Billy Strings - "John Henry" | Fretboard Journal

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@sagehinkleman4969
@sagehinkleman4969 Жыл бұрын
Today I showed this video to my middle school class....but more importantly I introduced them to Billy Strings
@Tizz_Eye
@Tizz_Eye 9 ай бұрын
A prophet, a disciple.
@wesweldon8350
@wesweldon8350 6 ай бұрын
Good man
@ATG929
@ATG929 4 ай бұрын
Keep spreading the good music
@GopherYourself-qd5dr
@GopherYourself-qd5dr 25 күн бұрын
Throw a 🐕 a 🦴
@Hillsman001
@Hillsman001 Жыл бұрын
This is truly the purest form of music. He is todays Doc Watson.
@adropofgoldensun27
@adropofgoldensun27 3 жыл бұрын
Folks you are watching a real live Living Legend, sit back and enjoy 🙂
@IllWillTheThrill
@IllWillTheThrill 3 жыл бұрын
The best part is when he starts playing
@strings1586
@strings1586 3 жыл бұрын
@Oakley Lewis You really make a 2nd account for your scam ass website? Pathetic, listen to some Billy strings and get inspired.
@coryCuc
@coryCuc 3 жыл бұрын
@Oakley Lewis Oh yes. Oakley, you are amazing. IDIOT.
@mstewart109
@mstewart109 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy both singing and playing. The playing is amazing
@imournhim
@imournhim 3 жыл бұрын
The worst part is when he stops playing.
@jubnut2
@jubnut2 3 жыл бұрын
The second best part is all the time he is playing.
@dirtdog5584
@dirtdog5584 3 жыл бұрын
John Henry was born a steel drivin man and Billy Strings was born a guitar pickin man
@gracebrothers8672
@gracebrothers8672 2 жыл бұрын
Billy strings is technically a steel string driving man lol
@Kenttx100
@Kenttx100 2 жыл бұрын
No doubt a virutousos virtuoso
@tldhthompson
@tldhthompson 3 жыл бұрын
11 people have not a clue what they're talking about. This was simply perfection.
@leer670
@leer670 3 жыл бұрын
12 now DUMB ASS people its the world we live in now, GREAT song and COVER
@claybird8494
@claybird8494 3 жыл бұрын
13 smh. They mustve hit the wrong button by accident
@britainpetersen5563
@britainpetersen5563 3 жыл бұрын
14, people need to lay off the tide pods
@JN24185
@JN24185 3 жыл бұрын
I’m assuming someone said something derogatory about this performance. I’m not going to even look. Even in Bluegrass haters gonna hate, but this was one of the finest guitar performances ever. And in this one instance in life I’ll emphatically say, if you don’t think so than you’re an idiot.
@kennydixon1817
@kennydixon1817 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best for sure !!
@cjsmith8319
@cjsmith8319 3 жыл бұрын
My friends rip on me for liking bluegrass. I refer them to Billy, they’re rendered speechless.
@BillHicks420
@BillHicks420 2 жыл бұрын
I used to look down on this type of music (for some reason). But this dude has me mesmerized. I've been playing him nonstop for days now.
@devanhansonmusic
@devanhansonmusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@BillHicks420 You gotta check out Tony Rice! Very important player in bluegrass music 🤙
@DingDongDaddyFromDumas933
@DingDongDaddyFromDumas933 Жыл бұрын
People hear the term bluegrass and think dumb dirty hillbillies. Well lots of people anyways. Even more so folks don't appreciate music the same as I do or you do and that's fine.... alas to deny pure talent even if you doing enjoy music in general you have to say this fella is the best at his art.
@lisaclayton5824
@lisaclayton5824 Жыл бұрын
​@@BillHicks420I've been mesmerized since the basement video of dust in a baggie. I had NO CLUE the absolute joy their music would bring to my soul 🎉🎉🎉
@KapaliLong
@KapaliLong Жыл бұрын
Time for new friends ❤️ We got you here
@themostlymikeshow
@themostlymikeshow 10 күн бұрын
Good job!
