Roy Acuff - Great Speckled Bird

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  • From an appearance on the Wilburn brothers Show

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  • @tennyc
    @tennyc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Amazing song with lyrics based on Jeremiah 12:9, "Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour." & a melody that was used to make 4 more classic country songs , "Thrills That I Can't Forget," "I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes, "The Wild Side of Life" & "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" , so glad I got to see Mr Acuff at Opryland when I was a kid in the 1970s. Thanks for this post

  • @barbaracassello4818
    @barbaracassello4818 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So beautiful!!

  • @scottkuzminski8114
    @scottkuzminski8114 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of young Johnny Cash, pre fame;s, favorite songs

  • @roncohen2354
    @roncohen2354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Few performers have captured, absorbed and radiated the divine spirit in such measured tones as Roy Acuff. He represents what's best in America. R.I.P. יהי זכרו ברוך.

    • @dennisraymond8999
      @dennisraymond8999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're absolutely right ....Hi Ron good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day

    • @Ron13579
      @Ron13579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dennisraymond8999
      Dennis, just read your comment which is appreciated on behalf of Roy. His spirit and knowledge of his repertoire among Americans are more than ever needed in these agonizing times.
      Suggest you hear his song about Stalin and the bomb, among other notables. Best wishes, Dennis, and priestly blessings and greetings from Zion
      (Arad,Israel)

  • @michaelcolgrave4184
    @michaelcolgrave4184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Isn't it great to have sites like this to remind us of what we once had and what we will never see again

    • @roybranson361
      @roybranson361 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So true. America died many years ago. I miss her.

    • @jimboyer5382
      @jimboyer5382 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@roybranson361 REGARDING OUR GREAT COUNTRY, YOU LET IT GET WOUNDED, WHEN YOU ELECTED TRUMP! YOU ARE AWARE OF THE TRUTH THAT THE STOCK MARKET HAS ALWAYS DONE BETTER UNDER A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT! ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @marylaster5690
    @marylaster5690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The Holy Bible keep it in your Heart Thank you for this Beautiful Song Roy was one the greats 🙏🙏🏽

  • @johnallison7358
    @johnallison7358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Absolutely Beautiful. To bad there is no one today that will ever be this good. This is real country music.

    • @LilKream
      @LilKream 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      YA THATS MY GREAT GRAMPY

    • @billtravis2369
      @billtravis2369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Todays "country" is nothing but autotune, t&a, and rap influence.
      It makes me heartsick

    • @buddymac78
      @buddymac78 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@billtravis2369 Sadly Country and Western Music have an open Marriage…

    • @gregsavage1880
      @gregsavage1880 ปีที่แล้ว

      You said it all sir ! Indeed

    • @gregsavage1880
      @gregsavage1880 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch this amazing man articulate and belt out the words from the lower part of his diaphragm as he does it with passion for a job well done. I remember as a child my grandfather playing all these instruments that you see and I mean all of them, and how we had to be glued to the TV set to watch hee Haw and anything country and I just loved to hear this man. And also George, Johnny,Glen,Conway..ECT..the classics.!! Oh yeah and he wasn't afraid to mention and appreciate God !

  • @pycargue
    @pycargue 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The Carter Family made one of the first recordings of the song in 1929, though it was not released until 1932. Another popular version was recorded by Roy Acuff in 1936.[1] The Acuff version is one of the fewer than 40 all-time singles to have sold 10 million physical copies worldwide.

  • @aliceharper707
    @aliceharper707 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My grandpa's name was Roy Acuff. He was the famous Roy Acuff's 3rd cousin. My grandpa had an amazing tenor voice.

  • @tomcaldwell5750
    @tomcaldwell5750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Brings a tear to my eye each to I hear the sacred song.

  • @juliekeller6432
    @juliekeller6432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I absolutely love this song. No one can sing country like this no more sadly missed Mr Accuf f.

