Old Leatherstocking - Death and the Lady
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- Banjo Heritage 👉 / cliftonhicks
I learned "Death and the Lady" (Roud 1031) from a recording of Norma Waterson & Martin Carthy. The song was first printed in England in 1778.
As I walked out one winter day
I met a man along the way,
His head was bald his beard was grey
His clothing made of the cold red clay (x2)
I said old man what happened to you?
What country did you belong unto?
My name is Death I've come for thee
All kings and princes bow down to me (x2)
I'll give you gold I'll give you pearls
I'll give you a fine silk robe to wear,
If you will spare me one season more
Give me some time my life to amend (x2)
I want no gold I want no pearls
I want no fine silk robe to wear,
I cannot give you one season more
Nor give you some time your life to amend (x2)
Three days later that lady died
Carve this upon my tomb she cried,
As I am now you'll be one day
Your clothing made of the cold red clay (x2)
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Amazing. All of these Leatherstocking songs hit you deep.
Slipknot in 1823
Did your mother have any children who lived?
Lol.
That is an awful band. Terrible comparison
No but your mom owes me a couple sandwiches
@@WilliamStrings-qb3rd Oh yeah? Well your mom owes me like four sandwiches! i
Death is always so based in these songs.
He does not care for riches, he cannot be bribed or begged, and your worldly importance means nothing to him.
Yet he plays a new world type banjo..., just noticed,😓🤕
@@Dian-kb2hg everybody knows death plays a stand up bass
As I walked out one winter day
I met a man along the way.
His was head was bald
His beard was gray
His clothing made of the cold red clay,
His clothing made of the cold red clay.
I said "Old man, what happened to you?
What country did you belong unto?"
"My name is Death,
I've come for thee.
All kings and princes bow down to me,
All kings and princes bow down to me."
"I'll give you gold
I'll give you pearls
I'll give you fine silk robes to wear
If you will grant me one season more
And give me some time my life to amend,
Give me some time my life to amend."
"I want no gold
I want no pearls
I want no fine silk robe to wear.
I cannot grant you a season more
Nor give you some time your life to amend,
Nor give you some time your life to amend."
Three short days later that lady died.
"Carve this upon my tomb:" she cried
"'As I am now,
You'll be one day,
Your clothing made of the cold red clay,
Your clothing made of the cold red clay.'"
cool tune
Is this like of roman Greek statues?
I'm stoned on my day off and the algorithm led me to my new favorite song. What a day.
Imagine you're camping and this guy starts singing this at 3 am outside your tent
Imagine this comes to your bedroom window at 3am.
I'd grab my banjo and pick along!
He would be Full of HOLES
I’d walk into the nether.
Id join
City Folk: What the hell are you watching?
Me: Skeleton banjo man go twangg
Bwhahahahhaha!
Banjo man do go twang.
Don't ever Google the word, "Monsanto", Bruh.
@@w5winston What the fuck did my comment have to do with Monsanto?
@No Way We're not the ones who have nowhere to shop except WalMart.
Doesn’t matter what you wear.
Doesn’t matter what you drive.
Doesn’t matter how you look.
Doesn’t matter how much wealth
Death ALWAYS comes ripping 💀
He’s just hanging ‘round . . . waiting. 😎
Imagine hiking and then coming across him recording this
The last verse gets me, mostly because I found a similar inscription on a tombstone. "Remember friend as you pass by: As you are now so once was I, and as I am now, you will also be, so prepare for death, and follow me"
I added that part myself, as I've often encountered that line while studying archaeology. It was commonly used from about 1350 to 1850.
@@CliftonHicksbanjo The person was buried in 1907. I guess Mark Twain was right.
"I want to be in Kentucky when the end of the world comes, because they are always 20 years behind."
Excellent me to in Mayfield ky on old 45 hwy is wrote on the side of a hill on a stone slab b4 u go into a cemetery
Hey...im that one guy
Nelly brown the vampire grave in Rhode Island has that inscription.
This is the content I'm here for. This is metal as fuck.
Me: sets playback speed to 2
Damn skippy.
Your NAME is METAL AF!!!
Zirconium for sure, blacklung tooooo
This is country, ole son.
