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@jayhank5838 2 сағат бұрын
Anyone who wants a complete Bluegrass / Country music library must have this album. It is one of the greatest ever released with some of the giants and pioneers of music. Everyone who was anyone in bluegrass and country music in 1972 was in this album. Thank you.
@jayhank5838 3 сағат бұрын
I am fortunate to have seen him many times on stage and in concert. He never disappoints. He is a master at his trade and has been blessed by God with super talent. The man can play ever string instrument known to man.
@melodydaniel8630 4 сағат бұрын
He had some tremendous songs "Highway 40 Blues" and "Honey".
@jayhank5838 8 сағат бұрын
I sure miss Gram Parsons and so sad he died so young. The influence he had in his short life and career is amazing. Your analysis was amazing. Thank you, Sir.
@DjPjrocReacts911 8 сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@jayhank5838 8 сағат бұрын
@@DjPjrocReacts911 You are the best and go deep into the meanings of the songs you react to. This is much appreciated. Gram Parsons was a very complex young man.
@angieday5183 9 сағат бұрын
Ricky and George Strait were the 2 most influential early neo-traditionalists who steered country back into traditional styles and sounds in the 80s which led to the boom of the 90s. The styles were different segments of country, of course. George influenced by western swing and Ricky by Bluegrass. Country Boy was during Ricky's foray from strictly traditional Bluegrass (no electric instruments) into mainstream country. Obviously, his country had Bluegrass influences (such as the instrumental solos by more than one or 2 players). In the 1st half of the 80s Ricky had 12 number 1 hits on the country charts and was Entertainer of the Year in 1985.
@angieday5183 9 сағат бұрын
Ricky is in 6 Halls of Fame. Country music, Bluegrass, Fiddlers, Musicians, and Gospel. I can't remember the other one and his website is down today apparently.
@DjPjrocReacts911 8 сағат бұрын
Super tallented!
@angieday5183 10 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the great reaction! Where do I begin with the comments? Not sure on the steele player, but the fiddler was the great Bobby Hicks. He played with almost every great Bluegrass act in his career. He started with Bill Monroe in the late 50s. He was with Ricky thru much of the 80s and 90s. He passed this past summer at 91. Ricky has always made sure he has a great band around him. When he was running his first band of his own in 76-77 ish period (Boone Creek), he hired a young Oklahoma man who had moved to KY in search of more Bluegrass knowledge. That man was Vince Gill.
@DjPjrocReacts911 8 сағат бұрын
Great stuff! I had no idea the fiddler was Bobby Hicks-what an incredible legacy he left behind. Playing with legends like Bill Monroe and Ricky Skaggs and being part of so many pivotal moments in bluegrass history is just crazy. It’s sad to hear of his passing, but it’s clear his influence and talent will live on through the music he helped create. And Vince Gill?! Talk about connections in country music, It’s amazing to think about Ricky Skaggs spotting and nurturing talent like that so early on. He’s not only a phenomenal musician himself but also someone who’s clearly helped shape the careers of others. It says so much about Ricky’s dedication to the craft and his respect for bluegrass and country traditions. I absolutely love it! 😊
@isg01010 10 сағат бұрын
I think that was Bruce Bouton on the steel guitar. I believe he went on to play on a lot of songs with Garth Brooks and "Brooks and Dunn" as well.
@johndavidson5228 11 сағат бұрын
Thanks for another musical presentation of interest, Pernell.
@ednafenton7558 11 сағат бұрын
You should ck/out the official video of this song. Bill Monroe is in it with Ricky Skaggs. It's a cool video to watch. I remember those who didn't like Country or bluegrass music made fun of Ricky Skaggs. I always thought he was really good. He's married to Sharon White of "The Whites." Buck White sang with his daughters. They were also great. Buck just passed away in January of this year. Ricky & Sharon sing together often.
