Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys - Blue Moon of Kentucky

New Country

[@H-RutherfordHill]

Great song, I tell you hwat.

[@doodooswaggy3825]

Dang ol got a little bass goin' wump wump, pluckin away on a dang ol banjo with some guitar strummin, go on up there start singing somethin real pretty man, I tell you what

[@lebbo88]

Yo, man.

[@HORIANAFOREVER]

@@doodooswaggy3825 Imma get my wash board

[@garfieldgetsreal]

"Bobby put that down! That's the jug I keep stuff in"

[@tomshirley8144]

@@lebbo88 We will

[@dirtywindshield5034]

Fun fact: When I was a kid back in the late 80's / early 90's I went to a bluegrass convention with my dad. I think it was in South Carolina, but there was a dining area kind of like a school cafeteria and I sat down at the table directly in front of Bill Monroe and we shared a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

[@cranque__7737]

cap

[@fredytexis1]

Lmfaooo

[@Sally150]

NOW THAT IS A GREAT STORY! Kentucky Fried Chicken used to be pretty good.

[@raul-qi6xp]

Good.lordy

[@damienwilson6610]

I got to meet him as a kid in Michigan. He played at a show and was hanging out with everyone after. I didn't realize at the time that he was a living legend.

[@miker8544]

Boomhauer sent me

[@generaljimmies3429]

+Marc Terry Ponies sent me

[@deadmangaming3318]

Me to

[@adrunkvagabond]

legend

[@derek3376]

dangol'Itellyouhwatidangolsingthechorusnow

[@TimothyLittle13]

man i'm gonna dang ol dang ol take a verse man

[@amandadean5965]

I sang this at my dad's side, not long before he passed on. The pain is still so fresh. I bet he and Bill are having a time...

[@cringystingy8025]

Yep, bill plays a good washboard i tell ya ‘hwut

[@rodbrock4759]

God-bless R.I.P. Your Dad

[@cameronizatt3339]

God Bless you and your Dad

[@jameslawson7336]

Hello Amanda how are you doing today?

[@songbird462]

❤

[@Babybluebbw]

March 15, 1996 - Bluegrass legend Bill Monroe makes what becomes his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. He ended his touring and playing career in April, following a stroke. Monroe died on September 9, 1996, in Springfield, Tennessee, only four days before his 85th birthday. Rest in peace Mr. Monroe.

[@TheTourmaline57]

he was without peer

[@jeffgrant4234]

Bluegrass Legend? He was the founder of bluegrass!

[@kevinhensley2826]

Blue moon rules

[@figgiesmalls1760]

My bday is September 15, 1996 RIP 🙏

[@rllewis69]

❤❤ every year I work the Bill Monroe music festival at the Bill Monroe music park in Bean Blossom Indian. It the most wonderful thing I do each year!

[@-DEVIL7]

Never forget when Steve Martin & John Candy are singing this in Planes, Trains & Automobiles.

[@Cravz69]

Yes! I had to wait for the credits to find out the name. Too funny how a song has so many different memories and different versions.

[@jameswilkie8321]

Big bless

[@MrChevelle83]

thanks for the reminder! and im sure steve knew the song by heart. he loved and played bluegrass too. that ol movie is a classic!

[@mikeherrell2851]

My mother and I sat through a 4 hour rainstorm at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tn to see this legend. We were not disappointed and I got an autographed shirt.

[@UMCPastorMNM]

The Father of Bluegrass and his High Lonesome gives me chills.

[@bessiewoods-em7kf]

My home sweet home...born & raised ❤❤.. Kentucky is so beautiful in my opinion

[@RayCiccaglione]

I met Bill back in the 80's in of all places at a dog show in western PA. I had no idea who he was. What a Gentleman.

[@estelleadamski308]

both my grandfather,and great-grandpa were born in Kentucky over 150 yrs. ago. So this is in my blood, I'm proud to say!