  • @pattyplunk2182
    @pattyplunk2182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I wants this song played at my funeral great speckled bird.

    • @dennisraymond8999
      @dennisraymond8999 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're absolutely right ....Hi Patty good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day.

  • @mt3311
    @mt3311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The dobro in the background makes this song. Can't get enough of theses two.

    • @davidclements7696
      @davidclements7696 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bashful Brother Oswald is the name of the dobro player. Was with Roy for many decades.

    • @AndrewReevesArt
      @AndrewReevesArt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The best!

  • @Terry-y3w
    @Terry-y3w 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This is beautiful country music by the best

    • @Terry-y3w
      @Terry-y3w 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it is the finest all real country music

  • @roberthogan8031
    @roberthogan8031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's some good playing on the dobro too. I think it's called a dobro at least.

    • @tjoelfoster
      @tjoelfoster ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. There are few that can hold a candle to Bashful Brother Oswald on the dobro. He and Unkle Josh were two of the finest.

  • @mcsteelers70
    @mcsteelers70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Birth of Country music. All others are in the shadows.

  • @Bruce-tb8nl
    @Bruce-tb8nl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Roy Açuff will be doing it agàin once we are in heàven.

  • @tectorgorch8698
    @tectorgorch8698 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love this stuff.

  • @Denvermorgan2000
    @Denvermorgan2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love this song so much its mu favorite of all i ever heard if anybody ever reads this yes play it at my funeral.

    • @jimboyer5382
      @jimboyer5382 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I DID, AT MY MOTHERS FUNERAL WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY BEFORE I HAD FINISHED SCHOOL, THIS WAS ONE OF HER 2 FAVORITE SONGS.

    • @dennisraymond8999
      @dennisraymond8999 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're absolutely right ....Hi good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day

    • @irishamerican4558
      @irishamerican4558 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My Momma made that same request many years ago.
      We made that happen 3/29/2024. She was 96.
      4/13/2024

  • @devakikaren
    @devakikaren ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I so wish I could find a church here in Cajun Country that sings the vintage gospel songs. Cajun Country is mostly Catholic. Might have to move to the Ozarks for that.

  • @timpike4515
    @timpike4515 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love Mr Acuff's singing and fiddling, and I love this song, but I have to say, the dobro player stole the show on this performance. Prettiest I've ever heard I think.

  • @colinpurssey9875
    @colinpurssey9875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Is there a better melody in country music than this ?

    • @gregoryking7509
      @gregoryking7509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe, maybe not. Try Roy Forbes version of 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry'. Let me know.. -atb.

    • @betsydonoghuewilson
      @betsydonoghuewilson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wild Side Of Life and Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels have the same tune!

  • @robertkinslow8953
    @robertkinslow8953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow. I inherited one of his cds recently. Hadnt heard that voice since i was a kid. Going to pull him back into the mix.

  • @AndrewReevesArt
    @AndrewReevesArt ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God bless this song, Roy Acuff and country music. ✝️

  • @jamiebaker5265
    @jamiebaker5265 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bashful brother Oswald never failing.

    • @jimboyer5382
      @jimboyer5382 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      BROTHER OSWALD'S CHARITY TO WWII SOLDIERS ON LEAVE IS LEGENDARY!! MY FATHER BENEFITTED FROM HIS LARGESS DURING WWII, THANK YOU ROY AND BROTHER OSWALD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @StaceyDawson-f4u
    @StaceyDawson-f4u 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Now this is country music and I miss hearing it with my dad and grandpa , who were born in the 30's.

  • @serzhranimed9563
    @serzhranimed9563 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Greetings from Russia.

  • @donrichardson1429
    @donrichardson1429 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In Typology, likeness of, Our Wings of our EAGLE IS gathering like a great speckeld bird. JESUS MESSIAH CATCH HER UP. TO Glorification like unto YOU OUR First Resurrection. Our Two Risen Wave loafs of BREAD OF OUR LIFE! HE is our VINE, we are just his branches. The Great oil & wine Press of Gentiles & Israel. MAKING Good Fermented WINE & GOOD LEAVEND WAVE LOAFS. SO we too can RISE in HIM. THANK YOU Sweet Holy Spirit. SWEET Heavanly Dove!

