What Happened Next in the Snowy Forest Will Leave You Breathless—A Folk Song Turned Into Pure Magic
Ever wondered what you’d do if you suddenly found yourself face-to-face with a pack of wolves? Run screaming? Freeze in fear? Well, folk singer Shawn James took a wildly different approach—he sang. On a freezing, snow-speckled day in Colorado, Shawn got the chance to film a one-take cover of A.A. Bondy’s “American Hearts” inside a wolf sanctuary. And let me tell you, what happened next wasn’t just a performance—it was pure magic that sent goosebumps racing down everyone’s spines. If this doesn’t make you rethink the power of music (or how to charm a wild pack), I don’t know what will. Curious to see how a song can calm wild hearts and maybe even crown a new pack leader?
Folk singer Shawn James was on tour with his crew in Colorado when he was given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to film a video in a wolf sanctuary. Jumping at the chance, he decided that he’d perform a cover of A.A. Bondy’s “American Hearts.”
It was a very cold and snowy day, so they only had time for one take. What happened shortly after Shawn started singing gave everyone goosebumps.
Now I know what to do the next time I find myself surrounded by a pack of wolves. I’ll sing. I’ll sing my terrified heart out until they make me the leader of their pack. In all seriousness, though, I’m sure that this is a performance that these two won’t soon forget.
