Del McCoury and Billy Strings, "Cant You Hear Me Calling" Grey Fox 2019

The Del McCoury Band with Billy Strings performs Bill Monroe's "Cant You Hear Me Calling"
at Grey Fox 2019. Brought to you by Less Than Face Productions. Audio by Bill K.

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Check out Billy and Del covering Ralph Stanley's "The Lonesome River" in 2018! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGTdqnhomMeIos0

[@diamondblue5327]

Right, James Bowen, This was written and recorded by the undisputed Father of Bluegrass Music, Bill Monroe.

[@gloriaboyd5274]

Bill Monroe and mac wiseman

[@Texan1939]

Oh man I love this clip. . . . .

[@jamesbowen8960]

@ gloria boyd The Great Mac Wiseman, lest we forget!!

[@benjaminsimpson6064]

moo h

[@onegoodjoe]

Billy is a genuine ol' soul.. he earned his spot!

[@bradr1913]

Billy stings is in the major league with these boys Congrats Billy strings.

[@charmanwilson6354]

That look on the legends' faces when Billy starts singing nearly makes me cry. Delight and respect for the young fella.

[@davidturnage3467]

Is that the old man is young at heart, or is it the young man is old? Doesn't matter though, music transcends SO many things. I also felt moved by what you commented on. 😊

[@WadeinWhiskey]

Yeah you could tell the young man’s voice was warmin his big ol heart.

[@jasond3938]

So wonderful to hear and see a new generation carry this traditional music forward .

[@GunStreetGirl77]

I love this so much! Those smiles are everything!

[@94757598494309438]

Awesome! Mac Wiseman would be proud.

[@gloriaboyd5274]

MAC would be proud

[@joluttringer4450]

message to LessThanFaceProductions : thanks for this video ! Great sound, nice picture. From France : Jo Luttringer

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Thanks Jo!

[@richardmindemann6935]

Del McCoury......Snow on the roof, fire in the belly!

[@elgenacovington4753]

Best banjo playing I have heard. Great band, Del

[@audiemccall7611]

Del says sing it billy I’ll get the high part !

[@guitarsword1]

Just awesome guys.

[@melindashannon1015]

Wow. This is brilliant!

[@mbroa2280]

I cry my song

[@Forevertrue]

A redefinition of country and Blue grass to a higher plain, a not so pop level. Back to the roots of what its about not what is cheaply marketable. Its not the common cheap burlesques of pop country today.

[@elgenacovington4753]

Check out Big Rob. Play that banjo, Rob.

[@mnesmith1962]

How cool is this, Del McCory Band, all suited up and slick. Billy with his hair and hippie vest.....history in the making.

[@babswright2664]

Love it.

[@michaelstone3424]

Del McCory was the one having the most fun on that stage

[@Bascomblodge]

How great is Del's high harmony?!

[@JoeBanjo88]

the best!

[@morgeno12]

what I love is how both Billy and Del can sing and smile at the same time

[@okalright8980]

🔥🔥

[@catrionanicthamhais]

gorgeous!

[@gtamir613]

The most high!

[@ardalla535]

Look at Del's face. He's exuberant: Here's someone to carry on when I'm gone. The music won't die.

[@maplebones]

This music won't die as long as there's liquor and PBR in the world.

[@patfal1514]

Thats exactly what I thought

[@jeffgarnette4271]

Exactly...That's first thing I saw..Del's was just having fun listening to him..

[@joycethomas8868]

I was thinking the same thing !

[@robertg8875]

Dels younger shot in the arm !!!! Give him some music business advice Del !!!!

[@michaelgrimes865]

Del can rest easy when his time on earth is over knowing that Billy Strings is here to carry on the Bluegrass sound..What a talent..

[@elgenacovington4753]

To know as young man loves Bluegrass

[@elgenacovington4753]

Dell is so proud of Billy.

[@WadeinWhiskey]

This. Absolutely this.

[@amyjoyballor8775]

Also his impeccable Sons! They stand on their own & for God also🎶

[@steffenleinsvang]

The pipes on the 80 year old McCoury! Fanstastic! :)

[@patfal1514]

Cain't they hurry up and figure out how to live furever or mebbe cloan a human so we can have Del furever!?

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

hi 😊 💕

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!

[@darkeseols3198]

@@patfal1514 you only appreciate a flower because it blooms and receeds.

[@jimbrown8818]

I'm sitting here grinning like a mule eating briers! This is so great on every level.

[@machjuan]

Like a baby beaver in a toothpick factory!

[@bryanharrell4059]

My god.. the looks Del gives Billy -clearly approved and impressed. The looks Billy gives Dale while singing together. Those harmonies. So genuine. This is a generational delight. They brought out the best in each each other. WOW. Special.