[@spacecatboy2962]

+Estelle Adamski DANG THEY MUST BE PRETTY OLD THEN

[@Mrgrandy]

+Estelle Adamski ky 100% here

[@nadinecollins4443]

Estelle Adamski are they scotch-Irish if there not its in your blood as they were the people who created all country music traveling down the Appalachian trail

[@MC9two]

Your blood is european

[@memer-tn3nk]

Same here

[@SusyStew]

My grandmother was from Rosine, Kentucky and dated Bill Monroe!!! I grew up going to Rosine for the Bluegrass Festival. I love all types of music, but bluegrass is close to my heart.

[@johnblimbo]

she likes boys? thats gay

[@ratjesusx]

gay

[@rllewis69]

Same here. I'm from the north Georgia mountains and bluegrass was literally installed in my blood.

[@josiahstyer1527]

@@johnblimbo you do know what the definition of gay is, right?

[@edejan]

💖

[@423amr]

As a Kentuckian I love this song and it’s beautiful

[@kajlauritzen9765]

This is the true version of a great song. When I was about 16 years old, in 1975, the national danish radio had one hour each Wednesday with 'The country Express' I taped everything on the cassette, and this was, and still is, one of my favorites. 👍💓🇩🇰

[@dr.daniel8816]

Good ol radio days

[@bullicious71]

Sounds silly...but my favorite movie is Planes, Trains and Automobiles and the scene where Del and Neil are traveling down the highway in the burnt out car with no roof in the middle of the winter as they sang "Blue Moon of Kentucky" always gives me the warmest feeling. There's something special about that moment in the movie where the two guys finally bond after all their hardships and singing "Blue Moon* brings them together even more. Something about the open road, traveling across the countryside in the winter, belting out that song is special. I had to find out who's song that was and I'm glad I found that it's Bill Monroe's classic. Thanks for the song Mr. Monroe!....I gotta run, I've got some Shower Curtain Rings to sell.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Listening in May 2023 Chicago, Illinois...what a great bluegrass voice, I lovethis song it's beautiful....

[@williamrolls1036]

Hello zuzanna, how are you doing today

[@johnlowell5905]

Bill was always such a gentleman, saw him on both coasts and in between too, each time exchanged a few words and had a album signed, he never left until the line was gone.

[@melissaridge4786]

It's a shame that some didn't know this song before KOTH. Bill Monroe is one of my favorites of all time and I'm 23 years old. I love old country.

[@gesman5000]

This is bluegrass not country...

[@melissaridge4786]

I'm aware of that. I was half asleep when I commented.

[@jameslawson7336]

Hello Melissa how are you doing today?

[@user-hg9bk2pw1e]

Sure, king of the hill brought me here. I'm staying for that voice and skill.

[@rosaoddin4338]

Bluegrass, country - flip sides of the coin - all good

[@sl8605]

I am making a playlist for my father's memorial tomorrow and this will be on it. This and Ernest Tubb, he loved bluegrass.

[@neliavidinha8962]

Sorry for your loss

[@pennylane3248]

I hope the memorial went well and what great choices ❤

[@philmcmorrow554]

One of the greatest ol Blue Grass performers.

[@carolynridlon3988]

I grew up in northern CA & my parents were from Missouri & Oklahoma - so heard many of these classic country & bluegrass songs. I get chills & sometimes cry with joy when I play or hear them (also rocky top & foggy mountain breakdown). Now at 63, I've retired here to Kentucky & in sooo happy.❤❤❤

[@corduroy99]

This song kicks so much ass! It is ridiculous! Love it!

[@stevemartin1519]

August 30, 2023 and there is big blue full moon in Kentucky this evening!

[@ironmaiden4396]

OMG...I bought this CD at the Goodwill on a whim of intuition.....Got chills all over....I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best 50 cents I ever spent in this world! What a treasure! I love Bluegrass... All started with Patti Loveless Mountain Soul 1 and 2... So happy! Bill Monroe! I SALUTE!!!!

[@maskcollector6949]

Funny how things pop up like that. Found my favorite book by spinning around in circles in a library and stopping and pointing.

[@maskcollector6949]

Also UP THE IRONS, lol.

[@brittanythomas2239]

Play it for me, Bill Monroe. I love it forever.

