Chris Scruggs on George Jones, Johnny Paycheck, Merle Haggard, The Byrds, Waylon Jennings

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  • Chris Scruggs shares stories about George Jones, Johnny Paycheck, Merle Haggard, The Byrds, Waylon Jennings and more.
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Komentáře • 144

  • @otisgibbs
    @otisgibbs  Před 9 měsíci +46

    I made this compilation in hopes of making it easier for people to find all of these stories. Please feel free to share a link with your favorite Chris Scruggs fan.

    • @MichaelHattem
      @MichaelHattem Před 9 měsíci +3

      10 more hours of this please, Otis!

    • @nealmccarthy5903
      @nealmccarthy5903 Před 9 měsíci +1

      TY OG! 🎵😎👍

    • @tedijune6759
      @tedijune6759 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ❤❤❤I was blessed to see-hear Johnny Paycheck while we were on tour in Hayes, Kansas. He was kind, talented, sounded great.

  • @michaelholley2976
    @michaelholley2976 Před 9 měsíci +23

    Somebody give Chris his own Nashville talk show.

    • @jennifursun3303
      @jennifursun3303 Před 14 dny +1

      wish he or Kenny V would write a book

    • @michaelholley2976
      @michaelholley2976 Před 14 dny

      @@jennifursun3303 Kenny has some good Tom Petty and Lucinda Williams stories.

  • @travisvenuti
    @travisvenuti Před 9 měsíci +21

    I could listen to Chris Scruggs forever!

  • @JayBirdsChannel
    @JayBirdsChannel Před 3 měsíci +9

    What I love about this guy is that he’s not only a great musician, but he KNOWS where he came from and who paved that path, and KNOWS it’s important to know it and to give them their credit. He’s a legit historian. This was so amazing to listen to. Thanks for all of it!

  • @doughill8475
    @doughill8475 Před 9 měsíci +67

    How anyone can talk so articulately for so long (even given that these are edited together snippets) is amazing to me -- I can't get two sentences out without five "Uhs" and and three pauses searching for the right word. Plus the fact that his depth of knowledge is such a treasure trove. Loved he's stories about Billy Joe Shaver especially.

    • @heftyjay1
      @heftyjay1 Před 9 měsíci +7

      Could watch him talk for hours!

    • @jimhurlbut3649
      @jimhurlbut3649 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Funny you should mention this as I was just mentioning to a friend as we were watching a gal flawlessly narrating a YT video that it's WAY harder to do than it looks!

    • @Zepster77
      @Zepster77 Před 9 měsíci +2

      That’s (a type of) genius is what it is…

    • @SeeCSeesCC
      @SeeCSeesCC Před 9 měsíci +2

      All his natural musical passion and musical genetics. His Mom and Uncle Ron ❤are PNW royalty I’m proud to say

    • @truckertn
      @truckertn Před 9 měsíci +4

      it's why marty calls him professor scruggs..

  • @loosieclocker
    @loosieclocker Před 9 měsíci +19

    The Superlatives are the best band going, and their collective knowledge is simply insane

  • @BarneeFife
    @BarneeFife Před 9 měsíci +15

    Always a pleasure listening to Chris and Kenny Vaughn… Great stories, great knowledge, great talent..

  • @lbshore
    @lbshore Před 9 měsíci +10

    These sessions are like going to university. Thank you.

  • @buck13horn
    @buck13horn Před 9 měsíci +33

    Chris Scruggs is a walking encyclopedia of authentic country music and conveys a wonderfully articulate and entertaining mix of interesting information and well-timed humor. And this interview was the best of many I’ve viewed with him due to Otis’s typical superb questions and willingness to let Chris elaborate. All the Byrds stuff was especially informative and illuminating, particularly for a Byrds know-it-all like me.

    • @jennifursun3303
      @jennifursun3303 Před 14 dny

      look at who his parents and relatives are that sure helped

  • @TheMoodyLoners
    @TheMoodyLoners Před 9 měsíci +11

    Chris is a walking encyclopedia of Nashville's golden era.

