08 Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mt Boys - April 18, 1983

Dr. Ralph Stanley, Curly Ray Cline, Junior Blankenship, Buddy Moore, Jack Cooke and Charlie Sizemore.

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

I could have seen Ralph in Mineral Va if i had not been a stick in the mud back in the day.. y'all get out there and enjoy.. life is too short

[@georgesawyer848]

This man and his type music has the most soul that can be expressed and then they can hit you with such joy you can hardly sit still.

[@edhodapp6465]

Doc Stanley and my daddy have passed on now, but I can hear his accent and his older sister (who spent many a dear appreciated hour sitting me on her lap and scratching my back). God bless you Doc Stanley and my daddy and aunt, to whatever extent there is a God to grant it!

[@ericeversole2044]

The good old days and the best music in the world

[@joehisel5966]

In all my 44 years this is the first time I've ever heard Ralph crack a halfway lewd joke

[@Treasureson78RPM]

This is the real deal people, raw talent and pure energy.

[@klconnair8458]

Saw him many times in concerts especially the last 20 years. Went to his weekend concert in Norton VA on top of the mountain a couple of times; many other good bands there but his was the best! I miss his old time music!

[@JoshLooperMusic]

Unreal good quality for 1983

[@josephphillips9485]

I've been listening to bluegrass now for 10 years,by far rest his soul MR.RALPH STANLEY WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST,HIS MUSIC IS GREAT.

[@lemmykilmister9979]

I like Ralph but his brother Carter made Ralph

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

Music is the closest, easiest way to find God!

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

​​​​@@lemmykilmister9979y old timers know that.. we need to suck the young people in.. Mary Ann.. I gotta tell you my kids in their 30s know these toons

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

Having lost Jesse McReynolds and Bobby Osbourne within a could days makes it really important to share these old videos. My kids come from some great music on both sides of the family and they know it but they don't play.. my one has the basics and I think I need to encourage her .I don't have the rhythm but I know the chords so I can help her carry it on... Gonna buy me a mandolin

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

Keith Whitley and Ralph Stanley we definitely miss you both

[@MsBoogity]

Ralph Stanley May God guide you up there in heaven.

[@thepincushionman7063]

Amen. Thank you Jesus

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

hi stranger, if you’re reading this. i just wanna tell you that you matter and you’re important ❤ i know you are tired,, but please never give up. okay? i believe you can do it :) and i’m proud of you!! even though i dont know you. always think positive and ignore the negativity that surrounds you. focus on positive side and the things that makes you happy. you are doing great hun. 😙 let’s keep going. we can get through this together. you are worth it. sending virtual hugs to everyone 🥰🤗have a good sleep tonight. tell your loved ones that you love them. sweet dreams my dear~ always smile 😊

[@staceyterry4271]

What a treasure to enjoy... I was never privileged to see Dr. Ralph Stanley in person, but I have loved his music. This is the next best thing. He will very much be missed.

[@austinchamp6304]

I am sorry you did not get to experience that it is something i will never forget just talking to him was something special i last seen him in New York shortly after sandy had hit the eastern seaboard and he still put on a hell of a show and talked for well over a hour after not till the last person left did he leave Dr Ralph thank you and god bless him

[@schoolsfan3719]

This is wonderful. I started seeing Ralph on a regular basis in California starting in 1992. Where was this???? Thanks for posting!!!!!!

[@BluegrassBuzzbomb]

It was at The Banjo Cafe in Santa Monica:- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Banjo_Cafe

[@sidv192]

What an incredible group at an incredible venue.

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

Almost 40 years ago... Yet the sound is crispy! So good n clean!

[@OzoChe]

This native will try to dance ,I think they call this blogging,dont matter its that i love this music,Shall we dance,Thank you Lord,Always hold my hand ,never let go,Amen

[@banjoandlefty]

Beautiful to see Dr. Ralph this way, amongst five musicians hard at work in a humble venue.