[@WadeinWhiskey]

Well said.

[@Luke-pk9fe]

A Guitar guy, Billy. Doesn't get enough respect as a vocalist And a lead vocal Dale Shows he can do it all with the best harmony's probably ever.

[@bryanharrell4059]

@@Luke-pk9fe This is very true. His voice is as high and lonesome as any of the greats, and still original. A truly rare combination to have both incredibly high caliber guitar picking with a voice to match. Excited to hear what the future brings for him....and the incredible players he's surrounded himself with in his band. Their talent is often overlooked, too.

[@alan4sure]

Dale?????

[@tcsmith8523]

are you kidding? this is fantastic!!

[@scottbookman]

damn..instant goosebumps that lasted the whole song

[@thefallenone9149]

Tattoos long hair and straight laced bluegrass guys and he fits right in

[@strat2tele]

Justin Combs yep this kids my hero

[@DeucelerSpeedruns]

If ya got it, ya got it

[@humboldtharry4248]

🤣 you think they’re all straight laced?

[@joshdesmond968]

Not straight laced if you dress up to play bluegrass.

[@bushcrafteroutdoors1180]

@@nikeroach sorry his uncle was a racer. Number 33 was his car. He is just paying homage.

[@panamared3681]

That smile on Del's face when Billy starts singing.

[@freedapeeple4049]

Billy Strings is somehow both progressive and traditional at the same time.

[@jimgroff6880]

That's the magic 💯🔥

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

He’s unexplainable. So young and so full of knowledge.

[@MasterWoody]

Billy Strings is the embodiment of a Bluegrass Johnny Cash an absolute living legend

[@bradr1913]

Great observation people's thanks.

[@SempreGumby]

He gets it from his Stepdad. There a respect there that is awesome to behold.

[@benspencer9523]

It's the best " pass the torch" thing on the Internet at the moment I feel.

[@MrRogsmart]

The McCoury clan and Billy seem to hit it off nicely. The old school and the new blood.

[@stevenbarrett7071]

Bill Monroe and Del did it no better on vocals. This is perfection and and that we are alive to witness the passing of the torch.. and its amazing to hear and see!!!!

[@joycethomas8868]

Billy Strings even throws the “C” instead of the “B” in when he does the G run....JUST like Del McCoury. Unmistakable different g run sound.

[@ilovejgbandthedead4364]

Wow Joyce, and here I thought I was a musician. I hand my mandocello and my ears to you- I totally missed that the first time through. Great catch! I went back and enjoyed that the second time around. That’s what I love about the replies section on songs like this- you can appreciate what you hear even more when others share their own interpretation of the performance. Haha, I just got so blissful and Billy’d out that I might never have noticed this without your comment. Thank you Joyce!

[@dianebays5484]

Unbelievable!! What an honor, to sing and play with each other. Del, one of the older greats, and Billy, what can I say?!!!

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

hi 😊 💕

[@danielberry9610]

Love how Del looks like he's having the time of his life. What a legend.

[@juliewaldron2040]

There’s just something about music that bridges suits & ties/fringed vests.....and it all makes sense! Del’s like a loving and encouraging father.....with a smile that is so endearing!

[@sherlenhorn8063]

Amen to that

[@sherlenhorn8063]

Hi Julie how are you doing tonight

[@JETJOOBOY]

TRUE THAT! Although I can happily live in a world without Fringed Vests..... Just my Personal Opinion Good to see this happen on stage... even on a KZbin Video... Magic transferring

[@pauldavis6926]

!!!best the He's !!!!!08 he's And

[@babswright2664]

Music doesn’t care what you wear but suit or no suit, Billy can hold his own with the best of them.

[@martinwyatt6390]

Just found this and the tears are flowing, god bless you all, greetings from Cardiff Wales uk

[@DonneMagoo]

FANTASTIC !.. you can tell ol Del was really feelin' it.. spot on tenor harmony.. Billy S. never ceases to amaze me.. so much talent

[@christianmullen5614]

I think Billy strings is one of the best guitar players iv ever seen i could sit and watch him play all day

[@babswright2664]

I do . 😉

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

hi 😊 💕

[@BigGemima123]

My favourite song of the moment . Love how Billy and Del harmonise , both have powerful melodious voices. We are so lucky to have uTube is all I can say. Thanks to all the lovely musicians for sharing.

[@steelyman08]

So right about YT. It really is the only place on earth to see this kind of stuff. I pray it remains somewhat true to the cause 🙏

[@jeffgaumond4250]

Great to see one of Bluegrass's young stars singing with the best band in the business.

