ARKANSAS: Dirt Poor Rural Towns That Are Full Of Surprises

[@tonepoet]

Glenn Campbell was absolute BEAST of a guitar player, one of the best session guys ever and could rip. There is a documtary of his last touring days, it was kind of sad to see him go through all of that, he was a great musician.

[@CosmicStargoat]

You are correct.

[@MG2000MDPHD]

IDK if you ever saw him play while Glen was fighting alzheimer's simply amazing!

[@tirumalabulusu8701]

Arkansas very beautiful state every place is beautiful

[@papmanhunter2285]

Love your videos though I‘m German and have never left Europe in my life. I learned a lot about rural America. Greetings from rural Germany. 🇩🇪❤🇺🇸

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks for watching!

[@givemeliberty700]

That's really cool do Germans do this kinda stuff?

[@strongdelusion9442]

You're not alone, I'm 60 and have never left the US. Strange how things work, my daughters have been all over the world?

[@user-neo71665]

The duck hunting capital of arkansas and the rice growing capital of the world is Stuttgart AR. It was founded by Germans in the late 1800s

[@franceslock2058]

Most people are happy in our small towns. Housing is affordable, the crime rate is small in most cases,and everyone knows the entire town. Most people drive to work in a larger town.

[@Nawojczyk]

Billstown is full of his relatives. Brothers, sisters, and their kids. The entire family is full of music and love. Yes, it’s Glen singing. Many times you can find one of his brothers, Shorty, in the cemetery tending to the graves. If you’re lucky he will sing you a song. The entire family are truly gems of Arkansas.

[@marynoble6471]

A relative of mine took his family camping in Arkansas a few years ago. They had 3 kids under 8 years old, a pickup truck, a pop-up camper, and not a lot of money. Their first day in Arkansas their truck broke down on the side of the road. A complete stranger stopped, helped them get their truck to a shop, and THEN LOANED THEM HIS TRUCK so they could pull their pop-up and keep camping until their truck was repaired!

[@TinkerTailor4303]

I thought you were going to say it was Glen Campbell!!

[@teresapribilski1493]

As an Arkansan, no surprise.

[@jw_nomad]

Very impressive and heartwarming ! Thanks for sharing the story.

[@phillc1073]

....one.....

[@nicolejones9117]

It wasn't in Central Arkansas.

[@livelurked4103]

I live in Missouri and have traveled to Arkansas for business and pleasure many times. Arkansas is called the natural state because of it's natural beauty!

[@innovisionworld7749]

During late 70's I was a foreign student from India studying in LA . I was a huge fan of Glenn Campbell and never missed from buying his records on the day of release. I would save money for his albums . Gambler was one his best albums

[@msclecarcrzy]

Spoda I watch all your videos and I usually don't comment but this might be one of your best videos. The Glen Campbell grave site was just plain awesome to see and hear. Thanks for taking us along! I hope you and Nicole keep doing this for years.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Wow, thank you! And yes, we'll be doing this for a long time. :)

[@heatherfulmore3412]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip the place looks clean even though the people are poor. If the cost of living is low then people cam manage to survive there.

[@stevenmoser7233]

I went to college in Clarksville. The poorest part of arkansas central eastern part of state. Texarkana is the town that dreaded sundown. Foust arkansas was the legend of boggy creek .you aren't far from the only diamond field in America by hot springs. You made my adopted state proud. Thank you. Comic Ralphie May was from Clarksville and is buried there. University of the Ozarks was first college west of Mississippi River.

[@stevenmoser7233]

The college was first west of Mississippi River.

[@delstanley1349]

I didn't look it up but I "think" coaches Bear Bryant, Barry Switzer, and singer Johnny Cash all came from that neck of the woods too. I hope Lord Spoda goes through Wolverton Mountain. I remember the song ("Wolverton Mountain" by Claude King) when I was a kid, and sang along with it all the time when it came on AM radio. "Ah--oo-ooh, ah-oo-ooh.....They say don't go...on Wolverton Mountain...if you're lookin...for a wife." I think the song topped the charts for a month back in the day, and it was years later before I knew it was in central AR and Clifton Clowers was a real person, and saw him on KZbin! Back in the 90s there was a survey by the National Park Survey (or somebody) that listed the top ten scenic drives in the continental states. A stretch of AR Highway 7 was one of them. So I drove it back then, and it was truly scenic.

[@jeanlawson9133]

He was so much more than he was ever acknowledged for....❤ Especially as a song writer and musician...He taught so many to play and wrote so many great songs...

