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Flamenco is usually played with the classical Spanish guitar, which body is smaller than a dreadnought and is played with nylon stings, which are softer and thicker than steal strings. So, Roy playing this Flamenco piece with a 12 string & steal strings is a whole different level. He was from another dimension and his hands are some of the strongest ever, I couldn't see Jeff Beck or Stevie Ray Vaughn doing this and they are two of the best all time players as well. Roy was an incredible human being and entertainer, he joked around and keep playing too. I lived through the Beatle mania and British invasion, but when Hee-Haw was on TV on Saturday early evenings, I could not wait to see what Roy was going to play and how he was going to play. Banjo, acoustic, electrical, peddle he did all stings. Some of the rock players from the late 60's & early 70's revered Roy. RIP Mr Clark
My dad and roy where good friends whenever he came into town he stayed at our house he wasn't just a great musician he was a great kind hearted person.
@@PAT8888-is2pd No, that’s not true. He absolutely could read music. My dad was his agent at The Jim Halsey Co. Roy is the reason we moved to Tulsa, OK (that’s where he lived). I saw him perform more than a dozen times during my high school years. He was a very friendly, kind & humble guy who always took the time to talk to me before & after his concerts. He was a shining example of how entertainers (or people in the public eye) should treat their fans & he was always one of my dad’s favorite clients to book because he was so easy going. Also, for anyone who doesn’t believe me, you can Google my dad and read who a few of his clients were in his obituary.
Love that people can see this talent. As a child of the 60s 70s, l was embarrassed to say he was my cousin. I only went to 1 family reunion ( 16 years old ).....ROY was sooo genuine...only in my 50s did l get it....THANK YOU for reacting
Hey...he could sing some too...try YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG....you will appreciate it when you're older....but a great Birthday type dong...THANKS AGAIN
He was an incredible musician. He could play anything with strings. They asked Eddie Van Halen who was the best guitarist of all time and he said I don't know, you should ask Roy Clark
I’ve heard it was Jimi Hendrix, and the joke was “What’s it like to be the world’s best guitar player?” The response is, “I don’t know. Ask Roy Clark.” It’s been reported with various combinations of players on both sides.
This was in Branson MO if I remember 1994. I was at this show, and was in guitar heaven while he played this. Roy taught stringed instruments how to sound. Whether guitar, banjo, or fiddle, they learned from Roy. I could play part of the song on a 6 string, but I never tried on a 12 string. Ovation was the only guitars I ever played. Totally mind blowing performance by a not very young man of about 61.
This song was written for Charo by her husband Which she also performed brilliantly ❤ No one and I mean no one could play strings like Roy Mr Strings Clark
to the best of my knowledge (no expert) flamenco is played not only on a 6 string, but on gut/nylon strings... so pulling this off on steel strings adds to the amazement!!
2 of Roy's 6 string guitars had gut strings on them. The rest had metal strings. Best Regards from a Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
"Malagueña" was written by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona as part of a larger suite in 1933. It has been covered in different versions by many artists, including a more flamenco version by Sabicas, a more pop version by José Feliciano, as well as an amazing version by Charo, made even more impressive by the length of her fingernails, which in no way obstruct her flawless fretting.
Roy Clark is the only person I ever heard play La Malagueña as he did. The tempo and how he played it was totally unique. Most versions were slower and played on 6-String guitars, often on nylon strings. Roy Clark was amazing. At one time, I owned both a Roy Clark and a Glenn Campbell Ovation guitar. They were both consummate players. My Mom had a Honky Tonk band, and she enjoyed them both, and introduced us to their music, and sound.
And to think...until recently, I always remember Roy as a comedian on Hee Haw. I loved it for the comedy, never paid too much attention to the music. That's when I went to the kitchen to get a snack. I come back when I hear the talking and laughing. So glad I'm going back in time to see what I missed as a kid. Roy smoked that guitar like a brisket! And yes, he's hilarious too!
I grew up watching this amazingly talented man on Hee Haw - and I had no clue of his greatness - I only knew - he was fantastic! I took a year of guitar and passed - but I know nothing. He doesn't even watch his hands! He was incredible on anything with strings! The only person since Roy that has made my jaw drop is Alexandr Miskov. And his strum ability is not to match - but his ability to play the neck is just ,,,, omg... Great reaction! Roy is a gift and soo missed!
Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, comedy, , and yes, singing. Check out Yesterday, When I was Young. He had numerous hits, and just a genuinely nice man. Nobody better. I hear others talk about some Spanish guitar player being better, but they never name one, and I've never ever seen one. Got to see him 2 times in concert---great entertainer!!!