  • @billtice5057
    @billtice5057 Před 9 měsíci +11

    This man has more country music history information in him than the world has ears to hear. Fantastic! I wish I could roll down the highway with him and the rest of the Superlatives for a weekend! 😊

  • @michaelconnors5732
    @michaelconnors5732 Před 5 měsíci +4

    What a country music historian he is! A walking treasure trove of beautiful stories. So glad he’s keeping those memories alive.

  • @Whiteyholmes08
    @Whiteyholmes08 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Chris Scruggs is captivating… What a knowledgeable story teller… love him as a musician as well…

  • @vincedugar4840
    @vincedugar4840 Před 9 měsíci +15

    It's a pure joy learning this country music history.

  • @robertrohrs9195
    @robertrohrs9195 Před 9 měsíci +9

    I could listen to Chris for hours, has lived it his whole life. Another great interview Otis, thank you

  • @celebratingtheclassicswithearl
    @celebratingtheclassicswithearl Před 9 měsíci +11

    So much history from Mr. Scruggs, Thank you so much for sharing Otis🎼❤️

  • @dbob3405
    @dbob3405 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Love to be on the tour bus listening to Scruggs, Kenny Vaughan and Marty Stuart swapping stories and discussing music-I could listen to these guys all day long. Otis is one of the best hosts ever-he books great guests and never gets in the way-thanks for getting this “inside baseball” information out there. It really enhances the music having the history and context for these great songs and amazing artists

  • @calnonhardy4002
    @calnonhardy4002 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Love these recollections by Scruggs, Vaughan and etc. I ‘d love to hear something about the “Renegade Picker “ Steve Young.

  • @kirnagar
    @kirnagar Před 9 měsíci +8

    Great interview. Loved the Haggard stories. Chris is so talented and knowledgeable.

  • @floridadawg9857
    @floridadawg9857 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Great to here from Chris , He's a awesome story teller with a ton of musical knowledge. He's also a huge asset to Marty Stuarts Fabulous Superlatives

  • @philiplacey5430
    @philiplacey5430 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Chris talking about Merle Haggard was just excellent. It's a good thing he's so easy to listen to because you can't shut him up!

  • @PeasGraveny
    @PeasGraveny Před 9 měsíci +6

    Chris has a real story-telling talent. I could listen to this stuff for hours. He even manages to pull off that neckerchief and that aint easy!

  • @scottlooper3505
    @scottlooper3505 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Hey Otis - us Bluegrass fans would love to hear Chris talk a bit about his Grandaddy Earl. Thanks for these great videos.

  • @JohnLeePedimore
    @JohnLeePedimore Před 9 měsíci +8

    The reason McGuinn used so much compression was a result of the recording session for the first single release of Tambourine Man. The wrecking crew was used on that first single instead of the band. McGuinn, who was also a studio player at the time, was the only band member who played on the single. They recorded it at Columbia records and at that time Columbia was recording mostly classical and orchestra music. The sound engineers were concerned that this "Rock" music would damage their equipment so they put heavy compression on Roger's 12 string. He really liked the sound and wanted to re-create it when they played live so he installed the VOX compressor unit into his guitar.

  • @jeffisaac8000
    @jeffisaac8000 Před 9 měsíci +5

    There are people who can speak musically at a high level and also speak about music at a high level . I put Chris in the same upper echelon with Winton Marsalis . You can listen to them play music or talk about music all day long . He is a treasure

  • @farmworkMi
    @farmworkMi Před 9 měsíci +5

    I think paycheck is easily one of the best song writers or story tellers in the outlaw movement and was one of the last true outlaw

  • @lamppostwillie
    @lamppostwillie Před 9 měsíci +8

    Wow, Chris is such an interesting and knowledgeable guy. Thanks for this.

    • @american_cosmic
      @american_cosmic Před 9 měsíci +2

      I love people like that.... walking, talking music encyclopedias or historians that help to preserve so many cool stories and experiences related to some of the most influential artists of all time... these stories are precious! How fortunate that they can be uploaded to youtube to share, but also to have a chance of maybe preserving the legacies of these artists so other people and even future generations will have the opportunity to discover these artists for themselves.

  • @sixpakdrinkur
    @sixpakdrinkur Před 9 měsíci +5

    I love this, Otis. Chris is so genuinely enthusiastic - and a great player.

