Cross Canadian Ragweed - 17

Music video by Cross Canadian Ragweed performing 17. (C) 2002 Universal South Records, LLC

[@ChiefWawaC]

If you've come back to your hometown, you live this. I'm nearly 55 and still deal with it.

[@travishendrix7026]

53 here and the same for me brother. GenX forever!!

[@RobRoberts-sh7ou]

50 and I feel ya! Gen X, I feel ya too

[@manetasboy]

Cody was born in Texas, Grady was born in St. Louis, Randy and Jeremy were born in Oklahoma. They got their start in Yukon and their time in Stillwater really launched them. They even helped earn Stillwater the nickname "North Austin" because they do have an amazing Red Dirt sound. I'm an Okie and proud of these boys. Even got to hang a couple times with them in Wichita Falls after their concerts at Kay Yeager. Texas fans did play a major role in helping them rise to fame. Thanks for that.

[@1144Phoenix]

Wrong!!!

[@mr.spanks6990]

Shut up Phoenix you dont even have a real page L boy

[@jessicamartin2759]

I was born in 2015 but they broke up before I was even born my father like dedicated to the song So my family is from Oklahoma

[@coltenley2195]

I'm from stillwater & never once have I heard stilly be referred to as "North Austin" until now

[@tjbelcher3144]

Hell Texans are proud of these guys too. We got to see them in Kingsville,Tx at the rodeo right before they called it quits.

[@TheDTrain2335]

I have learned to appreciate this great song-even more over the years.

[@jeffreyminney1758]

Me too, this song gets better ever year

[@ryanngank5963]

I had this played at my Uncle's funeral almost 10 years ago. He was infamous in our hometown and loved CCR. I couldn't have chosen a better song than this. ❤️

[@jaderow1382]

Sitting here at 37 years old, they were my first concert ever when i was highschool To date the best concerrt ive ever been too. They put on an amazing song and this song always brings me back

[@gearjammer4779]

I remember when I was seventeen 39 1/2 years ago. I lived in a very small Oklahoma town. Went to a small High School with only 18 kids in my graduating class. I remember a very popular girl in my class that was pretty much “miss everything”. Her Mom was a teacher at a nearby school. The girl was well known to everyone around with a snotty attitude and perfect attendance for 13 years. You know the type. New cars, head cheerleader , very pretty, religous, and miss perfect. She was the first girl out of our graduating class that got pregnant out of wedlock. She didn’t marry the guy either. Got a menial job and married 3 or 4 times . Never made anything of herself. She died last year single and alone and was always dependent on her parents for help. I was the only classmate to attend her funeral. This song came out several years ago before her death of course and I always thought of her when I heard this song because she had it all including a bright future ahead of her and she blew it. She lived in our little town of 200 people her entire life. She’ll always be 17 in that town .

[@daverichardson7994]

Omg man

[@13craj]

Wow..that’s deep man.

[@terryfarr8904]

Must have been Blair. Lol

[@TheDakotak27]

Sounds like my town lol. Fox, OK.

[@TheDakotak27]

@James J Wow. Small world man. That lineman's name was Michael Benson. He was a beast. Held every powerlifting record for years. He still holds the total weight record I believe. And maybe the squat record. Unfortunately he passed away a few years ago. Supposedly someone poisoned his drink in college and he was messed up for the rest of his years and died early.

[@brettvedros]

Best band ever and most underrated ever. I wish their songs were played more often.

[@robertsmith1322]

Hell yes I definitely agree with that they definitely need to be out there more play it on the radio Brothers

[@stevecoomes8829]

Terribly underrated. Have a friend from Stillwater (I live in Ky.) who saw them many times in college. Lucky dude.

