Billy Strings - Brown's Ferry Blues

[@Arog85]

What a bloody legend. Absolutely no one who can pick like him

[@daf827]

Somewhere up in bluegrass heaven, Doc Watson is smiling 😊

[@BusinessMuscles]

exactly

[@thomascahill1368]

When I first heard there was a guitar player calling himself "Bill Strings" I thought, "That is pretty arrogant, he better be really good to call himself that". Well..... Name derserved!

[@hershalldow52]

Thomas Cahill his grand mother gave him that name

[@daf827]

Billy and Molly Tuttle are doing for bluegrass what Doc and Merle Watson did long ago.

[@karlstrand2005]

That young man could pretty much call himself anything he wanted! He makes it look so, so easy.

[@coryCuc]

@@daf827 Very true! Those 2 (among others) are carrying on the tradition.

[@tygoodwin7179]

@Sky King you say you can play, but can you play smoke on the water?

[@flapjackson6077]

My dad learned guitar, and although he never really became proficient at it, he taught me how to play. I’ve become somewhat more proficient than my dad, but have never gotten really good. I introduced my son to guitar several years ago, and he learned to play about as well as I do. Mostly strumming folk and bluegrass. Then about six months ago, my son started focusing on bluegrass, Doc Watson, Tony Rice, etc., and he stumbled on Billy Strings Dust in a Baggy. He was over yesterday so we could work on his car and his motorcycle. After we got done he pulled out my guitar and started jamming on Brown’s Ferry Blues, and danged if he hasn’t just about got it down! I was amazed at how well he’s developed his speed and precision. Not as good as Billy does in the video, but he’s getting close. Probably a few more weeks of practice and he’ll have it nailed. I’ve told my son a number of times how I wish my dad was still alive to see him play. His pap would’ve been bowled over seeing his grandson playing the songs my dad loved with such proficiency, not to mention seeing a young feller (22 years old) appreciate the songs my dad raised me on. Talking about gratifying!

[@skatetodeath666]

There is a huge difference in improvising licks like billy does, and trying to play like someone else

[@LowdownBoy]

Hell yeah man

[@skatetodeath666]

@@LowdownBoy yea hell yea man

[@bikerhighmiler8998]

Great family story. I hope your son is still playing.

[@flapjackson6077]

@@bikerhighmiler8998 Thank you! He’s still playing, and getting even better.

[@eduardoljm4104]

Billy has the Woody Guthrie voice and the Doc Watson's guitar style. What a mix!

[@matmarvin9997]

I love how in a year everyone is gonna be talking about how great Billy Strings is and we will all just be like... Oh we know. We know.

[@freedapeeple4049]

lol yeah, I'm that newbie. I could have been listening to this three years ago... 😢

[@mogeoofficiel]

tired of hard rock, heavy metal etc ... this music makes us live again.

[@HarryDetective]

Mo Geof amen.

[@bradr1913]

So true. Saved bluegrass.

[@triptonic778]

It's time

[@jhonhayes3410]

Discoverd Blue Grass by luck passing thru Mountain View AK 25 Years ago. A year ago son turned me on to Billy I am 79 Years young, Billy is the Best I've Heard in all My Years.

[@JimmyDeLocke]

It's impossible to overstate the influence of Doc Watson on generations of guitarists.

[@keeganbluegrass]

delmore brothers too, this was one of their tunes.. Delmores influenced Doc, Don Reno, Merl travis, and many other pioneer guitarists .

[@windergard]

Billy has came straight out and said that Doc and his own father were his biggest influences learning the guitar. You can really hear that in Billy's playing, I hear Doc's style all through his picking.

[@strings1586]

Can't forget Mr Guitar, Chet Atkins

[@travis8947]

Captain Obvious

[@gregorharvey9962]

@@windergard He's the Second Coming of Doc Watson.

[@Green3y]

holy crap his picking is so clean.

[@MrZiggy-pm9rz]

YEP! Cleanest flatpickers living are Billy, Bryan Sutton and Josh Thompson. Doc is loving these guys.

[@thespiritof76..]

Its a young mans game

[@bruiser49]

@@MrZiggy-pm9rz And Molly Tuttle.