  • @seriouskaraoke879
    @seriouskaraoke879 Před 5 měsíci +2

    BR549 -- I knew it!!!!
    Damn, he's a walking encylopedia. Very cool. Terrific stories and details.

  • @swellcat66
    @swellcat66 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I like the way you talk.

  • @MelvinHughesatp
    @MelvinHughesatp Před 9 měsíci +10

    I got out of the army in 1975 at Fort Campbell, KY and started studying music at Austin Peay, up in Clarksville, TN. My violin professor was Sollie Fott who was one of those A listed fiddlers. I believe he also was the first chair fiddle in Johnny Cash's house orchestra for the Johnny Cash Show. What a time! What incredible musicians!!! Otis, I really enjoy all of your videos but this one was exceptional! Thank you and Chris Scruggs!

    • @anthonymaccherone
      @anthonymaccherone Před 9 měsíci +1

      Way cool. In 1975 I served in the 2/75th Rangers Airborne with Johnny Horton's brother Gary. We played guitar and sang together on the rare days we were not in the field.

  • @sundownsigns
    @sundownsigns Před 9 měsíci +3

    I love listening to Chris Scruggs! What a wealth of music history!

  • @kylemoran4343
    @kylemoran4343 Před 9 měsíci +13

    Thanks Otis ! Chris is an amazing talent in his own right, and I love listening to him tell stories and history about the music, players, and industry in general. He could be another Joe Chambers (RIP) down at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum. I would enjoy Chris interviewing the greats, before their all gone.
    Cheers to you both !

    • @Caperhere
      @Caperhere Před 9 měsíci +2

      Yes, be a shame to not get his knowledge down on paper, or vocally.

    • @mtc4him201
      @mtc4him201 Před 9 měsíci +2

      That's what I was thinking, another Joe Chambers, Marty Stuart etc...

  • @stevie6423
    @stevie6423 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Chris Scruggs is a true music scholar

  • @tomrooney3059
    @tomrooney3059 Před 9 měsíci +4

    What a great encyclopedia of early C & W Music ❤

  • @Thomasgene
    @Thomasgene Před 9 měsíci +2

    This Man is a treasure! No he is a TREASURE! Thank you!

  • @cumbiajazz9349
    @cumbiajazz9349 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Professor Scruggs!🤠

  • @bradhardisty1652
    @bradhardisty1652 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Chris is a walking encyclopedia of gear, technique etc from the classic era and he can play what he talks about. It's great to see him in Marty's band. I wrote this on one of Deke's posts, the two of them could pull off a Chester and Lester type record more than anybody I know. They both know the gear, the songs etc. They would be great to play with the standards and bring them to a new generation with that fun approach. I was happy to see the vid clip of them jamming at Norms Rare Guitars. I guess if it's feasible, it might happen.

  • @anthonymaccherone
    @anthonymaccherone Před 9 měsíci +2

    A brilliant instrumentalist in his own right.

  • @lindseytackett3098
    @lindseytackett3098 Před měsícem +1

    I was lucky enough to be in a bar band that opened for Shaver at a bar in Chillicothe Ohio in the mid 90s. An unforgettable experience for sure.

  • @BobDennison
    @BobDennison Před měsícem +1

    fabulous

  • @jayjaynella4539
    @jayjaynella4539 Před 9 měsíci +4

    What a great interview Otis. Chris is a living encyclopedia of music. And he talks so well.

  • @dannyguillory8941
    @dannyguillory8941 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I just started watching and this is fantastic! It dawned on me (about this country of ours) that if people would lay their guns down and pick up instruments: what a different world we would live in! I'm not a 'believer' (my degree is in Anthropology) but I am well acquainted with verses from the bible: one day they will turn their swords into pruning hooks and make war no more. Maybe, people should just turn their guns in and buy instruments.

  • @markleyva3108
    @markleyva3108 Před 9 měsíci +5

    “I think Paycheck was a bit of a character too”
    Quite the hot take, Chris. 😂
    Chris is always a great storyteller.

  • @american_cosmic
    @american_cosmic Před 9 měsíci +6

    Otis, I love your channel so much. So much information, so many great stories about some really cool and influential people!

  • @MrStannyboy
    @MrStannyboy Před 9 měsíci +2

    Mr Gibbs, this is a masterpiece! Love Chris and you sir!!

