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John Anderson — Seminole Wind
Album: Seminole Wind
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Released: 1992
Length: 3:51
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Ever since the days of old
Men would search for wealth untold
They'd dig for silver and for gold
And leave the empty holes

And way down south in the Everglades
Where the black water rolls and the saw grass sways
The eagles fly and the otters play
In the land of the Seminole

So blow, blow Seminole wind
Blow like you're never gonna blow again
I'm callin' to you like a long lost friend
But I know who you are

And blow, blow from Okeechobee
All the way up to Micanopy
Blow across the home of the Seminoles
The alligators and the gar

Progress came and took its toll
And in the name of flood control
They made their plans and they drained the land
Now the glades are going dry

And the last time I walked in the swamp
I sat upon a cypress stump
I listened close and I heard the ghost
Of Osceola cry

So blow, blow Seminole wind
Blow like you're never gonna blow again
I'm callin' to you like a long lost friend
But I know who you are

And blow, blow from the Okeechobee
All the way up to Micanopy
Blow across the home of the Seminoles
The alligators and the gar
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 kingart wrote:

Maybe it's not a great song — BUT GET YOUR OWN DAMN RADIO STATION!

 
Working on it now.  It will take some time to figure out the alternatives... Pandora, Apple's new streaming... something.

I don't listen to rap, death metal or country and feel the same about them all.
Posted 9 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
 glassman wrote:
Get this country crap off RP!!! 

 
Maybe it's not a great song — BUT GET YOUR OWN DAMN RADIO STATION!
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
RP continues the long grueling descent into becoming a C&W station.

My official search for greener grass has begun.

It's been fun while it lasted.
Posted 9 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
ew
Posted 9 years ago by smellen    [ Reply ]
 It looks like gl***man is having a bad day. I like the mix you have going today. A little country is nice.
Get this country crap off RP!!! 

 


Posted 9 years ago by woodin    [ Reply ]
Get this country crap off RP!!! 
Posted 9 years ago by glassman    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

At least his voice improved; he must've finally gone through puberty.

 
You guys are kidding, right?
Posted 9 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]

...we're having a Chinook wind here tonight. 24 hrs ago it was -17C - now we're sitting at +5C.


Posted 9 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
 UUMike wrote:
Love the variety at RP... but this song just doesn't seem to fit. And I think the same thing every time it plays here.
 
To me it "sounds" different. I don't mean that it's more overtly country than most offerings on RP, but rather the sound or something is different. I thought for second that iTunes had jumped to another station. I'm not saying I dislike the song though — can't say I love it, but it's not bad.
Posted 9 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Simply a beautiful song and I love the little piano part at the very end.
Posted 9 years ago by BigPete    [ Reply ]
I have always loved this song. 9
Posted 9 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:
Are you saying this is a Yes cover? I think not, but I'd sure love to hear their version of this so please feel free to set me straight. Can't find it on iTunes.
 
No, I think this was a joke since the lead singer of Yes is JON Anderson, not JOHN Anderson.  Very very different people.

I had to give this a "1".  This just sounds like awful country music to me.  There may be talent somewhere in the song, but I honestly can't stand to hear any mainstream country.
Posted 9 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
 sdn wrote:
Boy his style sure has changed since he was with Yes.
 
At least his voice improved; he must've finally gone through puberty.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I guess this is just one that you either like or you dont...I do.
Either way, I hope at least most can agree with the message.

Posted 16 years ago by rubenbeagle    [ Reply ]
Love the variety at RP... but this song just doesn't seem to fit. And I think the same thing every time it plays here.

Posted 16 years ago by UUMike    [ Reply ]
I'm pretty sure Shesdifferent was just playin' around since the lead singer for Yes was Jon Anderson.


