Carolina Chocolate Drops "Cornbread and Butterbeans"

Carolina Chocolate Drops performing "Cornbread and Butterbeans" at WDVX's Blue Plate Special. For more information on Carolina Chocolate Drops please visit www.carolinachocolatedrops.com. For more information on WDVX's Blue Plate Special please visit www.wdvx.com.For more Blue Plate Special videos please visit www.knoxville.c.... Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com
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[@TheCasheba]

This is our heritage, but I wish more of our youth knew it. We must reclaim our heritage.

[@drillbittreed10]

I was raised on cornbread and butterbeans and im white

[@spencerweeks3980]

​​@@drillbittreed10 I'm 38. I grew up on butter beans and I learned how drive 4 wheel tractor 5 speed I'm from North Carolina

[@marioncapriotti1514]

This is real country music! The country genre has pretty much erased its southern Black American roots, but every country music performer or fan should recognize their debt to the musical gifts of African American artists who lived and died long before their contributions could be documented. Love this wonderful song!

[@bsdnfraje]

If you say so... Counterpoint: the country genre has been completely severed from all it's roots for decades. What makes this music is the fusion of British and African musical heritages, with the African banjo driving percussion behind the Celtic fiddle's voice.

[@LazyPlumber89]

​@@bsdnfraje you are completely misunderstanding what he's saying and saying his sentiment is wrong.

[@bsdnfraje]

@@LazyPlumber89 You're making things up, as I haven't said anything is wrong. Further, how would you possibly know how well I understand a sentiment I didn't even address? I could just make up things about you in return, but I'm not going to lower or demean myself in any such manner.

[@STEVENCINEMATICMUSIC]

​@bsdnfraje BRITISH and AFRICAN ?! The Banjo was created in America, period. It's nothing AFRICAN in regards to the riddims nor functionality of the Banjo. British, GTFOH. This is tether talk 101

[@bsdnfraje]

@@LazyPlumber89 I've certainly not said anything is wrong. Do you have any evidence I misunderstand something?

[@Northwestrebel]

My thanks to the Carolina Chocolate Drops for keeping this type of wonderful music alive and available to us.

[@tannerlakes5720]

Man playing the bones and jug. Wow. World class.

[@priser24]

Traditional southern music. This is what everybody used to jam back in the day, regardless of race, so why should it be such a shock when we see it now? These guys are just great.

[@JM-wg3zj]

I love this music. It's a shame we have forgotten our southern black roots. Yes there is sorrow and pain, but heaps of richness entwined.

[@nicholasryan7766]

That's what happens when people try rewriting history rather than embracing it, warts, farts, and all. Yes, there was adversity, yes, blacks were in many cases vastly mistreated, but look at it from another pov: they went from shackled to slavery to now some of the most popular, successful, and charismatic people in the country, if not the world. Despite the overwhelming odds, the ones who decided they would choose their own fates rose above those challenges and now have the fruits of their labor to reward them. It's all about how one decides to see a situation as to how good or bad it really is.

[@TheJhtlag]

CCD came out of movement with festivals and all to dig some of those roots up. I believe Rhiannon attributes this song to someone she met although I see the group is given songwriting credits for it. also, it's one of those tunes different people contribute verses to it perhaps while sitting around a campfire (Try it!) She does a lot of research into all kinds of music and also an advocate of a lot of Americana being "our" music. (white and black) Love her, sad that CCD broke up, got to see her at DelFest 2019 in her latest group. One of those songs I'd like to remember all the words so I can sing them maybe while maybe taking a walk. Cornbread and butterbeans, and you across the table... ;^)

[@owens.9133]

yeah not really i like the other

[@illduitmyself]

White ppl were poor too. There were wealthy blak folk then too....

[@TROBassGuitar]

@@illduitmyself stfu it's not even comparable

[@trenaesumter2902]

There's absolutely no limit to how many times I can listen to this song! Love it.

[@cacusuli]

This is Irish music

[@hanknorton3150]

No doubt me too

[@bernadettesullivan6036]

Yeah me too !!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎼👏🏽👏🏽😃🤩 lovin it 😊

[@bernadettesullivan6036]

@@cacusuliremember y’all left Ireland and migrated to them Appalachian mountains here in the good ole US of A 😂

[@TheMocutMiester]

That guy playing the bones and jug is killing it.

[@pbcoop62]

His name is Dom Flemmons. He has a good instructional video on how to play the bones. if you're interested.

[@claytonbailey2184]

I need to find that, I have my Grandpa's bones that are made from Ebony and are beautiful, but I can't play them very well.

[@zekepatterson6470]

Ole Dom is killing it. I'm so hooked on this band

[@robertdevirgilio444]

Yeah!! I’m sure not as easy as he’s making it look!!