@tallestmountain 12 сағат бұрын
Oh, I have been waiting for you to stumble upon Ricky. I remember when he hit the airwaves. I am trying to think of an appropriate term for that “new” sound back then. FRESH ENERGY comes to mind. Yes, he was bluegrass but this wasn’t our parents’ bluegrass, this was our new brand of bluegrass. And he was our generation. But our parents generation liked him, too. He actually did a lot of covers of older songs, giving them a fresh perspective. He did serious songs, one I like is You Don’t Count the Cost. But he did also did a lot of songs that had an energy vibe to them, kinda tongue in cheek humor. You should listen to Honey, Open That Door (studio version), and Don’t Cheat In Our Hometown (studio version). Ricky and Keith Whitley met in high school and played together. At 15 they were invited to join Ralph Stanley’s bluegrass band. The two even recorded an album together. Being on the road, in an adult world so young had its affect on Keith and probably set the stage for his alcoholism that eventually killed him. Thankfully, Ricky seemed to navigate it better. Wonder how many people saw those 2 kids back then and saw the glimmer of super stardom that was there. Ricky is worth some exploration. He made his brand of bluegrass mainstream and got a lot of our generation to appreciate the roots of it again. Then Alison Krause came along next generation and kept bluegrass alive in mainstream country.
@tallestmountain 12 сағат бұрын
You may have already reacted to Go Rest High On That Mountain. If so, then if there was ever a performance that needed a second look when one has acquired more country knowledge, it is this song. Vince wrote this with many direct references to Keith Whitley and also inspired by the grief from his own brothers death. Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless sang harmony. You can just feel the love they all had for Keith. You can also tell they wanted this performance to be perfect and it was. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJu7o6B3gKd1ircsi=qmLgEb754HEn1W3y
@DjPjrocReacts911 10 сағат бұрын
I can feel your passion for Ricky Skaggs and bluegrass music through your words, and it’s clear how much his music has meant to you over the years. I love how you described his sound as fresh energy-that’s exactly the vibe I got listening to Country Boy! Your insight into his connection with Keith Whitley really hit me. I can only imagine what it must have been like for two 15-year-olds to join Ralph Stanley’s band and step into such a demanding adult world so early. It’s heartbreaking what happened to Keith, but it’s inspiring to see how Ricky found a way to navigate that path and build such a lasting legacy. Thank you for the song recommendations! I’ll definitely check out Honey, Open That Door and Don’t Cheat In Our Hometown. I also didn’t realize Ricky and Keith recorded an album together-that’s something I’ll need to explore! It’s amazing how artists like Ricky Skaggs not only create incredible music but also bring people together, bridging generations and keeping traditions alive. And you’re absolutely right-Alison Krauss definitely carried that torch forward in her own unique way. Love me some AK! Thanks again for sharing your memories and knowledge-it’s a privilege to have such thoughtful and passionate subscribers like you. I can’t wait to dive deeper into Ricky’s music and legacy. Stay tuned! 😊
@angieday5183 9 сағат бұрын
@@DjPjrocReacts911 I've seen both Ricky and Ralph Stanley tell the story of thier meeting. Ralph was playing a concert in Eastern Ky. His van broke down and was late. Ricky's dad always made the boys bring the instruments along "just in case". Ricky and Keith volunteered to play while they waited on Ralph. They played some Stanley brothers songs. When Ralph walked in, he said he had to sit down because it sounded so much like he and his deceased brother Carter.
@tallestmountain 8 сағат бұрын
@@DjPjrocReacts911 they were still teens when they recorded together, so some early raw talent. People tend to forget that ‘celebrities’ are just humans at their core, and have to fight the same internal battles that we all do. At the root of it they have to live alone in their own skin like everyone else. Some do ok, some don’t. I can only imagine the how that gut punch had to have felt to Ricky. To have been so close so someone during your formative years and then, wham, they are gone. Keith’s passing hit a lot of people hard. One was his very good friend T Graham Brown. Graham readily admits they were hard drinking buddies. He told on a later talk show that they got sent to rehab together, which he admitted was a big mistake because the whole time they were there they focused on escape to get a drink. It was Graham the family asked to make the official announcement to the public. But Keith’s death finally did lead to Graham getting sober. One day soon I will send you down the T Graham Brown rabbit hole, but not now.! You have a lot of other stuff to catch up on. Graham’s style was a bit different, but great. After dozens of guest appearances over the decades on the Opry, Graham was made an official member last May. It meant so much to him. So hang tight. Just know you got something special coming in your future. I got to decide on just the right song for your initial reaction. As for bridging generations I think music is a natural for that. Many people tend to reject the music of their parents when they are young, only to discover later that they like it after all. Country was very popular in our part of South Jersey when I was growing. Yes, kids listened to 50s, 60s, 70s rock, but most everyone was very familiar with and love country. One reason I like watching reaction videos is to see the reaction of todays generation to the music of my general. The shock of realizing this was raw talent, no autotune, and the falling in love with much of it. Good music, no matter the genre, will last and last, a be discovered anew by future generations. Remember CLASSICAL music was ‘the latest hits’ once upon a time.