Posted 16 years ago by Sullen    [ Reply ]
Donna the Buffalo does a version of this--Is THEIRS the original? Anyone know?
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
No, No, No, No, No!!!!!!!! Play the original from YES!!!!
Are you saying this is a Yes cover? I think not, but I'd sure love to hear their version of this so please feel free to set me straight. Can't find it on iTunes.
Posted 16 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
I'm usually allergic to country, and this song employs every country cliché, but despite this... it's likable!
Posted 16 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Thx for playing this, haven't heard it in a long time. I happen to live about 5 miles out of Micanopy and there is this old timer I work with that is constantly calling the place My Can A'Pee..I have yet to get used to it :P
Posted 16 years ago by Sullen    [ Reply ]
No, No, No, No, No!!!!!!!! Play the original from YES!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Well, if we have to have country, Bill could do worse. at least this one has an interesting melody.
Posted 16 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
Boy his style sure has changed since he was with Yes.
Posted 16 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
This song is so very distasteful. Arf!
Tastes good to me.
Posted 16 years ago by appst89    [ Reply ]
Wow. This is really a love it or hate it kind of song.
Posted 16 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Please don't play this again... I only have one wrist left to slice.
Posted 16 years ago by k486    [ Reply ]
A great song, period.
Posted 16 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
This song is so very distasteful. Arf!
Posted 16 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
This is a great song, enough said.
Posted 16 years ago by montanasara    [ Reply ]
Music is a continuum --Rock ---------folk --------so called county.......disco ........etc. Musical integrity and sustain is what is needed to keep the song above the POP morass!
Posted 16 years ago by RationalB    [ Reply ]
I have now been officially put on notice that Bill will play ANYTHING. This is a great album in its entirety. I may need medical assistance!
Posted 16 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
My ears! MY EARS!! Dear God -- MAKE IT STOP!!
Posted 16 years ago by horrified    [ Reply ]
oldviolin wrote:
Will that be ABC?
Already been chawed?
Posted 16 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
On_The_Beach wrote:
Somebody pass the chaw.
Will that be ABC?
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
This guy reminds me of Carl Hiassen!
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Somebody pass the chaw.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This song hits home. There are some beautiful wild places in Florida, away from the condos and the theme parks, but they are going fast.
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
This was a pretty big mainstream country hit for him, so even tho I did not care for it then and still don't, I know it pretty well. It's interesting to hear once in a while tho... I'd say about once every 5 years should do.
Posted 17 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
It would be hard to call RP eclectic without touching many different genres, including country. A very nice choice.
Posted 17 years ago by cdcassaw    [ Reply ]
Hmmm. A song that doesn't exploit, degrade, or stereotype Native Americans? How refreshing!
Posted 17 years ago by MonkeyPod    [ Reply ]
Yee haw, more country for Europe, please!
Posted 17 years ago by hackbraten    [ Reply ]
Listening to this made me follow through............
Posted 17 years ago by lordgeezer    [ Reply ]
please make it stop
Posted 17 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
I find it a very pleasant surprise to hear this song. One of John Anderson's finest - it redeems him after "Just A'Swingin'" years ago.
Posted 17 years ago by sweettone    [ Reply ]
Hm.....too much country for my (European?) taste here...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
No Country Please.
Posted 17 years ago by GreenOnion    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
Jeez. Steve Howe still plays a mean pedal steel, but Wakeman has really lost his chops.
LOL. Yours is no disgrace for posting this. And that hat makes Anderson about three feet taller than when I last saw him.
Posted 17 years ago by Pazzat    [ Reply ]
Like it, yes I do and not afraid to admit it, not a guilty pleasure at all. John is much greater than to be cursed with the success of swingin much like joan osborne was cursed with if god was one of us. So many great artists get written off for having one hit song that eveyone is sick to death of hearing.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
I am not a big fan of the country genre, but I am glad to see it has not been totoally ignored on RP. There are good country songs out there that deserve to be played.
Posted 17 years ago by wade44    [ Reply ]
Wow, I've never heard "Micanopy" used in a song before...I've lived in Florida 12 years and never heard this.
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
One of the very few country artists I like. This is a great song! Thanks Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by appst89    [ Reply ]
Hahaha! Awesome, this takes me back to college days, dang, love Anderson, a rather underrated country guy, sometimes played our state fair. Great stuff, yeehaw!
Posted 17 years ago by davyjrshort    [ Reply ]
YES!!!! Way to go Bill...didn't see that coming.
Posted 17 years ago by ruralfree    [ Reply ]