@joshuahendrickson4854
@joshuahendrickson4854 3 жыл бұрын
Billy is simply one of the best flat pickers around these days. His playing is so much like Doc Watson's its scary. Such a great song. If I ever met Billy, I'd love to hear him play this song on my martin d18.
@coryCuc
@coryCuc 3 жыл бұрын
Yep! You can't not listen to Billy and see Doc reincarnated lol. His playing at Shady Grove (live) of Doc's songs is AAAAAMAZING! check it out if you haven't already. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJyXhIqjeceAhKs
@Jay-lr3me
@Jay-lr3me 3 жыл бұрын
Doc was great but Billys picking abilities are a new level imo. Don't kill me purists.
@ericmatteson8888
@ericmatteson8888 3 жыл бұрын
he hangs out and talks to fans at every show I have been to. really down to earth and loves talking about music!
@paulevans6403
@paulevans6403 3 жыл бұрын
Watson had a super-clean style but Billy is already a bit more a master of the instrument than Doc ever became..
@SixStringSicario
@SixStringSicario 3 жыл бұрын
A once in a generation talent.
@ronaldray8466
@ronaldray8466 3 жыл бұрын
Whew! Billy can pick those strings faster than I can think,
@hotbrasst2451
@hotbrasst2451 2 жыл бұрын
As a steel driving man, I listen to this everyday.
@Deran-yc8qx
@Deran-yc8qx 7 ай бұрын
3:06 I do to everyday
@itaysror6591
@itaysror6591 4 жыл бұрын
His playing here is phenomenal! So crisp it's insane
@cjsmith8319
@cjsmith8319 3 жыл бұрын
I mean......dude. Save some talent for us mortals?
@mikekaatman3194
@mikekaatman3194 3 жыл бұрын
And the voice is killer too!
@mikekaatman3194
@mikekaatman3194 3 жыл бұрын
And the voice is killer too!
@cfcolly
@cfcolly 3 жыл бұрын
It's a joke. I practice 5 hours a day, and even if I do that for the rest of my life, I know deep down I'll never even be close
@natecoyfishing
@natecoyfishing 3 жыл бұрын
I betcha ol Doc’s foot is tappin wherever he may be.
@Hkopey
@Hkopey Жыл бұрын
Oh you know he's as proud as a kitten
@bryanmeldrum8276
@bryanmeldrum8276 3 жыл бұрын
Billy is hands down the best picker around! He knocks it out of the park every time! Incredible!
@drewstevens2529
@drewstevens2529 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so upset this has been sat on for 3 years and yet so happy we finally got it lol
@martinwall7297
@martinwall7297 3 жыл бұрын
a much higher level of truly American music.
@crazygramma91
@crazygramma91 3 жыл бұрын
Billy Strings...you are meant to be!!!
@sugarjanis3054
@sugarjanis3054 3 жыл бұрын
Very very inspiring. Now let's go practicing. It makes you wanna play.
@gordondeitz7838
@gordondeitz7838 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear a classic tune. Specially done by such a talented guitar picker. Thank you Bill
@Flatpicknation
@Flatpicknation 4 жыл бұрын
Billy ❤️
@johnpehanich832
@johnpehanich832 Жыл бұрын
And the spirit of Woody lives on and on thanks to Billy
@jimmypercival2728
@jimmypercival2728 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your Grammy. I know all of you deserve it. Keep the great music coming.
@randallrun
@randallrun Жыл бұрын
There just ain’t enough words…. Wow.
@YoungRellik-hr5rp
@YoungRellik-hr5rp 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful song, love all your music.
@ikkenhisatsu7170
@ikkenhisatsu7170 3 жыл бұрын
He never disappoints. Every time I think the younger generation don't get it...
