Great Speckled Bird --- My Smooth VERSION

This is a wonderful old Gospel song which was originally done by Roy Acuff and his Dobro Player Brother Ozwald calle Great Speckled Bird! This song is the one which put Roy Acuff on the Grande Ole Opry. This is done by myself and Tommy and Done My Way, my oldest son on backup guitar on the Martin Live . I am doing the Dobro and singing and this is Recorded "Live at the Homeplace"

[@Bigdcorbin]

That Twang in that guitar gives me chills everytime why cant all music be like this right here... God Bless y'all

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[@stevenbrennon9284]

Just as great as the version done by The King Of Country Music himself The late great Roy Acuff.

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[@shamrock4500]

brought tears to my ears, It was my Dad's favorite song.

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[@radioman-pz5jw]

Iam sure that this guys are NOT aware of their talents . the way this playing this song is sooo sensitive unbelievable really this song makes me feel closer to the Creator thanks for posting it you guys know how to touch people hearts

[@TommyPraterSr]

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[@TommyPraterSr]

I love you Gal. And you are a better singer than I ever was. I really am blessed a lot I guess, and thanks for the wonderful comment. I am glad that we done this song, and more than what people really think. It couldnt have happened to a better song

[@hildacreecy2426]

The best ever. Talent you can feel it when they play and sing

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[@lillianmasters]

My grandpa and dad played and sang this. My grandpa also played the harmonica. I loved listening to it.

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[@Pumkineater1938]

Great rendition on a great old tune. I've beeen hearing this tune for over 65 years.
You & Tommy, are great. Keep up the great sound.

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[@Nivasi]

I can recall my grandfather and his brothers playing this yrs ago on the back porch, thanks so much for posting this

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[@michaelonischuk2700]

Beautiful and thank you!

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[@Crlpope]

Thanks that sounds so good, I am 72 years old and this makes me think od my Grandmother and dad as we sat on the front porch in the summer nights and sang!

[@peterneilson5434]

Old Guy m

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[@phil2269]

Your dobro playing broke my heart; I am 38 years old and I wanted to cry like a baby.

[@Passionatekisses2008]

My daddy always could touch the heartstrings of the spill with his music and singing 😊

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[@plastic1963]

You guys are awesome!! I enjoy playing my bass right along with you. Thanks. Marlin

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[@poopstain565]

This is the best rendition of The Great Speckled Bird i have ever heard. You are the only one i have ever heard play the whole song. GREAT JOB. This goes straight to my favorites. Please don't ever take this off of youtube.
CARL

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[@colinpurssey9875]

This song is so inherently good, so much so that I've never yet heard a version I haven't liked. And this one right here is another ripper !!

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[@KatNip2007]

What can I say!! Talent runs in our family! God Bless You, Both! Katnip2007

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[@TommyPraterSr]

THANKS A WHOLE LOT MAGGIE, I really do appreciate everyones Compliments and visits to listen to us!

[@Pickinbuddy]

The true soul of Country Music...
Well done, boys!

[@dnotned]

When I surf youtube, I am never quite sure how I get to where I am. Any who, landing here is great. I've marked the spot and will come back often. You are great. Thanks.

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[@TommyPraterSr]

I really appreciate all my friends and all the wonderful comments I have gotten on this song. I really love to play music and sing, and it is a big part of my life. It really helped a lot having such a smooth and timely rythm which my oldest son Tommy 2nd provided with the Martin D28. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart

[@tommyprater4860]

This was a wonderful memory for me picking with my Father. I love you dad ! Tommy ll

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@@tommyprater4860 I love you too son!

[@Passionatekisses2008]

***BEAUTIFUL***

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[@dougrs3002]

I really enjoyed the song!! I’m going to listen to it again soon

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[@TommyPraterSr]

thanks there carter, glad you had time to drop by. Glad you liked our little version of his song

[@Jahlive69]

I luv this video, great job on the music/vocals.
Reminds me of the long ago nights in VT with all the family gathered singin n pickin! It's been 35yrs, but those memories are still clear and tender.
Thanx for sharing ;)

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[@gingermc2]

Ir really enjoyed this! I love the dobro on it - fits right into the song perfectly. Always did like to hear & sing this old song. Thanks for posting.