The Odd Couple was one of the first television shows that was recorded in front of a live audience. When Roy Clark appeared on the show, he played a song which showed how talented he actually was. At one point in the song, he was playing so fast that his hand was a total blur.
I'm not qualified to critique his performances. I'm a music listener and listening to him is an experience I'm so happy that I have gotten to know him. I did see him live one time in a Nightclub in New Jersey and he was fantastic. Btw, he does sing. He plays and sings a classic, 'Yesterday When I Was Young', and, in a word, it is spectacular. He was a close friend to the great baseball player, Mickey Mantle, and they would tell each other who ever died first, the other one would sing at his funeral. Mickey passed away and Roy sang the song at his funeral. The lyrics to the song closely identified the life style both of them had when they were young. There are video's of Roy singing it in Concert and there is also a video of him singing it at Mickey's funeral.
The Odd Couple was a 30 minute sitcom. For them to give over so much of their 22 minute runtime to Roy is pretty amazing. Think the live version is the one I think compares more to the original than the TV version.
The LIVE version is the best! I saw Roy Clark up close in a concert venue not long before he passed. He remained a consummate entertainer with every appearance he gave!! THANK YOU!! From the Northwoods of Minnesota.
@@reallymysterious4520 A Guitar Player & "Song Writer" once asked Eddie Van Halen, what it was like to be the Greatest Guitar Player Ever. Eddie responded, "I have no clue, but if I ever meet Mr. Roy Clark I will ask him." True Story.
"Malagueña." The piece is originally by Ernesto Lecuona, who wrote it for piano in 1927. The father of guitar is Francisco Tárrega, who died in 1909. Composed many great songs for guitar. Some of them are Capricho árabe and Recuerdos de la Alhambra. Amazing songs.
Someone mentioned Charo and her husband wrote this piece for her. That would have been Xavior Cugot, the Orchestra leader. He was decades older than her. She was known as the Hoochie Kootchie Girl and she was a very talented Spanish guitarist.
Just a small side note. A Guitar Player & "Song Writer" once asked Eddie Van Halen, what it was like to be the Greatest Guitar Player Ever. Eddie responded, "I have no clue, but if I ever meet Mr. Roy Clark I will ask him." True Story.
I have seen the same quote attributed to Jimi Hendrix. Given how good Roy Clark was, it sounds plausible, but such inconsistencies make me think it is apocryphal.
Thanks, Seton! Roy was so amazing.. he could play just about any stringed instrument, and he had a very humble and humorous approach... hope you react to more from him.. appreciate your reaction... (p.s. the only guitarist I know that could have given Stevie Ray Vaughn a run ...lol)
@@setonhillstudios Pretty sure he had a great musical duet with Glen Campbell.. who was most know for softer country-pop hits, but was actually a fine guitarist in his own right...
Flamenco is finger picked. In his early days he recorded instrumentals of old standards. He went by Roy 'Lightning Fingers' Clark. People going to his live shows soon found his personality and humor to be as fun as his playing. He was invited on all the variety shows of the day. He made lots of high power friends in the business and millions of fans. Then came one of the biggest and long running TV shows. Hee Haw. And that's where his legend lies. If you're under 70. lol
Classic Roy Clark humor: "My parties keep me so broke that right today, if they were selling steamboats for a dime a dozen, all I could do is run up and down the bank, hollering, 'Ain't That Cheap!'.
Being funny and good at the same time was fairly common in country music back then. You should check out Jim Stafford, who also does a version of Malaguena. Jerry Reed is another guitarist that is good and funny. Then there is Ray Stevens, who is known for his funny songs but is an excellent singer in his own right.
Under the Double Eagle .. was concerned the most difficult instrumental At that time only 2 could play it Roy Clark was one of them You’ll discover the other / original
I went down a rabbit hole tonight. Saw the Malagueña Live and Roy Clark header. To my surprise, Corey Greco! Great video. RC was ridiculous! Congrats on the channel. I'll be following you guys.
Thanks! New to watching you. Old enough to know Roy Clark was AMAZING... but mostly due to when I was a child and Hee Haw and stuff. First time watching him 40 years later... I appreciate it a lot more now!
So cool! Well welcome to the Seton Hill Family! We are glad to have you! If you go to our homepage we have different playlists to help you navigate our content alittle better! Roy is definitely a phenomenal player. Have a great day!
He arranged this. The original version was a bit simpler by comparison, but the length is pretty much on. This was a standard for flamenco dancers in Spain, my guess is at least into the 50s. The best I can tell this recording was from 1988. He would have been 55. He died at 85.
For an example of someone who did flamenco as his chosen genre to pursue, to give a perspective on how well Roy C did it, check out a fellow named Paco de Lucia.
