Actionslacks is a rock band based in the United States. Yes, the country. B… Read Full Bio ↴Actionslacks is a rock band based in the United States. Yes, the country. Because while 2 of the band - singer-guitarist Tim Scanlin and lead guitarist Chuck Lindo - reside in the greater Los Angeles area, bassist Ross Murray lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, and drummer Marty Kelly hangs his hat in Waterville, Maine.

It's been a long, strange trip for this outfit, which formed from the ashes of various collegiate bar bands in and around Berkeley, CA in 1994. The band has since released 7 albums on 5 different national labels, had 12 different members, logged over 50,000 miles, played hundreds of shows, contributed music to numerous film and television projects, and generally endured all manner of threats and pitfalls that haunt any band who dares to shoulder the Mantle of Rock. However, some things have never changed: Kelly on the skins, Scanlin on the wires/mics, and an unswerving dedication to and obsession with writing Songs. For Actionslacks the melody is key. It doesn't always have to be pretty, but if you don't have one, you don't have a song.

The penultimate album, Kids with Guitars, was an EP the band produced over the course of seven days in May of 2008, following a year of songwriting, demoing, and practicing (though never in the same room). It was initially released on-line (http://slacksaction.com/) on a pay-what-you-want basis, but is now available through iTunes and similar digital retailers or, more recently, as a CD release available through CDBaby.

The self-titled Actionslacks was recorded in mid-November 2009 and while it was slated for a Spring 2010 release, delays resulted in a release in early-October 2012.

Annie Oakley
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Miniature Tigers It's a very tiny risk that I'm willing to take It's…

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33 1/3 Fade into a scene A small suburban home Mom and Dad asleep…
All You'll Ever Need to Know Hello, boys and girls Hello, posterity If you can hear my …
Bury Me in the Blue Sea Summer falls into a winter Evening falls in mid-December E…
Folding Chair The deception was the reception buzz And someone beat me to…
I Hope This Makes It Easier for You And I know it's been a long time Is this…
Joan of Arc Hey I know That there's something inside And you're afraid…

John L. Sullivan New gold watch and derby hat New silk suit and bloody…
Last Night I Dreamed I want something I want something good for me I got nothin…
Moneypenny's Theme The moon shines bright And all the starts alight But I onl…
Perfect G I don't watch TV It only serves to show me What we've…
Randy in the Prize Van How many stickers will it take To pave the interstate And …
Shining Jewels Friday night comes down and all the people hit this town S…
Tad Loves Kimberly James Saturday rain comes down Comes without a sound And you and…
The Scene's Out of Sight I don't want to work for anyone There's no time there's…
The Sun in St. Tropez Everyone at school was mean to you They never even…
This Damn Nation I can hear this country cryin' Three hundred million tears …

We Are Not the Losers It's the little things you say That no one ever does My…

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Biographics

2y↑15

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WigglyJiggly

2y↑2

Do a video on Col. Steven dePyssler. Recently passed, great dude, met him quite a few times while I was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, even got some pictures with him. At the time of his passing, he was 101 years old and the only living American to have served in 4 wars (WW2, Korea, French Indo-China War, Bay of Pigs Incident and Vietnam). He received many military distinctions in his career, and died a millionaire to boot. He spent the last 40 years of his life volunteering on base helping veterans, specifically the retiree affairs office.

An excerpt from an article I found with regards to Col. D's funeral ceremony:

“His goal was, and I quote, ‘to help one person a day, for as long as I live. That’s my goal, and it has been for years and years and years,’” said Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, Air Force Global Strike Command director of strategic plans, programs and requirements and former 2nd Bomb Wing commander, during the ceremony. “Well to do the math, for the amount of time he was running the retiree affairs office, if you add 365 days a year, and you have to add 10 for 10 leap years mind you, that means Col. dePyssler’s goal was to help 14,975 people. And he did. He spent countless days helping widows navigate the bureaucratic world of the military life without their spouses. And he worked tirelessly to honor veterans.”

Ian Ashby

2y↑1

Interested lady

Ian Ashby

2y↑1

Ment to write interesting lady

Tremont24

Please do Booker T. Washington next

PleiadianDreams

I had a vision of God

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D. McGeezacks

2y↑253

Frank and Annie were married 50 years and they died mere weeks apart. They lived and worked together. Frank fell in love with her after being beaten by her, showing a lack of ego and appreciation of her competence. I just find them really sweet (minus the age gap).

