Not sure if that statement is accurate. I found, "Jimi Hendrix was once asked how it feels to be the best guitar player in the world. He replied - ask Rory Gallagher." I of course believe Roy could play any stringed instrument as a master.
Im 73, and loved Roy Clark, his talent was superb to me, but often was hidden by his antics on Hee Haw, Ive personally never heard a better guitarist .. Ill never forget him..such a great TALENT!!
The first version I heard as a kid, in the sixties, was from the Son's Of The Pioneers. No matter, still a great song. Roy was known for playing most of his music up tempo to showcase his speed and skill.
They were the very first to record it in 1949. Great harmonizing group with Roy Rogers at one time and then came along Rex Allen and later Rex Allen, jr.
It was written and recorded by Stan Jones and the Death Valley Rangers in 1948. Then by Burl Ives, Vaughn Monroe, Bing Crosby, and Peggy Lee each in 1949 Sons of the Pioneers released their version in 1959.
My Mom met Mr Clark in the 70's when he came to Durham NC to Duke University for the Rice diet. In truth he was a shy and humble man who change on stage to his persona.
Roy Clark is a master entertainer. He is a wonderful singer in the way he conveys emotion when he sings. My favorite song of his is "Thank God and Greyhound You're Gone". I think you would enjoy it, too.
Roy was an entertainer. He didn't just play and sing at his concerts. He added humor and connected with his audience. The feeling that it was just a big family reunion and Uncle Roy was there to have fun too. A rare talent these days.
Sis's music-major hubby was involved in a fund raiser for their music programs. My b-i-law was at the venue in charge and his buddy was tasked with picking up Roy at the at the airport and getting him to the campus venue and then the stage sober enough to perform. Front row, 8-10 feet away from him--it was a GREAT show! He was an ENTERTAINER. His band was right up there with him. Very early 1970s.
You will not find a more accomplished musician than Roy Clark. If it has strings he can play it and do so masterfully! No matter the genres he will never disappoint you .
What I haven’t heard is anything about the quality of the band players. They have to be so awesome to make sure the whole experience wonderful. Well done to the band members.
This song was actually written by Stan Jones in 1948. It's been a hit for several artists through the years. My personal favorite is the rendition done by The Outlaws.
I grew up listening to Roy Clark before he was popular....The first time I heard and watched him on tv I was smitten. The mastery and passion in his persona and his playing was amazing to dance with....my feet just never kept still.....When I finally learned some country western dance steps and requested Ghost Riders to be played....it was Roy Clark's rendition we danced to....Ghost Riders always gives me goose bumps...the words are as haunting as the melody. Loved your expressions as you enjoyed him as I have and did all those years ago.
A triple threat... Singer... Songwriter... Instrumentalist... You should review "Yesterday, When I Was Young"... So much emotion... An anthem of life...
Roy Clark was a legend!! Please pull up Ghostriders in the Sky with Roy and Glen Campbell playing this together!! Roy on an electric 6 string Telecaster and Glen playing the electric 12 string Glen is a HUGE guitar talent as well!
Check out Roy's song, "Yesterday, When I Was Young." As some have mentioned, Roy was hilarious on Hee Haw. As amazing a musician as he was, he was equally talented as a comedic actor. Don't miss checking out some of those skits they did.
Where, oh where are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I SEARCHED the world over and I thought I found true love, you MET another and phtbbbbbbbt! you was gone! Sorry, I just had to! I loved Hee Haw, when I was a kid we watched it every week! Roy Clark and Buck Owens, all the rest! Barbi Benton, Glen Campbell, Grandpa, the whole gang!
@@karylkline6442 That show certainly had some hot women on it. Among the many hotties were Barbi Benton, Misty Rowe, Gunilla Hutton, Cathy Baker...and my favorite: Lisa Todd.
Mickey Mantle heard Roy perform "Yesterday When I was Young" he thought the song fit his life rather well, and requested that Roy sing it at his funeral. When word reached Roy about Mickey's death he went to Dallas and did as he was asked.
This is an old song. You should hear The Sons of the Pioneers sing the vocal version. It has been around for decades. I have never heard Roy do a bad rendition of anything. He was a master at anything he put his mind to..
"Ghost Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend " is a cowboy-styled country/western song written in 1948 by American songwriter, film and television actor Stan Jones. A number of versions were crossover hits on the pop charts in 1949. (From Wikipedia). My favorite version is Sons of the Pioneers who recorded it in 1960, I think.
