There is no dentist. The graphic artist is playing Dobro and singing baritone, the retired instrument repairman and luthier is playing mandolin and singing tenor, the computer analyst (they called him a "computer mathematician" in the 70s) is playing banjo, the mapmaker (and my dad) is playing bass, and the Otolaryngolical surgeon (Ear, Nose and Wallet, as Duffey called him) is playing the D45 and singing lead. Phil Rosenthal is the only one who never held a real job, as far as I know
Dang near a perfect song. Some of the best backup music you will ever hear from every one of them. Outstanding. Sad that Duffy is gone and this lineup will never be on stage together again.
Since 1970 I've caught the Seldom Scene every Thursday nite til I headed west in '73; they were the greatest! Always had tremendous guest-Emmylou;Rondstatt;Lowell George Tony Rice;John McKuen;Byron Berline; Norman Blake;on and on-one great guest after another- The Original group with John Starling will always be my favorite ; but they have always added great Players as the Band changed
I know that stage well, played on it several times. It was the original location in Hillsdale, NY where the Winterhawk festival was held until 2007. The Berkshires festival was last held there in 1980, so the video had to be from '78, '79 or '80 to have both Phil Rosenthal on that stage. If someone really wants to sleuth this and has the old festival programs, at 3:11 in, John Duffey's watch shows 12:35 AM. Keep in mind that the shows at this festival always ran late as the day went on.
Ran late, you say? Ha! Ran well into the next day. I lived a mile away and remember dragging ourselves home at 3 a.m. or later and waking up sometime mid-morning w/ my feet tapping as they started up again. BTW, the festival actually was in Ancramdale. They used Hillsdale since it was at least on the map! Such good times~thanks for the memories.
Rich, it could not have been those years, i was there. And the transition was stark (I got to hear the Chris Stifel audition), so this woulda been Starling sitting in.
I remember this night like it was yesterday, every time I watch this video it brings goosebumps. The whole night was magical, but this set was the best of them all (except maybe the last set with everyone jamming at about 3:00AM!)
Yes, that's John Starling barging in, kicking Phil to the curb - best sound ever, these five. Tom Gray, superb on bass, Mike Auldridge on the dobro..a heart could swoon down into the depth s of this very fine song** I once wrote an article for the Blueprint newspaper on Clair Lynch and John Starling performing together at the Birchmere. Those were the days****
This was the Duanesburg stage... not the original sight in Ancramdale. The late, legendary Mike Auldridge playing his favorite reso -- #426 Regal/Dobro.
Just last night was playing the Johnny Rivers version of this excellent song. It's on his 1974 Atlantic LP ROAD, got Linda Ronstadt on background vocals. If Seldom Scene have been around since 1970 did they record it first?
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Quite the best Bluegrass Group in the last 50 years. Thank you Seldom Scene.
Absolutely.
They brought some soul to the singing
RIP John Starling
Mike Auldridge's playing is gorgeous on this song. It always my favorite part of this song.
There is no dentist. The graphic artist is playing Dobro and singing baritone, the retired instrument repairman and luthier is playing mandolin and singing tenor, the computer analyst (they called him a "computer mathematician" in the 70s) is playing banjo, the mapmaker (and my dad) is playing bass, and the Otolaryngolical surgeon (Ear, Nose and Wallet, as Duffey called him) is playing the D45 and singing lead. Phil Rosenthal is the only one who never held a real job, as far as I know
Thanks for setting that straight my friend, may God bless you and your family, peace out!!!☯️
I knew John Starling for years. I moved and got a new doctor, I was sad when I heard he died, he was such a nice man.
Best Bluegrass group ever. IMHO. The original members that is.
Dang near a perfect song. Some of the best backup music you will ever hear from every one of them. Outstanding. Sad that Duffy is gone and this lineup will never be on stage together again.
In the years since you wrote that, we've lost Starling and Mike. Only Tom and Ben remain.
