I've been battling alcoholism for 17 years and I finally decided to get help February 15th of 2023 I have 28 days of sobriety and I can't say I owe it all to this song but by the grace of God I felt a message coming from these words. A message that wanted me to be at peace with myself and the only way to do that was to put down the drink and finally start to live my life as I was destined to. To anyone out there struggling I pray that you find peace and love in your heart. Never give up on yourself. You are worth it. ✌️ ❤️
We saw this movie at the theatre in Atlanta in January 1973. We were blown away by this film. We were young guys, and we decided to go into the wilderness to live like Jeremiah Johnson. We contacted several big game guides near Fort Nelson British Columbia, and arranged to rent horses from them. We spent the next 5 month learning how to ride horses. We bought guns and practiced shooting. We bought panniers, the boxes that you strap onto the pack horse to hold your gear. We did go up to British Columbia that summer, and spent 10 weeks living in the wilderness, riding horses, cooking over the campfire and living like Jeremiah Johnson. We had no guide with us. It was a wild adventure for 3 young suburban Atlanta guys. Fortunately, there were no Crow Indians shooting arrows at us.
This is one of my Dad's favorite movies. He even named me after the main character. To this day it's a tradition on either birthday or Father'a Day for us to watch it together.
Talk about freedom this movie is a great example of freedom.In the days of Jim Bridger and all the mountain men free to roam,hunt and trap without interference from a tyrannical government.The Indians were free to live any way they pleased.I was born in the wrong century.
I was working as a packer and outfitter in NW Colorado for a known hunting guide in the early 70's. It was a magnificent way to earn a living, learn the mountain ways, and see some of the best wild country in the world. I had an equestrian upbringing, so horses were a big part of my life up to age 18. 6 years in the Navy was enough, I yearned for the wide open country life. I was so lucky to get the opportunity to live a short 4 years as close to a mountain man's life as I did. This movie is still one of my must see films from time to time. I am 71 now and wish I could go back !
Maybe I'm a rarity, being a female, but this movie has been one that has stuck with me since my young teen years. It's been one of my favorites for 47 years, one of those rare gems that lets the characters carry the story.
I watched this movie as a kid with my dad and to this day, at the age of 42, I still quote lines to my dad. He loves it when I do. I plan on showing this to my two boys when they're a little older.
The actor Tim McIntire both wrote and sang all the ballads in this film. He was the son of the actor John McIntire (Wagon Train) and Jeanette Nolan. He made several films, played Alan Freed in American Hot Wax and was the co-driver of the Ferrari in The Gumball Rally. He acted with Redford in one other film, Brubaker. Sadly, he passed away at only 42 in 1986 but left this haunting ballad as a legacy, a song and a voice which fits so well in this film.
4:15 The way that you wander is the way that you choose. The day that you tarry is the day that you lose. Sunshine or thunder, a man will always wonder Where the fair wind blows...
@@r0llc4ll66 I think it’s saying that the way you go is the way you’re going, but don’t stop for too long, or else you’ll lose your way. And all the while the average man will always wonder if the path he took was the right one
@@r0llc4ll66 I think it's saying: You choose the path you go down, don't stop/get sidetracked or else the path you chose is gone. In good days or bad, a man will always figure the best way forward. Slight deviation from the previous interpretation, both valid.
My Great Grandfather was a Mountain Man...in the Pacific North West. I wished I could have met this man...he lumbered, fished, hunted, panned for gold, loved his family, occasionally took his older daughters out with him and recounts the time they ran into more than one bear...he was a brave man...knew the wilderness...fearless man...So this movie had great impact on me...and this song is so perfect and has the real feel of the Mountain Man...god bless 'em, They were unique!!!
"An Indian says you search in vain for what you cannot find He says you've found a thousand ways of running down your time An indian didn't scream it He said it in a song. And he's never been known to be wrong"
Indeed this film will always be a classic. A true time-honored film that came long before CGI or other electronic foolery. Just an honest to goodness movie about a man who made his home in the mountains. I surely wish they still made movies like this . . .
Indeed. There are several minutes at a time throughout the film with no words spoken, no explosions, no car crashes, no alien ships landing, and no new super-heroes introduced.
My old man showed me this movie when I was younger, I'm 24 now still one of my favorites, he's still around, but I have the feeling I'll remember this movie when he's not, love you dad.
"You wouldn't happen to know what month of the year it is?" with a concerned look he replies, "why no, I truly wouldn't...." great scene... the old dog was fond of old Jeremiah....
