"The Autumn Wind" narrated by John Facenda [Full Version]

"The Autumn Wind" is written by former NFL Films President and co-founder Steve Sabol. Narrated by John Facenda. (Produced in 1974)
"The Autumn Wind is a pirate.
Blustering in from sea,
With a rollicking song, he sweeps along,
Swaggering boisterously.
His face is weather beaten.
He wears a hooded sash,
With a silver hat about his head,
And a bristling black mustache.
He growls as he storms the country,
A villain big and bold.
And the trees all shake and quiver and quake,
As he robs them of their gold.
The Autumn Wind is a Raider,
Pillaging just for fun.
He'll knock you 'round and upside down,
And laugh when he's conquered and won."
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[@NewYork975]

Even non-raider fans know this is the best football theme ever made.

[@retnuh76]

NewYork975 For sure! I'm a die-hard Vikings fan, but this song gives me chills and gets me excited for football every time I hear it!

[@pittland44]

I'm a Broncos fan, and we don't have anything like that. My hat is off to you guys, or maybe the wind just took it...

[@Breakspearr]

bears fan all my life, been wishing this was our anthem ever since I heard it

[@mojosooner]

true story, I'm a Dolphins fan and I love listening to this

[@rickbrockel8482]

I'm a Packer fan and love the voice of God and I love the Raiders back in the day

[@jamesconnor2278]

Only sports team with a deep, dark, and dangerous poem, backed by full orchestra, and narrated by the legendary John Facenda.

[@JetEngine787]

Totally lame

[@jakevasami9593]

@@JetEngine787bro what how

[@4everinpanama]

​@@JetEngine787L take

[@ronaldredmond3308]

That's right. I have been a Raiders fan since the Heidi Game in 1968, my 1st Raiders game when I was 6 years old. This poem came out during that time. This is how I start my season every year. Let's go Raiders!!! Just Win Baby!!!

[@matthewryan9019]

@@JetEngine787you’re just jealous 😏

[@williamthaxton2065]

As a lifelong Raiders fan, I want this song played at my funeral.

[@AD-tq8kn]

I say this every time !

[@kensheets7143]

Yes Sir!! RNFL Carr is Taking over this year!!!6000 yards!! Superbowl Championship.

[@ciscrow]

@@kensheets7143 comment didn’t age well 🥲🥲

[@devinpittman942]

🤣🤣🤣

[@donaldnelson2561]

me too

[@philipcagg9865]

The voice of God, John Facenda, should be in the NFL Hall of Fame. No voice is more associated with any league than his.

[@ZZSmithReal]

Steve and Ed Sabol along with John Facenda are probably more responsible for the NFL being the behemoth it is today than any player who actually played the game.

[@weakestlink20]

RIP John Madden. Your loss devastates the NFL world and several generations of football fans. You were the autumn wind

[@infinitecontent8001]

John Madden is so cold, he might go into the NFL for a THIRD time for the video game. If that ain't a major contribution to the league and hasn't increased interest in the NFL for multiple generations, I don't know what to tell people!

[@CherylBusard-uw4qj]

John madden can do a lot of things maybe one of those things is come back to life who knows

[@motorcycleboy9000]

BOOM!

[@geraldotto3145]

Amen memory eternal JM

[@geraldotto3145]

Amen memory eternal JM

[@jmc1192]

John Facenda could narrate Frosted Flakes getting soggy and it would be amazing.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

So true buddy

[@buckeyewill2166]

J M ....A narration he took to his grave.

[@charleshutton284]

Yes, Facenda was amazing, both for NFL Films and CBS News in Philly. Harry Kalas replaced him well for NFL Films which operates out of Cherry Hill, NJ.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

"HEAVY IS THE BOWL THAT HOLDS THOSE FLAKES! VALIANTLY FIGHTING AGAINST THE SOG OF TIME AND A FULL BELLY!"

[@slyspy9819]

JM , You're so right he had the touch . I wish someone would come along and continue this legacy

[@derekcabeca2682]

Proud to be a raider fan!!! No matter how much they piss me off and scare me watching them, I will always be a raiders fan!!! 🏴‍☠️☠️💀

[@davidbates2808]

Maybe best comment in youtube history.

[@timtai7414]

The Autumn Wind is a pirate Blustering in from sea, With a rollicking song, he sweeps along, Swaggering boisterously. His face is weather beaten. He wears a hooded sash, With a silver hat about his head, And a bristling black mustache. He growls as he storms the country, A villain big and bold. And the trees all shake and quiver and quake, As he robs them of their gold. The Autumn Wind is a Raider, Pillaging just for fun. He'll knock you 'round and upside down, And laugh when he's conquered and won.

