Mat Kearney - Coming Home (Oregon)

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[Dannon]

I was born in Oregon then went to college... joined the military.. lived in 14 states, three countries, two wars...I got out of the Army and the first thing I did was move back to Oregon after 17 years. I took my mom to a Duck game and they played this song. I had never heard it before and it blew me away how close it hit home (especially with 58, 000 fellow Oregonians singing along) EDIT: Unfortunately Covid got mom on Valentines Day last year but at least she could say she saw a game in Autzen.

[maddie]

Does this make anyone else cry when they listen to it.

[workinggarlic]

Ive lived in Oregon my whole life, how am I just now hearing this???

[dstewart]

You know it's an inspiring song when you're from Virginia yet feel that you too left your heart in Oregon.

[boccienr]

I'm from Italy, I lived in Oregon for 6 months and I LEFT MY HEART IN OREGON!!!

[rabbitmaster]

When the play this song before kickoff at Autzen is one of my favorite things ever. It gives me chills every time

[jimhoff]

What a great song.  Spent 34 years in Oregon.  Left 10 years ago to take a job in Indiana.  This song brought tears to my eyes.  I've enjoyed my life in the Midwest but there is nowhere like "Home."  Thank you Matt.

[TR-okmc]

I'm a 6th generation of pioneer Oregonians who are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery on U of O property.  I grew up in Coos County Oregon for 28 years. I've lived in California and Washington for many years.  This song encapsulates exactly how I feel about Oregon. I hope even non-Duck fans that have left their heart in Oregon can appreciate the sentiment like I do.  Thank you, Mr. Kearney.  Woody Guthrie would have been very proud of this song!

[glenmorangieFC]

My Californian born and bred daughter, now a UofO freshman hasn't stopped thanking me for putting up the $ for her to attend and this is the song she sang with heartfelt emotion at Thanksgiving. Oregon you have my heart and soul!

[SurferMan]

I have been waiting my entire life for someone to write a song like this about Oregon. A pop song with mild indie influences; a mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation; clever verse lyrics and an resoundingly uplifting chorus. Not too hot, not too cold, it's just right. It perfectly captures both the state itself and its unique place in every resident's heart.

And, love them or hate them, the Ducks are more FUN to watch than just about any other team, in any sport, collegiate or professional.

[gregorys.]

Born in Eugene, Oregon, watched Duck games when you could sit anywhere and had my heart torn out so many times in the 4th quarter. Moved to Bay Area California in 1987 for my first real job, spent 10 years there then transferred to Northwest Washington, I was one of the very, very few Duck fans there. Continued to go to Duck games in mid 2000's, mandatory retirement in 2015, moved back to Central Oregon in 2017. This song hit home for a native son. Still brings a little moisture to the eyes. Go Ducks!

[sjoerdreitsma]

I'm from the Netherlands but I would love to live in Oregon, beautiful nature, awesome people

[effTheMan]

I'm so glad this video exists. I miss you, Oregon.

[wrathisserious]

I grew up in Central Oregon and hadn’t been back in 25 years. (Currently in Texas) My girlfriend just bought us tickets to see my first home game for my birthday and I had never heard this before. I now have a new favorite song and it hits so close to home…and the experience was EVERYTHING I’d hoped it would be!

[BigV]

Born and raised in Portland Oregon, currently stationed overseas and this song helps with those lonely days

[quincydickson]

Born and raised in Eugene Oregon where now!! 💛💛💛💛💚💚💚💚💚 #GODUCKS

[ashleylamont]

Lived in Oregon my entire life and have no plans on ever moving. I’ve visited multiple states and nothing compares. 💛💚
#GoDucks

[therealhypehype]

When you come into Oregon via the east and the Columbia river Gorge opens up in the horizon uhhhh Hard to beat Oregon . Most beautiful place in the United states!

[elk]

I left my heart in Oregon about 70 years ago when our family spent the summer with family in Springfield. Wild black berries, picking corn and green beans! For a city kid this was great. Moved from Los Angeles to Oregon 10 years ago. I finally came home to Oregon!

[aaronvm]

Born and raised in Oregon (minus 3 years in California when i was 5). Dad was Disc Jockey, went where the work was, Klamath Falls, Grants Pass, Salem, Portland, until I graduated High School in Grants Pass. That was the late 80's through the 90's, and I really can't remember a time of my life that was more open for exploration as a youth with the vast array of landscapes, rivers, coast lines, and open forests to traverse. I moved to Utah in 2001, always wanted my childhood experience in Oregon to pass on to my own kids, possibly move back some day. But there are too many freedoms I have currently that Oregon would not afford, such as my being a Gun owner, and the decline of Portland and various once beautiful towns and cities. Oregon has become California in many respects, and it saddens me to have so many fond memories of what was once a great State.