He may have told hokie jokes and he may have wore hokie clothes but his talent was anything but. He was one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century and one of the VERY best guitar players to ever pick up the instrument. He never asked but many looked up to him. They still do as witnessed by the number of reaction and tribute videos.
He was a master musician. I have so much respect for that man musically. He was so freakin talented. I grew up listening to the old country guys because of my grandparents. Some seriously talented musicians then.
I had the good fortune of seeing Roy Clark in Sparks, Nevada at the Nugget back in the 70s. In one song he started out with the guitar and then moved to a banjo, then a mandolin, then the piano AND then to a trumpet, all in one song! He really can do it all and masters them all. Then he ended the show with Malaguena, one man, one guitar, and one spotlight. He brought the house down.
Roy significantly increased the tempo from the original and some of his other versions. You could give that man anything with strings and he'd play it like the master we was. He is sorely missed.
Yesterday When I Was Young was written and first performed by Charles Aznavour, the great French/Armenian artist. Roy's version is great and Glen Campbell did a nice renditon as well. I am a big fan of all three artists.
Eddie also asked Alice Cooper to introduce him to Glen Campbell for some one on one guitar lessons. Alice and Glen were best friends and golfing buddies before Glen was diagnosed with Alzheimers.
I think the reason you are so impressed with Roy Clark is because you have a solid music background. You know musical greatness no matter the genre from which the performer comes.
It is the theme song for a Gene Autry movie titled "Riders in the Sky"! Johnny Cash did a version that went to number one, but his was not the original version either, originally it was done by Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers. Just thought you might like to know! Great reaction to Roy though, and I think Johnny's version is as good as Gene Autry's version. You should check them both out if you get a chance! Thank you for letting me sit in with you!
Bandleader and pretty awful singer Vaughn Monroe had the first major hit with the song. Frankie Laine in the early '60s had the most muscular version, which probably influenced Johnny Cash's.
@@MadisonD941 This was Laine's recording of Ghost Riders th-cam.com/video/8F1irdrNjWg/w-d-xo.html I think Frankie and Cash had the best (vocal) versions.
@@highnrising it's very good, thank you. I think I've heard it but it was probably a long time ago. And I can see how Johnny Cash's voice would fit also.
Yesterday, When I Was Young is a beautiful song. Also, watch his old comedy routines from the Jimmy Dean shows. His story about his guitar lesson book is classic.
Actually Burl Ives first recorded the song in 1949. Burl was famous for the voice of the snowman in the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christmas show among many other shows and his music.
Another song he wrote and sang was Thank God and Greyhound shes gone .he was a fabulous picker . But his sence of humor was always his strong point. I just loved him.
Roy was a genius musician, and a genius entertainer. It's a beautiful thing to see when the two come together. We don't need to add 'mythical statements' to upgrade his cred. It is what it is.
a friend talked me into going to a show with Roy and Mel Tillis. It was the best concert I ever attended. Roy Clark could play anything with strings. I never saw anyone who could play like that
I worked on a musical that Roy Clark played the main character in. After each performance of the show, his band did a concert for an additional 30-45 minutes. It was truly a great few weeks.
Roy Clark was a world-class guitarist and a showman in the very best sense of the world. I've seen videos of him performing "Margharena" (sp?) but I wonder if he's ever tried any classical guitar concerto with a full orchestra. It'd be a piece of cake for him, no doubt!
The Song "Ghost Riders in the Sky" was written by Stan Jones back in 1948.. It had been preformed by countless artist throughout the years. One of the earliest recordings is by Byrle Ives in 1949. The Blues Brothers (John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd) even featured it in their movie. I've heard versions by Peggy Lee, Johnny Cash, Roy Rogers, The Highwaymen, Sons of the Pioneers and many others.
Ghost riders was written in late 1940's, By Stan Jones, based on an 1880's cowboy legend. first recorded by Stan Jones in 1948, and later by Burl Ives, Vaughn Monroe, Peggy Lee, Bing Crosby, Riders in the Sky, and a host of others including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and more. a good performance for you to really see Roy Clark's talent comes from somewhere that might surprise you. he was a guest on " The Odd Couple" he plays a very energetic version of "Malaguena" I think you would be amazed.
