The lady is Gloria Belle Flickinger, pioneering Bluegrass musician. The first woman to play in a non-family, major, professional Bluegrass group, she lead the way for todays Bluegrass daughters. While Jimmy may have ribbed her onstage, (he did this to all his sidemen), he employed her for some years, allowing her to sing and record. The exposure and experience in Martin's tight band benefited her greatly. Like many former alumni, she went on to front her own group, Tennessee Sunshine. .
Thank you, can you tell me who the mandolin player from Arab Alabama is? Btw, I'm from Morristown TN, and worked in the same furniture factory as Jimmy(25 years later). Like Jimmy, I only worked there briefly.
I'm no woke or progressive by any means, but the way she's just off to the side during introductions, boy, just not a good image. The Gal can play, and sing. No reason for that
If you are referring to Vernon Derrick, he lived in Marshall County, Arab, AL. He named the "Arab Bounce" after his home town. I knew Vernon all my life. His parents and mine were neighbors and members of the same church. I can't remember when I DIDN'T know him.
I went to my great uncle Jimmy Martins house growing up and I remember Ol Pete. He had a lot of dogs . He made me cry laughing everytime I saw Jimmy. He was the BEST !!!!!!
Do you ever remember seeing the guy in Jimmys 20/20 Vision music video?That was my granddaddy JP Rhea.He was from Sneedville also.They coon hunted a lot together.
Funniest Bill Monroe line ever...when told Jimmy Martin did a cover of Christmas Time's a Comin', Monroe said, "Jimmy Martin don't even believe in Santy Claus."
One thing about Jimmy Martin's bands throughout the years: band members were OUTSTANDING musicians - and no matter who played in the band, the nusicians always made the music jump out at you in an exciting sort of way. Coupled with Jimmy's vocals, it's a combo that was never beat - even by Flatt & Scruggs (even as amazing as that group was!!!)
By the time Jimmy would end his performance at many festivals, the audience was so worked up they would give him multiple standing ovations. When the MC would finally come out to introduce the next performer, they would get booed regardless of who it was and demand Jimmy come back and sing another. It didn't matter if it was the Country Gents, Osbornes, etc. I had never seen anything like it! Fortunately, the band I was in never had to follow one of his performances.
@@dabneyoffermein595 I grew up watching him play with a band at the Grant Firehall on founders day, what's funny is I knew him as a family member and it was only after he died I realized how big he really was, he was one of my biggest inspirations in becoming an entertainer myself.
Although Jimmy Martin had a few character quirks, he did record some of the best music in the 50s and 60s. Always had a solid banjo player. Both JD Crowe and Bill Emerson have praised Jimmy for his solid band leadership. Enjoy the music.
The mandolin on this song was played by Vernon Derrick (1933-2008), writer of "Arab Bounce", "Big Country", and "Please Play the Jukebox", recorded by Jimmy. He also toured with the Stanley Bros., Hank Jr. and Hank III for years.
Jimmy, you rock in heaven, boy. Y'all keepin' the angels singing in the Sunny Mountain choir I hope. Y'all still wearin' them white shoes? There is some boys still singin' your songs. They is The Out Of Town Boys and they got some videos on youtube. Keepin' it straight and traditional so y'all can rest easy up in Glory Land.
Great to see Alan Munde. Classy fellow. And I miss Jimmy. The bluegrass world needs more artists with personality. Interesting to me that when he is at home and not being "Jimmy Martin" he can be one of the most pleasant people you'll ever be around and you'll never be treated with more respect.
@@fiddler1861 I don’t disagree. Jimmy could be a perfect a$$. And he had a lot of enablers who were too much in awe of his talent. I was probably one of them. I guess my point was that take him away from an audience and catch him at home without his hat and guitar he can be a very different person. But set him down at a festival and he turns into “Jimmy Martin,” who is often just as you described.
