Hey Idaho (words and music by Curt Oxford)

[@rebeccaboehret4870]

Great testimony, pray all bullied people (many of us!) would find the Lord and could share in that joy of knowing the Lord, and not only that, but discovering they have so much more to offer than just being a bullied person - like a talent such as singing, songwriting, playing an instrument, serving the Lord through these talents.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Amen, Rebecca! Thank you so much! In the next videos, you will learn more about Curt's experiences and how Lord brought him to a better life.

[@vickigeorgestevens3263]

Idaho girl here! The song was great and so is Idaho! We love Curt!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Vicki! Hope you're managing to stay nice and warm in Idaho! :-)

[@TheTinkerersWife]

Lived on Idaho for 8 years growing up. This song brought back many memories but especially the fragrance of the sage brush. Thank you for shating your story and testimony with us.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! :-) Glad the song brought back fond memories for you.

[@lindamcgee3651]

I've never been to Idaho. This song was beautiful. You can see the joy in Curt's expressions, as he talks and sings about Idaho. Thank you for sharing .Praying and Blessed! 🤗🙏💕🌄❄️

[@ShelbyBunten]

Curt I loved hearing you sharing how you received the Lord he has gave you a wonderful lovely voice and your amazing writer too you was such a a blessing to me today Paul you played beautiful with his beautiful playing loved the picture Paul thanks so much for this video ❤ Shelby

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Shelby, thanks so much for watching and commenting! The Lord has truly blessed Curt with wonderful talent and a wonderful family!

[@gemigirl5521]

So nice to hear humble people making beautiful music. This is what the gift of music is intended to be.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you, Gemigirl! So glad you liked it. I agree that music is a wonderful gift from the Lord.

[@debbienixon230]

Paul This song Curt wrote sure paints a picture in my mind of the beauty of Idaho. You sure can tell Idaho will always hold a special place in the heart of Curt. I just had family move to Idaho, so maybe one day soon, I will get to visit there and experience the beauty for myself. This song does have a captivating melody to it. I'm looking forward to the next three songs yall have lined up for us to watch and listen to. Right this moment it might feel a little like Idaho here in Arkansas supposed to be getting 5 to 9 inches of snow that's a big winter for here. Hopefully they are wrong on the amount don't mind the snow but it sure makes it sloppy afterwards. I hope you all stay safe and warm as the storm heads your way from here. Debbie

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Debbie! I'm glad you liked Curt's song. You will definitely have to go see those kin folks in Idaho so you can take in some of the beautiful scenery. I would go in the summertime, if it was me! :-) We have the same forecast here. Lots of folks are getting anxious and buying out the grocery stores. :-) Tipper's planning to go sledding. I just hope she doesn't break any bones. :-) Hope you all stay safe and warm too.

[@richhutch908]

I was stationed at Mt Home Air Force Base 1983-1985. Did a lot of Fishing and camping while there. I loved Idaho. I now reside in the NW Corner of Florida. Love y'all's music.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Rich! That's cool. You and Curt have some things in common. :-)

[@lori394]

What a blessing this brought to my heart today! Paul, you are right about this song staying with us. Just beautiful. I really enjoyed this video! Thank you!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you, Lori! So glad you liked it. This song's chorus rolls around in my head comfortingly all day each time I hear it. :-)

[@wheezyjefferson9136]

This was great! Also, cool to see him playing a Seagull, they don’t get much love.

[@earlelfrink]

They are usually really good guitars. Strange how little recognition they receive.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Wheezy! I'm not familiar with them. I'll have to find out more about them.

[@monicataylor1313]

Paul, I enjoyed this so much hearing about the Lords grace and hearing a song about my neighboring state Idaho it's actually really close to my state of Utah. It is a Beautiful country here I could really connect to this song. ❤😊

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Monica. That's so cool that you live in Utah. I've learned that a lot of times in movies, when the setting is supposed to be Arizona, it's usually the canyons in Utah that appear on the screen. The Lord has really done a lot for Curt, and Curt, in turn, wants to share the gospel with anyone who will listen. In the next videos, you will learn a little more about where the Lord brought Curt from, spiritually.