  • @kelyball
    @kelyball 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love Roy's Wabash Canon Ball. He was the man

  • @jameschavez6400
    @jameschavez6400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His singing with his chin up reminds me of the 🦉 owl singing-I love to sing a about the moon a and a June a and the spring a🙏🤣Roy scuffs white haired years were so special🥰

  • @coleacuff7586
    @coleacuff7586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    R.I.P Roy…! Your family misses you.

  • @jasonpate7900
    @jasonpate7900 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FYI: This isnt "country" music... this is where country music came from.
    This, ladies and gentlemen, is "Hillbilly Music". Enjoy!

  • @randipennell3489
    @randipennell3489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful! I can close my eyes and feel his song

  • @CollinLatter
    @CollinLatter 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My dad would love this he loved this and so do i

  • @ndeankansacaleb8850
    @ndeankansacaleb8850 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is not just a country song but prophetic hymn sang in old fashioned way

  • @FLCLFREAK1
    @FLCLFREAK1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful song
    There’s also a Mexican song with the same melody called mi casa nueva
    Both songs hit a little too hard for this heart broken sob

  • @SassaFrass28
    @SassaFrass28 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds like Rolling Stones got their “Gimme Shelter” from this riff

  • @nancyfoix2197
    @nancyfoix2197 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    What a beautiful thought I am thinking
    Concerning a great speckled bird
    Remember her name is recorded
    On the pages of God's Holy Word.
    All the other birds are flocking 'round her
    And she is despised by the squad
    But the great speckled bird in the Bible
    Is one with the great church of God.
    All the other churches are against her
    They envy her glory and fame
    They hate her because she is chosen
    And has not denied Jesus' name.
    Desiring to lower her standard
    They watch every move that she makes
    They long to find fault with her teachings
    But really they find no mistake.
    She is spreading her wings for a journey
    She's going to leave by and by
    When the trumpet shall sound in the morning
    She'll rise and go up in the sky.
    In the presence of all her despisers
    With a song never uttered before
    She will rise and be gone in a moment
    Till the great tribulation is o'er.
    I am glad I have learned of her meekness
    I am proud that my name is on her book
    For I want to be one never fearing
    The face of my Savior to look.
    When He cometh descending from heaven
    On the cloud that He writes in His Word
    I'll be joyfully carried to meet Him
    On the wings of that great speckled bird.
    Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour.
    Jeremiah 12:9 KJV

    • @bfhaha
      @bfhaha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He only sang four paragraphs of the song.
      What a beautiful thought I am thinking
      concerning the great speckled bird
      Remember her name is recorded
      on the pages of God's holy word
      Desiring to lower her standards
      they watch every move that she makes
      They long to find fault with her teaching
      but really they find no mistakes
      I am glad I have learned of her meekness
      I'm proud that my name is on her book
      For I want to be one never fearing
      the face of my Saviour's true look
      When he comes descending from heaven
      on the cloud as he write in his word
      I'll be joyfully carried to meet him
      on the wings of that great speckled bird

  • @brucelyda4561
    @brucelyda4561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doesn't get any better. It's a shame Oswald didn't get into country music hall long before he got in. Almost dead before he received the honor. Some of younger generation get in early with no talent.

  • @captainjacksparrow4447
    @captainjacksparrow4447 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Melpass brothers check it out ❤

  • @adamhill9113
    @adamhill9113 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Plz, who played dobro?

  • @louieenos3091
    @louieenos3091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My Papa's favorite song.

  • @Jocko4444
    @Jocko4444 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brother Oswald on the dobro.

  • @caindobro
    @caindobro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oz played this tune with such ease.

