Clarence White playing with Fats Domino (The Byrds 1971)

[@MrMichaelbristow]

I always think I've heard all the Clarence that's out there, and more always turns up! Thanks for this clip; Clarence and Fats are on the same polyrhythmic page, while considerately staying out of each other's way. The first number is great.

[@wpw4508]

Fats was having a great time with Clarence on the first number. And New Orleans is still pushing it!

[@patrickmurphy350]

Wdca dc remember well

[@michaelmontano9277]

Can’t hear the band very well. I think the engineer could have did a better job

[@TimBitts649]

Fats was a gift from God, to America.

[@devin4066]

I Love how Fats just taught “ walking to New Orleans” right there. And when he says “ answer me “ White is right on it! Much respect

[@karenreardon5398]

Nobody exuded energy like The Fats, and such a charming smile😊😊😊.

[@markhoffman2237]

This is fantastic! I never knew the Byrds played with Fats Domino. You could make a good case for Fats as the first rock star. And Clarence White is amazing here. He makes it look so easy: hardly moves his fingers and hands while he's playing difficult yet totally on-the-money notes. What a giant he was.

[@DCShaneTours]

That awesome, custom B-bender guitar Clarence is playing is now in the capable hands of Marty Stuart.

[@sdgakatbk]

I can't help but smile listening to Fats here.

[@lbshore]

How great. I saw the Byrds in 1971 and Fats Domino a few years later in a club with about 100 people. Two of the greatest shows I've ever seen. Clarence White and Fats Domino were gods.

[@margaretmoore-xm7zv]

Definitely Clarence was a God in many ways. His humor, kindness, and talent literally saved my life when I was in a deep depression. That was a long, long time ago and I still mourn his loss.

[@ToondeCorte]

Thanks for sharing...

[@scottrgood]

Ya, that’s wicked cool. 🎸🔥🎹

[@vintagestrings6]

Clarence White could cover all the bases rock and roll country and bluegrass. He was a master at Bluegrass flatpicking none of the other Rockers are Blues players could ever come close. The man was amazing

[@smarkbusters]

Skip Battin and Gene Parsons could play behind anyone and knock it out of the park. Great unheralded rhythm section.

[@bluesriot2]

when skip was with nrps was the era i saw them

[@glenfenderman]

Clarence was a true pro. Usually, he cranked up and tore that B bender all over the place, but with Fats, he turned down and kept it simple with chords and simple riffs. A true musician knows how to do that.

[@DCShaneTours]

Marty Stuart now owns and plays it.

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

Yea he bought from his sister. She only asked 800 for it a grand at the most and Marty being the greaser d bag he is took it. He should of paid off her house for her. It was at least worth that and then some. Could be auctioned for lord knows ho much now and he didn’t get it that long ago, Within the last 15 yrs prob. Hell even it was 30 yrs ago.

[@ToondeCorte]

Marty also change and add some parts to this guitar, not a good idea for the historical value and some Clarence lovers.

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

Toon de Corte not surprising for a guy that dresses like prince. Man that’s sickening I had no idea he did that ?? F that

[@glenfenderman]

@@ToondeCorte WHAT parts did he change???

[@matthewfarmer6830]

Rest in peace Fats.😔🙏🌹

[@IamMcD]

Son! I was a boy 11 years old and my mom talked me into calling Atoine Domino in New Orleans and telling him I was influenced by him. To my surprise he answered the phone and indulged this kid and was so gentle and sweet about it. Encouraging. Changed my whole outlook on life and music.

[@vernonandrews6310]

Fats was having a ball! I've always liked The Byrds.

[@richardtharris]

Loved that the Byrds didn’t overpower Fats with rock volume. Skip is using an Ampeg B-15, which is hardly loud enough to keep up with a heavy handed drummer. The Byrds are allowing Fat’s lovely piano playing to be heard. Thank God. Great touch, guys!

[@chasbodaniels1744]

You’re not wrong, but these guys were pros who’d played with many different others.

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

The Byrds were never an overpowering type of band.. I frankly wish the recording was more balanced. Clarence's guitar is so far in the background you have to strain to hear it. It's great, yet unexpected, to hear a collaboration between these icons of rock. Great video clip!

[@ToondeCorte]

Thanks

[@mountaintyme2000]

Byrds couldn't begin to keep up with Fats. They were out of their league. And I love the Byrds.

