Clifton Hicks - Going Up North (No Letter From Home)

[@dan_golbean]

please i need a tutorial

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Lesson & tab: www.patreon.com/posts/going-up-north-39553536

[@dan_golbean]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo thanks dad

[@Grimmibo]

Cliftons banjo skills are insane, but we also should appreciate his voice! It’s a great one!

[@bambuza]

Amen!

[@tommyeklund7857]

Ive only really been into irish folk music the last 10 years playing the mandolin family and flutes, ive never been into the bluegrass world. However your channel has opened my eyes to a different and more “real” part of the american music. Ive near gone obsessed with it. So im getting into the 5 string game basically ready to ditch everything i know. This is truly fantastic. Kudos to you for introducing real “old time” music to a swede like me. Im excited to get things going. I’ll sign up on patreon and got something to do before I get my banjo. I might need a fretless one in time. .Thanks for inspiring 🙏

[@martinchaldecott4119]

It's another foot tapping, head nodding Clifton classic. Completely infectious....😁

[@peaceuhshitbuddy5289]

APPRECIATION BROTHERS & SISTERS💯

[@vladimirimmer447]

Úžasné, perfektně sladěný hlas a hra na banjo starým tradičním stylem má neobyčejné kouzlo. Blahopřeji Vám. Pozdrav z České republiky.

[@november8039]

You're seriously inspirational. Got hooked on your Ol' Leatherstocking videos and explored your channel from there. I've always had a passion for old timey banjo music but I've rarely had an opportunity to play one with any sort of skill so I've taken to the guitar quite well instead. My father died in July and left me his banjo, and I think it's about time I go down that road. Thanks man. You're incredible.

[@levanataylor790]

Chris Strachwitz also recorded John Jackson playing this piece in 1967, the recording appearing on the album "Country Blues and Ditties." The words he sang on that occasion were: Going up north, throw my britches off Dancing along my shirt tail [Jackson may've tangled up his words here, the ones you transcribed make more sense!] Chickens on my back, hounds on my track Run in that shanty 'fore day Oh me, oh my Don't you let a dime go by Oh today, oh tomorrow Don't you let a dime go by Caused me to weep, caused me to moan Caused me to leave my happy home Mmmm, eh-eh Running me home 'fore day Running me home 'fore day

[@msunderstanding3198]

I like that I can relate to his pain. I like that I can at least feel I know. Makes the numbness sweet….like just right.

[@RITDad]

Keeping it real 🪕

[@LewisPugh777]

Oh man! Was hoping you’d do another version of this fantastic song someday! (I remember the older kitchen recording)

[@LewisPugh777]

Got a new song on my channel bud if you feel like checking it out. New album soon. It’s come out unintentionally sounding a bit Pogues...

[@stevesadownpicker1519]

Wow love this Clif! Love the up picking style, sounds rhythmic like a train!

[@PermacultureAppalachia]

👍👍

[@lukebrown5492]

Woa me Woa my is right! Awesome recording!

[@eddielee6490]

That was REALLY mighty fine ! Thank you for keeping this style of music alive and well !

[@DylanKDowd]

I find it fascinating that you got lyrics from other songs in the album and how they line up with this melody. This amazes me. Workin this one out still but it’s a blast! The lyrics roll right off the tongue and I feel like I can actually belt it out like lead belly. Vs my usual monotone talking

[@EmilyJane888]

You sure are wonderful. I love your playing, slowly but surely I'll get there one day! Beautiful music. Thank you for sharing.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Thanks, Emily. I love this song. I hope everyone is looking up John Jackson right now and absorbing his brilliant energy. - Clif

[@dan_golbean]

please cliff your the man

[@cutNdryfirewood]

My new favorite vid of your playing 🤩👍

[@marcokalle2452]

Another beauty, keep them coming!

[@alexanderedward74]

Powerful! Sounds great, Clifton

[@chrisf247]

One of your best so far. Really impressed you can play and sing this at the same time.

[@justinnacarato185]

Recently started learning the Bass Guitar as I'm revisiting music after a short winded endeavor with the guitar nearly 8 years ago, and after stumbling upon one of your videos the other night I've been hooked, never thought I'd take a liking to Bluegrass music or the Banjo, but I feel like I'm listening to true Americana when I watch your videos - listening to a piece of history. I might just have to pick up the Banjo one day. Keep on grooving sir, music is the one great uniter, and more people definitely need to hear your playing 👍

[@JohnyG29]

Keep it up man. Fantastic 👍👍

[@tastefullyvegan739]

The right hand skills in this video intriguing for sure, such a fun tune.

[@talk9198]

Thanks Clifton!

[@kylebushey4590]

Jesus this is awesome

[@Matersoup]

Hot damn! Great performance.

[@isaacvargas71]

Will you ever consider posting a lesson on this tune on youtube or patreon? It seems super fun.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Thanks, Isaac. The lesson, tab, and .midi file were just posted on patreon.com/cliftonhicks

[@Greencheez-y]

Awesome as usual!

[@frednavrotski8936]

Yes just damn good. What else can I say.

[@jdoe5835]

imagine at the end - ::::::::applause::::::

[@jdoe5835]

LOVE THIS!!!!

[@michaelharvey5138]

Great playing and vocal !...

[@Deletedaccount-i5w]

Love it

[@seannamadra5675]

What make is the Banjo? How's it strung please? Great sound!

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Thanks, Seanna. This is an 1888 "The Luscomb" banjo made in Boston. It has a frosted plastic Remo head, Aquila nylgut strings, and a reproduction Cole bridge by Jim Morris.

[@seannamadra5675]

Thanx Clifton that's the sound I need to aspire to seriously?👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@mrbuttergames]

What exactly are the strings you have been using in these recent videos?

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

This is an 1888 "The Luscomb" banjo made in Boston. It has a frosted Remo head, Aquila nylgut strings, and a reproduction Cole bridge by Jim Morris.

[@mrbuttergames]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo Do you know which Aquila Nyglut strings you use? Because they seem to be tuned higher than what mine can achieve

[@ChudActual]

Sounds a lot like Georgia buck.

[@TheeMikeForce]

North is the wrong direction.

[@leobaker2114]

Not if you're going from Mexico