Blues Guitarist REACTS: Roy Clark & Buck Trent Dueling Banjos | REACTION!🎸🎶🤘🏾

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

If it had strings, Roy was a master on it!

[@knightdragon5640]

Yep, if it had strings, Clark played it and played well! He could set that guitar on fire. 🔥

[@dagr.johnsen2164]

...and so was Joe Maphis. Known as "The King of Strings". He played everything with strings, too. Every guitar known to man, fiddle, banjo, upright bass... you name it. 😃

[@mta4562]

not just played, he played it better than anyone else. yes, even hendrix.

[@beegee1960]

@@mta4562 Ricky zzScaggs could give him a run for his moneys

[@AverageBeausOutdoor]

@jaybyrd89 now someone said it correctly!

[@markdarragh6620]

Roy played EVERYTHING, and that's not an exaggeration. But he excelled at guitar, banjo, violin (fiddle) and vocals. I've seen a few clips of him on drums and trumpet as well, and he kills. The guy is one of the most underrated musicians in US history.

[@1SqueakyWheel]

He was a virtuoso.

[@watkins1robert]

I got to see him in a small theater and it was amazing. He played just about one of everything and I got to be close enough to see the smoke coming off the fiddle.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Absolutely!!!

[@seagravedriver]

The old TV show, The Odd Couple", has him on the show playing a traditional Spanish song, and he just owns it. He was an amazing musician. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6nWpKGmbLdoZ6M

[@teriw56]

Roy was well known, and given credit never underrated.

[@mariaherrera846]

Thank you young man for giving props to a generation and style long ago forgotten. I’m Mexican American but grew up with every kind of music under the sun. It warms my soul to see such a young person appreciate and feature a beloved artist such as Roy Clark. Thank you.

[@drmachinewerke1]

You were born in Mexico. Congratulations on getting your USA citizenship

[@petegregory517]

How long did you live in Mexico before being naturalized American?

[@mariaherrera846]

@@petegregory517 I was born here in the states. My mom is/was from Mexico, my dad was also born here in California. Mom didn’t speak much English.

[@PaulaFuqua]

This was on a show called Hee Haw, very popular in the 1970’s and early ‘80s. Buck Owens and Roy Clark were the brilliance behind this family friendly music and comedy show. Many country music greats and television stars appeared on the shows. It was truly just good fun and I miss it so much! Thanks for showing Roy Clark’s amazing skills, he was from Oklahoma and passed not too long ago. He was an American treasure

[@The_Gun_Room]

Man I'm 25 and grew up on hee haw reruns and I am all the better for it lol

[@dmp04]

I remember Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. How about Gloom Despair and Agony on Me.

[@ecputube1]

Devon just HAD to shout, "Yee-HAW!" even though he didn't know the name of the show!!

[@dmp04]

@Spots Corner Another favorite.

[@notmypotato3730]

I remember watching that show when I was little. At my pappy's house. And yes we called grampa pappy.

[@robbush6822]

Buck Trent is known specifically as a banjo player, and invented the electric banjo. He also plays dobro, steel guitar, mandolin, electric bass and guitar.. Roy was a master on guitar, banjo, and fiddle, became a huge star via Hee Haw, which led to him guest-hosting The Tonight Show many times in the 70s, and helped him earn a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

[@lorirobertson5397]

I don't care how cynical a person is, whenever you hear talented musician a smile will break out on your face! Thank you for sharing your reaction.

[@donttreadonrick9981]

This! ❤

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

Great music performed well. A universal language.

[@denisepoole5838]

This is a clip from the old "Hee Haw" show from the seventies, which showcased country western music, my family watched every Saturday night! Buck Trent played in the band for Buck Owens, who was the other host of Hee Haw, Roy Clark was the other host. The song "dueling banjos" was introduced in the Burt Reynolds movie, "Deliverence".

[@Nozzall]

Dueling Banjos was pretty popular with the blue grass crowd before it hit Deliverance.

[@DocNo27]

Yup - had to wait for Lawrence Welk and Hee Haw to be over before the final attraction - The Muppet Show was finally on! Hee Haw - corny jokes told from a cornfield - good times :)

[@ericelander9936]

Buck was in Porter Waggoner's band. He may have played in Buck's band on TV but I don't believe he was ever in the Buckaroos.