[@williamrolls1036]

Hello Brittany, how are you doing today

[@michaelgonzalez7304]

The best Mandolin player ever. Both Bill Monroe and Ricky Skaggs. Bill and Elvis both killed it with this piece. Bill wrote a great song and Elvis made the song iconic.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I grew up with banjos, guitars and fiddles in my Grandparents living room, or on the porch! I have loved Bluegrass all my life! Mom played guitar, Uncle played Banjo! All the neighbors stopped by with instruments! Grew up fine!

[@jameslawson7336]

Hello Rhonda how are you doing today?

[@szee8588]

Sounds wonderful! Wish I had that kind of environment growing up.

[@mattmelnyk8848]

I love how Bluegrass is so skilled!! No electronics. Plus how it goes slow then bang kicks up a gear

[@AungusMacgyver]

Strange I don't hear a drum...OH YEAH... this is REAL Bluegrass!

[@mikechamberlain1592]

Really dood

[@spinblackcircles]

What the hell bluegrass are you hearing that does have drums lol

[@cheyannehigh9432]

Ghosts & Empties 🤣🤣🤣haha your funny

[@AeonAxisProductions]

Poser I only listen to real music, cavemen banging rocks together, all these new fangled instrument things are too advanced to be real music

[@T-lash]

It literally does not feature drums 🤣🤣

[@gabriellemueske4626]

I LOVE BILL MONROE!

[@bluelynn19952003]

My kinda music gives me chills he's amazing

[@ys1353]

ブルーグラスNO１.何度も聴きたくなります。 Blue grass NO.1.

[@jaydubbyuh2292]

One of his best live performances of his signature song

[@1Whipperin]

I saw him perform this in Washington, MO. in 1988 and he was still a man of full voice.

[@bradleydavis1674]

How old are you now man😂😂

[@1Whipperin]

@@bradleydavis1674 71

[@bradleydavis1674]

@@1Whipperin how you know how to use KZbin

[@1Whipperin]

@@bradleydavis1674 Don't know that I do?

[@cocopebbles7713]

I love this song. Thanks Mr. Monroe, for this amazing, beautiful song. 😍❤👌👍👍🇺🇸

[@davidc7mm276]

A Golden Voice , I love his singing .

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Not only is Bill Monroe the greatest Bluegrass performer ever, but he is one of the greatest entertainers in music history.

[@evandevries]

Stage performance wise he isn’t that great. Jerry lee Lewis is the best at that

[@TimothyLittle13]

Bill Monroe: The original badass of bluegrass

[@Teachering]

Bill Monroe was the man! By the way, Lucixir's comment below is just plain silly. Bill Monroe defined bluegrass. He coined the word. Bill Monroe's voice will go down as one of, if not, the greatest in this genre.

[@user-yx5eu1zg8r]

What a fantastic bluegrass tune! I sing this song whenever the moon shines while driving alone. Superb!

[@glendagentry5959]

I'm not a true bluegrass listener. I like new age country. But I do enjoy enjoy some bluegrass now & then. I was born and raised in southern Ky. Still live here. Bluegrass is at a lot festivals here. Even tho I don't know much about bluegrass, I know who Bill Monroe is. He is a legend.

[@utetrahemicon]

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[@cdsnow-dr1gk]

One of the Best Bluegrass country Legend !! Bill monroe !! Aint no better music !!

[@hanklogsdon8390]

The man who invented bluegrass!! Rip Mr. Monroe!!

[@terrellp22]

no one invented music, it's not a robot

[@NostalgiaMan]

Bill Monroe was the king of Bluegrass. Listen to him play the White House Blues and you will see that

[@evelyncalhoun8764]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ AMEN brother we grew up on this with my family 👪 and uncles and aunts ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@texashippiecowboy8412]

Down home music right here I’m in jersey and I can’t wait to go home back to Texas. We jam this down there too lol

[@bobbydavenport8941]

It's great song since I discovered blue grass music I think it's some of the best music I've ever heard

[@donkie659]

From South Africa - I am the greatest Blue Grass fan ever. Thanks to all those who post these songs on the Tube. What a great musician!

