Dude the comment about the quality camera work 😂 I didn’t think I could laugh at this clown any harder until I read that and paid attention 😂😂😂 thanks !!!
***** The economic meltdown ended. The collapse of the auto industry and housing market ended. The War in Iraq ended. 40 million uninsured was ended. The life of Bin Laden was ended. If you want to make a case that things are just the same or worse than they were 8 years ago, you need to ignore a whole lot of evidence to the contrary.
There are kids who weren't even alive when this vid dropped that are entering high school that have never lived without being in a recession. lmao look at that mighty eagle soaring
Soaring towards the end of Biden's failed residency and we're doing even worse than 15 years ago. 15 years ago I couldn't land any full time job but I could afford an apartment with friends, 15 years later I need to work full time just to afford groceries. God bless.
Oh man. How can you not just listen to this on repeat! Quality worbling and dramatic pauses ... interrupted by his own laughter. Wow. This is a man pissing on his own dreams. You're the best, Ashland!
This song and "proud to be an american" haunted me for the decade I lived in the US. Hope this stuff from the last 20 years finally goes away for good.
When singing this song, John Ashcroft saw a teary-eyed woman in the audience. After the show, John approached her and said, "I couldn't help noticing that you appeared move by my rendition of 'Let the Mighty Eagle Soar.' You must be a real Patriot." "Actually," said the woman, "I'm a singing teacher."
@irishseano, ...in the alley, under the shower, on the toilet, during dinner, at a restaurant, as a wedding guest, and especially on the freeway when the cops pull me over for drunk driving. "Let the Eagle soar, your Honor!"
And risk a songwriter of such value? Sometimes an artist is simply too valuable to send into battle. This is self-evidently one such case. The voice. The face. The presence. John Ashcroft is the whole package.
This eagle's place is in the sky. She's still got a lot of flying to do. You can see it in her eye, Though she's cried a bit For what we've put her though. She's soared above the lifted lamp That guards sweet freedom's door. In the dews, the damps, the watchfires Of a nation torn by war. Oh, she's far too young to die You can see it in her eye She's not yet begun to fly. It's time to let the mighty eagle soar once more. Let the eagle soar, Like she's never soared before. From rocky coast to golden shore, Let the mighty eagle soar. Soar with healing in her wings, As the land beneath her sings: 'Only God, no other kings.' Let the mighty eagle soar. This country's far too young to die. We've still got a lot of climbing to do, And we, we can make it if we try. Built by toils and struggles God has led us through. We've fought for freedom dear both here and on the distant shore Paid a price a sacrifice A price you can't ignore Oh, we're far too young to die We can make it if we try We've not yet begun to fly. It's time to let the mighty eagle soar once more. Let the eagle soar, Like she's never soared before. From rocky coast to golden shore, Let the mighty eagle soar. Soar with healing in her wings, As the land beneath her sings: 'Only God, no other kings.' Let the mighty eagle soar. Let the eagle soar, Like she's never soared before. From rocky coast to golden shore, Let the mighty eagle soar. Soar with healing in her wings, As the land beneath her sings: 'Only God, no other kings.' Let the mighty eagle soar. 'Only God, no other kings.' Let the mighty eagle soar.
I knew I would find your kind in this section who think this is good. Let me guess. You're an old Republican possibly Trump supporter. I know it. Most people think this is phony and cringy.
The first time I found this, I was in the deepest parts of RUclips, watching old videos from accounts that haven’t been accessed in years. As I crossed the threshold of being on RUclips for over 7 hours, I, a 13 year old from Tennessee stumble across the 79th U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft at approximately 3:48am on January 19, 2014. Weary eyed and beyond a reasonable amount of exhaustion, I think to myself, have I found it? Have I found what was never meant to be found? God must have put this video within my reach, but made my journey tedious and boring. As I sat in my bed, watching every glorious moment of the 306 second beauty, I began to cry. Cry because I was tired, but also because I had achieved something on RUclips little have done. I had seen all realms of this loving, incredible video sharing platform. As John Ashcroft, a man in his mid sixties, chocked our the final words to this glorious song, I passed out from the amount of fullness my heart had gained.