Paco was the man. THE man. Could play flamenco better than anyone. Could make jazz guitar masters look like me playing when jamming with them. All that said, Paco could never do Malagueňa like Roy could. And vice versa. If Paco tried using Roy’s guitar and playing it the traditional way, he’d shave his fingers off. It loses a little bit of subtlety which you can only get out of traditional flamenco guitars, so Roy has to compensate with power and strumming speed. And does he ever! They’re probably jamming together right now in Heaven.
The title Malagueña denotes a type of music from Spain, so the composer of this would be difficult to pin down since it is so improvisational. It is a style of flamenco from Andalusia, usually not danced to because the variation in rhythms. It lets the guitar player shine (drummer as well), with vocalizations from the rest of the troupe.
Great reaction. I could listen to Roy Clark all day long. 😀 I sent you a Patreon message regarding a great article about the difference between a classical guitar and a flamenco guitar. 😀
This song is normally played on a Spanish 6 string and finger picked. You could try the version from Lucas Imbiriba. Roy's is his own composition roughly based on the original. Everyone seems to play is slightly different. Paco de Lucia's version is different than Imbiriba's and that is different than Charo's, and Roy's is different again. I have never seen anyone else play it on a 12 string or on an electric. There is a version of Roy playing it on a Gibson Electric - but the video sucks (playing is great), but the video could set off someone's epilepsy.
He also sang "Thank God and Greyhound" , on Hee Haw, he was part of the gospel quartet with Grandpa Jones. Another one to check out is "The Great Pretender".
Put of the fun of the Odd Couple performance, watching the video cameras of the day trying to keep up with Roy's hands. They can't, his hands just blur on the TV. I feel like the percussive part sounds great on the 12-string but the rest is better in the OC version.
I love both versions. Even the TV show was "live" because they filmed it before a live audience. The only edits would be bloopers. Here is a link to a Wikipedia article that goes into depth about the song: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malague%C3%B1a_(song)
This is a classical piece of Spanish guitar music. It is played on a classical guitar with 6 nylon strings. Never on a 12 string never on a steel 6 string. Flamenco music is also played on a type of guitar especially made for Flamenco. The flamenco guitar compared to a classical Spanish concert guitar is usually lighter (thinner wood used in the soundbox, also the soundbox has less depth).
Yes, Roy was a comedian & very funny. Watch some old black & white tv clips of Roy Clark. You will see his funny side, the amazing things he can do with his instruments or watch a few episodes of the tv show "Hee Haw." Be careful, you will get hooked on this show like we did growing up. So, now that you've seen Roy & Glen Campbell, you need to watch them pick together. One clip has, l think it's Roy, standing in back of Glen. They are playing one guitar at the same time. Another great Country artist you need to watch is Jerry Reed. Watch any clips of Roy, Glen, Chet & Jerry picking together. All smiles & no egos. There are others in Country Music that are great, Flatt & Scruggs, Jim Stafford, Buck Trent, Charlie McCoy (harmonica) & many others. The only reason you don't know them is because it's Country artist.
It was one of the bass strings. There is another video 1988 playing this guitar...and you can see the string break. And it didn’t slow Clark down he just kept playing.
Malagueña is folk music played for dancers. It is not really a "composition." Because of that it lends to the kind of amazing improvising which a master like Clark can bring to it.
I saw another reaction video with a woman from Spain as a guest. She said that Malagueña is a sub-category of Flamenco. So I'm not sure he's playing a specific song. He may be doing a selection of bits from the Malagueña category. Which is why this isn't the same as when he did it before. He might do it differently each time he plays it, selecting different bits he wants to include.
To see his comedy, you should check out his version of "Folsom Prison Blues" the black and white version, or his version of 12th Street Rag. I don't know but I was guessing this was from his Branson Show.
His humor was because of his stage fright. Dude almost had a phobia of performing on stage, despite being one of the GOATs, so he used his other talent, humor, to allow him to perform.
If you watch Roy Clark in other videos this is the only song where you will see him concentrate, on others even 12th Street Rag and Under the Double Eagle he is having a lot of fun.
Charo is a female guitarist - probably more famous for being a sex bomb "Cuchi Cuchi Girl" of the 1970's - but she was also a classically trained Flamenco guitarist. Here's her version of Malagiena from 1998 (th-cam.com/video/jc5w9sTvykQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QFp6wqvSWzg32tXP) Here's another live performance of Charo, from 1977, playing Flamenco guitar (th-cam.com/video/I5niviXZhok/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vE7D0runbFdrByU7). She was stunningly beautiful, and loved playing up the "dumb blond" routine for TV - but she had mad guitar kills. Oh, and here's a clip from 1974, with Charo as a "cuchi cuchi" girl... (th-cam.com/video/0aH_hS_AVuA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JM_fAZOelVGccDOQ)
I have searched and searched the internet and found nobody come close to this arrangement and that's the trick this is his version of Malagueña, Again NO body comes close...