[@jaynightlife4628]

"He'll knock you round and upside down and laugh when he's conquered and won" That line hits so hard and gives me goosebumps EVERYTIME!

[@jokerproduction]

Sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it. RAIDER NATION!

[@infinitecontent8001]

If hearing The Autumn Wind and this music doesn't get your spirit up and ready to watch football, NOTHING WILL!!!

[@marcossoto2453]

Means your fired up!!💯🤘

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@marcossoto2453 _'you're'_

[@marcossoto2453]

@@donarthiazi2443 always 💯👏

[@sivvybee]

Rest in Peace Cliff Branch.

[@mrjinkorea]

If only Antonio Brown had half the class and work ethic that Cliff Branch had. Cliff deserves to be HofFamer.

[@alonzor557]

🙏

[@jakestumm4101]

@@mrjinkorea du

[@charlesgarrett7766]

No matter where they go i will always remember them as the Oakland Raiders

[@GeronFletcher]

Damn straight

[@michellezirkle6268]

Definitely

[@deposessed]

Always!

[@enriquerodriguez8244]

Oakland Traitors 4Ever

[@jjgrey1488]

Facenda narrating the Old Raiders...the Classics never go out of style...

[@tmrevenge]

I'm a die hard Eagles fan. But I respect the hell out of the raiders. Fantastic franchise history, some amazing flagship players and this poem and theme. Get back on track silver and black. I hope we get a rematch at the Superbowl

[@carlosplascencia635]

Likewise. I respect the Eagles 💪💯

[@bailey9838]

Eagles Raiders Super Bowl. Let's make it happen!

[@miguelquinones4508]

Same. Even though they beat us in our first Super Bowl I still have a deep respect and appreciation for the history of the Raiders

[@Nickfar.]

Respect

[@EdwardRobinson15580]

From a Raider fan...thanks for the Respect fellas. I respect the Eagles too. Especially when they beat up on the COWGIRLS.

[@jacklangford2121]

Not a raiders fan but I used to play this every time I’d play as the raiders on madden when I was with friends. They always got mad. Good times and cool song.

[@isabellarodriguez9641]

I Love Being A Raiderette 🖤... Goosebumps Everytime I Hear John Facenda☠☠☠

[@camgnilpe9300]

isabella i smell something fishy!

[@jaylenharris2971]

@@camgnilpe9300 omg 💀

[@harleylawdude]

You'll bleed silver and black your entire life.

[@MRHEEL-ys2rq]

My kind of woman... We need more like you

[@MAP9595]

RIP John Madden, second only to Al Davis as the “Ultimate” Raider

[@coledoucette5116]

Then Tom Flores

[@badcornflakes6374]

And Willie Brown 0:51

[@kennethmcnally5760]

And Tim brown

[@juanpuentes3621]

And Lyle alzado

[@davidporter671]

Kenny Stabler the ultimate Raider player.

[@ericrobinson1789]

Never get tired of this theme. So fitting for this team.

[@mrmotorghost9900]

I almost converted to the raider nation cause of this theme 😅

[@ComandanteNissaro]

This always gives me chills. Raider till I die.

[@TRoller927]

Even non-Raiders fans (I cheer for the Vikings) get chills a little bit.

[@UrDadizAbackloggedgamer]

Grown man and I’m crying off this. I love the raiders so much.

[@barrymack9516]

This Raiders theme poem narrated by Facenda gives chills to every old time football fan. John Facenda the vice of God and NFL films. In Philly we actually got to watch him nightly. May he RIP

[@danvillehuntingandtrapping8542]

I’m a browns fan and this song alone and the fierce reputation of the raiders is making me wanna be a fan of them

[@TheCoog97]

RIP John Madden! Raider Nation will never forget you!

[@michaelshanks6932]

The rest of the league, either. So many contributions, in addition to that fabulous record.

[@motherloverjones6008]

the 1970's Raiders are my my ALL-TIME favorite football teams. How did I become a fan living 2000 miles from Oakland? Just win, baby.

[@lamonthursey2540]

Dam after 35yrs of being a Raiders fan that video and song still gives me chills!! Raiders forever!!! Sliver and black

[@NathanPsprague]

Getting my hype in for Monday night baby. Let's go Raiders. Just Win Baby!

[@Amber90125]

The NFL misses Al Davis and I miss the Raiders of the 70’s & 80’s.

[@Xireliq4209]

WE’RE BECOMING THIS KIND OF TEAM AGAIN!! RAAAAIIIIDEERRRSSSS ☠️

[@shawnp6744]

Listening tonight for Coach Madden. We love you Coach. Rest in peace Coach.