[@lisahaganLFC]

Amazing the music by the grave. I really liked that. 👍 ❤

[@NuffinEdited]

Most of Glen's siblings still live there. Thanks for showing us his grave. He was the best ever

[@TOCC50]

Neil Diamond

[@caseyholmes3392]

I grew up in Glenwood Arkansas 20 years ago. Used to be at Billy’s house of guitar with my grandpa every Tuesday. Crazy that it has not changed much at all

[@МихаилЛевеляйнен]

Доброго времени суток. Карелия Россия. Большое спасибо за экскурсию по маленьким городам большой Америке. Вот смотрю видео и нарадоваца не могу города маленькие а в доль горог чисто и ухоженно. Вообще здорово смотреть как живут обычные люди. Да они бедные но все же передвигаются на машинах и большая часть машин пикапы. И точно помню что слушал песни Глена Кэмпбелла больше понравилась песня Южная ночь.Еще раз Большое спасибо. Жду продолжения.

[@jeffneptune2922]

Another fantastic slice of rural America off the beaten path. Glen was really the first country artist to hit the pop charts on a regular basis in the 1960s with classic hits like "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", "Gentle On MY Mind", "Galveston" and the haunting "Wichita Lineman". Thank you for the tour.

[@mymydelilah]

Visiting the resting place of Glenn Campbell is historical. A tear fell listening to him singing Amazing Grace, the motion sensor device is a brilliant idea commemorating his musical legacy

[@TOCC50]

The Clintons killed many people in that state

[@mymydelilah]

@@TOCC50 ...well, Hon politics is a perilous game people would either see you as a Saint or a Devil ...their era was yesterday, looking back r they still married?

[@TOCC50]

@@mymydelilah They did evil things to young people on Epstein island constantly

[@jennylynn82173]

That’s really touching! What a blessing for you to get to see Glenn Campbell’s burial site and a blessing that you share with us! 🙏🏻😊

[@sheronturner8787]

Good morning to you and yours. GLENN Campbell was one of my favorite singer I didn't know he passed. Love the song that was playing. Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲.

[@peterparr3079]

Thank you for showing Glenn Campbell resting place. Awsome I'm a fan of his music.

[@zerkfn8501]

Thanks man. It allows me to get away mentally on a trip and it makes my day a little better seeing you enjoy your ventures. God bless

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks, Zerk!

[@mikeledbetter7280]

Bro loving the videos. Thanks for making the trips. I love seeing these towns that I may never get to see. Love history of towns. Sure hate any of these towns have to deal with poverty. Shout out to you and your wife u rock

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks, Mike!! 👍

[@zerog5041]

Greetings from a freezing London, UK (currently 33F), got to agree with you there Glenn Campbell is an inspiration to us all, whenever I'm feeling low or depressed a song or two from Glen always bucks up my spirits, his memorial reminds me of one of our comedians - Billy Connelly who always said when he's buried he'd have a pressure mat on his grave so when people came to pay their respects a loud voice would boom out "Get off me".

[@TinkerTailor4303]

😄😁😆

[@ForeverBlueRoses]

I'm enjoying this video I've lived in Arkansas all my life and never been there I appreciate the tour ❤ safe travels Arkansas might be one of the poorest states but we're rich and abundant in minerals and kind n generous people and Gods scenery ain't bad either Tour of Glenn's grave is AWESOME!!

[@BrianWolters2112]

Arkansas finally broke the 3 million mark and I think their ranking as poorest state may start to rise in the positive direction...even if most of that is NW Arkansas.

[@MAA77723]

Arkansas native here…..as a whole we are dirt poor. But put a wall around our state-nothing in, nothing out and watch us survive!

[@catlover614]

A very enjoyable video. The Glen Campbell cemetery was very special. The music playing is such a beautiful touch. I love the idea of the re-purposed gas station, with picnic tables, preserving a bit of history. Your videos are so enjoyable and interesting. Two cats, yay !! Thanks so much.😊

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Thanks for visiting the gravesite of one of my favorite performers.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Mine too!

[@RedProg]

We live out in the sticks here in Western Missouri. Much nicer then where we come from , SoCal. Thank you for sharing your travels with us. Now headed out to clear some brush on this beautiful day. I wish you the best

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Sounds nice. 👍

[@lakenneth374]

Opposite: Born in Camp Crowder Missouri (Western Mo.) ended up in LA, California:)

[@deepbludude4697]

Im in NC Arkansas in a town of 546 according to the sign, I love it here moved from Fl. several of my buddies have also move to the area, good folks here. Me n my dogs have assimilated well. Thanks for sharing these uploads so others can see this side of American small town life.

