Wilson grew up in Avery County where he learned traditional fiddle and banjo tunes of western North Carolina. In 1941, he was drafted into the army and served in North Africa and Sicily during World War II. He was honored with the Purple Heart by the end of his military service.
This might be my favourite video on CZcams. The videography, the touching vignettes, and of course the good ol fiddle and banjo plucking at me heartstrings
I love this music. And I love singing Mountain Music by Alabama for karaoke because after I sing it I say on the mic telling people to see me if they want to know that golden mountain music that they are talking about. And I show them these and similar Appalachia/old tyme fiddling videos. You'd pe surprised even younger people, how many that never heard of this style but now can't get enough. I got to see Nic Gareiss dance to some tunes. Just takes my stress away after a crazy week too!
Great stuff! I first met and interviewed Red in 1980 and visited him on a number of times subsequently. This brings back some great memories to this Englishman. Thanks so much for putting it up.
Great stuff here. Bruce Green, who plays banjo here, is a mean fiddler in his own right and has cut a CD of unusual Kentucky fiddle tunes [usual disclaimers].
This is a beautiful documentary, and I'm very grateful for it, I just wish that it didn't skip in the beginning for that first song. Nevertheless, thank you so much for uploading!
The number at the beginning is known by several names I believe. The one that come to mind is "Liza Poor Gal" about Poor Liza Jane , she died on the train
Coincidentally, I just learned it on fiddle today before seeing this! But I looked up Jack of Diamonds & found out it’s originally Rye Whiskey. I like his finger plucks on the E-A-D strings. Gonna try incorporating that.
i've watched this video at least 20 times and learned several tunes. what is the name of the tune he got from fiddlin arthur smith, around 58:42?? thanks so much for posting.
Tunes: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:22 Liza Jane 00:03:04 Short Life of Trouble 00:06:30 Fire on the Mountain 00:08:37 Walking in the Parlour 00:12:57 Sugar Tree Stomp 00:16:13 Boogerman 00:18:23 Margret Randolph Waltz 00:22:00 Rye Whiskey 00:24:45 Jonesboro 00:26:45 Double fiddle hymn? 00:32:10 Dry and Dusty 00:35:09 Bonaparte's Retreat 00:37:15 The Girl I Love Don't Pay Me No Mind 00:40:16 Big Eyed Rabbit 00:43:07 Down the Road 00:43:38 Lost John 00:45:24 Pretty Little Widow (Shoot the Turkey Buzzard) 00:46:39 Whoa Train Whoa 00:50:02 Buck Dance (Chicken Reel) 00:53:43 No Foolin' Who You Love 00:56:12 Walking in the Park 00:58:39 Grey Eagle 01:00:35 Granny Put the Kettle On
Makes this WV fiddler proud for those who came before me!!!
Wilson grew up in Avery County where he learned traditional fiddle and banjo tunes of western North Carolina. In 1941, he was drafted into the army and served in North Africa and Sicily during World War II. He was honored with the Purple Heart by the end of his military service.
Oh my good Lord, this is so fine. Just what I wanted to hear!
This might be my favourite video on CZcams. The videography, the touching vignettes, and of course the good ol fiddle and banjo plucking at me heartstrings
I agree whole heartedly!
Late to the party here but man is this guy a national treasure.
I had two Great Grandfathers who played the fiddle. I play the radio. LOL!
Oh law. does that take me back!
Iconic music. I previously lost it but now have it saved for future lessons. Thanks so much.
5/21/23: I see some very dear kinfolks here! Thanks for the post.
I love this music. And I love singing Mountain Music by Alabama for karaoke because after I sing it I say on the mic telling people to see me if they want to know that golden mountain music that they are talking about. And I show them these and similar Appalachia/old tyme fiddling videos. You'd pe surprised even younger people, how many that never heard of this style but now can't get enough. I got to see Nic Gareiss dance to some tunes. Just takes my stress away after a crazy week too!
Thank you for adding this to CZcams. I haven’t been home in so long and I miss the music.