Love it! I just got turned on to the music of Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys and he is (in my opinion) one of the greatest bluegrass musicians there ever was! Why in the hell didn't the Grand Ole Opry make this man a member?
that was tight band! i loved the days gloria belle played bass and sung that high baritone. she added alot, of coarse you cant beat jimmy's guitar playing either as far as the rhythm section goes!
@banjoboy77a Don't forget that Doyle Lawson studied & mentored under the Great Jimmy Martin. In the recent interview in BU, Doyle credits that he learned a lot from Jimmy about different aspects of the music, & that Jimmy gave him his first professional bluegrass job playing banjo.
May not be fancy but that mandolin break by Vernon Derrick is one of the most electrifying in bluegrass for my money! Such a great band -- so sad that Jimmy killed all his chances of being put where he belongs -- it the Country Music Hall of Fame. No question he deserved it but the decision not to include him was not based on talent.
All bluegrass music is great and there are many groups that stand out for their music. This guy sings better then Monroe or Ralph Stanley. However I just love the old music of Carter Stanley. Tks Wayne in Canada
Well, my mom side of the family is country, born and raised in tennesee. And my dads side is from the city, So i live in the city right now. Im into all music though.
Think Del mighta been drinkin' a little before this show? Oh, well, don't matter - Arabian is right on about who the pickers are, as are some other posts. Yes, Gloria Belle Flickinger on bass - pioneering bluegrass woman & had to put up with alot from Jimmy, but he kept her on and she stayed with him for years. He used to say she was from "Hangover" (as opposed to the correct "Hanover") Pennsylvania. Vernon Derrick on mando and (then) BIG Al Munde on 5-string. Man, is he pickin' strong & right on it! Great clip!
Jimmy was hands down the greatest bluegrass tenor that ever hollered a tune. But he knew it too well and didn't mind telling folks so. Apparently he rubbed a lot of people up the wrong way down in Nashville and never got the exposure during his lifetime that was his due. he woulda been a pain in the ass to tour with.
Anyway .. enough politics .. back to this music & historical landmark clip, folks. This is a Jimmy Martin signature tune, of course. And performed live here beautifully and with the trademark gusto and tight combo-timing by Jimmy & the Boys. Poor old Del .. when he's straight, clean & sober, he's great. But he seemed blitzed out on god knows what, half the time on this old Hee Haw TV series.
@troynov1965 My dad was a bluegrass banjo picker back in those days and he said he talked with a guy who told him that he worked for Jimmy and the last time he played a show with him, Jimmy refused to pay him so he never did again.
Actually, "Southron" is an archaic word that originated in Scotland, applied to Englishmen (England is South of Scotland). The word made its way to the States and was used in reference to people in the South. The original lyrics to the song "Dixie" began, "Southrons hear your country call you..." It is still used today, more or less for dramatic effect, (like spelling "theater" as "theatre"). BTW, It isn't nice to call people dumbasses, especially when you are incorrect.
Because he was too wild and energetic/unpredictable. They banned him, at least for a while, saying that he got the crowd too rowdy. He was a few million times better than a lot of the crap they've had the past few years, in my opinion.
Jimmy Martin was the real deal: rough and raw yet polished and high energy. It's a shame the Opry did him the way they did because Jimmy did not fit the mold of Chet Atkins and Roy Acuff. Jimmy was to Bluegrass & Country Music as Ted Nugent is to Rock. Like Ted, Jimmy was a master performer and could whip up his audience into a frenzy.
The lady is Gloria Belle Flickinger, pioneering Bluegrass musician. The first woman to play in a non-family, major, professional Bluegrass group, she lead the way for todays Bluegrass daughters.
While Jimmy may have ribbed her onstage, (he did this to all his sidemen), he employed her for some years, allowing her to sing and record. The exposure and experience in Martin's tight band benefited her greatly. Like many former alumni, she went on to front her own group, Tennessee Sunshine. .
Thank you for this History!👍
Thank you, can you tell me who the mandolin player from Arab Alabama is? Btw, I'm from Morristown TN, and worked in the same furniture factory as Jimmy(25 years later). Like Jimmy, I only worked there briefly.