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

I could have seen him in my humble local Mineral VA.. multiple times but I didn't know who would go with me then.. now that he's gone I've found multiple people who would have but they didn't go see him either.. I get a chance I'm going to see performers that matter to me

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

Wish I'd seen this man and his band live.. I could have just didn't take the leap

[@bryant6pac]

very very the best and will be missed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BluegrassBuzzbomb]

Fantastic stuff - Thanks! Set 1 1 - I Hear A Choo Choo Comin 2 - Turn Back 3 - Lost Train Blues 4 - Little Willie 5 - All I Ever Loved Was You 6 - Sitting On Top Of The World 7 - Bad Case Of The Blues 8 - Put My Little Shoes Away 9 - Little Maggie 10 - Gloryland 11 - Boar Hog Set 2 1 - How Mountain Girls Can Love 2 - Gonna Paint The Town 3 - Man Of Constant Sorrow 4 - A Little Boy Called Joe 5 - White Dove 6 - Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven 7 - If I Could Crown You Mother 8 - Stone Walls & Steel Bars 9 - How Could I Dream Such A Dream 10 - Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem 11 - Cacklin' Hen 12 - Hills Of Home (A Tribute To Carter) Set 3 1 - Nobody's Love Is Like Mine 2 - Will You Miss Me 3 - Katy Daley 4 - Oh Death 5 - I'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes 6 - I'll Wear A White Robe 7 - Worried Man Blues 8 - Mary Ann 9 - Swingin' 10 - Orange Blossom Special Set 4 1 - I've Got A Mule To Ride / Rocky Island / Little Birdie 2 - Jimmy Brown The Newsboy 3 - Children Go Where I Send Thee 4 - Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven 5 - If I Could Crown You Mother 6 - Pikeville Jail (cut)

[@JudgeSturdy]

Wasn't that Leather Britches that Curly Ray tagged onto the end of Boar Hog?

[@thepincushionman7063]

It don't get no better'n at.

[@kentbarger5021]

Thanks man I'm going to share this with the group I'm not sure if I did when I first joined it or if you have but the Stanley fan's will love it

[@OzoChe]

Shall we Dance to this glorous song,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@krupadrum]

Emotional stuff, love Ralph. The Banjo and vocal legend.

[@thepincushionman7063]

POWERFUL!

[@jimmyb1456]

Little boy called Joe really touches when Ralph sings it

[@noahbrown4388]

F*ckin pure gold!! Love it 😃

[@jimmyb1456]

Hell yeah

[@annetteparker305]

THANK YOU FOR THIS OUTSTANDING Music !

[@richardspaur9707]

I have always loved these boys! They’re one of THE very best ever!

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

This is so clean and crispy! It's almost like a soundboard recording.

[@Nortfortress]

Wow I feel blessed to watch this

[@superchef78]

Gotta love Nobody's love is like mine! Ralph was absolutely incredible on the banjo here! Wow! His backup too

[@dodge93city]

Boy ! This is a treat for sure . Thanks

[@gloriajeansongbird4657]

Dr ralph the greatest

[@jeanricketts6880]

And I saw that show. The best!!

[@rickt7299]

Where was it at

[@tradssalesone6334]

Got to see them once in concert a few years before Dr Ralph passed. At the intermission I went to their table to look at cd's. He was standing there with Nathan his grandson. I wanted to say something to him but just couldnt. To this day I wonder why. I kind of regret it, 'cause Ralph, carter, and the Clinch mt. boys are my favorite . My dad could see Clinch Mt. from his childhood home.

[@EldoNorte]

I saw and heard them in that very composition later that summer in Central Ohio. Dave Evans & Band were there too, and in their prime.

[@jeanricketts6880]

Heard this wonderful bluegrass band here in Baltimore, was a special treat!

[@RedRoosterParty]

Thank you for putting this up. This is the best representation of that period I've ever seen.

[@GenevaGibbs]

Love you 💕💕😘 ev

[@buddylarsen6647]

This is the REAL real thing. One fixed camera, no cuts, dubs, just a rolling camera and what it saw, we see.

[@josephphillips9485]

Yes this is what live music is all about,I think I'd be the only black guy in the room in there,lol

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

@@josephphillips9485 3 years later. I'd be glad to see ya dancing at the Honkeytonk!

[@curtisshaw5965]

​@@josephphillips9485the banjo is originally a West African instrument (Akonting). Brought here by slaves with gourds. Black slaves and poor mountain white people intermingled more than most think. It was more of a class system

[@jimmyb1456]

​@josephphillips9485 whata skin color have to with it brother i don't recognize it

[@buddylarsen6647]

Me neither, Jimmy, me neither.@@jimmyb1456

[@IllWillTheThrill]

I now have my answer if someone asks where I would go if I could go back in time.

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

If ye get this... I hear ye....