Stanley Davis Jones (June 5, 1914 - December 13, 1963) was an American songwriter and actor, primarily writing Western music. He is best remembered for writing "Ghost Riders in the Sky".
this man came from a time when they didn't have flipping hair or fire works or huge light shows to dazzle the crowd all they had to work with was a bit of taint and years of HARD practice. perfect to you and me, but ill wager if you could ask him he could point out were he wasn't, this man WORKED at it! This is a man doing and tanking pride in his craft, his hands made art, when i hear this man play i am honored that when he played he played for us.
When my wife's father retired from the Air Force in the early 70s he settled with his English wife and 5 children back home in eastern Tennessee. Roy Clark used to visit and pick guitars with her uncle and older brother. Their farm was a place he could visit and get away from it all for a spell.
He hosted a landmark and top rated TV show. It was called Hee Haw, and it ran for twenty or thirty years from 1969 into the Nineties. It combined silly comedy skits with top of the charts live country performances.
Hey MrLBoyd, I have to whole heartedly agree with you about Roy! I grew up listening to country and of course watching HEEHAW, but back then I was too young to appreciate Roy. Roy Clarke had a spirit about him that always gave off a love of people and of his craft. He is/was one of the most genuine people in the business and I wish I understood earlier in my life. However you give off the same vibe MRLBOYD! Your spirit also shines through and your attitude in life is positive. Glad that I found you on YT!
This was also done by the "Sons of the Pioneers" from the 1940,s. There band included , among others, Roy Rogers, and Ken Kurtis from the series Gunsmoke, "Festus".
I was Roy’s production manager/sound engineer for a few decades starting in 1986. He was one of the most talented entertainers and all around great human being. I learned so much from traveling the world with him. I once apologized for bringing him a second stack of pictures for him to autograph and he said, “I might complain when I’m tired, but I’d sure hate it more if I wasn’t tired because they quit asking.”
I don't know if it's still available, but there used to be a video on youtube with Clark playing with 12-year-old Jimmy Henley on Banjo while Clark played the fiddle. Its a clip from Clark's TV show. As usual Clark is masterful and musically jokes back and forth with the youngster. Thing is, whether with the young kid or with anyone else, Clark never tried to upstage anyone. Rather, he gave others the spotlight. Having never really known about him before he died, I've come to realize he was a legend... and a gentleman.
Not all of Roy's songs are up-tempo. He does some great ballads also. One that you need to check out is a tear jerker called "Thank God And Greyhound".
The original version by Stan Jones was recorded in late 1948 or early 1949. A recording by Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers issued on Mercury records in May 1949. Fellow songwriter Eden Ahbez sent the song to Burl Ives, who recorded his own version in early 1949.
The original version of Ghost Riders in the Sky was done by Stan Jones was recorded in late 1948 or early 1949. A recording by Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers issued on Mercury 5320 in May 1949. Fellow songwriter Eden Ahbez sent the song to Burl Ives, who recorded his own version in early 1949.
Ghost Riders in the Sky was written by Stan Jones in 1948. Vaughn Monroe had a hit with it in 1949. Another great version was by Lorne Greene. Many others have sung it, including Marty Robbins, Burl Ives, Frankie Laine. The Sons of the Pioneer had a great version, too. Fun fact. In the very late 40s and early 50s, Ken Curtis was the Sons of the Pioneer lead singer. Yep, the same man who played Festus on Gunsmoke.
Roy Clark is so good that I thought he might be playing left handed for the fun/challenge of it. Didn't realize the screen was flipped. Heck. Give the man 5 minutes... he could probably play it left handed.
There's a version of this on youtube where Roy Clark is doing a duet w/Glen Campbell. Glen is on a 12 string and Clark on a 6 string. It's phenomenal.
Roy is playing a 12 string in this version.
Awesome intro Glen. Cause their dueling on guitar was phenomenal.
yes yes....yes !!! I did view this.... let's see it again.
there are too many versions of everything,sole problem of society
@@markosporn8315 true.imposter's aka fake's
Someone once asked Jimi Hendrix what it was like to be the best guitar player on Earth. He said, “I don't know, ask Roy Clark.”
Not sure if that statement is accurate. I found, "Jimi Hendrix was once asked how it feels to be the best guitar player in the world. He replied - ask Rory Gallagher." I of course believe Roy could play any stringed instrument as a master.
Actually, the correct answer was Terry Kath of Chicago. Give Live Tanglewood 1970, 25 0r 6 till 4 a spin and ask the question again.