Your comment was spot on and very well stated. John brings a lively and inspiring melody to the song however he is able to do it in his own uniquely patriotic style as was shown in his Somewhat vitriolic tenure. Quiet dignity and reverence and a cadence on par with some of the Worlds musical greats. I'd like to now quote a famous saying from Aristotle- that I think would help sum up the vested and intense interests you have procured in your seven plus years in researching and watching with RUclips, your Passion for older and somewhat esoteric videos.. ("In all of nature there is something of the marvelous.") I think this quote, Not only summarizes John's song, But also summarizes the beauty of the wild wind swept Eagle and it's symbolic flight. As it soars to freedom and patriotically makes it's way Across America; through the Mississippi Delta, over the fruited plains, across the rockies into it's final destination of an unbridled passionate yet somewhat reunified into our collective American yet universal freedoms... Deferred. The last word there.. I wanted you to reflect on Langston Hughes for a moment.. Thank you for your time...J
Let the mighty eagle soar, with healing in her wings? This guy is out of his mind. So we "healed" 100,000 Iragis, and displaced 2 million from their homes? He's got a lot of nerve singing about "Iraqi shores". Enjoy it while you can, Ashcroft, you are on your way out.
Boss: "We have a presentation in the auditorium today." Me: "Oh, uh...I really need to work on this thing." Boss: "Attorney General John Ashcroft is going to be there, you really need to make this." Me: "Wow, that's amazing. I really would, i mean, that sounds exciting, but these have to be done by five." Boss: "He's going to sing." Me: "I'll fucking be there."
Something can be atrocious and still have entertainment value derived from it. While I'll admit that Ashcroft is fairly competent as a singer, this song is so overly sentimental and corny in its patriotism (without a shred of irony or self-awareness) that it's more laughable than anything else. Unintentional comedy at its finest.
If I had the money, I would sponsor a contest of big-name performers singing this song earnestly and seeing who can sell it the best. Trying to think of some names now ...
kbb pll if you had any appreciation for the art of cinematography and more importantly for the flag, then you too would have been deeply moved by that part
Adam Craig the singing is pretty good compared to what? I would call it pretty average... at best. as far as the song goes, it's about as fresh as a 150 year old hymn. the tempo is as slow as it can be without coming to a complete standstill and the melodic and harmonic composition is about as flavorful as water. you could probably find more relevance in your daily horoscope than you can in those braindead lyrics
No, insanity is being nurtured and sheltered from the tyrannies of the world by the mighty eagle and scorning her for trying to protect you. LET THE MIGHTY EAGLE SOAR LIKE SHE'S NEVER SOARED BEFORE FROM ROCKY COAST TO GOLDEN SHORE LET THE MIGHTY EAGLE SOAR
"I promise I won't mention Ben Rickert and dirty bomb in the same sentence."
*gets hung up on*
Thank you so much - i forgot where the hell i recognized this from
John Ashcroft on February 23, 2002 at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina.
I always thought it was Ben Rickert singing it.
or 9/11, or Patriot Act, or any of a thousand insults we tolerated and accepted while clapping like seals for jon stewarts zingers....
Charlie: Jesus Christ ...
Every time I see this, I always think it's something Principal Skinner would do.
I'm sure Skinner sings this in the shower but not to loud as to not disturb mother.
I had that same thought. Ashcroft even reminds me of Principal Skinner.
auggie87 SKINNER! Are those hamburgers you're cooking?!
Krooksbane
Steamed Hams
Am I so out of touch? No, it's the children who are wrong.
He has the vibrato of a catalytic converter
@benno291980, 👍 remarkably funny ...your comment, not Ashcroft's performance. 😅😂
😂
The king of the diphthong. Those ooooohhhhhhsss
From a Buick LeSabre
When I called the Dept. of Defense, they put me on hold and played this song.
Benjamin Britt I don't know what's worse, this or the fact that the DOD puts callers on hold
Was it the most excruciating wait ever?
@@julylady24 yes.
😅😅😅😅
It’s comments like this that restore my faith in humanity 🏅🏅 I’m gonna be laughing for a while. Thanks.