[@noahcount7132]

There is so much to love about this video, Paul. It touches my heart when someone feels so positive about a special place that they write (and/or perform) a beautiful musical tribute to it. Seeing Curt performing Hey Idaho in your home in 2025, and then seeing the video of him performing it in 1997 was an exceptional treat. It was also a thrill for me to see you accompanying Curt on your sister Tipper's bass guitar. This is a great presentation in so many ways. 👍👍

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Wow! Thanks, Noah. I was so excited and happy to be able to do this with Curt, and I'm looking forward to when the other songs post. A nice lady named Diane Travis Patterson captured that video way back in 1997, and she was kind enough to give me permission to use it in this video. Curt still has it, singing and playing just as good as he did 28 years ago, just with more character and experience in his voice. :-)

[@sandyhenson5875]

thanks curt for sharing your story you and Paul play music great together God bless this lovely channel

[@Esme0285]

Dear Paul, That was a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious moment!!! Mr. Oxford is an awesome musician. I think that song was spectacular. You did an awesome job playing with him today. I can guarantee that Idaho is a piece of Mr. Oxford’s heaven on earth! Warmly, Esme’😊

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Esme! So glad you liked the song. I hit quite a few notes in the wrong chords, but I kept the damage minimal by playing softly. :-)

[@NormanChester882]

I'm getting here early today, snow in freezing rain is on the way, may the good Lord be with you Paul, keep you and your family safe and well and warm in Jesus name, God bless the gentleman with you, the b-52's lived in their own private Idaho!!! I like that song, now I'm waiting to hear your performance, God bless you Paul, God bless Granny Wilson, that was a beautiful song, thank you very much for your performance, God bless you both

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you, Norman! Never figured you for a B-52's fan! That's cool. God bless you too, and we hope you stay safe and warm during this cold snap! :-)

[@NormanChester882]

@BlindPigAndTheAcorn could be 6 in in the morning, God bless you Paul, God bless Granny Wilson

[@lauraratieta2486]

This was such a beautiful song! I love this channel! Thank you for all your efforts, Paul, at making this such a beautiful part of my day. I especially love your Dad's music!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks so much, Laura! Glad you liked the song and that you are enjoying the channel. Pap would have loved this song and Curt's other songs very much. :-)

[@christinej2358]

I’ve never been to Idaho but that song was so beautifully described I could see the beauty of the state you love so much, Curt. Idaho should make it there state song. Paul you did a great job playing right along with Curt. Thank you both for sharing your talents with us. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks so much, Christine! I agree on the state song part! I need to hear their official state song for comparison. 🤔Any professional musicians/singers playing in the state of Idaho should sing Curt's song. The crowd would go nuts! :-)

[@christinej2358]

@ I absolutely agree!

[@karensweet6530]

Curt, this was such a beautiful song! I loved hearing you sing this song! I loved the stories you told us but loved how you got Saved! It was such a Blessing! I truly enjoyed this Video! May God continue to Bless you, Amen. Thank you Paul so much. This is a song you need to learn, play and sing as long as it's fine with Curt! God Bless. 🙏🙏❤❤

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you, Karen! I may do that one day. I don't think Curt would mind. In the next videos, you will learn more about what God has done for Curt and what He brought him out of, spiritually.

[@keeptrying5962]

I freaking love it!!! (to put it eloquently haha). I would've loved that song back then and I love it now. Never lived there, but remember traveling through (SoDakota to Washington state, a rare, family road trip to see friends). My mouth was hanging open in awe, like nothing I'd seen (felt same way re: Montana). I couldn't get over the sights (Coeur d'Alene). I really like this tune. THANK YOU BOTH.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

That's pretty much how I feel about this song! :-) So glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Tonytherf]

Hey Paul, thanks for this video with Curt. Terrific song. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing more.