@DjPjrocReacts911 7 сағат бұрын
I can just imagine Ralph Stanley walking in and hearing Ricky and Keith playing his songs so perfectly that it stopped him in his tracks. What a powerful and emotional moment that must have been, especially considering his connection to his late brother Carter. Ricky’s dad sounds like he really knew the importance of being prepared and ready for any opportunity. Stay ready so you don't have to get ready, you may not have the time. Bringing those instruments along “just in case” led to a life-changing moment for Ricky and Keith. Great stuff! It’s amazing to think about how fate, preparation, and talent all came together that night. Stories like this remind me why I love diving into the history behind the music-it’s not just about the songs; it’s about these incredible moments that shape legends. Thank you again for taking the time to share this gem-it made my day! If you’ve got more stories like this, bring it on.
@DaveyHotrod 14 сағат бұрын
Check out Gillian Welch's cover, absolutely incredible.
@shaneheff5244 15 сағат бұрын
Thanks for another music history lesson. Another artist I haven't checked out at all. Looks like he could really make those guitars hum.
@jayhensley7681 18 сағат бұрын
I saw him in Lexington at Foodtown which was a grocery store. He and Jerry Douglas and another guy. This was in the late 70s. Jerry is arguably the best dobro player ever. They were using a big flatbed trailer as a stage. I was with my mom and dad. It started raining. We went home and came back. They were under the awning of the store jamming when we got back. I'll never forget that.
@isg01010 10 сағат бұрын
Was that as the band "Boone Creek" ?
@craigmiller4528 22 сағат бұрын
Red Dirt Girl EmmyLoy Harris
@sheilawilson-qb6ij 23 сағат бұрын
Dj, this is a react, I would start singing this myself, after George thourogood, on a REALLY bad night. Thank you for the song.
@DjPjrocReacts911 21 сағат бұрын
😁
@CarolynAllen-fc2vs Күн бұрын
sad but unfoturnatly, true for some folks .
@CarolynAllen-fc2vs Күн бұрын
brings back sweet yet sad memories when Viet Nam war was going on.
@tracylynn6590 Күн бұрын
"Beautiful, tortured soul, just too much hurt for one heart, & ain't all the poppies in Asia can plug that leak" a commentor said. I couldn't have said it better myself. RIP Sweet Cypress Cowboy 💔🥹
@tracylynn6590 Күн бұрын
@Pj Roc I am the daughter of @LindaCafaro, she introduced me to GP🥰Alcohol was Gram's drug of choice (although he did many other drugs as well).🥺
@DjPjrocReacts911 Күн бұрын
Good to have you here.
@tracylynn6590 Күн бұрын
"Twenty Thousand Roads" is an AUTObiography not a BIOGRAPHY so why @MichaelSSmith-hs5pw says "in Gram's own words" is utter nonsense 😂
@angieday5183 Күн бұрын
Glad ur back. Thought you might enjoy this video for personal viewing. It's of the day Charlie Pride was inducted as a member of the Grande Ole Opry. He'd made many guest appearances but became an official member here in 93. Great performing 3 songs but the real pleasure is watching he and the audience interact and his true humbleness. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX6UoIlpYqyJmLc
@DjPjrocReacts911 Күн бұрын
Hey you! Funny, i'm here eddting a request of yours from 6 months ago. I'm almost done with it. Spoiler alert, I loved it! Love CP, thanks see you soon.