[@vJackaRoo]

That’s not the way it was. Fats was the star, this was a featuring Fats, show. Notice they never put a camera featuring White? The sound man is instructed to ‘feature’ Fats. Clarence is just part of the rhythm section in the eyes of the TV producers.

[@sharilscott3663]

Fats WAS talent,,, and he KNEW TALENT,,,,that is why you find him here,,,, what a treasure of a share 👏

[@cubuffdoc]

How can this not have more likes??? I had no idea Fats and Clarence had ever played together, thanks for posting.

[@cabngirl]

How can there be any thumbs-down?! how sad for those people.

[@thomascolbert2687]

The. Byrds. Clarence switched to electric just to play with Fats. CW was a ground breaker in flat and chicken picking techniques.

[@infraredruby2]

@@thomascolbert2687 He played electric with the byrds for quite sometime before this gig. He invented the B Bender, playing with the Byrds in 1968. On electric.

[@matiasishere1487]

@@infraredruby2 indeed, Marty Stuart inherited the guitar and tells the story of how Clarence had it made!!!! And played it with style I might add.

[@Datanditto]

Doesnt have more likes cuz Slash aint playing on it.

[@roberthill8797]

Wow, Fats is smooth. He just glides into the moment. Beautiful.

[@franzllattner]

Fats Domino is Rock`n`Roll !

[@B-fz7bu]

Him squaring them away was cool. They just did it all by ear! True musicians and no auto tune

[@ata5855]

This drummer has the feel! So many times I hear people try to do this music from the 50s and they never get the groove right.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Love Skip’s playing.

[@sonofadeadbeat3051]

Skip goes back to the 50's.

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

Gene is the drummer!

[@windsurfertx1]

I loved the drumming on this.

[@thetreblerebel]

Legendary little show here. FATS is the man

[@donnarupert4926]

OMG!!!!! The Fats with Clarence and his B bender!!!! Oh hell, ain’t nothing better that that!!!🙋🏽‍♀️💕

[@DCShaneTours]

Marty Stuart now owns and plays it.

[@donnarupert4926]

Shane Richards... Yes, he’s had it for quite a while. My husband, who plays Pedal Steel is friends with Michelle, Clarence’s daughter 🙋🏽‍♀️💕

[@yoyomaniac50250]

Such an unlikely combination, Clarence could really nail any sound couldn’t he?

[@sportsmediaamerica]

Barry Richards was a local Washington DC deejay and promoter/entrepreneur. This was probably on late-night TV on a Friday or Saturday night in the DC area.

[@jeffbaker2376]

This is such a treasure. Fats leading the Byrds. Top shelf musicians Fats rocks with Chris & Clarence (the Byrds)

[@rick4electric]

Chris is not here! He's a Burrito at this point!

[@stevemullary8658]

SKIP BATTIN!!! FABULOUS!!! RIP.

[@margaretmoore-xm7zv]

I've always loved Clarence!

[@graaarm]

What a voice! Amazing talent. Who would have predicted this would work?

[@cliffbarber6058]

Great Clip, first view for me and had no clue that the Byrds and Fats played together. This version of the Byrds where very accomplished musicians, McQuinn a excellent guitarist in his own right , Skip , and Gene excellent Bass and Drums. Clarence and Fats are in the Pantheon.

[@CosmosExpress]

I only see and listen to Fats Domino & the Byrds, nothing else !!!

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

This is just amazing… Loving it! I really dig the part where Fats is teaching the Byrds how to play “walking to New Orleans”… and of course, the Byrds being the consummate professionals that they are, they pick right up on it…

[@trippcox2641]

No one was cooler than Clarence !

[@namcat53]

I lived around D.C. saw The Byrds around this time. I dimly remember Barry Richards; he was kind of a jerk. I missed this one; glad to finally see it. THANKS!

[@baberoot1998]

Absolute Gold!!! The great Clarence LeBlanc, (White), and the great, Antoine 'Fats' Domino. Two of the finest, at their craft.. together. 👍☀️👍

[@cisium1184]

Clarence LeBlanc, the pride of LeWiston.

[@josephlemko3027]

This is the ist time that I am hearing this session. I never knew that Fats Domino & The Byrds ever jammed together. Some fine music here.🎶🎵🎶🎹🎸🥁🤗🤩😎

[@bluesriot2]

sweet stuff fo sho

[@eddielathum8405]

This is golden

[@jeffloewi5632]

Fats was never huge but he was always there, always always there and now I understand why. He was part of the fabric of my childhood and I've never seen him at work. Terrific.