[@milvertonmom50]

Saw these guys. in Carlisle Ontario Canada back in the 70's, specifically on the day after my wedding June 1976. They gave us Stetsons. What a memory

[@utetrahemicon]

Are you still married? 1076 was a long time ago!

[@milvertonmom50]

@@utetrahemicon LOL...thanks for catching that...

[@milvertonmom50]

@JamesSmith09088 Love Bluegrass and Old school country (Cash, Harris and others) but NOT 'new country'. Can't stand that stuff.

[@jaysoper3974]

Bill Monroe shines on always!

[@glennhilliker5466]

This man was the greatest of all time and was a pleasure to meet.

[@coonplatoon]

Lyrics: Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue It was on a moonlight night The star is shining bright And they whispered from on high Your love has said good-bye Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue It is on a moonlight night The stars shining bright They whispered from high Your love has said good-bye Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye

[@tomshaw6373]

This should have 100 Million hits.

[@scratchking3205]

Tom Shaw getting close

[@Jacob-yg7lz]

100,000 away.

[@owenlc1234]

only 30k away now lol 9 years later

[@kelsyholbrook3840]

It does now

[@kelsyholbrook3840]

Oh u said 100 million my bad

[@RoseMary-qw4tx]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice!!!. 😮 Almost sounds like Randy Meisner ❤❤❤

[@williamrolls1036]

Hello rose, how are you doing today

[@Blaydelk]

This is a song both my parents loved, loving it makes me remember. What a song!

[@Ricky-by3zm]

I love this performance, RIP Gramps this was our jam

[@jenniferwintz2514]

Randy Endicott me and my grandpa too

[@pamwelliver9595]

It's wonderful!

[@johnthacker5171]

Greatest songwriter and was a musical Icon never be another one like him

[@kathyvanderschans6044]

I love this song such amazing singer ❤ beautiful music

[@TranzparentMethods]

1:20 queue the mosh pit! Bill Monroe was a cool dude. I met him in 1994, he signed my T-shirt. I love Bluegrass music...

[@sl8605]

I saw him on September 13, 1981, it was his 70th birthday. I went with my dad, it was an all day bluegrass fest in Michigan, the Osbourne Bros and Mac Weisman. A cherished memory with my dad I'll never forget.

[@ulrichfriehe3459]

Had to listen to Bill Monroe today, because we'll have a blue moon tonight.

[@burlosurviorhills7321]

A southern Gentleman with Gentleman's I seen them 1978 NC bluegrass festival and left tracks in daddy's Cadillac..R.I.P. Dad...

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

💕 love bluegrass, thank you.

[@earnieeveridge]

As my mom would say "they really get with it". 😆 I miss her so much.

[@kyhber1]

Great song . Love it ..and great versions followed

[@dlhartley157]

Loven me some Bill Monroe! The Grandaddy of Blue Grass.

[@Davidgray2259g]

Bill Monroe is a very good and nice talented musician i love all of his songs, so which of his songs is your favourite song?

[@a.k.4085]

Holy Moses!!!! How did I come across this. Thank you to Whoever put this on KZbin!!! This man is a legend.

[@littletick76]

can close my eyes and hear my grandpa play this song sure do miss those days setting on the porch listen to him and his band play this old songs

[@sharonrorie5977]

Love his music 💙😍

[@shelly2599]

Sharon R 💙😍

[@joeanndavis3509]

Love this❤ song and this man/ wish they had good old country music like this now.

[@Davidgray2259g]

Bill Monroe is a very good and nice talented musician i love all of his songs, so which of his songs is your favourite song?

[@Tammy6880]

i absolutely lovvvvvvve this version this song..One of my favorite bluegrass songs right here...This and the Black Mountain rag..I was raised on music like this...Makes your soul feel so warm and happy :0)

[@tonymoore2447]

Hello tamalyn

[@anthonygracey5528]

Planes, Trains and Automobiles brought me here. Miss you JC.

[@WOKINTUSD]

bill monroe will forever be the father of bluegrass. one of my musical heroes. i love to play mandolin.

[@awesomelucia]

What a great bluegrass voice

[@rickmerritt128]

Awesome, one of the best singers ever.