@Magnum_Opus_Music
@Magnum_Opus_Music Жыл бұрын
*This is craftsmanship to the fullest*
@luellenw
@luellenw 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a 27 year old dude on my mom's KZbin account but screw it just wanna tell the world I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!!! Billy you are nothing short of a legend THANK YOU!!!!
@stephenbeaumont9032
@stephenbeaumont9032 Жыл бұрын
Every Doc Watson cover by billy I keep finding just keeps blowing my mind
@Deran-yc8qx
@Deran-yc8qx 7 ай бұрын
Me too
@sjs928
@sjs928 Ай бұрын
DUDES ! If you play , you KNOW how awesome this pickin is …
@crocodilegrundee4514
@crocodilegrundee4514 25 күн бұрын
I play, and have for 40 years off and on, and I can’t even touch this. Yeah it’s awesome!
@josieeder1196
@josieeder1196 3 жыл бұрын
DAMN!!!! My mouth was open the entire time. Phenomenal guitar, man!!!
@Debunis
@Debunis 3 жыл бұрын
Another Billy's video for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnjKc4B3lrRmoKc Is One of the best pickers on Planet 🔥
@mastergamers6057
@mastergamers6057 2 жыл бұрын
He's awesome!
@movimikey
@movimikey 3 жыл бұрын
I love Billy strings
@timothypeterson59
@timothypeterson59 3 жыл бұрын
Man there is so much goin on in this young mans head and he’s managing it like a guitar god. Bravo!!!!
@diddyKite2010
@diddyKite2010 6 ай бұрын
He's an absolute savage. Unreal x
@pipeandyreviewsbakedcat4157
@pipeandyreviewsbakedcat4157 3 жыл бұрын
By far one of my favorite guitar players of the decade.
@derekcarstensen9134
@derekcarstensen9134 3 жыл бұрын
One of the cleanest I’ve heard in a long long time
@scott8879
@scott8879 2 жыл бұрын
You sir are incredible.
@robertcastle-wh4op
@robertcastle-wh4op Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs from growing up. Thank you for reconnecting that memory.
@dreaminslackkey
@dreaminslackkey Жыл бұрын
wonderful
@buddydog1956
@buddydog1956 Жыл бұрын
outstanding!!!
@mikaeleddy5836
@mikaeleddy5836 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@jacstocker7257
@jacstocker7257 3 жыл бұрын
He's insanely good with that guitar
@kimjoellis5893
@kimjoellis5893 2 жыл бұрын
This boy rocks and electrifies the soul 👍
@skatetodeath666
@skatetodeath666 4 жыл бұрын
Just born with talent
@stevebarr9619
@stevebarr9619 3 жыл бұрын
I saw he was gonna play this and thought !!! You got BIG Shoes to fill on this song. Kid did pretty darn good I'd say
@saltyassassin
@saltyassassin 3 жыл бұрын
Billy's string action is so high.... a Weiner Dog could walk across that fretboard and never hit a string! Amazing!
@SalandFindles
@SalandFindles 3 жыл бұрын
😂 I don't know why, but I'm cracking up at your comment.
@ruudwiggers1412
@ruudwiggers1412 10 ай бұрын
How on earth did you come it with that annalogy?
@kylewood4852
@kylewood4852 10 ай бұрын
I’m sorry but… WHAT!!! 🤣🤣 That’s the best analogy I’ve read in a while, is that you, Grandpa? God, I miss old timer analogies.
@tommoser6284
@tommoser6284 3 жыл бұрын
Um. Yeah. Unreal does not even describe this. Amazing. Will have this song in my head for weeks.
@devinselby2336
@devinselby2336 4 жыл бұрын
God bless Billy Stings!
@AncientCreature-i2o
@AncientCreature-i2o 3 жыл бұрын
Spectacular.
@sethrickard3140
@sethrickard3140 5 ай бұрын
Welcome to the sound of music.