[@beamerball666]

Even as a Steeler fan, I find this fantastic

[@tracercarter3174]

Cowboy fan, and it gives me chills. If I had a second team it’d be the Raiders.

[@deputyVH]

It's the John Facenda effect

[@johndessoye]

@@tracercarter3174 I think everyone's second team is the Raiders!

[@kyleshiflet9952]

@@johndessoye I'm a die hard Raiders fan and you gotta love the Raiders rough,mean,nastyand down right evil attitude to the world

[@beamerball666]

@@johndessoye no it's really not

[@MatthewSchellenberg]

Al Davis, John Madden, Ken Stabler, what a combo!

[@mkneriahosborne]

Don’t forget Tim Brown!

[@raymendez6805]

Came here to pay my respects to Coach Madden and thank the Raider Nation who sends him off with love and honor! RIP Coach.

[@JbMoney69420]

I get goosebumps everytime I hear this. But I’ll sell my soul to hear it for the first time again

[@golden10ful]

Legit big fact

[@jaimewalls8416]

I was like 6 when I first heard this, wow just wow,shivers up my spine.

[@diaz1232]

PLAYOFFS BABY. CANT WAIT FOR SOUNDS OF THE GAME

[@jaeoen5636]

I love reading the comments knowing I’m not the only football nerd that gets chills, goosebumps, and almost emotional when I hear this lol

[@MrAitraining]

I switch my ringtone to the instrumental of this every football season

[@alexamerling79]

Die hard Bears fan here. Mad respect for the Raiders. Similar defensive hard nosed mindset as us. This theme is amazing.

[@sethvieira6201]

R.I.P. John Madden 🙏🏾❤️

[@kiwanishinton9410]

how i miss football of the 70s

[@dv8raptor]

WE IN THE PLAYOFFS BABY!!

[@gisellrobles1200]

RAAAAAAIIIIDDDEEEERRRRRRSSS!!! 2022!!!

[@magovenor]

It was NFL Films that made watching and learning how plays developed, whether it was offensive or defensive. The slow motion, freeze frame, accompanied with great narrative.

[@kilrn4l510]

I listen to this song every week. Knock on wood if you're with me!!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️☠☠☠

[@guppy420__]

It gives me chills every time I hear this Mann I love the raiders

[@kenyattaclay7666]

When I was a kid in the late 70's and becoming a football fan I used to watch these short films ti learn about the history of the game. Just like James Eral Jones is the perfect voice of Darth Vader, John Facenda will always be the voice of the NFL. I'm not even a Raider fan and that poem gives me the chills, in a good way.

[@timmalone3124]

Rest In Peace, John Madden

[@taterslam0573]

If God doesn’t sound like John Facenda then I’m gonna be disappointed

[@haircut]

Morgan Freeman

[@balrog322]

Taterslam057 What if He sounds like Elmer Fudd?

[@babypluto2551]

I though he was Morgan freeman

[@fyafeelings7673]

You'll be very disappointed

[@edwinpeters7895]

lol

[@martindeyanov5267]

Rest in peace John Madden. Made my Childhood great. Will never forget you telling me to run it up the middle or go to a cover 3 defense to prevent passes over the top while keeping the box packed. Safe to say you made a lot of kids' Madden experiences great.

[@glennharless1399]

MINE TOO !! We did not have a tv but our neighbors did ......Lamonica , Blanda , Wells ,Balitnikof ..this IS my team !!

[@craigmatthews9585]

Still gives me goosebumps

[@alexbarron1803]

Who watching this after tonights win against the chargers??? LFG RAAAIIIDDDEERRRSSS!!!!!

[@esta7763]

I'm a Kansas City Chiefs fan..... but damn, I envy the Raiders for having something this awesome.

[@platinumdiamond1445]

Both you and the Chiefs have the most badass fans. The Madmax looking cosplays and "The Chop"

[@Dustin1047]

Ditto.

[@moblinmajorgeneral]

​@@platinumdiamond1445 Especially since the Commanders lost their ability to do the chop a couple of years ago.

[@SFforlife]

The Chiefs do have that badass chant thing you guys do. Sounds really cool.

[@jasonladd5328]

As you should!! 🏴‍☠️

[@johnwise8433]

R.I.P. Steve Sabol

[@indianrider956]

Who's here before the Bengal Playoff game? Let's go Raider Nation, stand up!

[@APmt2331]

Let’s go!!!!

[@laOrzy]

Had to come here after the legendary John madden passed away. RIP to an iconic legend 🖤🤍

[@donnacorrell3527]

RIP, Coach Madden. You were the greatest Raider of them all!

