Wayfaring Stranger - filmed in Red Dead Redemption 2 | The Longest Johns

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a superb and beautiful game, and we wanted to get closer to the action… so we put ourselves in it!! All footage (other than us) is captured in-game in our first foray into virtual production.
We had an idea of how we wanted to film a video for Wayfaring Stranger a while back, and this seemed like a perfect way to capture it.
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[@ColmRMcGuinness]

This had NO RIGHT to go this hard!!!

[@Captain_Jar_of_Dirt]

Factual

[@Weirdos_Incorporated]

Well hi

[@mikemcghin5394]

Wall hallo there

[@daniel-johnson_dam]

Your just too stubborn to admit their version is better than yours

[@zapadap1328]

​@@daniel-johnson_damHe was complimenting this version. I don't know where you're getting this from

[@helmsplitter0233]

When he says "i'm going home to meet my savior" hit so hard.

[@michaelslack4937]

Yup

[@ProfesoraNut]

❤

[@allisonshaw9341]

Growing up in Tennessee, with family up in the Appalachians, I've heard this song all my life. Still haunting no matter how long a time.

[@user-tg5ii4ty9f]

have a good day! -from korea-

[@vincentholle9747]

When my children are born I prepare by picking out a song and learning it to sing to them as a lullaby. My son Benjamin was born in January. His mama had some problems with bleeding so he spent the first two hours with me. This was the first song I sang to him that day. It was the song I sang to him as he took his last breath in May. I don’t know what led me to pick this song for him, other than it was beautiful and sad and bittersweet, just like my memories of him now. But you led me to this song, and now it’s his song. From the bottom of my heart: thank you.

[@warriorgirl8507]

So sorry for your loss, hope you and your family are doing well. ❤ 🕊

[@thanelewis8893]

Can’t like the ending, but LOVE your commitment and love expressed. 😢

[@strongfaith_underGodswill]

I'm sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family and may the heavenly Father be with you and his mighty angel 🙏💖🙏

[@daunaltromondo]

You had me in tears. So sorry for your loss. YOur son is an angel in Paradise, as we say in Italy when a little kid passes away. 💔

[@lostonessoul5154]

calling it now. Someone's gonna make a RDR and/or RDR2 video using this cover...and it's gonna be fantastic.

[@Captain_Jar_of_Dirt]

Very very possible lol. I just hope they do use The Longest Johns cover

[@thatonetrashcan1681]

You have given me an idea

[@lostonessoul5154]

@@thatonetrashcan1681 if I have then I say you strike the iron while it's hot.

[@SiodogRehane]

Pls, if anyone finds it put it here also :

[@angelserenade]

I will be bawling my eyes out when they cover "See the fire in your eyes"

[@thetwilightgamer]

*LYRICS - Wayfaring Stranger - The Longest Johns (Jack White)* I am a poor wayfaring stranger, traveling through this world of woe. There is no sickness, toil or danger in that fair land to which I go… I'm goin' home to see my mother, I'm goin' home, no more to roam. I'm just goin' over Jordan, I'm just goin' over home. I know dark clouds will hover on me, I know my path is rough and steep… But golden fields lie out before me, where weary eyes no more shall weep… I'm goin' home to see my father, I'm goin' home, no more to roam. I'm just goin' over Jordan, I'm just goin' over home. I'll soon be free from every trial… This form shall rest beneath the sun. I'll drop the cross of self-denial, and enter in that home with God… I'm goin' home to meet my savior, I'm goin' home, no more to roam. I'm just goin' over Jordan, I'm just goin' over home. I'm goin' home to meet my savior, I'm goin' home, no more to roam. I'm just goin' over Jordan, I'm just goin' over home.

[@duxdawg]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@rhondadowns3516]

Beautiful version of a wonderful song. Love it.

[@Brawnkers]

This is my favourite cover of this song. Blasted it on repeat after buying the album. Love you guys!

[@Handle35667]

I guess you’ve never heard Johnny Cash.