[@benjaminharris2976]

@@MrZiggy-pm9rz Jon Stickley and Larry Keel are in the same league

[@jameshickam561]

1:00 little stumble there, he is still human lol

[@gonzo2.0]

This is on such another level you can't name another guitarist out there who can play this clean while he is singing.

[@nickeninja]

In all fariness, he is not signing during the breaks :) Singing while strumming cleanly most players manage. I'm a big fan of Billy Strings I think he's awesome, a great guitarist and singer.

[@gonzo2.0]

@@nickeninja You are correct, I was referring to his right hand strumming during the vocals. He never missed a string or rang out bad notes that I could hear. Yea he is incredible, have a great day.

[@slayinbass2396]

Check out Trey Hensley. He can do it to.

[@gonzo2.0]

@@slayinbass2396 I did you are right

[@althelwell597]

Doc Watson can come pretty close

[@pearlsbeforeswine60]

There's only one Billy..and he's all we need.

[@ronaldfraser7856]

One thing I really love about Billy Strings is just how humble he really is. He certainly remembers his roots and is so wonderful with his fans and other musicians. Knowing how guitar music had influenced his life so much and in such a positive way, Billy recently bought each and every current student from his old school a guitar in the hopes that the guitar would influence their lives in a positive manner also. Billy and his band are taking Bluegrass and country to a new level, and I truly believe that one day, Billie Strings will belong to the ages with Doc Watson

[@PremiumKibble]

Well said! That humility comes from genuine love of the musical tradition, and gratitude for their gifts. Doc and Billy were both cut from that cloth.

[@nutindoin2]

It only goes to show that humility is a great way to show your affection for whatever you love, be it music or something else in life, not really concerned about being a Great Music Star, but just enjoying and playing/singing, doing what you really love ❤ , !!!!!

[@netrat1680]

There are people who play guitar as an acquired skill, and there are people like Billy Strings who play like they are just born to play guitar.

[@maximelepage5928]

Do not underestimate the amount of time he put into guitar playing. Yes he's got talent, but it would be a shame to put all the efforts the made to get there on the behalf of so-called "talent". He surely spends most of his day playing guitar!

[@oldjoeclarke.]

Long live mountain music, Billy will keep it going.

[@inyobill]

Make sure kids get to listen to it young. They'll learn the new stuff, I think it's crap, but my Mom thought what I listen to is crap, but they will learn to appreciate a wide range of talent.

[@calderbw]

Doc would be proud to see the next generation.

[@jeddyhi]

I want to thank your Dad for making you who you are. He gave us all a gift, a treasure actually.

[@perihelion7798]

A very worthy, young and talented Tony Rice. Let's not forget Molly Tuttle, either. Great talent everywhere, keeping this wonderful music alive.

[@hardy3089]

I’ve always been ashamed of my generation when it comes to music. Billy strings makes me proud he’s one of ours damnit!

[@desmondmolli9026]

Билли отличный продолжатель жанра и славный сын своего народа! Америка должна гордиться Билли! Billy is an excellent successor of the genre and a glorious son of his people! America should be proud of Billy! From Russia with love!

[@sunnyray7819]

My new Hero!!! I love how he respects and has a cool friendship with his Dad..

[@hennihabeck8502]

A tribute top the Brown s Ferry Four....Delmore Brothers, Grandpa Jones.... Happy, WE have Talents Like Billy top keep these Vintage gems

[@LetArtsLive]

Never heard of him but I'm a fan for life keep it real

[@markusbauer3706]

Wahnsinn großes Lob ( Gruß aus Wien)

[@tommckinnon1005]

Just discovered this young man. I can't get enough of his talent. On this e number I keep hearing the ghost of Doc Watson in his pickin'.

[@williamweiler6336]

His Dad played a lot of Doc. His Dad's a pretty good picker by the way.

[@ngzcaz]

Boy.... I guess I'm not the only one that hears that ghost of Doc..

[@coryCuc]

@@ngzcaz Oh yeah. He's got Doc running through his veins lol. Love it

[@reverendmississippi]

I am a massive billy strings fan only just heard him

[@DeeOdzta]

mans a living legend.

[@schambone52]

Hot Damn! That's some mighty fine picken and sangin!

[@TheBamaKid1962]

A little quote from...O Brother where art thou?!

[@briankoshefsky5916]

Hot damn son I believe you did sell your soul to the devil!

[@PSQUAD138]

Hell I wasn’t doing anything with it !

