Reacting to 'Malaguena' by ROY CLARK

[@ronlackey2689]

Guitar, banjo, fiddle, steel guitar, mandolin. Literally, if it had strings he could not only play it, he was a master at it.

[@WhitNall]

He also played saxophone well.

[@williecoulter1091]

Not to mention, he has the voice of an angel. Listen to him sing Yesterday When I Was Young.

[@Peri2C]

I saw him in a small venue concert as a child in Ohio back when he was on Heehaw also. He was amazing and super nice speaking to everyone after the show also. My mother had a huge musical crush on him as did I. My dad would roll his eyes, but he was glued to the TV whenever this man was playing.

[@ejd53]

Interesting point about his banjo playing is that he first became famous by winning the national banjo competition two years in a row when he was 14 and 15.

[@bethkemp5715]

The man was crazy, crazy good on a banjo. Every other stringed instrument, but sweet weeping Mary, he could tear up the banjo. Honestly, he tore up them all.

[@joshuabailey7246]

Roy clark, probably the best string musician ever, if it had strings, he could master it

[@pipepicasso8112]

Even when he tied his shoelaces, he made beautiful music.

[@danrieke9988]

Agreed. If he'd been challenged to upstage Hendrix, would have slain.

[@buisyman]

Buck Owens might have something to say about that, lol

[@joshuabailey7246]

@@buisyman Hense why I said probably

[@buisyman]

@@joshuabailey7246 have you ever seen the video of Roy and Buck doing Dueling Banjos? It's glorious.

[@richane22]

Roy Clark was probably one of the most under appreciated musician of his time because he made it look so easy and had so much fun with his audience at the same time. I think he was the greatest string musician ever. If it had strings, he could play it. Van Halen was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist of all time, he said, I don’t know, ask Roy Clark.

[@lovinglife7967]

I'm thinking that's an urban legend. I had heard that rolling Stone asked Eddie what it was like to be the greatest guitarist in the world. He supposedly responded I don't know, ask Phil Keagy

[@laksivrak2203]

He is only under appreciated by modern people who have no clue about the lineage of American music, nobody in Roy’s time thought he was underrated, he was considered the greatest guitarist by most everyone

[@brucherrin8947]

Jimi Hendrix not E V H 😁

[@richane22]

@ yes! You’re right!! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Thank you, I stand corrected. 👍🏻

[@lisareed5669]

Glen Campbell didn't get enough respect at the time either.

[@Richard-j4h2b]

Every great guitar player knows Roy Clark, and they know he's better than they are.

[@patrickshannon4516]

@@Richard-j4h2b sure I agree 💯 completely Roy Clark makes everyone else seem like an amateur.

[@davidbowles4457]

That's why Roy was on keyhole.Buck Owens could only play a few chords on his red white blue acoustic bucket.His moments, but he was a picker country.Western from singer roy was a master but had Strings he could play it Growing up, I've seen him play guitar.Banjo electric guitar violin

[@jamespasifull3424]

@@Richard-j4h2b They know he's quicker

[@bojangles713]

I know this guy's full of shit that he hasn't heard of Roy Clark European or not he can toss off

[@scottheller1379]

Sorry. Stevie ray...and ive seen roy live.​@@patrickshannon4516

[@navagate1900]

Roy's music is a rabbit hole you should go down.

[@susanalfieri4487]

If you grew up in the U.S. in the 1970s, you know Roy Clark. The man was genius. And quite a showman. Love him!

[@AirDOGGe]

I learned of him and Buck Owens while watching HEE HAW on TV as a kid. Loved that show.

[@JDLuke]

Me too. We had no idea how blessed we were to experience these guys on that goofy show.

[@thomasb1889]

I was never a lover of country music but I loved He Haw.

[@OogieWa]

@@AirDOGGe Same. Especially that one dark haired girl always there in the background that probably never had a line the whole show! 🫢

[@swoesteban5570]

I'm a pickin', and I'm a grinnin'. With the Hee Haw Honeys, and the whole Hee Haw Gang.

[@grahamokeefe9406]

I watched a lot of Hee Haw, but oddly I never developed a taste for country music.