I keep seeing various versions of the so called quote, if they were all true, Jimi believes virtually EVERY guitarist was the best guitar player.
They asked Eric Clapton the same thing, he said "I don't know, ask Prince."
No, he said go ask Rory Gallagher
Roy could play the laces on my shoes.
To win a bet, an excellent guitarist I knew tuned and played a tennis racket.
I keep telling people, Roy Clark is an all time great in terms of stage presence and talent. A master of his craft.
Im 73, and loved Roy Clark, his talent was superb to me, but often was hidden by his antics on Hee Haw, Ive personally never heard a better guitarist .. Ill never forget him..such a great TALENT!!
The first version I heard as a kid, in the sixties, was from the Son's Of The Pioneers. No matter, still a great song.
Roy was known for playing most of his music up tempo to showcase his speed and skill.
They were the very first to record it in 1949. Great harmonizing group with Roy Rogers at one time and then came along Rex Allen and later Rex Allen, jr.
It was written and recorded by Stan Jones and the Death Valley Rangers in 1948.
Then by Burl Ives, Vaughn Monroe, Bing Crosby, and Peggy Lee each in 1949
Sons of the Pioneers released their version in 1959.
Yep, I remember The Sons of The Pioneers as well.
@@Christackleberry Thanks, the Vaughn Monroe version was the one I was familiar with, now need to find the Stan Jones & DVR version.
My Mom met Mr Clark in the 70's when he came to Durham NC to Duke University for the Rice diet. In truth he was a shy and humble man who change on stage to his persona.
Roy Clark is a master entertainer. He is a wonderful singer in the way he conveys emotion when he sings. My favorite song of his is "Thank God and Greyhound You're Gone". I think you would enjoy it, too.
Hitting that 12 string at that speed without missing a note. He was just amazing.
anything by Roy Clark. One of my favorite guitarists.
Roy was an entertainer. He didn't just play and sing at his concerts. He added humor and connected with his audience. The feeling that it was just a big family reunion and Uncle Roy was there to have fun too. A rare talent these days.
Sis's music-major hubby was involved in a fund raiser for their music programs. My b-i-law was at the venue in charge and his buddy was tasked with picking up Roy at the at the airport and getting him to the campus venue and then the stage sober enough to perform. Front row, 8-10 feet away from him--it was a GREAT show! He was an ENTERTAINER. His band was right up there with him. Very early 1970s.
Stand Jones actually wrote Ghostwriters In the Sky. I remember my brother playing it.
It was Stan Jones in 1948.
Happy to see you going into Roy Clark's work. Another one to look at if you haven't already is Jerry Reed.
You will not find a more accomplished musician than Roy Clark. If it has strings he can play it and do so masterfully! No matter the genres he will never disappoint you .
What I haven’t heard is anything about the quality of the band players. They have to be so awesome to make sure the whole experience wonderful. Well done to the band members.
This song was actually written by Stan Jones in 1948. It's been a hit for several artists through the years. My personal favorite is the rendition done by The Outlaws.
Dad says his is by Vaughan Monroe.
Son's of the Pioneers
If you watched Roy Clark tuning ... it's the most awesome tuning session in the world.
Whatever he does is great.
Roy Clark is probably the most underrated Guitar Player on the planet.
I grew up listening to Roy Clark before he was popular....The first time I heard and watched him on tv I was smitten. The mastery and passion in his persona and his playing was amazing to dance with....my feet just never kept still.....When I finally learned some country western dance steps and requested Ghost Riders to be played....it was Roy Clark's rendition we danced to....Ghost Riders always gives me goose bumps...the words are as haunting as the melody. Loved your expressions as you enjoyed him as I have and did all those years ago.
roy clark emits love and laughter in his shows thank you for the reaction smiles and love
A triple threat... Singer... Songwriter... Instrumentalist... You should review "Yesterday, When I Was Young"... So much emotion... An anthem of life...
Roy Clark was a legend!! Please pull up Ghostriders in the Sky with Roy and Glen Campbell playing this together!! Roy on an electric 6 string Telecaster and Glen playing the electric 12 string
Glen is a HUGE guitar talent as well!
Check out Roy's song, "Yesterday, When I Was Young." As some have mentioned, Roy was hilarious on Hee Haw. As amazing a musician as he was, he was equally talented as a comedic actor. Don't miss checking out some of those skits they did.
LOVED Hee Haw, we watched it every week!!!
