John Anderson Seminole Wind

[@terryandsandylynes3571]

Why in God’s name this Man is not in the Country Music Hall of Fame is Beyond Me!! One of the greatest voices in Music!

[@andrewbrowne5557]

How is that even possible? John Anderson is a GIANT!!

[@dylanpelo]

Here I'm thinking that he was all but forgotten. This man and Garth was my childhood soundtrack.

[@terrencebrown2041]

I agree

[@robinlanier6886]

Amen!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@zachofalltrades81]

He wrote it, he played it, and he blew our freakin minds! This song is beyond beautiful.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Still loving this song. Who else listening to this in 2024? ....from Fort Worth, Texas

[@grahamvaneck8906]

I forgot this song existed for well over a decade, remembered it today for some reason and put it on in the car, just about brought a tear to my eye. I'd forgotten how beautiful and haunting it is, and now that I'm an adult I can understand the meaning and how deeply he feels about the everglades.

[@tonyabingham6118]

I love it!... from Arkansas

[@hithere2you1125]

❤❤❤

[@MichaelColeman-x4c]

​@grahamvaneck8906 Makes me want to cry also! I pray to our Father in heaven to help the USA continually be a righteous good nation!🙏

[@debbiebuford1337]

From Mobile Al. Love this song.

[@Joosh1872]

I’m from Balfast, Northern Ireland this is brilliant. I see most of you folks are from the states. Thought I would let you know the people across the pond love your music! Real COUNTRY!!!!

[@jessegreer8242]

Irish, Scottish, and English folk music are the roots of American country music

[@Slowrollinlow1962]

I love a little thin lizzy too

[@troydaigle7902]

You have great taste in music my friend

[@ineedtostopwatchingyoutube5211]

I got Irish blood

[@jennifercox6158]

RIGHT ON!!! I am from Irish descent, but was raised Southern. I take both my Irish, and Native American heritage seriously! TY for digging our Southern culture. There are a lot of us derived from Ireland. ☺️

[@RobertRoach-hs1vx]

Congratulations on being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, John Anderson. No one deserves it more!

[@Southernguitar74]

Agree. John is a sure enough legend. There has never been a better country voice! A proud southern brother from GA. God bless ya!

[@northernprepper6981]

No truer words spoken..

[@loraedwards2435]

It was about time❤

[@debblock685]

Yes...love his music

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree awesome singer and song

[@eddunn4161]

This is real country music not the crap the play today thank you john

[@Davidl-hs6sf]

You got that right! Where did the great country music go!?!? I can’t believe what they try to pass off today. No great ballads anymore! Maybe a good one every now and then but a person has to look far and wide!

[@MyGreenNest]

@@Davidl-hs6sfagree!!!

[@cryptodnut9277]

@@Davidl-hs6sfpop took over. There is still some good ol boys out there making classic country.

[@cup_and_cone]

​@@cryptodnut9277You're right, it's all by design. They're are pushing pop into country because studios want to eliminate music genres entirely so they can have control over everything...meaning everyone listens to the same thing, they sell more, get more listeners, etc.

[@williamsanders3182]

Definitely ot the hick Hop you hear nowadays.

[@robertgore8911]

As a native floridian I have to say this should be the official song of florida.It's beautiful and brings a tear to my eye everytime I hear it.I play it on my bass boat everytime I go fishing,it is my war cry!

[@williamblakeslee5996]

Mr Robert, my family has been in Martin county since the 1890s. It is definitely not the Florida I grew up in. To many Yankees and developers.

[@digrdug6121]

All small town America is being developed. In the name of progress. Its sickening. Where do all these people keep coming from

[@Zombie-lp8bx]

@@williamblakeslee5996 Damn I am from st Luci county it’s sad what’s happened to the ranches and citrus groves.

[@scottbeam9373]

Agree John sure blew it out in this storied song!

[@ceetee9659]

Leon County. Gadsden out to Escambia and then back over to Duval and down to ocala is all still wild forest in between for the most part

[@austinpalmer1755]

I am a proud Chickasaw Indian. This song resonates down through the generations of all Native People.

[@lancemullins1590]

I am not a native American but a 3rd generation Floridian. This song brings a tear to my eye every time. Seeing all the mass developments in the name of tourism an all the people moving here hurts me to my soul. The land I grew up in and love is being taken one subdivision at a time.

[@tlo42058]

Colbert 💯 mi familia

[@30BAIN30]

God bless you and the Chickasaw Nation.

[@cb6832]

Cherokee Nation here, bless you

[@KatiesRealTalkReels]

SEMINOLE PRIDE AND CHOCTAW NATION!!!! MICANOPY ARCHER GAINESVILLE FLORIDA

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

That fiddle is world class! 🌹

[@MrJoe1129uscg]

The fiddler absolutely killed it!

[@RidgeRunner-lz5ko]

The great Joe Spivey.

[@floki5605]

One of the best country songs ever recorded, this song is timeless

[@ericschulze5641]

It's just old school rock and roll

[@johnnytorino9455]

Thank you

[@floki5605]

@@johnnytorino9455 How did you find my comments on two different videos so fast? Lol

[@johnnytorino9455]

@@floki5605 When you love something you find it.

[@christinawetz5047]

Amen brother

[@EagleWoman777]

As an Apache woman, I thank you all, John Anderson, and all the wonderful musicians with you, for offering this beautiful tribute to the truth.

[@herberttyree8535]

Awesome artist

[@herberttyree8535]

Dream Keepers Productions so true

[@jamesblake1358]

Your absolutely correct

[@kenhosking8487]

im from canada and it reaches deep into my soal, thanks John all the best bro.

