👏👏 very good review. Thank you for a complete and honest roots story on Oliver. I have watched reactors videos to this song for the last 5 days just to see if people really GOT THE MEANING behind his lyrics and how many would take the time to find out his story. A few actually did but the majority didn’t sadly. This is why I thank you for trying to keep his story true to facts. I’ve been amazed to watch this song go world wide and see how it unites people all over the world. Truly Gods hand is all over this. Now, I must say. I almost didn’t click on your review. Mainly because of your attire on your thumb nail. Just a little to provocative for my taste but I’m glad I changed my mind and gave you a shot. Great work. Your better than our so called investigative journalist these days. God Bless ❤
Also on your last note I had to chuckle because it reminds me of the scene in Spinal Tap: "What's wrong with being sexy?" "Sex*isst* Nigel! *ist* *ist*" 😅
This was actually a very good video, thank you, I have been following Oliver (Chris) Anthony since his 3rd day of release, you have done the most extensive job of making a good impression of his knowledge base on his actual life story, I also have listened to this song over 100 times plus all his other work, I love “ Rich Men North of Richmond”. “I just want to get sober” and “Virginia” he has put his soul into all 3 of these, also the rest of his catalog is amazing, this young man is a superstar waiting to happen 😉
Interesting, I've watched reactions for the past several days and the majority got exactly what he was saying. Maybe that has something to do with us watching people from different cultural backgrounds 🤷
I played this song for my husband last night, after the kids were in bed. We laid in bed and I watched my husband break down and cry. It crushed me. I’ve seen him cry 2 times in his 53 years, when his dad died and when his mom died. Oliver’s soul touched ours for the few minutes when we listen to him sing this song. We realized we are not alone when we read the comments on that video. This is the anthem for the Average working American. Let those Rich Men North of Richmond take notice because this is a movement. We The People are not backing down and we KNOW what “they” are doing.
His teenage angst has grown into adult disgust!! Thank God he didn't give in to deleting himself! This is a MAN standing up for his beliefs and giving the world an ANTHEM that "enough is ENOUGH"!! Let's take this world back from the lying corrupt scum who "rule over" (Not Lead) us!!!
Even if he was a record industry plant ( which we know he's not) the song still stands. Plus the record industry would never let a song this good to come out. There is a rawness and genuine authenticity in him that no artist that went through the industry would retain.
Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 😊. I am not a Christian but I have to say that there MUST BE divine intervention in his life ❤. He is an inspiration and so humble. He deserves all the best and he will be blessed by God
It’s over the fourth commandment KJV. Sun day observance by FORCE of law. The Seventh Day Sabbath rest is from Genesis 2:2&3! God never changes. Jesus is our example 🌿
So many people across American have been ducking there heads from all the craziness over the past 2 decades. Everyday was another day of wondering if God is with us. Why are we going though this is it worth it. We felt alone and then Anthony Oliver put all his heart out there and let God fill his soul. He shared his soul with all of us and we all quickly remembered god is with us. We are all in this together. The darker it get the easier it will be to see the light. Surely we just heard a ray of light.
The first mistake people make is calling his song country music. He is tapped into his roots and his descendants. What he is playing in the style he's playing is Appalachian folk music. I live in Apalachian mountains My people come from the Apalachian mountains and I'm also a musician. Which a lot of us are up here. And he has a good voice for it. And no he's not rich it's just an old boy that decided to get his shit together and found God and had something to say. And most of America can resonate with it.
Kinda curious if you know where country music came from? Who started country music, where’d they come from? It was bluegrass type music, the people came from the Southern states. From the Appalachian mountains. It was bluegrass. The music industry that changed the music from bluegrass to country. I am not dismissing your opinion. I am stating what I hear. I hear bluegrass not folk music. Many put John Denver as a folk singer. I didn’t hear “folk music” from him either. As far as this youngman not having an accent I have to laugh. I’m laughing cause my dad’s side of my family are all from West Virginia Kentucky And Tennessee with the majority started in West Virginia. And I had asked my dad “ why doesn’t grandma sound like she’s from Kentucky” apparently she went to finishing school. Not even sure how they afforded that cause they were poor people. Anyhow this youngman probably lost his accent from being around people not from southern states. Again not dismissing your opinion. Just having a conversation.
I am french but live in Switzerland. I am 53 and have two sons. My fav band is the Ramones. I say that this guy is the new Bob Dylan behind a red beard. He is the guy who speaks up not for himself but for the people and not only the blue collars or the guys from his mountains but for anyone on the surface of this planet. ✊🇫🇷🇨🇭🎼🎸🌟
He was offered 8 million dollars by a record company....and turned it down ! Doesn't want to be "owned" by a record company ..... the guy is a genuine American folk hero !
Thanks for posting this narrative about Oliver. It clears up a lot of questions. Praise Jesus for Oliver’s salvation most of all and praise Jesus for using guys like Oliver. May the Lord bless and protect Oliver and his family.