The Big Short brought me here.
I cried... a tiny tear trickled down my cheek and turned into a mighty soaring eagle
I saw the wholey ass THING & he DIDZ.
@@heatherpdavishasaids IF you didn't like it, why do you come here and read comments? TROLL or what? SPEAK ENGLISH ugh
Tim and Eric quality camera work. Absolutely incredible
This made me laugh so hard.
Dude the comment about the quality camera work 😂 I didn’t think I could laugh at this clown any harder until I read that and paid attention 😂😂😂 thanks !!!
John, you know you're not supposed to call me on this number.
Jaime*
I'll try to refrain from saying Ben Rickert and dirty bomb in the same sentence.
*Answers phone* Ben Rickert.
This is such remarkable self-parody (both at an individual and national level) that I really find it difficult to convey in words.
Thanks for reminding me about this Joe Rogan...
… Thanks a lot.
Crash//Burn Crash//Burn hahaha man that’s why I watched it too
please tell me what episode of JRE this was ?
@@zakVSzak #1303 with Tommy Chong
Before that it was played on JRE #634 with Abby Martin
He is such a 70's kid. Singer Songwriter era fan. "With healing in her wings". Wow dude. Wow.
This is the theme song by which America was fucked over for 8 horrendous years.
And soon trump or hillary, the downward spiral never ends! :D
***** The economic meltdown ended. The collapse of the auto industry and housing market ended. The War in Iraq ended. 40 million uninsured was ended. The life of Bin Laden was ended. If you want to make a case that things are just the same or worse than they were 8 years ago, you need to ignore a whole lot of evidence to the contrary.
You are an idiot who does not remember history. The economic meltdown occurred. The war in Iraq started.
9/11's greatest hits
Lord Benjamin Carter with the platinum single Buckshot by Dick Chaney
Wait for the covid remix
The comments stopped at 911
John Ashcroft is an even better singer than he is a political thinker!
That's not saying much!
lol
The fragile human mind simply crumbles under the weight of Ashcroft soaring in all his glory
John Ashcroft just mopped the floor with every singer that has ever existed.
I'm waiting for someone to hit the red "X" - OR - the gold buzzer! 😂 😂 😂 😳 🙄 🤮🤮🤮
@littleteethkeith, nah, he was mopping up the bird droppings.
It soared straight into a recession. Thanks, guys!
Not a patch on 2022
Still relevant in 2022. Hilarious and sad all at once.
There are kids who weren't even alive when this vid dropped that are entering high school that have never lived without being in a recession. lmao look at that mighty eagle soaring
Soaring towards the end of Biden's failed residency and we're doing even worse than 15 years ago. 15 years ago I couldn't land any full time job but I could afford an apartment with friends, 15 years later I need to work full time just to afford groceries. God bless.
Oh man. How can you not just listen to this on repeat! Quality worbling and dramatic pauses ... interrupted by his own laughter. Wow. This is a man pissing on his own dreams. You're the best, Ashland!
lol you know his friends didnt stop him from doing this because they were like, "no, this needs to happen."
Haha...
Thank you Michael Moore for letting me know of this masterpiece
I laughed so hard reading your comment! You're definitely right! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Who needs Abu Ghraib when you have this ?
This song and "proud to be an american" haunted me for the decade I lived in the US. Hope this stuff from the last 20 years finally goes away for good.
"Can we get some breadsticks or something?" -The audience
Breadsticks? Try rotten tomatoes or something!
Zoom in on that flag. Now zoom back out. Now zoom back in, real close. Now make the camera all blurry. There ya go. GREAT SPECIAL EFFECTS BRO!!!
I was wondering wtf the camera's doing!
2:11 lol
YES! Camera man is feeling it every bit as much as Johnny.
One of those things where if you wrote it in a movie people would think it was way too silly for a movie.
When singing this song, John Ashcroft saw a teary-eyed woman in the audience.
After the show, John approached her and said, "I couldn't help noticing that you appeared move by my rendition of 'Let the Mighty Eagle Soar.' You must be a real Patriot."
"Actually," said the woman, "I'm a singing teacher."
womp womp...