[@chrisholland6052]

I once caught Roy on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Roy came out and played something akin to Malaguena. I noticed that he was doing most of his fingering way down on the frets. After his piece he went over to sit with Johnny as was custom. There we learned that his E string had broken as the curtain was going up. So he had to transpose that entire song on the fly to account for not having his E string. At the time, I was not a real fan, but that showed me the mark of a true professional and incredible talent.

[@scottdpublic]

I remember that one! So amazing!

[@terryt2728]

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to look that up now. What a talent.

[@kayceegreer4418]

My jaw is on the floor!

[@bearindawoods6399]

Roy clark, simply put, was a world-class entertainer.

[@llschnitz]

Roy Clark doing 12th Street Rag is lightning fast! Roy Doing Folsom Prison Blues mash-up is hilarious. Roy singing his hit Yesterday When I Was Young” is Beautiful and Sad.

[@lefty3141591]

All great suggestions. I will add Two others "Duelin Banjos" for him playing the banjo and "Thank God and Greyhound" for his singing.

[@WVUFootballGoinDeep]

For the Folsom Prison Blues, it's best to watch the early, black and white version...and ideal to list to the Johnny Cash original first but not essential.

[@PaulSamaniego-y5c]

His skits on Hee Haw

[@VinceEmbry]

Agreed. All of his stuff is amazing. 12th Street Rag is other worldly.

[@donsalzer8916]

Plays a million instruments

[@stretmediq]

I'm retired now but I was a paramedic in the city Roy Clark lived in before he died and I once responded to his home because he was sick. I didn't take him to the hospital but I did get to talk to him for a bit. Very nice guy

[@panderson9561]

West of Tulsa?

[@johnkaminski646]

Very cool

[@josephtabar492]

What was your first clue Sherlock?

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@josephtabar492You’re mad 😂 I win 🏆

[@wtfchuck9100]

He lived in Tulsa and you could regularly see him out and about town, he loved people and he was very accessible. He would stop and chat it up with you if he had time. A very good guy!

[@steveclark8962]

One of the greatest guitarists in the world.

[@raremage]

One of my favorite things about Roy Clarke’s playing is it is never muddy - always crisp and clear. And of course beautiful. He was a wonderful and often unappreciated talent.

[@garywalker9753]

Roy Clark is a master of anything with strings. Guitar, banjo, and fiddle. Country Legend and so much more. Great guy. Thanks for going there.

[@cynthias7299]

he also plays a mean shoe and mike stand.😂

[@janetbest6638]

Can't forget the mandolin.

[@mikelmart]

Music legend, not just country.

[@jimpemberton]

Roy Clark was the entertainer's entertainer. He could play about anything with strings, but he could also put on a show while doing it. He really knew how to connect with an audience.

[@joshuataylor6475]

I had the privilege to know Roy when I was younger. One of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever known. Absolutely phenomenal, God-given talent. Roy could play ANYTHING and play it masterfully, and he was truly a one in a trillion talent. When he passed away in 2018, they played this song at the end of his funeral and watching that was like watching him perform one last time, kind of like his last gift to the world. Absolutely one of a kind!

[@danrieke9988]

No words. Grew up on this stuff.

[@thecollective1584]

I met him in the late 80's. I was stationed in Az and we took a weekend trip to Vegas. We ended up talking to someone in his camp without knowing it, so we got tickets and a short meet & greet after. I agree. One of the most humble and down to earth musicians I'd ever met. He found out I was a musician, and Roy spent his time talking to me about me.

[@nancyengland6359]

If you payed attention he came through as a genuine person on TV also. Just awesome.

[@stobbinsboy]

God Almighty he was greased lightnin'! Brilliant man inside and out. I got to see him at the NM State Fair in the early 70's. When he died I found it sad and odd there wasn't much fuss. The world didn't know it but we had lost the greatest guitarist to ever walk the earth. And I've seen Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eddie Van Halen, Pete Townsend, Robin Trower, Greg Lake, Randy Rhodes, Alex Lifeson Steve Perry, Jimmy Page and Glen Campbell. All amazing.

[@alwaysdriveing]

That was the most laid back version of Malaguena that i have seen Roy play. Lol An amazing guy you should see some more of.

[@geoffreywood5808]

Entertainer of the year for about 8 years in a row.

