Doug Kershaw was one of the first non-classical musicians I ever heard. And this was the song he was playing. That fiddle is simply an extension of his body! Mark O'Connor brings out the best when he plays. Ricky Scaggs is another phenomenal fiddler. Kershaw is now playing with other greats we've lost❤
I was lucky to have seen Doug Kershaw in concert at an all-night bluegrass festival at the University of Montana field house in Missoula. They even served a pancake breakfast in the morning. Kershaw was awesome-came out in a velvet-like suite, threw it off later and mowed through a half dozen bows during the performance.
Doug Kershaw was literally the greatest showman!!!!!!; I never get tired of watching him,,,his energy, his talent and humanity put together is just awesome theeee greatest showman and fiddle player!!!!!!
That audience was not on fire. They appeared to be unconscious. I do not understand. I guess I'd have been thrown out because there's no way I could listen to that and not dance like a crazy woman.
Ive never seen music move through anyone like it flows through Doug Kershaw or Stevie Ray Vaughan. Such a gift to watch Mark & Doug here on stage. ty for posting.
I had an album with this song played and sung by him on it back in the late 60's or early '70's. It is impossible to not be happy when you hear such. As a Texas boy I had never heard such and even seen such before. I think I wore the vinyl off that album at the time, as I played it over and over and over. I saw him on a few tv performances afterwards and he was great and even greater with each and every performance. Nothing at all like the performers of today who generally suck at the stuff they call music these days.
God bless total weirdos! They screw-up often, but when they don't they create magic. I wish I saw Kershaw when he was really young, and still experimenting (doing weirdo stuff) with his showmanship. That is why mature Kershaw is genius.
Could you imagine playing live on stage with your childhood idol? What an adrenaline rush, to match the synergy of this performance given in love. Kershaw, with his love of the fiddle/violin and the star, for his love of both.
Doug has got to be the greatest fiddler of all time. Saw him years ago doing this song sitting on the branch of a tree on TV and was instantly a fan of Cagan music. So thankful for UTUBE so I'm able to watch these great videos.
Saw this amazing musician in 1974 when he was in Regina, Sk. Canada. All I can say is "WOW, MOST AMAZING & UNIQUE FIDDLE PLAYER TO GRACE OUR MUSIC WORLD! " WHAT AN ENTERTAINER - FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM THEN AND STILL LOVE HIM NOW! Regardless of your favorite music genre there will never be any one who cannot fall in love with this Cajun Fiddler's music. ENJOY!!
Grew up to this music and in the same area of La. as Doug did! Best fiddler ever! Love the song, Have heard it by many Cajun singers in local dance halls where I lived in my younger years.
The thng I like about Doug Kershaw is his energy level. He happens to be a great fiddle player & I aspire to his level of competancy (Cajun music), but really, half his act is his personna!
Such fun, love Cajun music!Beautifully played fellows. Great job! You two are so fortunate and blessed to play together to make such glorious music that God and all the heavenly Hosts must smile and delight to hear. I could listen to this over and over and over 20 times per day. I play classical piano but nothing tops well played fiddle cajun duet music.
I have been listening to Doug Kershaw for years and admire his wonderful musicianship in his Louisiana down home music. He is also an extraordinary showman!
Doug is literally one with the fiddle you never see anyone cradle it like him and dance its so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Thank You Brother for this awesome performance and look who you inspired I am not going to lie to you I worked at a Super 8 for 10 years and this is the song I would pump on my way to work to get me through another night 🙂
What a fucking killer this guy is!! You cant fake pure joy and this guy has probably inspired as much joy while playing as anyone Ive ever seen. God bless youtube!
Only Mark O'Conner would be able to play a harmony part to Doug Kershaw. Doug is all over the fingerboard, how'd Mark have any idea where he was going?
This was one of his more subdued renditions, believe it or not. Others are nuclear. It is hard to comprehend how someone can play any instrument so well while whipping it around, jumping and yelling.