[@kristiemiller4752]

From Florida I thought about Arkansas more so wonder what people do for work. We visited in November (23)

[@rockb]

Thanks for your videos, I already have learned a lot about your beautyful country. God bless America. Greetings from Europe 👋

[@tshaffer9681]

I still listen to Glenn Campbell . God rest his soul. Thank you for showing us his final resting place it was really something interesting.!!!!

[@garybryant6148]

Outstanding video. Couldn't ask for any better. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to the next one. Be safe on your travels.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks 👍

[@chargeron3115]

Imo Glen, besides being a great singer/songwriter was one of the most underrated guitarist ever! Always loved him in True Grit as well!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

I agree. He was Oscar nominated for the True Grit theme song! He was amazing.

[@bak-mariterry5180]

​@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip And a big influence on Eddie Van Halen .

[@jimmyrants4342]

Glen Campbell was a GREAT musician / singer. Did you know that he played with the session musicians called "The Wrecking Crew"? The song, "Strangers in the Night" sung by Frank Sinatra, Glen Campbell played the guitar in that song. My wife bought me an autographed picture, and a music program for a show he did. Yes, there was the COA with it. I cherish it since I am a HUGE glen Campbell fan. Great video.

[@francisrochon5176]

What a great country this is.Always something surprising to see anywhere you go.There is never a dull moment whenever I am in USA.Sending love from Canada and see you soon

[@JCVACCARO]

It is such a delight to watch your videos

[@strongdelusion9442]

I listen to Glen while I'm working out to this day! Thank you for showing us where he's resting!

[@joycelebaron2582]

Oh thank you so much for taking us to the Campbell Cemetery! (Yes, that's him singing and it's so cool!) Yes, his wife (3rd I think) Kim is still living. She's only a couple months older than me so why not! Coincidence that I listened to Kim's Audiobook telling about Glen's life and last years caring for him, and I saw the documentary of his last tour just recently. The brain is so amazing because he was having trouble tying his shoes and then got on stage and when he ever started playing the guitar in all its intricacies I was just blown away! I had to just take a deep breath and look on in awe! But I thought he'd be buried in Phoenix or California, not near the ancestral home in Arkansas so very interesting!!

[@kennethmiller2333]

Yeah... as soon as you said Delight, "Groove Is in the Heart" popped into my head.

[@patm5594]

That was interesting about Glen Campbell . I really loved his work.

[@patriciawilhite7038]

Hello again Mr Spoda from Hot Springs, Arkansas! You are knocking on my back door. Most of the towns you traveled through, especially Glenwood, are farming communities. You often point out all the poverty but you’d be shocked to know how much cash these farmers and other folks are hiding. How do I know? My late husband had 2 different businesses spanning over 40 yrs. The folks buying from him that looked like they didn’t have 2 quarters to rub together always paid with cash. I’m talking thousands! It always gave us a good laugh when they left. And of course a thankful heart for our many blessings. 😂 🙏🏻

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Oh, I have no doubt they have lots of cash. I see these areas, they look poor, but I can tell they're not really. :)

[@patriciawilhite7038]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip I knew you are a smart man! 😂

[@piotr.leniec-lincow5209]

Real America , real people , God bless .

[@samuelvetromile3878]

I loved Glen Campbell when I was growing up, He was my favorite singer. I love watching videos of rural arkansas.

[@summerz8867]

Saw Glenn when I was in the 4th grade Colorado state fair, Pueblo….always big fan such a wonderful talent, he is missed.🌟💫💞

[@nathanmoak1515]

glen said when he was growing up that they were so poor when his father asked him what he wanted for christmas, he said something to wear and something to play with. he got some overalls with a hole in the pocket! great guitarist!

