I Am The Wind / Jolly Joe MacFarland

Released in 1988 under Capitol Records, this single features the tracks I Am The Wind and Jolly Joe MacFarland. It stands as a modest entry in the later career of Stompin' Tom Connors, a Canadian cultural icon known for his folk-country songs that chronicled the lives of working-class Canadians. The record reflects the signature stripped-back, storytelling style that defined his extensive discography throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

The production maintains the aesthetic typical of Connors' releases, which were designed to be accessible and rooted in the traditions of Canadian folk. The tracks were received primarily within his dedicated domestic fanbase, who appreciated his authentic, unpolished delivery. Like much of his work, these songs served to preserve regional narratives, with Connors intentionally eschewing mainstream trends to maintain his distinctively rugged, patriotic musical identity.