[@dylancain6026]

I would have followed these gentlemen around the us like the deadheads followed the greatful dead

[@DigBaddy919]

Man I could listen to Buddy Moore all day and all night

[@claytonpeterson4327]

When Dr. Ralph Stanley sings...you stop and listen. No matter who you are. Clawhammer In Peace.

[@stanleynelson3433]

that's for sure and take your hat off

[@trevortomah8508]

Just don't get any better than this, listening to a group of very talented musicians, thanks for the sharing the wonderful music y,all.

[@blindfeline]

Love the look Ralph gives Curly when he keeps soloing haha LOVE CURLY RAY CLINE

[@PickingGaz1972]

I tell you guys the best thing for a long time that made a difference to my soul thanks so much

[@willleith8456]

Thank's for sharing this show, my mom went to school with Ralph and Carter, so we got to know there music pretty well growing up, they were her favorites of course.

[@josephphillips9485]

How that's pretty cool,did she ever say he sang in school,

[@karenreinhardt7748]

How wonderful!!!

[@gloriajeansongbird4657]

Omg Keith's best song

[@valentiniivanangel]

Gracias por tan hermoso material, le mando un abrazo grande

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

Super clean and crispy audio! Thanks! One Salty BerZERKer... Late July 2022...

[@jewelsandbinoculars1]

RIP Ralph.....God speed

[@danielkralcz]

www.bible.com/cs/bible/12/ISA.57.1.ASV Isaiah 57:1 ASV The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

[@OzoChe]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Rest in Peace,Dr.Ralph Stanley,God Loves you,And so do I And all the People who heard you,Dear Sir,Amen

[@MrJRW1]

That banjo sounds fantastic!

[@Rudonah]

I wish my father could have lived to see this video.

[@superchef78]

4:03 wow! That signature Stanley style accapela sound!

[@jimmyb1456]

Mine too

[@michaelouellette5164]

this is so awesome ralph Stanley's the real deal just the best thanks for posting

[@openveracity]

this is amazing. . . thank you!!

[@charlieD1628]

I would have loved to have been in that room to hear these Gods.

[@monroerice8440]

Gg

[@smokeythemedic2336]

Love How Ralph Constantly Has To Dodge Curly Ray's Bow.

[@reubentroyer7751]

U ain't never heard real HEART @SOUL till u the Stanley way

[@TheDeerfieldfarms]

Thanks so much for posting this video

[@RealEFavila]

Classic performance.

[@uteute9612]

Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@mikebarnett1007]

Been listening to The stanleys for years but never saw this somehow. Dr Ralph always gets acclaim for his singing , and rightfully so, but I think his banjo playing is underrated. I love good ,traditional banjo pickin . Out of them all ,Ralphs my favorite. Listen to boar hog if you want a great sample.

[@larrycounce4509]

You can talk about Bill Monroe and Fatt & Scruggs but Ralph is the man.

[@Robbylester]

Exactly no one could touch him

[@cosmicvagrant3980]

@@Robbylester your Honor, here's my evidence. 2 hours. I rest my case!

[@OzoChe]

Well yea, I posted this cause we dance to these great music❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊,Lets Dance,Thank you Lord,Amen

[@colleenc4621]

Love love love this!!!

[@henriettajones726]

Love this!😊

[@stangodsey1168]

real Mt music

[@rancid2222]

Curly Ray Cline was touched by the hand of God himself

[@riffraffalmelo]

Wow great vid!! Thank you very much !

[@ytdcopher]

Awesome! Thanks for posting :)

[@lindseywalker6925]

Ralph and his prime: Late 40's early 50's........... Its a shame Keith didn't come back from Nashville to his roots and rejoined Ralph to walk side by side for 20 more years............

[@clarkartman9540]

I was thinking the same exact thing. They don’t sound the same without Keith

[@kentbarger5021]

@@clarkartman9540 Keith been dead 31 years and still not in the cmhof what a joke but not saying nothing bad because I'm a huge Keith Whitley fan but Carter was the best with Ralph and Roy Lee Center's but Keith Roy Lee sounds a lot alike imo

[@twelvepolesdaroot5784]

Same tour,one of Ralph's farewell short tours,boosting his heritage man valued the Instrument like KNOONE ever held one with more appreciation a legacy still spanning the globe.

[@sethcrook4374]

Brilliant

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

By this time, Keith Whitley left the Clinch Mountain Boys to become a hitmaker; sadly, he also continued to drink, which took his life at age 34 on May 9, 1989. Had he been more like Ricky Skaggs, who like Whitley also played in the CMBs, he may have lived a little longer.

