really dig the harmony too, reminds me of church. John Anderson is great. My grandpa used to sing "Swingin'" to me when I was little.
John Anderson is one of my favorite country music and I love this wild & blue. He does an wonderful job of singing this song and there have been a lot of version of this song but John Anderson version is the best of them all.
WOW,,,,,,maybe these new fake country singers can listen to the voice of JOHN ANDERSON and learn what COUNTRY MUSIC IS!!! John is heart and soul COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ole John is a class act. I don't know him personally, but I have two friends that do. They can speak nothing about him other than the fact that he is a simple good hearted kind man. Just a good ole boy.
Gets my nomination for "Best Misdirection Country Lyric." I'd never run across this song, just heard John do it today on Marty Stuart's RFD-TV show. I didn't see the punchline coming, and it just knocked me off my chair. It's squarely in the country music tradition of wordsmithing an everyday cliche (like "wild blue yonder") to get a new and ironical message. Just knocked me out. Great piece of work.
Morley's fiddle is great as is Stuart Duncan, Vassar Clements, etc. but John's unique voice makes it for me. ... but, they're all just so enjoyable to listen to. You can bet 'Possum listened to a bunch of 'em before he checked out - Bless him.
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The young man on the fiddle knows country music and John Anderson doesn't get the accolades he deserves.
Man I miss them good old days
This song always moves me, no matter how many times I listen.
My favorite country singer of all time. He lived in Apopka and has a 2 disc greatest hits album that's possibly my favorite ever.
This is country music at it's best.
What happened to country music these days.
John Anderson is a legend no contest... He's up there with all the great in country music no doubt.
That's for dang sure!
Man, what a tune! Yessir! This is what Country Music is SUPPOSED TO SOUND LIKE!! Thank you for posting this!
Yes sir. In my opinion one of the most "country" country songs ever created.
You know, for all the "hick" comments that were lobbed at Hee Haw(network TV country music show, for those not in the know), that show did something most others didn't:
LIVE MUSIC, no lip-synching crap.....John Anderson is one of the under-appreciated greats in country music.
Thanks for posting this clip up!
this is the best country song .and i am only 30 yrs old
County music I was raised to 💯👍
1983 Letting it Rip!!!
It’s so sad that there aren’t any more country singers like this anymore. Thank God for cd’s
John is the REAL KING of country music, Not bad for a carpenter working on the roof of the new grand old opry when he was discovered. Awesome
Awesome stuff...never knew that...could you imagine hearing that voice before he was discovered...
Love John Anderson music, he is real country music!!
One of those backup singers was identical to the other one
John's songs are still great..I was 12yrs old when this song came out.
One of the best country songs of all time, and my personal favorite country singer.
best country singer!! from my home town Apopka Florida !!!
The absolute greatest singer to ever step to a microphone is John Anderson. He is so underrated by the public at large. I love all his music and have almost every album of his.
I didn’t take him seriously between Swangin’ and Seminole Wind. I missed a lot.
Agreed. Awesome song.
Just make sure certain folks go back to work u know I could be so mean like outsiders
Wow, love this song. Brings back memories of my husband singing this after having too much homemade shine. He couldn't sing a note sober but after a few swigs he sounded awesome. But then I was sippin too.
Ozark mama, love the name. Grew up country, now surrounded by concrete. Listen to this music cause I really miss those days.
John Anderson is as country as a ear of corn! As good as country music gets.
One of the BEST COUNTRY songs EVER!!! GREAT FIDDLE too!!!
JOHN NAILS it!!!
i am gonna sound sad, but i miss hee haw. it was the only place you got to see country music on when i was little. this has been one of my favorite songs for years.
@John Anderson I’ve gotta support my fellow Floridians. My mama was from Eustis. I was raised in Jax. It’s amazing you saw my comment
THIS IS TRUE COUNTRY.
JOHN IS GREAT
"In somebody's room on the far side of town, with your minds all made up and your shades all pulled down..."
Great lyrics!
PAYDAY NUTTS!!!!!!!
David Allen COE should have sang that song
Great live performance! John and the band sure can make this song swing. The fiddler is awesome too. "They can just take you up yonder, honey. You're already Wild n Blue! "
One of my all time favorites. Love the drawl.
Paul Hoffmann Hes a good ole Florida boy !
My favorite country western song - saw him live in Houston In the 80's- he never got the acclaim he should have got
amen .... I Truly miss "real country " music!! John is great. he should've won best song with Siminal Winds .
Love me some John Anderson! Always have and always will!
John has a very unique voice and I love it, one of my all time favorites.
That song gives me chills lol. good stuff
Best country music of all times love it
I was 6 when he sang on this stage and the haunting lyrics and melody take me back to atleast 16
That is one badass fiddle player lol, I wish real country artists like John Anderson got more play on todays radio.... country today is NOT true country...its more pop and rock music than anything.