[@everettduncan7543]

@@pbcoop62 who are the other two?

[@davidcurtis7547]

Love the Carolina Chocolate Drops . The jug band with spoon just makes me happy . I think I must have a HillBilly soul cause to me , thats Classic music

[@kristeandreatujague7016]

12 years later, I love this just as much now as I did then. 💕

[@sjwecks]

Yes, ma’am.

[@loki6253]

I saw them that day for the time and was an immediate fan. I could listen to them all day and watch them too. This coming from a metal head gal

[@hamiltonhochs]

Rhiannon Giddens .. wicked talent

[@Charmaine2007]

love it! I wish more people researched history...they would see that Black Americans played this type of music back in the mid to late 19th century...this is apart of our heritage. I would love to see more embrace it :)

[@pfroge]

Charmaine2007 I'm a white woman that has always loved black roots music. That is where most all of the popular music today rose from...... ....when I was a girl I was raised on blue grass music and this type of music was always part of it. I think that American roots music is making a great big comeback now. Here in St. Louis it is really coming back strong. I am going to see Pokey LaFarge in concert tomorrow night. He and Dom Flemons have been doing some stuff together....I just love it. Music is the way the world will find peace.....in my opinion anyway.

[@Charmaine2007]

sharon walker that is very true, I think when you grow up being a music lover/grow up around musicians you just learn more about the origins and just have a greater appreciation for it. I would love to see this make a comeback. I hope you enjoy your concert tonight, that sounds amazing! I will have to visit St. Louis sometime, i've only been through there briefly on my way elsewhere. I'm with you though about music bringing peace! you're on to something, that could be said of the arts in general too.

[@SeasonOfWhatNow]

For real, I live in Harlem and when I pick up the guitar and play some blues people ask why I'm playing "white people music". It's shocking to say the least. :/

[@Charmaine2007]

Oh no! that really hurts my heart

[@dsvet]

+sharon walker white people don't have a problem accepting that blacks influenced our music. The problem lies in blacks not wanting to accept that whites influenced black music. Blues and bluegrass are both influenced by Irish folk and African music. When whites and blacks worked together on farms, sharecroppers, miners, railroad workers etc. they also relaxed together after work exchanging musical ideas and styles. Didn't matter what color you were. If you're a musician you understand this.

[@anonosaurus4517]

As an American, as someone who loves the country and folk music and history of this country, I absolutely love this!

[@heathbrower1523]

I Can't Stop playing this song over and over again!

[@paigesisserman2394]

keeping true Americana alive. thank you!

[@peterthompson8014]

A chorus you can sing for days. ❤

[@JeSuSfReAk6120]

Why aren't there more bands like this? They have TRUE talent!

[@rickyt11]

When I was a kid, my mom and dad would listen to this music, and pop music. They were from the south. And it the mid 1960 L.A. Unified school District would have May day square dance. And I like like it. My mom told me that my uncle play a banjo.

[@chiefwildturkey]

"Too far! " She makes the song even better.

[@jistenna]

AMERICANA at its finest!!!

[@jeftex8875]

How can you go wrong with a song about my favorite supper...Throw Collard Greens in the song and it would be a hit !

[@wyattwilkinson2187]

throw in some fat back

[@glowworm7575]

Anyone here in 2020? Still one of my favorites!!!

[@DadBodDrumming]

2023 and it still kills.

[@rerosen2536]

This is one of my favorite songs from The Carolina Chocolate Drops! I remember eating butter beans, and cornbread is just a staple at the table. My dad told us to bury him with a can of butter beans!

[@nobodyknew1]

Saw this group on TV last night, what a tallented group. Love them, from Brisbane Australia. Keep cooking.

[@tonymccann8853]

I agree they're just brilliant.🌏from Ireland.

[@thisisamistake7771]

They are good. SHE IS GREAT 😊

[@thomassciurba5323]

I play this 3 finger style, learned it after listening to the Chocolate Drops. Wished I could play claw hammer, it would sound so much better but still makes me smile.

[@TheOdditee]

14 years ago, and just as timeless, and wonderful, as ever. Cheers.

[@eviemazzone]

i keep hearing this song on a station The Range out of Fort Worth Texas. finally i looked it up. makes me feel good. the spirit of the ancestors. you could almost see them dancin. woo hoo

[@Musicmatch2love]

Just so impressed by these musicians ability to play so many different instruments with such skill and have perserved this era and style of music's authenticity.....Love these Artist!!

[@user-gd1rj1yb4l]

These dudes are so badass

[@felis1224]

I cannot stop listening to this music!

