My mom grew up in and her whole side of the family is from Sullivan County NY and Northern PA. Some crazy logging stories from down there. My Great Great Grandpa was a Teamster in the late1800s and turn of the century. He drove horse carts of lumber along the trails in the Catskills from PA to NY and back down again.
During a pretty bad case of insomnia, I happened upon this. I don't think I have ever watched and listened to a better video-audio combination that described the lifestyle I would enjoy till the day I die. If a man could have a theme song, I would be honored to label my character with this amazing sound. Thank you very much Van Wagner.
One of the most beautiful forests I ever saw was in Scotland. I was driving from Inverness to Ullapool and came across some amazing stands of timber. I was singing in pubs all over Scotland with my buddy RJ. We had a great time! thanks for writing.
My son and I we’re out at the Philmont Scout Ranch this last week. Part of our trek took us through the historical logging camp, Pueblano. The show at the staff camp included skits and a number of songs. One of the songs seemed super familiar, but I couldn’t place it. I kept singing that catchy tune as we hiked through the remainder of the trek. When I finally got service back at base camp I looked up the lyrics and found out why the song was so familiar…it was cousin Van’s “Cross Cut Saw”! Hearing your song’s chorus being sung by 50+ Scouts in the forested mountains of New Mexico was surreal. Your musical talent made an amazing trip even more special. Thank you!!!
I was at Philmont about a month ago. They sang this song in the opening campfire - I guess they stole it away from Pueblano. It was so catchy that I looked it up right away. I've learned to play it on mandolin and have called it as a tune at a local bluegrass/trad music jam that I go to sometimes in Roswell, GA. Love this song!
One of the best lumberjack ballads ever written, I can hear my great-grandparents singing this in Iowa and Kansas when they had to clear the land after the Civil War. I sing it all the time with my family and my daughter loves it so much!
fantastic song, I work in the woods in scotland and although there are thousands of miles between here and the US its still a moving song for any woodsman . Thanks for sharing this :)
I was at Laurel Hill State Park in Pennsylvania you played this song. The Heritage and the Legacy you leave behind will never be forgotten you are a very gifted songwriter I only wish I had that I definitely can play the drums awesome.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😇😇😇😇😇🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎼
I always dream of becoming as good as the old lumberjacks. I'm gonna try to scrounge up a felling saw and send it off to a filer after I restore it, and I have two 1950's double bit axes I'm gonna put handles to. Both I ground thin with a file and honed razor sharp with a stone. After that I need some tall timber. :)
I Love this song. I think it was one of the first of Van's songs that I heard. It struck a chord with me because I am interested in certain of the hand tools used by our ancestors. I have several crosscut saws and have taught myself how to use an axe to fell and buck trees with. Here in Central OK we don't have the large trees that other parts of the US do.
@@vanwags awesome, thank you! And very cool. I haven't cut further south than Bonner County (only 1 1/2 years working), but I may have a chance to work west of the Cascades for a week next year. Fingers crossed! Subscribed. Have a Merry Christmas/ holidays and a great new year
Thanks for asking. I don;t have tabs but I do have this songbook with lyrics and chords that my friends made for a bunch of my songs. all free. it's a pdf. vanwagnermusic.com/Van%20Wagner%20Songbook%208.12.2019.pdf
Hey there. I'm making a video featuring a crosscut saw competition. Was wondering if you would permit to use this in the video? I'm not making any money, just promoting a very small town, Raquette Lake, in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
thank you for the reply i am a new fan from Sullivan/Wyoming county happened to hear your interview on wvia this morning. side note i have been researching civil war flags but could only find regimen and battallion flags first tine i seen a U.S sanctioned design well two birds one stone.I will be playing your cds at work in Dushore the locals will love them.I hope to see you perform at one of the upcoming events i guess they are posted on your web site. Best wishes for you family and career enjoy your videos and songs thank-you
That is cool, i do logging as well, in Norway. I'm thinking of getting a skidder in the future, atm i don't do much, but i have operated some forwarders up through the last years
It's nice to know there's music this local. Hello from union county
My mom grew up in and her whole side of the family is from Sullivan County NY and Northern PA. Some crazy logging stories from down there. My Great Great Grandpa was a Teamster in the late1800s and turn of the century. He drove horse carts of lumber along the trails in the Catskills from PA to NY and back down again.
During a pretty bad case of insomnia, I happened upon this. I don't think I have ever watched and listened to a better video-audio combination that described the lifestyle I would enjoy till the day I die. If a man could have a theme song, I would be honored to label my character with this amazing sound. Thank you very much Van Wagner.
in my case it be " Champion at keepn them rolin" by the Dubliners
I was up working in Williamsport today van and I just had to play this song.
One of the most beautiful forests I ever saw was in Scotland. I was driving from Inverness to Ullapool and came across some amazing stands of timber. I was singing in pubs all over Scotland with my buddy RJ. We had a great time! thanks for writing.
My son and I we’re out at the Philmont Scout Ranch this last week. Part of our trek took us through the historical logging camp, Pueblano. The show at the staff camp included skits and a number of songs. One of the songs seemed super familiar, but I couldn’t place it. I kept singing that catchy tune as we hiked through the remainder of the trek. When I finally got service back at base camp I looked up the lyrics and found out why the song was so familiar…it was cousin Van’s “Cross Cut Saw”! Hearing your song’s chorus being sung by 50+ Scouts in the forested mountains of New Mexico was surreal. Your musical talent made an amazing trip even more special. Thank you!!!
Now that is cool! Thanks for sharing.
They still sing this song at Pueblano.