Tip Aly

2y↑13

Its such an amazing story. Not many of them are so sweet.

Pak De

2y↑35

Seems like quite an arbitrary qualifier . People grew up a lot quicker back in those days, especially after facing all the hardships Annie faced. Hell, she even paid off her mother's mortgage before meeting Frank. How many teenagers can claim that level of responsibility? Apparently Annie didn't regret her decision to marry Frank despite their age difference so who are we to judge? Not to mention there seems to be some discrepancy about her actual age for the sake of show business or vanity or both, which was quite common at one time. My own mother is younger than myself by two years 😌

Ian Ashby

2y↑2

That's Really awesome

John Drummond

2y↑6

@Pak De stepmother, you mean?

D. McGeezacks

2y↑6

@Pak De Not judging at all. It just looks wierd by today's standards, but I understand it was common back then.

But your last sentence....what?? Lol

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Christina K

2y↑106

Finally someone from Ohio who's not a serial killer. Rock on, Annie and happy belated birthday!

kegsofvomitspit

2y↑5

Let’s not forget that Ohio also produces lots of presidents and astronauts. It’s also worth noting that all three groups are often occupied by folks with narcissistic personalities.

colin33

2y↑3

@kegsofvomitspit Ohio the land of the narcissist? New slogan for the state borders I think? Jk 😜

kegsofvomitspit

@The Awesome Man: I was born in Ohio in 1975 and lived most of my life here. Since I was young I’ve been hearing that we produce a “higher than usual” percentage of serial killers. Whether that statistic has any validity or is more of an urban legend, I haven’t looked into.

Emmit Stewart

Actually, there are millions of Ohioans walking free who have not committed even a single murder. Most of them have never committed any kind of crime.

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Francis Pitts

2y↑144

Annie is a better person than me. The Wolves would have paid for their transgressions. Anyone who abused a 10 year old girl is not human enough for me to forgive

Francis Pitts

2y↑9

Lucas Portasio We can hope 😊

Brian C

2y↑2

Yeah I agree. If you're implying that you would have murdered them, you do sound like a fairly low quality person.

Eldridge Davis

2y↑1

Agreed

D.L. L.

2y↑2

That happened a lot. And still happens. A kid with no money or parents was food for wolves.

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Glorywhole

2y↑113

She was, and always will be, a badass.

Chase Hedges67

2y↑3

💯💯💯💯

Mr. Sutcliffe

Women who handle with cars or guns will never be badass.

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2y↑12

@Mr. Sutcliffe and you will never get over the stroke you had while writing that comment...

Mr. Sutcliffe

@ᴵᵗ'ˢ ⁰ᴷ ᵗᵒ ᵇᵉ Wₕᵢₜₑ either your comment or your profile name is joke.

AngeliqueStP

2y↑6

@Mr. Sutcliffe Envy is never a good look, darling... Get BETTER not BITTER. 💅

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sukma nutzak

2y↑155

as a native of greenville, this woman is a legend around here, we hold the annie oakley festival every year, and even have a statue of her near main street. hats off for another absolute banger simon

Mr. Sutcliffe

Weirdos!

sukma nutzak

2y↑17

@Mr. Sutcliffe what's weird about it?

theoutlook55

2y↑4

Nice.

Corinne Irwin

2y↑3

So cool.

gnarth d'arkanen

2y↑1

🤪🙃😉

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Cade Thumann

2y↑7

In my opinion, Annie Oakley is an inspirational figure for both men and women to follow. She showcases how one can rise up from absolute bottom, take care of their family, and find success.

Daniel Reuben

2y↑54

I had heard of Annie before, but didn't know much about her other than she was really good with a gun. It seems she was a kind, good hearted woman who lived in the spotlight, but didn't let it change her. I walk away from this video with the word 'wholesome', as a way to describe her. Thanks for the education, and great video.

Phatxual

2y↑5

50 years of marriage, a lifetime of memories, and a beautifully poetic ending. Frank being so lucky to not have to suffer alone for too long🧡

barney baka11

Frank was so distraught over Annie's death that he starved himself to death.

Jonathan Mitchell

2y↑116

Big difference between a shotgun and a rifle. The fact that she was hitting airborne coins with a rifle is much more impressive that it would be with a shotgun (scatter gun).

vikingnor h

2y↑2

Easy to fake that to.