Just revisiting this, and it’s still excellent. No dislikes - that says a lot.
Thanks for reminding me of Red's good fiddling!!!Been to his studio a few times!!!&his home!!!
Un- REAL. Wow. No words.
Great stuff! I first met and interviewed Red in 1980 and visited him on a number of times subsequently. This brings back some great memories to this Englishman. Thanks so much for putting it up.
Yonder’s a Gallinipper! 🎻🪕
Great stuff here. Bruce Green, who plays banjo here, is a mean fiddler in his own right and has cut a CD of unusual Kentucky fiddle tunes [usual disclaimers].
Love it you sir are very good !🙂🙂👍🤗
This is a beautiful documentary, and I'm very grateful for it, I just wish that it didn't skip in the beginning for that first song. Nevertheless, thank you so much for uploading!
Where is the list of names of the tunes? Just wondering. I could guess at some...but would like to have list of them Thanks. Nice clean fiddling
Best music ever!😁
Thanks for putting this up - a totally excellent video in all respects.
Enjoyed this film very much. Good music and some interesting personal history of a musical life humbly told Mr Wilson.
I put this on a lot. Some fiddle stuff is too spazzy and sounds like hillbillies on speed. Red has just the right touch.
Pretty pumped to be able to get the first "like" on this!
Beautiful you and your players very Impressed 👍🙂🙂🙂
Thoroughly enjoyed this video!
"Slow Buck" is usually called "Chicken Reel."
Really really good 😊😊😊 best wishes from germany
The number at the beginning is known by several names I believe. The one that come to mind is "Liza Poor Gal" about Poor Liza Jane , she died on the train
Really interesting to hear hisnrendition of Rye Whiskey about 20 minutes in. I've been comparing lots of versions of that song.
Coincidentally, I just learned it on fiddle today before seeing this! But I looked up Jack of Diamonds & found out it’s originally Rye Whiskey. I like his finger plucks on the E-A-D strings. Gonna try incorporating that.
@@utbutch13 You've got to listen to Tommy Jarrell's version "Drunken Hiccups" if you haven't already.
@@nohopeforthekids 👍 just gave a few of his a listen. Thanks subscribed to his channel for reference!
Outstanding. Thanks!
Absolutely wonderful!
amazing
This is fucking amazing, thanks for posting
without realized it I tap my feet..
Blue ridge mountain gold
Did this Red Wilson also play a guitar in ohio?
i've watched this video at least 20 times and learned several tunes. what is the name of the tune he got from fiddlin arthur smith, around 58:42?? thanks so much for posting.
Tunes:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:22 Liza Jane
00:03:04 Short Life of Trouble
00:06:30 Fire on the Mountain
00:08:37 Walking in the Parlour
00:12:57 Sugar Tree Stomp
00:16:13 Boogerman
00:18:23 Margret Randolph Waltz
00:22:00 Rye Whiskey
00:24:45 Jonesboro
00:26:45 Double fiddle hymn?
00:32:10 Dry and Dusty
00:35:09 Bonaparte's Retreat
00:37:15 The Girl I Love Don't Pay Me No Mind
00:40:16 Big Eyed Rabbit
00:43:07 Down the Road
00:43:38 Lost John
00:45:24 Pretty Little Widow (Shoot the Turkey Buzzard)
00:46:39 Whoa Train Whoa
00:50:02 Buck Dance (Chicken Reel)
00:53:43 No Foolin' Who You Love
00:56:12 Walking in the Park
00:58:39 Grey Eagle
01:00:35 Granny Put the Kettle On
Thanks for doing that Sean!
@@benkiserappalachianmusic my pleasure Ben!
What tuning are you using on the fiddle? Sounds wonderful
What is the first tune being played at the start of the film?
Liza Jane
Beautiful! What's the tune at 57:20? Is there a tunes list for this wonderful film?
Walkin' in the Park
What is the name of the tune starting at 43:40?
That's "Lost John"
27:00 What tune is this? Very nice unnamed slow tune...
Isn’t it “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior”?