Where, oh where are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I SEARCHED the world over and I thought I found true love, you MET another and phtbbbbbbbt! you was gone! Sorry, I just had to! I loved Hee Haw, when I was a kid we watched it every week! Roy Clark and Buck Owens, all the rest! Barbi Benton, Glen Campbell, Grandpa, the whole gang!
@@karylkline6442 That show certainly had some hot women on it. Among the many hotties were Barbi Benton, Misty Rowe, Gunilla Hutton, Cathy Baker...and my favorite: Lisa Todd.
I suggested this as song as well! Thanks for adding your suggestion!!
Mickey Mantle heard Roy perform "Yesterday When I was Young" he thought the song fit his life rather well, and requested that Roy sing it at his funeral. When word reached Roy about Mickey's death he went to Dallas and did as he was asked.
This is an old song. You should hear The Sons of the Pioneers sing the vocal version. It has been around for decades. I have never heard Roy do a bad rendition of anything. He was a master at anything he put his mind to..
"Ghost Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend " is a cowboy-styled country/western song written in 1948 by American songwriter, film and television actor Stan Jones. A number of versions were crossover hits on the pop charts in 1949. (From Wikipedia). My favorite version is Sons of the Pioneers who recorded it in 1960, I think.
i think they sang that song in some roy rogers movies,long before 1960
@@jamesbutcher2729 yes they did. But MY favorite version is Sons of the Pioneers.
@@lkreinmiller-author yes -i was referring to the sons of the pioneers from early rogers movies
@@jamesbutcher2729 , good memory. I remember hearing them on records, but I wasn’t allowed to go to many movies so I didn’t make the connection.
He may have told hokie jokes and he may have wore hokie clothes but his talent was anything but. He was one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century and one of the VERY best guitar players to ever pick up the instrument. He never asked but many looked up to him. They still do as witnessed by the number of reaction and tribute videos.
He was a master musician. I have so much respect for that man musically. He was so freakin talented. I grew up listening to the old country guys because of my grandparents. Some seriously talented musicians then.
You need to hear a version with the lyrics, they are awesome and the epitome of a true Country & Western song.
I had the good fortune of seeing Roy Clark in Sparks, Nevada at the Nugget back in the 70s. In one song he started out with the guitar and then moved to a banjo, then a mandolin, then the piano AND then to a trumpet, all in one song! He really can do it all and masters them all. Then he ended the show with Malaguena, one man, one guitar, and one spotlight. He brought the house down.
Thanks for reminding me of the super incredible Roy Clark!! He was as nice a guy as he was a player!
I'll watch anything Roy Clark!!!! Lol. He was such an amazing talent. Grew up watching him. My Dad just loved him.
Roy significantly increased the tempo from the original and some of his other versions. You could give that man anything with strings and he'd play it like the master we was. He is sorely missed.
Roy on the Odd Couple. A must see.
He has a great voice. Check out Yesterday When I Was Young. He wrote it as well!
Yesterday When I Was Young was written and first performed by Charles Aznavour, the great French/Armenian artist. Roy's version is great and Glen Campbell did a nice renditon as well. I am a big fan of all three artists.
Practiced until his finger bleed! Ultimate dedicated musician!!
You need to watch him on the old TV show hee-haw. His banjo playing is awesome.
When I was a kid, I thought Hee-Haw was just corny stuff my parents watched. It took a while to realize how great the musicians actually were.
I love it when you state the obvious!
Sometimes it just needs to be done when you get it!
Roy Clark is an icon, and could play so many different instruments.
You're right, he was a musical genius. If it had strings he could play it.
I remember seeing this on tv as a small child. My dad loved his guy. Roy put in work.
Eddie Van Halen considered Roy Clark the best guitarist ever.
High praise indeed, from one master to another! R.I.P to two true masters! You are missed! 👍
Eddie also asked Alice Cooper to introduce him to Glen Campbell for some one on one guitar lessons. Alice and Glen were best friends and golfing buddies before Glen was diagnosed with Alzheimers.
That song has been around and performed by many artists for many many years.
GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY was one of my favorites growing up. It was done by the blues brothers also
I think the reason you are so impressed with Roy Clark is because you have a solid music background. You know musical greatness no matter the genre from which the performer comes.
I saw Roy Clark at the Mid State Fair in Paso Robles in about 1975. He was great.
Saw him live, twice. I love when he does "thank God and Greyhound you're gone".