Eddy Guizonde

2y↑6

i pride myself on being a quick-shot, having shot skeet and trap since i was 9. shooting a coin, even with a shotgun, out of the air is not something i would try, but i would love to be able to do at will. shotgun or rifle, it's bloody impressive.

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2y↑3

@vikingnor h I hate to think that, I'm sure she was a great shot but back then there was always some fuckery going on behind the scenes...

Thomas Wateren

2y↑3

Not completely true. A shotgun is a gun that can shoot birdshot. It can also shoot slugs though, which are single projectiles. But yes, most probably she used birdshot shells.

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obi emejulu

2y↑78

I do believe this is the first BIO-Graphics I've watched that doesn't have a sad ending... Absolutely love this channel!!

SimonSaysTrain

2y↑71

I just read this quote from Annie Oakley this week.
"When a man hits a target, they call him a marksman. When I hit a target, they call it a trick. Never did like that much." Simon didn't call her a trick shooter the entire time and I wouldn't have noticed it if it weren't for reading her quote. Good joke Fact Boy.

Mr. Sutcliffe

I believe her was a trick.

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2y↑7

@Mr. Sutcliffe Learn Grammar

SimonSaysTrain

2y↑12

@Mr. Sutcliffe Obviously English is a trick that you've yet to learn.

Mr. Sutcliffe

@SimonSaysTrain what use of that?

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Ethan Ramos

2y↑9

“Aim for the high mark and you will hit. No, not the first time, not the second and maybe not the third. But keep on aiming and keep on shooting for only practice will make you perfect. Finally you’ll hit the bull’s-eye of success“
Annie Oakley

DrewishAF

2y↑4

I know there have been some previous attempts with a lot of half-baked projects and little acclaim, but this woman's story would make for an absolutely incredible film/mini-series. This is what I don't understand about the way modern entertainment is made: we have tons of these incredibly compelling stories that detail all of the American values that many of us hold dear, yet they never seem to be truly represented or retold. Annie's life story has all of the amazing values that so many of us want to see. She was tenacious, driven, skilled, resilient, and tough while still being feminine and beautiful. She suffered and overcame. She pursued her passion and crafted a life out of nothing but perseverance and seizing opportunity. Her life is the American dream, full of pain and woe and love and success. I don't understand how there hasn't been a major push to retell her story accurately by some studio, even the Daily Wire. I think we should start a campaign to everyone at the DW because they're the most likely to be interested in staying true to these values. I mean, hell, Gina Carano would probably love the chance to direct that considering her previous work. Let's make this happen!

Builder Bob

2y↑7

Its nice to hear about a legend like Annie that gets to live out their life to the fullest. Not many legends end in a nice retirement.

Mark_William H

2y↑47

Fact Boy is to YouTube what Annie was to shooting: determined to hit every possible target 👌

Ylyrra

2y↑5

I knew about her stage act, but nothing else about her. She sounds like a fascinating character, and I can't help but feel that thanks to her private nature we only know the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her life. 54 libel cases! They messed with the wrong determined woman.

Can't imagine "The Wolves" slept easy at night once her reputation started to spread.

landrec2

2y↑10

Wow, what a great life story! Really amazing that she could overcome such a hard upbringing. I especially liked how many people helped her, and in turn, she helped so many others after. Suing and winning against the tabloids was icing on the cake. Never heard of Annie Oakley before, but its a name I won't soon forget. Nice work on this bio!

Jonathan Cripe

My grandfather 6 generations back was her great grandma's brother.

Nannette Freeman

2y↑4

What a wholesome & uplifting story! I needed that! ✌🏼

Lynn Carpenter-Bennet

2y↑9

Such a beautiful story.
One of my favorite Annie stories is the time she cabled Kaiser Bill whom she'd met prior to WW1 and asked for another chance to "trick shoot" AT him during the war.

Daniel Grigg

2y↑11

A cruel irony was that Annie's hard working and uncomplaining attitude was what lead to her being targeted by the horrible couple in the first place.

Samuel and Nancy Edington, who were already running the infirmary before she left for those 2 hellish years, spoke really well of her and even sought Annie's mother's permission to let the couple take her, so she could attend school. Can you imagine the guilt they felt, when she returned 2 years later.