@shanephillips1730
@shanephillips1730 8 күн бұрын
Billy played, the rest of us wished!
@davidroe64
@davidroe64 3 жыл бұрын
Covering John Henry played by Doc and Merle Watson in the 60's featuring Merle on Banjo. GREAT JOB.
@ajhalomaster
@ajhalomaster 3 жыл бұрын
Going to see Billy in Indianapolis this Saturday! 😄😄😄
@-Visions-
@-Visions- 3 жыл бұрын
tearing it up
@CreatedbyLC
@CreatedbyLC 4 жыл бұрын
Please more videos with Billy strings
@nelsonx5326
@nelsonx5326 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff.
@tenkaiechi01
@tenkaiechi01 3 жыл бұрын
Well done, Sir
@josephfinlay8253
@josephfinlay8253 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 👏
@hamburgerdan101
@hamburgerdan101 3 жыл бұрын
Billys stuff makes me patriotic for some reason
@paulevans6403
@paulevans6403 3 жыл бұрын
Now I watch football with the sound muted and listen to Billy Strings on You Tube.
@stevemaddog459
@stevemaddog459 2 жыл бұрын
The latest in a long line of bluegrass guitar pickin' heroes.
@timp8843
@timp8843 9 ай бұрын
Wwhhhhooooooo! Thats some hot shit Brother!!
@jackdolah2031
@jackdolah2031 4 жыл бұрын
Love from indonesia billy❤️❤️❤️
@gabrielbingham605
@gabrielbingham605 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love that thumbnail
@graysonbyrd7538
@graysonbyrd7538 4 жыл бұрын
Man, just a killer play. Thank god
@jeffreybabino8161
@jeffreybabino8161 3 жыл бұрын
Man great playing
@ZekeTheAlien
@ZekeTheAlien Жыл бұрын
Love it
@earlyburg
@earlyburg 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@billsales3235
@billsales3235 3 жыл бұрын
good work!! keep ta rockin'
@1m3rc4d0
@1m3rc4d0 3 жыл бұрын
This is like Bob Dylan meets Bluegrass. Love it!
@Dang...
@Dang... Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! thanks for posting.
@edwardbarr5163
@edwardbarr5163 3 жыл бұрын
there's 20 people who put a thumbs down on here they're either deaf and jealous or just don't know a good tune when they hear It.
@hankwhitley222
@hankwhitley222 6 ай бұрын
I would assume they accidentally pressed the thumbs down button...over 300,000 views it must happen! Nothing else really makes sense! 👍
@marymiller1771
@marymiller1771 2 ай бұрын
My mountain dad played this on a 5 string banjo in the 40s and 50s
@pattidale7968
@pattidale7968 3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable! Love this!
@Thomas-ti4gm
@Thomas-ti4gm 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@tonyfrancesco3701
@tonyfrancesco3701 2 жыл бұрын
This kid knows his instrument
@Knight_Of_Eleum_Loyce
@Knight_Of_Eleum_Loyce 2 жыл бұрын
I forgot to leave a comment on this back when I first discovered this cover but holy crap. It's so damn good. You really did a good job 👍. I actually like this so much that I downloaded it (just for personal listening).
@dannyoreilly7580
@dannyoreilly7580 4 күн бұрын
Wow just wow
@angelovanoeveren7936
@angelovanoeveren7936 4 жыл бұрын
Love it 💚
@johnp7739
@johnp7739 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! I first heard this song on an Andy Griffith episode. Griffith actually played the guitar, so that might have been his picking on the show..it was definitely his voice. Anyway, this is another great version. Billy is always fantastic.
@jameshagerman7681
@jameshagerman7681 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much anytime there was picking on the show it was actually Griffith with a few exceptions when he didn't know the song
@rosscampbell1173
@rosscampbell1173 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best parts of the show.
