This is a murder ballad about a real case, John Lewis killed his lover Omie Wise, in 1808 because she was pregnant. He was courting a much richer woman at the same time. Lewis was found not guilty despite evidence and witnesses, but died 5 years later of illness and confessed to her murder.
One of my favorite murder ballads. And your version has just jumped up into my bundle of two or three I love most and consider masterpieces, along with Doug Wallin and Doc Watson's versions.
This brings me back to being a little kid on the weekends and everybody would get together I took it for granted then and I miss it now great playing 👍
Very cool! I have heard a similar version elsewhere. I recently picked up (to the best of my limited abilities) a version in the spirit and tuning of Roscoe Holcomb’s. I love the tuning he uses. Very well done, as always!
I live in Randleman. just moved here 3 years ago. I stumbled upon the ruins of Dicks Mills, and did research about it. That led me to Naomi Mills, which led me to the story of Naomi (Omie) Wise. Which led me here... Im gonna do a video about her. Can i use this song in the video without you striking me?
Ya Bastard , touched my heart again......Sum day , when we get to play together , My better parlor slide , to yer 5 string....We'll even the score , keep'em comin' Brother RJ
@@CliftonHicksbanjo man, it seems like everytime when i find a sound i like it ends up being nylon strings. I was wanting to get a banjo but i'm starting to wonder if i don't prefer the normal sound of it and just need nylon. First song that got me interested ended up being a nylon string fretless banjo.
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This is a murder ballad about a real case, John Lewis killed his lover Omie Wise, in 1808 because she was pregnant. He was courting a much richer woman at the same time.
Lewis was found not guilty despite evidence and witnesses, but died 5 years later of illness and confessed to her murder.
I don't know how you dig up this kind of stuff, but thank you. Fascinating.
I knew this had the authentic ring to it.
@@brofist8696 there's a whole Wikipedia page on it including sources
Could listen to that damn bass string run all day..oh wait, I am haha
Me, too, Fred! Hope you're well.
I remember this one brother! The one where surrounding nature picks up the rhythm 😊, birds, crickets and such.
Man... Yet another great performance on a VERY tough vocal timing. Thanks Clifton.
BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN IS A GOOD WOMAN..
Sometimes she's dead
I love opening up a new day with Clifton
The birds yes
One of my favorite murder ballads. And your version has just jumped up into my bundle of two or three I love most and consider masterpieces, along with Doug Wallin and Doc Watson's versions.
So well played and sung with emotional content. What can be said...
Give me chills to listen to this
This has been one of my favorite old tunes for a long time, but this is something else.
George's versions are always the prettiest and most interesting.
I know this song....sung to me so long ago. The sorrow still flows true...
Very talented!
This brings me back to being a little kid on the weekends and everybody would get together I took it for granted then and I miss it now great playing 👍
I grew up hearing this outside of galax must say best rendition I've heard!
You are getting better and better and you were already one of the best! Really sounding great!
Thanks, Dan. Coming from you, this is high praise indeed.
Such a soothing rhythm is the result of a perfect mastery of the Banjo. You are the best Clifton
Another great performance. Love the old hat too.
Good music Lol love this song all songs you song Simplify
Very cool! I have heard a similar version elsewhere. I recently picked up (to the best of my limited abilities) a version in the spirit and tuning of Roscoe Holcomb’s. I love the tuning he uses. Very well done, as always!
Wow... So many versions of this song and all of them good, but this was really wonderful.
Thank you for posting. Please keep doing the old country songs.
That's so hot damn badass!!!!!! I swear!!!!! What a great musician!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
This should be part of a movie!!
You're awesome!
Also, the hat is awesome!
I know this a pretty deep song, but can't help rap between cliffs verses. Love that cricket notice the banjo make
I didnt know this song was based on historical realities. Thanks again Mr. Hicks.
Only ever heard Doc’s rendition before this. Yours is excellent. Thank you.
Beautiful Clif, had Docs version runinng in my mind as I listened..love the melody and beat,,/timing
Very nice playing and singing ! Great voice ! Thanks ! martin
Ngl I felt incredibly choked up upon listening to this 😭
Well done once again, friend. Thanks, as always.
Them critters in the background, audio+visual lend themselves very nicely to this one.
--drunk in Missouri 😊
thanks man.. i love the sound of a banjo..thank you for knowing the history of these songs
your a historian ...thank you
Yeahhhh 🤠 goodjob Mr.Hicks 🏞️⛰️🌲
Aww,beautiful Clifton new to me this one! Thanks ever so much from Co.Mayo,Ireland!💜💜💜👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
So good
What tuning are you using, sounds great! Keep up the great work! You are an inspiration!
Tuning in the description.
Опять хорошее видео. Давно смотрю твои видео
Спасибо!
I live in Randleman. just moved here 3 years ago. I stumbled upon the ruins of Dicks Mills, and did research about it. That led me to Naomi Mills, which led me to the story of Naomi (Omie) Wise. Which led me here... Im gonna do a video about her. Can i use this song in the video without you striking me?
Ya Bastard , touched my heart again......Sum day , when we get to play together , My better parlor slide , to yer 5 string....We'll even the score , keep'em comin' Brother
RJ
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Just finding this channel. Good on me.
Hey, where you get that hat, I like it.
I really wanna start playing the banjo because of you I really enjoy your videos what would you recommend as a beginner banjo?
I'd look for a Recording King "Dirty 30s" or a Deering "Goodtime." Get 'em used. Don't ever buy a new banjo unless you're rich.
@@CliftonHicksbanjo thank you so much and thank you for the great videos and history
Hope u ok from the late 100 years storm
Is that hat a Fedora? I like that
Yes, that is a fedora.
The Pentangle covered this in 1971
Wow
Glad to hear it Jelly..
Pluck&f.ukp
Are those nylon strings and is the neck a bit wider?
Neck is actually pretty narrow, like 1890s banjos tend to be. The strings are nylon, yes.
Wait, are those nylon stings?
La Bella nylon strings. 👍👍
@@CliftonHicksbanjo man, it seems like everytime when i find a sound i like it ends up being nylon strings. I was wanting to get a banjo but i'm starting to wonder if i don't prefer the normal sound of it and just need nylon. First song that got me interested ended up being a nylon string fretless banjo.
I was first drawn in by the lightning strokes of Early Scruggs back in the 1990s, but like you I now mostly enjoy nylon/gut string music.
Great tune Clifton. What do you call this tuning? Does it have multiple names?
I've only ever heard it called "Omie Wise Tuning."
Can play them stings like I can breathe jima s w
Very Celtic
Naomi ( not so ) Wise
👍👍
It's a nice version, but I'm more used to Doc Watson's
The berds
ha im here for school lol
Frolicking canines in the background, found my people, there is doubt!
Sounds like Naomi Wise got exactly what she deserved.