[@yamahakid450f]

@Steve Coomes I'm from stillwater too! Saw them right before they broke up.. one of my favorite bands and they're home town is right down the road in Perkins, Ok. I still hear what they're up to every now and again... try Cody Canada's band, he's the lead singer. There's some Cross canadian sound in some of their songs

[@WorldGoyimUnite]

Just found this band and absolutely agree! What beautiful music 🎶 🎵 ♥️

[@ayden3855]

Ong not rlly

[@Sadams707]

Sitting here 5/22 living in this shit show now ***** I wish I was back when I was 17

[@benemery1644]

Amen literally everything sucks infinitely more than it did 20, 10, even 5 years ago and just keeps getting worse

[@davidmurphree5713]

Truly an incredible band that sang about life in its honesty.

[@bmorgan1985]

Best band of all time to me. I'm from Alabama and never even been to Oklahoma, but damn every time I hear these guys it takes me back to my college days and the best times of my life. I hope you all are doing well. Hate I never got to see a show. Still listening 20 years later.

[@isaiahmajka3030]

Love these guys I live outside of Yukon 18 years now. Still playing their music as well

[@nathanfrisby3133]

Still listening to this great band and I have ever since they released their first album.

[@MelvinMeixner-uo5fn]

Iowa we here Oklahoma meant Texas unless they not football season. Wrestling na recruiting is different, no Wrestling teams in the schools here in Arkansas and dry County SO GO COWBOYS

[@jaderow1382]

First concert I ever went to And still to this day the best one.

[@brandonruhlen3643]

Glad im not the only one who love cross canadian ragweed

[@TheRedneckrappers]

You never really think about it until the moment passes you by. Had some great times back in the day

[@kevincrockett7655]

Me too. I'd give anything to go back to when I was 18-19. Had no idea how good life was at the time. Hindsight is always 20/20 tho right? But, then again, 20yrs from now, I'll be wishing for these days. We are never satisfied I guess. Gotta live life by the drop and act like there's no tomorrow.

[@mariedelozier2530]

Kevin Crockett ; hey, Kev, lemme tell'ya from a 67 yr old womans' perspecktive it just gets wilder and better if'y keep yer heart young,keep laffin' and keep havin'adventures!! Keep on singin' harmony and enjoy everything comes yer way,even th'hard stuff..it's what flavors life... Course it don't hurt one bit if'yv'e kept yer looks,stayed horny and gotta boyfriend(girl in yer case)ten years younger'n you!!

[@kevincrockett7655]

Marie DeLozier - How bout 17yrs younger than me, Marie? Lol. Met her in a club in Portland while i was "adventuring" and took her with me. Here we are 5yrs later and still together. We see things differently sometimes due to the age difference but I still say no regrets. Believe it or not, she's the one that has gotten milder after getting away from the dancing scene, and is trying to dial me back a notch! I don't think I'll ever act my age tho.

[@garretboyd3092]

Cody canada and the departed is the band he's rockin

[@hadmatter9240]

@@kevincrockett7655 Hindsight's always 20/20, but looking back, it's still a bit fuzzy.

[@dommirra5429]

Man how I miss this band so bad it's a shame they are no longer together very sad.... truly one of the greats...CCR FOREVER

[@judyparrett3]

Me to. I look the song up 17 just wondering how they was now & I read they was no longer together Ahhhh. Said they been together a long time. Guess they had there reason. Still miss them great band. Thanks guys for all them years. 📣 Hell yeah

[@dfdemt]

Damn I miss these guys! I really wish they'd get back together! This song is SO true because this is EXACTLY how it is when you grow up in a small TX town, you know everyone, everyone knows you and your business, and we knew all the cops on a first name basis. SO TRUE this song!!!

[@cheytay4358]

Running from yourself, your from the law, every words my life just a different story!

[@dfdemt]

Mike McCartney Yep. Every time I go back to my old high school football games, the teachers that are still there when I was always laugh and talk about all the hell me and my friends raised when were were there. I shudder at some of the stuff we did and didn't die or get caught doing and get thrown in jail! But that's pretty much the story of all of us when we were in high school, right? We were young and invincible.

[@sharonakins4214]

Cody Canada and the Departed sings alot of CCRW music. Catch them in concer! :-)

[@huntsean5780]

Mike105 me tooo

[@huntsean5780]

Sharon Akins hi

[@kneelb4usirs]

Back when country was still good.