[@raymagness]

My new favorite band too! Saw them on Marty Stewart and fell in love! I found myself clapping in my living room it was SO exciting. What incredible talent. I'd drive several hundred miles to see them. From a 63 year old emu rancher in Texas....LOVE THE CHOCOLATE DROPS!

[@chasewindu404]

I don't see any recent comments but I hope people remember this version of the band... The guy on violin ended up leaving to follow his forestry passion so I'm told. The genuine negro jig era was golden.

[@Jamestele1]

I'm a Jazz/Rock guitarist who dabbles in Banjo and Mandolin (my poor wife). I've always said that the Banjo originated in Africa and Bluegrass mainly derives from Celtic Fiddle tunes (jigs & reels) and African Banjo and blue notes. Seeing this group become popular really makes me happy. I would totally work with a multi-ethnic group of musicians to make something cool. I love bluegrass, but I love Delta blues and Jazz as well.

[@marsthatdamnrebel]

The most well-known banjo players indeed know that the banjo originated in Africa. That doesn't put shade on anyway, it's just a matter of history. I also have played music from Mali to Hispanic colleagues who say the rhythms are from Mexico, lol. Silly Wabbit! When Africans either travelled or were kidnapped to come to other countries, they tried to keep the traditional words, instruments and songs alive inside. We ALL should be grateful for that!

[@DissidentDescendant]

Eatin' beans and makin' love as long as I am able. Sounds like the ideal life to me. :)

[@nicholasryan7766]

Don't it?

[@aeliushadrianus7351]

I am totally enthusiastic about the music of the Carolina Chocolate Drops Band!

[@elgenacovington4753]

PLAY THEM SPOONS!

[@tracybradshaw6347]

❤️ My boyfriend asked me to play this yesterday when we were cooking Thanksgiving dinner ❤️

[@edwells150]

Talented trio....justa puffin in the jub and rattlin them bones....excellent banjo playing.

[@urgdaddy]

Fantastic. My go to music. And Michael Berry's music. Look it up. Keep playing our Country's Music.

[@MrFalconford]

Thank you for sharing this recording of Cornbread and Butterbeans.

[@cliftonsargent1572]

Instant download, I’m sharing this with every one I know

[@sheilahmercer1637]

This song makes me hungry 😋

[@latch360]

They killed when they covered Johnny Cash's, Jackson. One of my favorite performances in a while. Keep it up.

[@Featureman]

Great music and performing.

[@marlootto]

So nice to see young people with such talent. They are AWESOME

[@Thatgirl1973]

Okay, I already love them-this song is my favorite-and have seen this video who knows how many times. But this is the first time I realized dude is playing the spoons AND on the jug at the same time. Mind…blown. They are genuinely fantastic. ❤️

[@kennyb4871]

Give their song "Knockin" a shot. You can thank me later ;-)

[@mandohat]

Thank you. Proving once again that America is the greatest country on earth!

[@johnsinclair2726]

Love the Carolina dew drops

[@FreakingRockstar101]

I hope they are all doing well today. Great song.

[@TamFrancis]

Good morning, good music to start the day. This made me smile.

[@lgsintheparty]

eh fuckin eh.

[@hhrtwo]

same here.....I wake up in the middle of the night singing it!

[@vasqueztowers]

Listening to Michael Berry on the way home from work talking about the Carolina Chocolate Drops, had to rush home and look them up. Houston TX here, love the song and the group.

[@roberthamill2451]

That Michael Berry is a good dude. Used to be on the city council here in Houston, has a kick ass bar, radio program and a beautiful wife from India, I believe. And he knows his music.

[@tonybieker9306]

I looked up this video also from hearing it on Michael Berry's radio show.

[@JellyrollHorton]

Playin' a jug is hard; playin' the spoons isn't easy. And to do them both together! Whew!

[@Quabbineer]

They preformed this song prior to the Dave Matthews show at Mansfield , MA on June 5, 2012. I must say that this was one of the most talented and amazing songs I have ever heard live or otherwise. To not appreciate this is simply to not appreciate music at all. I will see them again as soon as they are in my area. Keep on playing! Carolina Chocolate Drops are a rare and very special group.

[@jeremyreagan9085]

I am glad to see younger folks are reconnecting with their musical roots and seeing as I do this music is just humanity at its must real. And while we cannot neglect its tragic history of racism due to us whites I at least hope folks see we are more the same then different. WonderFULmusic as always. A fellow Banjoist.

[@richardbarrick1492]

Absolutely Love ❤ this 🎶 musical style, and it's a comment coming from a dyed in the wool heavy metal, jam-- band, Bluegrass and CCM and Southern Gospel fan❗✝️

[@ctimothy9]

I liked that you gave us some history of what you were playing. It helped everyone understand the roots of what you were playing and to see that you folks are true artists and have a passion for what you do.