MarloSoBalJr (Gaming)

2y↑4

One of the tales from the Ol' Wild West that has a happy ending. Good to see Frank & Annie stay together for so long and enjoy a simple life during some of the most tumultuous of times.

vespurrs

2y↑35

"All the lights, the noise, the excitement". I live near Cincinnati and I can guarantee no one is saying that about it nowadays! Great video, I didn't realize how much I didn't know about Annie Oakley. She turned out to be a lot more interesting than I anticipated. Thanks, Simon and crew!

sgb47

2y↑1

who dey baby

Sean Brazell

I thought he was about to say she hated city life and yearned for nature and.... all that. I learn I'm wrong every single day. So I'm a lifetime learner. Sort of. 🤪👈

EMG_IMan

2y↑1

Then you truly don’t get out downtown enough!

J. Lewis

2y↑5

That last photo of Annie at 18:35 is awesome. On man, to have seen her perform!

Cam L

2y↑14

My great grandfather was adopted from the same Darke County Children’s Home after a local Church castigated it’s members for not adopting the orphans. (His mother had suffered a traumatic brain injury.) Luckily, he found a much better home than Annie! He eventually married his foster sister (not so creepy back then.) I grew up on their farm. My great-grandfather passed away when I was little, at the care home adjacent to the Children’s home. It’s very strange hearing about Greenville from the perspective of an outsider.

Nancy Meehan

2y↑2

I am from Darke County too. My great great grandparents immigrated from Germany in 1868 and settled in North Star, Ohio, I doubt they met up with Annie since they didn't speak English, I remember the Children's Home. Do you live in Darke County? I live in Florida.

Cam L

2y↑1

@Nancy Meehan I live on the Darke/Preble County line, but visiting relatives and family friends at the Brethren’s Home was a big part of my childhood.

Nancy Meehan

2y↑1

@Cam L I know the Brethern Home well. I am always happy to connect with people from Darke County

Cam L

@Nancy Meehan It might interest you to know that it was Castine Church of the Brethren that told their congregation to go take in the orphans.

Nancy Meehan

@Cam L I had lots of Church of the Brethren friends growing up. They are good people

PetrSojnek

2y↑1

Annie seemed to have really bad and good luck for people at the same time... She met bad people, but also good people. It was quite heartwarming how many people saw her skill and instead of trying to diss her, accepted she is better than them and supported her.

Joseph K'meyer

2y↑27

I’m wondering if you all would ever be willing to do one on Governor George Wallace? I think his trip from moderate to the face of segregation, his presidential campaign and assassination attempt, all the way back to moderate is an interesting story. Just how chasing the vote and populism can change someone for the worse.

theoutlook55

I've seen you post the same bit multiple times. I'm not opposing it, but I think Simon by now has gotten the message.

Zachary Hansen

I did not realize he was that interesting or nuanced. I support your proposal.

Jerry Lee

2y↑7

Annie and Frank spent a lot of their adult years together and it's only fitting that they were rejoined only 18 days after Annie passed. Frank may have wanted to pass so he could be with the love of his life once again. A sweet story.

In today's world that creepy couple that enslaved her would be in jail. As it is, their Bad Karma caught up with them and they paid dearly for their misdeeds.

Stacey Blue

2y↑2

Fantastic! I had never really informed myself about her but I have a new picture to print for my wall of greats! I love how these videos toss bones on fascinating segments of history that you would never think to explore!

amsterdamsel

2y↑1

Loved this video, Simon, thank you! Ever since I was a little kid I've been fascinated with Annie Oakley and in elementary school often checked out a book about her from the library. I remember reading that, while she was providing game for the family, she was also selling it to local restaurants who liked to purchase from her because she was so precise a shot there was never any stray bird shot in the meat. Why a six year-old from St. Paul would remember that fact is still a mystery.

Jeff Mcdonald

2y↑1

Thanks for this. I grew up on stories about her. She really was the greatest shot in history.

Jonathan Cripe

My cousin on my fathers side. My 5x great grandpa was her great grandmas brother.