I saw this movie when it first came out. Hell I just a pup then and my sister and brother in law had a ranch on the Mussleshell where it was that Jeramiah trapped and lived for a spell and my brother in law told me tails of Jeramiah Johnson. that's what peaked my interest in being a Mountain Man even got a replica Hawkins and learned the ways of that life. I'll never forget it.
This is my favorite movie. Being somewhat of a Mountain Man, I can relate to a lot of this story. The Mountains of Idaho can be a lonely place but that is good. The Native Americans are no longer there but much of the other stuff is. I love the mountains and the solitary life style. Jeremiah Johnson is a story that depicts that kind of life style and Jim Bridger lived the same style. Mountain Men were a great part of the nations history.
Jeremiah Johnson made his way into the mountains Bettin’ on forgettin’ all the troubles that he knew The trail was wide and narrow And the eagle or the sparrow Showed the path he was to follow as they flew. A mountain man’s a lonely man And he leaves a life behind It ought to have been different, but oftimes you will find, That the story doesn’t always go that way you had in mind. Jeremiah’s story was that kind. . . Jeremiah’s story was that kind. An Indian says you search in vain for what you cannot find. He says you’ll find a thousand ways for runnin’ down your time. An Indian didn’t scream it, he said it in a song, And he’s never been known to be wrong. He’s never been known to be wrong. The way that you wander is the way that you choose, The day that you tarry is the day that you lose. Sunshine or thunder, a man will always wonder. Where the fair wind blows. Jeremiah Johnson made his way into the mountains He was bettin’ on forgettin’ all the troubles that he knew
this movie speaks to the spirit of America why we have fought bled died and taught our kids to do the same. freedom for them that understands it is the only real thing we care about. freedom to go our own way no matter the talk or push back the freedom to be our self. in today's world all we hear is what we can't do when it ain't in the American vocabulary. so dream big " know where your going ,remember where you been" " the day you tally is the day you lose" " breath deep , live free"
I am eighteen. I have been watching this since I was a little kid. I have always wanted to be a mountain man because of this film, one like Jeremiah. Just got back from hiking Isle Royale and it reminded me of this film. Got to live a very light version of this film, and I loved it!
Truly a work of art. Few movies today compare. This movie captures the essence of the west. Now everything is computerized, digitized, and over analyzed. Simplicity is better. Less to think about and straight from your head to your heart.
One of the best. Any true lover of the Old West could watch this movie over and over and never get tired of it, and this music and the singer's voice were ideal for it.
I know I wouldn't last a week living like Jeremiah Johnson, but every time I hear this song I just want to load up my old .50 caliber caplock, take some extra powder, shot, caps, and my tomahawk and go up into the mountains to experience all of what it has to offer.
One my favorite 'lighter' scenes was when Jeremiah woke in the night on fire. "Saw it right off." Will Gear was deadpan brilliant. My son and I still joke about that scene. "An Elk don't know how many feet a horse have!" Just a lot of fun between some very poignant drama.
My parents took me to see this when I was about ten years old at the theater. Truly one of the greatest films made, and they don't make films like this anymore.
Saw this at the theater when I was 14, turning 66 this year. Enjoy watching this movie for the 100th time as much as i did the first. Memorable soundtrack, when listening can feel so many emotions . Thanks for sharing!!
Thelastminstrel Would you believe Sidney Pollack the director thought about having Jeremiah Johnson just freeze to death for the ending? Redford said no, have it end with....."and some say he's up there still." Source: Heard this from the guy who talks at the end of Turner Classic Movies.
What in the world is wrong with the people who disliked this video? You've got to be kidding me. I've got this downloaded as an mp3 and could listen to it for hours.
First saw this movie as a young teen. Reached deep into my soul...still does every time I see it. Nothing can topple this one off the #1 spot of my favorite movie list. I'm not a movie buff, so it has to be really, really special to even make it onto the list.
"Ain't nothin' wrong with quiet"....that movie propelled a Jewish kid from NJ to seek and finally find his place in the PNW and I've never regretted it............
I had the same experience, it completely changed my life. Left Chi and never looked back. I took a backpacking trip to the Beartooth Wilderness shortly after seeing it, and then moved to Colorado as fast as I could get there. My family thought I was nuts.
I just saw this movie for the first time and it's already one of favorites. The acting, the way the story unfolds, and the fact that you don't know much about Jeremiah makes it feel very real. love it
So much nostalgia from when i watched this with my dad so long ago. I do believe this made me proud to be and become a real man. It will be a tradition, this film. For my kin and thereafter. Thank you, Jeremiah Johnson.