[@MasterWoody]

I seriously cannot stop watching this video! This is exactly what this song should be! I cannot describe in words that would do this justice

[@badger9965]

I can't stop watching either, cloud 9 bluegrass moment

[@TigerKing77]

I keep finding myself coming back to this year after year it's still some of the best damn bluegrass I've ever heard.

[@deannaalves3538]

❤❤😊

[@mee8690]

Me, too

[@joegriner4528]

I've watched all of billys videos, this one is special. Great tune

[@jamesgmorse3463]

I love how Billy respectfully pays homage to Del by raising his guitar up high every time he plays the signature Del McCoury G run lick on his guitar.

[@davecravenscravens6772]

James Morse thanks for pointing that out

[@blackz06]

What is a g run lick?

[@kathydonc6594]

He does that all the time, no matter who he plays with.

[@rgvt5638]

KathyDon C yeah, but he’s more than likely doing it here because as the comment states, that’s Del’s classic g-run.

[@FRDOMFGTHR]

@@blackz06 that classic 6 note run you hear as a filler the “dun dun Dunna na na”

[@alan4sure]

Bluegrass stars at either end of the age spectrum.!!

[@brucekuehn4031]

I don’t think it’s a secret - Del turned 80

[@alan4sure]

@@brucekuehn4031 And I think Billy just turned 26. Or maybe 27.

[@jimgroff6880]

A joyful moment

[@mnesmith1962]

I love when a Legend plays with someone who is bound to become a Legend. Billy is incredible from traditional to progressive.

[@jackieringersma7003]

Del said, "You gotta appreciate that guy, I tell ya" Love it!

[@princenymph1]

I love to see Del smiling like that, it had to be a good time.

[@samdill36]

easy to see that del and his boys love this kid...when he starts singin they are so full of joy....del is way up there on cloud 9.

[@raymondeaton5692]

Billy has his feet grounded in Doc Watson. Can't beat that.

[@samsanger9950]

Del is certainly the torch bearer for trad. grass. But he has the grace to encourage his sons to go forward and make a place for themselves. And to encourage people like Billy who I think should feature his vocal ability as much as his playing. He has the edge to carry the music into the future.

[@jasonwilliams1989]

Damn....this is phenomenal. That mandolin.....SHEESH!! The vocals, the band, everything. 11 out of 10

[@thadfoote8653]

What a combination,Billy singing with Del and some the Best instrument players,God made this happen,Congrats👍

[@createlovehappy]

I cannot get enough of this! I’ve listened and watched over and over and over. Love it

[@rickycarter7154]

The true spirit of bluegrass music!

[@336brant]

In the beginning when Billy starts singing you can see Ronnie give Del a look like that’s your influence dad.

[@DustinDriggers]

Anyone notice the apology to the mandolin player after Billy gets in front of him? Pure class and humility.

[@MrTruckerf]

Yep! And that mandolin player was absolutely first class!

[@Kelsie154]

@@MrTruckerf Well, he's Del's son so he ought to be! Lol

[@josephkenny77]

Thank you for this fabulous recording (and I say this with my head bowed, for I am in the presence of bluegrass royalty!)

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charlesbarber3293]

Always good to see Billy with Del, they share something timeless, and both appreciate it. The music lives, grows, and will be with us long into the future.

[@bradsparks6008]

Del just hasnt aged in the last 20 years

[@davidtipsword894]

I love the Smile on Del's face! You can tell he approves of the future of Bluegrass

[@misujerr]

Wish I could like this more than once! Billy has the high lonesome but he can rock the heck out of that guitar. The future of bluegrass.

[@greglovell60]

Thank you for your talent. You both have enriched my life.

[@delphic464]

1:00 what a boss banjo solo. If there was ever a moment of "he doesn't move fast because he doesn't move for anyone" this is the bluegrass version.

[@MrHolt-fh6rn]

YES! Robbie McCoury is one of the best I've ever seen and I've seen a few..a true bluegrass banjo player with numerous grammy's under his belt

[@chrishall8188]

Del is worth every dime the ticket says and then another dime! He burns it down with young folk and doesn't just do it for some credit... Most of the legends sound bad or keep going for the money. Del kept in motion like a locomotive and he isn't stopping til he's carried off to victory!

[@utah133]

I guess it's a transition. The old yielding to the new. Del and Billy are kindred spirits.

[@deadskunk8733]

Damn. This actually brought tears to my smart ass . What a combination of great Bluegrass this is .

[@daveshirlin2152]

God lord a mercy!!!! Billy with Del on high harmony! Wow!!! Just a terrific spin on a classic!

[@mantolaman]

Probably the best version of this song I've ever heard!

[@rickycarter7154]

Mac and Bill weren't too shabby.

[@kushyknots4113]

When I play this in my van in London uk I get some funny looks....in my opinion better than the original song

[@guitarphil5621]

This brings me peace in these troubled times! Thank you Billy for carrying on this tradition

[@augustwest4233]

Amen brother.