Phil

2y↑5

Tragic childhood turned success , I think everyone has heard of Supershot Annie and the fact she helped disadvantage children and a women's rights activist even adds to her legacy , she died young but certainly left her mark , her fortune was spent on her family and her various causes she has a museum in Ohio and has been inducted into various halls of fame , im sure if she had lived to 1950 she would have loved the movie Annie get your gun , which one some Oscar's

Daniel Grigg

Perhaps the worst thing about Annie's treatment at the hands of "the Wolves" was the fact they were in letter-writing contact with her mother and telling her everything was fine, at the time.

One of the best things, when Annie ran away from them, she had to get a train back to the Infirmary. Without any money, a random passenger actually paid for her train ticket. One little act of kindness that helped her back to a more settled life.

EDIT: I hadn't realised Simon was going to refer to this later in the video (12:29). I hope the Oakley story is true; that would be kind of sweet.

Russell Fitzpatrick

2y↑2

This was always some kind of legend to me and I'd never delved into her history. Many thanks for making that unnecessary now

Dave Gentleman

2y↑1

Her story is really inspiring.

Eldridge Davis

2y↑1

What a remarkable life. What a wonderful woman she was. 🙂

Chase Orosco

2y↑2

Such a heartwarming love story between her and Frank Butler!

Johnny. The T Shirt Guy

2y↑5

Hi Simon and crew. Love your channels, would you care to do a biographics on the late great Bill Hicks. Huge impact on many of our modern comedians and even turned up at Waco during the infamous siege.

David Lancaster

2y↑3

Simon and crew.....this is definitely one of your best. Thanks so much for sharing your skills and knowledge.. Lvya all much

Ron

She really made a great life for herself! A legendary sharpshooter with perseverance and very beautiful in my opinion.

Cecille Sofi

2y↑1

FINALLLLLYYY!! I’ve been waiting years for you guys to cover her. She’s such an inspiration. ❤️‍🔥

Eric Platts

Annie is an Icon. Love that her legend lives on

Thir13en

2y↑6

She will forever be immortalized by Alyssa Edwards performance as her.

K Thor

2y↑2

I love stories like this - where fact meets fiction or as Dave Bowie said, “print the myth”!

Kathy Astrom

2y↑3

This is the second time I’ve heard of poor farms in recent months. I was browsing the 1880 census looking for my great great grandfather and found that the Illinois township I was born in had a poor farm/asylum from 1850 to 1955 (there is still a juvenile mental health center on the same land today).

Sunny Night

2y↑15

Suggestion for another Biographics video, Henry Dunant. He was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross, AKA the origin of our modern Red Cross, and the man who established the Geneva Convention.

He wrote a memoir called “A Memory of Solferino” (available online for free) about how he stumbled across the aftermath of a horrible battle, the dead strewn everywhere and severely injured soldiers abandoned to die slowly.
Dunant couldn’t stand the sight of this, he went to a nearby village to get more people to help. Together they tended to the injured and comforted the dying; sometimes penning last words to the soldier’s loved ones, even if they didn’t speak the same language they tried nonetheless.
As a result of this battle, Dunant was determined to never let this happen again. I won’t go into the rest, but this man is the very reason our society has gotten this far (in my opinion anyways).
Even in life Dunant faded into obscurity for a while, his contribution to mankind unrecognized for many years. Let’s make sure he’s never forgotten again.

BeesWaxMinder

I’m not too much interested in this era or the WildWest BUT this was great in a way I can’t put my finger on! thank you so much & someone should make a movie out of this woman’s life👍

Jonathan Cripe

2y↑1

They tried with Annie Get Your Gun but it was a totally fabricated fantasy remake of what her life really was. Hopefully they can give my cousin a better representation with a more accurate movie.

Tom Sobieski

2y↑2

Nice, heart warming story for a change rather than just cold history.

Rezkel

2y↑2

Wow a story from the early American entertainment industry that doesn't end with "they died, sad, alone, and penniless"

Nicholas Corbett

2y↑3

Such an amazing Woman and awesome story. Almost all of it was new information to me. Thank you for reintroducing me to an American Hero!

Pamela Mays

2y↑1

Annie Oakley. Certified legend.🏅

Alpharius Omegon

2y↑6

Always remember, in America, our truest sport always has been, is, and will be, shooting. Annie is a patron saint of the sport.

Angel

Annie has always been a hero to me. She was truly amazing. She didn't just take what life handed her. She worked hard to become what she was. That's why we're still talking about her today.

Cody Moe

Most of us just take what life gives us, some of us use it better than others, some just waste it...