[@wvcricker5683]

I supposedly have Native American in my blood, but no proof. However, my papaws farm and his parents farm that was next to it was taken for a dam, in the name of tourism and money, so this speaks to me. If we had been left alone, we would have over 400 acres of land. Yet the government took it. Oh, they paid my mamaw.. bottom dollar. 🤬

[@JackieCampbell-t6g]

I met John Anderson at a casino in Pocola, Oklahoma. After the show me and my wife were walking to our car and John was sitting by his trailer. I asked if we could take a picture together he said yes. We started talking and 30 minutes later we shook hands and hugged each other. He made me feel like we knew each other for years. John Anderson is one of the most considerate and down home person I have ever met!

[@jacobfrank2164]

What did you expect?😢

[@RhondaJohnson-hk9xb]

😢l hey John😅😅 I miss you I miss fishing with you I' In broken bow lake in hochatown Oklahoma I miss you John

[@ronniebishop2496]

@@jacobfrank2164What did you think he should have expected?

[@fishheds]

@@ronniebishop2496 yeah what DID you think?

[@ronniebishop2496]

@@fishheds Look I’m not that much of a fisherman.

[@nickgunther250]

I played this for my baby girl as she took her final breaths, this song and this rendition is so sweet and beatiful it was very touching as we said see ya soon baby girl.....in our hearts forever Laya Nicole

[@noediaz9636]

Lubbock Texas says MAY SHE R.I.P and very sorry for your loss 😢

[@teresasugden466]

Oh how hard to carry that hurt. God bless you with happier times to keep her memory but give you peace.❤

[@endakeena9833]

I know you will be with your baby again someday in Paradise. Love lives ✝️

[@nickgunther250]

❤️🙏

[@vincentvake6125]

Sorry brother

[@lindseybarfield4964]

Coming from a native american family, being a Florida native, and the daughter of a diehard Seminole fan, this song reminds me of my late dad and the traditions he passed on to me. This song absolutely is a cry for many of the treasures lost due to humanity.

[@antoinetteramirez6863]

I also listen to this song as a reminder of my late father…. Beautiful memories.. brings me to tests every time… just beautiful

[@williamrmitchell1960]

This calls to all of native blood. I too share some of that blood. We must never lose touch with the Earth mother.

[@bobbyabbott6388]

❤

[@LaVonnaRay]

Absolutely

[@BIGREDjr123]

Yes it is!

[@SCARDS22]

One of the MOST UNDERRATED country songs of ALL -TIME!!!

[@jaxonsherman6085]

yes todly

[@johnanderson-tm2fy]

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[@SCARDS22]

@@johnanderson-tm2fy You are MOST WELCOME!!!

[@johnanderson8219]

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[@joanrazzanorobertrazzano9058]

Not just one of the best country songs ever, but one of the greatest songs ever recorded, period. I’m a songwriter with 50plus songs in my library, and I would have sold my soul to have written this one.

[@craigelmereugene]

It's 2023 and this song still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it

[@joshuastover1047]

Every single time

[@brandonchapman3208]

Amen to that brother! 😎

[@Xyztrickyahhhh]

Facts

[@Justinarmstrong0089]

That's because it was made to. They don't make music like this anymore. Sadly 😔

[@roygould200]

2024 and I feel every word of that too.

[@sharonjoachim2602]

I love this Song..Being a Native of Florida .now 62. Everything he sings about is true.i miss the old Florida..But ,I love Seminole Tribes. ..Beautiful culture..My half sister is Cherokee and I remember when my mom told me how they mixed up the babies in the hospital.There was a Seminole new born ..We had Six Gun Territory attraction in Marion county and we used to go see them perform..a lot of history with them!!❤❤

[@raychoquette5221]

Aloha sherry joakum, i was in love with you in the 8th grade

[@hep2003]

I am german, but there is a special relationship to All natives. I can't explain why. When I hear this Song I must cry and start to dance. I am 62 like you

[@richieg9459]

Absolutely haunting and a rallying cry to save a national and ecological treasure. This song stung when I first heard it almost 30 years ago and the state of the Everglades has only gotten worse since. There are some songs that just rise up, strike you and never leave....."The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", "Shuttin Detroit Down" and "Seminole Wind" are three examples as they describe heartfelt loss. Hopefully more people will hear Osceola cry before it is too late.....

[@redneckfantasyguy1696]

Could not agree more

[@JayBow-lc8ek]

You definitely know the great songs of the past. Amen to you my brother!!

[@sethgaston845]

Poignant comment, and very true.

[@M-T-V_1994]

Beautiful 3 songs. They have always stuck with me too.

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

3 PERFECT SONGS

[@cherylperry2910]

This song gets into your soul, and you can’t let go; that voice is a killer one. Love John Anderson!

[@TokeyTheBear_AOE]

Agreed! Just like old, wild Florida does!

[@eganleslie]

Country songs are not my favorites. I am from Chicago, but the piano, violin, etc. and John Anderson make this a great song. It is on my play list. He is a real country singer.

[@Equalizer241]

He does have a very different voice

[@HellcatMad]

That voice & his lyrics Are John

[@scottearl3490]

The best

[@chadherriott116]

The fact that this live version has more views than the album versions also available on KZbin is a testament to John Anderson's talent. He sounds just as good live.

[@leheath1266]

He sounds better live

[@bigbadassdiesel]

I just saw him at the Florida Strawberry Festival last night. 3rd time seeing him perform and he is and always will be an amazing songwriter and musician.

[@TheRealJaded]

Better live, true talent

[@eriklarson9137]

Get a good solid definition of live. This is not. Lol.

[@southern151redneck]

Better. This is the single greatest version of this song. And if you listen close. The piano notes are slightly different, the fiddle is drastically different at open and close from the album version. And my beloved whom i miss was a fiddle player. She was certain the fiddling for this live show was improvised and adapted from the album version.