[@lone6718]

I loved Watching “Hee Haw”¡

[@Briansgate]

Right there with ya. Sitting in my grandparent's house on Saturday nights. This, Love Boat, and Fantasy Island.

[@scottsayre9830]

Roy was so good that Eddie Van Halen once reached out to him for advice about his playing

[@Devon_Rismay]

Thats what I call a serious student of the game!

[@mstewart109]

Eddie also called on Glen Campbell

[@kl8455]

Glen Campbell was part of the Wrecking Crew. was a great documentary about them on 1 of the music channels. played on many famous albums as the studio musicians.

[@greggh.748]

@@mstewart109 - Glen was a badass too

[@laughingdaffodils5450]

I know it's a joke, but it would be funnier to have EVH going to Chet Atkins for advice. Chet did the 2-hand tapping thing on national tv a couple decades before EVH picked up a guitar. As far as I recall, Roy Clark never really did a two-hand tapping gag like Chet did, though he could tap. They were always an interesting pair to compare; both were absolutely top notch guitarists, but I think Clark tended to be the under-rated one. He wasn't just a technical virtuoso, but also one heck of a comedian who could put you in stitches without saying a word.

[@jameshill2450]

At the ending, they're so in sync and both playing their parts so flawlessly that you can't even tell there's two of them. They played a "solo" where one stops and the other starts without missing a single note, so that if you're not watching the video you would have no idea. Even when they're both playing it blends together seamlessly, where if either one of them made the slightest variation it would be very obvious that they did something wrong.

[@morganspector5161]

No amps, no synthesizers, no sound boards, no dubbing, just the music clean and pure. Masterful. Buck Trent was Roy's cousin. The thing about Roy above all was that he just plain loved to play and you can see the joy in his face and style

[@LeninCat1917]

The sound system uses an amp and some kind of mixer, though probably not as complex as today's sound boards

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

No one greater than Roy Clark. They say Roy and Glen Campbell were two unequalled guitarists. In ANY genre

[@boydbeasley3751]

Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins are great guitarist also.

[@WillyEarl098]

Roy was very skilled classic Spanish guitar music as well.

[@vanhattfield8292]

Roy spread his skills over multiple instruments and held the edge in that regard but Chet Atkins was the master of the guitar.

[@billlawrence1899]

Agree. I don't think anyone was ever better on guitar than Glen, but Roy was right there neck and neck with him. Roy was equally as accomplished on banjo, mandolin, and fiddle. Unbelievable!

[@VintageLPs]

Three words: Stevie Ray Vaughn. 🎸

[@beernmetal6964]

I'm a huge metal fan, mostly in the Thrash, Doom, Power and Progressive genres, and concede that Roy Clark is one of the best guitarists in the world. Every time I see a Roy Clark video, I watch it.

[@Aokitadamitsu]

Roy was something "SPECIAL"

[@conken5623]

As a 60+ something, I love how a younger person actually appreciated the skill of a time that is now almost died out. Blue grass festivals are now so few across usa, that only in the backwoods of a few states are there just a few, young, people that have picked up a string instrument and learned to play by their elders. I also appreciate that as a young person you can appreciate the play/jokes these 2 greats displays to their audience. We r Not politically correct, because we had humor and thicker skin, great coping skills, and manners. We are the last of the boomers now, and what covid did not kill off, the left over of the virus and some say the new definition of vaccination shots leave us boomers with lower T cells and killer cells, and seems cancer is now multiplied in speed is taking the rest of us out. Gods speed young man. Just remember, once we were here.

[@ytSuns26]

Hi , 71 years on my clock and indeed the world is different. I caught Covid 19 almost right away , damn near killed , stayed home. 2019 December I am still dealing with energy issues. Never got the jab ! I think I see bright hope in our young people now I was worried. Young men like this guy making a way for them selves is just great. God Bless what’s left of America.