Kelly Smith

2y↑2

She is a distant cousin of mine and my husband. Annie and I are descended from Jacob Greib and Elizabeth Ulrich. Annie and my husband are descended from John Wise and Mary Cripe. Mary Cripe's parents were Jacob Greib and Elizabeth Ulrich. So, that makes my husband and I related as well. Jacob is my 8th G-Grandfather, Matt's 6th G-Grandfather and Annie's 2nd G-Grandfather. I read an autobiography on her years ago and it was very fascinating. I discovered I had the same hairline and wavy hair as she did. I want to go to the festival they have in her name in Darke County so much next year.

Jonathan Cripe

Me too. Guess that means I am related to you somehow. Jacob Grieb and Elizabeth Ulrich was my 6x great grandparents. Mary Cripe's brother Daniel Cripe, who was Annie's uncle is my direct ancestor.

I Wish You Eternal Sunshine

It's insane to me that I'm barely in my 30's, but I do have a grandmother who was born in 1927. I like to compare different historical events to how old she was at the time, and it's insane to me that Annie Oakley died only one year before my grandmother was born!

Shade Hunter

2y↑6

That one had a rough start but wow, what a life. I can see why she's admired by women and gun fans alike.

Madison Woodard

2y↑1

It is totally crazy how long they were married, and that he starved to death after her death because he loved her so much.

Jeff Vaughn

2y↑1

I'm a pretty avid marksman so Annie Oakley is one of my heroes.. thanks for this one.

White Blogger Black Specs

Got to be the most wholesome story to come out of the Wild West

Zu _

2y↑8

We had some friends come up from CO for pheasants. All I had was my open sight, mag fed Marlin .22. We were walking a line, no bird dogs, flushed some into the air I hit one then swung the barrel 90° to my left toward a bird who just started gliding.

Zu _

2y↑6

I saw that second bird tumble so I started jogging toward to ensure it wasn’t lost once on the ground…I was out there tracking the trail of blood when my uncle called out, “Zu_, what’re you doing over there???” Told him I got one, he said “wuddya mean?? You already hit this one!” Holding up the game cock for me to see. Right then, I found my second bird and hoisted it for him to see. Later on that night after a couple beers and maybe a funny cigarette he said”that was crazy, some Annie Oakley shooting.”

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2y↑1

@Zu _ Did you hit two with that single shot..?

Nicolas Gruman

2y↑1

@ᴵᵗ'ˢ ⁰ᴷ ᵗᵒ ᵇᵉ Wₕᵢₜₑ it can be done. I've done it.

Matt C

Can you look into making a video about Ishi of the Yahi tribe? I believe that he was the last known native american to come into civilization. Interesting background and he lent a lot of knowledge to archery and bow building, among other insights.

Colbio

2y↑2

Sounds like Annie had a deep, INSTINCTUAL understanding of physics.

My mate's the same way. How he describes it is like so: "You know how some games, you'll go to throw a grenade and it'll show you where it will arc and land? Imagine that for everything, no HUD needed."

Miss Lee

I played the part of Annie in my high-school production of "Annie Get Your Gun!" 😉😁 We had so much fun! What an amazing lady! 👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰

Britt Gayle

2y↑1

Imagine being trained by Annie Oakley!

celter.45acp

2y↑4

It's amazing to me how simple some of these shots seem as tike has gone by now that I've seen them done & done them & seen even crazier stuff over the years not just trick shits either back in Vietnam days 1000yard shots were mindblowing now I take them on a daily basis

D-Maulish

Our high school did the musical Annie Get Your Gun and I always wondered more about here actual life. Thanks for doing this one.

Darius

2y↑6

I remember in elementary school learning a little bit about this gal

Phillip Smith

2y↑2

Annie Oakley was my childhood love I thought she was the ants pants and Joan of ark , Joan being one of my patron saints , love your stories mate cheers from Australia.

Iwuz Here

2y↑1

What a legend - even winning 54 libel lawsuits? Complete legend. One of my favorite people of history

BLUE BIRD

Thank you for sharing. As a child, I remember loving the film "Annie Get Your Gun". "Anything you can do, I can do better" was great fun.

Ryan Muldowney

I loved this I think everyone loves the Wild West. Could you please cover Alfred Léonard Loewenstein. Thanks Simon.