That is well known mandolin and fiddle sideman Vernon Derrick. He wrote and recorded Arab Bounce with Jimmy.
Absolutely True....Gloria Belle, And This Whole Band Were RIGHT On Time. 💜
I'm no woke or progressive by any means, but the way she's just off to the side during introductions, boy, just not a good image. The Gal can play, and sing. No reason for that
Jimmy Martin , The King of Bluegrass
I LOVE this Music
A sound long gone now....fabulous.
The great Jimmy Martin.
How are you doing Shannon
If you are referring to Vernon Derrick, he lived in Marshall County, Arab, AL. He named the "Arab Bounce" after his home town.
I knew Vernon all my life. His parents and mine were neighbors and members of the same church. I can't remember when I DIDN'T know him.
There will never be another Jimmy Martin He was special I just his style of BLUEGRASS
It's gooder than good!! Hey eeeeee!!
Saw Nose It’s Goooooooood
The home of Betty Crocker in the hills of Tennessee.
A legend.
We miss you Free Born Man.
Beautiful music. American culture at its finest.
I went to my great uncle Jimmy Martins house growing up and I remember Ol Pete. He had a lot of dogs . He made me cry laughing everytime I saw Jimmy. He was the BEST !!!!!!
Where was he from Rhonda?
Do you ever remember seeing the guy in Jimmys 20/20 Vision music video?That was my granddaddy JP Rhea.He was from Sneedville also.They coon hunted a lot together.
Funniest Bill Monroe line ever...when told Jimmy Martin did a cover of Christmas Time's a Comin', Monroe said, "Jimmy Martin don't even believe in Santy Claus."
One thing about Jimmy Martin's bands throughout the years: band members were OUTSTANDING musicians - and no matter who played in the band, the nusicians always made the music jump out at you in an exciting sort of way. Coupled with Jimmy's vocals, it's a combo that was never beat - even by Flatt & Scruggs (even as amazing as that group was!!!)
Damnyankee Yankee fans
my father was a good friend with this man
I love this song!
Go Vols Fire Butch Jones!
I do too, and I'm a Gator fan.
jimmy martin is the man!
By the time Jimmy would end his performance at many festivals, the audience was so worked up they would give him multiple standing ovations. When the MC would finally come out to introduce the next performer, they would get booed regardless of who it was and demand Jimmy come back and sing another. It didn't matter if it was the Country Gents, Osbornes, etc. I had never seen anything like it! Fortunately, the band I was in never had to follow one of his performances.
the king
Thats the way a banjo should sound right there. POWER TONE !!!!!!!!!!!
That's how it's done folks.
Her name is Gloria Belle!
vernon (the mandolin player) was my cousin I miss the crap out of him as you can probably tell from his solo he was a really fun guy to be around lol
Jathan Taylor he did a great job here!
I met Vernon several times at Hank Williams Jr concerts when he played for Hank. He always made it plain he was from Arab. LOVED Vernon!1
how cool --- did he ever play for the family in person just solo? and bring his band at all to family reunions?
@@dabneyoffermein595 I grew up watching him play with a band at the Grant Firehall on founders day, what's funny is I knew him as a family member and it was only after he died I realized how big he really was, he was one of my biggest inspirations in becoming an entertainer myself.
Arab...prounced like Ahab. No joke.
The way he punches "state" at 1:18 - to jubilant applause - is the most Jimmy Martin thing I've ever seen.
my favorite song by him.... those harmonies...!
Alan Munde.....awesome!!
The best ever....Jimmy has the best banjo picers...alan munde is one of them....Jack Baker NYC/NJ
Absolutely Pure!
Although Jimmy Martin had a few character quirks, he did record some of the best music in the 50s and 60s. Always had a solid banjo player. Both JD Crowe and Bill Emerson have praised Jimmy for his solid band leadership. Enjoy the music.
Can you imagine the stories that J.D. Crowe could tell?
he was great! l love his music.
Good song
Great Music.