[@Captain_Jar_of_Dirt]

@@Handle35667I have listened to both and can now confidently say I personally prefer The Longest Johns cover. Johnny Cash’s cover is good in its own ways though

[@deijavoodoo366]

Damn! Wayfaring stranger is such an amazing song regardless who sings it. The best thing is, no matter who sings it, you can take away a different feeling from each version. Well done lads! Can't wait to see you live again

[@chimmichungas]

It's my 2nd favorite after Poor Man's Poison version

[@RedMcCarl]

​@@Handle35667 both are powerful and can bring me to tears but even I a huge Johnny Cash fan can honestly admit the longest johns is a bit better and more powerful

[@alvpyrola]

I'm a little bit sad that it's not Ashes, but I love Wayfaring Stranger too, so I'm still hyped. (but I'd be very, very happy if an Ashes video were to happen too at some point ;) )

[@thelongestjohns]

We have a great idea for it, but will be a challenging one to make. Will happen eventually though 🤞

[@alvpyrola]

@@thelongestjohns Knowing it's probably going to happen is very nice :) So thanks for that! Such a lovely song

[@LongboatAline]

@@thelongestjohns Really looking forward to it!

[@murawski21]

Can’t wait I love ashes

[@niqlast200]

Ashes is my all time favorite song so I couldn't agree more, I love this song a lot. it is my current favorite that I havnt quite played to death yet. I will be sooper excited when the vid for ashes comes out cheers

[@KamikaziRainDrop]

As someone trained as a southern gospel vocalist, and an avid gamer (RDR2 being one of my most played games), I love everything about this song and this video. Good job, dudes.

[@justsomegerman2661]

God bless you!

[@tmkreh8635]

This really isn't an easy song to totally nail, but this performance is off the chain. Haunting and soulful. Love it.

[@GeneralDelta072]

Imagine this song playing as Arthur Morgan is going through the last chapter of the game.

[@ryantomson4093]

That would have been just as good!

[@Captain_Jar_of_Dirt]

That would be so powerful, the song fits him pretty well.

[@dual_aez7893]

*Or with John returning to his ranch after killing Dutch, this song would fit in a very good context.*

[@MEGQuilts]

That is gorgeously done! Odd how the lyrics are different in different versions. I did a 4-part version in choir in high school with lyrics from 1923, I think- published by a women's religious gathering. I admit, I missed the part at the end that always gave me chills: I'm going home to meet my Savior. He said He'd meet me when I come...

[@voland6846]

Folk songs get spread wide, and reinterpreted constantly. It'd be _more_ surprising if different versions had the same lyrics

[@baljacques7507]

As folk music always used to be spread orally, it gets chopped and changed over time. Even the sea shanties they made their name doing have several different versions per song.

[@philgroves7694]

The version I play and sing: "I'm going home to see my family ... I'm going home to sing with them ..."

[@ladybuglore]

loooove the way JD and Robbie's voices sound together during that section with the two of them!! Robbie's voice on the high harmony is just... chef's kiss. a lovely blend

[@theredone7980]

Oh wow now thats gonna be good as an RDR2 Player i say just by the thumbnail its gonna be fire🔥🔥

[@BuccaneerBoots]

Man really just got up and walked all of the way home from the trail and left his comrades with the cows.

[@lyall8173]

I don't know if you guys know the story that's told in Red Dead 2 but genuinely, this song could be the anthem to that story. You have no idea how well it fit's Arthur's journey throughout that game!

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

Stunning! My mom is transitioning through and I am performing this for her tomorrow she is still with us... thank you.

[@WandrikaVonRosenberg]

Wow... I was so mesmerized by the song that it took me about a minute to notice that the background was not real :D Beautifully done.

[@LycanB64]

My favourite character is the intimidatingly large shrub behind Andy. You just know it's not a fan of campfires 😂. A+ Virtual production!!

[@georgekelly-qn8hx]

I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO THIS RENDITION FOR 2 YEARS AND IT IS BY FAR THE BEST ONE OUT THERE. CAN'T WAIT TO SEEE THE LONGEST JONS IN PERSON-THE SONG AND THE VIDEO AE A PERFECT COMBINATION TO BRING THIS SONG HOME TO THE WORLD!

[@aniquinstark4347]

The vibes in rdr2 are immaculate. I love just camping and hunting and not even playing the story for weeks at a time

[@loriejo67]

For anyone who is interested in knowing: Jordan often refers to the Ohio River. Who were "God's Redeemed keeping vigil" on the other side of the Ohio? Scottish Presbyterians who were often shot at and the victims of arson, for being conductors on the Underground Railroad: Rev. John Rankin, John Parker, Alexander Gilliland, Francis Huggins Pettijohn... There is real, passionate and riveting history behind this song.

