This Hit Home! Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North Of Richmond ( Reaction )

[@rustlecompton]

When was the last time a song made grown men cry around the world?

[@Imdevantewarner]

Been a while since

[@ericsexton6799]

I’m not too proud to admit it !!! 😢

[@clubsky198]

Truth

[@claytonsmith7211]

❤

[@claytonsmith7211]

Glad I’m not alone. I cried the first time. Now I just kind of sit there and fume w anger

[@Florida_Woman]

I’ve listened to this song 50 times and I cry every single time. This man is a gift. He’s saying what the 99% feel.

[@epicfox567]

“Saying what the 99% feel”. That’s a FACT

[@uxtalzon]

Only 50? Good start. :3

[@RemiX_O]

This song crosses over so many lines that we've been accustomed to being portrayed by in media and by politicians. This song isn't for a certain party affiliation, ethnicity, race, nationality...it just hits home for so many people. Its not biased, it's just raw, because at the end of the day, we're all just trying to make it to tomorrow or escape the reality of today.

[@huskerfootball42]

Yeah, but let's be clear. It's Trump, or this is just the beginning. 4 more years of hunter and the big guy and we will own nothing

[@aquiestapedro]

Im from Spain and i feel the same.. Black, whites… Our blood has the same color. Love you all 🇪🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@daytripper9253]

So we’ll said! We need to quit letting the elite come up with more and more ways to divide us!

[@danielwhite2546]

Spot on.

[@LC_from_MO]

#1 on iTunes globally means that it resonates across the globe, and they bothered to look him up and support him ❤. We all feel his lament for the common person.

[@robynlyn7395]

I can hear the hurt and pain and anger in Olivers voice. He is speaking for the majority of us! I get the chills every time I listen to this one. Loved the reaction as always.

[@Imdevantewarner]

Had me in a chokehold 😢

[@robynlyn7395]

@@Imdevantewarner The first time I heard this song I just sat down and cried. I am 56 years old and this new world is so sad and scary. I totally agree with everything you said. ❤

[@zwirngsn1044]

Although I come from Germany, this song touches me very deeply and I get goose bumps from the first moment. This is a song for the whole world!

[@alanshaw4655]

59 yr old man here, first time i heard it, had to wipe a tear or two away. i love my country, i'll die for my country. this man is spitting nothing...AND I MEAN NOTHING BUT TRUTH !.

[@ericsexton6799]

I hear you brother …. And given the opportunity I will watch your back !

[@Imdevantewarner]

Yes very truth stay safe 🙏🏼

[@rsh140.6]

Been listening for 2.5 days. Still has the same outcome

[@aquiestapedro]

Im from Spain and i feel the same.. Black, whites… Our blood has the same color. Love you all 🇪🇸❤️🇺🇸 God bless USA

[@tjp613]

I balled like a baby when I heard it. I volunteer for an organization that assists the “needy” and all I could think of is all our clients that work so hard and are falling thru the cracks. They’re starting to run out of options. This song is for them.

[@reformedwheat5648]

He sang this Sunday in NC and right before he sang, he read from Psalm 37:12-20… Oliver is spot on. Our questions can only be answered from such a soul saving book… the Holy Bible, y’all. ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@alsalthree]

Very true.

[@Marleyjr00X]

I live in Raleigh and wish I could have been there. But I tell you I was at work blasting that concert on my phone for everyone.

[@peterfullwood6911]

We have a movement here! This song has and is reaching the World ! I talked to a man from England. Canada. France. This is the Workers of the World Anthem ! Standing up for Truth and what is right is Beautiful. Stand Up to The Rich Men of Richmond !

[@patrickdurham8393]

Workers of the world sounds awfully socialist. No thanks, we already have most of that set don't want the rest. The starter pack has sucked so far.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Those guys love it when we argue amongst each other, unity scares the crapola out of them.

[@patrickdurham8393]

@@MrTheHillfolk You a commie too?