[@dustyroselansall8185]

Paul -if I was still able to travel I would be going to Idaho after hearing Curt's song! 😄

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, DustyRose! I'm sure it lives up to this wonderful song and then some!

[@joybartlett9784]

Such beautiful music. I enjoyed them so much.

[@MattieAnnBrown]

What a great song ❤

[@CynthiaRuba]

That was such a pretty song and your voice is so pretty also really enjoyed the lyrics of Idaho.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks so much, Cynthia! So glad you enjoyed Curt's song and singing!

[@mamawfrancy]

Paul, Its easy to see your heart & music are one. Curt, It 'sounded good to me' too. I loved Curt & your humble video. TY for sharing.. God Bless Your Heart & Music.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, MamawFrancy! Sharing music is so much fun! We're thankful that we have nice folks like you to listen to what we share! :-)

[@kathleensaeva2649]

This was delightful, Paul. I enjoyed hearing Curt's remembrance of Idaho and the song that resulted from it. My favorite line was "The smell of sagebrush freed by the summer rain, especially the "freed by the summer rain" part. Thank you, Paul and Curt. God bless you all!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you, Kathleen! Glad you enjoyed the song! Yes, that is a very poetic line! Another Acorn, who lived in Idaho for 8 years, commented that she remembered that very thing--the smell of sagebrush after a rain! :-)

[@kathleensaeva2649]

@@BlindPigAndTheAcorn So cool!

[@valentined.2510]

Absolutely beautiful! I once visited Idaho and it's so lovely there. Thank you both for sharing!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

So glad you enjoyed the song, Valentined! Hope I can visit there someday. :-)

[@sandrasmith7091]

Very much enjoyed this😊

[@beckywilson9443]

Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Becky, glad you liked it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@DrivinAndSingin]

What a treat!!!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thank you for watching and commenting! :-)

[@Clfike]

Wonderful! ❤

[@PinkPrudie29]

Well, Paul, when I was a kid, I couldn’t understand why Alaska was so cold and Hawaii was so warm, since they were so close together??? (in our textbooks and on maps!🤣🤣) Thanks again for sharing ❤

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

That's funny, PinkPrudie! I was lucky enough to spend a week in Alaska, but I've never been to Hawaii. Speaking of not understanding geography or statehood, it always cracks me up when people say they are "leaving the country" to move to Alaska or Hawaii. :-)

[@PinkPrudie29]

@ I too was able to travel to Alaska, in 2019! It felt like I was out of the country, for sure! I saw things I never dreamed of seeing. We took a 7 day land tour and a 6 day cruise. It was honestly a trip of a lifetime! I love to see things, I just hate having to travel to get there!🤣 Airplane rides are the worst!😬 I would go to Israel, but, I’m happy with waiting for the bird’s eye view!🤣

[@jimmymalone3494]

Great job on your song and i enjoyed your video Paul thank you and God Bless y'all.

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Jimmy! God bless you all too!

[@StaceyMangani]

I love his voice! This was fun!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Stacey! It was a lot of fun for me too!

[@Iceland874]

I’ve forgotten my geography and still am not sure of the exact placement of Idaho and Iowa. I can draw the rest country- north, south, east, and west. Great video and great music!

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Iceland. :-) It wasn't so much that I didn't know where Idaho was. It was that I didn't know what it was like. Because I thought of it primarily as farm land, I thought it would be flat. Boy, was I wrong!

[@Iceland874]

@@BlindPigAndTheAcornI thought it was more like the plains too. Sounds beautiful though.

[@Melinda_Sue]

I’m right there with you Paul - I had pretty much no grasp of US geography until I was in my mid to late twenties 😆

[@BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

Thanks, Melinda! :-)

[@pioneervintagetreasures5436]

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