[@katrinaprescott5911]

There's one where he plays three string instruments one after the other - guitar, banjo, and fiddle. He was the co-host on a long-running country variety show called Hee-Haw. So in addition to being an accomplished musician, he was a great entertainer. Very funny, even when playing. He played "dueling banjos" once with another virtuoso (it's literally a musical duel) and his facial expressions were hilarious.

[@chuddlevideos]

I watched Hee-Haw when I was a kid. I loved it but was completely unaware that I was watching such legendary musicians.

[@weps2097]

One of the most talented musicians I've ever heard. He played everything but was primarily country and bluegrass. I watched him every chance I could in the 60s and 70s.

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

💯💯💯

[@kimsloan4652]

Funny that you mentioned, Eddie Van Halen‘s tapping style, it is rumored that someone asked Eddie how it felt to be the greatest guitar player in the world. His reply supposedly was, I don’t know, ask Roy Clark. 😊

[@ChrisLawton66]

That story is told about many guitarists talking about many more guitarists and there no first hand source for any of them. Much respect to you for not presenting it a fact

[@kimsloan4652]

@@ChrisLawton66 Thank you. It wasn’t said to me. ;) There is another story that claims a classical violinist made the comment that a musician who played the fiddle could not perform in the classical genre as they did. The story goes that Roy then picked up his fiddle and commenced playing a very complicated classical song, without saying a word. Either way you look at it. Roy Clark is truly a legend.!!

[@jeffjones6221]

​@ChrisLawton66 Eddie did actually take a lesson from Glenn Campbell.

[@johnozechowski86]

@@jeffjones6221 Did he actually get the lesson? I know that he asked Alice Cooper (who was one of Glen's best friends) to set it up but I never heard if he go the lesson or not.

[@jeffjones6221]

@@johnozechowski86 I certainly wasn't there 😂😂😂 but from what I've been able to find, they did meet.

[@kevinm3428]

Roy was a consummate showman, had great humor and entertained everyone with his amazing ability. RIP Roy!

[@bigsteve6200]

Flamenco guitar is tough. Check out a lady named Charro. She's an Actress famous for being a guest TV star and celebrity game show participant and being a wild big haried blonde always going around saying " Hoochi coochi " in an outrageous Spanish accent. She is also a Spanish National Flamenco champion. Hope you can give her a shot.

[@leeyaferguson9019]

Yes, Charro!!!!

[@roniboyd613]

Pleeeeeease listen to Charo, you'll love it❤

[@scottshields113]

Thats a name I havent heard in a long time. I had a crush on her as a boy in the 70s lol

[@williamstreet4304]

@@scottshields113 I had a crush on her as a man in the 70s. If all those who had a crush on Charro gathered, impossible there's no venue that could host that event.

[@cynthiamull129]

I seem to remember that Charro also played the guitar with insanely long fingernails and was incredible at it.

[@5024jdr]

I can only agree with the majority. As an early Gen X, I grew up watching Roy in his prime years. As others have said, if it had strings Roy could bend it to his will. A master at his art!

[@johnroop9625]

ODD COUPLE VERSION 1970s....He's old here!!!!!

[@larryblaich4347]

Definitely watch the Odd Couple version. Light years better than this one.

[@dionysiacosmos]

Yes you can see his finger work better. Not completely because the camera can't keep up.

[@Reyn_Roadstorm]

Are ya happy? He finally played Bach for you!

[@tomm8095]

You will see what all the fuss is about when you see the Odd Couple version. Just mind-blowing.

[@mmaloney196915]

When Jack Kkugman says that, I laugh every time I see that clip​@@Reyn_Roadstorm

[@BrianScott-h3o]

Roy Clark when HEE HAW was aired on the Telly , he and Buck Owen’s would jam on those guitars . They were both badass on the banjos. They would duel , you might check it out

[@larrynorgaard5730]

Jerry Reed for sure please.. Also maybe Roy and Glenn Campbell doing Ghost Riders in the Sky!

[@captainkangaroo4301]

And a couple of Jerry Reeds protégés, Richard Smith and Tommy Emmanuel.

[@mstewart109]

Glen Campbell was an all around talented man. Sing, guitar. Bagpipes( self taught) he was part of the Session musicians back in 50s 60s that so many got their start off of. They had to be amazing to make it to sessions player. More Glen Campbell. More Roy Clarke, multi instrumental and great singer . Jerry Reed. Wrote songs and sung and played guitar. Chet Atkins. Etc etc

[@markmyers6472]

Or Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins playing Jerry's Breakdown...