He is as Real as it gets. He has already turned down 8 mill and many other offers from Music companies. I think God has sent his voice to us as he is as real as it gets. To bring us all together. May god bless him and you. He has over 22 million already posted to him.
My Family's history is based in Appalachia. One thing I consistently see is Folks don't understand the Scots Irish Appalachian people. Their lives are expressed in their music. Not alot of literature comes from there and most of the documentaries end up centered around music. Because there is an abundance of it. Mr. Anthony may not live in the mountains, but he's definitely a product of his Family's roots.
Well FarmVille Virginia in southwest of Richmond Virginia and is in Blue Ridge mountains. It’s not the metropolitan areas of Charlottesville or Roanoke Virginia but isn’t NOT nowhere close the Virginia Beach. Heck, the Rednecks in Richmond are living large
I have irish ancestors and I am a french mom and an activist. This man is great and I hope more people will try to change the situation where they are. ✊🇫🇷🇨🇭🎼🎸🌟
Once in a great while a song comes around that overwhelms you with so many feelings, (only one other song for me that comes to mind) with a performance that is delivered with passion and authenticity. When you can listen to this over and over again and it still hits you like a sledgehammer and touches millons of people like Mr. Anthony did and will, I can only hope and wish him the very best, and a safe passageway wherever he may end up in life. Thank you Mr Anthony and Thank you young lady for this video, nicely done.
Please say what the other song is that touched you in a similar way I am looking for examples of music to show the power of music regardless of the genre or subject matter
@@johnprice867 it was someone very close to me, she has passed on was her favorite song and I listen to it now and then to remember her. Bobby Hatfield - The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody - live in 1965
I actually shop at the same grocery store, and have seen Christopher (aka oliver) in town. Life here in rural Virginia is very different from city life. Chris's music is not slanted to any political party - not Dem, not GOP, not Liberal vs Conservatives - to think that it is would be to misinterpret his work. It is about us - humanity - and how any government should SERVE its citizens, and allow them to live by the light that guides their individual feet. The enemy is not any particular political party - the enemy is the politicians, the "Rich Men North of Richmond" and we should all come together and fix this country NOW.
You are breath of fresh air, young lady! What a joy of a podcast, you have a new fan; one that appreciates your attention to detail on the story between the lines.
Thanks for a great review. I’ve been watching this amazing story unfold all week. I’m one of MANY people who love this song because of its power to unite people. I’m not a Christian. I’m not a democrat or a republican. But these rich men north of Richmond are destroying ALL of our lives. I’ve been watching responses to Oliver Antony’s song. It brings me comfort in dark times. This isn’t a problem with the libs or republicans it a problem of class, a problem of corruption. a problem of moral decay. I’ll be voting for Dr Cornel West in this coming election cycle. I would never vote for any of these rich men north of Richmond again.
Thank you for the information. there are a lot of mountain people with talent in the bluegrass music. in the 70's at a gass station near my home they get together and play and sing in the parking lot. those were good days.
Humility is perhaps a defining characteristic of a good man....being humble doesn't mean not embracing your talents, it means understanding where they came from.
Fantastic young lady! Absolutely awesome presentation. Now, as Oliver suggested, what will we do about these issues? Veterans time get involved locally. We all have rich men north of Richmond in our communities and now an anthem. Semper Fidelis
90 acres, is a start, it's not a ranch or grain operation or a cattle company. That's just a big yard in Texas or Alberta, Canada. I think Oliver Anthony will be this year's SuperStar if mainstream media doesn't start their typical bad behavior. He's a brilliant song writer, he can't take that away from himself. He deserves the accolades, he's earned it.
Very informative insight you researched. Oliver (Chris) already turned down at least an eight million dollar contract. He is very humble. Money is not his God. Praise the Lord!
It's 22 million today,,10 days in. I very much appreciate your positive and balanced review. It shows your heart is open. The "Rich Men North of Richmond" are desperately looking for a way to denigrate good souls like him. They are already hiring people to write hit pieces on Anthony. Thank you for being true to yourself, and sharing your excellent insights.
Like many, I’ve spent some of the weekend watching reaction videos to “Rich men..”, and this showed up in my feed - I’m glad it did, this was a great watch. Ive subscribed and looking forward to going through your other videos. I think Oliver’s explosion will only do good things for wider appreciation of roots/Appalachian/bluegrass/whatever music, hopefully you get a lot of new subscribers out of it. After listening to his guitar over and over again during reactions, I dropped by the Sweetwater site (best online music retailer). Not surprisingly they’re backordered on every model of Gretsch resonator 😂 - looks like Oliver’s inspiring a lot of people..
I'm 68 as of a couple of weeks ago.....and I keep hearing about how BOB Dylan was supposed to have been a major influence on my generation's music. Well....I think this Oliver Anthony character, whoever he may be or wherever he's come from IS bigger than Bob Dylan & I believe he's written this country's next new National Anthem.......if not an anthem for the entire planet.