The 12 string is easier tuned to D.. The guitar he set down was an Ovation and those were 6 or 12 string, they had active electronics and the most amazing neck ever. They are a bit pricy but check one out sometime.
Jerry Reed was amazing and under rated.. Umm .. "Les Paul" and his LesPaulverizer" and he invented multitrack recording .. oh, there is a guitar he destined too. Luckily I've caught these guys live way back when.
I am going to say, about this, what I tell everyone about Disturbed's version of Sound of Silence... You need to watch the video (in this case The Odd Couple) first because it is a little more technically clean. BUT, then you simply must watch the live version because it just has more fire!
When he gets cooking, it's hard to see his hand with the speed. He has his own place in Branson, Mo. and I think this was done about 2010. This is Spanish cave music.
Im not sure who all you have reacted to but you should really check out Sister Rosetta Tharpe, JerrCampbelland Glen Campbell if you haven't already. All of them, and of course the great Roy Clark, were just amazing.
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What do you guys think? This version or The Odd Couple?
This one! Hands down!
Pick Jerry Reed going nuts on the guitar. Roy is sublime in all his playing and he plays it at twice speed.
That combination picking/slapping technique is just INSANE.
Flamenco is usually played with the classical Spanish guitar, which body is smaller than a dreadnought and is played with nylon stings, which are softer and thicker than steal strings. So, Roy playing this Flamenco piece with a 12 string & steal strings is a whole different level. He was from another dimension and his hands are some of the strongest ever, I couldn't see Jeff Beck or Stevie Ray Vaughn doing this and they are two of the best all time players as well. Roy was an incredible human being and entertainer, he joked around and keep playing too. I lived through the Beatle mania and British invasion, but when Hee-Haw was on TV on Saturday early evenings, I could not wait to see what Roy was going to play and how he was going to play. Banjo, acoustic, electrical, peddle he did all stings. Some of the rock players from the late 60's & early 70's revered Roy. RIP Mr Clark
I love the live version because you get to see Roy’s personality. It’s what kept HEE HAW on TV for 23 seasons.
My dad and roy where good friends whenever he came into town he stayed at our house he wasn't just a great musician he was a great kind hearted person.
What?! That’s so awesome!
You can tell Roy was humble, and just a regular, "blue collar" guy who was no better or worse than anyone else. No ego, at all.
I was always told that he didn't read music and only played by ear. Can you confirm that?
@@PAT8888-is2pd No, that’s not true. He absolutely could read music. My dad was his agent at The Jim Halsey Co. Roy is the reason we moved to Tulsa, OK (that’s where he lived). I saw him perform more than a dozen times during my high school years. He was a very friendly, kind & humble guy who always took the time to talk to me before & after his concerts. He was a shining example of how entertainers (or people in the public eye) should treat their fans & he was always one of my dad’s favorite clients to book because he was so easy going.
Also, for anyone who doesn’t believe me, you can Google my dad and read who a few of his clients were in his obituary.
This was the live version from his own show in Branson Mo. I was there!
Amazing talent from a world class person.
Love that people can see this talent. As a child of the 60s 70s, l was embarrassed to say he was my cousin. I only went to 1 family reunion ( 16 years old ).....ROY was sooo genuine...only in my 50s did l get it....THANK YOU for reacting
Oh wow! Definitely enjoying getting to hear more of him for sure!
Hey...he could sing some too...try YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG....you will appreciate it when you're older....but a great Birthday type dong...THANKS AGAIN
He was an incredible musician. He could play anything with strings. They asked Eddie Van Halen who was the best guitarist of all time and he said I don't know, you should ask Roy Clark
I’ve heard it was Jimi Hendrix, and the joke was “What’s it like to be the world’s best guitar player?”
The response is, “I don’t know. Ask Roy Clark.”
It’s been reported with various combinations of players on both sides.
This was in Branson MO if I remember 1994. I was at this show, and was in guitar heaven while he played this. Roy taught stringed instruments how to sound. Whether guitar, banjo, or fiddle, they learned from Roy. I could play part of the song on a 6 string, but I never tried on a 12 string. Ovation was the only guitars I ever played. Totally mind blowing performance by a not very young man of about 61.
This song was written for Charo by her husband Which she also performed brilliantly ❤ No one and I mean no one could play strings like Roy Mr Strings Clark
more impressive is knowing he can play any genre and anything with strings including acoustic, electric, banjo, fiddle, you name it!
to the best of my knowledge (no expert) flamenco is played not only on a 6 string, but on gut/nylon strings... so pulling this off on steel strings adds to the amazement!!
