Iconic Bluegrass Duo: The Lives and Legacies of Don Reno and Red Smiley
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- čas přidán 29. 12. 2022
- Welcome to our bluegrass documentary on Don Reno and Red Smiley, two of the most iconic performers in the world of bluegrass music. These two musicians significantly impacted the genre and are remembered for their contributions to the development of bluegrass music. In this documentary, we will explore the lives and careers of Don Reno and Red Smiley, examining the musical partnerships and solo endeavors that helped shape their legacies. We will also explore their connections to other notable figures in bluegrass music, such as Bill Monroe, Bill Harrell, and Flat & Scruggs. Get ready to learn more about two of bluegrass music's most influential figures and their place in the larger history of the genre!
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They were awesome musicians but awesome men who served their country also.
Love Reno & Smiley, listened to them all my life. My Father introduced me to this great group.
Absolute giants. Among the greatest musicians of all time.
Hope you enjoyed the video. I'm working on Bill Monroe now.. a big project.
Those closing words are awsome...
Very nice knowing the lives of the 2 musicians
Thanks I remember them they were great !!!!!!!!!
Yep, I grew up near Roanoke, Virginia watching them on WDBJ.
Don Reno style of playing banjo two finger single string has made him legendary with other banjo players. He gave the instrument melody.
I couldn’t imagine my bluegrass playlist without their recording of “No longer a Sweetheart of mine”.
I knew they were gone but was not aware of how young they were. Good documentary.
I am loving learning more about the bluegrass music I heard growing up. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Outstanding documentary!
A very enjoyable video. I've listened to Reno and Smiley over the years but never knew any of their background. Thanks for making this bit of history!
Thanks so much for your kind remarks. I just found out from another comment on Facebook, that Reno actually lived in the same county as I did back in the 60's when he was working on Top o the Morning. Have you seen my Flatt and Scruggs documentary? czcams.com/video/9Xr8_OKFjZE/video.html
Very well done. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for this wonderful Video....Jack Baker NYC/NJ
Glad you enjoyed it
Nicely done video on the life and times of these two very important early bluegrass musicians. I have been a long-time vinyl collector of this duo, whom I rate up there with the likes of Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, and The Country Gentlemen, to name a few. It seems you have dug deep in the making of this video, (as I learned a few facts which I hadn't previously known), and it is presented in a well-executed manner which makes for fine viewing. Well done!
Thanks for your kind words.
Excellent video!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Wonderful live performer……always warm and welcome to anyone…..thank you Don…..☮️🎶🔛🌎
Glad you enjoyed it
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS (AND BLUEGRASS MUSIC)!!
So glad you enjoy them. Working on another one right now.
Did I miss something. The video says Reno was born 1926 while it shows him as a toddler in Feb 1956. What's the significance of the picture in 1956? Enjoyed the video! Learned things I didn't know. Thanks!
the video says Reno born in 1956! of course thats wrong, thats why you cant use things like this for proof to win arguments!
Don and Red played five days a week in my hometown for years. They were not only great musicians but very nice men.
The photo must be 1926 or 1930 or so. It's obvious a mistake.
I wonder if this recording could be used in the Swain County Museum since Red Smiley was a Bryson City Native. I knew some of the family (good people) but never got to meet Red Smiley. A fan of the Smiley Family and their many talented members.
Absolutely, you have my permission to use the aforementioned Reno and Smiley video at the Swain County Museum.
Among the best. Bluegrass banjo would be, IMO, Reno style, not Scruggs style, but for Reno's patriotism. Good vid.
Yes what you say may be correct in a way. Don and Red played 5 days a week for years in my hometown. They were very nice friendly men. Before I start, Don and Earl were good friends. The way I remember Don explaining it, he was asked to join Bill Monroe before Earl but chose to join the Army. When Don returned, Earl was in Bill's band and had become a sensation with his three finger roll style. Both Don, Earl and Ralph Stanley liked Snuffy Jenkins and his style and Don was being told before he hear Earl with Bill on the radio, that Bill's banjo player sounds just like Don.
Don indicated that he then decided to come up with something different and that became Reno style. Raymond Fairchild is one who said he was influenced more by Reno style than Scruggs style. Also Don loved the acoustic guitar and was a great flat picker. I remember Red being out with I believe lung surgery. Instead of hiring a temporary guitar player, they brought in another banjo player and Don switched to guitar. That is when I saw Don playing solos on guitar and he was real good. I mean Tony Rice good.
@@boblackey1 well said! Great personal history.
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