I play music with a fiddler who has tons of experience, master's degree in music, is a professional luthier and knows fiddle inside and out. I showed her this video and she said she "didn't understand how it was physically possible" for him to play the fiddle like that haha.
First time I ever saw Doug Kershaw was in 1971 - in this surreal movie called, "Zachariah" . . . kind of a Hippie Art film version of a gunfighter ballad. But all the outlaw "gangs" were bands - like The James Gang, Country Joe & The Fish, etc. - and the storyline was that Zachariah and his best friend became opponents in a gunfight. Zachariah was the fastest gun - and so all the other gunfighters came looking for him to challenge him and win the title for themselves. Doug Kershaw sort of played the part of the Greek Chorus.
HAPPY 88th BIRTHDAY Mr Kershaw!!!
No shit...? Wow. I seen him at Knots Berry Farm in the 70's. Then met him in the 90's. Fuk I'm getting old.
I listened to Doug Kershaw all my yrs in Texas great to listen after 50yrs
It is so sad that we no longer have talent like this in our world anymore.
Amen Bro. JOHNNY FROM ALABAMA
The Ragin Cajun... Never disappoints
If there can be rappers and disco stars in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this man surely belongs in there.
are you sure he'd want to be
@@steve81nz39 he’s is another higher class than those hacks
The best Fddller in the world
Mr.Doug Kershaw
For that type music best😊
I don't know what Doug Kershaw smokes, but I want some of it. What a talent -- his performances NEVER disappoint.
I love the way he holds the fiddle
More so the way he plays the fiddle!
Doug Kershaw was one of the first non-classical musicians I ever heard.
And this was the song he was playing.
That fiddle is simply an extension of his body!
Mark O'Connor brings out the best when he plays.
Ricky Scaggs is another phenomenal fiddler.
Kershaw is now playing with other greats we've lost❤
I was lucky to have seen Doug Kershaw in concert at an all-night bluegrass festival at the University of Montana field house in Missoula. They even served a pancake breakfast in the morning. Kershaw was awesome-came out in a velvet-like suite, threw it off later and mowed through a half dozen bows during the performance.
Mid 70’s
I love Doug kershaw. My Dad loved him too!
Not just a talented musician, but an amazing entertainer as well. He wants his audience to have as good a time as he is having!
Wowzers-all you can say!Keep shreddin those bows Doug!
Mark O'Connor does not stop beaming, through this whole incredible duet. . Here you go, kids. This is as good as it gets. Right here.
I can't even explain how happy Doug Kershaw makes me
I know exactly what you mean if this doesn't get your toe tappin your dead :-)
Doug Kershaw was literally the greatest showman!!!!!!; I never get tired of watching him,,,his energy, his talent and humanity put together is just awesome theeee greatest showman and fiddle player!!!!!!
How can this fail to make you anything but happy? It's pure joy condensed into music!
Once again Doug Kershaw sets the place on FIRE. What a Fiddle Player and great sense of Humour and Energy. World Class.
That audience was not on fire. They appeared to be unconscious. I do not understand. I guess I'd have been thrown out because there's no way I could listen to that and not dance like a crazy woman.
The one and only, never to be duplicated Mr. Doug Kershaw !!! :-)
thank god
Ive never seen music move through anyone like it flows through Doug Kershaw or Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Such a gift to watch Mark & Doug here on stage. ty for posting.
Doug Kershaw is a national treasure !
2 Legends playing a great song its a dream
ROCK STAR!!! LOOK AT THE WAY HE HOLDS THAT FIDDLE. NO ONE EVER LLIKE HIM. I LOVE YOU DOUG!
I had an album with this song played and sung by him on it back in the late 60's or early '70's. It is impossible to not be happy when you hear such. As a Texas boy I had never heard such and even seen such before. I think I wore the vinyl off that album at the time, as I played it over and over and over. I saw him on a few tv performances afterwards and he was great and even greater with each and every performance. Nothing at all like the performers of today who generally suck at the stuff they call music these days.