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I see we got a dick up in the comments

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@patrickdurham8393 someone always has to fuck around and be a dickhead don't they

[@fittrad3r687]

Seen alot of tears on a lot of channels. God is using Oliver Anthony along with McDonald and Calhoun. #TheGreatAwakening

[@Imdevantewarner]

Very True statement

[@charlestontouch]

55 years old....tore me up the 1st time I heard it and then i see people from across the globe are feeling this...we have so much in common with each other but something/someone wants us focused on total B.S. ... This is a once in a lifetime story set to music...much ❤ from the States

[@NedKelly1967]

Seems us gen xers are struggling with THIS world . Time we put our foot down bro . I busted my as for my country in the army then thirty odd yrs working, wife took my house and kids, my car even my dog, COVID took my business and a couple of family members to “heart issues “ after jab. I’ve been locked in a house I couldn’t afford because unjabbed couldn’t pay for… got evicted. Now in a one bed room in a shared house and I still can’t afford it . What’s the point …. I’ve only got anger left ….. they took everything….

[@pennymcneela7095]

I've seen reactors tears rolling down their faces whilst reacting to this phenomenal song...

[@aquiestapedro]

Im from Spain and i feel the same.. Black, whites… Our blood has the same color. Love you all 🇪🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@tommywilson6527]

I’ve been spending every waking moment for the past 24 hrs of people’s reactions from around the world regardless of age, sex, race…we’re all crying with ya but it still gives me hope to see us all come together over 1 song…

[@chrissibersky4617]

I'm Swedish and this hits home for me too. I'm +50 and I'm glad to see that these younger men in their 30's also see what's going on. I'm also sorry that you didn't experience the Reagan era. He ended the cold war, liberated half of Europe from communist oppression. It was an era of good economy and freedom. People were looking to make peace with everyone and everything and party like all wars were over. But then came the 90's and things started to get weird and dark again and it has been going down that path ever since.

[@pamstuckey8349]

Please don't celebrate Reagan without looking at the harm he caused. He was lucky to be President when the economy was good

[@chrissibersky4617]

@@pamstuckey8349 He ended the cold war and liberated half of Europe from communist oppression. The good economy was just a bonus.

[@elijah1893]

This song had me tearing up for sure. Lost my brother to suicide a few years ago and his birthday is today so this hit home. There are so many men struggling and it hurts my heart. I hope this song really can be what brings people together and brings some awareness to the real problems in our society

[@danesenser7312]

CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG !❤❤❤😢

[@heathererickson3844]

Can’t stop crying. God bless this country.

[@jamesclark4523]

The media hates this song. Because it brings us together, it points out what we all have in common, and they work so hard to point out differences. The only color politicians care about is green.

[@DudeWheresMyCurve]

This man is an angel sent from God. I'm doing my best to let people know that he helped me personally by getting me on the path to sobriety. This happened when I first heard the song, I immediately went to his channel to listen to more of his music. One of his amazing songs is "I got to get sober" and I decided right then it was time. I had been drinking heavily and was contemplating suicide. Especially after buying my groceries groceries and gas realizing it was costing damn near the same as my rent. I realized that smoking and drinking my life away was causing a huge dent on my money and mental state. Although I relapsed already in the past 7 days I believe in my heart that I can do this with a passion I've never experienced before. I am currently going to AA throughout the week and Church on Sundays. I never was religious but, I am starting to like it! I feel accepted for who I am for once in my life. If anyone reading this is going through the same as me, and needs to talk, I am always here. God bless all of you!

[@russianbot88]

God bless you. I had a mental breakdown last summer, almost drank myself to death. I honestly think I was trying to do that. I felt like the living dead. This man has changed my life and awakened my soul. AA is really good. It helped me make it to a year as of July 15. We have to stand together and support each other.

[@GenX-Grampa]

I'm an EX- 12 yr mainlining junkie that got clean in 2010. You can do it Youngblood! I lost everything including my wife and kids. I worked hard and have gotten everything back... including my wife and kids! I hated and even denied God but it wasn't until I was completely broken and asked for His help that I finally got clean. I'm not gonna push God on you but pray you have success BEFORE you hit the bottom that I had to before getting clean. Sounds like you are still able to quit BEFORE you lose it all and sound like you are on the right path!