[@KimS5690]

Country music , is the soul of America

[@joesmalls1276]

The crazy part about this song is that till this day I still pause and take a moment to listen to it when it comes on the radio no matter where I’m at...one of the few songs that make me quit what I’m doing to enjoy it to it’s fullest!! 😔😔

[@yellownaped2577]

Joe Smalls snapping turtles 🐢 and dirt roads

[@suekimmey8266]

The really funny thing is that I feel the same way. My husband and I are die-hard rock fans (to a point, it depends on who they are), and we discovered a new country station in Minnesota that plays country like this. They also play folk and stuff, but this song made us want to pay attention; we listen to this station as much as we can now. I'm sick of the same old crap they play on these rock stations sometimes, what a great refreshing change.

[@petrotmyrcz308]

@@suekimmey8266 I wish we had a station like yours where I live. All I can get on the radio is modern country, which I don't listen to. Thank goodness for KZbin. I can hear all my old favorites and come across new favorites of almost any genre. Congrats on your discovery.

[@johnnyp8979]

DOES to me same reaction, makes me take a double breath...

[@jenniferlogan-porter9788]

@Joe Smalls, me too 🙋‍♀️🎶🙋‍♀️

[@stillsearchingforsanity4332]

I'm a classic rocker who grew up in central Florida and this is my favorite country song ever. Just a masterpiece.

[@johnfast5852]

Good choice

[@j.alexander4948]

Rocker through and through ... first time hearing this and I LOVE it!!

[@BridgetR72]

It is a masterpiece. Have loved this song for years, haunting and beautiful.

[@Nancy-hm9qh]

Mine too. ❤

[@407lnation5]

Same brother !!

[@waynek3366]

My dad passed away October of 1992 he was laid to rest in Seiling Oklahoma. On my trip there this song was played over and over again on the radio. Miss you Dad.

[@PedraamJam]

Rest in peace 🙏

[@TheSaltydog07]

My Dad. October 31, 1966. Never really knew him, a trucker. But we two-stepped to the Opry on the radio.

[@waynek3366]

​@@TheSaltydog07 My dad was a Truck driver also with Willis Shaw Express out of Elm Springs Arkansas.

[@katethegreat7998]

Native Floridian here. 7th generation. Love this state. This song brings my heart so much joy from childhood to today. So much nostalgia for the Florida I grew up in and not for what was built up to be. Palmetto bushes, cypress trees, dirt roads, and swamps just do something for my soul. I also firmly believe this should be the official Florida state song.

[@patriciacarroll9150]

@katethegreat7998 My husband is native since 1800s. I'm a transplant from 1966. But I was raised dirt roads lakes and woods. Hunting and fishing only way to go. Raised 4 awesome kids and now we have 7 grandkids ti teach Song soothes my soul out here on Paynes Prairie. Winds blowing now

[@HerbHelton-qw6hb]

Thank you so much for saying that

[@cindysanchez6347]

I was born and raised in California, but I lived in Jacksonville for 7 years in the 90's, and I loved this song when it came out! I loved driving around and visiting places I'd read about, like Cross Creek, St. Augustine... I found the state beautiful, with birds and animals we don't have in CA - Cardinals, armadillos, gators... Back in CA for the last 25 years, but sometimes get homesick for FL!

[@kimmcintire4993]

🎉

[@caseymacdonald878]

When you're born in south florida there's nowhere else you need to go

[@randelroberts6112]

The fiddle and piano at the very end of the song is so haunting and beautiful at the same time love this song

[@harrylastinger3541]

Save the Everglades and the Okeefenokee Swamp in Georgia and Florida!!!!

[@johncarroll5985]

Wow Iam 69 doing ok and i still keep up with John Anderson, he and his music and song gives me a warm heart to this day however my Lord Jesus is still the one for everyone but i really think that God appreciate s song writers and gives talented men an wemon a chance to sing about facts of real life stories an their story goes heavily toward all of our Maker thanks John and Family an all the producers Amen!

[@norasheffield8036]

A great and awesome friend of mind and a Vietnam Vet just passed away a few days ago and he was a Seminole from Florida. He was so proud of his heritage that he was cremated and asked that his ashes be spread on the land of his forefathers down on the Okeechobee River. Blessings from the Creator my friend. This song will forever remind me of you.

[@paulolet4766]

RIP Brother, Canadian Respect

[@arniegore4281]

Is this person whom you are referring to Dan B.?

[@zowie11051924]

Rest In Peace Brother

[@nathantennison2897]

May they RIP."!

[@emeraldfox7175]

That's just Beautiful!

[@capture2640]

I may not speak for everyone but I think I say this... This touches a lot of people's souls whenever it's heard

[@fredmoore8661]

I lived on the very eastern edge of the Glades for seven years. Nothing behind my house but the Glades. I miss it.

[@sroevukasroevuka]

I dont live in florida im a northern redneck from michigan. I remember when this song came out and something about it clicked with me most likely the fiddle.

[@Icymeadow03]

Makes me cry everytime I hear it

[@BillLowe-v5o]

A memory I will never forget driving from Thomasville Ga to JacksonVille with this song blasting and suddenly seeing the sign for Seminole…it was so beautiful

[@KeithMcMullin-ek1wn]

A real band- I’m a 67 old rocker with COPD BREATHING PROBLEMS- this music is getting me through scary times. Thank you all. Found it on accident! Lucky “

[@Davidl-hs6sf]

I’ve known him since he was 17! Our house was a stopping place for him when he was doing his work! Practically lived here. Always got excited when I saw his car when I got home from school. If he was tired he would be in my bed. He sat and ate a lot of poke salad, fried potatoes and cornbread. He is a true gem of a man!

[@CharlesSingletary]

Most people don"t even know what Poke salad is.

[@AccountInactive]

MS checking in. Boil it three times and mix with eggs. A childhood favorite!