Just heard this gem for the forest time the other day at pueblano
I was at Philmont about a month ago. They sang this song in the opening campfire - I guess they stole it away from Pueblano. It was so catchy that I looked it up right away. I've learned to play it on mandolin and have called it as a tune at a local bluegrass/trad music jam that I go to sometimes in Roswell, GA. Love this song!
Philmont gang let’s gooo
One of the best lumberjack ballads ever written, I can hear my great-grandparents singing this in Iowa and Kansas when they had to clear the land after the Civil War. I sing it all the time with my family and my daughter loves it so much!
Thank you for the kind words about my song. I'm glad it helps you connect with your family roots. 3 chords and the truth.
Aye, sir! That is the truth! :)@@vanwags
My grandmother is from susquehanna Pennsylvania always want to visit it someday
YOU'RE THE BEST SCIENCE TEACHER EVER!
Great song. I was born in a paper mill town. My dad moved me for his work. The mill is in trouble and it hurts.
Great song and video. Love to see the historic Pennsylvania industries. I plan on watching all your videos within the next couple days. Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words man! Always nice to meet a kindred spirit.
I had the privelege to see Van at an apple festival in Perry County PA in Oct. 2010. I have been a fan since then.
fantastic song, I work in the woods in scotland and although there are thousands of miles between here and the US its still a moving song for any woodsman . Thanks for sharing this :)
Thanks for your kind words. It's nice to meet a kindred spirit. Van
I had a great time at your school today! I hop you enjoyed it and learned a lot about Pennsylvania history.
I was at Laurel Hill State Park in Pennsylvania you played this song. The Heritage and the Legacy you leave behind will never be forgotten you are a very gifted songwriter I only wish I had that I definitely can play the drums awesome.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😇😇😇😇😇🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎼
Thanks for the kind words. Lauren Hill is a great state park! I hope to cross paths with you again.
Thank mr.Baker for showing our class this song hope u still showing this masterpiece
I couldn’t stay away this is a god damn banger 🔥🔥🔥
I always dream of becoming as good as the old lumberjacks. I'm gonna try to scrounge up a felling saw and send it off to a filer after I restore it, and I have two 1950's double bit axes I'm gonna put handles to. Both I ground thin with a file and honed razor sharp with a stone. After that I need some tall timber. :)
Love this song, great story line. Nothin like the ole loggers of the north frontier. Would love to hear another logging song
What a beautiful, soulful song. Well done!
I Love this song. I think it was one of the first of Van's songs that I heard. It struck a chord with me because I am interested in certain of the hand tools used by our ancestors. I have several crosscut saws and have taught myself how to use an axe to fell and buck trees with. Here in Central OK we don't have the large trees that other parts of the US do.
+koviack exactly !
+koviack exactly !
I seen him perform this song live today
So did l
Met you at SAF. You are fabulous!!!
Hi Van.....looking forward to seeing you in August at the festival. You need to get to Ireland/Dublin and sing in the pubs....
LOVE this song!!!!!
Within every song that you wright there is a history lesson I just wish that songwriters wrote about stuff like this today
Exactly what he said. ^^ Music dont get no better than this
Beautiful song 👌
thank you! only to someone who loves history and the woods is this song considered beautiful. thanks!
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang!
I love it
Well done, Van.
You came to my school at St. Marys Mr. Wagner
Now that is a solo
Can I use this song in a video? I have a tree I'm planning on taking down with one of my crosscuts and this would be perfect accompaniment
hey man. sure thing. Idaho loggers have to help each other out! I logged in Stanely area. I live in PA now.
@@vanwags awesome, thank you! And very cool. I haven't cut further south than Bonner County (only 1 1/2 years working), but I may have a chance to work west of the Cascades for a week next year. Fingers crossed! Subscribed. Have a Merry Christmas/ holidays and a great new year
what is the "tieadotten"? in the hunt to find the tieadotten and make some mils hum. I am unfamiliar with this term
This was the local native american name for Pine Creek. Named for the giant white pines. tiadaghton.
Thank you! I love this song its been stuck in my head all week.
They sang this song at philmont
Need banjo tabs for this if you got em
Thanks for asking. I don;t have tabs but I do have this songbook with lyrics and chords that my friends made for a bunch of my songs. all free. it's a pdf. vanwagnermusic.com/Van%20Wagner%20Songbook%208.12.2019.pdf
@@vanwags this is even better. Thanks fam❤
Hey there. I'm making a video featuring a crosscut saw competition. Was wondering if you would permit to use this in the video? I'm not making any money, just promoting a very small town, Raquette Lake, in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.
very cool! help yourself. would sure appreciate a shout out in the credits if able. Van Wagner "Crosscut Saw", thanks!
@@vanwags Absolutely! Thanks so much!
i like that flag in the opening of the video what is it called and where can i find one awesome song
Thanks man! I am pretty sure it is the 1869 Us flag. A friend of mine made it by hand for our raft project. Thanks for listening!
thank you for the reply i am a new fan from Sullivan/Wyoming county happened to hear your interview on wvia this morning. side note i have been researching civil war flags but could only find regimen and battallion flags first tine i seen a U.S sanctioned design well two birds one stone.I will be playing your cds at work in Dushore the locals will love them.I hope to see you perform at one of the upcoming events i guess they are posted on your web site. Best wishes for you family and career enjoy your videos and songs thank-you
Are you / were you a logger? This is a great song btw
yep. worked in the woods on and off my whole life.
That is cool, i do logging as well, in Norway. I'm thinking of getting a skidder in the future, atm i don't do much, but i have operated some forwarders up through the last years
He'll yes I am a vanwagner also
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