[@rajeevdeshpande7666]

Hi Lord Spoda One more good video.Thanks. It's a nice gesture that a sensor triggers the song at Glen Campbell cemetery.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

It was a surprise. 👍😀

[@donalddday7741]

when we lived in Witts Springs an old man lived in a school bus with junk all over and maybe 50 goats, forgot his name we just called him goat man he was retired but did do odd jobs and was a real good guy he could fix anything

[@billstill1794]

Ar-kansas! Delight at least has paved streets! Seems very clean compared to many other tiny towns! ...Billstown - No, not my town but I'll ride on through! The music in the cemetery was a great touch! ...Murfreesboro - Decent gas price. Poverty rate high but still not much abandoned stuff. Nicely kept town! Diamonds are forever! Glenwood - Still trying to spot a cat! Downtown still seems alive. Would be a nice town to live in - cheap and low crime. Hey, there are the cats... and guitars! ...Amity - Actually one of the strangest downtown "squares" I've seen! Lots of junk lying around in the area though. Thanks for the virtual tour!

[@danielgreer9811]

Nice job! Delight seemed very near and orderly; well cared for. Doesn’t seem to be left to die like many of the rural towns we’ve seen on your travels.

[@TOCC50]

Mena Airport is where the Clintons smuggled in all of their cocaine

[@BucksMom218]

Oooo I love Glen Campbell’s music! Thank you for stopping. His last song, I’m not gonna miss you, is powerful. ❤

[@MegaBait1616]

Lord Spoda what makes your channel special is the "Stats" you include in your videos...... be well.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks, MB!

[@avalonjustin]

Very cool to see Glenn Campbell's resting place. Thanks for another great video!

[@rdaw33]

Gave me goose bumps when the music started at Glenn's resting place!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Me too!

[@Sables123]

I’m live in south central Arkansas. Thank you for the stop in Delight and showing us the Glen Campbell burial sight. Very interesting. Always enjoy your travels.

[@randyortman4546]

We live just northeast of Springfield, Illinois….looking forward to the Illinois videos…we really enjoy your videos…hope you keep putting them out…you do a great job….!!!!!! Randy

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks, Randy!

[@andrewr7982]

I too can’t wait for Illinois

[@DanSuneKronvold]

And greetings from rural Denmark as well 🇩🇰

[@alexroos4195]

Nice place...love the tranquility places like that.

[@jameswesterman9283]

Lord Spoda! My favorite KZbinr.. As we all remember, Glen Campbell saved John Wayne twice in True Grit!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

That’s right!

[@Paul-e5q9b]

Quite impressive. Really liking the Glen Campbell trilogy. Thank you from Toronto

[@alexandralovesgoats3360]

Love Glenn Campbell too! Thank you for taking us to his resting place! Murfreesboro looked nice. The handrails in Delight were odd.

[@gregmccutchan.]

Thanks for showing us Glen Campbell's resting place. That was very cool.

[@tinasears610]

My husband and I so enjoy your videos. I'm not sure what we'll do when you decide you've had enough of being on the road.

[@olinwright7628]

Ive thought the same lol. Selfishly hope that is years from now.

[@jennbasil]

We'll just have to watch them all over again. 💜

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We will be doing this for years. :)

[@suzanne296]

I listened to Glen in 80's. Nice to see the grave site. A respected singer. Yes it is Glen singing. Watching. I keep trying to give you a thanks and not working but will bring my phone into tmobile for help. Ok I like Billy Bob. Great actor- a little creepy.

[@dirkthiemann5419]

Top video liebe diese videos, schau ich immer gerne, danke

[@davidwelch4841]

Thank you Lord Spoda! Love Glen Campbell, one of the best guitarists and vocalists of Country Music.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

I totally agree.

[@henrietteancuta-koning7039]

Rhinestone cowboy is an iconic song

[@jennywilson9731]

Amen , he was one of best in country music.

[@huseyinbayraktar5106]

Wow another great video,you're a legend mate all of thoes famous people you mentioned in your videos lived in thoes towns brings back good memories 70s 80s 90s we watched their shows regularly great entertainments they were. Keep up the good work you're a great job mate. Cheers from sydney 🇦🇺.

[@deloiscallaway9442]

Thanks for this Video sooo Amazing and Detail You put sooo much into each Video and we appreciate the ride

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Delois!

[@robertd..17]

Wow! Amazing cemetery and amazing video!

[@bobmiller5059]

Excellent place.

[@joslynandcarltonramsubhag1836]

Hey, I truly enjoy site seeing with you! Been to your country many times but through your postings I can learn and enjoy so much more! God bless! Keep on sharing your adventures!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Wow, thank you!

[@masharysar3r]

A tiring journey, but full of meaning and conveying messages through moving images. Very fantastic and cool.