Well Trey is a generous person. I say enough of the twang. If I don't hear this again, I won't lose sleep.
Posted 17 years ago by cochlear    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill. Nice curve ball.
Posted 17 years ago by Trey    [ Reply ]
Amusing that the previous song was from a Gainesville native, home of the University of Florida. At least, amusing to me. / Tallahassee Native // Smart enough to go to UF for college
Posted 17 years ago by pme    [ Reply ]
My ears, they bleed!
Posted 17 years ago by bryceharrington    [ Reply ]
Awesome! A standout from country radio. One of my favorites from a period when I was listening to a lot of country.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
sure sounds a lot like the band (acadian driftwood comes to mind) nice storytelling
Posted 17 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Hate it, with passion. Here is a good example of music that should have never been written, ever.
Posted 17 years ago by Pantagruel    [ Reply ]
I used to sing this song aloud through my nose each time it played on the radio. I am not a big country fan but I really like it.
Posted 17 years ago by MutualDisdain    [ Reply ]
I feel like I'm growing an involuntary mullet. WTF?
Posted 17 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
LOL I live in the 'Home of the Seminoles" and OMG did the Good Ol Boys over play this one keep the country off RP please
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
"Blow like your never going to blow again." I'm going to try that line on my wife tonight.
Posted 17 years ago by daveturnley    [ Reply ]
Finally, a non-elitist music lover (Bill)
Posted 17 years ago by radioparadisehead    [ Reply ]
I really like this tune.
Posted 17 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
I love this song, gave it an 8. But here is my John Anderson story. I was about 17 and a high school metal head. I went out with this girl, first date, and she kept saying she had a huge surprise for me. Something that was going to blow me away when I heard it and to brace myself. Finally, she said o.k., sit down, get this, my uncle, is, John Anderson, the singer, you know, the song, Just a Swingin!! Yep, THATS HIM. I suddenly turned into Beavis and/or Butthead and came back with, "Uh, that song sucks." For some reason we never had that second date.
Posted 17 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
TimeWaster wrote:
Holy cow, I haven't heard this one since I was in like 6th grade, when "mainstream country" was gaining in popularity, arond 1990, I think. Anyone know when this song came out? I went through a very brief country phase, and I remember I liked this song a lot. NEVER did I think I'd hear it on RP.
I think it came out in 1992..?
Posted 17 years ago by ~Michelle~    [ Reply ]
Bill, You've got balls! Props for mixing it up!
Posted 17 years ago by jbettencourt    [ Reply ]
this guy sounds a bit like Levon Helm
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
this song makes me sad....or just meloncholy. my son, I miss him so much, he sang it in 4th grade for a Spring sing. I miss those little kid days.
Posted 17 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
great voice.
Posted 17 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
I must admit I just lost a little respect for Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by stephq123    [ Reply ]
One of the things I like about RP is the variety. Keeps us on our toes!
Posted 17 years ago by ~Michelle~    [ Reply ]
Holy cow, I haven't heard this one since I was in like 6th grade, when "mainstream country" was gaining in popularity, arond 1990, I think. Anyone know when this song came out? I went through a very brief country phase, and I remember I liked this song a lot. NEVER did I think I'd hear it on RP.
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
His real name is Mister-sing-through-his-nose.
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
lovetractor24 wrote:
AAAAAHHHHHH! Whiney country=really bad country. BUT, Donna the Buffalo does a version of this song that is good.
Sounds interesting. Upload?
Posted 17 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
ginger wrote:
No -- no country! Can't do it! Ouch -- my ears!!!
I come here to not listen to music like this.
Posted 17 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
DO NOT WANT.
Posted 17 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
imabubblygirl wrote:
...
Too much bubbly?
Posted 18 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
people. people. it's a nice, pleasant, soft tune.
Posted 18 years ago by buck-arkansas    [ Reply ]
Yeehaw!!!! I like it!
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
What's next, Indian Outlaw by Tim McGraw?
Posted 19 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by imabubblygirl    [ Reply ]
*CALLED IT!!!!!*
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
True. Also, from a collegiate standpoint, kinda ironic that a song that mentions Micanopy (close to Gainesville) has the word "Seminole" in the title.
this from micanopy historical web site: Chief Micanopy was the chief of the Seminole Nation during the 2nd Seminole War, 1835-1842. His capital village was Cuscowilla, built at the cross of two ancient Indian trails, which later became the American settlement of Micanopy*, founded in 1821. Chief Micanopy at first was friendly and helpful to the Americans. As time went on and more of the land which the Seminoles believed to be theirs became American farms and settlements, treaties were broken. The Indians were forced against their will to live on a reservation and hostilities began. After the seven bloody years of the 2nd Seminole War, Chief Micanopy and the remnants of his Alachua band were captured and sent to the Oklahoma Territory where he died in January of 1849.