Absolutely love this movie. My dad showed me this back in the day. Funny enough, he lives up in the trees away from people and I believe it's where I'll be headed. I don't have much use for this life anymore.
Dennis Graham for me i interpreted the fair wind blowing as peace of mind. We all carry burdens and sadness with us and some spend their entire lives trying to find that fair wind to no avail. We all strive to find happiness and peace of mind
One thing i love are classics like this, Caddyshack, Bad News Bears, Gilligans Island, True Grit (john wayne), Blazzing Saddles, Spaceballs, qnd other beauties like that
Love it. Saw it at the theater with my father as a little kid. found it on VHS. Have it on DVD now, and have watched it at least 100 times. Never gets old. Thanks for posting this.
HEAD WEST UNTIL THE SUN SETS, THEN TURN LEFT AT THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. i fucking love this movie. i could almost cry just wanting to live like this. just how beautiful everything is is worth a maybe shorter life and even then, you'd die feeding the wild and the mountains, so it's not that bad. :)
There ain't no laws for the brave ones And there ain't no asylums for the crazy ones And there ain't no churches, except for these here [Rocky Mountains] And there ain't no Preachers, except for the birds
I don't care how many times I've seen this movie, That scene where he returns to his cabin to find Caleb and Swan killed by the Crow gets me every time.
ware it worth the trouble? ah....what trouble....... when this movie came out I saw it 7 times, I've always thought of that quote when I think about my life..now my wife and I homestead up on a mountain in nova scotia, winter stays a long time up this high, but we have 3 horses, the pinto is mine to ride along with some purebred suffolk sheep....by the end of this year, life really will have been worth the trouble! this is probably the finest movie of its type ever made...thanks Mr Johns0n1 for a great job of presenting the haunting music that made this movie so special
hell yes sir. it must feel even better to know that you are living my dream. Have a good life sir and forever keep that wit, and adventerous spirit, suited for the mountains. ;)
How many of us would love to lose ourselves in this life?! I have a truck, cell phone, iPad...the works. But a part of me would love to give it all up and live in a wilderness where all I have to do all the days of my life is provide for myself.
I Love this awesome movie & ballad.. Jeremiah Johnson made his way into the mountains Bettin' on forgettin' all the troubles that he knew The trail was wide and narrow The eagle or the sparrow Showed the path he was to follow as it flew. A mountain man's a lonely man And he leaves a life behind It ought to have been different, but you often times will find That the story doesn't always go the way you had in mind. Jeremiah's story was that kind. . . Jeremiah's story was that kind.
great movie a great cast and an awsome soundtrack. I have movie on dvd and have the soundtrack on vinyl from years ago but now the complete soundtrack on cd,love music and the movie.one of the best.
the combination of the amazing music and the dramatic huge scenery and the way the actors performed it was such an enthralling, nostalgic movie when I first saw it as a kid. The way McIntire accentuated certain words with the particular notes made it all the more dramatic and emotional. the little interludes of instruments was just perfect. always stuck in my mind and spirit whenever I hear this. I just rediscovered it again when my dad was watching the movie couple days ago and I had to stop what I was doing and watch the rest of it. beautiful soundtrack
I'll always admire Jeremiah. Living out there is hard and tough, but freeing, and real. From time to time I too want to get away from everybody and everything and live in the beauty of nature. Except, you know, without Indians trying to kill me the whole time. ;)
It is not often that a movie, lifts you from despair and gives your life a meaning and hope by simply explaining the very intricate aspects of human existence, this is proof that for a brief and shinning time man existed as he was meant to exist, with the fragility and briefness of life that force you to realize that every breath is a marvel, every challenge an adventure and your sweat and determination are the most valuable currency. He is still up there and he lives every time someone dares, every time the unknown is faced Jeremiah and the men like him rejoice. No matter what you are ever told remember it was heart and balls that made the world a better place, and it is the only thing that can save it.
@@melindalemmon2149 Very True but it helps if they are men to begin with, not the malformed confused over mothered sissies that walk around today. Leviticus 20-13
"His name was Jeremiah Johnson they say he wanted to be a Mountain Man. Story goes he was man of proper wit and adventerous spirit suited to the mountains. Nobody knows were bouts he come from it don't seem to mater much. He was a young man and ghosty stories about the tall hills didn't scare him none. Bought him self a good horse, traps and other truck that went with being a mountain man and said goodbye to what ever life was down there below."
