Xavier Rudd - Follow the Sun | Mahogany Session

Xavier Rudd has been an artist that we've wanted to have on Mahogany since we started back in 2010! His artistry and songwriting is on another level, and we are so excited to be able to present the first or two songs, captured in his hometown area of Torquay, Australia. Follow The Sun has captured so many people since its release and this version - alongside a chorus of the native birds - is stunning.
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[@evahlemons5463]

We played this song at my dad's funeral last week... He loved playing the harmonica and sitting on the porch in the sun... Thank you for sharing this song❤ it helps!!!

[@timj5677]

Sending love to you and your family Evah.

[@evahlemons5463]

@@timj5677 Thank you!❤

[@Haaaaad]

May his soul rest in peace💐

[@vjr1ok]

❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@iulianapop1058]

May he rest in peace 🙏 🕊 🙌🏵😥

[@kittenhamje2303]

My sister died a couple of weeks ago ... Heroin overdose .... Not an addict , she had just found out she had blood cancer. This song is helping me push through everything.

[@jrida12]

Prayers to you and your family

[@Itrytolookmetal]

pure love to you honey, a lost is never easy. Hope you are well protected from her up their

[@kathrynbunton4429]

my heart goes out to you too, my daughter took her own life 2 months ago, this song really resonates with me, I just wish she could have heard it in her darkest moments 😞

[@Tren-kl2qs]

❤❤

[@emersoncini844]

Stay strong.

[@AshOzer]

This has been my Alarm for years!!! The most beautiful way to wake up!!!

[@spencermorey4245]

Good Idea

[@AshOzer]

@@spencermorey4245 let me know if your mornings get better 😉

[@kf9926]

When I make songs my alarm, I used to grow to hate the song

[@stevenbright3661]

such a great idea!! I will start tomorrow

[@josegarcialopez4162]

This song reminds me of someone very special to me. It was the 24th of December when my back-then close friend and me would leave the city to spend the weekends together. We always stayed at the same hostel. An old Japanese house built by the owner. Nothing fancy, nothing shiny, but we couldn't ask for more as there was warmth in this house. We would wake up early to go surfing and seeing the sun rising. I played this song on Christmas Eve, when we were having our self-cooked soba. She was crying. A couple weeks earlier she told me she had feelings for me, but I knew I would move back to Europe. We didn't kiss. She was too precious. When I was about to take the flight back home, I told her what I also felt for her. Ever since, we are one. When I hear this song, it doesn't feel that we are 9,000 km away from each other.

[@samfrancis6394]

get back there and see her, you only have one life.....

[@courtneyriley185]

Go to her! What are you doing man!? Fate can't do everything boy! She needs a hand from time to time! Go follow your sun! Go get your girl!

[@menophoenix3413]

this song has precious memories for me and also makes me think of even more precious memories that will be made by following the sun

[@tommygrace234]

Beautiful story of Love and Honor!!!❤

[@WujekAlucard]

It's a pleasure to be here with You,happy people. Hard times are coming,there is a shadow cast all over the humankind.Our species is especially needed,get out your comfort zone beautiful people and show corrupted people the true light.

[@user-fw9ck2px2t]

By chance I came across this song today..I was taken aback by the sheer simplicity and beauty of the lyrics and sound of the harmonica...thank you kindly from South Africa

[@gurupriyadupont8995]

We will play it tomorrow at my lovely mother funeral💞

[@PazeAmorJeRi]

I love to play Xavier When walking down streets of big city. Words of Trust, Hope, Faith and belonging to the real world, where the Love and Peace are looking to be seen and feel. ❤️☮️

[@brianmacintire3064]

First saw Xavier in Sydney around 2003-ish, with his stomp box and a full flight of didgeridoos. Dude made me a fan for life. Now from the USA again and still follow this amazing songwriter and performer.

[@fatmanadventures7268]

Never gets old this song man so magestic, just breathe and listen

[@yvesplamondon4539]

pipi

[@marianmetcalf2409]

This is church for me. Sing on, brother.

[@nickjeh1]

One of my favorite songs for a few years allready. 2 months ago our son was born while this song was on the radio. When i listen to the song now it makes me cry tears of joy. We will follow the sun!

[@Solistastyle]

This is a man who feels peace.

[@Speedstack21]

Sounds like a young Paul Simon, love it!