[@markobrien690]

John introduced this song where I worked in the early'90s. Fillies Saloon in WPB. John said he had a new song he never played in public yet, asked if we minded him playing it. Magical night.

[@ryanmcclanahan8436]

David, that’s crazy. My buddy grew up in AZ and told me how Billy Gibbons would do the same thing at his house and party with his dad. A lot more partying though I presume. Cool stories though man. Something to tell the kids!

[@Davidl-hs6sf]

I still love poke salad! Sounds like accountinactive knows what he’s talking about! John still eats it so I guess he misses the old days too. We still talk and he calls me to see how I’m doing. I have cancer. He is the hardest working man I’ve ever known!

[@Gordonsmusic911]

Long live John Anderson...Country music legend. Very distinct voice and there is no other like it.

[@marshalljimduncan]

Did he died?

[@dennisgreene1596]

ABSOLUTELY MY FRIEND !!!

[@anttissy2773]

Amen John Anderson the best!! Coming from an old Fl girl!! Sing it John ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rickbane5675]

One of the best an older group but they still kick ass for old men.

[@laneslotten8079]

@@rickbane5675 Rich , he's not only the best , he's the damn best !!!😎

[@huskytail]

I'm Bulgarian, living in Europe, have never set foot in the Everglades or even the United States.. This song makes me cry. It breaks my heart. We can all associate with the lyrics.

[@TheSaltydog07]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@elizabethdixon9884]

Welcome to the family of country music at its finest!

[@Heavilymoderated]

I’m not crying. I just have something in my eye. 😢😊

[@charlesmerchant5752]

GOD bless you mu ftiend !

[@quicksilver9934]

Loved this from the first time I heard it…too long ago !! Thank you John Anderson from all of us!!

[@floridaaerialmedia]

Florida here. Hope my kids read this some day long after I'm gone. Love this song!

[@VikkiReed-u2x]

J'ville

[@Mrcafst]

One of the greatest songs representing my great state of Florida

[@FreddyEason-mi5fx]

Nothing in music like this great song

[@lindastentiford7382]

Lakeland senior here. The young uns just don't understand. Educate them about what this song means. Be safe out there.

[@lewispetzold7481]

Micanopy! And Gainesville.

[@Gkprjustme]

This is real COUNTRY music. Not the pop country crap of today..

[@SomeBuddy777]

This is REAL country with REAL meaningful lyrics! I just played it four times, playing again. Love this song, this man, and his music. God bless the Seminole Tribe and Nation

[@57HarleyDavidson]

@G8kpr1969 just me. Not all of today's country music is country pop or straight pop music.

[@kaseykahne5966]

yeah none of that Luke Combs crap

[@57HarleyDavidson]

@@kaseykahne5966 Luke Combs isn't crap.

[@lilyfleener7231]

The pop country music sucks John Anderson is still one of the best Country music artists of the 80's and 90's

[@fredmoore8661]

Dying alone of cancer in Amarrilo. I weep each time I hear this. I miss my beloved Glades like a part of my soul. Thank you, John Anderson and Friends. Wonderful! UPDATE! I'm still around. Thank you for your prayers, my friends. Thank you!

[@sandramullen7284]

Beautiful song

[@MrBigrobmjca3]

Prayers

[@laurameow4049]

I love you. From one soul to another. I hope to meet you in the afterlife and play this song with you. ❤ smile and enjoy every moment my friend. - Laura

[@susanparker1374]

Your comment was 💔 breaking. 🇨🇦

[@fredmoore8661]

@@laurameow4049 Thank you.

[@SkyPikachu1]

Man, what happened to country like this? A damn beautiful song, that violin is hauntingly beautiful..

[@amberlively2718]

Exactly

[@frank3695]

Corporate greed took over

[@TranslateToEnglish]

Its a fiddle.

[@daddyskydiver9996]

it's more about what John Anderson wrote this song about which is entitled about in the song from start to finish. it's about every member of his band that shares his passion for his existence on this planet we call earth. it doesn't have anything to do with any of the musicians , it's about all the musicians doing their own thing all at once end creating one of the most prolific and creative songs in this bands prime. every musician giving in 1000% of every bit of their talent together and yes i will agree that this violin is one of the best, creative artists like this can go anywhere and instill his brand of talent to any band be it country, rock n roll or country. there's no room for his talent in the rap scene because rap isn't about making music, it's about turning our kids against society and starting a movement that supports drugs guns and murder.

[@randywatchingbush]

frank3695 because we exChanged "gods" for the money we now trust in we have lost our way and everything authentic has been counterfeited by gutless profiteers.. such is life among the dead and dying

[@DanSelby-zg5jx]

My wife passed away October 28th 2021. There isn't a day that goes by I don't think about her. Every time I listen to this song it makes me smile and laugh. Brings back a great memory of when my wife first heard this. My darling Cristi we will see one another again someday. Until then I love you with everything I have still.

[@joedirty1478]

This song hits me hard every since pop passed 3 long years ago it's almost like I'm sitting fishing with him when I hear this song I'm real sorry about your love my friend that I couldn't imagine and you will see her again brother someday and I'll be setting on the river bank with pops something I wish I would have done more of peace

[@da---536]

awe that's sweet u are a good guy

[@DavidSilva-fq7nt]

I know how you feel.

[@alan-ev6ck]

Stay strong Dan

[@eliwit007]

You will see her again !

[@shelbyesters5732]

One of the most iconic fiddles in all of country music

[@terrencebrown2041]

I agree

[@LonestarViz]

That is the damn deal!

[@reneet5858]

Does anyone know who this man is that is playing the violin ( Fiddle)?

