Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys at The Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival 2013 (Full Set)

Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys performing at The 47th Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival in 2013. This full set of music was recorded at The Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom Indiana on 6/15/2013. Artwork provided by Jon Griffin.

[@Beaner73]

Me and my brother Randy was working next door to Ralph'sat his neice's house the day he passed, what a great man and family. So many times i wanted to play a banjo like him and now i'm teaching myself and am pretty good, Thanks Dr. Ralph, i wish i was in heaven listening to you sing with all the other true greats and angels

[@genabaker2328]

There will never be another Dr. Ralph Stanley. He is the best.

[@schoolsfan3719]

Thank you! Just to be able to see James Shelton play brings tears to eyes. God bless Ralph Stanley and all the Clinch Mountain Boys who have gone onto Gods Golden Shore.

[@mattradford1177]

Heaven got a true legend today ..thanks for all the great music

[@MaBelleone1]

Bless you and your family Ralph Stanley...Thanks for bringing so much joy to this world...

[@patrickwalsh7003]

miller

[@MyTallTripod]

Glad you enjoy the video and thanks for finding me.

[@stanleybadams]

I have been listening to this music for over 50 yrs and I am 63. Dr. Ralph is getting old but during his early years with Carter, he was a smoker of the old time music circuit, I grew up with his music in Cincinnati.

[@haroldcale4767]

Country Living is the best... way in life.. Awesome to hear all day long.. Time is all I have.. broken but God puts my pieces back together.. again... Amen !! Great picking

[@jamiemorton6984]

I love that voice! My kids are 5 and 9 and they know who he is. Raisin' 'em right!

[@dabneyoffermein595]

damn straight you're raising em right. i cant get any interest out of my boys with this music. I tried, Lord knows I tried. I haven't given up yet.

[@johnnierexrode146]

I am sitting here right now in the shadow of Clinch Mountain listening to the music of Dr. Ralph Stanley. I live in Russell County, the small town of Rosedale. Dr. Stanley was the best as far as I am concerned. No one was better then Dr. Ralph. He will be singing in Gods Angel Band someday.

[@LynyrdSkynyrdFan]

Just the greatest bluegrass singer and banjo player the World has ever known. He touched so many lives and saved so many souls. I had the honor of shaking his hand and I will never forget him as he represents all that is good in this World. He is finally re-united with Carter again. I will see you again someday my friend.....up in Gloryland. RIP

[@LynyrdSkynyrdFan]

That is true Sean. I am probably bias as I met him several times. I was commenting with my heart at the time of that post but I am still grieving his loss.

[@DownTownBrown71]

Living legend without question, shame his brother passed so soon. They were a natural combo.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

hated to see that he wasn't playing the banjo

[@michaelbarnett2527]

I got to see them in St Augustine florida around 2011. It was my favorite concert I ever went to. One of the best bands ever.

[@nago7412]

I saw Ralph Stanley live in Annapolis, MD some years back. He had his son playing with him. His son's son was plucking around on a guitar at the back of the stage. I thought it was cute... Then the grandson came out and took the lead!... Three generations on one stage!

[@TheGhost5600]

What a great show...Thanks for this...So sad that J.A. Shelton has passed on..

[@shepardhumphries7270]

Imagine the contentment of performing along with grandpa, the greatest singer of the 20th century!

[@annekedebruyn7797]

Man Ralph Stanley is the best. Sang until his passing day and great as well. He was insane.

[@almohvn33]

Ralph... man do I love your singing.. and what you have done for blue grass!!!!! OH DEATH!!!! Chilllllllsssssssssssss

[@phillipphinney206]

Used to see Ralph and the Clinch Mountain Boys at McCabe's Guitar Shop, in the 100 seat back room, every year in the 90's and early 00's. Ralph Jr., Very much out front, Steve Sparkman on the 5 string, just incredible. Used to sit in the front row and watch James Shelton pick that beautiful Martin guitar, 3 feet away. What a treat. Ralph would play claw hammer style on his banjo for one tune only. Then "Oh Brother where Art Though" was released, Ralph's stock went up, and Ralph never came back to McCabe's. But those shows were absolutely incredible to be so close to all that amazing talent. Those fellas could play!

[@sarahfirebaugh4795]

You taught me to love Bluegrass. Thank you.

[@gailwilliams2678]

Rest in peace, Dr. Stanley. You are a stranger no more.