When something is honest and true emotions run wild and this is absolutely honest and true. God is so good… God has given Oliver a beautiful heart and a wonderful talent, Oliver is sharing with the entire WORLD what God has so graciously has given him and we are blessed to receive it. What a special gift. Its sad that the other side is blind and ignorant, by the grace of God it’s possible they come to see the light. God bless Mr. Oliver Anthony God bless 🇺🇸
The record industry wishes they were this smart. They just know bubblegum bs pop country crap these days. The man has a torchered past. All the great writers in history do. It’s what makes their art so special because they go through the crap like we do and know how to relate it into words to speak for all of us.
I think this qualifies as a black swan event, so hang on for the controversy. People never thought a black swan existed until they found one, and I think black swans are beautiful. Very good video BTW.
I must say you my dear are one of the most compelling and brilliant speakers I’ve been exposed to in all my years. You’re so articulate and whip smart and share such a deep knowledge and enthusiasm about who and what you speak. I’m a little miffed as to why you don’t introduce yourself by name unless I’m missing something. I’ll go back and listen to the intro. But my beautiful young friend I’m so grateful to have found you and your channel and can’t wait to explore all the beautiful music and artists you so lovingly share with us all. Thank you so very much again. FL
This was so informative and really refreshing. He has been very open and honest explaining his name, his family, his experience. Loving all his songs! Thanks for taking the time and putting in the work.❤
I too almost didn't click on the video, but not for the same reason. I Love Love Love the song! And I half expected u to ruin it by saying something negative, and I wasn't ready to go there at all. Im Happy I gave you a chance and listened to what you had to say. 🙏 I agree with you 💯 % about him being an artist. He denies he is a good singer or guitar player. And he believes its just about the song that we like it. Not true we all feel what he feels. But its the whole package that made this go viral. I've binge watched as many reaction vids I've seen. Bottom line I hadn't heard anything negative being said. So thank you for putting this video out for any naysayers out there. Its a damn shame as he says in the song... that some people want to criticize something so beautiful. Sorry for swearing but, I thought it appropriate here. Kudos for doing this.❤🎉
THANK YOU for the chronological review of the miracle that this young man has experienced in his life and his music. Appreciate your taking the time to do the research and share the facts for us.
Please get him on your podcast. Excellent review! I agree with you this was, indeed, divine intervention ..his prayers were answered ...God is speaking to us through his music.
He's living in a trailer in the woods with a leaky roof that has a used tarp over it! What is wrong with people anyway starting conspiracy theories. I hope he doesn't get eaten up by the system and ruined. The vultures are out. Stay strong Chris!
OH my goodness! First of all...great podcast. It's great to see Oliver blowing up like this...we needed this message! At the end of your video where you say to check out some of your other content...I was like OH MY GOSH THAT LOOKS LIKE STEVE COOK! Back in the 90's I played bass for a band called KING KONGA...but I was not a "bass player"....I was a guitar player who could "play bass." The band just needed someone at the time and Steve was committed to an internship I think. So, I knew the guys and we did many shows and made a CD and I was happy to fill that role for a while. When Konga was ready to take the next step...they needed an actual BASS PLAYER and Steve was the guy. He is an incredible musician, a true pro, and they made some great music.
Oliver has too much authenticity, humility, and passion in his music to just be a plant. He is one of us and he has felt the pain you can see it in his face and hear it in his voice. As shallow and superficial as most of our stars are I would never believe anyone could pull off this kind of authenticity as a plant.
I usually watch a half dozen video's before I subscribe... But this time.. One video... bam... done!!... in a platform of really good video's.. yours is excellent.... I'm old... and can not be questioned....
Is it that "his RUclips" lacks direction, or maybe that's he is a normal person & not just another person thirsting for clicks, trying to work the algorithm? Most content & most people are so fake today that we don't know how to react to authenticity. Ninety acres is more than plenty when it is in the woods. He's got deer stands. He might be able to sell some of it as timber & then doze out a portion for cattle. Make a few ponds with a backhoe. God bless him. Most people have these grandiose dreams of fame & money and this guy just wanted to be content & self-sufficient. If he can put out one album & build the life he wants on a farm and then walk away from the media circus, good on him.
Up to 43 million views after 2 weeks now. Unprecedented! Loved around the world. People have had enough of the lies, standing up and listening when someone tells the truth.
Just subscribed to your channel. My mom was from Boone, North Carolina. Although born in Seattle and raised in southern California, i grew up loving the mountain music of the Appalachians. Intwresting fact, some Scottish covenanters were sold into slavery and worked side by side with black slaves. The plwintive mournful melodies often found in the blues came straight from the Scottish highlands.
I went down a rabbit hole years ago about the different variations of slavery in the history of the world and it was hauntingly fascinating. Your mother sounds like an amazing woman to have raised you with the music of the Appalachians! I can tell you have a strong appreciation for the music and i love that. If you have any suggestions for future Roots Rockumentaries please let me know! Thank you for being here and supporting the channel 🎵❤
You have that right, only God could have raised Chris to this level. The Holy Spirit, three chords and the truth is all Chris used to become a World Wide Phenomenon.