  • @waynemiracle8928
    @waynemiracle8928 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I loved this! I could listen to Chris all day long!

  • @rogerwilliams2629
    @rogerwilliams2629 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That was so great, the whole rhing. Im a Merle nut, so that was my favorite part but man .i nerded out on the whole conversation.

  • @galenbrewer4229
    @galenbrewer4229 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This is great! I can listen to stories about the Byrds and Merle Haggard all day long. That Byrds “reunion” tour came through Austin. Wonderful show and event! Thanks!

  • @chrisbrowning6102
    @chrisbrowning6102 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Thanks for this compilation of great videos, Otis. I feel like I learn something new every time I watch an interview with Chris.

  • @dandrews1
    @dandrews1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Yes, Otis!!!!! Thanks for bringing more of Chris. Great hang....

  • @jennifursun3303
    @jennifursun3303 Před 14 dny

    thanks for talking about the studio musicians sadly most of them are never known although we heard them all our lives. LOved Floyd and Buddy

  • @uv777gr
    @uv777gr Před 15 dny

    Saw the Superlatives open for Chris Stapleton last night, wow what a performance. Marty and the gang absolutely killed it, that was an actual show.

  • @MDF999999
    @MDF999999 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a sharp dude, pleasure to listen, thank you

  • @benw-king3380
    @benw-king3380 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Really enjoy these informal conversations. The A team, and members of it, play on some of my favourite records. Charlie McCoy accompanies Dylan on the magnificent 'Desolation Row' - he 'just happened to be in New York'. Grady Martin plays some beautiful gut string guitar on Marty Robbins, 'Gunfighter Ballads.' Grady's work on Johnny Horton's early 78's is distorted and meaner than a junkyard dog; also lead breaks that were thought to be Paul Burlison...it was Grady.

  • @blackrainbowfiresword177
    @blackrainbowfiresword177 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Incredible share,Otis, thank you

  • @michaeldunmoyer5383
    @michaeldunmoyer5383 Před 9 měsíci

    I could listen to this cat all day ...yea ...and Dan Baird . Otis' content is the best .

  • @anthonystephan656
    @anthonystephan656 Před 9 měsíci

    Chris Scruggs is a National Treasure!

  • @scottcardwell932
    @scottcardwell932 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Chris needs a podcast

  • @JohnLeePedimore
    @JohnLeePedimore Před 9 měsíci +3

    There is speculation the Grady Martin also played some guitar parts on "Train Kept a Rolling" by the Burnette Trio

  • @SeeCSeesCC
    @SeeCSeesCC Před 9 měsíci

    ❤the musically STELLAR Chris Scruggs

  • @RedMercuryBluesBand
    @RedMercuryBluesBand Před 9 měsíci +1

    What Grady Martin did on El Paso is simply amazing....

  • @jeffsimslmt
    @jeffsimslmt Před 9 měsíci

    Great stories told by a master story teller.

  • @acousticarchivefortwayne930
    @acousticarchivefortwayne930 Před 9 měsíci

    And that's class for today courtesy of Professor Scruggs and Mr. Gibbs. Sure hope there's not a quiz. My mind is reeling.
    Thank you so much guys.

  • @HonkyTonkHellraiser
    @HonkyTonkHellraiser Před 9 měsíci +4

    Waylon really did change country music in so many ways he doesn't get credit for

  • @danielholman7225
    @danielholman7225 Před 9 měsíci

    I read the comments and someone commented that Chris was a great talker and that’s a great observation because Chris talked nonstop without a single pause. I don’t mean to imply that he is manic or anything. Also, what he had to say was very interesting. I especially liked his remembrance of Haggard. I’ve listened to a lot of Hag. over the year - I loved his voice and so many of his songs were on the money, as we say. Thanks Chris and thanks Otis.

  • @barrypfoley
    @barrypfoley Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you Otis!

  • @timothyjudsontaylorofficia9786

    A treasure trove of information!!! Wonderful!!!

  • @bglrj
    @bglrj Před 9 měsíci

    What a great big heart of a guy.

  • @heftyjay1
    @heftyjay1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    One of the best videos of recollection of some if not all of my country music favourites by a person who retells his experiences with wit and charm. Thanks for posting this! Made my year really…I wonder if he ever spent time with Doug Sahm?

