Clifton Hicks - Darling Cora

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Just had to revisit this again to say how excellent Mr Hicks is in his rendition of this classic. It really doesn't get much better, or more authentic sounding...

[@maximan4363]

I utterly second that! Mr Hicks is totally awesome!!! God bless him for keeping me insane!! 🤣🤯🤣OMG he's good!!

[@tomsmith476]

Big fan of his he's so young in these videos

[@guthriemayfield8721]

That was stellar. I never get tired of hearing this tune.

[@soyalitaaah]

I've been coming back to this video periodically for over a year now. I love it. ....and then I went out and bought a banjo. lol

[@Outlaw_j84]

That’s good

[@paolo7237]

I just bought a banjo, how do you like it? I’ve been really enjoying it the past couple weeks or so.

[@Music_Pixels]

So am I... Its amazing

[@TheShaunken]

This exact video inspired me to buy one about 6 or 7 years ago. I'm still coming back to this video and Clifton for inspiration!

[@YooperBanjo]

The background noise matters. It's what makes this recording meaningful. We are folk.

[@philippeduhart]

Ten yeas later and I still come back to this

[@vance7274]

More than ten years later... And it sounds BETTER and BETTER every time I listen...

[@evankellynewdelhi]

You are one the best solo old-time banjo singer/players that currently exist in this generation. Such an inspiration for all of us banjo players out there trying to capture that authentic haunting mountain sound developed over 200 years ago... Start touring already!

[@ErnestsLacis]

That feel when I'll never be American and play my banjo on the front porch

[@Motoskidoucet.12345]

I'm not an american and i always play my banjo in front of my porch or in the streets

[@budgood07]

A porch is a porch no matter where you are I often play banjo and close my eyes and transcend into the old world Appalachia where I have never been it can be pretty transcendental and the music seems to sound like how I am feeling.

[@Outlaw_j84]

Never say never

[@milascave2]

ernest: The grass is always greener on the other side. This kind of music and that accent come from the poorest part of the USA. The style of music is called "Appalachian murder ballads." I'm sure life was good sometimes, but I'm sure it was also grim sometimes. I spent some time in rural east Tennessee back in the mid-1970s. Good people, mostly. Kind, hospitable, and real. But the decades have not been kind to Appalachia, where life was always hard already. Rural poverty has gotten worse and is now compounded by epidemic levels of drug addiction.

[@joseph2832]

@@milascave2 on the other hand life is quiet and you can see the stars at night. No traffic, no nothing but the mountains and trees!

[@rockyrococo2584]

Hey buddy great job. This is when youtube really shines. If it wasn't for youtube, this type of true talent wouldn't be recorded and remembered. Damn music industry!

[@williamnye478]

Ain't that the truth!

[@jacc0placc0]

callin it! cheers. thank god for youtune. this is some beautifull music

[@jeffdillon8816]

Amazing then and just as good if not better today.

[@ladyleesutter]

Yes indeed. Young man, old soul. Excellent.

[@johnperry5396]

Don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I did.

[@BenDuvallIrwin]

It's great to see young people playing old songs.

[@StoredMars]

This boy is gooooood.

[@synvinkel6208]

I have listen to this song more times then I can count to. Not saying much. Love you Clifton :)

[@Thisisahandle701]

If you have an open-back banjo and you want to practice without pissing off you co-habitants, stuff a shirt or towel in the the back and practice away. Or tell them to get stuffed, whatever works...

[@danielthompson6207]

Kasbian Vaulks Down here we prefer the latter option :)

[@siggesaltens2663]

One might buy a farm, the barn is an exellent place to practice, and the neighbours might well join you.

[@uptonsavoie]

@@siggesaltens2663 My wife and I used to have a farm and I did play in the barn. The animals registered no complaints.

[@pacowaco9867]

Yup, 2nd option works best for me. 2021 everybody has headphones and we have lots of earplugs since we like to shoot ;)

[@judeseamus]

So awesome to see young folks keeping the old stuff alive.

[@Niagara-b5l]

I may have commented on this earlier. Forgive me if I did. I'm from southern Ontario. I have Celtic heritage, and look for Acadian, Celtic and Appalachian music. This music hits you in the Centre. It's real. You can hear the heart, the trueness in it. Anybody can see it.

[@Niagara-b5l]

I think I really should. The forest here is the northern tip of the Carolinian forest. Same as there. The rural people here I think are much the same. Sound different, but values are much the same.

[@jacc0placc0]

ty sir beautifull words

[@Niagara-b5l]

Geoffrey Harris That’s really quite interesting.

[@gavinmcintosh1668]

This particular song is less celtic influence and more blues/African influence. Another name for this song is country blues by doc bogg. Plus the banjo is an African instrument

[@Niagara-b5l]

@@gavinmcintosh1668 Well thank you doctor Gavin, but I think it’s fairly safe to assume that this instrument has been adopted by those of Celtic heritage and therefore is recognized as part of that heritage . You know kind of like African Americans playing blues guitar . We associate that with African Americans, even though it’s a European instrument.