[@hantorfolezproductions4402]

If you want to go another layer deeper, the melody is the old German hymn "Ich bin ja nur ein Gast auf Erden", in english "I am only a guest on earth."

[@loriejo67]

@@hantorfolezproductions4402 - I'm interested! I may have been born in Underground Railroad territory, but my ancestors are German... Is there anything more you can tell me about this hymn by any chance?

[@GnomaPhobic]

I can't find any references to such an origin for this song anywhere. Do you have a source?

[@OrbitalPulsar]

Too late, buddy. I already moved to Amman, Jordan.

[@HerbCross]

This is false as all hell.

[@amishfish2986]

Imagine encountering the longest johns in the Northern forest or in the swamps around blackwater

[@jimjimjam6078]

I grad recently and my quote was “we can’t change what’s done we can only move on”

[@ericlackford6718]

What a wonderful version. Having sung this myself in several different variations, I am so impressed with the gravity of this performance.

[@another-human_exe]

This is perfect song for a lone time and a sip of tea. Thank you as always for outdoing yourselves. You guys are one of the best thing that ever happened in music. P.S. I can even still hear Dave singing with you for some reason :) maybe it's just me who isn't used to see you without him.

[@alvpyrola]

That was so good! And it looked great, both the cowboy lads and the world they visited. Nice work with the light and everything. Very Now I'm gonna go send it to a friend who loves RDR2! Forgot to mention that I love Andy's shirt. That must be mentioned every time he uses it..

[@braidenr4]

This is like the equivalent if singing danny boy with an american southern accent... and im totally here for it! Great work yall

[@paulwhite6642]

Only much better than danny boy. The ending is outstanding.

[@jimenezesterstine1031]

Now all we need is rare mountain dew with the boys in a moonshine shack.

[@ruudversteege2868]

I am from the Netherlands and I am 63 years old. This brilliant song has been covered so many times and I like almost all of them. I think this version is extremely good. Folks, this is much better than the "music" read "garbage" that you generally hear in the charts. This one goes straight to my playlist. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@simplysquoddle]

This was as unexpected as it gets but oh my was it incredible. The lighting was immaculate, it looks and sounds so good!!

[@KweektheGeek]

Thanks for taking the time to try new things. This is just beautiful, and I very much look forward to what you will offer us in the future.

[@cody-en7nt]

I tip my hat to you sir, ye who have the longest johns....I doubted.. .you proved your johns are longer ....good journey brother...

[@Callsign_Axel]

Absolutely worth the wait! Loving the video!

[@YoderMemeIndustries]

This song could work in Fallout New Vegas too

[@mouseblackcat5263]

Fallout New Vegas TWO Too. :P

[@crazycanuck6422]

Absolutely killed it. The poeticism, the vigor, and life put into your vocals just... man. Good work!

[@viaetveritasetvita4227]

This song has been getting me through some things ever since I came across this cover. Bless you lads

[@jayphillips4167]

Absolutely love this, great job lads!

[@williammckinstry470]

This is absolutely beautiful, great work guys!

[@Denley1526]

Incredibly brilliant again. Well done Abbie & JD for putting this together. Your skills know no bounds.😁😍

[@Cry_Havoc]

This is so adequate! You've totally changed how I see and hear WS, and it's long been one of my favorites. 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@AustinB1024]

Beautiful. The song alone would have been worth it but this video is so well done! You guys are killing it, keep up the awesome work!!

[@mildly_miffed_man1414]

This is so cool! I wish I had even an inkling of the knowledge it must’ve taken to make this.

[@moragmckay3779]

I didn't dare hope it was this one. Oh my goodness, this might be my favourite thing ever on You Tube!

[@johnapppel64]

Fabulous rendition of a great song, made even better with the in-game atmospherics.

[@Honor_and_Steel]

This is one of my favorite songs ever written. I have chills running so hard up and down my back that I can feel it in my freaking bones. Tears rolling down my face.

[@bradleylong1727]

Love this song so much! You guys knocked it out of the park!

[@lilianade]

I love every bit of it!

[@gin6601]

I just love your harmony. I subscribed ♥️ Thank you for sharing this. One of my favorite songs.

[@solarflare6036]

Most adequate! Now we shall wait for a longest Johns RDR2 DLC

[@waylonpark7494]

This was amazing. One of my favorite covers of this song just wow. Makes me think how amazing it would sound if you guys sang Dawson's Christian, the space ballad. It has shanty vibes and is a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@Lana-rs2oi]

You guys really make amazing songs and videos. Keep it up !