[@stevenvalentine8372]

Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins, Chet Atkins and Roy Clark, or just Chet Atkins

[@Budman_4044]

​@@mstewart109 the Wrecking Crew. Guitarist James Burton was also part of The Wrecking Crew at one time. He was part of Elvis's band in the later years.

[@StacyBaldwin-qv5cj]

Do KZbinrs realize he played more songs than just this one? This man had so many good songs, and this is the only one I ever see a reaction to. So sad.

[@bnjmnwst]

Kudos to those strings for hanging on as long as they did.

[@megarouge61]

Roy was a master craftsman at the art of music. This talent only comes along once or twice in a generation.

[@IllyaLeonovMorganFreepony]

Guitar, banjo, fiddle, if it has strings he could play it. And he was terrific comedian.

[@RoadDoug]

Roy was the best! My family would sit and watch a show called Hee Haw! And I would just wait for Roy to play. Great reaction

[@vancemccutchen1434]

I have a tattoo of the donkey wearing overalls thats in the intro to the HeeHaw show.

[@ednafenton7558]

Watch Glen Campbell & Roy Clark pick the same guitar at the same time. Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed Glen Campbell, Buck Trent are Country Music Legends. These guys picked together all the time. There are many more musicians in country music. If you want to hear Roy sing, "Yesterday when I was young," "Thank God & Greyhound you're gone," "I never pick cotton."

[@pipepicasso8112]

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[@larrybolhuis1049]

Of course Ray and Glen were good friends and played together often. Glen of course loved the Wm Tell Overture and played that on an electric 12 string Hamer with full orchestra. My favorite lead in to him starting the song was "Roy Clark and I have a pact, I don't play Malaguena and he don't play the WM Tell Overture!"

[@Tedroy]

This is how I know I'm old. Roy Clark was ever present in my childhood. What a ripper.

[@Pilot545]

You know, I’m a HUGE SRV fan and if anybody just randomly asks who I think is the best…I’d say Stevie. BUT, if I actually stopped and thought about it…I don’t know…Roy Clark is simply a MASTER of the stringed instrument! His technical ability is on a level that not many ever attain. Combine that with an awesome personality and he was just an amazing guy! Thanks for the great reaction! 🤙🏼

[@johnwillis4706]

To further amaze you is Roy Clark is completely self-taught. If it has strings Roy can play it play it way that shocked the best of the best. guitar, banjo, violin, piano, even a harp. He was one of a kind, and his like we will never see again.

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

Roy Clark was truly the GOAT of anything with strings. I love how he was always eager to share the limelight. He was HUGE when I was young. Such a nice man. ☮️❤️🌹

[@scottdpublic]

I remember once he was playing with a 12 year old kid and he let him take the lead and be the star while Roy acted jealous of the kid's abilities. Such great showmanship!

[@keith6485]

Roy was an amazing talent. He could play anything with strings. He was also a natural entertainer, and according to virtually everyone who worked with him, one of the nicest guys possible to be around. His vocalization on "Yesterday, When I was Young" can bring tears to your eyes. He never had a "rock star" persona, but if you dive into his recorded works, you will not be disappointment.

[@snowshoes210]

Keep in mind this is not his genre. The guy is so… Outrageous… Whatever he plays is mesmerizing. He will make a classic country music fan out of you!

[@MadisonD941]

Roy Clark is also a beast on the fiddle (country violin). A good example is Roy with Jimmy Henley live playing "Orange Blossom Special". Roy also has an excellent non twangy hit song "Yesterday When I Was Young".

[@denisediamond293]

So glad that you streamed this amazing demostration of the musical genius of Roy Clark ✨

[@Nyxi_Nyx]

Roy Clark & Buck Trent dueling banjos funny and fabulous.

[@Jeffbambam]

While you may have never heard of Roy Clark , you will never forget him . There wasn’t an instrument made that he didn’t excel to the highest level. Thanks for covering Roy , he was remarkable!

[@AP-gb3eh]

Guitar Banjo if it had strings he played it . He was funny and about the sweetest most charming man on tv back when.