[@thunderdan85008]

Such a great piece of Americana. Thank you for posting.

[@joshpearlman9281]

We saw these guys twice at High Sierra Music Festival in July 2014. Once for a super cool interactive banjo workshop where they discussed different types of banjos, playing styles, the fiddle, bones and their individual histories. Then saw them in full force on the main stage that afternoon. It completely tweaked my world. I'm taking banjo lessons and the whole thing. All I can say is thanks!

[@woodenmachine7550]

Josh Pearlman, I was at that afternoon performance also! The California sun was shining down and they were singing beautiful harmony. It brought tears to my eyes. For a moment I was in heaven. “Tweaked my world” Indeed!

[@jphillips3448]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@procfan]

I just saw them tonight as openers for Old Crow Medicine Show. He is playing "bones". They are amazing.

[@jorgieeli]

Heard them on NPR Los Angeles...amazing. Bought digital download. Wonderful. Who can ever be mad...listening to this song? =)

[@MickTheQuickk]

Couldn't be better!

[@oldcrowfan13]

I heard about them in a magazine about North Carolina and i never heard of them before that and now there everywhere.

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

Ran across this in old files. See,... Black and White cultures have more in common with the old early music than many think.

[@evenstar0]

I just saw them at the Calgary Folk Fest and they gained another fan. I can't believe how good they are! As in pure brilliance!

[@mitigatortish]

This for me is PURE music. I love it because it is just a good music and a tune I always come back to.

[@tonymccann8853]

This music is mighty.tks.🌏

[@jimiller7]

I thought this music was long gone !! Sweet Lord Baby Jesus ,Please play Indianapolis so I can check you out Live !! PEACE and LOVE JIM

[@lisalee84]

Who else has been enjoying this tune on Fridays for a few years now? Thanks Michael Berry Show!

[@shanapeete]

Was not feeling the Hit 'em up song, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!!!

[@skepticalOden]

Talk about talent!!!!!

[@perkuskamui]

Heard this on NPR and and had to make a note on my phone to make ABSOLUTELY sure i remembered to find em when I got home. So good, I'm going to do all I can to support this group. Magnificent.

[@TheWatsonGreen]

Haha thats a really cool phrase! I think we need to bring it back.

[@mixtlitonali3032]

Saludos desde Houston 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jcpegg]

This makes me SO SO SO HAPPY! Dude on the left has mad jug skills.

[@maxpowersstp]

PURE AMERICAN BLISS!!!

[@dalenincehelser5747]

This is just cool. On so many levels. Great musicians, humorous lyrics, respect for ancestral music.

[@chellllseeeaaa]

the song of the summer!

[@lesfreligh4139]

This just makes me happy ! ! !

[@ChickenboneJohn]

Hot Damn!! That is a great rendition in true old-timey style. Top marks!!! Absolutely love it.

[@pushertug]

OMG, I just got adicted to Chocolate Drops!!

[@sheeray2]

Thank you!!

[@bryanshull7976]

Cornbread butterbeans chocolate drops hit song you gotta love it.☺☺☺☺

[@MicalSimpson13]

i like this song because i live in North Carolina

[@gracebatmonkey]

Keeping history alive, the right way. Brilliant.

[@richardbarrick1492]

These type of 🎶tunes and singing 😂make me just-- smile and put a HUGE Grin on my face!!❤

[@traviswadezinn]

Great tune, love it! 🌽🍞

[@traviswadezinn]

🤠

[@maxscat1]

Still listening! Love them

[@Northwestrebel]

My previous post was lost, so I hope this doesn't duplicate: My thanks to the Carolina Chocolate Drops for their efforts to keep this old timey music alive and available for us to enjoy.

[@Selinnna]

Great, COME TO SWITZERLAND PLEASE!!!

[@mitchmatthews6713]

I would love to see them get back together.

[@TheJcreg]

It just don't get no better that corn bread and butterbeans and it don't get no better than Carolina Chocolate Drops. From Durham in my home state of North Carolina. ( the grammer lapse was intentional)

[@emilyshamburger1987]

I absolutely love them and this song!!! Reminds me of eating summer suppers at my grandmamas in Alabama!

[@mr.niceguy3760]

I’m so glad I saw her TikTok. This is great!!

[@johnhedges235]

YEARS AGO I USED TO SING THIS SONG TO MY CHILDREN. GREAT JOB DROPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@epizeuxis333]

i am absolutely in love with the talent and style of these people!

[@aaronwright5243]

I can’t stop grinning or tapping my foot :)

[@crystalprice7858]

I cannot even describe how much I love this 💗💗💗