[@jamesstair4292]

Roy Clark WAS the absolute master of any stringed instrument. He was acknowledged by his peers and subsequent generation as the absolute best. His performances were perfect, he never missed a note, unless it was intended. Greatest of all time. Don’t care what the younger people think, his talent will never be seen again. RIP Roy!

[@joeblack8915]

@James Stair. Really? Jascha Heifetz would have wiped the floor with him a million times over on the violin.

[@tyjones5019]

So glad that a young man from this generation is checking out and giving props to these geezers that kicked ass back in my day.

[@randybaker6042]

Clark won the national banjo championship when he was 14 and again when he was 15.

[@Devon_Rismay]

Oh wow!

[@inertiallychallenged]

Hearing banjo music just puts a smile on anyone's face... (unless you're alone out in the remote woods of the Appalachian mountains)

[@a.n.7863]

I can’t believe no one has replied to this comment in six months.

[@Heathenbilly]

If I hear banjers in the woods I’m tryna see if that feller knows where to git corn in a jar. Just holler first so he don’t shoot ye

[@snafubar5491]

@@Heathenbilly.....So true. Be Polite. Show some Respect. Have some Manners. Share a few sips of White Lightening and talk to the bear. FYI 'Talking to the bear' is in reference to the Jimmy Buffet song "God's Own Drunk" about guarding a friends still one nite. Not a Classic like his love song that was in many a bar jukebox at one time of "Let's Get Drunk And Screw", but a great song nonetheless.

[@vanhattfield8292]

And unless your name is Ned Beatty, 🐷 😂

[@kruser79]

I snorted when I read this comment, lol.

[@michaelmaas5544]

Buck Trent invented the electric banjo and is an unbelievable player as well. Roy could play anything with strings and was a great entertainer.

[@karieb2260]

Buck Trent did not invent the electric banjo.

[@andyskurna1407]

This was a fun spin on the classic "Dueling Banjos" from the movie "Deliverance." Roy Clark was a masterful performer. Whether for his plucking, strumming, singing, or joking, he could always pull the audience along on a magical ride down the talent rapids! He was a regular on the 1960s country and western variety show called "Hee -Haw." His "Yesterday, When I was Young" is a timeless masterpiece.

[@TheYamahog12]

Clark was so good he could clown around while burning up the fret board.

[@JerryAllenDVM]

Find a tape on youtube of him doing "I Never Picked Cotton"...a great song that doesn't get enough attention anymore. Was a huge hit when it came out

[@davejones4738]

1

[@TheGotoGeek]

Dueling Banjos predates deliverance by a couple decades.

[@drobichaud1000]

"a magical ride down the talent rapids??" Lol

[@virginiareynolds6296]

Nothing gives me more joy than seeing people in your age group discovering musicians I grew up on. I’m not sure who I enjoyed more - watching Roy do his thing or you enjoying his music.

[@kampammam]

We had the honor of warming him up in Las Vegas in the late 80’s. He was not only a great musician and entertainer, he was a truly nice man. The world is better because of him. I could go on… RIP

[@primesspct2]

Thats what my Dad always said, called him a true gentleman. And that smile, the dudes having a blast!

[@VetoFRoley]

This song most famously appeared in the soundtrack of the Burt Reynolds movie "Deliverance". The movie gives rise to the phrase: "I hear banjo music. Paddle faster."

[@unndunn1]

And squeal like a pig. 😲

[@WillyEarl098]

Filmed in the N GA mountains... poor Ned Beatty took one for the team in that movie.

[@FilosophicalPharmer]

I thought the phrase made famous was "You gotta purty mouth" ??

[@FilosophicalPharmer]

Come to think of it, that's why you wanted to paddle faster! 😂

[@unndunn1]

@@FilosophicalPharmer that part too.

[@bigskypioneer1898]

Roy Clark - a serious blast from the past. I haven't thought of him in ages. I still remember my grandpa sitting down _every_ Saturday night watching Lawrence Welk and Hee Haw. I have often heard Roy Clark, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix mentioned in the same breath.

[@TN_fire_photographer]

With my grandpa and I, it was hee haw and then EMERGENCY! on Saturday nights

[@DaveMiller2]

As good as Clapton and Hendrix were/are, neither are in Roys league. That's not an insult or put down.