Hell yea im from just over the state line in Ashe CO. N.C. lot of good music down here
Classic wonderful ❤
1st time I've seen Jimmy... that was amazing.
GooooD!!, best music!!!!
Now there was a tight band! Alan Munde could sure lay down that banjo track! King of Bluegrass, that's Jimmy!
The mandolin on this song was played by Vernon Derrick (1933-2008), writer of "Arab Bounce", "Big Country", and "Please Play the Jukebox", recorded by Jimmy. He also toured with the Stanley Bros., Hank Jr. and Hank III for years.
Great stuff. The best
One of the best. His solo albums of the 60's are briiliant!
Jimmy, you rock in heaven, boy. Y'all keepin' the angels singing in the Sunny Mountain choir I hope. Y'all still wearin' them white shoes? There is some boys still singin' your songs. They is The Out Of Town Boys and they got some videos on youtube. Keepin' it straight and traditional so y'all can rest easy up in Glory Land.
Great great band -Munde & Derrick. Jimmy Martin one of the all time best.
Fab....an era in Bluegrass long gone now.
What an effortless, powerful high tenor. Amazing.
She's Gloria Belle Flickinger. Respect
NOTHING BEATS OLD BLUEGRASS MUSIC !!!!!!!!
Great to see Alan Munde. Classy fellow. And I miss Jimmy. The bluegrass world needs more artists with personality. Interesting to me that when he is at home and not being "Jimmy Martin" he can be one of the most pleasant people you'll ever be around and you'll never be treated with more respect.
I had just the opposite experience with him. IN the middle of being abusive to his crew, he was dismissive and not =very nice to his circle of fans.
@@fiddler1861 I don’t disagree. Jimmy could be a perfect a$$. And he had a lot of enablers who were too much in awe of his talent. I was probably one of them.
I guess my point was that take him away from an audience and catch him at home without his hat and guitar he can be a very different person. But set him down at a festival and he turns into “Jimmy Martin,” who is often just as you described.
Me too man... this song is great!
Good ole Verne’s rockin n reelin’
Love it! I just got turned on to the music of Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys and he is (in my opinion) one of the greatest bluegrass musicians there ever was! Why in the hell didn't the Grand Ole Opry make this man a member?
because of Bill Monroe
excellent
"Down in Wallace country," hahah woooow, he just put the time frame in perspective for me lol
Stop spying -- what a moron
@@finchbevdale2069 Trump Derangement Syndrome. It's real.
Nothin to touch Jimmy M.
that was tight band! i loved the days gloria belle played bass and sung that high baritone. she added alot, of coarse you cant beat jimmy's guitar playing either as far as the rhythm section goes!
Jimmy Martin Was My Grandpa.
i must get that dress. so awesome!
😊😊 How are you doing Rachel
Wonderful...
Alan Munde just killing it!
Yes fab....all of them.
Great young Mr. Munde.
GREAT !!
I'm normally a "Metal-Head", but GOOD LORD.
@banjoboy77a Don't forget that Doyle Lawson studied & mentored under the Great Jimmy Martin. In the recent interview in BU, Doyle credits that he learned a lot from Jimmy about different aspects of the music, & that Jimmy gave him his first professional bluegrass job playing banjo.
Outstanding singing - thanks so much for posting this
May not be fancy but that mandolin break by Vernon Derrick is one of the most electrifying in bluegrass for my money! Such a great band -- so sad that Jimmy killed all his chances of being put where he belongs -- it the Country Music Hall of Fame. No question he deserved it but the decision not to include him was not based on talent.
awwww look the 4 people who disliked this were deaf, poor people they dont know what they are missing!
That's the wildest darned hat!
Cool
written by doyle nyekirk from morristown,tn.
All bluegrass music is great and there are many groups that stand out for their music. This guy sings better then Monroe or Ralph Stanley. However I just love the old music of Carter Stanley. Tks Wayne in Canada
Love this song. This shows that the Americans are superior over us Europeans when it comes down to music :) Greets from The Netherlands
Well, my mom side of the family is country, born and raised in tennesee. And my dads side is from the city, So i live in the city right now. Im into all music though.