Great song from two very talented musicians. Doug Kershaw really walks that fine line between ultimate showman and total weirdo.
Hi William; I know what you mean. But I have to disagree with you! He's far away from a total weirdo...just a brilliant ray of sun, unpredictable.
@@patricias5122 bless your heart
God bless total weirdos! They screw-up often, but when they don't they create magic.
I wish I saw Kershaw when he was really young, and still experimenting (doing weirdo stuff) with his showmanship.
That is why mature Kershaw is genius.
Could you imagine playing live on stage with your childhood idol? What an adrenaline rush, to match the synergy of this performance given in love. Kershaw, with his love of the fiddle/violin and the star, for his love of both.
I miss these performances 😢 they were 👍 great 👍
Doug has got to be the greatest fiddler of all time. Saw him years ago doing this song sitting on the branch of a tree on TV and was instantly a fan of Cagan music. So thankful for UTUBE so I'm able to watch these great videos.
simply the best ever
I first listened to Doug Kershaw when was in HS, more tan 50 years ago He never gets older; only better and better!!!!
What a showman !
Crazy that this is Doug Kershaw at maybe 30% of his power level
Saw this amazing musician in 1974 when he was in Regina, Sk. Canada. All I can say is "WOW, MOST AMAZING & UNIQUE FIDDLE PLAYER TO GRACE OUR MUSIC WORLD! " WHAT AN ENTERTAINER - FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM THEN AND STILL LOVE HIM NOW! Regardless of your favorite music genre there will never be any one who cannot fall in love with this Cajun Fiddler's music. ENJOY!!
Plus, isn't he just cute as hell? A true original. I agree. And Mark O'Connor's a genius; loving and giving collaborator.
@@patricias5122 YES!! ON ALL ACCOUNTS!
wow! unglaublich - lebensfreude pur - + dann dieses absolut phantastische spiel ---
Give that man some room!!! Amazing!
I Saw Doug Keyshawn at the Minnesota State fair back in the 1970’s or early 80’s.
Never forgot the orange blossom special!!!
Kershaw is magical!
Never has there been a more fitting nickname.
I could watch him play a thousand times..and still love it everytime.
Love Him So Much...SO MUCH FUN
Most amazing guy! None better anywhere. Miss seeing you live Doug.
Doug Kershaw + Swamp People = some butt kickin' Cajun phenoms!
Kershaw was an extremely talented violin player and singer and showman! He is definitely a one and only!
OMG Doug Kershaw ND this song just make me stupid happy 🤪🥰😊
Grew up to this music and in the same area of La. as Doug did! Best fiddler ever! Love the song, Have heard it by many Cajun singers in local dance halls where I lived in my younger years.
Doug Kershaw is literally one with his fiddle.
I think he has music in every nerve in his body. He can play several instrutments as well.
I love that Doug removed the bones from the lower half of his body to be able to dance like that :)
Fricken spaghetti noodle!
Still laughing at this
😂😂😂
Bro's a walking slinky..
✌️😂✌️ 🕺🕺
Which bones would that be??
The thng I like about Doug Kershaw is his energy level. He happens to be a great fiddle player & I aspire to his level of competancy (Cajun music), but really, half his
act is his personna!
And the third half (?) is the perfect voice for Cajun music.
He also plays something like 28 instruments!.
Holy crap, I made that remark 7 years ago LOL I am definitely a better player LOL
Two of the greatest fiddle /violin musicians on the planet
Such fun, love Cajun music!Beautifully played fellows. Great job! You two are so fortunate and blessed to play together to make such glorious music that God and all the heavenly Hosts must smile and delight to hear. I could listen to this over and over and over 20 times per day. I play classical piano but nothing tops well played fiddle cajun duet music.
WOOOOOOOOW! This is influential!
I have been listening to Doug Kershaw for years and admire his wonderful musicianship in his Louisiana down home music. He is also an extraordinary showman!
Knew a "roadie" with Doug in the late 70s. So cool! Love this guy!