[@pheonixwings8121]

The cockatoo's or galah's screeching at the beginning is possibly one of my favourite parts of the song :)

[@thesoulmateconnection]

Our best comes from when we connect to our heart. It is Him 🔥

[@filippomagnani6558]

I could drive 12 days straight with this background music

[@Bruttus4377]

This song heals the soul

[@breeze7473]

Love light peace blessings ❤❤

[@lillyelizabethh8778]

I've never heard of him before? I'm happy I came here. thank you

[@emerald8163]

Wow. We played it last night at my 36 yr old daughter's funeral. Helps me remember the happy things. It gives you hope and uplifts you, while reminding you to reset when things are tough, and cherish your life. Beautiful, beautiful song.

[@ChrisSawtelle-ik9ly]

I’m so sorry. Life hurts. Only one will mend our wounds. I pray you are reunited with her. God bless you.

[@mattzahab2946]

No comment.. just want to listen. Masterpiece imo

[@leehandidewitt889]

This song is my go to when the stress gets too much. Greatful for this gem ❤️

[@onelittledropintheocean]

I love this man 💖 I love this song 💖 I love all of the kindred spirits who feel the same way I do, ie. You! 💖

[@nicolebryan3712]

Anyone who can play the harmonica is an angel in my eyes! 🥰

[@Aquarius7172]

My all time favourite song Follow the sun……always

[@antoniosaavedrao7409]

Follow, follow the sun And which way the wind blows When this day is done Breath, breath in the air Set your intentions Dream with care Tomorrow is a new day for everyone A brand new moon, brand new sun So follow, follow the sun The direction of the birds The direction of love Breath, breath in the air Cheerish this moment Cheerish this breath Tomorrow is a new day for everyone Brand new moon, brand new sun When you feel love coming down on you Like a heavy wave When you feel this crazy society Headin' to the strand Take a straw to the nearest waters And remember your place Many moons have risen and fallen long, long before youve came So which way is the wind blowin' And what does your heart say? So follow, follow the sun And which way the wind blows When this day is done...

[@mr.3pac898]

Take a stroll* no??

[@guitarjams4504]

When you feel "Life" coming down on you.... "Added" to the strand...💖

[@robertaperry7659]

Absolutely beautiful thank you

[@Robb3348]

@@guitarjams4504 addin' to the strain

[@Robb3348]

@@mr.3pac898 take a stroll to the nearest water's edge

[@jdmontana1]

Vocal and music quality is perfect as his digital track. Not everyday you hear a live version of a digital track that sounds just as perfect as the digital track but brings more vibrant tones in person. They say that good songs that are written in the smallest amount of time and are big Hits

[@HenryChauhanDrums1]

Sounding so beautiful!! Calming for a Friday afternoon!

[@HarrisonStormmusic]

one of my all time favourite songs. incredible!!

[@ninastorm2223]

What a peaceful and beautiful song! Amazing voice, I like to listen to it again and again! Thank you for sharing

[@mattiashansson7757]

Sounds beautiful my brother 👍🏻❤️

[@Lololechanteursoignant]

GREAT PURE VOICE AS IF IT WAS YOUR SOUL SINGING THANK YOU SIR

[@Dan-pd4gl]

Thank you for this, Xavier Rudd & Mahogany sessions for helping it happen. The sound quality & clarity combined with the expression of his soul is a an experience indeed. Thank you

[@christopherbair2582]

Playing this in my favorite spot watching the buffalo come down from high pasture for morning water is my favorite memory. Thanks for making a song worthy of the moment.💯🔥🔥🔥

[@bootswarrior2409]

one of my fav song thanks love from scotland xxx

[@jimbrammer5069]

Listened to this first time while hiking west highland way!!!!Sun shining , can o stella…..bliss!!!!

[@karengriffiths9549]

Sounds beautiful Very calming. I think you have aged like fine wine. Beautiful 😍

[@bsdiceman]

Sun would always lead you to within the tropics

[@kathischmidt6331]

Blown away by artist, atmosphere and the music! WOW

[@mattzahab2946]

I never get tired of this song. Beautiful. And we'll put together.with care

[@deannadivine1717]

That was so beautiful, I had a smile the whole way through and got to channel beautiful memories of happy things, although hearing this for the first time now. Simply beautiful!

[@oksanakohlmann504]

Дуже гарна пiсня 🇺🇦👍

[@beverlyx9546]

Beautiful Song 🌞

[@elizabethavelar750]

first time hearing this song. what an wonderful song!!

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Elizabeth..

[@LadyVader33]

I've overcome many life challenges and wondered if this would be an appropriate song at a wedding?

[@manacesangelodossantos9068]

Grande músico, e uma linda canção são duas combinações perfeitas.

[@roa3157]

One of my fav songs, so deep and important truly!

[@TheWoodsyintroverts]

Absolutely love this version! Great job! Such talent and wise words. ☀️💐🙋‍♀️

[@libbywallace1]

Very beautiful song, this man is an amazing artist!!