[@jeanricketts6880]

They are true bluegrass!! The best!

[@JuanWood420]

Awesome!! 👏

[@softshoes]

Nothing like Dr Ralph and a couple cold ones.

[@dylancain6026]

Bluegrass/old time music and some beer is a good way to get some tears out of me

[@user-qq4dg9wt6n]

Truly gifted you can make a banjo ring

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

In response to a question on here, my recollection is that this was at the Banjo Cafe in Santa Monica CA. Incidentally Vince Gill and his then wife Janis were in the audience along with Emory Gordy Jr.

[@melvinjackson7293]

WHY AIN'T BLUEGRASS MUSIC THAT SOUNDS LIKE THIS TODAY? HAS ALL THE MUSIC FADED WITH THE TIMES?

[@thepincushionman7063]

Yes. Praise God for Video and audio recordings.

[@thepincushionman7063]

I swear Clinch mountain must be God's chosen land.

[@rasonjason4066]

You ain't kiddin

[@paulevans6403]

Ground Zero of God's Country.

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

Now we can actually get Ralph Stanley on a keyring... Ain't that something

[@SuperEvilC]

They don't call it White Lightning for nothin!💥💫🎻💫💥

[@twelvepolesdaroot5784]

This some that borderline SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING

[@rogersdeugene]

Does anyone know if there is anyone still playing Blue Grass like this today? I'm talking about the old style just like this. I would love to know.

[@patrickorear4987]

The Traveling McCoureys

[@lucaswilder1562]

Check out CF Bailey and Shadow Ridge

[@staticchair]

Jerry Garcias favorite band and singer. Ralph S.

[@alexwest4253]

Never realized how much Charlie and Keith sounded alike.

[@user-rt8wo8df2j]

Charlie Sizemore was the best lead singer Ralph had, in my opinion.

[@user-zl6uz6lc8c]

Ralph Stanley's band was never the same after Carter's death.

[@MariaVazquez-du3st]

Yep the REAL DEAL ♥️

[@kjvtruth9831]

The phrasing on the word 'mother' around 25;00 is absolutely incredulous.. These were the days.. priveledged to have been around for many of these shows.. I played at Ralph's homeplace with 'Buddy Moore" otherwise known as 'hook & beans'.. sounded just like Ralph when he wanted to.. anyone know what became of old hook?

[@jacobwilliamson744]

My uncles from Kermit, WV knew him. They said he lives in Louisa, KY now. I don't know much else about him.

[@lucaswilder1562]

I'm with you on the Mother phrase simply tear your heart out

[@jeffracer6231]

A young Jr Blankenship got to meet him when he picked with Ernie Thacker

[@ifiddler]

HAHAHAHA - they came down to hear us play (the Monday night band!)

[@fairalways]

GOD DAMN.

[@kdr955]

I was worried that fiddle player would poke Ralph in the eye.

[@millieatr]

1:39:49 Curly Ray Cline feeling good 😄

[@pastorhunt]

definitely looks like a happy frog.

[@davidmcdonald1811]

BOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!

[@savingmayberry387]

43:20 A boy named Jo 24:50 My Little Shoes

[@superchef78]

Ralph looked much much older come 1987. Who is that on lead on all I ever loved was you? Sounds like an older version of Roy Lee Centers and Larry Sparks together lol

[@BluegrassBuzzbomb]

+superchef78 It's Buddy Moore (aka Hook 'n' Beans)

[@lesbiangroupnami8949]

DELIGHTFUL COUPLES -_-

[@donclark8673]

Goodness gracious this is good thanks for putting this on where is this at The station in in Nashville Tennessee

[@hambonejonesgb]

Curly must have bought some top shelf blow. Lol. Cause you'd have to be on something to play a fiddle that way. Lol

[@jimmyb1456]

Probley alcohol lol

[@joshuaevans7614]

When does ralph stanley do will u miss me on this video.

[@jeswanderyn]

Was this recorded at the Banjo Cafe in Santa Monica, California?

[@jwprewett]

Mighty Fine !

[@edhodapp6465]

I shoulda been there. If nothing else than to give the Placer County deputy sheriffs some work. 😂

[@Bokescreek]

What great film! Does anyone know where this was recorded?

[@kentbarger7719]

Children go where I send the was pretty crazy