I used to watch this all the time when I was a massive addict, the vibes it gave me were outta this world. So haunting, felt so close to death. 1 year sober 🙌
Awesome stay on the path
You have got this brother a day at a Time
When he opens his eyes super wide through that mask, it honestly creeps me out beyond repair, i love it.
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Doesn't matter where your're from or where your roots go to appreciate a man in a forest with a banjo singing old timey songs you can't quite remember why they hit you so hard?
This is the music our ancestors played and sang
No matter your race, creed or religion
I took it . It would have killed a normal fool.
Let's not pretend these songs were being sung in Asia or Africa. I hope that isn't what you were alluding to with the last line, it just seemed a little needless, as the rest of the comment is spot-on. These songs can be enjoyed by any race or ethnic group, sure, but spiritually speaking, these are the songs of those of white, European ancestry.
@@stonedcrow5821 the instruments that the banjo originated from are from west africa. music is intersectional and universal. humans have always influenced each other, for better or for worse, and music is something that everyone can appreciate.
I love my black neighbors and as they say also fuck BLM and Antifa
@@silvioliu362 I never said it wasn't. But you clearly didn't understand, or chose to overlook my central contention, which is that these are historically the folk songs of white Europeans. There is no avoiding that, I'm afraid.
And I already said it doesn't preclude anyone of any race from from enjoying them, but let's just stick to telling the truth about the origin and genesis of these songs, shall we? They have nothing to do with Africa, and neither does the Banjo, despite whatever liberal revisionism you are partial to digesting.
Hahaha....I'm stoned and no idea how I ended up watching this beauty! 🤣
Read your comment as is it here laughing on the shutter with a blunt in my left hand hah!
🤣 I got the bong infront of my right now
Lol same
I only found this and" O Death" about a week ago..... Listening to it every night since then (while stoned in Scotland)
✌️😎🏴🇺🇸
@@TheDigitalMurder Me anaw.
And here I am, the highest I have been in a really long time, glued to my bed and this shit comes on...
You don't find Clifton, Clifton finds you
Sure glad he found me!
Notice he’s not using claw hammer style but the original two finger style. Props to those who caught it and truly know mountain music. Eerie and beautiful
Yep, and pre-Scruggs style right here. Beautifully simple.
Yep. I try to play a little myself. I won't be ready for TH-cam any time soon but after looking around a little, I discovered the 2 finger. That's what I like. That older style that sounds a little to weird for Nashville.
I been trying a Type of 2 finger style on an Acoustic 6 string. I tend to "3rd finger" pluck a String if needed with my Left hand.
Yes I noticed that too 😍.
But doesn't play a real banjo. Shame
Ask not for whom Death sings for, as Death sings for all.
I loved the crazy cat-clock eyes at 3:10. Well done 🐐
Here's lyrics:
As I walked out one winter day
I met a man along the way
His head was bald
His beard was grey
His clothing made of the cold grave clay
His clothing made of the cold grave clay
I said “Old man, what happened to you?
What country did you belong unto?”
“My name is Death
I’ve come for thee
All kings and princes bow down to me
All kings and princes bow down to me”
“I’ll give you gold
I’ll give you pearls
I’ll give you fine silk robes to wear
If you will grant me one season more
And give me some time my life to amend
And give me some time my life to amend”
“I want no gold
I want no pearls
I want no fine silk robe to wear.
I cannot grant you a season more
Nor give you some time your life to amend
Nor give you some time your life to amend”
Three short days later that lady died
“Carve this upon my tomb” she cried
“As I am now
You’ll be one day
Your clothing made of the cold grave clay
Your clothing made of the cold grave clay”
sounds like red clay
God sent considering the lyrics are not the same as the original song and I'm trying to sing drunk
Thanks dude.
Thank you
My friend's 5 year old wanted me to make sure that you are aware that you are a skeleton. He also asked if it hurts.
More Old Leatherstocking, PLEASE!
^ I concur fully with that statement, never been a fan of this kind of music myself. saw this thought it was interesting so I watched it and now can't get this song out of my head. Many props from a metal head 🤘🤘
So I have listened to this like 40 times in a row and now I want a metal version
This IS the metal version
That would be wild.