It is the theme song for a Gene Autry movie titled "Riders in the Sky"!
Johnny Cash did a version that went to number one, but his was not the original version either, originally it was done by Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers. Just thought you might like to know!
Great reaction to Roy though, and I think Johnny's version is as good as Gene Autry's version. You should check them both out if you get a chance! Thank you for letting me sit in with you!
Johnny Cash's version was also a cover. The song goes back to the late '40s. Burl Ives had a big hit with it but his may have been a cover also.
Bandleader and pretty awful singer Vaughn Monroe had the first major hit with the song. Frankie Laine in the early '60s had the most muscular version, which probably influenced Johnny Cash's.
@@highnrising my first memory of Frankie Laine is the theme from the TV show-> Rawhide. I was a little girl, but I was impressed with his voice.
@@MadisonD941 This was Laine's recording of Ghost Riders
th-cam.com/video/8F1irdrNjWg/w-d-xo.html
I think Frankie and Cash had the best (vocal) versions.
@@highnrising it's very good, thank you. I think I've heard it but it was probably a long time ago. And I can see how Johnny Cash's voice would fit also.
I believe Gene Autrey had a hit with this song, too.
I feel like I can imagine the entire story of the song just by his incredible guitar work
Every Saturday night my mom and dad watched Hee haw Roy and friends they were amazing.
Whether it’s Nashville or Motown almost all music genres have effected my life. Thanks for your share. Love this stuff!
Roy's finger-picking the strings is unparreled; watching his hand alternating is magical
Roy will be greatly missed, he was such a great guy and a phenomenal musician
Yesterday, When I Was Young is a beautiful song. Also, watch his old comedy routines from the Jimmy Dean shows. His story about his guitar lesson book is classic.
As a kid my jaw was no the floor when Roy Clark would put on a performance like this.💯😎
Actually Burl Ives first recorded the song in 1949. Burl was famous for the voice of the snowman in the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christmas show among many other shows and his music.
I feel like I’m sharing the music I grew up on with an old friend. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Another song he wrote and sang was Thank God and Greyhound shes gone .he was a fabulous picker . But his sence of humor was always his strong point. I just loved him.
He had the most unbelievable right hand I have ever seen.
Howdy from western Colorado!
🤠👋from Texas
He was, indeed, world-class! 👍
Roy was a genius musician, and a genius entertainer. It's a beautiful thing to see when the two come together. We don't need to add 'mythical statements' to upgrade his cred. It is what it is.
Another group in country ... Alabama , Angel's among us beautiful song.
a friend talked me into going to a show with Roy and Mel Tillis. It was the best concert I ever attended. Roy Clark could play anything with strings. I never saw anyone who could play like that
I worked on a musical that Roy Clark played the main character in. After each performance of the show, his band did a concert for an additional 30-45 minutes. It was truly a great few weeks.
Roy Clark was always my favorite musician on Hee Haw when I was growing up in the last century
When Roy makes... literally MAKES a guitar SING...
automatic mic drop‼️😳🤯👍🏽👍🏽
WOW‼️
I so love listening to a master of the 12 string guitar!!!!!! So says Austin Tx!!!!!! 😎🍸
This just gives me chills!
Roy Clark was a world-class guitarist and a showman in the very best sense of the world. I've seen videos of him performing "Margharena" (sp?) but I wonder if he's ever tried any classical guitar concerto with a full orchestra. It'd be a piece of cake for him, no doubt!
Mr L Boyd ...love your channel and down to earth nature. Man keep it up!!!
It's fun to see the attitude change about Roy from the first listen to today's look see.
I grew up hearing about how awesome he was at guitar and that he was one of the best
I had the utter privilege of seeing him play live. If it had strings he could play it.
Love your spirit bro!🙏👍
Awe-inspiring, as a musician and a good human being 🔥💕
The Song "Ghost Riders in the Sky" was written by Stan Jones back in 1948.. It had been preformed by countless artist throughout the years. One of the earliest recordings is by Byrle Ives in 1949. The Blues Brothers (John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd) even featured it in their movie. I've heard versions by Peggy Lee, Johnny Cash, Roy Rogers, The Highwaymen, Sons of the Pioneers and many others.