I'm so glad you liked it and so glad you are part of the Roots Music History family!! We have some fun on here and also have some great conversations, too. Hopefully you have seen/see some of the other episodes and feel the same way! Cheers! 🎵❤
I love this video. Love Oliver Anthony and love you for doing this video. Now, comes the hard part for me. I only like to have 10 subs on YT. Currently, have like 20. Question is, do I subscribe to this channel just because I really like this one video? Oh, what the heck, I'll subscribe and go through my list and see who I can replace later. Thanks for doing this video. 🙂
hi First time viewer and subscriber. Really enjoyed your research and report. To see God's intervention in his life and express this so beautifully truly blessed me and encouraged me.
Thank you so so much for being here and supporting the Roots Music History channel! This is why I started the channel. It's so apparent that God's plan touches these various musicians and songwriters to bring the world the music it needs to hear. In every story, there's such "serendipity" and "happenstance" and the songs seem to come to the songwriters in "minutes" so effortlessly the only way to explain it is Divine Music Intervention. ❤
Thanks for this great info. FYI paper mills are really hard, dangerous places to work for not enough money. Also 90 acres in some places don’t necessarily cost that much.
Now in order for a song and an unknown singer to blow up like this there is only one way it's even possible. First the song must connect with the people thru a period of economic struggle, and extreme fear of uncertainty for the people's stability in the future. Let's be historically true here, in the past 2 thousand years there have only been a handful of songs that had the connection to unite so many. Next the singer HAS to be genuine. Country blue collar workers and the people that this song has touched can smell city corruption on a person a mile away. We don't trust people or organizations at all. Family and close friends that have known each other for years MIGHT have earned a man's trust but in no way is it easy. This means if he was a plant his fame wouldnt have made it past his introduction video. This phenomenon is only possible organically no amount of money thrown at a song or singer could get the results that Oliver and this song has had
Amazing song, amazing lyrics with amazing commentary, what a story, This past week, I listened to a couple dozen of these types of music reviews from all races internationally. All reactions were very positive and emotional. Government Control-Despair-Hopelessness-Frustation-Drugs-Suicide, says it all. This song really hits home with the pain and suffering of both young and old. Also somewhat related to Country Bluegrass music genre of American roots music that developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region of the United States. Like:-->> "Worried Man Blues"
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👏👏 very good review. Thank you for a complete and honest roots story on Oliver.
I have watched reactors videos to this song for the last 5 days just to see if people really GOT THE MEANING behind his lyrics and how many would take the time to find out his story. A few actually did but the majority didn’t sadly. This is why I thank you for trying to keep his story true to facts. I’ve been amazed to watch this song go world wide and see how it unites people all over the world. Truly Gods hand is all over this.
Now, I must say. I almost didn’t click on your review. Mainly because of your attire on your thumb nail. Just a little to provocative for my taste but I’m glad I changed my mind and gave you a shot.
Great work. Your better than our so called investigative journalist these days.
God Bless ❤
Wow what a kind comment thank you so so much! I'm so glad that came through in the video! Welcome to the Roots Music History Family!
Also on your last note I had to chuckle because it reminds me of the scene in Spinal Tap: "What's wrong with being sexy?" "Sex*isst* Nigel! *ist* *ist*" 😅
This was actually a very good video, thank you, I have been following Oliver (Chris) Anthony since his 3rd day of release, you have done the most extensive job of making a good impression of his knowledge base on his actual life story, I also have listened to this song over 100 times plus all his other work, I love “ Rich Men North of Richmond”. “I just want to get sober” and “Virginia” he has put his soul into all 3 of these, also the rest of his catalog is amazing, this young man is a superstar waiting to happen 😉
Interesting, I've watched reactions for the past several days and the majority got exactly what he was saying. Maybe that has something to do with us watching people from different cultural backgrounds 🤷
I played this song for my husband last night, after the kids were in bed. We laid in bed and I watched my husband break down and cry. It crushed me. I’ve seen him cry 2 times in his 53 years, when his dad died and when his mom died.
Oliver’s soul touched ours for the few minutes when we listen to him sing this song. We realized we are not alone when we read the comments on that video. This is the anthem for the Average working American. Let those Rich Men North of Richmond take notice because this is a movement. We The People are not backing down and we KNOW what “they” are doing.
No weapon formed against you or your family and husband shall prosper in the name of Jesus amen ✝️🇺🇲❤️🤍💙🇺🇲✝️
His teenage angst has grown into adult disgust!! Thank God he didn't give in to deleting himself! This is a MAN standing up for his beliefs and giving the world an ANTHEM that "enough is ENOUGH"!! Let's take this world back from the lying corrupt scum who "rule over" (Not Lead) us!!!
Same here 🥲
Totally agree. Love it! ❤️
His "Ain't got a dollar" recorded on a cell phone with his dogs as the only audience is better than 99% of the stuff on the radio.
Have you heard "I want to go home"? Really good!