[@kishintuchis7076]

WHEN HENDRIX WAS ASKED ' HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THE WORLDS' BEST GUITAR PLAYER " . HIS ANSWER WAS ' I WOULDNT KNOW . GO ASK ROY CLARK "

[@joecombs7468]

It really doesn't matter the genre, it is always a pleasure to watch a good musician who enjoys him/her self.

[@renees1021]

It makes me happy seeing a young, black man appreciating some of music's legends of country.

[@donaldmcnatt9463]

Roy Clark to me was one of the most under appreciated entertainers. He could master anything with strings excellent voice and great sense of humor.

[@reed13k73]

Thing you have to remember about Roy on HeeHaw is that he oftern allowed the "visiting talent" to "show him up" on a show just to give them more opportunities. He was a true showman and a great great talent - able to play all the musical roles

[@myowndrum286]

My mother, in her late 80s now, has a rare seldom-seen Gibson Arch Top, beautiful rich cherrywood, that she only received from my Grandfather(her dad), once she had mastered playing the song 'Under the Double Eagle'. She spent hours as a teen in the early 1940s learning how to play that song and got Grampa's guitar. I remember her and a friend of the family playing Dueling Banjos at cookouts. Mom with her guitar and Gordan with his banjo. Watching you, watching this brought back a happy memory. Thanks!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Roy is one of the greatest musicians ever. He didn’t read a lick of music, and could play 10 different instruments.

[@kennycaudill6256]

One of the, no the absolute greatest. Hands down!!!

[@kennycaudill6256]

One of the, no, the absolute greatest. Hands down!!!!

[@ReesieandLee]

My dad died when I was a kid (1988) - Hee Haw was something the whole family watched together every week, such great memories popped in my head just now 🤍

[@coot1925]

Every time I went to my brothers house we would end up getting the guitars out and having a jam. Before we started we would both agree that we wouldn't play dueling Banjos. But then after playing some pink Floyd and stuff one of us would start with the opening Rif. Before we knew it we were in full flow, but we'd get half way through and have to stop because one of us would purposely go off key & we'd both burst out laughing. Steve Martin was a great banjo player and he said that you could never be unhappy if you hear banjos playing.

[@ceedogg4270]

I grew up watching and listening to Roy Clark and Dueling Banjos is a tune made famous by the movie Deliverance. He played with other great guitarists like Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Glen Campbell. This is a crazy version of this song, they're playing around with the original melody.

[@leighannstumblingbear2380]

Deliverance creeped me out. But it didn't make it famous. It did help people associate the music with the movie.

[@mari.s752]

@@leighannstumblingbear2380 I spent some of my formative year's in the general area where deliverance was filmed, and yes the locals were like that. In the late 60s anyway. You get used to it after a while.

[@leighannstumblingbear2380]

@@mari.s752 I'm sure it was as many came from Scotland..very clannish (not like klan which there was) but those wanted to be independent. But the song was around far longer. It's like many movies...you remember.👍. I grew up listening and watching HeeHaw. My grandmother loved it. It was very sexist but lots of good music and laughs

[@mari.s752]

@@leighannstumblingbear2380 I just did a quick Google search and discovered that the song has a very rich history. Starting in 1954 and gaining widespread popularity in 1963. An interesting read to say the least.

[@CarolynOsborne]

Thank you for presenting Roy Clark! It's nice to see a younger person enjoying this phenomenal musician.

[@Vikingwerk]

I really appreciate that you didn’t pause the music 30 times to make comments, but listened to it and enjoyed it!

[@danbrown7857]

Roy!!! A national treasure! Thanks for the video!😊👍🏼

[@tonyjackson4078]

The whole "Dueling Banjoes" set is two rivals coming together to jam at the end. It's a timeless set up.

[@curtismartin2866]

The piece is called "dueling banjos". It was made famous in the movie "Deliverance".

[@1paultv22]

He does a great version of Malagueña. It's a flamenco guitar piece usually played fingerstyle, but he plays it with a pick.

[@williecoulter1091]

Yes it is a favourite of mine to listen to, I used to love Hee Haw,

[@Gregc63]

Roy Clark's Malagueña is unparalleled!