[@Bellatticakes]

I grew up in Stillwater OK, 2002 graduate, this was right in my favorite years

[@cyfromearth]

Koe Wetzel brought me back- Summer 2019 She misses Ragweed like I do. 🤘🏽🇺🇸

[@dtigert233]

Koe is the shit man

[@jaderow1382]

To date one of my favorites by koe

[@azcinch]

Man I miss Ragweed!!! Great song writing!!!

[@timbradley1249]

Love their music . I’m in my 50s still with my high school girlfriend in my home town. We still have cruise nights during the summer on Main. Feels like no time has passed

[@RMSStubb]

I was a Bering sea crab fisherman in the 80s and 90s . A convenience store clerk for 20 years in New Mexico. I second that comment the BEST BAND OF ALL TIME Robert "MIKE" STUBBLEFIELD

[@242foxhound]

This song plays through my head every time I go back to my hometown

[@timking2193]

All inspired by Cody being high at a carnival and looking to Boland and saying "Hey man, im pretty damn high, and the cops around here remember me from when I was 17:. Bold said "Well, Cody, "your always 17 in your hometown"

[@timking2193]

@@jerrenellis9564 That's what I had always thought, but last 4th of July (2019) he told the story again, and there was a carnival involved. I can't remember all the specifics. Maybe they were gettiing ready to go to a carnival, idk... Either way, badass song and 2 badass dudes.

[@timking2193]

@@jerrenellis9564 No, just going off what Cody said before he played the song and was talking about his and Bolands relationship. I don't remember all the details, I just remember a carnival was invloved. It doesn't really matter. I'm not looking for an argument. Whatever the story is, it led to a great song.

[@divergent9479]

I grew up with these boys. Cody and I were close. We used to go from Yukon to Texas for a beer run just for the hell of it ;) Omg I just realized the oil rig!! Iykyk The oil rig, the underpass, the clearing haha good good times

[@AlwaysCrazyKindaLazy]

RIP trey ♡ it's true. you're always 17 in your home town. and you're always remembered by someone you grew up with...even if you never really knew each other...someone you knew thinks of you often and wishes we knew each other better before you were called home.

[@davidjenkins2423]

I miss these guys. This video was the first time I saw these guys. Bought every cd they had and am still wearing them out.

[@Dustindonahue01]

David Jenkins Exact same here. Saw this video back when CMT had a show called "Wide Open Country" went out the next day and bought the Purple cd and collected ever since. Miss the hell out of Ragweed, The Departed are good but it's just not the same as all the great Ragweed music

[@kevinsalsbury2694]

No cares in the world except football, beers, and country girls. Enlisted once I turned 18...this song is amazing.

[@howdidyoudothat7704]

Kevin Salsbury agreed

[@Ethan-lm1vb]

Same here bro

[@austinmiller9059]

I grew up and live in this band’s hometown! Very special to me.

[@kaylacoello6505]

My dear friend Dwayne a.k.a Texas told me I should listen to this band back in 2006. He even hung out with the band a few times.... I have pics to prove it!! Thank you Dwayne I miss you and still think about you R.I.P

[@bethepperson5363]

Cody sings from the heart and soul. Miss seeing him and the guys at Webb's World of Fun in Ponca City, Ok and at Winfield Bluegrass Festival in Winfield, KS. in the 90's!