Posted 19 years ago by Steelhead    [ Reply ]
No -- no country! Can't do it! Ouch -- my ears!!!
Posted 19 years ago by ginger    [ Reply ]
APACHE now SEMINOLE wind, any guess the next # is off ROBBIE ROBERTSON's RED ROAD? (I was just looking at the disc)
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I always enjoy when this comes up in the mix.
Posted 19 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Ya know, I've only ever seen one otter here in Florida, in the pond behind my house. Plenty of gators though. :) Speaking of which, I haven't seen that otter in a long time...
Posted 19 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
AAAAAHHHHHH! Whiney country=really bad country. BUT, Donna the Buffalo does a version of this song that is good.
Posted 19 years ago by lovetractor24    [ Reply ]
I love this song! I haven't heard it for a long time and never got around to purchasing it. Thank you very much for playing it! One of my interests is Native American history.
Posted 19 years ago by debpolster    [ Reply ]
I like the Lyrics & the song...I wonder about his other songs? are they more country or more rock? Anyone know? hey it's robbie someone got thier wish today!
Posted 19 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
good, good song.
Posted 19 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
...Apache, now Seminole Wind... now play something from ROBBIE ROBERTSON/ RED ROAD...
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Good song. Question is does this guy have any others?
Posted 19 years ago by zarathustra    [ Reply ]
I think I don't own *any* country music but I really like this.
Posted 20 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
zaknafein wrote:
There's good country and bad contry. I love this.
There's good country and bad country. I hate this ... if for no other reason because of John Anderson's weak, whiny voice.
Posted 20 years ago by reedifus    [ Reply ]
...uhh,.....that's a...a....a little, uh......CW , ain't it?
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Brilliant song.Let's hear more of the best from all genres.
Posted 20 years ago by BigPete    [ Reply ]
mig7 wrote:
No. No. No.
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Posted 20 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
CCinSB wrote:
Smart A**....maybe i need to go back to 4th grade and learn how to write.
illiteracy is a problem in this country, you know its bad when the President can't read or write
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
perpetualdeja_vu wrote:
Anyone who likes or does not like a song based purely on the genre has no soul.
i can agree with that. ^_~
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Borderline country? This is knee-deep-in-pigshit country! 6
There's good country and bad contry. I love this.
Posted 20 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
No. No. No.
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
You had a son when you were in 4th grade?? What grade was he in?
Smart A**....maybe i need to go back to 4th grade and learn how to write.
Posted 20 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
CCinSB wrote:
In 4th grade my son's class sang this song, and I thought it was beautiful It is a great song. I love hearing it.
You had a son when you were in 4th grade?? What grade was he in?
Posted 20 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
In 4th grade my son's class sang this song, and I thought it was beautiful It is a great song. I love hearing it.
Posted 20 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Very nice Bill! Keep rolling with some borderline country, I'm digging it!
Borderline country? This is knee-deep-in-pigshit country! 6
Posted 20 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Never thought I'd hear John "Swingin" Anderson on RP. I've always liked him, just never thought I'd hear him hear. I feel my respect for him somewhat validated now.
Posted 20 years ago by bigpomp    [ Reply ]
Very nice Bill! Keep rolling with some borderline country, I'm digging it!
Posted 20 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
This is a stroke of sheer genius, Bill! I'm sending in my check right now.
Posted 20 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
We used to live in Vero Beach, FL. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
Posted 20 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
man, i can't believe i am hearing this song on RP.......but i love it
Posted 20 years ago by JohnMac    [ Reply ]
Peyote wrote:
I'm with you, but it helps if you live in FLA!!
True. Also, from a collegiate standpoint, kinda ironic that a song that mentions Micanopy (close to Gainesville) has the word "Seminole" in the title.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
celtsrevenge wrote:
Who cares?
I'm with you, but it helps if you live in FLA!!
Posted 20 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
I really like this one. :)
Posted 20 years ago by foxfur    [ Reply ]
kapaali wrote:
I really really really hate this.
Who cares?
Posted 20 years ago by celtsrevenge    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
And right before that, in the same line, he mentions the "Okeechobee,"(the beloved lake way out west of here)! Yee-hah!
"BIG WATER"...."Okeechobee"
Posted 20 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
fluorophore wrote:
Any song that mentions Micanopy, FL has to be either totally sweet or seriously misguided.
And right before that, in the same line, he mentions the "Okeechobee,"(the beloved lake way out west of here)! Yee-hah!
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]