[@calvin1943]

my uncles used to play this song all the time ,sure brings back fond memeories thank you

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[@radioman-pz5jw]

Great song and super great performents this guys are playing with there hearts it sounds professional Thank you guy
you made someone happy in Belgium Europe

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[@radioman-pz5jw]

CountryboyYes you are great thanks so much for this golden sorry DIAMOND OLDIES it's bring old memories I really love this song and iam looking also for more golden oldies like the slow version of the streamline canon ball from Peggy Page
Thank you sooo much countryboyYes

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[@ringbolt9]

great sound... you can really hear the guitar base and the dobro. i like the voice too: pure and country not too "polished" and thats a compliment.

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[@jtls8]

Fantastic*****S Love this ole gospel song.
Thank you Shirley for sending.

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[@billbrown8006]

Wonderful song love it

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[@warrenfloyd2628]

love it! 🔔rang!

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[@Passionatekisses2008]

This is the most touchin song I have heard in a very long time! 5 Stars!

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[@bfeme]

you are the only person i have ever heard that plays the song like oz did.keep real country music alive.

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[@fredericjacquier-calbet9782]

Same tune as "I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes" by the Carter family. One tune, 3 songs! For me the roots of country music. Love it!

[@claudeirby1561]

I Think God For Honky Tonk Angels tune also.

[@TommyPraterSr]

yes, the same style

[@WilliamCerf]

Outstanding version. You do Roy Acuff proud. Keep up the good work. This song is not as easy as you make it.

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[@Passionatekisses2008]

Great job Dad and bubby! ❤

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[@TommyPraterSr]

Gee thanks there buzfan1. I am glad you liked the music and our version of the song. Yes buz was a real good dobro player and I have heard him quite a few times. Come on back anytime, and I will check out those videos of buz an buzjr!

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[@sinrboy]

This brought a lot of memories back for me, as this was my g-pa's favorite song. I used to play it on fiddle for him all the time. I am only 24, but a gospel and Bluegrass lover til' I die. GREAT JOB FELLAS!!! You guys brought tears to my eye's. I appreciate the song, and the memories. God bless you guys from West Virginia!!!

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[@ApostolicSharon]

Oh this was beautiful...My favorite song of all!!!

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[@TheMonstermetal]

Thank You Loved it

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[@TommyPraterSr]

Thanks a lot there Mickey, and drop by anytime. My Dad taught me that song many many years ago. He also loved it!

[@TerryHarrisontbh]

Fantastic job guys.

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[@radioman-pz5jw]

You Guys are very good the dobro player has talent thanks for this great video i really love it

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[@GuitarGooch_kayla_floyd]

Now that's "country as cornbread" ! 5 stars!

[@curbshoppin]

very nice ...thats about as good as it gets...thanks for the music

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[@lenalu2061]

i love this song thanks for sharing it just great

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[@WilliamCerf]

I'd love you post another video on TH-cam of you guys doing this song so that we can see your faces. My guess is that both of you are very expressive people. I also agree that your version is even better than the Roy Acuff one. Beautiful and Sincere.

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[@jellybeanhelene917]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

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[@bluegrassbaby86]

Wow, you can sing and play the Dobro. Awesome.

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[@FrequencyDriveMusic]

great guitar work

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[@budmaxwell7650]

Great job,the ultimate dobro song!!!!!

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[@BlistardPussy]

No words can describe how Great this sounds! Awesome job CountryBoy!

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[@RemingtonRidersMusic]

This is such a great song and you sing it great. Love that dobro!

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[@Ricepatch1]

Enjoyed every minute! Thanks guys! Keep it up!

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[@themusicman3223]

I love the Dobro. I wish I could play one.

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[@BlistardPussy]

This is my Favorite video!!!

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[@geohabe]

Truly beautiful sound! Great job...Kudos from Long Island, New York!!