[@lancecampbell4323]

I’m a Packers fan and I love this. After you hear it you want to do something heroic and manly. Great testosterone boost

[@ivandiego4802]

Most underrated comment LOL!!!!

[@ianwarlick8686]

Who's here after securing a trip to the post season? Raiderrrrrs

[@kelley595]

Here after the OT win against the chargers. Just Win Baby ! ☠️

[@MartinLopez-vr2pj]

If the raiders make it to the playoffs tonight I’m gonna cry my eyes out. I love my raiders. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gsoto420]

The greatest monolog in sports 🏴‍☠️ I still get chills everytime I hear this!!! I come back to this every year ☠️

[@gertrudevanshandy]

Lifelong Browns fans here. A return to Raider greatness would be good for the NFL, good for fandom, good for television, good for planet Earth. You guys need to make it happen.

[@willdrucker4291]

CONGRATULATIONS to the RAIDERS with their exciting overtime win tonight vs the Chargers…securing the #5 seed….on a special night if tribute to the greatest Raider coach of all time….JOHN MADDEN….JUST WIN BABY

[@worthinggooner3235]

Just educating my 2 girls about The Raiders from across the pond. My girls are already in The Raider Nation, the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 branch. 👍

[@JackingGoff]

Love from a Geordie raider 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️❤

[@cheveroletllnova2672]

More patriotic & powerful than the National Anthem! Can you dig it?

[@buddyleewoods2327]

Caaann uuuuu diigggg iitt !!!

[@eddieruiz562]

Honest Pinocchio I need my shovel

[@shawnhughes4192]

Can you dig it... SUCKA!!!

[@paxtonhoward4640]

I can dig it

[@jeremywilliams1598]

@@buddyleewoods2327 CAAAAAAAAANNNN YOUUUUUUUUUU DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG IT?

[@ricstormwolf]

John Facenda. The greatest voice the NFL ever had. The Oakland Raiders. The greatest team the NFL has ever seen.

[@piggyfatt]

RIP to greatest Raider Coach of all time. JOHN MADDEN

[@killswitch3021]

Gotta come back here after this game, 11-5-23. It really feels like the Raiders are getting their persona, intensity, and identity back with this new coach. It’s rough riding, tough sliding, going over your head and under your bed and scaring tf out of you type game again for us. THE NIGHTMARE IS BACK, THE LEGENDS WERE THERE, THE RAIDERS ARE READY TO HIT YOU HARD AND FAST SO YOU BETTER BE SCARED

[@steeleroper4821]

Had to come back after tonight

[@enriquerodriguez8244]

Yeah right 😅

[@troygibson1675]

I never get tired of this song!!! The strings...the horns....it just all perfectly meshes! Awesome song!

[@Back2bibleVideos]

This is classic, I was looking for this just to hear John Facenda.

[@michaelford6699]

Oakland Raiders for now and forever!!

[@trwent]

Nope, 2 more years. Then Las Vegas Raiders!!

[@mooiemooface1550]

trwent They will still be Oakland Raiders. Just like the chargers will be San Diego Chargers

[@buddyleewoods2327]

Go to hell mark davis !!!

[@SocialAssasin]

4-12. Now and Forever.

[@ajourneyfulfilled136]

@@trwent Gtfo

[@robertnilla6845]

the most classic football theme song ever!! even if you not a raider fan; this powerful all inspiring theme should rally any football fan around the world.. World class voice of facenda and the best football theme for the ages.

[@TyronneRatcliff]

If this song doesn't give you the chills you're not a football fan.

[@billnary1743]

I am not a Raider fan, but this is truly an NFL Film classic. Although this is titled the "original" the film includes Matt Millen who wasn't a Raider until 1980 and this was originally done in 1974. The film was for the Raiders then and so it should include the team of the late 60's early 70's.

[@charleshutton284]

Good call on that. Raiders may not have beaten the Eagles in '80 if not for addition of Matt Millen. The Hendricks, Stabler, Otis Sistrunk, Alzado, etc. nastiness and toughness of the late 60's / early to mid 70's Raiders are more emblematic of that theme.

[@jonburrows8602]

@@charleshutton284 Not really. The 80' Sb teams still had Hendricks and John Matuszak and added Lester Hayes. Plus, they still had that huge, bone crunching O-line. They were just as nasty and intimidating as documented by Millen's own words in commenting on that season. And BTW, Alzado didn't join the Raiders until 1982.

[@TruthLivesNow]

@@jonburrows8602 None of you mentioned the King of Nastiness, 5'10" 200 lbs. Safety #32 Raider 1971-1979 Jack Tatum! ...and just to add, Darryl Stingley, there was only one person that spent the night with Darryl in the hospital...Coach John Madden!!!!