[@user-vw5rt8zn3s]

God bless you. I am praying for you. Oliver lives near my hometown of Farmville, Virginia which is about 60 miles west of Richmond. Oliver is the real deal.

[@thomasgill223]

As a white man of 58, I've been spending the last two days watching black men cry, and enjoying it immensely, especially when they are in a group. But that's alright, because I'm crying with them.

[@damageinc.3695]

I don't care if you're black, white, left or right if you feel this song, i love you like a brother.

[@KangarooJoeMama]

Or just love people in general.

[@slisel033190]

This song is bringing people together from all walks of life.

[@lvl6611]

Thank You!! We The People need to Stand Up to The Rich men, North of Richmond 🇺🇸

[@justinharding7574]

Every hard working men and women needed this song , working class gunna start a movement were stronger together lets give the higher ups a piece of our minds

[@mack7415]

I hear you brother - it hit my soul just as you are describing- I pray that we as a Country come out of this nigh mare.. Much love and God Bless you and your loved ones

[@Imdevantewarner]

I pray so to man stay safe and blessed 🙏🏼

[@aaroncarr4524]

Our country and world is waking up man … this is some biblical shxt … God bless and keep spreading the good word my brother!

[@matthewswift5345]

Im a 6'4" 240 pound grown man, and I get tears in my eyes every time I hear it. And he lives in Farmville VA.

[@jeannettekleinschuster9216]

This song connects all continents of this world, we hard-working people are about the same! Thank you! Greeting from Austria/Europa

[@defendtheconstitution1776]

First time checking your channel out. Im a fellow VA resident..born and raised. I live 5 mins from Richmond. The spirit of this state is unlike anything in this country. We have a fight and passion for freedom that we are born with. We all need to stand united against this system created by Satan. Humans are capable of so much more. God Bless Brother. 🇺🇸

[@michaelsinanan88]

✊🏽

[@ChristaFree]

It's the most powerful song I've heard in so long i can't remember. It's authentic, raw and heartfelt. I've never seen a song resonate with so many different people at a soul level. It's American folk music, I'm sure you recognize it but others may not and confuse it with country music. It's authentic, raw and heartfelt. The acknowledgment of the high suicide rate of young men in our country. Killed me. Its hitting everyone but it's hitting men the hardest. They're trying to destroy the man with their claims of toxic masculinity and bs. It's not ok. I think men are under more pressure and can relate to this in a way that hits them harder. I cried when i heard it thinking how did we let this happen? We've screwed our children and future generations. We gotta fix it. It's proven that we have everything in common that matters. We're not divided like they want us to be. Not too long ago he was struggling with alcohol and depression even considering suicide. He fell to his knees and cried and prayed to God to take that away and for him to go forward with his music. God answered his prayers. A local radio station that scouts talent throughout Appalachia approached him and asked if they could record him a few weeks weeks later after seeing him play at a little event. They posted it just days ago and the rest is history. It's the only song that's been professionally recorded. That's why this is on radiowv rather than his channel. There's others that are so good too, in the top 10, but they were recorded on his iPhone. He's so surprised at the reaction and outpouring of love. He played a farmers market Sunday and there was standing room only. 25 acres of parked cars. He said in June he played for 20 people. Lol. Before his performance he didn't plug him, his songs or his social media. He read a verse from psalms about how the wicked will not prevail. Everyone was singing along and knew all the words despite it being released only a few days prior. It still hasn't been a week. He stayed 4 hours after talking to every person who wanted to talk with him and he listened to their stories. An inspirational young man with an inspirational story and an angelic voice that everybody feels. He quit his job as a factory worker to pursue his music. He bought land and lives on that with his dogs off grid. This song is recorded on his land. It's in Farmerville. He has a little introduction video on his channel he posted right before radiowv posted this video where he told a little about himself. He has his other videos on his channel too as well as his performance at the farmers market.

