i would have to agree with you after watching a documentary called lost highway (which i HIGHLY recommend for any bluegrass or country music fan). according to the documentary scruggs INVENTED the three finger style (actually two fingers and one thumb) that catapulted the popularity of bluegrass banjo (almost overnight) after he debuted it with bill monroe and the bluegrass boys. considering that fact, it really cant even be honestly debated that he was the best ever. according to the documentary, the flatt/scruggs incarnation of bill monroe and the bluegrass boys took the group from "popular" to near rock star (before there were rock stars) popularity with frenzied-style reactions from audiences for really the first time. my favorite quote was from a pre-earl-scruggs banjo player (i cant remember his name) at the time who said after hearing scruggs he thought he should take his banjo and make a into a "hen's nest" hahahahah :)
No question this is the best group ever on the opry, Josh innovator and genius, But Scruggs the most amazing banjo genius of all time, plus Paul, Curly, plus incredible Tulllock on Bass, What a spectacular meeting of talents, once ever, perfection!
i had been listening to something else on with the speed at .75, then started listening to this and was delighted and amazed at the playing ...then i discovered it was not at full speed!!......wow i laughed and was even more delighted and amazed, what a band and player all these guys were.
The simplicity is one of the strong points. There is NO TECHNOLOGY that improves this music. Thinking technology and processing improves real music is what is wrong with bluegrass today
Jake Tullock- Bass, Tenor. Josh Graves- Dobro and Bass, Had A Instrumental Voice. Lester Flatt- Guitar, Tenor. Earl Scruggs- Banjo and Guitar, Baritone. Paul Warren- Fiddle, Bass. Curly Seckler- Mandolin and Guitar, Tenor Frank (Hylo) Brown- Guitar, Baritone and Assisted Tenor Sometimes.
Howard May That tune is variously titled "Buck Creek Gal," "Stony Point," and "Pigtown Fling." On the Carnegie Hall album, it's listed as the nondescript "Fiddle and Banjo." I suspect that the Foggy Mountain Boys themselves may have known it by yet another (obscene) title that the Skillet Lickers released it under.
I watched these shows as a child with my Dad. I learned the Dobro because I thought Uncle Josh was the best thing since white bread !
Love Earl Scruggs. He is great on Banjo and GUITAR. Never another like him.
Fantastic!! These guys have no rival, I live for this stuff!
Earl Scruggs is absolutely the best banjo picker that ever lived.
He sure has the knack.. There are other very good pickers like Roy Clark, others I cannot think of right off...
good old boy good old school good old song good old singing that i do 💘 love said howard youngblood jr,,, of augusta ga,",",'""'?(?)
i would have to agree with you after watching a documentary called lost highway (which i HIGHLY recommend for any bluegrass or country music fan). according to the documentary scruggs INVENTED the three finger style (actually two fingers and one thumb) that catapulted the popularity of bluegrass banjo (almost overnight) after he debuted it with bill monroe and the bluegrass boys. considering that fact, it really cant even be honestly debated that he was the best ever. according to the documentary, the flatt/scruggs incarnation of bill monroe and the bluegrass boys took the group from "popular" to near rock star (before there were rock stars) popularity with frenzied-style reactions from audiences for really the first time. my favorite quote was from a pre-earl-scruggs banjo player (i cant remember his name) at the time who said after hearing scruggs he thought he should take his banjo and make a into a "hen's nest" hahahahah :)
I love him also, but Buck Trent is mighty good also.
Scruggs unbelieveable genius, could not even read music, the giant of giants
the guy playing the bass is legend
Now that's some great music right there , soothes the soul fantastic.
Greatest Bluegrass band that ever was or will be !
good old school good singing i do love 💘
Super to have these videos. Lots of Scruggs early guitar playing.
Love that dobro with Josh.
Best bluegrass band and show youll.see ever.lester and earl.rj
11:10- FIVE part harmony!! WOW!!
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that is just so golden ... marvelous
No question this is the best group ever on the opry, Josh innovator and genius, But Scruggs the most amazing banjo genius of all time, plus Paul, Curly, plus incredible Tulllock on Bass, What a spectacular meeting of talents, once ever, perfection!
Amazing vocals just beautiful
Uncle Josh and Bashful Brother Oswald are my favorite dobro players.
i had been listening to something else on with the speed at .75, then started listening to this and was delighted and amazed at the playing ...then i discovered it was not at full speed!!......wow i laughed and was even more delighted and amazed, what a band and player all these guys were.
They are the best
Best bluegrass band ever😂
These episodes are the best thing I've ever seen! Wow, this is so good!!!! I'm taking notes for my bluegrass band...
+Jeremy F 60+ years later...and they are STILL better than anyone else!
Legendary 🤓🙋♂️👍
Earl always has that relaxed look on his face
Home loving man.
Paying close attention to that back up Earl puts out as he is behind Uncle Josh, the excellent sounds Earl has is excellent .
That Irish reel they did was amazing!!
paul was good on that fiddle.
Thats the lineup i always remember, Lester's best band, just saying.
thx so much Mike'S
Man...paul Warren can fiddle that Florida blues.r
Bluegrass in your face right here.Imagine if these guys had the equipment and technology of today.
Leave it alone , its PERFECT
The simplicity is one of the strong points. There is NO TECHNOLOGY that improves this music. Thinking technology and processing improves real music is what is wrong with bluegrass today
With today’s equipment it wouldn’t be the same. If it runs good don’t overhaul it
Jake Tullock- Bass, Tenor.
Josh Graves- Dobro and Bass, Had A Instrumental Voice.
Lester Flatt- Guitar, Tenor.
Earl Scruggs- Banjo and Guitar, Baritone.
Paul Warren- Fiddle, Bass.
Curly Seckler- Mandolin and Guitar, Tenor
Frank (Hylo) Brown- Guitar, Baritone and Assisted Tenor Sometimes.
In my opinion, Scruggs is on the genius/innovation level of Parker, Django, Jaco and Bach. Hendrix and Jesse Mcreynolds is way up there too
Jake wears out bass and Paul fiddle. Dobro.josh...pretty good stuff. R
Dang I still say
Goodness Gracious
No joke !
makes you wonder if they were still somewhat friendly towards the end of the show in 69
I agree.
25:00 for good banjo/fiddle tune
You can tell the D tuners are bothering Earls Ears. Just watch his face I do the same thing when this happens 🤣
Great bluegrass
Good music .
Florida blues.hickman co.paul warren.
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I wish someone would upload the video footage of The Sputnik Dog song.
10:50 👌
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This is great!!! Is the song that Mr. Warren and Mr. Scruggs played at 25:04 titled "Stony Point"?
Howard May glad you enjoyed it Mr.May...the last song i believe is "Buck Creek Gal".
Howard May That tune is variously titled "Buck Creek Gal," "Stony Point," and "Pigtown Fling." On the Carnegie Hall album, it's listed as the nondescript "Fiddle and Banjo." I suspect that the Foggy Mountain Boys themselves may have known it by yet another (obscene) title that the Skillet Lickers released it under.
+nyc3001 I've heard this tune called "Run Rabbit, Run" but I'll take a listen to the Skillet Lickers version to see.
Also called "Wild Horse" - all the tune titles here have been used for it at one point or another.
What was the mistake that Uncle Josh made on Steel Guitar Chimes that got the comment at 14:55. I did not see anything obvious.
Didn't play the full cycle . Went to the next part too quick . I was playing along , or might not have noticed . No criticism
What year was this?
Hannah Elizabeth 60 threw 61
No
Pet is poison.
pete rake i suppose you prefer the generic Wal-Mart brand?