[@shelbyesters5732]

Joe Spivey ​@@reneet5858

[@chrishudson2510]

Absolutely

[@munchkinsmom81]

Absolutely a timeless song I am Cherokee and I feel this song deep in my soul everytime I listen to it I love this song ❤💖

[@ajjackson5399]

Me too

[@kimokai1949]

I'm Hawaiian and I feel you!

[@tlo42058]

Proud melungeon here ima mix of you all

[@lindasolomon2980]

We are sisters...

[@laurenmckenna7743]

Am a proud Cherokee and love this song... USN RET DESERT STORM VET N Chesterfield Va

[@jamescecil3200]

As a part Cherokee man i would like to thank John anderson for honoring the indian nations for making this song.

[@waynehogg3882]

Part chocta

[@Ravenspell3]

Engaged to a white earth man , yes.

[@RDS60]

All so First Nations from Manitoba Canada awesome

[@RebeccaMcCann-u8d]

Listening and watching in November 2024 and loving every minute.

[@lauribaldwin4262]

Right with you friend 😊

[@tammyfaries685]

Same❤

[@frankweir6911]

Jan 2025 in Byron Bay, NSW Australia and still loving it

[@RebeccaMcCann-u8d]

@ it’s now January 11th 2025, and I keep coming back to listen again. Glad to meet you!

[@RFWieder]

Some songs touch your heart, some songs touch your mind, this song touches your soul!!!

[@shanettrent1311]

2020 bout to be 2021 let's keep this song alive it needs to remain timeless

[@Katelittlewolf]

I HAVE POSTED IT EVERYWHERE IN SEVERAL VERSIONS TONIGHT. THERE IS MEDICINE IN THIS SONG

[@jeffmcmaster7511]

Yes Sir !

[@danielrenshaw3797]

First concert I ever went to. Still my favorite I've been to!

[@jordanbabcock9349]

You're either timeless or not. "Remains" gives way to the idea that it could possibly ever not be timeless. This song is played somewhere, every day.

[@amandanarlock5903]

Agreed!!

[@jamesparks2242]

I'm a rocker. HARD rocker. Saw hundreds of bands. That was my job. After all of that this is one of my favorite songs of all time . Thanks John.

[@nickrandles1102]

That was my job too. Both as a stagehand and as a drummer. Barely made it out but I did. Solidarity ✊

[@s.missizhippiew.1117]

Awesome 🎉

[@bobbiejoevans5734]

My mother loved this song. She passed with cancer about 20 years ago. One of the last wishes she had was to see you in concert. She was blown away!

[@patcann9795]

@@bobbiejoevans5734 I think he passed a few yrs ago

[@TruthWillFreeYou]

@@patcann9795 No, he is still alive and is 70. He was born in 54 and still going.

[@arniegore4281]

John, as an Indigenous American, I dearly love this song. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, Panther clan. Seminole Tribe Brighton Reservation

[@rstackman]

As a stagehand I worked a country festival back around 1990. I had never heard of Jon Anderson. He blew me away. He has a such a unique vocal style. Maximum respect Jon. Thank you.

[@markrivera2522]

he use to be my best friend . hope he responds to my question

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

@@markrivera2522 Mark, when you do talk to Him- Thank Him for bringing a little Light and Warmth into this Cold World.... RH DSD

[@kennyyow8863]

So you were there franklin

[@FutureNihilist]

I always thought his voice was similar to Joe Diffie's

[@macemorris1573]

I am not a Seminole Indian but this song still brings tears to my eyes, especially the haunting fiddle , thank you to John Anderson and the band.

[@daddyskydiver9996]

you don't have to be an Indian to appreciate the facts and this beautiful song. it is 100% the truth as only John Anderson can sing.

[@trueamerican40]

I am a Seminole and Yes it is a beautiful song

[@macemorris1573]

@@daddyskydiver9996 amen to that.

[@michaelhaney3388]

Very haunting, a lot of feelings

[@natalieplatero5454]

Nowadays we like to be called Native Americans but I agree with everything you are coming with.

[@groundedinreal]

Wore this tape out 30 years ago. What a Beautiful Song.

[@lanafeulner4083]

I'm Seminole. I just found out through DNA. My mother was adopted and hid this from me. :) I'm so proud!!

[@stu3775]

100% Seminole, that's incredible.

[@michaelcoffey5645]

You have every right to be proud of your great culture, history and heritage. God bless you and all of the native people of this land! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@waynemarchington6226]

You got beauty! Inside and out.

[@trentonstroud1721]

My grandma was full blooded creek Indian wish I could have met that side of my family

[@stu3775]

@@trentonstroud1721 Maybe you could visit a Creek Tribe.

[@MMorMM]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@sterlingarcher1775]

from one of the greatest artists.

[@NorthWoodsCountryBoy]

Absolutely! One of my favorite songs of all time!

[@deanmaker1643]

We have taken from this earth and were not putting any thing back God's not happy .

[@Nobodyimportant38]

As a Florida native this song rang out on my speakers a ton as a teenager. This song reminds me of home. 2024

[@scottburger6427]

Don't hear country like this any more, John Anderson is one of the best ever in my book!

[@tklmb9299]

You right on

[@andrewjacquet6049]

Don't worry. I will not bow. I've got the strongest shoulders. Thanks Johnny 😌 for holding up the world if Gods "game" was the greek edition.

[@maxinerowe2925]

Love his music

[@shelwhitley1011]

Did y'all catch the special segment on CBS Mornings aired 8/5/22 on where he's been? It's a must-watch for all of us JA fans! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2LTn6WfmZ6WeqM

[@pwnograffik]

@@shelwhitley1011 Unfortunately, that video is marked as private.

[@FiggySmallsNotoriousFIG]

I was raised in Micanopy, Florida, born in Ocala in the northern end of the swampland formerly known as the Everglades. This song has nothing but meaning to me having been to all these places and having family with strong Native roots I fell in love and stay in love with this song no matter how long it's been.

