I know it’s an older one but I’d love a how-to video on playing this version with your style, I’m trying to learn 2 finger picking and this is an absolute bop I’d love to be able to play
I’ve kind of given up on the tutorial videos because they don’t get anywhere near the views of the performances, and it’s very time consuming to edit them. I do offer the tab at Patreon.com/CliftonHicks
It's 1859, you're on a steamboat traveling from Cincinnati down to St. Louis. There is talk of secession and a looming crisis, but you sit in your seat and relax as you hear the relaxing sound of a banjo playing from a riverside cabin.
A wiry haired gentleman with a full mustache introduces himself as Sam and takes a seat beside you . He comments about the weather and then begins telling you philosophies and humorous short stories about his life experiences with a clever rhythm to his speech. What a beautiful afternoon it is on the river if I say so
100% the best version of that song ever played. I hope he knows that. He's really connecting with something here bigger than himself. I hear pure life in that song.
It's the traditional songs like this that ease my troubles during these distressing times. Thanks, Clifton. When things get really bad, at least we'll have this beautiful music to remind us all of what is important, and bring us all together again. God bless you wherever you may be.
I learned this song from my elementary school music teacher. We didn't know it then (1960's) but nearly everything she taught us came out of the American folk song cache of music. In retrospect, I can't thank her enough. Thanks for jogging my memory, Cliff.
ANYONE appreciative of 'Old Timey Music', Vaudeville-style entertainment, Bluegrass, and/or anything in between, would LOVE your voice, loving treatment of the old ways, instruments, and songs!! '
Now that's what I call the Chattahoochee Coochie! Man, I had a gypsy woman one time, and for a second I thought this is a bad idea. The third time was hook line and sinker all the way down to the mortgage lender.
Brother, I hope you know how transcendent this is. That tune, your voice? Pure magic my friend. Life could be found in that tune, or at least happiness could. I hear the Creator in it for sure.
Clifton , please be carful . I want to tell you that an awful lot of my folks were talented as you are. We are from Kentucky and people will bring you down from just jealousy. I wish you the very best. I love what you are doing and I wish I could protect you.
That's a great song Clifton !!! Played expertly by you...!!! You play and sing like my best friend ever in this world and my hero.....my PAP !!! Did you ever hear a slave rowing song from tidewater Virginia called,"ROW THE BOAT DOWN" it's a beautiful song !
i cannot get enough of this song. learning how to play the banjo, taking some lessons from you actually, main goal right now is to eventually be able to learn how to play this song.
I’ve played this great old tune, over here in Lincoln England, for a few years now in standard tuning from hearing Mike Oberst’s version(from the band The Tillers), but I now play it in double C tuning which feels better to me. Superb version Clifton and the closest we’re likely to hear to the original. Fine work as usual. And lovely sounding banjo🤘🪕
I wish I could share this with my late brother. He would have been fascinated by your instrument I am sure. I bow to your ability. Your fingers are half as long again as my trotters and I even whistle flat.
You inspired me to pick up my first oscar schmidt ob5 today appreciate you for spreading this authentic Appalachian sound i'll try my best to pass it down as well ❤🖤
I know it’s an older one but I’d love a how-to video on playing this version with your style, I’m trying to learn 2 finger picking and this is an absolute bop I’d love to be able to play
I’ve kind of given up on the tutorial videos because they don’t get anywhere near the views of the performances, and it’s very time consuming to edit them. I do offer the tab at Patreon.com/CliftonHicks
It's 1859, you're on a steamboat traveling from Cincinnati down to St. Louis. There is talk of secession and a looming crisis, but you sit in your seat and relax as you hear the relaxing sound of a banjo playing from a riverside cabin.