Facts
Amen to that!
Yeppers!
Even if he was a record industry plant ( which we know he's not) the song still stands. Plus the record industry would never let a song this good to come out. There is a rawness and genuine authenticity in him that no artist that went through the industry would retain.
He is probably controlled opposition. Nothing in the matrix is by accident.
Right, and that's the best damn reason for why he dang sure ain't an industry plant.
They tried to buy him out but his soul is not for sale!!
Exactly.
Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 😊. I am not a Christian but I have to say that there MUST BE divine intervention in his life ❤. He is an inspiration and so humble. He deserves all the best and he will be blessed by God
I'm so glad you are here!
God has his hand on Oliver.This man caught lightning in a bottle.God is moving and nothing can stop whats coming.
It’s over the fourth commandment KJV. Sun day observance by FORCE of law. The Seventh Day Sabbath rest is from Genesis 2:2&3! God never changes. Jesus is our example 🌿
So many people across American have been ducking there heads from all the craziness over the past 2 decades. Everyday was another day of wondering if God is with us. Why are we going though this is it worth it. We felt alone and then Anthony Oliver put all his heart out there and let God fill his soul. He shared his soul with all of us and we all quickly remembered god is with us. We are all in this together. The darker it get the easier it will be to see the light. Surely we just heard a ray of light.
The first mistake people make is calling his song country music. He is tapped into his roots and his descendants. What he is playing in the style he's playing is Appalachian folk music. I live in Apalachian mountains My people come from the Apalachian mountains and I'm also a musician. Which a lot of us are up here. And he has a good voice for it. And no he's not rich it's just an old boy that decided to get his shit together and found God and had something to say. And most of America can resonate with it.
YES 👏
YES 👏
Kinda curious if you know where country music came from? Who started country music, where’d they come from? It was bluegrass type music, the people came from the Southern states. From the Appalachian mountains. It was bluegrass. The music industry that changed the music from bluegrass to country. I am not dismissing your opinion. I am stating what I hear. I hear bluegrass not folk music. Many put John Denver as a folk singer. I didn’t hear “folk music” from him either. As far as this youngman not having an accent I have to laugh. I’m laughing cause my dad’s side of my family are all from West Virginia Kentucky And Tennessee with the majority started in West Virginia. And I had asked my dad “ why doesn’t grandma sound like she’s from Kentucky” apparently she went to finishing school. Not even sure how they afforded that cause they were poor people. Anyhow this youngman probably lost his accent from being around people not from southern states. Again not dismissing your opinion. Just having a conversation.
Haven't really heard anything like this since O Brother Where Art Thou. My inner Texan loves folk music and songs that tell a story.
I am french but live in Switzerland. I am 53 and have two sons. My fav band is the Ramones. I say that this guy is the new Bob Dylan behind a red beard. He is the guy who speaks up not for himself but for the people and not only the blue collars or the guys from his mountains but for anyone on the surface of this planet. ✊🇫🇷🇨🇭🎼🎸🌟
He was offered 8 million dollars by a record company....and turned it down ! Doesn't want to be "owned" by a record company ..... the guy is a genuine American folk hero !
Thanks for posting this narrative about Oliver. It clears up a lot of questions. Praise Jesus for Oliver’s salvation most of all and praise Jesus for using guys like Oliver. May the Lord bless and protect Oliver and his family.
He is as Real as it gets. He has already turned down 8 mill and many other offers from Music companies. I think God has sent his voice to us as he is as real as it gets. To bring us all together. May god bless him and you. He has over 22 million already posted to him.
Of course they're coming after him- he just got the ear of the world.
Thank you for this report- beautiful.
Bless you!
I am in the UK and this song as moved me like no other song as moved me in years good luck to him and all that he does in the future.
Oliver is a plant from God when we need him the most. thank you God and Oliver
My Family's history is based in Appalachia. One thing I consistently see is Folks don't understand the Scots Irish Appalachian people. Their lives are expressed in their music. Not alot of literature comes from there and most of the documentaries end up centered around music. Because there is an abundance of it.
Mr. Anthony may not live in the mountains, but he's definitely a product of his Family's roots.
Wow, I love it!!
Well FarmVille Virginia in southwest of Richmond Virginia and is in Blue Ridge mountains. It’s not the metropolitan areas of Charlottesville or Roanoke Virginia but isn’t NOT nowhere close the Virginia Beach. Heck, the Rednecks in Richmond are living large
I have irish ancestors and I am a french mom and an activist. This man is great and I hope more people will try to change the situation where they are. ✊🇫🇷🇨🇭🎼🎸🌟
100% all natural no fillers no artificial colors/flavors.
This is the most Consequencal song of our lifetime! No matter your race, ethnicity, religion, or gender, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! 🇺🇸
Once in a great while a song comes around that overwhelms you with so many feelings, (only one other song for me that comes to mind) with a performance that is delivered with passion and authenticity. When you can listen to this over and over again and it still hits you like a sledgehammer and touches millons of people like Mr. Anthony did and will, I can only hope and wish him the very best, and a safe passageway wherever he may end up in life. Thank you Mr Anthony and Thank you young lady for this video, nicely done.