[@snafu7433]

Chills every time i hear it!

[@globalspiritualrevolutionmedia]

The Oakland Raiders have the greatest identity in Pro Sports History Second To None!

[@shawnhughes4192]

That's all because of one man and only one man... Al Davis!!! He is a legend among legends. I actually wrote a poem when I was in college when Al died, here it is.... We all wish some could live forever No one will though, none whatsoever. Time is precious and should be cherished Show all of your love and don't be embarrassed. Joy and laughter is what we will remember Now smile knowing heaven just got a new member. Original poem Shawn Hughes

[@bobbyv7903]

Ever heard of the Dallas Cowboys? The most valuable sports American sports franchise? The winningest team in NFL history? Year in and year out #1 in merchandise sales? Oh, and let's not forget AMERICA'S TEAM

[@alonzor557]

The Autumn Wind is a Raider!! ☠️

[@kyleshiflet9952]

@@bobbyv7903 yeah but the Raiders are THE WORLDS TEAM

[@805livin4]

@@bobbyv7903 winningest team ? In the past 25 years y’all have barely won 3 playoff games

[@walterlukachinsky2189]

Song is even sweeter to hear after beating the Chiefs at Arrowhead. JUST WIN BABY!

[@xenonpicou9678]

Just win, were gonna be great next year! Maybe even the superbowl

[@joshkennedy2868]

I am not even a raiders fan but this gives me goosey every time I hear it

[@user-dn9te1bp4u]

who's here after the news about AP?? Raider Nation is back. See you all next Fall....

[@Therealtre]

I’m an eagles fan but congrats I love Pierce and my dad is a raiders fan. Wish we had a HC who the players loved like Pierce

[@bosox40oz]

I am a Steeler fan but goosebumps. NFL FILMS!!!!!

[@doyker]

RIP Coach Madden. As a Bills fan i can say that I have always respected the raiders more than any other franchise cos of John Madden

[@Kevin-ck9li]

Brings tears to my eyes…. This is beautiful

[@brianslaw7804]

RIP, Coach Madden!!! A TRUE legend!!! 🖤💪🏽🏆🏆☠

[@dougauzene8389]

If This Song Don't Get You Goin...You Got A Problem!

[@butcherofntexas4966]

I was born in Dallas, TX, in 1970. I love my Cowboys but hell I love the Raiders too; especially the 70s Raiders.

[@robertcamilleri8613]

I met Raider Lester Hays in Henderson, Nevada at his card show in 2006 or 7. I saw the Raiders play in the LA Colossium in 1985. The Raiders are unique and have a theme that can never be equaled.

[@Ramdee1]

RIP John Madden autumn wind is a raider

[@Dopeboi3]

R.I.P John Madden!

[@franklujan8304]

I really miss those flashbacks. I used to watch Saturday night pre-football with my dad I remember the music…🏈

[@kalel311superman9]

The Autum wind will now be blowing in Las Vegas starting in 2020

[@tmlafrance]

I've hated the Raiders most of my life, but this is still one of the best football bits ever.

[@NevilleTheDevil361]

Here after that nail biter last night. RAIDER NATION!

[@wweman4811]

I’m a eagles fan and this is one of the best things ever

[@michaelford549]

It fits the Raiders perfectly good luck Raiders this season and Beyond

[@felixjohnson9868]

I can proudly say this is the reason I become a Raider fan for life!!!

[@bkatbamna]

If you look up the definition of the word "perfection" in a dictionary, this is what is listed as the definition.

[@Amber90125]

When I was a kid in the 70s, I always wished the Oakland Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys in a Super Bowl. Those great Raider & Cowboys games would be the football version of the heavyweight boxing championship match

[@MalikMahdi23]

One of the Best football themes of all time & the raiders really influenced the hip hop culture. I love rocking raider gear everywhere I go 🏈⚔️👌🏾

[@alonzor557]

Rrrrrrrraiders ☠️

[@MalikMahdi23]

Alonzo R 💯💫

[@krazipynaple]

The Autumn Wind is a Raider but Coach Madden was the air behind it, RIP 😑

[@theatricalsportsfilms136]

As a Charger fan, much respect to this Ode. Can't even hate on it

[@lashawnbulluck7244]

My dad said this poem the first day of football season until he passed away. Those were the days❤❤❤ Now I pop a Miller and do the same thing the first day of football season

[@paulenglish4596]

John Facenda’s voice wouldn’t be anything though without that glorious soundtrack behind it…and vice-versa.