No doubt! Such an amazing player! Thanks for watching!
And it is a 12 string
2 of Roy's 6 string guitars had gut strings on them. The rest had metal strings. Best Regards from a Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
"Malagueña" was written by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona as part of a larger suite in 1933. It has been covered in different versions by many artists, including a more flamenco version by Sabicas, a more pop version by José Feliciano, as well as an amazing version by Charo, made even more impressive by the length of her fingernails, which in no way obstruct her flawless fretting.
People these days forget or just don't know how talented Charo is
I had the privilege of seeing her live in Hawaii nearly 40 years ago. A great show, a very talented and funny entertainer. @@paulcarr5918
Roy Clark is the only person I ever heard play La Malagueña as he did. The tempo and how he played it was totally unique. Most versions were slower and played on 6-String guitars, often on nylon strings. Roy Clark was amazing. At one time, I owned both a Roy Clark and a Glenn Campbell Ovation guitar. They were both consummate players. My Mom had a Honky Tonk band, and she enjoyed them both, and introduced us to their music, and sound.
You know his arm must have felt like a noodle after playing that! He was amazing! He is definitely on the short list of the all time best guitarist.
And to think...until recently, I always remember Roy as a comedian on Hee Haw. I loved it for the comedy, never paid too much attention to the music. That's when I went to the kitchen to get a snack. I come back when I hear the talking and laughing. So glad I'm going back in time to see what I missed as a kid. Roy smoked that guitar like a brisket! And yes, he's hilarious too!
Haha 🤣 He definitely is! Such a beast!
Roy and Johnny Cash were great friends and Roy was the only person who could consistently make Johnny laugh out loud.
I had no clue either until now. So glad to have stumbled across this. What an amazing treat for the eyes and ears.
I grew up watching this amazingly talented man on Hee Haw - and I had no clue of his greatness - I only knew - he was fantastic! I took a year of guitar and passed - but I know nothing. He doesn't even watch his hands! He was incredible on anything with strings! The only person since Roy that has made my jaw drop is Alexandr Miskov. And his strum ability is not to match - but his ability to play the neck is just ,,,, omg... Great reaction! Roy is a gift and soo missed!
Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, comedy, , and yes, singing. Check out Yesterday, When I was Young. He had numerous hits, and just a genuinely nice man. Nobody better. I hear others talk about some Spanish guitar player being better, but they never name one, and I've never ever seen one. Got to see him 2 times in concert---great entertainer!!!
Andres Segovia, who brought Spanish guitar styles to the rest of the world. He was a classical guitarist who played Bach as well as bossa nova.
The Odd Couple was one of the first television shows that was recorded in front of a live audience.
When Roy Clark appeared on the show, he played a song which showed how talented he actually was. At one point in the song, he was playing so fast that his hand was a total blur.
Tony Randall and Jack Klugman had the best view and both seem blown away from that performance.
Percussive elements are mimicking the sound of the flamenco's dancers feet beating out a tattoo.
I'm not qualified to critique his performances. I'm a music listener and listening to him is an experience I'm so happy that I have gotten to know him. I did see him live one time in a Nightclub in New Jersey and he was fantastic. Btw, he does sing. He plays and sings a classic, 'Yesterday When I Was Young', and, in a word, it is spectacular. He was a close friend to the great baseball player, Mickey Mantle, and they would tell each other who ever died first, the other one would sing at his funeral. Mickey passed away and Roy sang the song at his funeral. The lyrics to the song closely identified the life style both of them had when they were young. There are video's of Roy singing it in Concert and there is also a video of him singing it at Mickey's funeral.
Roy Clark and Glen Campbell doing Ghost Riders is a must see. Great reaction
Appreciate the suggestion and glad you enjoyed it! 😃
The Odd Couple was a 30 minute sitcom. For them to give over so much of their 22 minute runtime to Roy is pretty amazing. Think the live version is the one I think compares more to the original than the TV version.
Every version I've heard has been great (3 I think). He was amazing.
Any Roy Clark is awesome.
The LIVE version is the best!
I saw Roy Clark up close in a concert
venue not long before he passed.
He remained a consummate entertainer with every appearance he gave!!
THANK YOU!!
From the Northwoods of Minnesota.
Roy Clark is THE GOAT
If I argued with you I'd be WRONG ...
@@reallymysterious4520
A Guitar Player & "Song Writer" once asked Eddie Van Halen, what it was like to be the Greatest Guitar Player Ever. Eddie responded, "I have no clue, but if I ever meet Mr. Roy Clark I will ask him."
True Story.