Please say what the other song is that touched you in a similar way I am looking for examples of music to show the power of music regardless of the genre or subject matter
@@johnprice867 it was someone very close to me, she has passed on was her favorite song and I listen to it now and then to remember her. Bobby Hatfield - The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody - live in 1965
I actually shop at the same grocery store, and have seen Christopher (aka oliver) in town. Life here in rural Virginia is very different from city life. Chris's music is not slanted to any political party - not Dem, not GOP, not Liberal vs Conservatives - to think that it is would be to misinterpret his work. It is about us - humanity - and how any government should SERVE its citizens, and allow them to live by the light that guides their individual feet. The enemy is not any particular political party - the enemy is the politicians, the "Rich Men North of Richmond" and we should all come together and fix this country NOW.
You are breath of fresh air, young lady! What a joy of a podcast, you have a new fan; one that appreciates your attention to detail on the story between the lines.
Thank you!! Welcome to the Roots Fam!
He is a really humble fella. ❤
I'll pray your dreams come true Oliver
Thanks for a great review. I’ve been watching this amazing story unfold all week. I’m one of MANY people who love this song because of its power to unite people. I’m not a Christian. I’m not a democrat or a republican. But these rich men north of Richmond are destroying ALL of our lives. I’ve been watching responses to Oliver Antony’s song. It brings me comfort in dark times. This isn’t a problem with the libs or republicans it a problem of class, a problem of corruption. a problem of moral decay. I’ll be voting for Dr Cornel West in this coming election cycle. I would never vote for any of these rich men north of Richmond again.
A well put together and informative talk on Oliver's story took me on an attentive short journey. I thoroughly enjoyed. Keeping an eye on you!!
GOD , FAMILY COUNTRY GET RIGHT WITH THESE 3 THINGS AND THE WORLD WILL BE A BETTER PLACE ...🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for the information.
there are a lot of mountain people with talent in the bluegrass music. in the 70's at a gass station near my home they get together and play and sing in the parking lot. those were good days.
Humility is perhaps a defining characteristic of a good man....being humble doesn't mean not embracing your talents, it means understanding where they came from.
Fantastic young lady!
Absolutely awesome presentation. Now, as Oliver suggested, what will we do about these issues? Veterans time get involved locally. We all have rich men north of Richmond in our communities and now an anthem.
Semper Fidelis
90 acres, is a start, it's not a ranch or grain operation or a cattle company. That's just a big yard in Texas or Alberta, Canada.
I think Oliver Anthony will be this year's SuperStar if mainstream media doesn't start their typical bad behavior. He's a brilliant song writer, he can't take that away from himself. He deserves the accolades, he's earned it.
Christopher Oliver Anthony is exactly what this nation and world needs at this time.
Thank you! Your introduction is my first insight into this artist.God bless you.
Very informative insight you researched. Oliver (Chris) already turned down at least an eight million dollar contract. He is very humble. Money is not his God. Praise the Lord!
Oliver Anthony and Jason Alden are speaking prophetic words without planning to.
Agree with you! He’s an incredible talent. Love him. 💖🙏🇺🇸
It's 22 million today,,10 days in. I very much appreciate your positive and balanced review. It shows your heart is open. The "Rich Men North of Richmond" are desperately looking for a way to denigrate good souls like him. They are already hiring people to write hit pieces on Anthony. Thank you for being true to yourself, and sharing your excellent insights.
I hope he stays INDEPENDANT , he does not need a record label influencing his music and stealing his money.
Like many, I’ve spent some of the weekend watching reaction videos to “Rich men..”, and this showed up in my feed - I’m glad it did, this was a great watch. Ive subscribed and looking forward to going through your other videos. I think Oliver’s explosion will only do good things for wider appreciation of roots/Appalachian/bluegrass/whatever music, hopefully you get a lot of new subscribers out of it. After listening to his guitar over and over again during reactions, I dropped by the Sweetwater site (best online music retailer). Not surprisingly they’re backordered on every model of Gretsch resonator 😂 - looks like Oliver’s inspiring a lot of people..
I’m so glad thank you so much! Hopefully my other videos live up 🙈🤪❤️🔥
Game changer, world changer, going to the moon
I am inspired and humbled at the same time over this posting. Beautifully done ROOTS. Hats off to the lady doing the narration. Outstanding job!
Thank you!
I'm 68 as of a couple of weeks ago.....and I keep hearing about how BOB Dylan was supposed to have been a major influence on my generation's music. Well....I think this Oliver Anthony character, whoever he may be or wherever he's come from IS bigger than Bob Dylan & I believe he's written this country's next new National Anthem.......if not an anthem for the entire planet.
Amen!
He wrote a good song. We like the song. If he makes a buck good for him. The rest is none of your business.
When something is honest and true emotions run wild and this is absolutely honest and true.