Who else came back to (or discovered) this because of "The Big Short"? :D
I did. I didn't expect anything like this.
me either. amazing.
me
You just found out about this? I knew about it when it was on the news and late night TV 10+ years ago.
I remember this from it .... and then Joe reminded me again of its existence .
I can't believe that I have been enjoying this video so intensely for six years! I'm going to be watching it for another 60!
You've been enjoying it for 18 years
The songbird of his generation. Truly an inspiration.
his vibrato sounds like my car on a cold morning
me unironically listening to this song for the 3rd time - how did it come to this
It goes hard
its really good
he sings better than me- but the lyrics are really the best part.
I would watch this more often but I don't have the time, because I always have to set aside an hour for laughing.
who else is here cuz of the Joe Rogan Tommy Chong podcast??
lol me
@@ThePhunkyPharaoh hehehe 😉
You got me...
I'd seen this before but forgot how cringy it was....until the Chong podcast.
Love hearing Tommy Chong laugh when joe says “let the eaaaaaaagle soar”
ok, he can be a devil.
but this song is just great.. what a wonderful song.. i'm a brazilian musician and i really got great emotion hearing this.
I know it's been 12 years. But damn. I would laugh if you didn't sound so serious.
This is GOLD 😂
My goal is to memorize every line and be able to belt this out at will,whenever,wherever.
🇺🇸
@irishseano, ...in the alley, under the shower, on the toilet, during dinner, at a restaurant, as a wedding guest, and especially on the freeway when the cops pull me over for drunk driving. "Let the Eagle soar, your Honor!"
@@user-jp9gr7ik8x you know it! It’s an all timer.😂 Remember the healing in her wings in times of turmoil.
the focal racks on the flag starting at 2:30 was hilarious.
Cigarette Smoking Man breaks loose
X files lol
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Conway Twitty.
This song is the musical equivalent of Manos: the Hands of Fate.
MrsPaul looool...
One small caveat to add to that: Manos isnt as depressing
The Master approves.
Makes Torgo's Theme sound like Beethoven.
He killed it! Knocked it out of the park! The mighty eagle, that is...
@pablo2541, stick a fork in it; it's done! Both Ashcroft and the bird.
Pretty eccentric vibrato, Ashy!
We should have known we were the bad guys the second this started.
Late but worthy: 🤣
This performance makes my ears and stomach sore!
This is the shit they play on loop in Guantanamo. "JUST FUCKING SHOOT ME ALREADY!!! AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!"
At 1:20 Ashcroft sings 'from Iraqi coast to golden shares'.
Emile La Rana Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that lol
Emile La Rana lol i think he was trying to say "from rocky coast to golden shores" but what they heck does that mean anyway. Your lyrics fit better.
*Soaring intensifies*
Lol
John Ashcroft was a singular talent! 💥☢️💥
I feel bad for his wife. She had to wake up to this shit every morning as he practiced in the shower.
And risk a songwriter of such value? Sometimes an artist is simply too valuable to send into battle. This is self-evidently one such case. The voice. The face. The presence. John Ashcroft is the whole package.
This was the longest five minutes of my life.
Jubach you are now prepared for whatever horrors life may hurl at you
This eagle's place is in the sky.
She's still got a lot of flying to do.
You can see it in her eye,
Though she's cried a bit
For what we've put her though.
She's soared above the lifted lamp
That guards sweet freedom's door.
In the dews, the damps, the watchfires
Of a nation torn by war.
Oh, she's far too young to die
You can see it in her eye
She's not yet begun to fly.
It's time to let the mighty eagle soar once more.
Let the eagle soar,
Like she's never soared before.
From rocky coast to golden shore,
Let the mighty eagle soar.
Soar with healing in her wings,
As the land beneath her sings:
'Only God, no other kings.'
Let the mighty eagle soar.
This country's far too young to die.
We've still got a lot of climbing to do,
And we, we can make it if we try.
Built by toils and struggles
God has led us through.
We've fought for freedom dear
both here and on the distant shore
Paid a price a sacrifice
A price you can't ignore
Oh, we're far too young to die
We can make it if we try
We've not yet begun to fly.