Fiddler is Tom Morley (formerly of Fairhope, AL; now in Chattanooga)
I recently saw version of this song performed by Anderson, on a Hee Haw episode, with an ensemble of players. In it, the fiddle player looked like Mark O'Connor. It, too, was an impressive performance, by all of those involved, including the one I think was M. O'Connor. This is a great post. Thanks.
This song is a prime example of so many things which make country music great. The fiddle and steel are great. The lyrics and John's voice bring the heartbreak of country blues to life. John owns this song, don't get me wrong, but I would have loved to hear Hank Sr. sing it, but then I love to hear Hank Sr. sing anything.
It is too bad that radio stations no longer play his music like this any more. If I were a radio station DJ, it could be such classics like this one.
songs been going threw my head for a week or more.
My fav country singer of all time
Ha! This is great. That fiddle player is jivin'. I really dig the harmony too, reminds me of church. John Anderson is great. My grandpa used to sing "Swingin'" to me when I was little.
i got a two year old that loves this song he will sing along
He sings this song so good! Great vocals! :)
I've always loved John Anderson's music ever since I got to met him when I six years old in Simthville, Tn.
John Anderson is one of my favorite country music and I love this wild & blue. He does an wonderful job of singing this song and there have been a lot of version of this song but John Anderson version is the best of them all.
Just a good ole country boy and he sure can sang.
Wow i haven't heard this song in years!! Awesome:-)
i was lucky enough to see him in ga.off hwy 41 at the crystal chandilier it was 6 bucks and worth every penny...thank's john
It is too bad that radio stations no longer plays this song any more.
i love, love, love this song. since i was 12 and i am 36. thanks so much for putting it.
WOW,,,,,,maybe these new fake country singers can listen to the voice of JOHN ANDERSON and learn what COUNTRY MUSIC IS!!! John is heart and soul COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Anderson IS country music!
Simply the best voice out there today, bar none.
Is there anything better than this???
Okeechobee here...feel the same as you do buddy....
love this its real country!!
Fanawesometastic 🙏💕🐦😊💕!
Merriest of Christmases and A Blessed Happy New year to everyone!
A present to myself..
One of the first albums I ever bought with my own money was "Wild and Blue". That fiddle is so cool!
What a great performance. All of the vocalists and band made it dang close to the studio album cut. Better though because it is live!
Thanks John!
Wish the crap they call country these days sounded like this,being from north florida i'm proud to say i'm a big fan of John Anderson of Apopka Fla.
I LOVE THIS SONG..... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT. GOOD MEMORIES. TRUE COUNTRY, WHEN COUNTRY WAS REALLY COUNTRY. WHAT FUN!
Studio version was ACC's #65 song of '83. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! Have a blessed weekend!
I'm a big fan .❤
definately one of the best.. songs and voice..
❤love this cool dude!!
Absolutely perfect.
Love this song.Will country ever get back to being country ? Rebel with a cause.
I think its gone for good my friend. At least in our lifetime. Sad days in country music.
Leah Duke
Yep bunch of pretty boys singing someone elses songs. Only one man could pull that off and he's left the building.
Jaime Johnson is making a go of it
Love this man!!
Ole John is a class act. I don't know him personally, but I have two friends that do. They can speak nothing about him other than the fact that he is a simple good hearted kind man. Just a good ole boy.
I love this song so much I just want to scream.
Love it!
Officerv
Sing it John!
I've got this on vinyl,which was handed down from my parents !
I love how the stage is like 3 inches off the floor
love this song and i love john anderson
it's 2022 A.D. !
Gets my nomination for "Best Misdirection Country Lyric." I'd never run across this song, just heard John do it today on Marty Stuart's RFD-TV show. I didn't see the punchline coming, and it just knocked me off my chair. It's squarely in the country music tradition of wordsmithing an everyday cliche (like "wild blue yonder") to get a new and ironical message. Just knocked me out. Great piece of work.
Great voice!
grew up to this guy, willie nelson, all them..
Still My Favorite present to Myself ❤️🐦💕
Always loved this song.
My most favorite John Anderson Song!
That's our fiddle player, Tom Morley on that white fiddle...he was with John for about 5 years during that time.
One of his BEST songs!
Not a big fan of country music but this is a banger
hey im only 15 and this is the bomb!!!!!
Written by Legend, John Scott Sherril🇺🇲👈🎸
this is awesome john is the man
John is the best
His BEST song Ever....
Love this song....
Morley's fiddle is great as is Stuart Duncan, Vassar Clements, etc. but John's unique voice makes it for me. ... but, they're all just so enjoyable to listen to. You can bet 'Possum listened to a bunch of 'em before he checked out - Bless him.
Saw that fiddle!!
One of the best
me too. i have loved it ever since.
Amazing
His name's Tom Morley - he's currently playing with a traditional/Celtic
group called Mithril.
He hawt AF🌹🌹🌹love him
I agree! He has always been my fantasy man.
Awsome singer, he is one handsome dude
Handsome
Good.job.john.anderson
Love me some John Anderson!