[@maryannanderson2213]

I've been a fan of Roy Clark's for several decades and as far as I know this one song is the only Spanish or flamenco song he ever did. He was country and he was not only a tremendous musician but also he had a great voice when he chose to sing. He had some songs that would make you laugh and some that would bring tears to your eyes. He also was known for the comedy he wove through his songs. He deserves the title of "legend".

[@nolaknowles9888]

Roy Clark was an exceptionally talented man.

[@Zaaxun]

His strumming is so even hitting perfectly all strings every stroke at that speed. A true Master. I got to grow up watching him as a kid, I feel fortunate.

[@arnieadam]

Roy Clark was a master at his craft. He's played a number of styles. I see you, like all of us, couldn't do anything but just watch in amazement.

[@randywollin5732]

What I really loved about Roy Clark was when he was on Hee Haw variety show, he would perform with a guest star many times unknown players and he would introduce them and they would play a little, then he would turn the stage over to them to play. It was just the way he was, a born entertainer. He played any kind of stringed instument. The bast way to experience him might be to watch all of the Hee Haw reruns. That would give you the full range of his playing

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

BRO I have Glen Campbell's Ovation Signature Series guitar which is a collector's edition with his signature in gold along with the tuning keys. Plus it come with a formed to fit case for it. I saw Roy Clark in person not too long before he passed. He was a very large individual with a big frame and huge hands. Couldn't imagine how his huge fingers were able to dance along the fretboard of so many instruments like the mandolin including the small neck of the fiddle (violin)!! Roy really was an entertainer; in person he was just a humble man who knew his instruments and showed his love in his music!

[@bethruggles1668]

American Country singers have always worn very decorative clothing. Lots of shine and sparkle ✨️ Cuz U see, most grew up VERY poor. So when they hit the stage, all the shine was amazing 👏🏼

[@mikematusek4233]

First time most people found this piece was when he played it in the early 70's on the Odd Couple, with a standard 6 string acoustical. Among the greatest guitarists are Roy Clark, Glenn Campbell and Chet Atkins, ho everyone bows to in rock, and Jerry Reed isn't that far back.

[@Budman_4044]

Thank you. When people start up with "the greatest guitarist" conversation, I bring up those names and even Scotty Moore and people look at me like I'm crazy.

[@puddintayne9254]

I love to watch someone discover a great musical artist, especially when it is one that as amazing as Roy Clark.

[@devonbell6795]

I just found your channel. Your reaction to Glen Campbell warranted a subscription. It’s very solid! I grew up listening to Roy Clark. He was a fantastic entertainer. You should catch him playing “12th Street Rag.” You won’t be disappointed!

[@blairkimberlin3447]

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting him at a private performance about 40+ years ago. An amazing, kind, charming, humble and infinitely talented man. I was about 19 at the time and I put learning how to play the banjo as my very first item on my bucket list that very night

[@Brykk]

Roy clark is one of the greatest musical artists that not enough people know about.

[@OzarkMountainKing]

It always blows me away when a guitarist has never heard of Roy Clark. To me, that's like saying they had never heard of Les Paul. I saw Roy Clark playing in a bowling alley in the 80's. Seriously. He knew the owners and was in town for a visit. He just popped up on the tiny lounge stage with one light, a guitar, and no amplification. There were about 12 of us present, including the bartender and waitress. He played 20 minutes. That was the best 20 minutes ever. The room was silent and enthusiastic at the same time. If you appreciate Roy Clark, you'd appreciate Ricky Skaggs or even Vince Gill. Two legends of country and masters of anything with strings, like Roy Clark.

[@anitapeludat256]

Roy Clark is a self taught guitar player as a boy, his first instument. Then the bango, you name it. Fiddle, anything. You just watched one of the most talented guitar players that ever lived . He's a genuine truly happy American world class , world renowned, musician and song writer and vocalist. "Yesterday, when I was young" is a fabulous cover that he does .You have a lot of catching up to do . I'm 64, I grew up with a truly class act of musicians in country, Rock, jazz and blues . UK , british invasion was fabulous and they all learned on the older talent in the deep south and Detroit Motown. I grew up in Motown , (Motor City). Detroit, Michigan. The best music era of all time for many genres, going back to the 1930's of my parents. The UK and American music scene went together so well . We grew up with the best of the best .