[@itsstellaraine]

I'm from Citrus County, this song definitely hits harder knowing where Micanopy is, being right near Ocala

[@ttecnotut]

Born in Egypt. Living in Ocala. Just found this song two weeks ago as I was acquainting myself with George Strait, who performed in Tampa last Sat. No country song stirs me up like Seminole Wind.

[@duane4972]

I was a land surveyor in Palm Beach county during the 60s to the 80s, working in the Everglades a lot, this song is so deep in my soul, thank you John Anderson for taking me to that place in my soul.

[@donnylion2020]

I am in the same wooden canoe as you born and bread

[@maverick4970]

Back when you could feel a song in your bones

[@chrisdickenson8116]

And your heart.

[@christophergarner8019]

You are so right

[@The66StingRay]

Bones and heart, every time! I'm part Seminole, Cherokee, Choctaw and white. I grew up learning my heritage and yes, I still cry when I here Seminole Wind...many reasons...but the biggest reason is that my Dad is the Native Side and I was 14 yrs old and got to help design the lighting for the concert of Seminole Wind in my hometown of Ocala, FL. It was one of the proudest moments of my life and career! My father watched my work, the crew were amazing, Mr. Anderson gave a teenager the chance of a lifetime and all of the other singers showed nothing but respect when some Seminole Tribe members were recognized and dedicated to!!!

[@bugrhoades6464]

Good to here this song brings back good old times

[@tonyallewellyn7304]

... I remember hearing this song on the school bus years ago...anyone else?

[@syndahra]

2024...and we still need to listen. I love this song.

[@jeremyclenney8054]

I’m not from Florida but from Tennessee. This song has a deep sense of sadness to me. A longing for the old days. How the world is changing...how the south is changing..

[@sharisilvers9683]

As a Floridian by birthright, this song touches me deeply. I can remember growing up in West Palm Beach years before the swamps got drained. My greatest memories are of setting traps in the bush and fishing in the canal behind our home...barefoot at that. In the land of the Seminoles, the alligators in the dark... snakes, snakes, snakes.

[@GhostIsEverything]

Not tryna be rude but the lyrics are "the alligator and the gar" (gar being a type of fish often found in florida swampy areas) ...I'm just a native Floridian from fort pierce fl..this song is a huge part of every true floridians life. 😊 -jenn (on my hubby's yt)

[@sharisilvers9683]

@@GhostIsEverything isn't it a real ugly fish also?

[@GhostIsEverything]

@@sharisilvers9683 yeah sorta haha it has like a long pointy nose lol.

[@bryanhurst3391]

Gar get huge and are basically armour plated.

[@dawnallen3309]

I'm a 6th generation Floridian and this bring back memories of my beloved home state.

[@stevenmistichamberschamber3925]

This makes my tear up thinking about my ancestors walking the trail of tears!

[@pointingdog7235]

@John Anderson Thank you for the many great songs you have given us.

[@failtolawl]

everytime I think of the seminoles I think of how they brutally massacred my people as they conquered their way through florida but to each his own

[@ceetee9659]

@John Anderson dude you even type like an Asian scammer lmao gtfo of here you fuckin dufus

[@frankjaz5451]

John Anderson 4 Prez!!!

[@gigia2030]

@@failtolawl We were just protecting our land from foreigners. We were in our right to protect our land, which we all know was a futile attempt.

[@kimbeckylovgren478]

John Anderson is a tremendous musician... what a shame that he hasn't been recognized YET.

[@georged3850]

As a Native American living in Florida I love the ancestral song!

[@407lnation5]

I’m only 22 years old, John Anderson but my parents and aunts and uncles tell me about your Impact on country music! And better yet there from Orange County just like you!! God bless brother

[@loissobolewski4218]

My grandmother was part of the Seminole and she was born in the 30s 1930s and in Florida in the Everglades this song really hits hard to me I cry with it but it's also a good thing cuz it makes me think of all the good thing she's done for me and how she loved me this song is like number one on my list of country music among all the other greats singers that I truly love too they're all great and awesome singers

[@elanad7356]

Beautiful...❤

[@kevinbthemyth6285]

October of 2024. I’m 43 and have been listening to this song for over half my life. It still gives me chills. Part Apache here but this song speaks to me and hits deep in my soul

[@LawrenceMay-w9o]

The Seminole were never defeated. There is a Seminole Reservation(don’t like that name) reservation that is. But the Seminole were integrated by runaway slaves, Choctaw, Creed, Redsticks before Jefferson’s forced eviction from Georgia and Alabama. Those that remained ran into the woods of Florida glades and were never defeated. Part Cherokee myself.

[@ronniebishop2496]

Still listening in June 2024. Beautiful John.

[@MaryR7256]

July 2024

[@beecee9681]

October 2024.

[@jernst4316]

This has to be one of the finest country songs. I’m on my mid-40s and my kids are hooked. Thanks John and Company!

[@theblackburnprincess]

This is absolutely my favorite song ever. I remember singing along with it as a child and now that I'm grown I can really appreciate the message behind it.

[@bryanhurst3391]

@John Anderson Your great! We love you!

[@turnkeydirect]

I heard it for the first time, as me and my Dad drove down a dirt road with a couple bass in the cooler. I had never seen my dad catch a good fish til that day. He said it was all he ever wanted, to catch a couple nice fish with me. As we left the huge pond right by my house, we heard this song. We bonded over it and never forgot it. Forwards 6 months and the pond that I bonded with my dad, and kayaked with both of my sons on, is being drained. I actually cried. I caught so many fish and made memories with sons and father there. My shitty HOA is going to build over that beautiful pond, where we’d catch big bass, slab crappie, and 3 lb bullhead catfish. This song predicted what would happen to us, the first time we heard it.