[@stevenbaggett6549]

Not huge? I guess selling 65 million records is small time

[@jeffloewi5632]

@@stevenbaggett6549 I guess you enjoy being a numbers guy. Fats was amazing but he was just not quite up there with the Giants, Presley, Holly, Berry, Richard etc.

[@olewetdog6254]

Wow! What a combo!

[@krisscanlon4051]

Mmmm dang Fats and the Byrds...im in heaven😊 doing a Big Easy juke joint band deal ...whew

[@petjobedet4650]

I just have to laugh at how unexpected and wonderful this is!

[@Justin_Hikes]

This vid deserves more love!

[@bluesriot2]

a lot more

[@yippierb]

This is pure gold

[@the-np4mr]

7:28 "you're not taping right now?" "no, no"

[@gregorybarrett1]

Fabulous, never came across this until now and I am a huge fan of all of these people

[@kristinapence4051]

I just found this! A W E S O M E !!!!!!!! I always loved Fats and this is actually my favorite incarnation of the Byrds! Clarence all the way

[@johnr8820]

Holy smokes this is amazing....two absolute legends...what a crossover

[@bentolleson2585]

Love this

[@kurtfoulke5130]

I have never seen this ! Thanks for posting, it's fantastic

[@randalldickson8841]

How freaking cool is this?

[@THEScottCampbell]

Too bad there wasn't a multi-track to capture "Walkin' To New Orleans" and remix it for release as a single. THAT would have been EPIC.

[@HEADSUPBERKELEY]

Antoine "Fats" Domino so great and with the BYRDs such good Taste.

[@rojimowi]

Nothing better! Music:universal language. Amen!!! Roji

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Check out all the bling on Fats. With the Byrds on top...this is amazing.

[@donnarupert4926]

Mark James Meli,...... Bling & Pink Shoes!!!! Never argue with a Big Man wearing pink shoes 👞!!!🙋🏽‍♀️💕

[@williedaniels3882]

Two legends on the same stage! Awesome music always!

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Are you purposely leaving out Roger McGuinn?

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

@@chasbodaniels1744 Yes. Fats and Clarence are traditional musicians first which is based. Mcguinn is a hippie moron

[@philipbenefiel5199]

7/30/21 NEVER HAVE SEEN THIS . LOVE CLARENCE WHITE AND THE BYRDS. LIVE ON CLARENCE WHITE AND THE BYRDS AND FATS DOMINO. THANKS TO WHOEVER POSTED THIS.

[@blueseruser]

Just came across this… Terrific Jam! Fats never disappointed!!

[@guitymon]

My dad's favorite musician while growing up in Brooklyn in the 50s. So great to see him jam out.

[@geoffreyharold]

R.I.P. CLARENCE

[@rogerbillings6151]

What a historic classic!! I sure miss Fats. Thank you for posting this fabulous video.

[@ztahs]

Whoa, I had no idea this even existed. Totally, great stuff! Ya think Fats was having some fun?

[@ronfowlermusic]

Fascinating watching Fats walk them through Walking to New Orleans. He knew exactly what he wanted.

[@robertway5756]

Surprised none of them seemed to know it.

[@ronfowlermusic]

@@robertway5756 yeah, like, how could they NOT know it?

[@tjstevens001]

This is great music!

[@zedmelon]

Didn't notice until the shot at 12:00 how much stabilization they did on this. Wow. Great video--and tip o' the hat to the unsung A/V heroes.

[@bluenote824jones7]

He always seems to be having a great time

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

I'm not sure whose idea it was to have The Byrds backing The Fats. On its face, it seems like a weird pairing, but it worked. The jam in the first tune might be the first time I've ever seen McGuinn use barre chords. As expected, Clarence's playing is the epitome of taste, and perfectly complements the songs.

[@HEADSUPBERKELEY]

ANTOINE is his Name love both of these acts. thanks for posting

[@RagtimeAnnie]

What a great voice, and terrific smile ! And the backup band aint too bad neither.

[@stevemullary8658]

Not many people remember how GREAT FATS DOMINO is!!!

[@ronmercer7853]

Clarence always looks like a ball of fun....doesn't he....