Rip John Duffy, Mike Auldridge, and John Starling......never will be Seldom scene without them......
John Starling has one of the best voices in country.
Starling and Duffy were absolutely great on this one!!!
Sterling and Duffey together was The best
sharing this with my family on facebook, thanks for posting this fine clip of our dear Mike
Ginny Auldridge
RIP JOHN STARLING !!
Best live wait a minute by the Original Seldom Scene!!!
Awesome song, one of my favorites, RIP Duffy
Since 1970 I've caught the Seldom Scene every Thursday nite til I headed west in '73; they were the greatest! Always had tremendous guest-Emmylou;Rondstatt;Lowell George Tony Rice;John McKuen;Byron Berline; Norman Blake;on and on-one great guest after another- The Original group with John Starling will always be my favorite ; but they have always added great Players as the Band changed
wish I was there, greatest ,hands down
One of my favorite tunes by the Scene!
Thanks for posting....
That dobro. Aldridge is a king.
Larry the legend , lol
So good
I always enjoy seeing my uncle Mike in these videos, especially since I moved so far away
I know that stage well, played on it several times. It was the original location in Hillsdale, NY where the Winterhawk festival was held until 2007. The Berkshires festival was last held there in 1980, so the video had to be from '78, '79 or '80 to have both Phil Rosenthal on that stage.
If someone really wants to sleuth this and has the old festival programs, at 3:11 in, John Duffey's watch shows 12:35 AM. Keep in mind that the shows at this festival always ran late as the day went on.
Ran late, you say? Ha! Ran well into the next day. I lived a mile away and remember dragging ourselves home at 3 a.m. or later and waking up sometime mid-morning w/ my feet tapping as they started up again. BTW, the festival actually was in Ancramdale. They used Hillsdale since it was at least on the map! Such good times~thanks for the memories.
wow, that takes me back. wonderful!
Ginny
Rich, it could not have been those years, i was there. And the transition was stark (I got to hear the Chris Stifel audition), so this woulda been Starling sitting in.
R.I.P. Mike Auldridge 29.12.2012
LOVE this song! Thanks for posting
Keep John Starling in your prayers.
He passed away last night Laura. Tony got the call.
Pamela Hodges-Rice I’m reminded of this, another beautiful song.
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@@Quamela several of us only got the news as we were celebrating Tom's wedding to Barb Diedrich. Was sad news.
The best of the best!
Seldom scene or unseen They’re The Bestest
awesome. my fav Duffy song
AS good as anything the Beatles recorded
Apples and oranges. Can't compare. In case you're still alive and coherent😅
Thanks for posting
LW
Hey, I almost started cryin
I remember this night like it was yesterday, every time I watch this video it brings goosebumps. The whole night was magical, but this set was the best of them all (except maybe the last set with everyone jamming at about 3:00AM!)
john duffy
mandolin king from the boys... seldom scene .coolest band
Yes, that's John Starling barging in, kicking Phil to the curb - best sound ever, these five. Tom Gray, superb on bass, Mike Auldridge on the dobro..a heart could swoon down into the depth s of this very fine song** I once wrote an article for the Blueprint newspaper on Clair Lynch and John Starling performing together at the Birchmere. Those were the days****
RIP Mike Auldridge .
Kudos on the audio quality! I listen to this one w/ headphones on a regular basis, always surprised how good it sounds! Soundboard?
Tremendous.
This was the Duanesburg stage... not the original sight in Ancramdale.
The late, legendary Mike Auldridge playing his favorite reso -- #426 Regal/Dobro.
Just last night was playing the Johnny Rivers version of this excellent song. It's on his 1974 Atlantic LP ROAD, got Linda Ronstadt on background vocals. If Seldom Scene have been around since 1970 did they record it first?
Old Grass sounds so sweet after all the New Grass.
Julie??????
is that the dentist singing lead?
Peter Putnam dr John starling, ENT
GJ
the dentist is singing tenor