[@thecatalist9117]

This is Timeless, reaches out and touches the Soul ❤ because We Live It ❤

[@Dragineez774]

What I think is fascinating is that this song has gotten people to weep all over the world. This resonates with everyone. Black/white, red/blue, gay/straight, man/woman - don't matter. We all know EXACTLY where the emotion is coming from. He just said it better than most, and in song. We're weeping because that how we feel, and have for a long time. He's just bringing up something we've tried to bury and making us face ourselves - like all truly great art does.

[@usadevildog3103]

God Bless you sir for sharing this! This is exactly what the world needs right now. United we stand Divided we fall. I cried too brother

[@damienstone5470]

Every time I hear this song (and i have A LOT lately) to be honest, I choke up. Every. Single. Time.

[@Imdevantewarner]

True emotion

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

I’ve been listening to this for a week now! Brilliant , Beautiful Song!

[@chigy77]

I saw a clip and downloaded the song to see what’s up with it. In the car I cried like I haven’t since my uncle passed, I didn’t know I had it in me. Oliver has a fan for life

[@NBAballToWalls]

This has united the country more than any song or any person in a LONG time

[@jeffreyroberts2049]

He really demonstrates the Struggle.

[@Imdevantewarner]

Yes he does

[@steveos5112]

This song is a wake up call to ALL Americans of ALL colors, ethic backgrounds and religious beliefs. We are ALL brothers and sisters and we sick and tired of the politicians and media dividing us. Along with the rich corporations keeping us ALL down.

[@l-bird]

Like it or not he has become the voice for many in America.

[@aquiestapedro]

And in Spain too 🇪🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@l-bird]

@@aquiestapedro Amazing. Sad that it is a global theme.

[@pennymcneela7095]

And here in the UK.

[@l-bird]

@@pennymcneela7095 It's crazy how many people around the world are resonating with this song.

[@classicpicker1588]

There is nothing Rich men from North of Richmond fear more than a population that is united. They have invested decades sowing division, only to have it all undone by a passionate Appalachian man singing the truth. Thank you Oliver Anthony Music

[@panchie22]

This song touches everybody's heart

[@outlawwoman7442]

This is We the People’s Anthem and We the People all bleed red. The rich men north of Richmond want us divided. But I believe this song will unite us. We need to stand together and take our country back. Love all my brothers and sisters! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

HIS WORDS NEED SPREADING EVERYWHERE!!!

[@brianlys]

I cried like a baby first time. The song gets you.

[@stewbugz5213]

I feel this. I’m born and raised in Appalachia. My town either joins the military, become drug addicts, or goes to the coal mine. My husband slaves like a dog in the mine. He’s in his early 40’s feeling like he’s 100 years old. We work sun up to sundown trying to make a dime! I cried my eyes out thinking of our three boys getting on this never ending loop in America. Thank you for playing this and bringing it to light. 💕 God Bless you 🙏

[@julesth21860]

You know it’s the truth and a good song when it touches everyone. It’s uniting people everywhere. We are all feeling this way. They want us divided, we don’t. We’re stronger when we’re United, when we’re divided they can control us.

[@breathless8075]

This song is being listened to ALL over the World and it's having the same impact in so many Countries. Just think about how many have died in Ukraine because of Rich Men and Women sitting in DC that keep the meat grinder going 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@timl1931]

You forgot to mention that this is one of the best songs we've ever heard!!

[@trishlarocca]

It's touching everyone's soul.

[@akashazza9994]

Truth coming from this man. I hope everyone is the world hears this song. 😃❤️🇺🇸💯

[@bluecollaramerican3884]

Every time i listen to this song it shakes me to the core.

[@melodiepatton2651]

This country needs more Oliver Anthony’s

[@chrisb7260]

This song hits nearly EVERY soul.

