Clifton Hicks - Trouble on My Mind - 1867 Dobson Banjo
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"Trouble on My Mind" performed by Clifton Hicks on an original 1867 Dobson minstrel banjo. I learned this song from George Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky. Rufus Crisp recorded it on a track titled "Story of Banjo Contest."
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That was masterful! Really good man. And that banjo looks just about steam powered! Nice one.
Steam powered banjos are the best!
my favorite lyrics:
once i had an old banjo it was strung with twine.
only song that it could pick was trouble on my mind.
Just about the brightest nylon string I've heard, such clarity. Those old metal resonators really have a unique voice
Those are gut strings from Gamut Music Co.
It's strange how part of me wishes I could get this exact version in high quality recording, but also thinks somehow that would actually diminish the quality. It's so good because he's just sitting there jamming! I couldn't replace that.
It's good to know that there is still real music out there still. Music that tells real stories.
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You make that banjo sound so good!!! Hearing you play, makes my day, every single time. Thank you for being so awesome and for putting out amazing, thoughtful, helpful and soulful content!!! 😊
I love those old Dobsons. You should keep this one, sounds great in your hands.
Thanks for making me travel in time and space as always. Great instrument perfectly set up. Sounds badass. Love the drumming on the head... God bless you. Take care.
I've spent the last few years wishing you'd the few billion views you deserve.
Clifton Hicks, you are my No.1 5-string banjo player and that is a beautiful banjo you have on this clip. I've been following your career for 10 years or more, and ancient old banjo plunker that I am, you've taught me so much. You're a worthy successor to Dock Boggs.
Lots of people have difficulty distinguishing an American closed-back banjo, such as you're playing here, from an English zither-banjo. It's easy. American closed-back and open-backed banjos always have the neck attached directly to the head. On an English zither-banjo the neck is always attached to the wooden bowl holding the head (it wasn't originally designed as a resonator.
The two most valuable lessons you've taught me in 5-string banjo playing are that the thumb always comes home to the fifth string, and that the banjo head is played like a drum.
Thanks a million Clifton Hicks for your many banjo lessons, your impeccable skill with the banjo, and the beautiful music you play and sing.
Black Jake.
I love that the birds in the background sound like they are singing along to the banjo.
Oh cool, he hearted my comment! Clifton, you ever going to do a cover of "Clementine"?
My grandmother sang that on a church organ all the time.
Hate to double dip here but Clif I don't think I can go a day without hearing this tune.
Still my favorite sounding resonator banjo. 💕 🪕🪕
SAME!
Man I play this over and over , such a great song !
My favorite banjo tune. This is what banjo musical was like long before the model t.
I woke up this morning with this song in my head..........................
Thank you for your music your songs bring me joy nearly daily for a few weeks now, nd this is my first time commenting. ❤️ God bless you !!
This man and his banjo are really timeless and very touching.
That old banjo is really something special and you pick some of the best clawhammer I've ever heard. I might even put my picks down once in a while and give it a go after watching this. Subscribed, I'll be back for more of this good stuff.
Only thing you need is a good bawl mouth bluetick in the background ...wanna borrow one ???
Trouble is a bluetick....just saying...I got proof ...thank you for sharing your amazing talent
I sing this to myself now.. seems aptly meaningful
"Added to self-help playlist"
Excellent example of good ole’ TN music. The real deal. 🙌🏻
And we are still living
Great Banjo pickin skills sir you got me dancin barefoot in the mud
you sir are a gift from above. i first saw a old leatherstocking video on my feed and skipped over it many times. one day i said hell with it and watched. ive been hooked ever since. your voice with the banjo is amazing. been listening to you a lot. you are a damn talented man. keep doing what your doing man. old leatherstocking is awesome also.
Literally just did that. kept seeing it and finally gave it a shot and was holy sh*t this guy is good. Like really good. Been listening to his stuff on repeat all day
Checking you out from watching folk firearms collective channel. You're breathing life into this tune. Really excellent Clifton. Thanks!
sexiest video on all of youtube
I love your music, you're amazing. 🖤🖤
I've heard a song that's similar to this tune called "true blue Bill". Keep up the good work keeping our mountain tradition alive.
I also really appreciate the lyrics you include. 🤠
I've always loved this tune, Clinton. Thanks for the presentation! Great looking banjo too.
How many banjos do you have...its getting near Christmas and snowing hear ? Please send me any spare ones...great play and song...
Great video ! Thanks ! Great song ! Awesome singing and playing !!! Thanks very much ! Had to try this song on guitar and harmonica
Trouble, trouble trouble on my mind
If a tree dont fall on me, ill live til i die!
my great grandpa told me they called widow-makers. He was a logger way back when, got hit in the head with a big branch(widow-maker) lost his taste and sense of smell.
@@doctorboat7112 oh yeah i still call big limbs that!