Johnathan Patterson

2y↑2

I hope the next video is about calamity Jane she's another one from the old west that's a very interesting person to read about

The Baroness

Simon, would you ever consider doing a channel on famous rivalries? I know I'D watch!

Corinne Irwin

2y↑1

I might have to put a picture of her up on my wall. What an amazing woman!

J man J

2y↑1

About time someone covered Annie Oakley!

navidhendrix

2y↑1

Now that is what you call living a good life.

Viral Norn

My great-great uncle worked with her when they were employed by Buffalo Bill. His name was Doc (William Fredrick) Carver. Would you make a video about him sometime? He started his own show as well.

Jonathan Cripe

Her great great uncle was my 5x great grandpa.

Paul Nolan

2y↑1

Beautiful story of an extraordinary lady.

Matt Dougherty

2y↑1

She is the real life equivalent of louise Fleming. On the show heartland there's a character named Samantha louise Fleming, but everyone calls her by her middle name. It's too bad lying journalists existed back then. I thought of nick sandman and Kyle Rittenhouse as other people who have sued the media after lies were published about them.

Michael Pipkin

2y↑8

I wonder when Netflix is going to make a movie about her. They'll probably portray her as a superhero or something.

Silver Surfer

2y↑2

Knowing Netflix, They'll probably portray her as LGBTQ....😡😒!!!

Kevin Griffith

She was "little miss sure shot". I named my first lever action Winchester model 94 30-30 after her. Called her little Annie. That gun was that accurate.

Kevin McQueenie

Although he is more restrained in these videos, I can almost hear Simon scream "What are you up to?" to Annie's foster parents.

John Michael See

That's such an awesome beautiful story!

James Martin

2y↑1

Future Video suggestion -
Eamon DeValera (1882-1975) - prominent political leader in 20th century Ireland who, after the Irish war of independence from 1919 to 1921, was in the public eye for over forty years from 1922 until his death were he served as head of government (Taoiseach) and head of state (president). He was nearly executed in the Easter Rising in 1916 and was key in putting into place the new constitution on 1937. A very prominent figure in Irish history.

Jack Savage

Best story I've heard in a long, long time.

Jay Trace

2y↑1

In the beginning of this piece, Simon mentioned that Annie used a “shotgun” for her trick shots. Surely she used a rifle of some sort. I could make those shots with a shotgun…

Sonja Johnson

Wonderfully done!! What a badass lady, right to the end.

Zoe

As an Ohio native, it’s funny to hear that Cincinnati was “the big city” back in the day. Also had no idea she was from Ohio!

Diamondk1O

2y↑1

Oh my goodness. I am from Danville, VA I never knew about the train wreck or that Annie Oakely was supposed to come to Danville.

Molten Mermaid

2y↑1

Annie Oakley. A true American hero.

David Pumpkins Jr.

I was interested to see this one because I'm distantly related to Annie Oakley. My great-grandmother (b. 1907) was a great grandniece of Annie.

Jonathan Cripe

She is a cousin through my fathers side. Guess we are distantly related too.

Stephen Clemence

Wow...that was just a really wholesome biographics

Charlie

After watching this video, my daughter (age 6) wants to be like Annie. Her old man’s response? “You’re getting a .22 for Christmas, sweetheart.”

Devan Vieira

How have they not made a western action flick about her

Riz2336

2y↑1

I'm okay at target shooting but nowhere near as good she was. Thing is she can stay cool and be accurate with her shots me my heart starts beating faster and I loose accuracy

The Awesome Man

You forgot to mention that the German Kaiser asked Annie to shot a cigar out of his own mouth and she did it without leaving a scratch on him.

Emmit Stewart

The legend goes that, while living in Cincinnati, Annie continued hunting, killing small game, especially birds and selling them to restaurants. The restaurants took anything she killed. There were other hunters active in the area, but Annie's kills were most popular. The other hunters killed their birds with a shotgun. This left the whole body of the bird peppered with bird shot and customers disliked picking out the shot as they ate or worse, biting down on one while chewing. Annie killed her birds with a rifle, leaving a lead-free carcass.
Annie was also a talented seamstress, making not only all her own clothes and costumes, but also costumes for most of the other performers in the Wild West show. If you look at the pictures, you can see that, while she had a style all her own, her clothes were aways impeccably made and always fit perfectly.