  • @dannyc.jewell8788
    @dannyc.jewell8788 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Donald Trump theme song

  • @rickcarmack5850
    @rickcarmack5850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This melody has been copied more times than the bible

    • @rossie714
      @rossie714 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes. Overcopied and lyrics rewritten way too many times by way too many artists.

  • @davidjones9518
    @davidjones9518 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty song❤

  • @howardmartin9062
    @howardmartin9062 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful song Love it

  • @shelbymosley2636
    @shelbymosley2636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He used to play with my great grandma. Especially this song so it's very close to my family

    • @davidholton9667
      @davidholton9667 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

  • @JamesYork-op6zb
    @JamesYork-op6zb 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know that is right

  • @ruanch.2513
    @ruanch.2513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Qual é nome da banda?

  • @rneustel388
    @rneustel388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so beautiful it makes my heart hurt.

  • @JamesYork-op6zb
    @JamesYork-op6zb 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yes I know

  • @gurrando3a6
    @gurrando3a6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr.Acuff was a great man.

  • @rogerjeffrey
    @rogerjeffrey 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thought not Ball

  • @peggyholt139
    @peggyholt139 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amen

  • @purr_cilla
    @purr_cilla 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this song so much!

  • @ndeankansacaleb8850
    @ndeankansacaleb8850 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👏👏

  • @young1939
    @young1939 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was attempting to learn to play this on my guitar and my wife remembered it as " I know God didn't make honky tonk angels." So we checked it out and found the verse in Jeremiah that the song references. No one has ever been able to do justice to this song than Roy Acuff. 🥰💕❤️

  • @maureenwatts2445
    @maureenwatts2445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you - love your voice and this song- play your music so much 🌺

    • @davidholton9667
      @davidholton9667 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

  • @maryshoemaker1111
    @maryshoemaker1111 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the first songs, I sang, as a child. If you listen it tells a story. Found in Jeremiah 12: 9.

  • @lornebain3659
    @lornebain3659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😀😀

  • @jdb10715
    @jdb10715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to this barefooted as I dip corn bread in glass of buttermilk, as I look for a washtube string instrument to accompany this great song. Bring on the old time country.

  • @devakikaren
    @devakikaren ปีที่แล้ว

    How did "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" get away with stealing this same vintage gospel melody? I don't understand.

    • @pitbull9318
      @pitbull9318 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Carter Family’s Blue Eyes came first.

  • @harryjenks7188
    @harryjenks7188 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like "Only God Can Make Honkey Tonk Angels."

  • @theresachiorazzi4571
    @theresachiorazzi4571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad liked Roy a cuff and this song.

    • @donaldjenk8865
      @donaldjenk8865 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing my friend?

  • @tango-bravo
    @tango-bravo ปีที่แล้ว

    He had one hell of a hairline for a dude his age

  • @wandahelms6331
    @wandahelms6331 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did he have a granddaughter? And what was her name?

  • @gurrando3a6
    @gurrando3a6 ปีที่แล้ว

    OZ is the Master of the doughbro.

  • @Barnabuspress
    @Barnabuspress ปีที่แล้ว

    My late grandfather’s favorite song and singer

  • @marciahenderson2141
    @marciahenderson2141 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to these songs today

  • @debbieharrison1911
    @debbieharrison1911 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BEAUTIFUL SONG

  • @dirtworshiper2800
    @dirtworshiper2800 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a treasure. Thank you Roy.

  • @pf2879
    @pf2879 ปีที่แล้ว

    George Jones’ idol. Nice song.

  • @joycethurmond4812
    @joycethurmond4812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Miss the old country music

  • @gregjarnigan3515
    @gregjarnigan3515 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knoxville!

  • @sharynbender2572
    @sharynbender2572 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it

  • @DocHollidayRet
    @DocHollidayRet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was Great.

  • @budlightrebel28
    @budlightrebel28 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff

  • @jimboslice9472
    @jimboslice9472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:05