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Titled"Rich Men North of Richmond," the song by singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony has more than 20 million views on YouTube since being published on Aug. 9, and has risen to #1 on the iTunes country chart. Its conservative themes and lyrics have drawn praise from some and criticism from others.
Anthony sings,"Livin' in the new world / With an old soul / These rich men north of Richmond / Lord knows they all just wanna have total control ... they don't think you know, but I know that you do / 'Cause your dollar ain't shit and it's taxed to no end / 'Cause of rich men north of Richmond ...
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