[@mallorytyler9764]

I’m so thankful I’ve found this band

[@sancho583]

i just saw them in concert last night. they came to my school and put on a hell of a show. not only are they good on stage theyre cool as hell my new favorite band all the way! Cross Canadian Ragweed my hat is off to you!! --Gus TN Tech

[@florianpierredumont4775]

Everytime I go back to my little home-town where I grew up, I have this kind of mood. =)

[@jenniferelaine2814]

❤ still listening in 2019

[@hunt4one]

Jennifer Elaine 2020 too ;)

[@florianpierredumont4775]

Discovering it in 2020, for me ! =)

[@kylesass2456]

22 here lol

[@anthonynicosia2652]

2022 ✌🏻

[@ole1157]

2022

[@walkawayjoe]

I always liked this song I heard this at about 23 or so when they were playing alot. grew up in the south and did all those things. nothing like home to make you feel young. good times

[@favianvasquez1054]

Matt Johnson Just like Tattoos on this town by Jason Aldean.👍

[@jamesmarris5498]

In 2003 I was 18 packing as much beer in cargo shorts and 2 hands as I could carry, rolling into a lakefest in Oklahoma. Boland opened with Johnny Cooper's young ass before him. We left after the brawl in the back broke out. It was goods times. I saw them two more times and they broke up

[@susanadkins4922]

I miss that Whistle Stop!! 😢 💕

[@bryanbaker6257]

Man been listening to these guys since I was in middle school lol they rock love this freaking album 💯🤘🙏👊🔥

[@wasden77]

Didn't discover this band til about a year ago. Wish I could of seen them in concert.

[@traceymartin9784]

They were AWESOME at the county fairs, for sure!!

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

There different style like a vibe or now like a style felt gentle yet previously sound great as they take up their song in emptying it now thank you UNIVERSE SWEET THANK YOU 😊

[@dakotawatson8229]

I was about 4 when I heard this and I couldn't find it for 10 years and I finally found it! :D

[@ericfoster4556]

Raven Roth what album is 17 on by ccr?

[@dakotawatson8229]

Cross Canadian Ragweed the purple album

[@trentmerchant5937]

I remember riding in my brothers 1983 dodge pickup jaming to this song when I was about 6 so in 2006 4 years after it was released.

[@MelvinMeixner-uo5fn]

Gotta have County in heart today different kind of music

[@BenjaminCummins-fv9yi]

Wow this takes me back I used to party to this song when I was younger

[@littlewing28]

Had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Cody in Mingus, Tx... great show !!!

[@user-zx5mo5zv2m]

I remember my dad playing this when I was younger always loved it!

[@bobnagel6449]

Your dad had good taste in music.

[@jerryc3240]

yep, growin up in a small town, they all know you and you are always 17 in that home town

[@akatanaros]

Love this song and miss these guys so much. Never be music this good again.

[@benworsham1466]

This was played at our high school reunion, perfect song for the occasion.

[@krxahfb]

Really wish I could have seen them play live. Awesome Band

[@coreyroberts2831]

I did... Portland, Oregon..... great show but its been awhile!

[@chriswhite4596]

krxahfb I seen them multiple times in Amarillo & Lubbock Texas ... There Music sends Chills up your Spine

[@stephaniesweet2708]

I did and they were amazing!

[@jaydog4225]

krxahfb I actually got to see one of their last concerts... But, I saw them several times over the years... They were awesome! Cody still plays with his new band the departed

[@okhuntertravis]

They were awesome i seen them several times at the wormy dog that used to be in bricktown, and in stillwater at tumbleweed and lake eufaula amphitheater.

[@jacobash306]

they have so many good songs it's a shame there music ain't on every station

[@taylorcollins9696]

Jacob Ash agreed

[@kjonesjet]

Representin' SW VA music and songwriting here. Love these guys, but can't ever make it out west to see them play. I hear they're awesome live.

[@ezrid3r13]

Song reminds me of the old days with my friends, so many good memories. Thank you.

[@ralphking9120]

why good bands like this don't get the air play that so many junk bands get.their so good.

[@shelbygentry7949]

YESSSS

[@omgitzrippinomgcrew8599]

They "sell there soul" to the record industry u have to when u start up if not u wont make any money unless your really lucky

[@michaelcookston7795]

Where I grew up in Eastern Texas they were played all the time

[@mathematikay]

Cody is L.A. tonight with my favorite new band, Rose's Pawn Shop...SO I had to visit this page. Sigh.