@angieday5183 Күн бұрын
@@DjPjrocReacts911 Glad u enjoyed. Looking forward to what you've got going
@debrabeck9630 Күн бұрын
I haven’t heard this song in a month of Sundays. Thanks, Pj. I used to listen to The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Amazing Rhythm Aces quite a bit back in the day. I really enjoyed this!
@DjPjrocReacts911 Күн бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!😎
@jaminova_1969 Күн бұрын
Maybe not my first time hearing this song but definitely the first time I am listening!
@Po1itica11yNcorrect Күн бұрын
Man, I had a major crush on this lady in the 1990s. She was absolutely gorgeous, and that beautiful voice! ❤
@63birdseye Күн бұрын
Great tune, thanks Dj Pj One of my favorite songs on this album
@dennisking7872 Күн бұрын
Dwight Yoakam and K.D. Lang perform an excellent duet cover of this song.
@johndavidson5228 Күн бұрын
Nice to see you doing reactions again. I really enjoyed hearing this song. Don't recall previously being exposed to it.
@DjPjrocReacts911 Күн бұрын
Thanks!
@shaneheff5244 2 күн бұрын
Nice reaction again PJ. Thanks. Great idea contacting the medium. Do they have the winning lottery numbers for next week? 😅
@DjPjrocReacts911 2 күн бұрын
Hey, im just a regular joe, chillin in my lavish French villa on St Barts. Gotta go, Shelia is making margaritas.
@shaneheff5244 2 күн бұрын
@DjPjrocReacts911 Haha that's the way to do it man.
@margaretross9150 2 күн бұрын
The name International Submarine Band came from a name used in The Little Rascals, The International Silverstrings Submarine Band. It seems strange to use a name from a movie series filmed in the 1930s, but it was being shown on TV in the 1960s. The 1960s band Spanky and Our Gang also took their name from that series, which was originally known as Our Gang and to modern 1960s kids like me (and Gram) as The Little Rascals. IMO Gram's problems with addiction and very early passing come down to his very dysfunctional family with the deaths of his father when Gram was 12 and his mother when he was18. He was a sensitive kid who tried hard to be a normal person, but it was just too much to take. He once said, "Everyone I love dies." Thanks for your attention to Gram. The musical background is cool. Roger McGuinn once said GP would be thrilled with how famous he is now.
@DjPjrocReacts911 2 күн бұрын
@margaretross9150 Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed comment! The connection to The Little Rascals is such a cool bit of history-who would’ve thought that a quirky name from the '30s would inspire not one, but two iconic '60s bands? It’s like a hidden thread tying generations together. And you’re so right about Gram Parsons. His story is equal parts inspiring and heartbreaking. That quote, 'Everyone I love dies,' really hits hard-it says so much about the pain he carried and how it shaped his art. Despite it all, his music and legacy have only grown stronger, which is a testament to the soul he poured into it. Roger McGuinn’s comment about Gram being thrilled with his fame today? I think that’s the perfect note to end on. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and perspective-it makes these discussions so much richer!"
@tracylynn6590 Күн бұрын
Margaret is correct. Ian Dunlop of ISB came up with the name.
@bonniekeough244 3 күн бұрын
Beautiful
@angieday5183 3 күн бұрын
A classic
@kathyhall1904 3 күн бұрын
Find "Ive done enough dying today" by Larry
@kathyhall1904 3 күн бұрын
You need to find Larry Gatlin "Ive Done Enough Dying Today" lts his personal favorite.
@PatHawley 4 күн бұрын
I love his voice
@sheilawilson-qb6ij 5 күн бұрын
I want to wish the dj and mr h a happy MLK,Jr. day coming up. I don’t think we are going to have a parade this year because of the Siberian vortex.
@DjPjrocReacts911 4 күн бұрын
☃️❄️🌨
@debrabeck9630 5 күн бұрын
I usually think of Gram Parsons in connection with others, especially Emmy Lou Harris, as well as with The Byrds and their album Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Thanks for this one; I obviously need to listen to more Gram Parsons. I hope you are feeling as well as possible. Glad to see you back.
@DjPjrocReacts911 4 күн бұрын
I'm good, thank you. I'll try to go LIVE later this evening.