[@jaynewaynewayne931]

So very delightful 🥰 thank you so much for sharing your videos

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

I like the Arkansas state route sign. Arkansas shape. That Glenn Campbell cemetery was awesome!!! The music sensor, I never seen anything like that..TG for, Dollar General..:-)

[@malcalevy6964]

I was touched from the music at Campbell's grave❤

[@MrDEWaters]

It occurred to me that a club for widows and widowers should be formed. Then I figured out that in a town this size they all know each other already anyway. Also I do remember Glen Campbell mentioning that he was from the town of Dee-Light, Arkansas. My parents had a cattle ranch in southern Missouri, and these towns in Arkansas are very similar to the towns there. Every town developed around a town square, it seems.

[@CosmicStargoat]

I am enjoying your videos more and more. I'm glad your channel has become successful enough for you to continue your adventures. 🗺

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you so much!

[@OhanaSkinCareSalon]

I'm so impressed with the visit to Glen Campbell's resting spot. So koooooool 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤️❤️❤️

[@rhight]

Any of these look good to me. Love you, dear!!

[@SWATT101]

Glen was one of the best guitarist ever...and not a bad singer either

[@MG2000MDPHD]

David Anderson was a frequent visitor to the Crater of the Diamonds State Park, when, on March 4, his trip broke records. Anderson, from Murfreesboro, Arkansas, was sifting through soil in the West Drain area when he discovered the largest diamond found in the park since September 2021, officials said. And he didn’t initially believe it was a diamond, he said.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Wow!

[@MG2000MDPHD]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Nice score for the fella!

[@Talk2WandaVision]

The motion detector music at the Campbell Cemetery was a trip!! Very cool.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Yeah, it totally caught me off guard!

[@curtiseggemeyer5681]

Great video thankyou so much, so thankful I live in Washington State.

[@karenlauer8890]

Wrap around porch. I love it.

[@dougfergusson]

Loved this clip 😅 man it was so good to see/hear Glen Campbell in his last resting place. World star with his guitar playing and he was singing Amazing Grace and playing the bagpipes ,, really really enjoyed this video .thanks again man greetings to Nicole and you .🙏💚🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jodimcdaniel7224]

I'm planning on moving to Arkansas within the next couple of months I'm looking forward to leaving Illinois for warmer weather. I would probably be booking out of the cemetery if I was standing in the cemetery not hearing anything but birds and all of a sudden music starts playing lol

[@MrMac5150]

Good Work..

[@PortlandsTransport]

I didn’t even know Glen Campbell had died. I wasn’t a big fan but his “gentle on my mind” is one of my most favorite songs of all! I thought you needed to mine for diamonds

[@beckysmith2346]

I’m from Northeast Arkansas (Newport). Can’t wait to see what you find there. I now live in Southeast AR.

[@laquashawillis9475]

Born and raised in Delight, AR ❤️ thank you!

[@dquinn8344]

Glen's final resting place was great to see...He was a great superstar...

[@georgetinant9486]

Great Video, Thanks for showing us we’re Glen is hanging out !!! Great human being and very very talented!! Keep up the informative videos, good job😊 Thanks

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@DD-ld1xq]

Always comfy viewing.

[@slimmjesus1424]

my new fav youtuber what an intresting place

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Another excellent episode LS 👌👍

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@bobmiller5059]

Another good town you can tell by streets are clean, which speakes volumes about type of people.

[@bobmanfre5083]

I'm really glad you toured the town of 'Delight' while in Arkansas. However, I'm a little disappointed that you didn't pay a visit to its sister town of 'Bummer'.

[@drk218]

Lol 🤣

[@joycevitzthum7069]

Yes, that is Glen singing, and playing bagpipes!! He has a brother still living in Billstown and many nephews. He has three sisters and I believe two live in Murfreesboro area.

[@mathewmitra6745]

Thanks to discuss about Glen Campbell.

[@carolkokx9638]

Love your videos so glad that you make these videos lets me see part of the United States I would never get to

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@gypsyboomer]

Thanks for the tour, not going that way this time. Have seen the accumulation of junk stuff in yards and pastures all over the country, lots of it! Stay safe and off the interstates.

[@hisdness1]

First you're in Happy and now in Delight. You've been having a joyful trip.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Yes we are. :)

[@jeffl1460]

Yes. That was Glenn Campbell singing "Amazing Grace" during a concert in Souix Falls South Dakota. It was also him playing the bag pipes in that song. He was one of 12 kids.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

That’s amazing.

[@jeffl1460]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Yes. Amazing..Grace.

[@larryz24]

If you come through Cabot, maybe we could get a coffee. Great videos by the way!!