[@80sfanjk]

52yr old woman here. I cried too The government screwing Americans. Young people like yourself! INCOME, PROPERTY TAXES ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL. THERE IS NO LAW BUT THE GOVERNMENT MAKES US THINK IT IS! Great reaction Love from Illinois

[@cliffordbrower920]

This song is making you emotional Because YOUR WAKING UP

[@thechainsawlife3121]

BEST song in the world right now. You know it hits.

[@JasonLowman1]

It appears everyone who truly "hears" this song, all has the same opinion of it. My question is however..."Now...what are we going to do about it?"

[@FrankYoung1128]

This song hits the soul. This is the historical song of the people. If it doesn't go global I'll be shocked.

[@JasonQuinten]

It already is

[@thomasdavison8996]

I loved your reaction. I have been waiting to hear a reaction from a local boy in West Virginia to see how accurate Oliver Anthony's song was. Peace man.

[@Imdevantewarner]

Peace bro and very accurate

[@thomasdavison8996]

Yes, I felt the emotion and truth in his message. It is going to help cross all boundaries between Black, White, Red Americans. It is directed towards the working class man in this Nation. He is hitting a deep pain we all feel everyday. He is talking about how the rich man is taxing the working man to death and the abuse of our taxes. I think it hits all of us deeply who have been in his shoes. Oliver hit the nail on the head with this song. I believe the working man is going to rise up against the rich man and the Government. Peace from California. @@Imdevantewarner

[@danielwhite2546]

It’s toughing your soul, because you can feel him singing it. This song is for ALL Americans, no matter who you are or where you’re from. This song touches us all. Rich men north of Richmond is Washington DC. And he is talking about ALL of them. Both parties.

[@Uuuuutuuuube]

Great review! I’ve never seen a song that affected so many people so hard.

[@m.q9702]

He sing The right Problems of the World Brother.Thats right.

[@pebblesredjackson]

Very strong lyrics. Powerful. Words that touches your soul. Eye-opening. Very relatable.

[@steely10]

Love the authentic reaction, here and everywhere really. Not sure I've ever seen a song touch everyone quite like this one.

[@cunderthesun]

This song hit hard for me as well. I do feel somewhat better knowing other men are feeling what I am. We work our ass off to provide for our families and it’s getting harder and harder. The more we work, the less time we have for our family. The stress is overwhelming

[@user-vw5rt8zn3s]

Oliver lives in Farmville, Virginia which is my hometown. It is about 60 miles west of Richmond. Thank you for your kind words about this song.

[@williammartin4368]

White man from Texas here to say I love you my fellow Americans of all race religion or creed 🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@user-iw4wp8ek2j]

A voice in the wilderness! Great job young brother!

[@jcnagel82]

I’ve cried a few times. A 40yr old mixed man working hard for my family for the last 20 years. Thank you for sharing this moment 💜

[@TheWatchers1456]

As a NOVA boy raised in Woodbridge I know exactly what you mean when you say the kids and killing kids. Brother we are all wiping away the tear.

[@sircasm6578]

You have a compassionate soul my friend. God bless you 🙏

[@lindamarconi2913]

I shed soft tears when I heard this song, thought of my hard working parents, worked all their lives like everyone's else's parents. We are working for Peanuts, with mean supervisors, have to wait one year before we get a vacation. Work all our lives then we die. Love you Oliver! Your are making people think. All we want is peace and to be left alone.

[@gordongreen1193]

This is the western world anthem.. Don't let it fade. It is time to stand up together and say No more.

[@alvinlopez7017]

I’m also a VA native 757 the rich men north of Richmond metaphor is going over so many heads there are a lot of small inferences in the whole song. I enjoyed your reaction glad I discovered another VA native creating content got a sub from me.

[@ronejr766]

No geography knowledge.

[@erinfreize4717]

He shot a ten minute video explaining the song, it's very telling.