Yoooo great idea. I’m gonna work on it. Might need a few weeks though
@@prestonjobe please send me a link to it when you do!!!
Steve Martin used to make jokes about how Banjos sounded too happy to make a sad song. He was clearly ignoring this kind of music
Imagine walking up on this video shoot in the woods. It would be terrifying.
Even the bears would crab their fur 😜
Depends in where it happened.
Might draw a crowd!
It's terrifying watching it on the screen.
This will probably get me killed one day. If I ever happen upon a horrifying looking woodland freak, my first thought will likely be "gee, I wonder where his banjo is and if he'd be willing to pick me a tune ". Next thing you know, my story is on an episode of unsolved mysteries 🤣
*engages in staring contest*👀
terrifyingly AWESOME!
I am a metal head. Have been for 46 years. This dude is awesome. I love the stories this man has to say. I watched all of them . love this dude I want more
The eyes. Freaky. Played it with gloves. Incredible. Awesome voice
The eyes cracked mt up. I am quite impressed that you can play with gloves on. Thats pretty difficult.
Imagine going into the woods and u see this gentlemant singing
What hast been done with that cherished tambourine?!
It has been anointed with a mysterious and departed tenor about which many may complain,
But strangely it doth sooth an aching Soul by plucking at its pain.
Thanks for keeping this old Banjar junker alive one more Time again.
its popped up in my feed again, so ive come to leave another comment.
this piece of video is a legit GEM.
I love the eyes moving. Cool song. Sort of a different version of 'Oh Death.'
Good to see Appalachia music on TH-cam, the youth are missing out not being exposed to the delta blues, old country and folk music
Here here
I very much like this character. The high contrast gives you a particularly eerie look. Especially when you bat your eyes back and forth or open them wide.
Just commenting, again, to show my love to Ol’ leather stocking.
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Damn I never thought a banjo and some words could make me rethink my life quite like this.
About to go to my mama's fixing s*** I always said I would. Maybe drink a little less and work a little more.
@@cavelvlan25Good for you. Cherish life while you have it. Both your own and others!
@@belladonnaplumb9376 Just went for a morning run with my little. I'm trying my guy. Thanks.
That's what music can do. And that's the sort of meaning old songs often had that is missing from most modern music. It's hard to make out sometimes because so many verses got lost or changed, but they tend to be about pretty deep shit in most cases. And I have to put in a word for Sacred Harp singing. Great fun, even though half the songs are about death.
@@justforever96 songs about death are probably the best songs.
For some reason, as soon as I open a can of beer, youtube recommends Old Leatherstocking.
🍻
Yes sir completely agree with you and then after a couple beers I hit up Kyle right now by Clifton Hicks
Awesome and authentic all at the same time! This performance is culturally significant as well as being entirely genuine. How refreshing and thank God for it!
Sounds like where I came from...not a lot of people will understand. Cold red clay covering my boots weighing me down
When my dad passed - I kept playing this vid - again and again; somehow, it helped. Thank you. Thank you, you really helped me with your music - when I really needed it.
These aren't songs. There spell's. Spells full of dark serenity. Thank you.
Amen. You rock.
your welcome
Rite
@@aprilwarren1579 Scottish or York?
@@shawnmccuen6908 scottish
I work in a Hospital… i don’t forgot the death. He reminds me every day that he exist. Thats why im here. And thats why i Like This Song … greetings from germany.
Listening to this song for the first time in 6+ years unlocked a buried memory that stings like a good drink
Here i find myself again, listening to this song for the 100th time and its still better every time i do it.
I just started the same journey yesterday...
I have to say I never thought I would enjoy listening to one man , playing the banjo and singing , as much as I enjoy your performances !
I really hate that it's hard to find one man/woman, an instrument, and singing. If you like this check out videos from Gems on VHS.
Ck out the dad horse experience
Aj gaither is another good one
Possessed by Paul James. Scott H. Biram. The Bones of JR Jones.
Then you never listened to any good bluegrass
There's something about a banjo that soothes and aching soul
I just found your music, and I have to say it is some of the most raw and emotional stuff I've ever heard; I can't stop listening to it. I have my grandfathers old banjo and I think you have inspired me to learn how to play, so thank you and keep up the great work!
That string bending is CLEAN.