[@Polyphemus47]

At 76 now, I've loved music from nearly every era. Roy is a virtuoso, a stand-out hero for me.

[@sandirobinson6966]

Yup. His left hand work on this is mind-blowing. The beauty of Roy Clark is that he could play anything and knock it out of the park.

[@MacClashy]

Roy is playing an Ovation Adamas - [carbon fibre tech from 1966].... absolutely stunning guitar, made in the USA - if you ever get a chance to try one, do it..... I own one and it's f*ing sublime... excuse my French... but it is....

[@markmyers6472]

As I recall, Glen Campbell was an early adopter of the Ovation line...

[@nancyengland6359]

Roy Clark was absolutely awesome musician. I'm my eyes not only a good musician but notice the smile and expressions on face. He loved what he did!!!

[@davidayer4997]

Glen Campbell used to joke that he and Roy had an agreement that he would never play Malaguena and Roy would never play The William Tell Overture.

[@richardgonzales4072]

1 am 67 now. In my teenage years my parents took me to see Kenny Rodgers at the Circle Star Theatre in northern California. Kenny addressed the crowd before the opening act was to play. The opening act took ill and could not perform. Kenny called Roy that day and asked if he could fill in? Clark flew in and played that night. Kenny gushed about how amazing Roy is, not only as a musician but as a friend to drop everything and help Kenny with the show. Normally, Roy would have headlined a show at this forum. So, we were blessed by two major talents in a smaller more intimate venue. I'll always remember that night. Roy was an incredible entertainer. Very few people have been as talented as this man and so entertaining. What you see on KZbin and other videos does not come close to the personal live experience.

[@mamaflush9945]

Hey Dave, I'm so glad you want to hear more songs from Roy Clark, I really enjoyed your reaction. So, I thought I'd suggest another one of his tunes, if interested. "Roy Clark - Good Ol' Boy Plays a Mean Guitar ~ Live (1976)" (by the channel: BringBack MyYesterday) --This video is from a 1976 television show called "Johnny Cash & Friends" the song was originally recorded by Donald Peers in 1949, but it was first composed in 1915 by Euday Bowman an American pianist and composer of "ragtime and blues." He represented a style of blues called the "Texas ragtime blues" and he's mostly remembered as the composer of this popular tune. Several well-known artists have played this standard throughout the years. And as always, I enjoyed spending time hanging out and rocking with you, Thanks for sharing. 🎶peace out~

[@skmarrama]

If you're checking out the guitar greats, Mark Knoffler of Dire Straits, was mentored by the great Chet Atkins who could play 2 different tunes simultaneously at either end of the guitar. He was friggin' brilliant!

[@Carm2]

Strap yourself in. Roy is wild!

[@DaveWildheart]

Yeah I gotta check out some more of him.

[@Hondo177]

Roy Clark is one of the best guitarist that most people don't know. Absolutely amazing.

[@JaimeMesChiens]

I’d never heard of Roy Clark until this. How did I miss so much? This is incredible

[@JohnJohn-uu4be]

Old school country artists were truly talented

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

There are many guitar virtuosos, and then there is Roy Clark. A truly amazing talent. This guy could play a symphony on a garden rake.

[@Polyphemus47]

And I'll bet he DID, at least once.

[@roywall8169]

One of the all time greats!

[@johnnusz8278]

some decades ago, I played this song in our band. It's a melody that will sit in my brain forever. Seeing it done by a solo guitarist is always impressive.

[@Canucklehead557]

Glen Campbell does a great version of the William Tell Overture.

[@stylerod]

Growing up in the 70's Roy Clark was just always around. He seemed to be on every TV and variety show there was back then. He was absolutely a household name. But I didn't know what a master he was until I got a bit older. I'm glad there is so much video of him now so all generations can appreciate what he could do.

[@budsimpson2853]

Absolutely the G.O.A.T.!!!

[@jamesharper5761]

Agreed

[@paigewilliamson1320]

Welcome to the music I grew up hearing, glad to have you along! I was fortunate to see him perform, a true star. ❤️

[@nailbombx2311]

I realize how old i am when i see videos like this, It blows my mine that anyone that owns an acoustic guitar, has never heard of Roy Clark..Lol..Also Roy plays everything, watch him play Banjo sometime, he was amazing with anything that has strings!