[@jeramiechildress6107]

I tend to not cry either but on occasions it always tends to be music songs that reaches my heart and I just let the tears flow I guess can't help it some music just does that to me

[@freshstart349]

The fact the mainstream media and music industry is trying to slander and misportray this man, they are part of the problem. This man truly cares and preaches the word of God for us. Amen

[@tabo01]

@calvinhobbes5524 Wise men seek the truth, and the mockers feed on trash. Proverbs

[@fifiladu2659]

What a heartfelt reaction. ♥️

[@WEARE17]

LETS THANK OLIVER FOR WE THE PEOPLE WILL PUT OUR FOOT DOWN, SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN. DO NOT GO TO WORK MONDAY AND UNITE NOW! NOW WE STAND TOGETHER! TODAY HAND IN HAND! WE STAND NOW BEFORE IT'S TO LATE. ONE WORLD, ONE FAMILY! THIS IS OUR WORLD!

[@debbingo1565]

We should ALL back Oliver up by singing this song to the Rich Men North of Richmond on LABOR DAY September 4th😡😡⁉️⁉️💕💕💕

[@skyhighstax]

The guitar work is the cherry on top

[@ctcraftii]

I so appreciate your perspective on one of my the most powerful lines of this song and the universiallity of what it really means. "Young men are putting themselves 6 feet in the ground" Thank you

[@bammbummbamm]

HE CREATE AN ATHEM FOR THE DAMN HOLE WORLD and it gets me hope !!!! greets from germany

[@Mamabear76]

I keep seeing men break down on the reactions and it hurts my heart. I keep crying over here too. His voice is spilling over all his emotions. But I see all you men carrying the load on your shoulders just trying to provide and really feeling this song. ❤

[@thomasmackie922]

Truth always hit the soul

[@NBAballToWalls]

It hits me so hard every time....to the point where it surprises me and I am almost confused by why

[@zacfromArkansas]

I'm having the same reaction.

[@frankleben5451]

It made/makes me emotional as well. I think it’s because of the revelation that so many of us feel the sentiment behind the song. It’s also impactful for me seeing how this song crosses so many of the divisions “they” manufacture between us. Right vs left Black vs white Christian vs other I’ve yet to see anyone from anywhere that doesn’t agree with his sentiment. That gives me hope.

[@alsalthree]

You have to read his bio. Oliver lives in Farmville, Va. Rich Men North of Richmond could be DC or NYC. The cry reminds me of Tenn Ernie Ford's--- "16 Tons".

[@CombatMonkey11B]

I’m in Chesterfield Virginia, was born in Portsmouth. It’s definitely tough out there. We’re like the 11th most expensive state too, which is bad out of 50. Honestly I’ve considered bailing, but my kids get free college in VA due to what happened to me in combat, so I’m motivated to at least TRY to stay here. If crime increases badly though, I’m out.

[@BrendaAgosta]

Men of America unite and work to take back our country!

[@donnacolosimo3294]

This song is incredible u don’t have a heart if u can’t relate

[@kimmyjean9580]

I'm an old lady. Love your soul. New sun. 🙏🥰

[@peelmeone]

"[Verse 3] Well, God, if you're 5-foot-3 and you're 300 pounds Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds Young men are puttin' themselves six feet in the ground 'Cause all this damn country does is keep on kickin' them down"

[@pluisnonplux9728]

This song unites us all.

[@tonimillard9546]

He just got a new Rumble channel yesterday with all his videos. He has more songs.

[@JanetProtasiewicz-vu9fl]

You so sweet - love your reaction! You are not alone - we are all feeling it! Peace, love and God Bless!

[@csimmeri]

The rallying cry we all needed.

[@greendogusa]

after 35+ reaction videos, I finally have the tears under control

[@davestone7940]

Shout out to everyone who works hard and tries not to complain. This too shall pass, let's make it better

[@KimPend]

My darling, I too am from Va. He resides in FarmVille, Va. He does concerts at a farmers market, I believe called Morrison right over the NC border on the weekends. He is also doing shows at small venues around FarmVille. If you get the chance, go check him out in person. He talks to A LOT of people that come out to his shows.