@@bryanbennett972 It's NOT a true story because it has been told hundreds of times with hundreds of different names
I'm a guitar and ukulele player and this is incredible
WOW, what an epic performance.
"Malagueña." The piece is originally by Ernesto Lecuona, who wrote it for piano in 1927. The father of guitar is Francisco Tárrega, who died in 1909. Composed many great songs for guitar. Some of them are Capricho árabe and Recuerdos de la Alhambra. Amazing songs.
I can’t stand country music, but there is no denying Roy Clark was unmatched by anyone. He is the GOAT in my book.
He’s incredible!
You should look into Jerry Reed and Glen Campbell, too. Phenomenal guitar players.
@@jeffbrowning4684 We’ve covered Glenn Campbell on the channel. Dude is insane! 🔥
The beating on the guitar represents the heels of the flemenco dancer hitting the floor
That’s cool!
This looks to be from the mid 90's from Branson. I saw him so many times and each time he was so cool and the show was always the same and great!
❤ great, sounds like numerous instruments, Roy Clark has to be the best. Great reaction
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! Such an incredible player indeed!
Someone mentioned Charo and her husband wrote this piece for her. That would have been Xavior Cugot, the Orchestra leader. He was decades older than her. She was known as the Hoochie Kootchie Girl and she was a very talented Spanish guitarist.
Another great guitarist who plays this is Charro, a female actor/comedian. She’s another amazing guitarist
I think I’ve heard of her, but didn’t know she did all of that!
Guchi guchi !❤
I can see his expertise on both but I love the sound of the twelve string, I could listen to him play all day on either though.
This was really interesting because I know nothing about guitar music. I just recognize genius. Thank you for your insight.
He was the greatest, no one could beat him.
Just a small side note.
A Guitar Player & "Song Writer" once asked Eddie Van Halen, what it was like to be the Greatest Guitar Player Ever.
Eddie responded, "I have no clue, but if I ever meet Mr. Roy Clark I will ask him."
True Story.
I have seen the same quote attributed to Jimi Hendrix. Given how good Roy Clark was, it sounds plausible, but such inconsistencies make me think it is apocryphal.
Look up Malagueña, it was the 6th movement in Lecuona’s Suite Andalucia composition written in 1933. Words were added to it.
I knew Roy as a comedian and sing that picked a guitar on the HewHaw show. I saw him play the banjo with Steve Martin and realized that man can pick.
Such an excellent player!
And he was this great on a banjo
Thanks, Seton! Roy was so amazing.. he could play just about any stringed instrument, and he had a very humble and humorous approach... hope you react to more from him.. appreciate your reaction... (p.s. the only guitarist I know that could have given Stevie Ray Vaughn a run ...lol)
Roy is amazing and always so much fun to check out so definitely more to come! Thanks for hanging out and have a great one!
@@setonhillstudios Pretty sure he had a great musical duet with Glen Campbell.. who was most know for softer country-pop hits, but was actually a fine guitarist in his own right...
Flamenco is finger picked. In his early days he recorded instrumentals of old standards. He went by Roy 'Lightning Fingers' Clark. People going to his live shows soon found his personality and humor to be as fun as his playing. He was invited on all the variety shows of the day. He made lots of high power friends in the business and millions of fans. Then came one of the biggest and long running TV shows. Hee Haw. And that's where his legend lies. If you're under 70. lol
🤣 that’s awesome
I’m 80 and I Agree😊❤
I watched a lot of Roy Clark shows back in the 70s. He was very talented and usually included comedy with his music.
Classic Roy Clark humor: "My parties keep me so broke that right today, if they were selling steamboats for a dime a dozen, all I could do is run up and down the bank, hollering, 'Ain't That Cheap!'.
He became the instrument
Being funny and good at the same time was fairly common in country music back then. You should check out Jim Stafford, who also does a version of Malaguena. Jerry Reed is another guitarist that is good and funny. Then there is Ray Stevens, who is known for his funny songs but is an excellent singer in his own right.
I would think that being on the tv was live. It was not done in a studio but in front of a live audience.
Most of them started out at the Grand Ole Opry in that's where the TV show was taped there
The story I watched was he was shy so comedy helped him cope while performing
Under the Double Eagle .. was concerned the most difficult instrumental
At that time only 2 could play it
Roy Clark was one of them
You’ll discover the other / original
I went down a rabbit hole tonight. Saw the Malagueña Live and Roy Clark header. To my surprise, Corey Greco! Great video. RC was ridiculous! Congrats on the channel. I'll be following you guys.
Rod! What’s up man? Yea, we’ve done a couple videos of Roy now and he’s insanely talented!