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[@richgarforth]

Great version of a great song, thanks a lot for posting.

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[@BlistardPussy]

Awesome!!! Love hearing the Dobro

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[@highway17]

Nice job boys were listening up in Canada!

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[@evelynrobb5073]

Wonderful..Love it....

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[@harpfelt]

very good my brother,peace and love

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[@virginiaqueen57]

Beautiful!!!!!!

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[@greggfla]

This is great! I really enjoyed it. I put it in my favorites, got it featured on my channel in the playlist and I subscribed. 5*s!
Gregg

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[@mountnmonkey]

ahhh!! Memories of Oswald and Roy. What a great song , and a superb job...thanks.. *ron "mountnmonkey"

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[@Dallas-Nyberg]

This tune must be the most used around - a lot of songs use it
This is great - Thanks for sharing

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[@outbacktraveller58]

I am NOT AT ALL surprised that this is as good as it is, Tommy! Superb, mate!

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Thank You Outback

[@TommyPraterSr]

Thanks a lot, and Keep At IT- and you can Do ANYTHING if Ya WORK HARD ENOUGH AND LONG ENOUGH AT IT!

[@hiway7boy]

Great job guys it sounds good to me I enjoy listening to y'all playing and singing.keep up the great music

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[@clewi1091]

Nicely played.

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[@MattRingressi]

Excellent execution, great old-style Dobro, that's what I like, and good tone out of that Martin :-)

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[@timm9]

The song is so true!

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[@wolfie196]

tare it up men,love it,,..!!!

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[@MrNormsHGW]

OK, Now that takes me back. Very good job!!!

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[@sarkastica2007]

great job on a classic

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[@redheart49]

Enjoyed your performance and sum!!!! You good ole boys put together a masterpiece here!!!!! Will have to tie up with ya's and see what we can come up with!!! Never know!!!!
Blessings,
RedHeart

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[@TommyPraterSr]

Ozwald could really play that tune. And thank you very much

[@TommyPraterSr]

@cjcidaho Well Thanks a lot-! I been a musician since I was 5 Years Old. Got a Picture I May Upload of Me And Ozwald- (Roy Acuff's Dobro/Banjo Player for Many Years). Been A Long Time Since I Last Seen Him--- And Don't KNow If He Is Even Still Living. I Was At His Birthday Party (I think 80th) in 1996. I was One of the Bluegrass Boys with "Bill Monroe" on Stage That Night! Bill Died The Following Year With Comp Of Pnuemonia

[@flatpicker1234]

Great Job, Love your version!

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[@andrewgriffin1809]

great job on the Dobro 🎼 and great job on Gautir🎸

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[@TommyPraterSr]

It takes a little practice and a big heart to for it I guess. And thanks a lot!

[@apostleds]

Very,very good.
Brother Don

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[@mlawtone]

well done... rootsy!

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[@TommyPraterSr]

Glad you liked my little version of it

[@58belvedere]

real nice thank you!

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[@TommyPraterSr]

Thank You Bill

[@TommyPraterSr]

Well thank you everyone, I am glad you like my little version of this wonderful old tune

[@TommyPraterSr]

I want you fellas to know that I really appreciate your comments and thank you from the bottom of my heart! TR

[@TommyPraterSr]

GBU too and thanks a lot

[@TommyPraterSr]

Thanks,thats my oldest son Tommy 2nd doing the Rythm on the Martin Hd-28

[@apostleds]

Well done.
Brother Don.

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[@apostleds]

Very good.
Brother Don

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[@KatNip2007]

I love you, countryboyyes!xoxoxo

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[@TommyPraterSr]

Well- thanks a lot

[@apostleds]

Well done.
Brother Don

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[@TommyPraterSr]

I like mine a lot too

[@andrewgriffin1809]

This song Great speckle bird my mind to me or my daddy play in The Great Speckled Bird on the field guitar banjo mandolin and all he was great musician

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[@TommyPraterSr]

well thank you there carteru93, and you do pretty good yourself on your numbers