The song "Rich Men North of Richmond" — written and performed by an artist nearly no one had heard of just a few weeks ago — was perched at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. That was even before its creator, who goes by Oliver Anthony, was placed front and center at Wednesday night's GOP debate. It was featured before the candidates even spoke.
Anthony posted a video on Friday, two days after the debate, distancing himself from politicians and other figures trying to glom on to the success of "Rich Men North of Richmond," saying it was "funny" to see the candidates talk about his song on the debate stage.