[@brittniesteele6146]

RHS class of 2006 graduation song :)

[@dankropp4585]

Played dis song in front a couple of people in 2020…the solo and blinded it in with course…they were blown away…still jamming this

[@TheTigerbait9]

they were about 10 years before their time.

[@dannydelong2540]

TheTigerbait9 exactly, said the same thing today

[@BigBlockinn]

Chase Bowman oh i know , i went and saw codys new band the other day and hes still rockin

[@nickkyler4923]

I don't understand this comment at all. Are you guys all in your 20's? This song come out in 2002. Got some air time on CMT before it was total shit. I was born in 85. That would make me exactly 17 when this song came out. Jammed out on these guys all through College. Only got to see them once. Wish they were still together, but I am glad they came and went when they did and not ten years later.

[@theheathster5179]

I got to see Cody Canada and the Departed last week with my daughter thats 10 now. The man can jam and knows how to write a song you can relate to

[@orangeandblackattack]

@@nickkyler4923 yeah there for a real short time on CMT late, you could see CCR, Chris Knight, Shooter Jennings...the whole "Alt/outlaw" artists..which blew all the shit they played in the daytime away! "Pickin Wildflowers " was another by i think Keith Anderson . Then i think when they wouldn't cowtow to Nashville and people like Shooter telling them to fuck off, they dropped them. Can't have artists who have control over their own lives in Nashville. I've listened to "Cross Country" on the old xm. Now outlaw country on sirius. Cross country was better..they played the Stone Coyotes and others

[@poobiesims]

Whistle Stop was my favorite station.

[@googlyboobly51]

be a kid no matter your age, this isn't a game, this is a road trip, turn it up and sing! there is always someone listening even if you think you are by yourself!

[@EZGrace]

1989 in southern WV, best friend had a primer grey 73 Camaro, 350 built 4 speed, man I turn to these guys on on a regular basis! I just get lost.

[@michaeljohnson7937]

A buddy invited me to Cody Canada and the departed, can't say I knew the music, but I knew this song and I fought a tear as the nostalgia kicked in.

[@mitchelvik2568]

I loved them so much! At least 10 concerts, still play them in all bars

[@nicolehubbard1521]

I wish they were still around. I always loved their songs, and were always so relatable to me.

[@jamesmarris5498]

Cody Canada and the Departed came and played at the Sand Bass Festival in Madill Oklahoma and they played nothing but old ragweed and a couple departed songs, it was the best thing ever

[@urprechusone]

They are playing in concert tonight in OKC! 12-7-17! My son it there! WOW It brings back memories!

[@paulajane9828]

I love everything about this song forever needs to be on radio ❣🎸💯❤

[@judyparrett3]

Still listening in 2024. Love there Music. 📣

[@trevormeadows9276]

Hell yeah

[@dustyfrog9147]

2022 still banging it on a Tuesday somewhere down in Texas.

[@jasonmauchley6958]

Still listening in 2022!!!

[@collin8915]

Man to be a college kid in Stillwater from like 80 to the mid 2000's, Garth, Great Divide, CCR, Stoney LaRue, Jason Boland. You could see yourself a hell of a show down on the strip.

[@aprildbono]

This was my class song... 2003 sweet memories! :)

[@beaulong3876]

"You keep on running boy, you'll run yourself in the ground." 🍺🍺🍺

[@janetbearden]

Best sound I have heard in a long time!! 😍 LOVE IT ❤️

[@billybonewhacker]

God I love Oklahoma

[@MrGeorgestrait97]

This was my brother class song today. He had rosecutting and they played this and "Tattoos On This Town," during the senior slideshow!

[@jeremyking9121]

This songs makes me think about the good old days. And also makes me miss the simplness of my youth. Unfortunately now straining down the barrel of 40 and several terrible choices later successes that took a lifetime/childhood to acquire are gone in a blink of an eye. Driving through my Hometown Bethany Oklahoma makes me want to stop the clock backup and do it all over again though Minor Details different I can't elaborate work story is no reason I guess

[@disturbedone8731]

I feel you I'll be 31 this November and I still can't believe how quickly it's gone by.

