I've listened to this probably 12 times tonight. It makes me want a banjo instead of a mandolin. This is probably also the best vocal rendition I've heard. Damn dude.
I've spent days listening on repeat to every version I can find & I've decided I was right all along - yours is the best & I'll fight anyone who says otherwise. Hope you can come down to Australia one day
@@hustonwestbanjo @crixtail8 is right! this is hands down the best version. sung right from the heart. 1. are you okay brother, I can tell you're hurtin out there 2. on a lighter note - hook a brotha up with some tunings and maybe a tab
Very true to the original with a bit more up beat tempo and banjo articulation. Nice job on the vocals too. Ola Belle played it slower and more sorrowful. You did a fine job and I have to agree with others that it is my favorite rendition also. She tried to teach me claw hammer style once but I was surprised that I found it difficult. That was around 1970 in her living room. I might have tried harder but I was learning guitar and was into Rock & Roll. She got me started by teaching me my first 3 chords - G, C, & D. 😂
You sir, are amazing, my drive home was 10 times less difficult than usual after hearing this. I actually stopped to see what the song was, that's how good it is. Keep up the good work man!
I've listened to this literally every day since i found it s couple months back. I love the original Ola Belle version but man... this is even better, honestly. Just wanted to thank you and tell you that you're a beautiful human.
Hello fellow West, we are related man. Our West family line descends from British royalty, and the West's founded the first plantation in America, the West and Sherely Hundred or Shirley Plantation. Great banjo playing, I have started learning a few weeks ago.
Mate you seem to be getting a bit of love from Australia, well here is another aussie thats blown away by this gonna go try learn it on my banjo now!! Loved your other videos just got yourself a sub
Dude I know you have quite a few comments about your amazing singing but truly it’s both beautiful and haunting how well your voice fits this song keep it up dude
This is amazing. Your piercings and tats combined with proficcient banjo skill is such a cool combo 😂. I want to learn banjo myself specifically because of this song and a few others. Is this clawhammer picking style?
Hands down, this is the best version of this song.
I've listened to this probably 12 times tonight. It makes me want a banjo instead of a mandolin. This is probably also the best vocal rendition I've heard. Damn dude.
🙏🙏🙏
This song singlehandedly made me go rent a banjo. Such a beautiful voice & pickin
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This is one of the best renditions of this song I've seen, your voice compliments the banjo well and I like your percussive fingerpicking style
Thank you!!
It really is. It's distinctly original ... Considering it's a cover 🤭. Seriously tho!
very much agree sounds perfect ❤️
This needs to be added to Spotify. ASAP. It’s the best version I’ve heard.
Thank you!
@@hustonwestbanjo NP man gotta give credit where it’s due.
Great version . Up there with Riley’s version .
Absolutely unparalleled. I hope I never forget this.
Love it! Jealous of how effortlessly you drop thumb! My brain always turns off for about a second or two whenever I try.
I've spent days listening on repeat to every version I can find & I've decided I was right all along - yours is the best & I'll fight anyone who says otherwise. Hope you can come down to Australia one day
Shucks, thank you!
@@hustonwestbanjo @crixtail8 is right! this is hands down the best version. sung right from the heart.
1. are you okay brother, I can tell you're hurtin out there
2. on a lighter note - hook a brotha up with some tunings and maybe a tab
Thenk you. The tab and tuning is from googling the Riley Baugus version of this song.
Oh. 🥺
This is beautiful.
Honestly my favorite rendition of this classic
I have to agree ✨
Sounds great and your singing voice suits your banjo playing perfectly
Man, this is just great. Wonderful arrangement and performance. This is the kind of stuff that made me fall in love with the banjo.
Very true to the original with a bit more up beat tempo and banjo articulation. Nice job on the vocals too. Ola Belle played it slower and more sorrowful. You did a fine job and I have to agree with others that it is my favorite rendition also.
She tried to teach me claw hammer style once but I was surprised that I found it difficult. That was around 1970 in her living room. I might have tried harder but I was learning guitar and was into Rock & Roll. She got me started by teaching me my first 3 chords - G, C, & D. 😂
Love ola's version, so much sorrow
Ola belle Reed? My great grandfather was a Reed.
You sir, are amazing, my drive home was 10 times less difficult than usual after hearing this. I actually stopped to see what the song was, that's how good it is. Keep up the good work man!
Aww thanks so much!!
Can't stop listening to this
There is so much emotion in your performance, it has me moved to tears! Keep it up!