[@Caseytify]

@@Gregc63 Indeed.

[@billsimmons2898]

yes!

[@armadillotoe]

AND on a 12-string.

[@BornTooLateVintage]

One of the most beautiful songs I've heard by Clark play and sing is Yesterday when I was young. Brings me to tears every time.

[@timsparks4990]

I love the fact that you really appreciate good musicians no matter what instrument they are playing. That is the mark of a true music connoisseur. I am pretty sure that was from the show Hee-Haw. My family would watch that show every week. Thanks for posting this. You gained a subscriber sir.

[@Music_is_Breathing]

Roy Clark was totally amazing! He could play any stringed instrument fantastically. A true genius. RIP Roy!!

[@richardgriffin2302]

Legend is the word that young man was looking for at the end of that clip. People always debate who is the greatest guitar player of all, but offten times everyone leaves out Roy Clark master of anything with a set of strings on it. I was lucky to be around for Hee Haw when it was on. Watching Roy play was like watching a renound orchestra player doing a solo. The whole set fell dead silent and all attention was on him, and while he played he played with the concentration and detail of a surgeon

[@joeceru1107]

So great to see the younger generation discovering the classics. This is great American talent and culture. Roy Clark was an all time great.

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

In all of my years, that I have listened to music, I don't think there is anyone that has mastered so many instruments. He is the greatest that there ever was.

[@Beautiful-ld8ml]

I remember watching this show as a child and would scream laughing!! I still remember the songs, and it was just a fun, family friendly show. Roy Clark was a beast on any instrument he played.

[@deadordreadfist343]

I love the fact that younger people like you can discover and enjoy the mastery that Roy Clark and Buck Trent put on display. A Pair of Fives is an awesome album that these two masters put together, it is a great album to listen to if you can find it.

[@jeremyfagner6808]

Not only could Roy Clark play all stringed instruments but played them well

[@snafubar5491]

I Beg Your Pardon, Roy Clark did more than just 'play all stringed instruments but played them well', he played them with a class and skill level other musicians can only drool about. Many 'play them well'......none play them 'Roy Clark' well.

[@vanhattfield8292]

That is an understatement for the ages. :P

[@johnwood551]

Roy could play any instrument. He’s was VASTLY underrated because he made whatever he played look so easy and he would even make fun of himself as he played very difficult pieces. He enjoyed life and playing just for playing’s sake . He was GREAT ! Too bad most “stars’ today are into showing how great they are and not in entertaining the people , THAT was Roy’s best talent ,sharing with people.

[@tedsmith3061]

I'll be 64 in January. I remember watching this as a young man...and I got off on it way back just exactly like I see you doing today. SO FUCKING COOL!!!!

[@jstewart3517]

This is an example of why Music Appreciation Class needs to be mandatory, so students can experience all music groups

[@dannysrigid]

Roy and Buck were incredible players, and this song was always fun and a little different each time they did it. But nobody mentioned the men that made it famous in the '60s Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt (who also recorded the Ballad of Jed Clampett of Beverly Hillbillies fame).

[@treintrien9918]

So true! I loved the Hofman stuff where Earl Scruggs was recorded with the famous pop artists of that time, especially the Baez and Byrds episodes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3LWdXytj8uBrM0 This is timed for their version of "If I were a carpenter" and it makes me smile and melancholic at the same time.

[@karieb2260]

Earl did not make this famous.

[@Aokitadamitsu]

on yeah Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt are totally worth looking up...

[@kevinrenn9123]

I was a kid and was introduced to Roy Clark when my parents watched him on TV. It wasn't until many years later that I appreciated just how talented a musician he truly was.

[@papermason]

Many years ago, my brother sent Roy a tape of him playing "under the double eagle" on guitar, and Roy sent him an invite to accompany him on stage when he came to Toronto. Unfortunately, I believe the show was cancelled due to Roy being ill (I think). My brother is a pedal steel player for more than 30 years -- he's excellent, makes me so proud!

[@rickythompson9870]

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[@julie.1081]

I'm sorry your brother didn't get that chance to play with Roy. But he has 2 things most musicians will never have. An invite from Roy Clark to play on stage with him. And even more importantly, he has a brother who's publicly proud of him & his skills. You just can't buy that!