Здравствуй друг! Периодически смотрю твои видео для поднятия настроения.
Beautiful banjo in looks and sound! Excellent rendition brother!
I live 35miles south of Lynchburg Virginia 12 miles north of Danville
I live 35miles south of Lynchburg Virginia 12 miles north of Danville
Man the tone of that banjo is beautiful
That's one badass sounding and looking banjo, love it and love this song
what a fantastic song, yeah I'ma banjo fan
Have you heard Rich Men North of Richmond by Oliver Anthony yet??
Best 3 minutes ever spent ! Awesome 👍
The birds in the background are perfect with this one
thanx man , sweet
RJ
I've been kicked off every social media who gets credit for this tune . Brother
I've been kicked off every social media who gets credit for this tune . Brother
Excellent, and cool looking banjo!
Forgive my ignorance, but I notice you often give a frequency value next to your tuning info (in this case 432Hz). What does this refer to? One particular string, or all of them strummed together, or something else?
If you look on your electric tuner it probably says "A440" somewhere on the display. This indicates that you're tuning so that the tone of an A is 440 hertz, what we now consider "standard pitch." This pitch was adopted as standard in the US around the 1920s as far as I know.
My theory is that, before then, most people were probably tuning their instruments lower than A440. I know in parts of Europe 435 Hz was used as a standard pitch going back to middle 19th century and a quick internet search of "432 Hz" will pull up _all_ sorts of wild trance music and stuff. I like the idea of 432 Hz so occasionally (especially on an older instrument on this one) I'll adjust my electric tuner so that it tunes to 432 Hz and provide that tuning information for viewers who may wish to experiment with it as well.
@@CliftonHicksbanjo Great answer, I'll have to try that now 👍
I can't stop watching this.
you can play! Keep on going Clifton! --- cheers Nicholas
Such a beautiful one! Came back here after half year and felt so bad how low the view is. Good luck sir
Are you familiar with Virgil Anderson? He had one LP, I believe, called “On the Tennessee Line.”
Epic
Thank you. Very nice!
Man, that banjo is almost as beautiful as your playing.
The gamuts sound great on that! I already buy my fiddle strings from them I might as well try their banjo strings.
Did you take down your six string banjo video…
good luck, cliton ,youre doing great. epic tale.
I had a friend his father had banjos and he taught me so much. I love it!
This is amazing i want to pick like you
Splendid! This is not only great music this is also great History!
Very nice. Does it have raised frets.
Amen brother 🙏 💛Meanstoanend
God damn ur good
Such a beautiful song
Almost sounds like a fret less…
Great stuff friend.
Thank you for sharing all of your music, man, I feel all of it
thats just the best tune`love it
Tactical Banjo
Good One.
Thanks....
So good
👏👏👍👍
My life in banjo form.
playin' for the 4th time in a row
😊❤😊
😊🎉
Hey Clifton. That banjo appears to have a resonator on it. If so, did it come with it or was it added on later? I've never seen one that old with a resonator.
That is an 1867 Dobson. Those came from the factory with resonator.
@@CliftonHicksbanjo Thanks for your prompt reply. I was thinking resonators came out in the early 20th century. You learn something new every day.
It was great seeing you smile even though it was just a little one. It looks like you really enjoy performing this song and you played the heck outta that banjo! EuuuwEEEE
Dynamite!
FACT That banjo was made just two years after the Civil War..
Just found this, man, my life story! My Dad would love this!
Another stellar job, Clifton. Inspiring!!
Love it!! Any chance of getting a tab or tutorial video?
I will be uploading a tutorial soon for our members at patreon.com/cliftonhicks it's only $2/month for full membership.
That's gotta be the oldest resonator I've ever seen. That instrument looks awesome.
Just put gut strings on my banjo for the first time and I love the tone
Terrific!
Thanks for real old time front porch music
Jesus that banjo looks like it came out of Bethlehem Steel lol
Some collectors disparagingly refer to these as "tubs." 🧐
Love this version man and thanks for putting those lyrics. Had to listen to it again right away then decided it was a version I needed to know and play so thanks!
Well hell yeah! Keep on keeping on
I tune double c down all the time but never standard... Thanks for the introduction, I love playing with it. Fits my singing perfectly.
Glad to hear it. I think most of us (men at least) probably sing better in F or E like this rather than up in G. I think the unfortunate modern habit of tuning banjos up to A has gone a long ways toward killing much of the old banjo songster tradition.
Flaming! Lovely!
That pot looks cool as fuck.
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😊 SUPER !
I love it!
hi, I've been trying to find an old banjo like this for a while now, do you know were i could get one
That is a model 1867 Dobson banjo. There are quite a few of them out there for sale. I see them anywhere from $500 to $900. Don't know anyone at the moment who is selling one.
@@CliftonHicksbanjo thankyou