It's time to let the mighty eagle soar once more.
Let the eagle soar,
Like she's never soared before.
From rocky coast to golden shore,
Let the mighty eagle soar.
Soar with healing in her wings,
As the land beneath her sings:
'Only God, no other kings.'
Let the mighty eagle soar.
Let the eagle soar,
Like she's never soared before.
From rocky coast to golden shore,
Let the mighty eagle soar.
Soar with healing in her wings,
As the land beneath her sings:
'Only God, no other kings.'
Let the mighty eagle soar.
'Only God, no other kings.'
Let the mighty eagle soar.
Lyrics by Mrs. Johnson's third grade class....
2:11
That moment when the camera person totally lost interest
Cant believe they put this in 'The Big Short'
This is one of my most favorite clips ever. I love it.
God Bless!!!!
I knew I would find your kind in this section who think this is good. Let me guess. You're an old Republican possibly Trump supporter. I know it. Most people think this is phony and cringy.
Jonni Bonano god bless AMERICA!!! is what you meant to say but since you evidently worship satan I can see why you screwed it up
This is right up there with "Lesbian Seagull". Classic.
I'll never unsee this
Leigh Hammond yes join the rest of us in being scarred for life
Let the mighty ego soar, indeed.
Oh god its so good and wholesome for my good christian family oh boy it fills me with hope and properity for this great nation. Im so glad we're free
Fallinldols 😁
Nice Camera work. Actually attached to a soaring eagle by chance?
Killed me :D 😂👏🦅
Let her sore and let us love her for doing so.🥰
The first time I found this, I was in the deepest parts of RUclips, watching old videos from accounts that haven’t been accessed in years. As I crossed the threshold of being on RUclips for over 7 hours, I, a 13 year old from Tennessee stumble across the 79th U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft at approximately 3:48am on January 19, 2014. Weary eyed and beyond a reasonable amount of exhaustion, I think to myself, have I found it? Have I found what was never meant to be found? God must have put this video within my reach, but made my journey tedious and boring. As I sat in my bed, watching every glorious moment of the 306 second beauty, I began to cry. Cry because I was tired, but also because I had achieved something on RUclips little have done. I had seen all realms of this loving, incredible video sharing platform. As John Ashcroft, a man in his mid sixties, chocked our the final words to this glorious song, I passed out from the amount of fullness my heart had gained.
Your comment was spot on and very well stated. John brings a lively and inspiring melody to the song however he is able to do it in his own uniquely patriotic style as was shown in his Somewhat vitriolic tenure. Quiet dignity and reverence and a cadence on par with some of the Worlds musical greats. I'd like to now quote a famous saying from Aristotle- that I think would help sum up the vested and intense interests you have procured in your seven plus years in researching and watching with RUclips, your Passion for older and somewhat esoteric videos.. ("In all of nature there is something of the marvelous.") I think this quote, Not only summarizes John's song, But also summarizes the beauty of the wild wind swept Eagle and it's symbolic flight. As it soars to freedom and patriotically makes it's way Across America; through the Mississippi Delta, over the fruited plains, across the rockies into it's final destination of an unbridled passionate yet somewhat reunified into our collective American yet universal freedoms... Deferred. The last word there.. I wanted you to reflect on Langston Hughes for a moment.. Thank you for your time...J
Proof Elvis is still alive. The secret is out now.
this is genius. great comedy.
Is this a concert held in a government press conference room? I am not familiar with it, so please let me know.
Know why he sings so well...cuz hes an actor just like everyone in politics..a highly orchestrated production implemented to satisfy the public
Let the mighty eagle soar, with healing in her wings? This guy is out of his mind. So we "healed" 100,000 Iragis, and displaced 2 million from their homes? He's got a lot of nerve singing about "Iraqi shores". Enjoy it while you can, Ashcroft, you are on your way out.
John's wife: "Why the fuck did I breed with this male?"
2:12 perhaps the most majestic pan I've ever seen
My god. Make it stop.
I'm playing this to annoy my co workers and students right now
Boss: "We have a presentation in the auditorium today."
Me: "Oh, uh...I really need to work on this thing."