Ghost riders was written in late 1940's, By Stan Jones, based on an 1880's cowboy legend. first recorded by Stan Jones in 1948, and later by Burl Ives, Vaughn Monroe, Peggy Lee, Bing Crosby, Riders in the Sky, and a host of others including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and more. a good performance for you to really see Roy Clark's talent comes from somewhere that might surprise you. he was a guest on " The Odd Couple" he plays a very energetic version of "Malaguena" I think you would be amazed.
Roy and Dwight Clark were nice people when I met them at their Gun Shop in Warrenton, VA. Back in the 1980s.
dang what a great band
Stanley Davis Jones (June 5, 1914 - December 13, 1963) was an American songwriter and actor, primarily writing Western music. He is best remembered for writing "Ghost Riders in the Sky".
this man came from a time when they didn't have flipping hair or fire works or huge light shows to dazzle the crowd all they had to work with was a bit of taint and years of HARD practice. perfect to you and me, but ill wager if you could ask him he could point out were he wasn't, this man WORKED at it! This is a man doing and tanking pride in his craft, his hands made art, when i hear this man play i am honored that when he played he played for us.
Ol Roy Clark will always be a legend, one of the best pickers that ever lived.
one of those vest pocket pistols you never expect...well done
Thank God and Greyhound, Roy Clark
When my wife's father retired from the Air Force in the early 70s he settled with his English wife and 5 children back home in eastern Tennessee. Roy Clark used to visit and pick guitars with her uncle and older brother. Their farm was a place he could visit and get away from it all for a spell.
He hosted a landmark and top rated TV show. It was called Hee Haw, and it ran for twenty or thirty years from 1969 into the Nineties. It combined silly comedy skits with top of the charts live country performances.
Hey MrLBoyd, I have to whole heartedly agree with you about Roy! I grew up listening to country and of course watching HEEHAW, but back then I was too young to appreciate Roy.
Roy Clarke had a spirit about him that always gave off a love of people and of his craft. He is/was one of the most genuine people in the business and I wish
I understood earlier in my life.
However you give off the same vibe MRLBOYD! Your spirit also shines through
and your attitude in life is positive. Glad that I found you on YT!
This was also done by the "Sons of the Pioneers" from the 1940,s. There band included , among others, Roy Rogers, and Ken Kurtis from the series Gunsmoke, "Festus".
I was Roy’s production manager/sound engineer for a few decades starting in 1986. He was one of the most talented entertainers and all around great human being. I learned so much from traveling the world with him. I once apologized for bringing him a second stack of pictures for him to autograph and he said, “I might complain when I’m tired, but I’d sure hate it more if I wasn’t tired because they quit asking.”
We saw Roy live in Marshall,Texas at our civic center and it was great!
Roy was the best. He could play a box with strings and make it sound good
I don't know if it's still available, but there used to be a video on youtube with Clark playing with 12-year-old Jimmy Henley on Banjo while Clark played the fiddle. Its a clip from Clark's TV show. As usual Clark is masterful and musically jokes back and forth with the youngster. Thing is, whether with the young kid or with anyone else, Clark never tried to upstage anyone. Rather, he gave others the spotlight. Having never really known about him before he died, I've come to realize he was a legend... and a gentleman.
Not all of Roy's songs are up-tempo. He does some great ballads also. One that you need to check out is a tear jerker called "Thank God And Greyhound".
I sang that song when my ex wife left me.
The original version by Stan Jones was recorded in late 1948 or early 1949. A recording by Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers issued on Mercury records in May 1949. Fellow songwriter Eden Ahbez sent the song to Burl Ives, who recorded his own version in early 1949.
Very cool! Thank you for posting!
Roy Clark is a beast
The original version of Ghost Riders in the Sky was done by Stan Jones was recorded in late 1948 or early 1949. A recording by Stan Jones and his Death Valley Rangers issued on Mercury 5320 in May 1949. Fellow songwriter Eden Ahbez sent the song to Burl Ives, who recorded his own version in early 1949.
Ghost Riders in the Sky was written by Stan Jones in 1948. Vaughn Monroe had a hit with it in 1949. Another great version was by Lorne Greene. Many others have sung it, including Marty Robbins, Burl Ives, Frankie Laine. The Sons of the Pioneer had a great version, too. Fun fact. In the very late 40s and early 50s, Ken Curtis was the Sons of the Pioneer lead singer. Yep, the same man who played Festus on Gunsmoke.
Roy Clark is so good that I thought he might be playing left handed for the fun/challenge of it. Didn't realize the screen was flipped. Heck. Give the man 5 minutes... he could probably play it left handed.