[@roserollins9800]

It makes me sad that my ancestors most likely had a part in the meaning of this song

[@tylerseverance5789]

@@turnkeydirect i feel your pain, im not originally from Florida but from eastern North Carolina and lived in Volusia county most of my life now and i have seen entire wildreness dissapear overnight including where my shitty HOA built too

[@jasonmaruszak812]

I was the same and have a huge love for ecosystems- I grew up and devoted some my life to protecting them. Unfortunately this song can apply to many places around the world. It breaks my heart we are in a new age, constantly applauding ourselves

[@Jesse-lw2hd]

Down in NW Florida listening to this on backroads windows down volume up!

[@thruthefirepubl]

I'm a proud FL native. Tears in my eyes. Thank you Mr. Anderson. I miss the good ol' days.

[@jeremyshaw7502]

IF country was still like this I would listen

[@pattyramos5852]

It is! Look for it!!

[@budwzr8199]

It is still like this.

[@jenblack7616]

Me too

[@fredmoore8661]

Wouldn't we all!

[@johnmorrison1525]

Amen brother ben

[@karenharter7481]

I'm not native American, but beautiful music from the soul transcends any kind of race or color don't care. John Anderson scene from his heart and soul. Makes me feel sad that sometime ancestors might have been responsible to this. I hear the passion and love in the heart that speaks universally. Love John Anderson, and his take on this song. To me, writing songs is like writing poetry you cannot write passionate songs unless you feel it in your heart. That's a gift. Good night all

[@russelrambha7103]

Peace Love and oneness to all from my soul to all.

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Karen. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@huskytail]

Nobody is responsible for the deeds of his ancestors or rather we all cary the complete burden of humanity as we all have the same ancestors.

[@intotheeverglades8980]

I’m born and raised in central Florida the glades are my life I appreciate all the love from people all over the world 🫡

[@lavonnetollison1900]

This arrangement, John's voice ... Dear God, a piece of Heaven ... 💝💓

[@wmcbarker4155]

try reading the closed captioning, lots of song lyrics are missing, important lyrics!!

[@Jennifer-ss3sv]

I love this soothes my soul and reminds me of God's Country and the many backwoods I have 🚶 walked and the places I have roamed. May we never take what God created for granted For I love God's Country and Me and my people will defend it 100 percent to my last breath. This is my War Cry!!!

[@davidgibson1386]

AMEN! Jennifer! Yes ma’am we won’t be defeated. Our ultimate VICTORY IS IN THE NEAR DISTANCE! Thank you LORD!

[@lylesmith5079]

Amen

[@KOOLDAVE1953]

Hands down one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written. A very powerful message in this tune mixed with a profound sadness.

[@dennis8445]

The government ended up spending 23 billion to fix stupid. The people that thought they were smart and had a right to destroy a natural eco system were stupid. This is one of my favorite songs from one of the greatest group of people they all did a good job. John Anderson should be in the country music hall of fame for sure. Thanks sharing.

[@TerrieLReed]

And this man and group should get some kind of award from the CMA for his voice and this composition too! Thank you Mr. Anderson

[@waggsish]

Todays disposable country pop cant create anything remotely as great as this.

[@scottbeilby2182]

Some songs reach deep inside your soul. This one leads the way!

[@garnetanderson8472]

Absolutely brilliant lyrics. Great message in this song.

[@johannariddle2609]

Why this is not our State song, I cannot imagine. It's all there: soulful, dynamic, historically referenced, and genuine.

[@mikegrey5663]

@@ronchamberlin9302 I'm white but sadly this is true

[@robertlock7088]

As a fish head from the 50s, I wholeheartedly agree. Ft Walton Beach native

[@robertlock7088]

I agree 200 per cent.

[@tomwiti4635]

It is my top song... Best regards from Austria!

[@drgrange1]

Have agree, one of the few songs that really tells about our state!

[@Edy-g7i]

It's 11:08 pm 9.27. 24 I'm in El Paso Texas having some cold beers with my son and a friend life is great thank you God. ❤

[@serenabussell8489]

It is 🎉

[@zacharybarrett2947]

Everytime i hear this song i get goose bumps . I LOVE being American and living on this land !!!!

[@fit4ya1975]

Goosebumps everytime I hear this song, he sounds exactly the same as when when he first sang this!

[@therealog2537]

One of best song i ever heard live in Cumberland gap Tennessee on the ridge going up the mountain best country song ever heard to my ears

[@christybales4121]

Same

[@comawhite5913]

You're not lying. Was relaxing this evening with a haul to Eureka in American Truck Simulator (Yes.......I'm 48, but still love my trucks), and this song came on the in game radio I had running. The goose bumps sprang up when I realized what I was hearing, as I haven't heard this song in years. Finished the load, and am now on a John Anderson binge. Remembering

[@larrygilreath1196]

Me to reminds me of my grandmother

[@gilbertgillispie581]

This song speaks to my heart. The fiddle solo makes me feel like my father is still here, playing his beautiful music, once again.

[@gilbertgillispie581]

@John Anderson Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, Mr. Anderson. May God blessyou, and keep you.

[@gregshipe9394]

@John Anderson another big John Anderson fan here. Your music is helping me through a really tough time in my life. For a few minutes I can forget the pain I'm going through from losing my wife of over 50 years to cancer last month. Thank you Mr Anderson for making life a little more bearable with this beautiful music.

[@FrankTatum-g9h]

What a mix of all the instruments in this one.All in sync.If you don't like this classic then you don't appreciate music from deep in the soul.John's best work by far.

[@SoldiersNRprayers]

I live in the land the land of the Seminole, and I feel it when his voice trembling how deeply he means what he sings. I've got goose bumps of Osceola cry God Bless this him and this Masterpiece 4:51

[@michaelperez2864]

I am not an Indian , but this song touched my soul.