  • @Zepster77
    @Zepster77 Před 9 měsíci

    Best ever Otis.

  • @MrAleebarnett
    @MrAleebarnett Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @musiccitymadness3187
    @musiccitymadness3187 Před 9 měsíci

    Said Hey to Chris on Sunday at Liberty Hall. We were both going to see the great Mavis Staples.

  • @earlthepearl3922
    @earlthepearl3922 Před 9 měsíci

    This gentleman is awesome. Huge knowledge base and insight and very articulate. I always enjoy your videos, I REALLY enjoyed this one!

  • @dwryman
    @dwryman Před 9 měsíci

    Music nerd nirvana!!! Thanks. O and Chris! ❤

  • @FuzzyBuzzBoy
    @FuzzyBuzzBoy Před 9 měsíci

    I LOVE YOU CHRIS SCRGGS!

  • @Rambergwest
    @Rambergwest Před 9 měsíci

    That was just priceless thank you both

  • @shirleygoodson8683
    @shirleygoodson8683 Před 4 měsíci

    Listen to his show on WSM 650 on Friday’s after the Opry. Usually somewhere between 9 & 9:30 pm. Only a short 15 minutes but well worth a listen.

  • @sevenmileridgeband
    @sevenmileridgeband Před 9 měsíci

    historically important interview!! should be archived in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Smithsonian , somewhere.

  • @Bass-n-Boom
    @Bass-n-Boom Před 9 měsíci

    Crazy Chris said that about BJS & Spirituality.
    Because I saw Marty & The Superlatives DO Gospel stuff & it Did Me Thataway!! 🙌🏻

  • @phil36135
    @phil36135 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks that was some great stories.Always love your videos.

  • @macdaddy63
    @macdaddy63 Před 9 měsíci

    Wonderful interview’s with Chris

  • @h.sinclair
    @h.sinclair Před 9 měsíci

    superb Otis and Chris. Thanks 🔥

  • @artemisXsidecross
    @artemisXsidecross Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you Otis for this compilation ☮

  • @otisgibbs
    @otisgibbs  Před 9 měsíci +3

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  • @ryanjohnson985
    @ryanjohnson985 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Otis, I am on a rabbit 🐇 hole of your interviews! These are fantastic. Thankful for you! ❤🤟

  • @chetcalhoun613
    @chetcalhoun613 Před 9 měsíci

    Cool interview Otis, thanks!

  • @rosssoutherland8118
    @rosssoutherland8118 Před 8 měsíci

    And there was Walter Haynes on steel guitar (The A-team) until he went to producing records for Owen. I played in a band with Walt for 9 years. Walt & I also got to play with Paycheck in October 1993.

  • @johnmcneil9164
    @johnmcneil9164 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I read that Merle H. took guitar lessons from Grady....

  • @donMiguel33
    @donMiguel33 Před 9 měsíci

    Epic!!

  • @SeeCSeesCC
    @SeeCSeesCC Před 9 měsíci

    ❤Otis this is way way good

  • @georgesandchopin299
    @georgesandchopin299 Před 9 měsíci

    What a gentleman, worthy of the mantle of this music.

  • @tedpikul1
    @tedpikul1 Před 9 měsíci

    I love this stuff. Thanks so much.

  • @kevinlane6783
    @kevinlane6783 Před 9 měsíci

    What a great interview. Very interesting. One of the best I have seen you do as Chris is on the whole interview. Well done.

  • @dadyyosccase6209
    @dadyyosccase6209 Před 8 měsíci

    I would pay money just to sit down and talk music with you Chris

  • @passionforguns
    @passionforguns Před 9 měsíci

    This was great, thanks for what you do.

  • @andigisler
    @andigisler Před 8 měsíci

    Best 49:14 minutes I spent in a long time, pure pleasure!

  • @scottwiley
    @scottwiley Před 9 měsíci

    Very interesting, thank you.

  • @majortwang6211
    @majortwang6211 Před 9 měsíci

    That was great

  • @witoldG
    @witoldG Před měsícem

    This is so badass. I’m going to steal the rims off of one of Toby Keith’s old cars and sell it so I can Patreon you.