My man, great rendition. I dig it the most.
Beautiful and sorrowful. You are an inspiration!
You have a glorious voice and talent mate.
Loving that banjo sound you have.
That banjo playing is tight! Fantastic rendition
Thank you!!
Waouh 😃 super style mon ami, quelle belle chanson et si bien chantée ! Merci beaucoup 🖐💚👍
Excellent!!
...so beautiful. It reminds me of Braveheart ...
That's beautiful man. Good picking and voice.
I've listened to this literally every day since i found it s couple months back. I love the original Ola Belle version but man... this is even better, honestly. Just wanted to thank you and tell you that you're a beautiful human.
Truly fantastic pickin'. You have the voice. You have the look
I hope you will be famous soon!
That was perfect. A nice relaxed voice and playing style. Great job !!
11/10 extra point for the nose ring
*minus a point
For real. Dude looks likes a try hard with that shit. Otherwise good playing
@@didgit6495 you wouldn’t get it
Put this on spotify YESTERDAY
Lifts my heart today 🖤 thank you
I could listen for hours - nice chops and voice.
makes me wish i had youtube music rather than spotify, this is so good
Beautiful!!
need to get some nylon strings,thanks for reminding me. lovely soft sound
This is superb. Can close my eyes and feel the pain and sweet sorrow.
Whoa, I really love this! Awesome playing and singing, keep up the good work :)
Gosh dang! It don’t get any better than that! Well done brother.
Hello fellow West, we are related man. Our West family line descends from British royalty, and the West's founded the first plantation in America, the West and Sherely Hundred or Shirley Plantation. Great banjo playing, I have started learning a few weeks ago.
Awesome! Thank you, good luck pickin!!
it hurts
This is shockingly beautiful. Thank you!!
Dude love your version of this tune 🔥🔥🔥
Vraiment génial celle ci
Beautiful! ♥
Absolutely beautiful voice and banjo playing.
Absolutely love this one. 🪕
Thanks!!
Very nice job on the clawhammer!
Mate you seem to be getting a bit of love from Australia, well here is another aussie thats blown away by this gonna go try learn it on my banjo now!!
Loved your other videos just got yourself a sub
Great take, love this tune.
This is very very enjoyable! Well done
I love this version, I'm inspired to do a cover of this now.
Do it!!
This guy just has complete talent none of that sheet music ever needed
Love the tune and your style
Absolutely beautiful. Ive listened to this far too many times at this point. Envious of anyone lucky enough to have heard you play in person
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So good! I'm a fan now.
Epic brother. Thanks.
Beautiful 🙏
a1 sawsed up bawsed up. i was just lookin around tryin to learn the song and i like this rendition almost as much as ola belle reed 🤘🤘
Love it brother
Beautiful
I fucking love this. This is peak humanity
🥰
Nice! You have a great voice and I really liked the fingernail hitting the head "click."
Great music
Very nice!!
love it!
That's some fine pickin
this is so good
Excellent work!
man this sounds amazing
Thanks!
this is lovely
this is awesome
that was great!
Dude I know you have quite a few comments about your amazing singing but truly it’s both beautiful and haunting how well your voice fits this song keep it up dude
Thank you!! That’s a wonderful compliment, and I plan on keeping at it☺️
Nicely done!🪕🎶
great!
Very nice. Beautiful style.
Thanks!
Really nicely done
whatta voice too
WELL DONE, Friend.
You did such a good job with this song. If you're ever in the Carolinas you're invited to jam with me and my old time friends.
Thanks!
You look and sound so southern. You will break my heart if you are from New Yor!
Born in Atlanta, live in Philadelphia
Perfect.
Well done!
Subscribed
Well done as we're undone.
Subtle & sorrow.
Great tune
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Good song.
I adore Ola Belle Reed's rendition of this, but this, this might top it
High praise! Thank you🙏
Well done, Huston West.
Very nice
What a sad tale .
sung and played with pure emotion, thank you for this🥲🤟 cheers
I want this song played as I die/at my funeral
nice
👍👍👍✌️❤️
This is amazing. Your piercings and tats combined with proficcient banjo skill is such a cool combo 😂. I want to learn banjo myself specifically because of this song and a few others. Is this clawhammer picking style?
Thanks! It is clawhammer.
Looking like your holding back tears is the only way to play this song lol
You look exactly like my uncle when he was young. Including the mullet and beard. May he rest in peace.