[@jysmtl]

🤣

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

Nam will do that

[@bluesriot2]

Roland used to say if he smiled his face would crack, or else his teeth would break ...

[@sonofadeadbeat3051]

David Grohl favors Clarence.

[@MichaelGibson5047]

Clarence had a perfect poker face. And could back up any band. Plus sing a song or Two.

[@roblabelle7874]

What the hell? I LOVE Fats and the Byrds. Too bad he didn't have a full grand piano instead of that dinky studio thing. Still, what an awesome bit of history otherwise lost to time. Thanks!

[@danmaltby3271]

How cool is this, Clearance White and Fats

[@jamesbarta5452]

this is excellent

[@drewby613]

Clarence starts a ride at 1:53, and the cameraman manages to miss the whole thing. YA KNOW???!!!!

[@ianmcculloch9455]

Clarence's amp volume was also dropped too low. I've had the same deal done to me. Very sad in this case.

[@DCShaneTours]

Marty Stuart now owns and plays it.

[@mlwsf]

To be fair it wasn't his name on the Marquee at the time. Although it is on this vid like the rest of The Byrds aren't even there.

[@family_jules]

I had no idea that this even ever happened!!

[@stevemullary8658]

Skip and Gene rank RIGHT up there with the best drum/bass combo ever! Fleetwood/McVie, Battin/Parsons, Starr/McCartney, Entwistle/Moon, YES I said them twice!!!

[@deleeuw13]

You forgot the best, Clifford/Cook😉

[@stevemullary8658]

@@deleeuw13 They were a good team, but FAR from the best. I can play 10 CCR songs on the bass right now lick by lick, and I play guitar drums, keyboard. They NEVER did nothing special IMHO

[@deleeuw13]

@@stevemullary8658 okay, maybe not technically outstanding, but for me the timbre is special. Also with the combo Meehan/Harris..👍

[@stevemullary8658]

@@deleeuw13 jerkoffs.

[@stevemullary8658]

@@deleeuw13 GREEDY a-holes. They were a solid combo, but other things happened.

[@Pete-z6e]

I’ve got Blueberry hill on 78 rpm remember those kids?

[@chiplovitt8538]

Woweee! Thanks for posting that! I love how Clarence is playing straight blues licks as opposed to his B bender licks.

[@stacylangford8015]

He knew how that mic picked up. The humming and warbling at the end , was him listening to the slight changes in the angle of projection into the mic. Big respect for them all ! Thanks for the video!

[@aurorabanks8161]

Utterly amazing, just found this and pleasantly surprised to do so. I never knew this existed what a treat. The first number is terrific, priceless playing by Clarence White & Fats doing his freestyle thing.

[@drummer42050]

My inspiration to be a musician...

[@williamkelley4728]

I enjoy scrolling through these videos, I’m pleasantly surprised to find Clarence playing with Fats Domino. Two greats on one stage!

[@robertbarnes9745]

What a great piece of musical history! Who'd have thunk it????

[@izzydupuis1700]

Fats and Clarence !! what a duo

[@joeskorbinhorbinchuk3286]

My God!! Fats is just killer, that VOICE!!

[@analogueandy8x10]

This truly is amazing!

[@jaquesax995]

what great cats!

[@Jefferson1969-u4s]

What a treat to see Fats teaching New Orleans with the cats.

[@muwinjijg9877]

also recorded during this time was ROADMASTER which features Clarence and the boys

[@ricmcusa]

I love this.

[@MrMckuhn]

Jimmy seither mentionend that Event in his Book. Fat's Distcribed clarence as " Hot"

[@thetreblerebel]

Killing it!

[@Anthony-x9z]

Fats and the Byrds!!

[@GratefulZen]

Only on KZbin…Fat’s jamming with the Byrds!

[@raymonddehn1602]

Bustin it !!

[@brachio1000]

Wonderful.

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

Amazing!!!

[@westleycarter1773]

Awesome!!!

[@randalldickson8841]

Clarence on his famous B Bender Tele

[@MrMarkar1959]

God Bless the Spirit if this Union of musicianz,, and the fucking awesomeness of just play the damn thing!!

[@IamMcD]

Son! I was a boy 11 years old and my mom talked me into calling Atoine Domino in New Orleans and telling him I was influenced by him. To my surprise he answered the phone and indulged this kid and was so gentle and sweet about it. Encouraging. Changed my whole outlook on life and music.