@angieday5183 5 күн бұрын
Another Eastern Kentuckian
@Timoeltejano 6 күн бұрын
I have to hand it to you, PJ, you've come a long way since your intro into the country scene. So well done, as always.
@DjPjrocReacts911 4 күн бұрын
Thanks brother! I've been checking out your channel, love what you're doing, keep it up.
@Timoeltejano 6 күн бұрын
Definitely someone you should be listening to. He's also partly responsible for the emergence of Emmylous Harris. Without him, The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers and other amazing musicians might not have been introduced onto the world scene and into our collective consciousness. Gram passed away out in 29 Palms area, I think actually inside Joshua Tree National Park- he had a house there.
@shannonpattenthetexasbb 6 күн бұрын
Gary Parson sang with the Burrito Brothers before they went to being the Flying Burrito Brothers and I remember a friend of mine said the Flying Burrito Brothers with the band Alabama back in the 80s Gary Parson started on back in the sixties and seventies I got some albums by them
@ladyred56 6 күн бұрын
Not sure if anyone mentioned the fact that he wrote an album for Kids with the song Sneaky Snake . My kids loved that thing 😂
@DjPjrocReacts911 4 күн бұрын
Would love to react to the sneaky snake song. I'm pretty sure its been mentioned here.
@ladyred56 Күн бұрын
@@DjPjrocReacts911 I’m sure it has been it was a pretty big hit my favorite song of his is Fox On The Run
@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw 7 күн бұрын
I’ve seen a copy of Gram’s birth certificate in his book, “Twenty thousand roads” & his birth certificate clearly states that his real given name is “Cecil Ingram Connor III”
@shaneheff5244 7 күн бұрын
Another great reaction PJ and thanks for the back story. It adds so much to the song.
@DjPjrocReacts911 7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jayhank5838 7 күн бұрын
You are the best P.J. Gram Parsons was a brilliant trailblazer. Another who died much too young. Thank you for going back in time to react to such a talent.
@DjPjrocReacts911 7 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@dsusan17 7 күн бұрын
I have missed you P.J. I pray all is well.
@DjPjrocReacts911 7 күн бұрын
I've not been my best lately. Getting better though. I was in Alabama recently, driving through the tunnel, thought about you😎
@troyrobicheaux8097 7 күн бұрын
Once again, Thank you for exploring the Genius of Gram Parson. This may be a tough song for people who have never walked on this path. But for some that have, it’s Spiritual.
@tallestmountain 8 күн бұрын
Never could get into this guy.
@DjPjrocReacts911 7 күн бұрын
Got your email mountain, its in the cue.
@tallestmountain 7 күн бұрын
@ missed your presence. I think I sent a couple emails. Thought I might start focusing on songs/artists that I would not expect to lead to a deep dive. You have enough of those already in a list. Sometimes an OK artist will have this one outstanding song that goes into my ultra popular list.
@LindaCafaro 8 күн бұрын
Grams first name is Ingram, middle name is Cecil😊
@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw 7 күн бұрын
I’ve seen a copy of his birth certificate in his book “ Twenty thousand roads” & his birth certificate clearly states that his true real name is “Cecil Ingram Connor III.” Do your homework.
@DjPjrocReacts911 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@LindaCafaro 7 күн бұрын
Don’t believe everything you read. On his stone at his grave they got his bday wrong, check it out
@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw 7 күн бұрын
@@LindaCafaro Yeah, I usually don’t believe everything I read, but this was in Grams book in his own words, so you’re telling me not to believe him?
@LindaCafaro 7 күн бұрын
@ Ask Google
@timsherrod2748 8 күн бұрын
The controversial word is obvious, but he didn’t mean it in a derogatory way he actually refers to it as hard-working. The fact is people of his generation simply talk like that. Now we use softer language as George Carlin would say. Less offensive, but I’m not sure if it’s better or not.
@chrismckee3415 8 күн бұрын
Thank you sir there arent that many reactions to webb pierce im glad to find one not many people know of him which is a shame i love listening to him im 24 love old country music
@hexum7 9 күн бұрын
It took me some 40 years and Allison Krause to figure out that this is not an idyllic man daydreaming about his past- this is a person who is about to die