[@annmarieblanc6363]

One of my most favorite pieces that Roy ever played was "Ghost Riders in the Sky"! He did many versions! You should hear him play this magical song! Andy not Annmarie

[@doncollins786]

I'm an old guy in Texas that has been a Fan of Roy for many years, it was fun seeing your positive reaction to Roy!

[@iamfodder1017]

Hilarious you made that sound when they really got into it..the name of the show was Hee Haw......used to watch that like clockwork every week as a kid.

[@RoswellJazzFestival]

Hee Haw was one of those shows that we'd watch at our grandparent's house along with shows such as Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, The Lawrence Welk Show, and The Wonderful World of Disney. Great memories.

[@TheOriginalRick]

Clark won the Country Music association's Award for best banjo player multiple years in a row. this was against other banjo players who would also be considered the best in the world.

[@jamessexton2807]

He also had a few songs go big! I'm partial to "Yesterday When I Was Young", and "I Never Picked Cotton"Thank God and Greyhound"

[@cablebrain9691]

How can that not make someone smile? Wow!

[@sherriefarris2863]

Roy Clark was always my favorite performer on Hee Haw. In my early 20's, after moving to Nashville I had the pleasure of meeting him several times as he visited my church. One of my closest friends to this day, sang back up vocals for both Roy and Bill Anderson on tour with them. She has the most beautiful singing voice I've ever heard, but Roy had a beautiful singing voice as well. His biggest hit was called, "Yesterday, When I was Young." Worth listening to, as well. Thank you for sharing this. Didn't realize how much I miss him, until now.

[@markedwards3647]

Roy Clark was a one in centuries talent. Buck Trent was also a master.I've heard many versions of this- none comparable with this performance. Hilarious and masterful

[@ivansavoie3190]

When it was pointed out that he was very well known in sure it was meant in a positive way and nothing negative towards you, keep up the great reactions

[@Devon_Rismay]

Thanks!

[@OldStreetDoc]

I don’t even know if that can be characterized as ‘playing an instrument’. Roy & Buck are SO incredibly fluid on the banjo (and just as much with guitar or anything I’ve ever heard them play) that it’s as if they’ve become one with their instrument. VERY few musicians have ever made me feel that deeply about their craft. I grew up listening to Roy Clark as both my parents were life long fans. That man had the most wide ranging talents. God rest his soul. I only wish I could’ve perhaps ever had the chance to thank him. There were others as well of course, but he was a tremendous inspiration to me in music. 👏🏼 Thanks so much for making this video, Devon. It was clearly written on your face - you get it. Well done!

[@blairkimberlin3447]

Had the pleasure of meeting him decades ago, a wonderful man. He's the reason i put learning the banjo on my bucket list

[@galacticstoryteller9649]

Omg! This brings back memories. We used to watch Hee Haw every Sunday night. This is talent!

[@johncheney4850]

Roy was a true artist. I enjoy seeing younger people like you enjoy his music. Keep your head, ears, and eyes open to the music. Much to learn. Many genres to admire.

[@lefty3141591]

He is also a good fiddle player. Roy Clark is one of several guitar greats from the 70s that often get overlooked. I'm just finding your channel, but I'd suggest checking out Glen Campbell's version of the William Tell Overture as another amazing guitar solo from the time.

[@danieljackowitz2343]

Yes! That is a great piece of music to watch!

[@grievousangelic]

Also Campbell and Clark playing "Ghost Riders in the Sky." Amazing performance.

[@900milesfromnormal3]

This song, "Dueling Banjos" was composed by a bluegrass/country artist named Arthur Smith. The show was Hee Haw. Hee Haw did NOT have a live audience. So the laughter and applause was most likely prerecorded. They had a very interesting---in my opinion--way to shoot that program. They'd get together and shoot an entire season during two weeks in the summer. If I may: since you're a guitarist. find Arthur Smith playing his composition, Guitar Boogie. He was a master on the instrument.

