"Rich Men North of Richmond"

[George K]

I take pride (?) in the fact that I've never listened to this song.

[Ivorythumper]

@George-K

You might listen to his interview with Jordan Peterson. Oliver Anthony is his stage name (which seems an odd choice), but he seems a lot more sophisticated than his angry, Appalachian, rebel yellin’ hillbilly trailer trash persona…. And a pretty deep soul.

https://podcast.app/382-oliver-anthony-with-jordan-peterson-art-commerce-and-the-religious-e338644649/?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=share

[taiwan_girl]

I give credit for standing up for his principles.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-09-12/oliver-anthony-doesnt-want-you-to-buy-100-tickets-and-he-leaves-120k-on-the-table-to-prove-it

Anthony had been booked to play Sept. 27 at Cotton Eyed Joe, a popular country music venue in Knoxville, Tenn. However, when the Virginia native on Monday caught wind of how much the tickets cost — $90 to $200 — he angrily pulled over to the side of the road with his “adrenaline pumping” and recorded a message to his fans, warning them not to buy the tickets.

[jon-nyc]

@taiwan_girl said in "Rich Men North of Richmond":

I give credit for standing up for his principles.

Or maybe investing in his brand?

[Mik]

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

[jon-nyc]

Tell that to Monica Lewinsky.

[Mik]

Feeling blue this morning?

[jon-nyc]

It’s something I need to a dress. I don’t want to be a stain on everyone’s fun here.

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in "Rich Men North of Richmond":

It’s something I need to a dress. I don’t want to be a stain on everyone’s fun here.

Oh come on. Don't let that stop you.

[LuFins Dad]

@jon-nyc said in "Rich Men North of Richmond":

It’s something I need to a dress. I don’t want to be a stain on everyone’s fun here.

It depends on your definition…

[Jolly]

Spew alert!

[89th]

Doesn't Trump (and the rich folks around him) realize this is a song about them?

Link to video

[Doctor Phibes]

That's the saddest thing I've seen all week.

I'm guessing that after The Psalms, that's his favourite song. Other than 'Macho Man', obviously.

[Copper]

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/oliver-anthony-signs-agency-uta-1234829339/

Oliver Anthony, ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Singer, Finally Signs With an Agent

The viral songwriter joined UTA in Nashville

OLIVER ANTHONY — whose populist anthem “Rich Men North of Richmond” beat out superstars Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, and Gunna for the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 last month — has inked a deal with United Talent Agency (UTA).

UTA co-head of Nashville Jeffrey Hasson and music agent Curt Motley said in a statement that they are “honored to represent such an authentic artist, and excited to put together a global strategy to bring Oliver Anthony and his music to the people.”

The agency’s portfolio includes Brittney Spencer, Megan Moroney, and Jamey Johnson, who recently performed with Anthony at the birthday block party for Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville.

[Mik]

They'll nip that authenticity in the bud. yessir, nip it in the bud.

[Doctor Phibes]

@Copper said in "Rich Men North of Richmond":

The agency’s portfolio includes Brittney Spencer, Megan Moroney, and Jamey Johnson

I don't know if it's me being out of touch, which obviously I am, but I have no idea who any of them are.

[Renauda]

@Doctor-Phibes

Jamey Johnson is pretty good.

[George K]

@Doctor-Phibes said in "Rich Men North of Richmond":

@Copper said in "Rich Men North of Richmond":

The agency’s portfolio includes Brittney Spencer, Megan Moroney, and Jamey Johnson

I don't know if it's me being out of touch, which obviously I am, but I have no idea who any of them are.

Same here.