[@Wiegler]

All those people in the background didn't realize they were in the presence of greatness.

[@jeremywilson9220]

this video has inspired me to take up banjo. My dad plays and is the most notable pedal steel player in Minnesota. This song brings me back to when I was young listening to him play foggy mountain breakdown. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@TymBenn]

I love the way the light changes as the clouds roll past.

[@F_later]

One of the most impressive versions of D. C. that i 've heard so far. Three playing techniques i recognized: clawhammer, (P. Seeger) frailing and 2finger. 👍

[@Mollyxxx666]

wow....did not expect to have my face melted by this performance...hell yes!

[@rmstudio3959]

Great Fretless old time banjo. More than anything it makes me feel great to know these songs will not be lost as their tradition that goes with it.. This is what made this great nation was the people who made this music. To see it lost to time would be a great loss...

[@froggiechar]

It doesn't get any better than this! GREAT playing, Clifton! Peace and joy, Charlie

[@jacc0placc0]

who gives this a thumbs down man... people who dont recognise music from the heart. fantastic tune. thankz so much for posting. what true countrymusic

[@YourLocalR3NecK]

Yep, theys a bunch of soy boys. Don’t worry, us cultured folk know and enjoy real music and will never stop listening to it! 🤟🏻

[@filkux]

Greetings from Bulgaria, this is awesome music.

[@cmosheh]

I have heard Sarah Nichols and Cedric Watson do this song and now in listening to your version of this song I have to say that each of you bring a different kind of authenticity and passion that totally enthralls my heart. Thank you!

[@GuruishMike]

That is one hell of a beautiful instrument.

[@kellystevens2347]

He plays so smoothly. Really like it.

[@skipreinhard]

Absolutely amazing! Greetings from Serbia!

[@danielthompson6207]

Good Lord, son, you've got a fire in you! It's so nice to see that folks are still playing clawhammer after Mr. Scruggs popularized the three-finger picking style, good on ya!

[@picasso7791]

very special benjo, I have never seen such before

[@brynelequire4158]

Definitely my favourite rendition of this tune. The mountain banjo lends itself very well to it!

[@eseyfried79]

Wow! Dynamic skills on the banjo with all those pickin styles matched with a great soulful voice.

[@craigcather1262]

GODS BEEN GOOD TO EVERYBODY. BUT MR. HICKS UR BAD ASS. GOD MADE U GOOD.

[@marcusfinn759]

Wow,,darling corey,,,bright bright version,,bright playing I love it...thanks,,,keep on playing ,,great music👍

[@Ihuicatl]

Who the hell are you; I love this and you deserve to be on everything.

[@joshuawgarner]

Blaine Gamble he has a page now. Search his name

[@stu2611]

Just brilliant, great flair & style and capturing some genuine old time feel - you sir are the real deal!

[@johnmoyer5515]

My friend told me a story about his grandpa's place was switch off place. He was sitting there sharpening his hatchet when the revenuers come a bustin in grab a bottle started yellin we got the evidence, granpa flicked his wrist the hatchet broke the bottle & the revenuers was just left holding the ring of the bottle they left & never came back. I've played that song for my buddy when we hang out for the evening in back 40

[@lukemuffinz]

The soup and prawn hat really brings this all together.

[@ecthelion1224]

swap and pawn

[@lukemuffinz]

Haha wow, I watched it again in HD! Guess I saw what I wanted to see the first time.

[@wefysan58]

that was fine playin n singin

[@BanjoWoodshed]

Holy crap! That is the most genuine high lonesome sound I've ever heard. Nice work Clifton. I hope you're taking up a career - I'd buy all your CDs in a heartbeat. Your voice sounds so mature it's unreal.

[@over_in_the_valley72]

ive listened to this every day for a month now man.. spectacular

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

over_in _the_valley Thanks, it's one of the more interesting songs I have encountered. I learned it from George Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky who folks can look up on the internet. He has an excellent album called "Last Possum up the Tree" which is available from June Appal Recordings.

[@sjeter61]

How in the worl could 5 people dislike this??? Its fantastic!

[@mikerankin5973]

You got it mountain soul!!

[@genegreen5468]

I'm addicted to your rendition of Darling Cora, Clifton. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@tommaze3301]

love the way he dose that ol tune.............

[@charlesgram53]

Liking the vibe. The random chatter & evil sounding laugh @ 1:39 was a nice accident.

[@mystiquepurple323]

Fanstastique ! Merci Monsieur Hicks.

[@rbjolly]

How the heck can people give a thumbs down on that performance?

[@KennethWilliamElkington]

Yep... should be able to give this one TWO thumbs up!