God is so good… God has given Oliver a beautiful heart and a wonderful talent, Oliver is sharing with the entire WORLD what God has so graciously has given him and we are blessed to receive it. What a special gift.
Its sad that the other side is blind and ignorant, by the grace of God it’s possible they come to see the light.
God bless Mr. Oliver Anthony
God bless 🇺🇸
The record industry wishes they were this smart. They just know bubblegum bs pop country crap these days. The man has a torchered past. All the great writers in history do. It’s what makes their art so special because they go through the crap like we do and know how to relate it into words to speak for all of us.
They are trying to discredit him because they can't discredit what he said EVERYTHING is true!
I think this qualifies as a black swan event, so hang on for the controversy. People never thought a black swan existed until they found one, and I think black swans are beautiful. Very good video BTW.
Nice video - thank you.
Hes the real deal. Let him be. That song means more than 5he whole top 100. Simple man huge message.
I enjoyed this video as well...nice job! I hope the rich men north of Richmond don't corrupt him with wealth and power.
I must say you my dear are one of the most compelling and brilliant speakers I’ve been exposed to in all my years. You’re so articulate and whip smart and share such a deep knowledge and enthusiasm about who and what you speak. I’m a little miffed as to why you don’t introduce yourself by name unless I’m missing something. I’ll go back and listen to the intro. But my beautiful young friend I’m so grateful to have found you and your channel and can’t wait to explore all the beautiful music and artists you so lovingly share with us all. Thank you so very much again. FL
God bless from the UK 🙏
I pray for Oliver ver as God directs his path. May this song ignite a great awakening around the world.
This was so informative and really refreshing. He has been very open and honest explaining his name, his family, his experience. Loving all his songs! Thanks for taking the time and putting in the work.❤
Very informative! You are correct. Oliver doesn’t understand how talented he is. That’s often the case with talented people.
I too almost didn't click on the video, but not for the same reason.
I Love Love Love the song!
And I half expected u to ruin it by saying something negative, and I wasn't ready to go there at all.
Im Happy I gave you a chance and listened to what you had to say. 🙏
I agree with you 💯 % about him being an artist. He denies he is a good singer or guitar player.
And he believes its just about the song that we like it.
Not true we all feel what he feels.
But its the whole package that made this go viral.
I've binge watched as many reaction vids I've seen.
Bottom line I hadn't heard anything negative being said.
So thank you for putting this video out for any naysayers out there.
Its a damn shame as he says in the song... that some people want to criticize something so beautiful.
Sorry for swearing but, I thought it appropriate here.
Kudos for doing this.❤🎉
Thank you so much! I’m glad you are here and enjoyed this video and hopefully you like the other ones too!! 🎵😅
Oops I didn’t mean to do a laughing emoji haha!!! But oh well we can laugh too 😅
THANK YOU for the chronological review of the miracle that this young man has experienced in his life and his music. Appreciate your taking the time to do the research and share the facts for us.
Please get him on your podcast. Excellent review! I agree with you this was, indeed, divine intervention ..his prayers were answered ...God is speaking to us through his music.
How in the world am I just seeing your channel? Subscribed and set notifications to All! Great job young lady!
I didn't know about the Bongino offer. That's awesome. OA will be in good hands.
One of the better reviews out there
Thank you so much for the positive comment! I put a lot of effort into my roots rockumentaries so I really appreciate it !
Don't try to destroy this guy , he's real as we Are. Don't try to destroy him. He's awesome
He's living in a trailer in the woods with a leaky roof that has a used tarp over it! What is wrong with people anyway starting conspiracy theories. I hope he doesn't get eaten up by the system and ruined. The vultures are out. Stay strong Chris!
Watched a few of your videos today. One word: Amen.
Very informative video. Thank you so much!
Thank you for being here!!
OH my goodness! First of all...great podcast. It's great to see Oliver blowing up like this...we needed this message! At the end of your video where you say to check out some of your other content...I was like OH MY GOSH THAT LOOKS LIKE STEVE COOK! Back in the 90's I played bass for a band called KING KONGA...but I was not a "bass player"....I was a guitar player who could "play bass." The band just needed someone at the time and Steve was committed to an internship I think. So, I knew the guys and we did many shows and made a CD and I was happy to fill that role for a while. When Konga was ready to take the next step...they needed an actual BASS PLAYER and Steve was the guy. He is an incredible musician, a true pro, and they made some great music.
Wow insane!!! How cool is this! @stevecook8638
Love your channel and your Faith.
Thank you so much!
Loved this❣️👍✝️🛐🇺🇸
Oliver has too much authenticity, humility, and passion in his music to just be a plant. He is one of us and he has felt the pain you can see it in his face and hear it in his voice. As shallow and superficial as most of our stars are I would never believe anyone could pull off this kind of authenticity as a plant.
He is an American Hidden Gem!
Very informative and well done short documentary.
Thanks!
God moves in mysterious ways.