SUPERB ! WOW ! punchy !!
FABULOUS !
Doug is literally one with the fiddle you never see anyone cradle it like him and dance its so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Thank You Brother for this awesome performance and look who you inspired I am not going to lie to you I worked at a Super 8 for 10 years and this is the song I would pump on my way to work to get me through another night 🙂
Have been playing fiddle for 25 years and i'm re inspired by this Cajun phenomenon !!! Inspiring
WOW!! AMAZING..how could anyone not like this performer?!
What a fucking killer this guy is!! You cant fake pure joy and this guy has probably inspired as much joy while playing as anyone Ive ever seen. God bless youtube!
God bless you Doug Kershaw and your band August 20th 2023 you matter from southern Illinois feel me now feel the love
Mark, thank you for sharing this. It's become one of my most favorite videos.
Just freaking amazing!
I knew Mark in Nashville. Such a talent.
watching for 5o years off and on great talent and fun
Only Mark O'Conner would be able to play a harmony part to Doug Kershaw. Doug is all over the fingerboard, how'd Mark have any idea where he was going?
Hah! I play that song on guitar and harmonica (and sometimes fiddle), but never with the amount of energy that Doug displays. Hey-yeeeeh!
Always a fan.
awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Absolutely fantastic collaboration. Fabulous music.
What an incredible performance!!!
Amazing talent!
One of my favorites
Dear God that man can play he is one with the fiddle :-)
Wow! That was incredible!
Absolutely amazing to see this big talent! Doug you have one fun more from St.Petersburg, Russia!
SHAZAM!Can he play that thing or what!
That’s just awesome haha
J'adore.Bravo.
Can never get enough of the Ragin Cajun.
It was great..
From France.
Doug Kershaw is the man!
Absolutely Awesome music
Thanks a lot!!!Warm greetings from Russia
Spasibo from a real Cajun!
I don't care who you are, or how "religious," talent is talent, and Doug can straight up PLAY A FIDDLE!!! AND...a kickass showman!!!
He has to be a major coffee drinker!! What fun.
Super!
I am 75yrs old and he still tricks my trigger🤪💁🏼♀️🇺🇸
Im 70 triggers my Weapon
Wonderful.
This was one of his more subdued renditions, believe it or not. Others are nuclear. It is hard to comprehend how someone can play any instrument so well while whipping it around, jumping and yelling.
Just watched again. Mon dieu!
Maybe that's what caused the incomprehensible lack of reaction from that audience. They were scared to move. Or dead.
I play music with a fiddler who has tons of experience, master's degree in music, is a professional luthier and knows fiddle inside and out. I showed her this video and she said she "didn't understand how it was physically possible" for him to play the fiddle like that haha.
@@lucygray6162 No, they had respect. They sat in their seats so they could enjoy it....the applause at the end was wild.
He dances while he plays and still never misses a chord.
Thank you for uploading this, I have not heard this song in ages, it's always been a favorite of mine. God Bless You.
You just got a new subscriber.
Now friends and neighbors that's music and top entertainment, and I don't care who you are.
First time I ever saw Doug Kershaw was in 1971 - in this surreal movie called, "Zachariah" . . . kind of a Hippie Art film version of a gunfighter ballad. But all the outlaw "gangs" were bands - like The James Gang, Country Joe & The Fish, etc. - and the storyline was that Zachariah and his best friend became opponents in a gunfight. Zachariah was the fastest gun - and so all the other gunfighters came looking for him to challenge him and win the title for themselves. Doug Kershaw sort of played the part of the Greek Chorus.
awesome
Yaaadeeee!!
Only one Doug Kershaw!!!😊👍👍👍👍👍
Bravo Maestro!!***
You gota love Doug Kershaw and i found out about him a few months ago.
I'm lucky. Been following him since the 60s.
very nice Thanks for the memories!
One of great fiddle. Players Kershaw
Just beginning a long-term love affair with Doug Kershaw's fiddle playing. :)