@grahamsauer1416
@grahamsauer1416 4 жыл бұрын
Thought i had it playing at 1.5x speed at first lol....damn
@moritzengel2735
@moritzengel2735 4 жыл бұрын
Wow I love your work!
@jeffcollins1172
@jeffcollins1172 Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@sharonanderson8375
@sharonanderson8375 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@rosscampbell1173
@rosscampbell1173 2 жыл бұрын
He’s young but he’s an old soul.
@jeffreybabino8161
@jeffreybabino8161 3 жыл бұрын
First learning about bluegrass music
@rockereb
@rockereb 4 жыл бұрын
Mighty fine picking!
@MrPreston56
@MrPreston56 3 жыл бұрын
love it!
@ericbruce5075
@ericbruce5075 4 жыл бұрын
I was super excited for this premier. I missed it while driving TPosts into some hard Texas clay... 🤣
@windwalker8058
@windwalker8058 3 жыл бұрын
This young fellow is string picking man whew!
@Sluggo01
@Sluggo01 3 жыл бұрын
The Preston Thompson reminds me of my 1963 Gibson Hummingbird, similar in color, and sound
@docskate4312
@docskate4312 3 жыл бұрын
Apart from the playing - that guitar is beautiful.
@mikechivy
@mikechivy 3 жыл бұрын
They’re like 10 grand. Preston Thompson
@pamcm1098
@pamcm1098 Жыл бұрын
It's a shame the airline crushed it, but he got it fixed.
@NH1969GOAT
@NH1969GOAT 3 жыл бұрын
At 69 yo you reflect my life to a T..... thank you so much :---)
@annihilator257
@annihilator257 3 жыл бұрын
Well when John Henry was a little baby boy No bigger than the palm of your hand Well John Henrys ma looked down at him and said John you gonna be a steel driving man lord, lord John you gonna be a steel driving man Now the man who invented that ol’ steam drill He thought it was mighty fine But John Henry drove it down fifteen feet While the steam drill only made it nine lord, lord steam drill only made it nine Well John Henrys captain he sat out on a rock Said boys this tunnels caving in Well John Henry smiled at his captain and said “boss that’s just my hammer suckin’ wind” “boss that’s just my hammer suckin’ wind” Well John Henry hammered in that ole mountain side Till his hammer caught on fire The last poor words that ole John Henry said “give me a cool drink of water for I die” lord, lord “give me a cool drink of water for I die” Well John Henry had a little woman Her name was Polly Anne well John he got sick lord, he had to go to bed Polly drove that steel like a man lord, lord Polly drove that steel like a man Well they took John Henry to the graveyard Put him six feet under the sand Now every time that ol train goes rolling by They say “yonder lies that steel drivin man” lord, lord They say “yonder lies that steel drivin man”
@alexandregoes5416
@alexandregoes5416 6 ай бұрын
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@RocketKirchner
@RocketKirchner Жыл бұрын
Billy is the Stevie Ray Vaughan of bluegrass !
@teknikle8710
@teknikle8710 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@______3109
@______3109 3 жыл бұрын
I want to hear him sing Blue moon of Kentucky
@westharris6784
@westharris6784 3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYK5iYJ4aqyFidk Billy Strings Blue Moon of Kentucky
@waggonerfamilyworship5501
@waggonerfamilyworship5501 3 жыл бұрын
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !
@dansemacabre8692
@dansemacabre8692 3 жыл бұрын
Mighty fine pickin there boy where you learn all the old songs?
@RealPartySongs
@RealPartySongs 4 жыл бұрын
🙂 Great.
@Dulcimerea
@Dulcimerea Жыл бұрын
When John Henry was a little babe/ sitting' on his daddy's knee/ his daddy picked him up/ threw him on the floor/ saying, "baby done wet on me/ baby done wet on me" - Tommy Smothers
@claudesnelling2720
@claudesnelling2720 3 жыл бұрын
This song and long John isn’t on iTunes
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