I usually watch a half dozen video's before I subscribe... But this time.. One video... bam... done!!... in a platform of really good video's.. yours is excellent.... I'm old... and can not be questioned....
Loved this!!
❤❤❤❤
Great video
Is it that "his RUclips" lacks direction, or maybe that's he is a normal person & not just another person thirsting for clicks, trying to work the algorithm? Most content & most people are so fake today that we don't know how to react to authenticity.
Ninety acres is more than plenty when it is in the woods. He's got deer stands. He might be able to sell some of it as timber & then doze out a portion for cattle. Make a few ponds with a backhoe. God bless him. Most people have these grandiose dreams of fame & money and this guy just wanted to be content & self-sufficient. If he can put out one album & build the life he wants on a farm and then walk away from the media circus, good on him.
Most in depth reaction I've seen yet 👍
Up to 43 million views after 2 weeks now. Unprecedented! Loved around the world. People have had enough of the lies, standing up and listening when someone tells the truth.
thank you for sharing this with us
Thank you for this excellent review. Greetings from France
Excellent commentary - thank you!
Just subscribed to your channel. My mom was from Boone, North Carolina. Although born in Seattle and raised in southern California, i grew up loving the mountain music of the Appalachians. Intwresting fact, some Scottish covenanters were sold into slavery and worked side by side with black slaves. The plwintive mournful melodies often found in the blues came straight from the Scottish highlands.
I went down a rabbit hole years ago about the different variations of slavery in the history of the world and it was hauntingly fascinating. Your mother sounds like an amazing woman to have raised you with the music of the Appalachians! I can tell you have a strong appreciation for the music and i love that. If you have any suggestions for future Roots Rockumentaries please let me know! Thank you for being here and supporting the channel 🎵❤
Great video! Wait, I forgot to say, Excellent video@!
Awesomeness thank you this guys going to blow up big time
You have that right, only God could have raised Chris to this level. The Holy Spirit, three chords and the truth is all Chris used to become a World Wide Phenomenon.
Awesome job
New to the channel and great breakdown of the new hit and Oliver’s history.
I'm so glad you liked it and so glad you are part of the Roots Music History family!! We have some fun on here and also have some great conversations, too. Hopefully you have seen/see some of the other episodes and feel the same way! Cheers! 🎵❤
I love this video. Love Oliver Anthony and love you for doing this video. Now, comes the hard part for me. I only like to have 10 subs on YT. Currently, have like 20. Question is, do I subscribe to this channel just because I really like this one video? Oh, what the heck, I'll subscribe and go through my list and see who I can replace later. Thanks for doing this video. 🙂
in the event one listens to his story, in his own words, you will hear he lives in a 27' trailer w/a tarp, on the property he still owes $60k 💜🙏💜‼
Thank you for adding this !
Please don’t destroy this young man. Just let him be.
hi First time viewer and subscriber. Really enjoyed your research and report. To see God's intervention in his life and express this so beautifully truly blessed me and encouraged me.
Thank you so so much for being here and supporting the Roots Music History channel! This is why I started the channel. It's so apparent that God's plan touches these various musicians and songwriters to bring the world the music it needs to hear. In every story, there's such "serendipity" and "happenstance" and the songs seem to come to the songwriters in "minutes" so effortlessly the only way to explain it is Divine Music Intervention. ❤
thanks
Thanks for the info...I enjoyed your presentation and style.
Nobody is saying the obvious. He is the Bob Dylan of our times. Like Guthrie in the 30s. The voice of Our Nation.
Oliver has not hidden any of those things.
I do not care where he came from.
I only care where he is going. I am happy for him and proud of him.
Thanks for this great info. FYI paper mills are really hard, dangerous places to work for not enough money. Also 90 acres in some places don’t necessarily cost that much.
Hes humble so refreshing.
Beautiful take on this situation
Now in order for a song and an unknown singer to blow up like this there is only one way it's even possible. First the song must connect with the people thru a period of economic struggle, and extreme fear of uncertainty for the people's stability in the future. Let's be historically true here, in the past 2 thousand years there have only been a handful of songs that had the connection to unite so many. Next the singer HAS to be genuine. Country blue collar workers and the people that this song has touched can smell city corruption on a person a mile away. We don't trust people or organizations at all. Family and close friends that have known each other for years MIGHT have earned a man's trust but in no way is it easy. This means if he was a plant his fame wouldnt have made it past his introduction video. This phenomenon is only possible organically no amount of money thrown at a song or singer could get the results that Oliver and this song has had
I love this channel young lady you’re awesom, you have a new sub 😊!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you are here and part of the Roots Music History Family !
Amazing song, amazing lyrics with amazing commentary, what a story, This past week, I listened to a couple dozen of these types of music reviews from all races internationally. All reactions were very positive and emotional. Government Control-Despair-Hopelessness-Frustation-Drugs-Suicide, says it all. This song really hits home with the pain and suffering of both young and old. Also somewhat related to Country Bluegrass music genre of American roots music that developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region of the United States. Like:-->> "Worried Man Blues"