[@JGCSRT]

I’m absolutely floored by the level of his talent. It’s really amazing.

[@NicolasXnarcotic]

I've been a huge fan since I heard him. Hands down my favorite bluegrass artist. Hes got some serious talent and the hands of the devil himself.

[@beercanburr4058]

I listen to a lot of bluegrass and especially Grateful Dead. When Billy Strings kept showing up as suggested viewing I finally clicked on. Amazed at his talent level. I can’t believe I didn’t know about him.

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

What a wonderful musician... From France.

[@arthurogle7581]

RIP the Delmore Bros (Alton and Raybon) writers of this tune. My fave verse? "Down in jail with my back to the wall" "Red headed woman caused it all" "Got those Browns Ferry blues" The Louvin Bros (both deceased) covered most of their songs cept "Sand Mountain Blues" I loved the days of country brother acts. Delmores, Blue Sky Bros, Jim & Jesse, Stanleys and the York Bros to mention only a few.

[@allan2098]

Astonishing talent. The Mozart of Bluegrass.

[@larryrhindress2972]

What a wonderful treat for all of us music lovers. Thank you Billy, you have brought your gift to us!

[@kareabear16]

YOU SAVED MY LIFE, BILLY. ILY4E ❤

[@sonyahannah]

Just discovered Billy Strings a couple of weeks ago while worshipping Joscho Stephan, so I'm enjoying his music backwards. . . What a talent!

[@crisjay7863]

First saw Joscho about ten years ago at the Django Reinhardt festival in Samois. Stunning player.

[@lutherslaton6349]

My grandfather and a business partner bought the Browns Ferry Farm in Limestone County, Alabama in the 1920s, and Alton Delmore farmed part of the land for him in the late 1920s or early 1930s. I guess that inspired him to write this song. The farm was right on the Tennessee River. That was before Wheeler Dam was built, and the lake took part of the farm. TVA's Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant now occupies part of the property.

[@jaxonsgameplaywithroman2907]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎙🗡🔫🔫I love it man

[@robertnunes5147]

Out of this world guitar playing! At a loss for words. Awesome talent!

[@Definitelyfromthisplanet]

just lovely!

[@bryanmabe9081]

Billy is gonna be special that's for sure

[@fordism.01]

Billy is a talent out there on his own . Maverick and awsome . I am not a bluegrass fan. But this guy you can't help but love his playing .

[@richardstoker810]

Lordy lordy , the big man upstairs sure did bless you with a gift to the world ,. I thank him and I thank you billy.

[@alancorish9681]

Yup, the kid has talent...love him.

[@service88jm]

Simply amazing. Awsome pick'n

[@troytaylor9228]

Well, I clicked this by accident with this blasted mouse that has a mind of it's own and I cussed but God damn young man! It is so satisfying to see a man that knows his instrument! You walkin' all over the neck of that guitar like that took this old man right back to West Virginia where I grew listening to that kind of pickin! Right satisfying! I bookmarked you! Keep it up!

[@coryCuc]

Awesome stuff, right?! I came across Billy a few years ago, maybe right before you did and fell down the Billy Strings rabbit hole and haven't made it out since lol.

[@Marshmang42]

when he’s starts ripping at 2:00 … just wow.. the dexterity and fretboard knowledge… so good

[@fasteddie8782]

First time I saw this dude I know he was going to be huge congratulations man you are awesome

[@LetArtsLive]

Peace and love from East Balch Park New York

[@jameslee5405]

Brilliant player.........best

[@jppontat2995]

Bravo Billy you are excellent on the Strings ...

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Always amazing. I could listen to him all night long. Maybe I will...

[@loneduck8953]

Seeing him for our 8th time soon. Great energy, great fun

[@warnerjohnson1338]

Mighty pretty pick'n an' sing'n, too. Stay right there in that Nashville studio and do lots more!

[@bb3585]

Fantastic! The Delmore Brothers would be so proud to hear this.

[@Medium0Rare]

My cousin and sister love this song. She's always going on and on about Billy Strings. JK. Great playing!

[@ronmercer6880]

Every note clear,,No one better...IMHO

[@janicemiddleton4491]

I love to hear you play and sing. Keep on keeping on Billy. You are such a good example for all of us who can play and fit the ones who can't

[@michaelthomas366]

The guy is hands down great!