Banjo picking in gloves? I don't even know if i should be very impressed by that or not.
I love, love folk style music. I can't say how tragic it is that so much of it has been lost.
Them again, never before has so much of it been so easily available to listen to for those who want to find it.
Still, not the same as when it was transferred orally through the generations.
At least this is done in the proper style. No fancy studio mixing, no fancy arrangements, no bluegrass. Just a plain vocal and accompanying instrument.
And the banjo is a fantastic instrument. It is wonderful in its traditional style, but it is also amazingly versatile. You would be surprised at what you can do with a banjo. It doesn't only belong to old timey rural folk music, it can be very sophisticated and haunting.
so stumbling on your channel has inspired me to pick up a banjo after decades...i play oud, greek and turkish modal music with quarter tones...but enjoying your singing and playing has created a dna resonance in my system! my mother was married to woody guthrie in the early 50s, and she raised me with these sounds...and now i think i need a fretless banjo! many thanks!
All lot of people gonna relate wtf even is this but it’s amazing this the type of shit u lowkey gonna dance to when no one is watching
Well hey any impetus to pick up an instrument again and play music, is good...
and good for all around you.
I, almost nearly wasn't going to mention thoughts of "Deliverance" and those fun times on the river.
Almost. 🤔
Dude are u dead ass woodie guthrie was ur stepdad? I fuck with hank sr more but none the less legendary did you ever get to meet him?
....can you post a video of said oud, greek, and turkish modal music with quarter tones? That sounds really interesting
@@TehGnomeh friends playing live...listen through to the end - it is a rocking session th-cam.com/video/FF3TeBunwPw/w-d-xo.html
This dude needs to be in a Terantino movie. Badass!
I'll be 20yo tomorrow, been listening to you since when I was 16yo! Your songs changed my whole perception of music! Lots of hugs from brazil 🖤
Happy birthday ! Dont forget to give anything for the one you love.❤🎉
Brasileira ouvindo isso, e desde os 16 ainda. Parabéns, e mais um parabéns pelo seu aniversário.
@@jivprod9871 thank youuu!!! 🫶
@@rafaelfernandeslopesdeoliv1700 Obrigada!!!! Descobri por acaso aqui no TH-cam mesmo! Na época eu tinha um amigo do Tennessee que curtia esse tipo de som então me aprofundei e me apaixonei! kkkk Fico feliz em ver mais brasileiros nos comentários
Old leatherstocking tried to sell me weird looking Advil on the corner of Washington and James
What you don’t know a good deal when you hear one?
They may look funny,but they work.
🎩
Did you score!?
Don't worry; Dave's Bar took it off his hands.
The eyes... seriously this is a performance that haunts me and yet captivates me. Perfect performance, and perfect delivery. When I take my ride out of this world, I hope death takes your form to usher me out, because I'd be incredibly comfortable with that.
My kid loves leatherstocking. She absolutetly refuses to call him clinton hicks, or leatherstocking, but god damn if she doesnt need to hear "skeleton man play the banjo" every day.
So, yeah, I've listened to this song on repeat for a while now. Its still awesome 10/10
i know it's country/folk but this is metal af
The music is obviously great, but the addition of the unique character take on Death makes this what it is. The shifty eye motions, the costume... Well done.
My father is a huge fan of american traditionnal music, so I showed him this video. He liked it a lot, and ever if we are French, I can swear he knows what he talks about. You earned my father approval, and of course mine. 😉
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Damn... This video should have millions and millions of views by now...
I GAR UN TEE...People wanna hear this... From the Mountains high to the valleys low.
And all over this rock.
So there i am watching doom metal videos and cooking shows with the odd kitten video here and there and this i find in my feed, being a sucker for anything with a skull in it like i am i couldn’t resist. I’m so happy i did and you have a new fan in me now. This is so far out of the wheel house of what I listen too but its just as refreshing. 🤘🏼💀
This is fire. The world needs more Old Leatherstocking!!!!!
When the waitress at Applebees messes up your order:
i like this song a lot. it has a good message. death comes for all, rich or poor, ready or not.
At least for now. As the technology develops, especially in genetic engineering, the gap between poor and rich increases as they can have insane advantage when it comes to health, life expectancy and so on.