[@grimmjowdude03]

Black person in video is my 6th hour teacher at Kerr middle school (in Oklahoma) she showed us in class and told us how she got in it. A producer asked to do it while she went to OSU. Her name, Nicole Benskin.

[@heavensalter3058]

best music ever!!

[@jasonblackwell2317]

This was filmed in perkins oklahoma~my hometown wer i live an im 17

[@cheytay4358]

Oh yea I'm Muskogee born raised

[@tobiaswalker7562]

Mike McCartney And a huge Haggard fan no doubt!

[@tjbelcher3144]

Enjoy it while you can

[@michaelsteen9396]

Sing it Cody !!! You remember back in the day when everyone went to the damn bowling alley when we were kids ? And Kenny Swift worked up there, Detective Thompson tried to bust everyone trying to buy cigarettes out of the machine if we were under age ? Love and respect to you Cody Canada !!!!!

[@paulbostick2316]

I've seen them live a few times, a long time ago.....still 1 of my all time favorite bands.

[@MelvinMeixner-uo5fn]

Played with cop in town i grew up in , 17 state football, this band also in smaller town, they sang what all us remember 20 year's since been Iowa so son smaller city life but right is right and drink and drive as much as we all did. Rolled his camaro guess cause gravel is on side of road. God bless

[@kirbycalder9439]

I live in the town that this was filmed in, they tore that gas station down a few years ago. What a shame. Good song though

[@94aph]

+Kirby Calder What town is it?

[@garretttacha8673]

+94aph I believe it's Yukon, OK.

[@jimpoteet3342]

+94aph Perkins, OK

[@perkins231]

I used to live there too. I remember the whistle stop well. We live north of Carney now and that whole town is changed

[@heathmoore7735]

Perkins and also the spider dome in between stillwater and perkins

[@ES2201987]

Damn I fucking miss these guys.

[@ashrahealing783]

Stole my wifes profile to comment on here. I graduated in a small town so this song makes me start feeling hungover just listening to it haha can I get a few likes if your still watching this stuff haha Go Bucks!

[@thedarkwolf25]

This song always reminds me of when I was teenager in my own little home town

[@mshellcurtis]

Still great after all these years.

[@joshbudneasbitt5656]

I had grew up in Meeker Oklahoma love those days

[@seven53601]

Ragweed is the bomb! Cody Canada is a beautiful soul!

[@1stbattlion372]

Love this song on the dance floor at The Wormy Dog Saloon...Care to dance?

[@tjodogify]

Love this song…I’ve seen this band 3 X’s, love them…🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JBenedetti1978]

This song introduced me to Texas music. Thank y'all so much. I still love ragweed even though you're not together anymore. You're awesome Cody!

[@bradjones5393]

They are from Oklahoma 🤣

[@divergent9479]

Texas music? I grew up with these boys in Yukon Oklahoma. It’s red dirt country ;)

[@chrishowell9936]

Absolutely love the video. Reminds me of the good ole days...

[@alanmiller4122]

I've been in that Whistle Stop thousands of times, not there any more though.

[@BenjaminCummins-fv9yi]

I was 20 years old I would drink beer and smoke weed playing tunes like this

[@jennifertaylorwilson1636]

Beautifully written song...

[@amandabowling813]

This was partially filmed in my home town still love this song got to see them at calf fry for my 21st birthday

[@MrASM78]

This is one hell of a good song.

[@marwebb1084]

I lived in Yukon Oklahoma my daughters always drawed a crowd, but I remember Jeromy Plato was one of the kids hanging out with my yong family and as i recollett he was one of the first members of cross candian ragweed

[@chancegregg2225]

His new band is great too Cody Canada and the departed

[@nikkicamela]

First time I heard this song I loved it! It's been years, and it still makes me smile :)

[@georgegonzales6137]

Was one of the beat nands EVER!!

[@Steve_W5IEM]

I love the Mike McClure cameo.