[@tonyguill6209]

What up kemosabe

[@andy6043]

It is about the destruction of the Everglades, you don't have to be an Indian to be touched by this song.

[@robertwomack8653]

@@andy6043 it’s about the destruction of the entire world.....I wish it would touch us all. Then we as a species might have a future on this planet.

[@seb4120]

you don't have to be indian to feel, the earth should mean the same to us all, just like we all mean the same to the earth

[@ernestsalazar8026]

Im not seminole either, but a commanche descendant but this is a very beautiful song

[@tiretrx4785]

One of the greatest country songs EVER!

[@donaldstevenson4721]

One of the Greatest songs PERROID

[@danadimarco9221]

I agree

[@jagsfanrick]

You know it.

[@issacdavis3767]

My wife's uncle passed away last month. They played this song at the service, and it was amazing. Oddly spectacular. RIP David Brown, Vietnam Veteran 🇺🇸☝️🎹🎸🎤🎻

[@neffofrog]

Absolutely!

[@ronnie5129]

This song is so good , i have listened to it 30 times in a row, thank you , John..

[@nicolassmith3434]

Hello friend, I hope you're doing great??

[@conniep5243]

Haha! So I'm not the only one who listens to this one over and over! Nice to know

[@grharman]

What I love most about this is the unique sound of the country "fiddles'. It amazes me how these artists can take this ancient classical instrument and give it an unmistakable country sound. God bless John Anderson and the band as well. This is a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@jenniferaguilar1973]

Oh yes..this song really touches your heart, well mine. I'm a native American and I remember how much joy it brought me and I'm cleaning my house..funny but I kept rewinding it. Was a teen then now I'm an elder..funny I was watching my granddaughter do the same..same song. Still playing that awesome song..

[@alicemalice382]

😉.... Framing ...

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Jennifer. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@coffeecup3080]

Everytime I hear this song I get chills

[@murraylawrence4173]

A Great Song, No One could sing it Better. MAINE BOY

[@troydixson1394]

He made the biggest comeback of any b+ artist ever his second album was truly country radio see he never had a whole album that was country radio he made a lot of money this album not money in the bank my fav song by him u gotta understand nobody trys johnny

[@WayneTheSeine]

Awesome.....after all these years. John Anderson's heart fills this song. .....And the Seminole winds blow...once again!

[@hunterfranklin4846]

Great comment my man

[@DucatiQueen]

Wayne The Seine he left out than Seminole " humidity " 😂😂😂

[@judi9665]

Still loving this great song! Listening from Longview, Texas 🤠

[@colinkiehm2540]

I think this is one of very few songs that just don't get old. Johns voice is sure to touch the soul! the true gem of country music!

[@yoliehines4399]

I love John Anderson, great musician with very special voice ! 🙏💙

[@johnanderson-tm2fy]

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[@thelmadickinson2740]

The feeling of calling on the spirit of the defenders of the land. It’s mournful but hopeful we can come together before it’s all lost.

[@wildflower927]

Absolutely!!! We need to be ready to defend this beautiful place God gave us. I will personally fight to keep the outsiders out completely 🙏

[@classicautorepair2100]

But to no avail. Big Sugar continues to kill the Glades and big government allows them to do it.

[@dsm4462]

First heard this song in a little rural town in Canada, well my life brought me to Florida watching Chief Osceola with FSU.

[@w2504x4]

I grew up in the area this songs speaks of, playing in the swamps and fields as kids were great times. Now they are nothing but houses and rude people, its saddening to see what has become our beloved state.

[@BrinyGale]

lost one Indeed - it’s why I love hurricanes - besides growing up with them they kinda... purge / cleanse and force us to along with it - Fl severely needs that... strictly IMO. I remember there was at least one good storm to hit per season while I was growing up - that stopped almost abruptly around 2004/2005. Not sure how I got on my ‘Fl needs a hurricane’ tangent - my apologies. 🙄

[@waynesigmon5628]

I am 53 years old I see how you feel in Florida I'm in from North Carolina there's so many people here now it's too bad what they've done to North Carolina

[@tradssalesone6334]

Wayne Sigmon I relate to both states. I missed 2 months being born In NC. Born n raised in NE. Florida. It was wild woods here growing up. Now its ruined. NC ( where my moms family is from ) isnt quite as bad imo.) but its gettin there.

[@tradssalesone6334]

And I am not a tree hugger by any means. Just miss the rural lifestyle that is all but gone here. It dont feel like home to me here near as much as it used to.

[@waynesigmon5628]

I haven't been to Florida in 31 years what part of North Carolina was you almost born at I remember going to Silver Springs where they made Tarzan movies

[@alanduke9391]

It is Timeless. John Anderson will live on even when he and I are gone. He still impacts my children born in 1987 and 89. Thank you John.

[@gaylekozera2220]

Wow! My children are also born in 1987 and 1989! Both of them girls!

[@williammanning8581]

Great song love it.

[@sandrabowlin2284]

I love John and his music to say nothing of his voice, I'll never get sick of listening to him!

[@shelwhitley1011]

Did y'all catch the special segment on CBS Mornings aired 8/5/22 on where he's been? It's a must-watch for all of us JA fans! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2LTn6WfmZ6WeqM

[@singtoh3340]

Brilliant!! Speaking from Lake Worth Florida!! I love these guys!!! Without doubt!! Hall of Fame where are you! Bastards

[@racketyjack]

Born in Jacksonville back in 1957. Grandparents lived in the piney forest 20 miles outside of town. Its all subdivision now. Saw it last in 2006 when I laid my mother to rest next to Pop in Evergreen cemetery. Live in Montana now where I got some elbow room. But I hear this song and my mind goes back thru the years. Thank you John.