It was recorded in the late 1960s and early 1970s!!! Flamingco...I haven't heard that term in more than 40 years.😊
Thanks! New to watching you. Old enough to know Roy Clark was AMAZING... but mostly due to when I was a child and Hee Haw and stuff. First time watching him 40 years later... I appreciate it a lot more now!
So cool! Well welcome to the Seton Hill Family! We are glad to have you! If you go to our homepage we have different playlists to help you navigate our content alittle better! Roy is definitely a phenomenal player. Have a great day!
This version is the one on his album. I love the song.
Both versions are excellent, and to watch him play is a sight! 😳
It’s unbelievable! Such an incredible player!
It was his show in Branson Missouri.!
Thanks for the reaction! I like this one better, but both are great!
He is such a phenomenal player and always a joy to watch! 😁
The economy of his motion is astounding. No wasted effort.
He arranged this. The original version was a bit simpler by comparison, but the length is pretty much on.
This was a standard for flamenco dancers in Spain, my guess is at least into the 50s.
The best I can tell this recording was from 1988. He would have been 55. He died at 85.
Listening to Clark play the guitar made nonplayers pick up the instrument and experienced players put it down.
Mid to late '80s I believe this was recorded in his live show in Branson MO got to meet him several times back then almost worked there!
So cool!
For an example of someone who did flamenco as his chosen genre to pursue, to give a perspective on how well Roy C did it, check out a fellow named Paco de Lucia.
Paco was the man. THE man. Could play flamenco better than anyone. Could make jazz guitar masters look like me playing when jamming with them.
All that said, Paco could never do Malagueňa like Roy could. And vice versa. If Paco tried using Roy’s guitar and playing it the traditional way, he’d shave his fingers off. It loses a little bit of subtlety which you can only get out of traditional flamenco guitars, so Roy has to compensate with power and strumming speed. And does he ever!
They’re probably jamming together right now in Heaven.
The title Malagueña denotes a type of music from Spain, so the composer of this would be difficult to pin down since it is so improvisational. It is a style of flamenco from Andalusia, usually not danced to because the variation in rhythms. It lets the guitar player shine (drummer as well), with vocalizations from the rest of the troupe.
Great reaction. I could listen to Roy Clark all day long. 😀
I sent you a Patreon message regarding a great article about the difference between a classical guitar and a flamenco guitar. 😀
Awesome, thanks Linda!
He gave lessons to a lot of great guitarists who wanted to become better the ones you know as shredders even Van Halen
I believe it!
There’s another live version, personally I think it is the best version he did
Roy is not a rock and roll player but his a awesome player
Hee haw forever
you can see the arthritis in his knuckles even on the first pause. it's incredible that he could do this at this age.
Shewee! Great catch. No doubt that is definitely impressive!
And even then he played this effortlessly. Don't let his facials fool you.
This song is normally played on a Spanish 6 string and finger picked. You could try the version from Lucas Imbiriba. Roy's is his own composition roughly based on the original. Everyone seems to play is slightly different. Paco de Lucia's version is different than Imbiriba's and that is different than Charo's, and Roy's is different again.
I have never seen anyone else play it on a 12 string or on an electric. There is a version of Roy playing it on a Gibson Electric - but the video sucks (playing is great), but the video could set off someone's epilepsy.
He also sang "Thank God and Greyhound" , on Hee Haw, he was part of the gospel quartet with Grandpa Jones. Another one to check out is "The Great Pretender".
Oh cool, thanks for the heads up!
Put of the fun of the Odd Couple performance, watching the video cameras of the day trying to keep up with Roy's hands. They can't, his hands just blur on the TV.
I feel like the percussive part sounds great on the 12-string but the rest is better in the OC version.
I love both versions. Even the TV show was "live" because they filmed it before a live audience. The only edits would be bloopers. Here is a link to a Wikipedia article that goes into depth about the song: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malague%C3%B1a_(song)
Gotcha! Thanks for the info! 😁
This is a classical piece of Spanish guitar music. It is played on a classical guitar with 6 nylon strings. Never on a 12 string never on a steel 6 string. Flamenco music is also played on a type of guitar especially made for Flamenco. The flamenco guitar compared to a classical Spanish concert guitar is usually lighter (thinner wood used in the soundbox, also the soundbox has less depth).
Yes, Roy was a comedian & very funny. Watch some old black & white tv clips of Roy Clark. You will see his funny side, the amazing things he can do with his instruments or watch a few episodes of the tv show "Hee Haw." Be careful, you will get hooked on this show like we did growing up.