[@lisaz45]

I was just reading about Elvis playing at the Grand Ole Opry on 10/2/1954, He played , That's Alright and Blue Moon. Elvis was 19 at the time and the crowd was polite but they did not respond like other audiences. Elvis was never invited back. Bill Monroe did not like what Elvis did with his song but sources say he was ok with it once the royalty checks started coming in. GK said a guy at the Opry pretty much told Elvis to not quit his day job LOL Elvis was before his time a bit so I get it. Alot of great history here :)

[@ericfroger7990]

a great artist and his band thanks a lot for the pleasure of listening ...RIP M Bill Monroe

[@ericsmith8708]

What a beautiful voice I love this song my. How are you Eric ?

[@marvintownsend9174]

Yeah that's super true, his loved by all and will for ever missed. Hope you doing great

[@Aaron_Smith_OM]

Thank you King of The Hill. This song is so much fun

[@bunnyfish714]

My dad had his recordings,so how lucky to have heard them?...VERY !!!...Thanks Dad

[@timothystephenson2498]

By God, Vince Gill did a phenomenal cover of this song, especially on King of The Hill, but good Lord this is by far the superior version. And at the time of writing this, this was my very first listen of this amazing song by Bill Monroe. 11/11/2022, 3:55pm, Happy Veteran's Day to all veterans out there! You are amazing and are not forgotten!

[@kellyneese5216]

PERFECT.

[@raulduke3237]

I was born is 87'. It was fun growing up around that time. The 70's were still showing themselves. People were friendly. Songs like this take me back.... if only for a brief moment.

[@michaeltekulsky5665]

Wow. That voice could cut glass 👏👏👏

[@user-ls1ew1dn8q]

I have listened this song on his stage. From Japan.

[@fifty9forty3]

The man who wrote it and could say it the way he meant it to be said !

[@texasbluegrass567]

This makes me miss home so much. 😢

[@ericsmith8708]

What a beautiful voice I love this song my. How are you Texas Bluegrass ?

[@marvintownsend9174]

Home sweet home. Smile good music is everything!!! How are you doing today

[@Maribo33]

10 Stars!! Outstanding! Thank you so much for posting

[@antoniowilliam9287]

Hello 👋 Marie. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Antonio Williams and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@jameslawson7336]

Hello Marie how are you doing today?

[@FormerMPSGT]

I met Mr. Monroe at a Bluegrass Festival at Norco CA in the mid 1970’s previously it was at Idilwild CA (sorry spelling). My Dad got his Martin Mandolin Inscribed by Him ‘WSM’ William S. Monroe! RIP Sir!

[@josephsimpkins7974]

Happy heavenly father's day Dad.this was your song ❤

[@racheallange2056]

Ya just can't beat awesome! One of the best Bluegrass songs ever!

[@mac_da_slice]

Will never forget my grandfather singing blue grass

[@emilykoch4123]

Rose Maddox does a GREAT cover of this song! She was hesitant to sing a bluegrass song, since she thought she didn't have the voice for bluegrass. Boy, was she wrong! Bill Monroe had to convince her, and she said the only way she'd do the song (the album) is if there was steel guitar (played by Wayne Gailey, I believe?).It just makes me sing along, and LOUDly! Lots of people criticized the album as not being true bluegrass due to the steel guitar, but whatever you want to call it, it's GOOD!

[@judyclark1111]

Great song and great time!❤

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

I love bluegrass music..it gives relief and peace listening to it..

[@rosshemming1347]

What happened to old country songs the new bands need to play the old ones to

[@pattipresley5095]

LOVELY!!!!!!!

[@williamrolls1036]

Hello Patti, how are you doing today

[@Wuflu131]

Keep on shining from the hollers of Kentucky

[@mikegross6107]

NO ONE will ever replace Bill Monroe, he is Mr. Bluegrass if not the founding father of bluegrass!

[@herwigbayer216]

A very good and sentimental Song i love it almost with 81 years

[@bluelynn19952003]

He's amazing and I love this song.........

[@theknight3]

Big Bill! RIP Thank You for Bluegrass!