Great memory it would be
A wiry haired gentleman with a full mustache introduces himself as Sam and takes a seat beside you . He comments about the weather and then begins telling you philosophies and humorous short stories about his life experiences with a clever rhythm to his speech. What a beautiful afternoon it is on the river if I say so
Then your slave named raymond gives you a big 'ol high five cause he taught you how to play the banjo he brought with him from Africa
That's as authentic as you can get, playing a gourd Banjo in your workclothes with dirty fingers standing in a tomato patch.
The only addition I’d love to see is some period clothing. (:
@@HistoryBoyit’s more authentic like this, without a costume!! ❤️
Im eating moonshine cherries a listening to your music.
Wow how nice of Clif to sing a song about me!!
Dance, boat man, DANCE!
Wicked sweet gourd banjo and best version of Boatman yet.
100% the best version of that song ever played. I hope he knows that. He's really connecting with something here bigger than himself. I hear pure life in that song.
good golly yeessir - gourd all day every day
It's the traditional songs like this that ease my troubles during these distressing times. Thanks, Clifton. When things get really bad, at least we'll have this beautiful music to remind us all of what is important, and bring us all together again. God bless you wherever you may be.
I learned this song from my elementary school music teacher. We didn't know it then (1960's) but nearly everything she taught us came out of the American folk song cache of music. In retrospect, I can't thank her enough. Thanks for jogging my memory, Cliff.
you have an incredible ability to bring history to life with your playing and singing. much respect !
Just read the description. Braxton Co. WV? No way. My grandad was born and raised in Braxton and guess what he played? He picked the banjer.
This has got to be easier on the fingers than a modern fretted banjo.
And a lot easier on the wife's ears!
Sitting on my country porch with a corn cob pipe and my senior bloodhound, "rebel" listening to some mighty fine banjo picking!!!
Those are the hands of someone who's worked the land. Solidarity, friend.
If that one don't leave ya with a grin ain't nothin' going to ⚓ 👍
Clifton Hicks and Rhiannon Giddens are my favorite gourd banjo players!
The speckled hide is cool. Fun tune!
ANYONE appreciative of 'Old Timey Music', Vaudeville-style entertainment, Bluegrass, and/or anything in between, would LOVE your voice, loving treatment of the old ways, instruments, and songs!!
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I learned this one from a book and kind of put my own spin on it. I didn't know there were lyrics for it. I got to figure out how to fit them in.
Now that's what I call the Chattahoochee Coochie! Man, I had a gypsy woman one time, and for a second I thought this is a bad idea. The third time was hook line and sinker all the way down to the mortgage lender.
Dirty fingernails built this human world of ours. So pleased to see you unashamed of this fact.
Smokin' song... beautiful gourd ! 🔥🚿
Thanks!
On a budget for awhile.
Brother, I hope you know how transcendent this is. That tune, your voice? Pure magic my friend. Life could be found in that tune, or at least happiness could. I hear the Creator in it for sure.
Clifton , please be carful . I want to tell you that an awful lot of my folks were talented as you are. We are from Kentucky and people will bring you down from just jealousy. I wish you the very best. I love what you are doing and I wish I could protect you.
As an Ohio Valley boy from just outside Huntington West Virginia I absolutely love this song. Love those songs from the valley.
Leaving a sacrifice comment for the algorithm gods. Love the music as always!
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I first heard this tune in 1988, thanks Fer the memory
What a cool instrument.
Loving the baler twine holding up the banju Mr Hicks.
Amazing video my friend
Truly appreciate the free tunes dude! I jam out to this when I’m working my land. Live long and prosper 🖖
Down to earth music for down to earth people like you and me
Sounds damn good to me
Charlie always puts me to mind of Stanley Hicks from the Foxfire books. Ifen ya'll don't know 'im, look 'im up, ye know hit?
Loved the "Police Squad" ending!
Fantastic! I would really love to see you team up with Blink Boy Paxton. What a show that would be!
That's a great song Clifton !!! Played expertly by you...!!! You play and sing like my best friend ever in this world and my hero.....my PAP !!! Did you ever hear a slave rowing song from tidewater Virginia called,"ROW THE BOAT DOWN" it's a beautiful song !