[@RVsbladesnthangs]

Super Rog, you are partially correct... but the songs WERE recorded in front of a live audience but the skits and jokes WERE NOT recorded in front of a live audience. That's some of that worthless knowledge that I have. And I don't know why they filmed the music in front of the live audience and not the skits... maybe we'll never know or possibly be something that I can try to find the answer to...???

[@greghansen6673]

Roy Clark, a true master! Not to mention fabulous entertainer. One of the best ever!

[@kurtgellert9166]

Roy Clark was fascinated by the variety of sound a guitar and banjo could make which inspired him to practice and see what all he could learn. He was an amazing guitarist. Thanks for this video. Supposedly Clark was an extremely humble and nice person. In my opinion he’s not given enough praise for his ability.

[@annmills3163]

Malagueña is an awesome one of his ☮️💜

[@mythicsin3083]

My friend and I snuck into to see Roy at a smaller venue in the 70’s. It was actually brilliant. He played several instruments with amazing talent. His He Haw years unfortunately didn’t really highlight his brilliance or did but I guess tainted it some.

[@doublezero7852]

Actually?

[@mythicsin3083]

@@doublezero7852 Don’t you have some hall monitor chores to finish up with actually? Or any other anal retentive tasks?

[@ktel60]

The show was The Odd Couple, where he played Malaguena. The part was not rehearsed, Tony Randall broke down in tears, it was so good. He was expecting some hillbilly stuff, and Roy blew his socks off with a classical guitar piece. The clip on this spot is from Hee Haw. A nice example of the Bluegrass 'cutting session'. Gotta outplay your buddy! Generically, a 'breakdown'.

[@brokencage9723]

Wow thanks for the memories, My grandparents used to watch this when I was young.

[@billross6088]

Nothing Roy Clark couldn't play. Just an AWESOME talent!

[@talldave1000]

There's a saying among banjo players: 'If it doesn't sound like you are out of control, you aren't playing fast enough". I tried playing banjo, bought one and everything. Its a very hard instrument to master. Roy and Buck were two of the best.

[@sfcmp7005]

All I have to say is, you haven't seen anything yet!! Roy Clark was a powerhouse guitar player. Actually string player. If it had strings he could play it! He is Overlooked a lot because he favored comedy more, but that was the charm of Roy Clark. The funny faces and looks. I loved watching him back in the day. He can shred with the best of them. Roy, and Glen Campbell used to do a Ghost Riders in the Sky thing together, that was awesome. He also did a great acoustic guitar thing on the old Odd Couple TV show. That performance is epic. He gets his strumming hand going so fast that you can hardly see it. Yep, Roy in my book, is one of the top ten guitarists of all time. Toss Glen Campbell in there as a close backup. They both used to do some outrageous stuff on guitar together. It's all online to see if anyone is interested.

[@jeffreyarnold2843]

His right hand strumming is amazing! Guitar, banjo and fiddle were all top-notch.

[@odonovan]

The actual piece entitled "Dueling Banjos" (originally known as "Feuding Banjos") starts at 4:19. Before then, it's all improvised for fun.

[@talonpilot]

It’s funny.. in the beginning of the video he noted that this must have been from some kinda “show” or something…. Then, when they start jamming on the chorus part, he yells “Yee Haw!”….little does he know…..

[@po4RP20361]

4:28 That was the most accurate reaction you could have presented for that moment. Well done SIr!

[@invisibleman1028]

Buck Trent is still a killer instrumentalist. Thanks for showing this.

[@genemartin6962]

Roy Clark, Chet Atkins and Glenn Campbell were three of the best guitarists in the world. All three played multiple instuments and were phenoms. All three were country and could play any song known to man.

[@MaconArmory]

Roy Clark could also play in the Classical style.......wnd simply bring tears to your eyes it was so perfect............

[@artturner2054]

I would throw in Duane Eddy and Eddie VanHalen

[@billyjoechambers8494]

Jerry Reed is also I'm that company.

[@conniead5206]

“Dueling Banjos” was from a scene in the hit movie “Deliverance” that starred Burt Reynolds. It made the music piece famous. The movie is a tough watch. So if you are feint of heart, don’t watch it. But the banjo scene is epic.