[@Geek-x]

aboslutely stunning production quality, would love to see more like these but they seem like they must be a pain in the ass to make.

[@canyonduck2022]

You guys are incredible, as always.

[@brianmunn8026]

This is truly awesome. Great song, and proves how great rdr2 is.

[@kathleenmilligan2944]

I love the song and particularly your rendition.

[@robbieh440]

Moment of silence for this great game, and for the equally brilliant film Cold mountain.

[@marniedaniel9765]

Wow! Absolutely awesome!

[@susq44]

Love it! Thank you

[@oddlife123]

Love this I just keep replaying it over and over again

[@ZeldaRose579]

Love everything about this!

[@sagedarkstars5511]

Love this song thanks guys

[@johannailes]

Really love this Absolutely stunning video, so clever with the cgi, better than most films!

[@judiphillips286]

Love this version, close your eyes and listen, it paints a brilliant picture, fantastic voices❤❤❤❤

[@peterlange4473]

Love your version! THX guys!

[@coalguy1316]

Beautiful done gentlemen, a great game for an amazing song

[@danielmadsen100]

Haha! Amazingly well done! Got really worried when JD walked on the train tracks... Dunno what I expected to happen :'D

[@yasumedia9528]

Had the privilege of hearing this live. Shook me. Best version of this song period.

[@ThePastaSawce]

Dang, this has to be my favorite version of this song. Wonderful job!❤

[@ritaspeers1259]

I love this song, and this is the BEST performance I've heard.

[@pattyannbeaven9287]

Very classy all around, singing, production most adequate ❤

[@j-bny4342]

Red Dead 2 let me escape from my addiction when the game came out. It was the last game I played on PC and I'm so glad I got to enjoy that game

[@BubblesSong]

This is just incredible, on so many levels.

[@Tvngsten]

Gorgeous rendition!

[@silverseth7]

My first exposure to this song was when No Evil used it for a ritual, and they made it sound quite a lot like this.

[@JimmyOlsson]

Absolutely amazing!

[@MisSorryforthespam]

aww man wish ya'll could make it out to Tombstone AZ the last weekend in July. there having a live RDR event at he old ghost town. very excited.

[@iciclecold2991]

Color me impressed boys! Please keep making great music! I'm happy with just the audio but this... this is amazing!

[@louisestaats234]

Wow. Serious skills. Kudos to whoever filmed this. Wow!

[@doberski6855]

Great video, and an excellent cover of the song!

[@andrewmacneil8626]

Awesome cover. The only other version of this song I have heard was Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson singing this as promotion for The Last of Us Part 2

[@knightartorias3201]

That was really good, hope to see more music videos like this

[@kieran89uk]

This is such a good version of the song.

[@johnapppel64]

Now let's see you do this for Hills of Mexico!

[@merlink8644]

Without a doubt, the best version I have heard of this song!

[@krumple8560]

Woo0Hoo... Excellen..... Errr... I mean very quite totally adequate. Thanks guys. Yet another big winner...

[@JesusSaves473]

Amen. Thanks for sharing

[@markduffield8110]

Well done very inspiring thank you for your beautiful version of a beautiful song

[@duxdawg]

Best version of this song I've ever heard! !! (I've heard at least twenty bands cover this.) Thank you for sharing with us!!!

[@22burnsie]

Man I wish I had more fun playing RDR2. Quite Adequate music as always, Gentlemen

[@just_goose]

I woke up to this song playing yesterday and I've been Listening ever since

[@ThatRandomGirlAndrea]

This was really well done, damn!

[@Rezzhuanne]

This is beautiful!

[@markusbroyles1884]

BRILLIANT !!!

[@GrumblesTheDwarf]

Absolutely fantastic rendition, coupled with the in-game atmosphere you've achieved with this production - really inspirational, GG folks, GG. Here's to hoping you get into RDR3, if...when. *tips hat*🤠

[@Benjamin-hh4zv]

Oh, that's perfectly fantadequate.

[@Becken7]

This has to be my favourite song. I wasnt fussy on the original but love this version!

[@Missadventure79]

Pretty cool video. Love the song so much

[@NorthStarCarpentry]

Wow that harmony is savage guys. Great stuff

[@Hughisme00]

"I'm just going over home" man that hits hard