So, now that you've seen Roy & Glen Campbell, you need to watch them pick together. One clip has, l think it's Roy, standing in back of Glen. They are playing one guitar at the same time. Another great Country artist you need to watch is Jerry Reed. Watch any clips of Roy, Glen, Chet & Jerry picking together. All smiles & no egos. There are others in Country Music that are great,
Flatt & Scruggs, Jim Stafford, Buck Trent,
Charlie McCoy (harmonica) & many others. The only reason you don't know them is because it's Country artist.
Thanks for the info! Can’t wait to dig into more. Absolutely phenomenal!
Jerry Reed!!! Jim Stafford!!! Every person you listed are great. Jerry and Jim are a couple of my faves ❤
Add to that Allison Krauss and Union Station and Ricky Scaggs (and his band). They are Bluegrass artists.
Did you notice that when he broke a string ? He strummed up the neck to clear the broken string.
Such a BEAST and a true professional!
It was one of the bass strings.
There is another video 1988 playing this guitar...and you can see the string break.
And it didn’t slow Clark down he just kept playing.
You should see Roy's electric version.
He has another version with him playing what looks like a les paul semi acoustic, and it sounds great!
Malagueña is folk music played for dancers. It is not really a "composition." Because of that it lends to the kind of amazing improvising which a master like Clark can bring to it.
I saw another reaction video with a woman from Spain as a guest. She said that Malagueña is a sub-category of Flamenco. So I'm not sure he's playing a specific song. He may be doing a selection of bits from the Malagueña category. Which is why this isn't the same as when he did it before. He might do it differently each time he plays it, selecting different bits he wants to include.
Oh ok, that’s cool!
He does,play different versions.
Check out the performance of 1988.
He was a great entertainer too he did the show HeHaw
To see his comedy, you should check out his version of "Folsom Prison Blues" the black and white version, or his version of 12th Street Rag. I don't know but I was guessing this was from his Branson Show.
Sweet, thanks for the recommendations!
I second 12th Street Rag. Hilarious and blazing electric guitar
His humor was because of his stage fright. Dude almost had a phobia of performing on stage, despite being one of the GOATs, so he used his other talent, humor, to allow him to perform.
If you watch Roy Clark in other videos this is the only song where you will see him concentrate, on others even 12th Street Rag and Under the Double Eagle he is having a lot of fun.
Yea he was sweatin with this one and rightfully so!
Charo is a female guitarist - probably more famous for being a sex bomb "Cuchi Cuchi Girl" of the 1970's - but she was also a classically trained Flamenco guitarist. Here's her version of Malagiena from 1998 (th-cam.com/video/jc5w9sTvykQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QFp6wqvSWzg32tXP)
Here's another live performance of Charo, from 1977, playing Flamenco guitar (th-cam.com/video/I5niviXZhok/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vE7D0runbFdrByU7). She was stunningly beautiful, and loved playing up the "dumb blond" routine for TV - but she had mad guitar kills.
Oh, and here's a clip from 1974, with Charo as a "cuchi cuchi" girl... (th-cam.com/video/0aH_hS_AVuA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JM_fAZOelVGccDOQ)
I have searched and searched the internet and found nobody come close to this arrangement and that's the trick this is his version of Malagueña, Again NO body comes close...
Beautiful 🎼
Amazing range many s5yles and instm!ts
You need to see him play Orange blossom special.
The 12 string is easier tuned to D.. The guitar he set down was an Ovation and those were 6 or 12 string, they had active electronics and the most amazing neck ever. They are a bit pricy but check one out sometime.
Jerry Reed was amazing and under rated.. Umm .. "Les Paul" and his LesPaulverizer" and he invented multitrack recording .. oh, there is a guitar he destined too. Luckily I've caught these guys live way back when.
Probably his show from Branson, MO
I am going to say, about this, what I tell everyone about Disturbed's version of Sound of Silence... You need to watch the video (in this case The Odd Couple) first because it is a little more technically clean. BUT, then you simply must watch the live version because it just has more fire!
Let’s not forget Stevie Ray Vaughan.
When he gets cooking, it's hard to see his hand with the speed. He has his own place in Branson, Mo. and I think this was done about 2010. This is Spanish cave music.
He was definitely cooking! Absolutely killer! 🔥
Have you watched him do Folsom Prison Blues? Find a recording of when he was younger. It shows his skill, but it also highlights his comedy.
Im not sure who all you have reacted to but you should really check out Sister Rosetta Tharpe, JerrCampbelland Glen Campbell if you haven't already. All of them, and of course the great Roy Clark, were just amazing.
pulling it off one a 12 string while being 30 years older... yeah, that's impressive.
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I was lucky enough to remember watching Hee Haw! I don't prefer either version, I love them both.
He also starded in hee haw with buck Owens
Also Cousin Roy on the Beverly Hillbillies.
Check out roy clark 12th street rag