[@dotar9586]

Don't watch it if you got a purty mouth.😨

[@TheWabbit]

Actually dueling Banjo's was a bluegrass song that was chosen for use in deliverance and became a hit ( it was played on the Andy griffin show during the 60s ) when used in deliverence there was an issue because they didn't get permission to use it but nothing a couple lawyers couldn't work out.

[@michaelanderson2881]

That kid scared the bejesus out of me.

[@brooklynguy4331]

If this is a genuine typo by you, then ignore my comment. It is “faint of heart”, not “feint of heart”. feint of heart (idiom) : lacking the courage to face something difficult or dangerous. feint (noun) : a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention from the point one really intends to attack. - BG

[@kevinparker5557]

Don't watch it if you respect Ned Beatty 😩😩

[@johnandpauline2007]

The program was "Hee Haw!" Roy Clark played anything with strings! Well worth your time!

[@barbarafox1368]

may they both rest in peace Two of the Banjo players ever thank you for sharing

[@mlneale1959]

You really need to check out his version of "Yesterday, when I was young." Roy Clark was not only a virtuoso on many stringed instruments, he could play many styles as well. I don't think it's a stretch to label him a stringed instrument virtuoso.

[@davisworth5114]

Love the Yee-Ha!! The banjo came from Africa, and it was adopted by the Scots and English who used it to play the songs and melodies in their folk tradition. Great reactions, you have a good personality, keep up the good work and please react to "Glory Halleloo" by Rev. Gary Davis, LIVE.

[@jbrown1971]

Yea it did come from Africa but wasn't adopted by scots it was popularized by slaves in 19 century.

[@vanhattfield8292]

The Chinese have a 3 stringed version that has been in use for 2,500 years, well before anything came out of Africa.

[@freefromthedark6784]

No it wasn't 😂

[@freefromthedark6784]

It's debated where it came from nobody knows

[@oytgrubbs9172]

Dueling banjos is a famous song for duet. Many learned of it from the movie “Deliverance” in 1972. This performance was on a show call “Hee Haw” which ran for years and years. It was a variety show based on Corny Jokes, Pretty women, and very talented musicians playing bluegrass and old country. It’s nice to see young people taking the time to explore different types of music, and appreciating musical talent of different genres. When I was young, it was rock and roll or nothing. But as I grew older I found unbelievable talent in all different types of music. Lately I have run across some really good bluegrass from a group named The Steeldrivers.

[@fredbrooks957]

It's nice that a young brother can appreciate him.

[@td7426]

Roy was a monster musician. Thanks for posting this. And glad you enjoyed it. I was young boy when I saw Roy on Hee Haw. Change my life forever. I started playing guitar when I was 15 years old. I'm 66 now and will be playing till I'm an old fart!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

It is always fun to watch Roy and his guests in his show.

[@stevencasteel6799]

This was on a show called "HEE Haw" I grew up on this stuff along with listening to Roy Clark's unparalleled tallen.

[@AZVIDS]

Watched this as a kid. Kudos to you for showing these magnificent talents!👍👍👍

[@scottwilson9404]

Thanks, you recognize generational talent and so did us old folks who got to see him play live.

[@1980bwc]

Ive seen Roy play every stringed instrument there is, and he was equally proficient in every single one of them. He's the most talented musician there has ever been, and I will always stand behind that statement.

[@GeeWit]

Back in the day I went to a number of different state fairs across the country and saw Roy Clark maybe a half dozen times. That guy was the best live entertainer I've ever seen by far. While I loved him in person, I didn't care for much of his TV show Hee Haw...

[@notsure6674]

Thanks for the reaction. When you jumped up with a big smile and said Yee Haw 🤣 I was right there with you.

[@bigkahuna7955]

I very much enjoy young men like yourself discovering this music...great video!

[@tanakeilidh384]

That was fun! Thanks for sharing that. Every Saturday night our family would watch Lawrence Welk and HeeHaw with popcorn and Fresca.

[@garyclift2015]

The show's called Hee Haw & that was " sumply the best preformers " having fun & game recognizing game ! ROY was a GOAT & played the guitar like no other but he conceded his banjo skills to his friend on that show = one of the greatest renditions & perfomance of that song ever