Have you heard of "Phoebe Sanders"? She's up n' coming! Search her up!
"Sugar hill - clawhammer banjo"
Love the gourd banjo.
Great tune...
love the gourd banjo, never seen one of those before
This diddy just sounds RIGHT coming out that gourd
It's smooth and mellow, it sounds like honeydew melon taste!
On my way to Frisco, Tx slapping my knee to your tune Cliff. Thanks again brother
i cannot get enough of this song. learning how to play the banjo, taking some lessons from you actually, main goal right now is to eventually be able to learn how to play this song.
Beautiful looking Banjo ☺
My favorite performance so far
You're a breath of fresh air, brother. If you ever make it up Kentucky way, stop for some homemade shine.
I'm about 2 miles from the ohio river where de boatmen dance
This is probably one of the best songs you've ever recorded! Well done sir!
Love that banjo!
That was a lot of fun. Thanks for posting. I'm starting to pick up the difference between the fretted and unfretted style.
Classic by Banjo Hicks! Lovely! Bravo! Kind Thanks and Merry Christmas! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Very cool song nice man!
Great song and pickin love that banjo
Fabulous as always. I just got my Jeff Menzies banjo which I enjoy very much.
I’ve played this great old tune, over here in Lincoln England, for a few years now in standard tuning from hearing Mike Oberst’s version(from the band The Tillers), but I now play it in double C tuning which feels better to me. Superb version Clifton and the closest we’re likely to hear to the original. Fine work as usual. And lovely sounding banjo🤘🪕
Love that fretless sound
Dance ye boatman dance! Dance to the old gourd banjo!
Infinite Zest, the best spice in the world. It comes from Indicahino, its like a mix of fly garlic, psilontro, and Hybiscys
No better cure for doom scrolling depression than a Clifton Hicks ditty!
Damn nice! Great little tune!
Thank you for keeping our heritage alive.
Sounds amazing. Well done sir.
Great playing, and thanks for reference to Melvin Wine!
loving this sir. sitting in cape town south africa chilling. thank you.
That's a gourd-geous banjo
Awesome song bro! You are very talented!!
Rock on ! Would you please start a banjo school !! Your state should support this
Excellent ! Great performance. Great banjo too.
I wish I could share this with my late brother. He would have been fascinated by your instrument I am sure. I bow to your ability. Your fingers are half as long again as my trotters and I even whistle flat.
Right on dude that banjo kind of reminds me of an Oud
Beautiful instrument and playing Sir!!
You inspired me to pick up my first oscar schmidt ob5 today appreciate you for spreading this authentic Appalachian sound i'll try my best to pass it down as well ❤🖤
Ways a pleasure. Thanks so much for the music sir. I hope you have a great day.
love this so much
Excellent Clif
You should totally do a collab with the 2nd South Carolina String Band!
I have been doing a lot of intense reading on building Lutherie Tools and listen to you play. Thank you
Absolutely Lovely! Kind Thanks Clifton! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Your makin those maters grow good with that old banjer! Kind Thanks Clifton! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Clifton Cant Be Put Into Words!
That's an awesome banjo
I am fascinated with the fantastic sound of this instrument. It is insanely wonderful.
Hope to get to a point that I build and play as well as you do
Buck dancin music !
Such a distinctive sound from that gourd. Goes well with that song.
Pretty Neat cuzin🙋🧙♂️👍Praise The Gord
That banjo sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing this!
Love it
Good gourd, man, that was fantastic! Keep it up.
That was awesome.
Excellent man🤙🏼✌🏼🤙🏼
Outstanding! We appreciate it .
Skills
Beautiful
Wonderful
A particularly good instrument.
Awesome job!
Another good one Clifton thank you very much
Thanks......
Wow, awesome music and singing. Thanks for sharing this song
Cool, l love it!😎♥️👍