Boss: "Attorney General John Ashcroft is going to be there, you really need to make this."
Me: "Wow, that's amazing. I really would, i mean, that sounds exciting, but these have to be done by five."
Boss: "He's going to sing."
Me: "I'll fucking be there."
Was looking for Richard Ashcroft, but this is definitely a more adequate example of elaborate songcraftsmanship.
Needs more cowbell.
this nigga pretty good. don't hate you know you like it
+thersten You like this rubbish? You should have continued beyond kindergarten in your academic studies.
+Deschutes Maple I challenge you to a game of wits. I bet I win
+thersten Oh, how euphoric of you.
Thersten wins the internets for the date in question for this most perceptive comment!
Something can be atrocious and still have entertainment value derived from it. While I'll admit that Ashcroft is fairly competent as a singer, this song is so overly sentimental and corny in its patriotism (without a shred of irony or self-awareness) that it's more laughable than anything else. Unintentional comedy at its finest.
You gotta see this in person! The drum solo is amazing!
If I had the money, I would sponsor a contest of big-name performers singing this song earnestly and seeing who can sell it the best. Trying to think of some names now ...
John Ashcraft is now the CEO of his own lobbyist firm. Watch the profits soar.
Good for him. Hes making a good living unlike you, complaining about other peoples wealth.
@@kulio1214 You think being a revolving-door lobbyist is a "good living?" Do you also think that being a human trafficker is a good living?
@@JohnBrown-pq9tj you're comparing human trafficking to lobbying? Opinion DISCARDED
@@kulio1214 Boy you're a simpleton. Go play outside. In traffic.
true american christians will not be victorious without lots and lots of money
You know if you play this over Triumph of the Will, it synchs up perfectly!
I like the part where we can't figure out how to focus on the flag.
kbb pll if you had any appreciation for the art of cinematography and more importantly for the flag, then you too would have been deeply moved by that part
Wow, what a renaissance man...
MysticHydra lol
i dont know whats worse, the song, the singing, or the camera work...
I know what you mean. I also think the lyrics might be my personal biggest pet peeve.
Adam Craig the singing is pretty good compared to what? I would call it pretty average... at best. as far as the song goes, it's about as fresh as a 150 year old hymn. the tempo is as slow as it can be without coming to a complete standstill and the melodic and harmonic composition is about as flavorful as water. you could probably find more relevance in your daily horoscope than you can in those braindead lyrics
CallDwn theSky tbf for a non professional singer he’s doing an ok job. Still fucking nuts though 😂
Should be the theme song to a 1970's Soap Opera about an oil dynasty.
Excuse me, do you remember the name?
Sounds more like "Mighty Eagle sore" than "Mighty Eagle soar" LOL
The Mighty Eagle Sore makes my head sore.
I walked in on my dad hanging himself to this 3 times... he finally got his wish. Happy birthday paw
damn, Weird Al wouldnt even touch this one, its gold by itself.
the camera movements in the beginning are the cherry on top
Who's here after Joe Rogan?
THIS SONG SHOULD REPLACE THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER!!😅😊😂
he did a great job singing this
Soar with healing in her wings, as the land below her sings ❤
This man is insane.
This might be the best comment. Out of a brilliant comment section I might add. Good work.
No, insanity is being nurtured and sheltered from the tyrannies of the world by the mighty eagle and scorning her for trying to protect you.
LET THE MIGHTY EAGLE SOAR
LIKE SHE'S NEVER SOARED BEFORE
FROM ROCKY COAST TO GOLDEN SHORE
LET THE MIGHTY EAGLE SOAR
I guess I'll never be having any kids............ I just laughed my bollocks off :o(
I’m saddened to report that the Eagle killed himself shortly after hearing this. RIP Eagle.
Between this and MC Rove, this has proved to be the funniest administration in U.S. history.
I desperately want this song played at my funeral. Why? Because I'll be dead and won't have to listen to it!
I still can't believe this crazy person was allowed to hold a public office.
This gentleman is a patriot. He got my vote. God bless America.
😂
This is on every Republican politician's playlist
Yes! All must grovle beneath John Ashcroft's feet as he blows us away in all his glory