❤
Beads alookin' good,
Yea, all!
Top shelf
If Tennessee calls too hard, they can't be the Volunteers no more....
nice!
Think Del mighta been drinkin' a little before this show? Oh, well, don't matter - Arabian is right on about who the pickers are, as are some other posts. Yes, Gloria Belle Flickinger on bass - pioneering bluegrass woman & had to put up with alot from Jimmy, but he kept her on and she stayed with him for years. He used to say she was from "Hangover" (as opposed to the correct "Hanover") Pennsylvania. Vernon Derrick on mando and (then) BIG Al Munde on 5-string. Man, is he pickin' strong & right on it! Great clip!
Al Munde is still alive and going strong on 5-string bluegrass banjo.
The banjo player is on autopilot and I could also hear the young lady's voice strong accent sounds very great
"that po old hippie don't know what he's missin!"
Amazing what could be done with a couple EV 625A mics and a decent TV production studio.
Great song, well done,..but notice that masonic lodge black and white checker board floor pattern hat Jimmy is a wearin'. Hmm. Ralph was a mason, too.
FUCKIN SKILLS!!!!
Jimmy was hands down the greatest bluegrass tenor that ever hollered a tune. But he knew it too well and didn't mind telling folks so. Apparently he rubbed a lot of people up the wrong way down in Nashville and never got the exposure during his lifetime that was his due. he woulda been a pain in the ass to tour with.
Bluegrass as it should be.
We're gonna add a little yeller grass to it.
Do you think Jimmy ever changed a guitar string himself?
Anyway .. enough politics .. back to this music & historical landmark clip, folks. This is a Jimmy Martin signature tune, of course. And performed live here beautifully and with the trademark gusto and tight combo-timing by Jimmy & the Boys. Poor old Del .. when he's straight, clean & sober, he's great. But he seemed blitzed out on god knows what, half the time on this old Hee Haw TV series.
bluegrass
hoot
Got your picture...
@troynov1965 My dad was a bluegrass banjo picker back in those days and he said he talked with a guy who told him that he worked for Jimmy and the last time he played a show with him, Jimmy refused to pay him so he never did again.
Actually, "Southron" is an archaic word that originated in Scotland, applied to Englishmen (England is South of Scotland). The word made its way to the States and was used in reference to people in the South. The original lyrics to the song "Dixie" began, "Southrons hear your country call you..." It is still used today, more or less for dramatic effect, (like spelling "theater" as "theatre"). BTW, It isn't nice to call people dumbasses, especially when you are incorrect.
Song starts at 1:00
Well you sawed off fucker....God Bless...Love the music
Because he was too wild and energetic/unpredictable. They banned him, at least for a while, saying that he got the crowd too rowdy. He was a few million times better than a lot of the crap they've had the past few years, in my opinion.
i know I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to stream new series online?
@Zyaire Harlem lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)
@Zyaire Harlem try flixzone. You can find it on google :)
Does anybody know the name of the mandolineplayer? Can't hear his name clearly.
I'm gonne play my old JM records again, great stuff !!
The Great Vernon Derrick from Arab, Alabama!
why is my music still stopping it stops every few seconds
Anyone know who the woman is playing bass???
Anyone else in 2023?
I like the part from 0:01 to 3:28
Jimmy Martin was the real deal: rough and raw yet polished and high energy. It's a shame the Opry did him the way they did because Jimmy did not fit the mold of Chet Atkins and Roy Acuff.
Jimmy was to Bluegrass & Country Music as Ted Nugent is to Rock. Like Ted, Jimmy was a master performer and could whip up his audience into a frenzy.
Damn Yankee Ted Nugent is a low-talent asshole. Comparing someone like Jimmy Martin to that knuckle dagger is insulting.
AMEN brother. No fucking comparison musically. The only thing they had in common was they both liked to hunt. Thats IT.