[@scrappyjoe1861]

No matter what it is, there's going to be people that will dislike it. Anybody that says that ain't true is only kidding themselves.

[@banjoandlefty]

hell, maybe they're just drop-thumbing along. sorry . . . i'm gonna go back to playing the banjo now

[@fuchsiasaville]

❤😊very enjoyable to hear Clifton

[@mtjosvold]

Killing it! Gave me chills.........you just gave me an idea. I wanna be a badass too.

[@tyggis123]

Fantastic played on a great instrument too. Clifton Hicks are true.

[@f1948s]

That is one nice sounding banjo. Awesome playing. Thanks.

[@connielee5057]

Amazing and talented little guy. Reminds me of my son Joe. Thanks.

[@Mosaic631]

+Clifton Hicks Just wanna let you know I've been obsessing over this video for weeks. I play clawhammer but your right hand technique is like nothing I've ever seen. I love the combo of old time 2 finger with claw hammer. I've almost got the tune down but those brush strokes you do in between verses throws me for a loop. I fuckin love your style of playing brother.

[@slimpickensrx]

Wow! Great performance! Your banjo picking is flawless and I love your singing. I wish I could play as well as you.

[@skmongol]

Beautiful. Much love from Massachusetts.

[@markdouglas5745]

Man, I love everything about this rendition. Pure as Maple Syrup!!!

[@ted1bates]

Brilliant and flexible with different styles well done, and good singing

[@dxithlord5897]

So freaking sick!!!! I love the banjo.

[@TheeMikeForce]

Great, great stuff! Clifton Hicks is the soundtrack to watching COPS on mute while rooting for the perpetrators in every chase.

[@dejavu8567]

thank you for an authentic rendition in voice and fretless banjo of a folk classic

[@michaelharvey5138]

Brilliant performance as always !....

[@maximdenby7136]

video was framed amazingly!!!

[@CM-dp5mw]

Dang Hicks, you look like a baby here! Awesome song

[@driveronehundrednine3225]

Hell yeah, play that shit dude! That's that sound I need to HEAR!

[@richburnham431]

Just amazing

[@thomasc.jackson8123]

this is so inspiring, love the sound of those nylon strings

[@lukewatkinson5054]

Pure and simple. Rock on Clifton.

[@ronanbarrett4407]

Fantastic music and what a beautiful piece of craft that banjo is too

[@matthewrowles6912]

This is real and mesmerizing. Thanks for posting.

[@robzamites3441]

Just won 10 sets of strings, a banjo strap, capo and tee shirt from BanjoCafe. Time to build me a fretless. Thanks for the tune, Clifton!

[@rainblaze.]

BRILLIANT ! !

[@banjodancer]

I like that transition from two-finger style to a clawhammer style and back to two-finger again that's virtually seamless. I'd like to be able to do that.

[@marcusjahnke9287]

There are a lot of African vibes in this fantastic version .

[@oldchickenlady]

Oh my!!! Your music is great - reminds me of "fiddlins" down in Mississippi when I was a little girl.....and that's been a year or two ago.... ;-)

[@greeneapple81]

Beautiful.

[@ingerziiii]

WoW! Boy you played this so achingly pretty! You are wonderful! You could play anywhere with anyone! I'm so thankful for KZbin! Keep em comin and God bless you!*

[@SunsetGraffiti]

Still one of my favorite versions of this song

[@csellersak]

You kill it every time.. So Good.

[@soilsaucedave]

Your style is awesome

[@lordofashes8262]

Darn toot'n... I holler!

[@MR.HandyANDY]

nice style. great playing. thanks and continued success.

[@namename7280]

Love the way that that banjo sound

[@AlexDKennedy]

Absolutely Phenomenal.

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

I'm happy to see fretless banjos coming back.

[@amcneece]

Great music!

[@Bubba2Guns]

That's some nice music thanks.

[@jamesfetcho6315]

Like it...LOVE it

[@KCBarr1]

The Luther Dickenson of banjo music.

[@margaret6839]

So good. Reminds me of the BF Shelton version which is my favorite version.

[@darkmysterytemple]

Mr Hicks dont need any darned picks

[@myapathy]

that banjo is sweeet!

[@IronPriest82]

Nicely done, I enjoyed it.

[@W0nderl1ing]

Love the clear tone of your voice and the banjo playing was top notch! Now I'm off to find other songs you've done. Great talent! :-)

[@cheayunju]

yeah, weird banjo and great song. A really smooth country song.

[@xzysyndrome]

I am biting my tongue in a divided nation. America....let's get it together.

[@joseph2832]

Iconic

[@Banjo362]

I love two finger banjo I like it better than three finger. You did an Awesome playing it on that fretless. Your clawhammer I also like. I love the sound of fretless.

[@jimcorbett3764]

That is a cool banjo. Great version of the song, too.