[@CrystalTwinStar]

I am very concerned at how addicted I am to listening to this. It's just something about the way his voice sounds that I can't stop playing it over and over.

[@bradr1913]

I like watching billy throw cords at dels sons. He's playing cords exactly like del does. So he's honored del in front of his kids out of respect for that elder. That's an elder and not a old man. I canr listening its new and wonderful.

[@be-bop4043]

I have not listened to anything non Billy strings since I first heard him play wharf rat at the capital theater, then I heard dust in a baggie and it was over for me and anyone else

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

hi 😊 💕

[@beatriceperrier8699]

I would say billy ’s got the high lonesome sound in his veins and voice

[@tammyshifflett993]

Me too. What is it????

[@reneb3063]

billy strings is awesome, i am so glad he overcome his struggles and made it with his music that he is sharing with us, great entertainer

[@sabrinaevans8746]

They sound perfect together

[@1vengefulheart743]

Are you kidding me ... 😊💕 that kids got and old soul.. and tons of talent 👏👏👏

[@karliaduncan71]

Thats the way I feel...hes definitely got an old soul, cool as hell...and full of so much talent!! He'll be playin us damn good music til the day he dies...its in his heart and soul, that's plain to see

[@rodsreel]

This boy was born to holler!! Cheers fae the Scottish highlands

[@maxharriss9400]

watching this for about the 50th time...still makes me happy

[@barry1705]

Billy Shows respect to the legends of Bluegrass. 👍Del and his boys look like they enjoyed playing with the future of Bluegrass. There voices harmonize very well! Dels big smiles tells it all. ❤love this much respect for each other.

[@wendellscott2797]

I love Del's expression.

[@mercyfracethemusic]

i freaking love this... love Del's face and watching Billy is so fun to see him watch the other players and just all around big JOY

[@Schaub3]

That is so friggin classy! Billy didn’t need to blaze out a guitar lead, great vocals wow!

[@tomhoefling]

This performance rates as an all-time classic.

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

hi 😊 💕

[@iKOiKOheynow]

This is good as it gets right here, please tour together

[@thefilmandmusic]

I heard Del got a tattoo, jeans and grew his hair after this...fab

[@babswright2664]

That is too funny but very possible 😃

[@mannfm11]

I ran upon this guy looking up Marcus King, whom Eric Clapton though well enough of to bring him to his Guitarfest 2019 in Dallas. Both are great, but Billy Strings beats all.

[@Pinhead101]

I agree.

[@deborahchapman222]

I love to hear Billy sing. I know his guitar playing is incredible but l love listening to his vocals.

[@KellyNealKeene]

I love Billy and of course the McCourys.

[@TonyBrown-nl8np]

Omfg is all I can say!!! Billy Strings is goddamn amazing! I play dobro,guitar,bass, and he makes me feel soooo unworthy!! Lmfao

[@lisasez]

Dreams do come true.... oh myyyyyyyyyyyy...... 🎙🎸🎶💜👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@oldjoeclarke.]

Massive fan of Billy and The McCoury Brothers, Billy sang just like the old time singers, Mountain music is safe with fellas like this.

[@dannywoody5497]

What great harmony

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Bill brought it, and Del was likin it!

[@stevenbarrett7071]

What a great tune and love the way it's played like Monroe and Del played it.. Excellence . Del and Billy vocals sound amazing together. We are lucky to have them and have Billy carry the torch

[@denniskeeble1641]

Gs

[@denniskeeble1641]

Great harmonies,,

[@mcriser]

To me this is like you really like hanging out with grandpa, it means more than anything else.

[@PK-bh1ww]

All you putting down Billy need to just hush Billy is an original and does his own thing. He;s not owned by anyone. And that's all that matters. Plus he can pick like and with the best. Thank you Billy!

[@Voirreydirector]

Perfect! When you were still young, well younger, I looked forward to pairings like this. Appalachian style calling, or singing with that kind of projection, I dearly loved teaching that in my days as a teacher. You have got it ol son. You deserve to be on that stage.

[@thenickfoxx]

Were you his music teacher back in school??

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Billy is great now but in time will be a legend.

[@shure46]

bluegrass is the best .... great musicians , vocal harmonies , and uplifting music ..... this is what people should listen to instead of that ridiculous garbage from hollywood ..... and you'll NEVER catch a bluegrass band lipsynching

[@markgrafstrom1704]

SMOKIN' HOT!!! Gives ya goose bumps!!!

[@josephhirsch171]

Watch out for Billy Strings 😎🎸!!!!!!

[@robertnewman4072]

That right there,is very sweet!

[@Mooseman327]

Billy and Del sound so good together.