This is the most uplifting shit this punk rock kid has ever heard… and I’m 51
I love this , it's heritage, what is handed down to us is usually through song. I absolutely love this!!
❤it I love the sound of banjos 🪕
Bluegrass etc. ❤from England 🏴
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The eye movement in the video was top notch.. well played and well performed
Picture it. You Just ate some shrooms exactly 37 minutes ago....you floating down the river and hear Banjos in the distance you float around the bend .....and there he is lol
Excellent 👍 you can certainly tell that the US is a big mix of European heritage, this has British history coursing through its veins.
Imagine coming across this on a nice afternoon walk. Just turn round and walk slowly away.
Brilliant though😊
Love the slightly muted sound the gloves produce.
Illusion.
Delusion.
Confusion
Conclusion
This is genius. You're a fucking madman and I love it.
This is the stuff banjos we’re made for ❤️
there is something so so raw about the banjo - the man in the skull mask - and the song laying it out there that you will die - no matter what its coming for you in the end - that evokes a weird emotion - a little melancholy but also a reassurance i guess???? either way its awesome - i like many others have mentioned in the comments stumbled upon your channel via the god-tier algorithm but now i cant get enough - thank you
This is beautiful story. The repetition of being covered in cold red clay shows how definite death is for all of us
i love this Appalachia classic tune thank you for this awesome version
From old England 1778 to Merica 2024
You need to seriously tour as Old Leatherstocking. This is incredible! Come on, Cliff!
You've reached Australia and gained a fan here mate nice work
What am I even doing here? This dude is going to be in my dreams. 😳
Love and respect from Poland. Rural America is the real America. Home of the brave.
Unfortunately as someone from rural America and a man in his 30’s(someone who’s danced with the devil and his vices on occasion)that’s observed the rate of decay of our population due to fentanyl and other drugs they’ve taken over the majority of our nation and population it’s became a sad sight. I pray your country, citizens, and government is in better shape than ours brother or sister.
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He didn’t wear those gloves to make the outfit work, he wore them just to flex how good he is. I’ve tried playing guitar in gloves and it’s damn near impossible. I know the banjo is different but they’re both string instruments. Great job! 🔥
That's what I was thinking. I don't play so I can't say for sure, but that certainly seems like it would make it damn hard to play. Especially since those gloves didn't even fit very well. Pretty baggy. Makes my cynical side wonder if this audio was recorded separately from the video. Though it looks pretty legit.
I'm pretty sure if you smoke pot in Appalachia TH-cam just automatically brings you here.
"Remember friend as you pass by: As you are now so once was I, and as I am now, you will also be, so prepare for death, and follow me"
if you are not preparing for death then you cant be living... don't waste your life.
I have a collection of folk music from the early 1900s through the 30s, recorded on tinny old-timey equipment so that voices come through like banjo strings. There's a distinct feeling of nostalgia and reflection that carries through that music, and speaks to bygone Americana. I haven't heard anything in a long time that reaches that level - listening to this song was almost eerie because it reminded me of that folk music!
Imagine walking through the woods one day, you see and hear this but not the camera, and being like "Yup. Guess it's time..."
this deserved to blow up and glad it did, as someone that found it a few years ago and comes back to it when in a certain mood.
Imagine deer hunting and seeing this from top of ridge
The deer do.
MY EARS NEED MORE OF THESE FINE TUNES BROTHER. ♥️💕♥️💪🔥💪
Very intense and wonderful video....not easy to play a banjo with gloves!!
Thanks TH-cam for recommending this
Need more of this guy
This video should've been engraved on that golden disc shot into space, so some alien generation can see what we're about.
RIGHT ON..
You know Blind Willie Johnson was on that disk.
@@russellsmith3567 i did not! Hell yeah
Agreed. Awesome!
This should be on loads of film soundtracks.
Love it I'm drunk an just found this awesome man
Really digging the Leatherstocking output. Sometimes it's the simplest ideas that rock. There's something about the combination of that minimal / primitive style and tone of singing that cuts deep into my psyche. More please.
Hes good
This guy does better acting with just his eyes than most can with their whole face.
blair witch banjo projekt😍
This hit a million views and it deserves it!!