[@williamspropertymaintenanc5570]

That guitar needed a smoke after that awesome playing

[@MrZiggy-pm9rz]

Cleanest flatpicker since Doc.

[@Skootsem]

Thank you!!

[@Mike-tw9tk]

Mr. Ziggy maybe ever...he’s what 27...I’m amazed by this guy.

[@edwine.newman2137]

A master of the fret board, your daddy did you well. And speaking of your daddy, why in the hell hes not famous is beyond me.

[@niklasschmikal5348]

I like this so much. Its so nice 2 chill on the see to this. Goods from Germany 🕺

[@donnareed1244]

I really love this s bluegrass flat picking.i believe he's the best I've ever heard.but I was very turned off by a song I partially heard him sing with. The F word in it.i immediately turned it off.it really dissapointed me.but I have gone back to listening the best Guitar picker in the world.God Bless you Billy Strings.

[@donnareed1244]

I believe in forgiveness.

[@samsherwood2836]

Billy smashes all songs

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

Great with his guitar. .. From France.

[@johnneely907]

Hold the phone, this guy's amazing!

[@chuckmaleman5216]

Awesome bro.lots of folks have no idea how hard it is to play a acoustic guitar.

[@abianchi0226]

Good singing too! Excellent player.

[@jakeparsons5490]

Not normally a go to genre but cot dayum u are truly world class Billy. Only just found u as a 35 yr old a month ago I'm hooked 4 life!!

[@wassupandre]

i can`t even play a simple chord and sing at same time and he do that pick so clean and sing so good at the same time,pure talent

[@dandyer2616]

Wow ! Enjoyed it Billie...nothing else to say :-)

[@shepshep8654]

His fingers have improved over the years. He is so freaking good.

[@frederickacerra7766]

Boy can pick !!!! 36 people didn't like this ? are you kidding

[@jaxonsgameplaywithroman2907]

I love this song

[@chuckHart70]

Blues is blues...Excellent song and Bily? What can you say superb!

[@jamesrichardson771]

Wow💥 Unbelievable !!!

[@TheLemonadedrinker]

Thank You !!

[@imcallingbs1883]

Legend has it that one dark night at a cross roads in Mississippi he.......... Well If you know you know

[@walterb2610]

Thanks Billy . I searched this song because it was a childhood memory. You didn’t play the verse I remembered but that’s ok. Hope to see you again at 4qf. I’m part of the sweat crew

[@dpotter7503]

God"s gift to us all. Wonderful!

[@rosscampbell1173]

If this is Blues, why does it make me feel happy?

[@Seazer009]

Great job there with that tune young man, thanks...

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

We know who you are Billy. You are the best!

[@mastergamers6057]

Oh! My he sure can play ,and sing!you are awesome young man!

[@forestfreeman7079]

By far best new guitar picker around!!!!! I saw him doing a cameo guest appearance at a String Cheese Incident show and he made bill nershi look like an amateur guy is straight fire

[@abrahamthe16th]

Amazing. True talent, and a great song! I love your sound.

[@tedhobbs2699]

First rate ! , straight across the board .

[@billybobbaker4027]

Excellent! Thank you Billy!

[@BlessedMe11]

Doc would be so proud of you Billy.

[@andrewsilverstein6186]

Always amazing

[@mastergamers6057]

Oh! My!, So talented!❤

[@Reddevilracing]

been watching him a while now, funny how the first video I seen of his ,Dust in a Baggie,there was a guy mocking him and the music in the back ground(I can't unsee) , Billy is so dam good..that guy witnessed greatness and didn't even have a thought.

[@bowler57a]

Jaw is still on the floor - holy crap!!

[@marciec5]

Love you Billy and love you and your dad playing together 😀

[@arnoldharris]

Billy.youre great on that flat top guy I'll have to check you out more often.✨😉

[@scottstores6801]

Awesome, Apostle, bad Ass Billy!

[@woodstoney]

Really well played!!

[@andersonaguiar9818]

Absolutely awesome! Great musician!

[@_copyrightfree_]

Dude, this is amazing! These licks just make me happy! :D

[@friendofbeaver6636]

Great performance! Thanks 31 West! I watch "child prodigies" play Bach and other challenging classical guitar pieces. Billy's artistry and Bluegrass are on the same level.