[@SinCityVillain]

The beauty of watching professional musicians who have never heard of him, reacting to Roy Clark videos and they always start out nodding and commenting then you see it dawn on them.. Is this magic? How come I've never heard of this man? I've been playing for X number of years, I can't do this!... Then most just watch with a smile or their mouths open like the rest of us. If that was ME, i'd throw the guitar down and figure out something else to do..lol

[@ISATŌP1]

Roy Ckark, Master of Strings!!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Roy Clark could play every stringed instrument there is!!!❤ The Best in the business!!

[@chrisgermany5919]

Roy's right hand was godlike.

[@debraalldredge3032]

He was the best! He produced a lot of great country pickin and a grinnin. One of my Dad's heroes. I always wondered what metal would be like today if he'd had a metal bone in his body.

[@timothyjohnson5062]

The iconic and great Roy Clark.

[@chuckbratcher619]

I was very lucky to have lived near Roy Clark growing up. I was able to spend some time with him. It was the time around his Beverly Hillbillies apperances. Anyway. This man was a genius on the strings but could play other instruments as well. He played my trumpet one time and I was amazed. He is mised and I for one will always remember his ever present cheerfulness and gigantic heart. RIP my friend.

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

Charo 'Caliente' 12 string She was taught by Segovia when she was a girl

[@NC-Mama-Bear]

I loved Segovia. His protegé, Christopher Parkening, is favorite classical guitarist, bar none.

[@sduplack4340]

I first saw Roy Clark on Yee haw TV show. I always loved Roy Clark. I never knew he was on such another level Incredible. Thank you. It brings me to a new level of respect for the guitar, which I have always loved the sound of.

[@frankwhite1288]

Clark was a true musical genius

[@MrJetlagman]

The dexterity he has in his picking hand is unreal. I have always loved his playing.

[@GregoryLander]

Roy is a product of when America was great! Kids today I feel sorry for as they will never have an innocent childhood.

[@michaelpgoad]

Saw Clark in concert in late 60s in Houston, Texas. I was about 17. Memories… I haven’t thought about him in years. He was one of the very best on strings of his time.

[@paulbaskette9950]

Chet Atkins definitely deserves a look!!!

[@jamesford7182]

I grew up watching Roy become famous on TV. Because of him I have always told people I play with a guitar rather than play one. Roy Clark, Carlos Santana and Jimi Hendricks were my idols. What a time to be alive.

[@rhondaserges5136]

Check out Lester and Chester ... Moonglow. Lester is Les Paul and Chester is Chet Atkins

[@catofthecastle1681]

Chet Atkins!

[@rhondaserges5136]

@catofthecastle1681 thank you for the spell check.

[@TxDan100]

Thank you Dave... Roy Clark is an American Treasure.... Amazing Talent

[@DaveWildheart]

It was a pleasure to enjoy it!

[@bitfenix90]

Some Leo Kottke, maybe? Here's his 6- AND 12-STRING GUITARS album: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGzoWyCf95jh68 Or John Hartford's AEROPLANE kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpfKm6mthbSsj9U

[@dougskriver6216]

Roy Clark was a genius. All around good guy, comedic as all get out, virtuoso guitar player

[@bradhollinger2532]

When a reporter asked Eddie VanHalen "what's it like to be the worlds greatest guitar player ",he responded "I don't know ask Roy Clark"

[@teresacartwright5406]

The late, great Roy Clark was a stringed-instrument maestro. A song of his I still love is "Yesterday When I Was Young" - there's a video on y/t of him singing it. It's a song that will stay with you long after you've heard it. Other virtuosos are Jeffrey East and Chris Chatham (you can see them both in "What's It To You" (on Austin Brown's channel).

[@TJ-se3ih]

I was a metal kid in the 80s. I didn't really pay attention to country at all. Then I saw a tv show where Roy Clark and Glen Campbell were trading solos and holy fuck. That was an eye opener

[@nancysnead5132]

THANKS FOR THE MEMORY OF ROY PLAYING HIS GUITAR, I REMEMBER THIS TUNE WELL THEN.

[@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic]

It's always a good time when someone discovers the intense talent of Roy Clark.

[@1stsharkb8]

The performance he does of this on the old TV show "The Odd Couple" is my favorite!