[@KraftyUk]

i play this all the time in the summer time

[@hudsonsml1]

OMG!! I really like this song! It makes the heart warm

[@sukladas4934]

its soothing and loved the raw presentation

[@ritaerkin5735]

Just beautiful, the view, the sound and you!! 🙏👏❤️❤️

[@xeniasimeonidou7746]

The best surprise of today!!! So happy Xavier is with you guys

[@danieldouglas4211]

What a blessing to hear

[@Maren.2002]

I find this song so peaceful and full of joy ❤️

[@annemarienidzovic3388]

Good one to connect back to source loving it so relaxing sitting with my crystals

[@stevetrivago]

Incredible find… Thank you Mahogany

[@lemonlimepunch1]

This song is a blessing to all humankind❤️

[@jd-um4jw]

Love this. Thank you! Beautiful warm colors and music and vibe/ energy. ❤

[@patriciamagnani5877]

Beautiful, pure poetry♥️

[@harukabird]

Wow absolutely beautiful...! I didnt know about this amazing musician till I came across this video..! I grew up in Australia, so I really feel close to the bird sounds too..! Thank you for creating this video!

[@tfergo9734]

everytime i hear this it makes me smile

[@rebekahlafever333]

That was wonderful!... ... Thank you so much...🎼💙

[@mercysenewa2396]

Hand M Documentary brought me here. love from Kenya East Africa!

[@Kaykayhealingmusic]

This is just so beautiful and magical thank you 🙏 ❤️

[@bubblyfrog5]

Oh boy, this takes me back a decade! The summer of 2012 will always be a fond memory of mine, in no small part because of this album. P.S. happy 10-year anniversary to 'Spirit Bird'!

[@bsunset1327]

Ah truly beautiful song and love the passion given to every single element 🦋

[@ronniegottshall9982]

Wow, Amazing performance and song. James Taylor vibes which I Really appreciate!

[@eluciolecircus8738]

You are wonderful 🎶 Thank you, for your deep message to the humanity 💫 fallow your heart, fallow the love 💛

[@carolines7687]

It’s through clinking on this link - I have discovered an extremely gifted and talented soulful , creative artist and musician 💚💚💚Thankyou 🙏

[@kingdommomlife4441]

Follow the Son! Hallelujah 💖

[@martinaodermatt]

more than a present!💝 thank you

[@loveudelhi]

Beautiful voice n lyrics

[@mariadesousa6028]

Beautiful song! Thank you!!

[@eduardomuller2095]

I love this song !!!

[@zachdunn6550]

❤❤❤😂 love and laughter!

[@iulianapop1058]

Wonderful and peaceful 🎵 🎶 🎵 👏❣🌅

[@robinjaime]

Ooh…I am so grateful to have found you, again! Saw you in Santa Cruz back in 2009/2010? Epic night for me! A friend had taken me there…forgot your name. Super bummed. Until now! Loves! 💗

[@TheDazzerRTW]

Beautiful. Thank you .

[@MB-uy6ei]

Breathtaking

[@pensamientossueltosyresueltos]

Justo lo que estaba buscando.💛✨

[@deborahtaylor2610]

Beautiful man inside and out beautiful song

[@magalidocarmo459]

Tellement beau une voix whaou mais 🥰

[@Jesus_Resurrection_and_Life]

Glad you recorded it for us to enjoy too, Thankyou. Goes to show, some songs can be sitting around for years, in private before they get shared 💛 🕊 🫶🏼 💥 💕 Thanks again, it’s a wonderful song 🎧 💡💥👍🏻🫶🏼

[@uriahmantis9507]

Beautiful song ❤❤❤❤

[@dinidoze]

Maravilhoso!

[@Jay43513]

Australian legend

[@mavrickfaldo8866]

Pure magic 💚🤜🤛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏😘

[@cellospot]

Lovely!

[@ninabee1333]

Beautiful song

[@connyschmetterling1616]

thank you for this song😊🥰🙏

[@hexe4023]

Beautiful 🌞🌴💞

[@Kiwiscanfly02]

The best!

[@vahineshokolah2021]

💜💜💜Tellement reposant ! 🙏

[@Samantic2332]

"Follow the Sun." Rises in the East, Settles with the West. ❤🫶

[@nelmabrasil5923]

💚🍃🍃🌅❤️ viva a vida ,a natureza e as belas canções ⚛️💞

[@wimpiesession2600]

Soo beautiful 🤩 ✋🏾💜🤚🏼

[@Kinuthia500]

I love this song

[@nade3128]

Genius!!!