[@poolpoolification]

RIP, got to see him 5x .. a legend, he was the best of the best

[@brianmaichen7369]

Grate Video Shots Man

[@williamstanleys2094]

This set is just awesome. Clinch Mountain Gospel at it's very best

[@LeskoBrandon2x]

So...many...CHINS upon this stage! Dr. Ralph you will forever be stuck in my head. Gloryland WILL play at my funeral sung by no other than the king of bluegrass.

[@matthewblackwood4704]

The King of bluegrass. We miss you.

[@jozefantolin6062]

Wow!! What a show of devotion of a grandson to his PaPaw. Great music from the band in support of the great Ralph Stanley

[@angelaevans3373]

Thanks for sharing this !

[@dave420cam]

Great footage pal!!!! I was the big guy filming beside ya that you gave a business card to.

[@joshuaevans7929]

Here's the song list: 1. Man of Constant Sorrow 2. Little Maggie 3. I Only Exist 4. Worried Man Blues 5. Daybreak In Dixie 6. Bound To Ride 7. Rosewood Casket 8. Lee Highway Blues 9. Riding That Midnight Train (Larry Sparks) 10. Going Up Home To Live In Green Pastures ( Larry Sparks) 11. Mountain Dew 12. Oh Death 13. Papaw I Love You 14. Clinch Mountain Backstep 15. Its Alright ( If That's The Way You Feel) (Mr. D and Jimmie Stanley) 16. Room At The Top Of The Stairs 17. I'll Wear A White Robe 18. God Gave You To Me (Isaac Moore) 19. John Henry 20. White Dove 21. Mountain Doctor 22. Orange Blossom Special 23. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms 24. Rank Strangers

[@DBanjos]

Worried Man Blues is one of my all time favorites, perfect tune.

[@annetteparker3471]

Great Music

[@andrewmyers1447]

YOUR THE BEST RALPH WORDS CANT EVEN SAY ..THANK YOU BUDDY

[@josieburgos5603]

Just love this music, these artist are simply amazing :)

[@joewasson7834]

Rest in Peace, Ralph Stanley

[@weedandwine]

Great music and people . It'd be nice to take a road trip to Bean Blossom this June but I have to fix my house instead.

[@martiivee6714]

Gyes

[@jameservinmedia]

RIP James Shelton. A master cross-picker and a gentleman in all respects, he and George Shuffler were the cream of the Clinch Mountain guitarists.

[@libertyBuilders]

Don't forget about colonel Keith Whitley one of the greatest guitarist to play!

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

@@libertyBuilders nor about Bill Napier, cleanest guitarist in the 50s. The man could play Monroe style mandolin better than Monroe.

[@snowingsart4568]

Lord have mercy! Ralph, thank God you lived on!!!!!

[@sarahthornburg894]

GUESS I LOVED THE MUSIC TO MUCH!!!! WAS HEARING THE MUSIC AND NOT PAYING ENOUGH ATTENION TO WORDS

[@123must]

Great performance !

[@Hun_Uinaq]

Awesome! Wish I had been there. I just love this kind of music. Any musician that goes to a concert of these kind of music or sees it on some kind of video and is not impressed by the musicianship of the people who make this kind of music is simply not paying attention.

[@wyachaka12]

I Love It THANK YOU

[@SuperBluecountry]

best in music and mr ralph stanley thanks so much that i cab hear rest in peace

[@bluegrasscountryradio8806]

hello to all and good luck 😍😍😍I love you guys😍😍😍

[@gracie.arnold]

sorrow to joy people!

[@andrewmyers1447]

SWEET THE JAMS KEEP COMING LOL

[@andrewmyers1447]

LOVE IT KEEP IT GOING FELLERS

[@brianmaichen7369]

God Love U All

[@brucehall3232]

He was GOOD AN WAYS WILL BE

[@jacktait8800]

Man of constant sorrow

[@denniscoffey3276]

Jack Tait

[@eunicemarriott2988]

Saw them in Phoenix a few years ago - just great

[@genevagibbs1278]

HE IS SO GOOD

[@poolpoolification]

RIP ..

[@ImAdapt73]

Going up home to live in green pastures 27:40 sounds so nice.

[@crystalcantrell7360]

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[@ImAdapt73]

Isaac Moore. Hats off to you young man. Great voice! 55:45

[@CHIEFSWIFE1998]

Awesome

[@MollyRoberts-s6i]

Great fiddle music Dewey!!

[@LAGOON118]

R.I.P Ralph

[@steeveambroise8038]

1. Man of Constant Sorrow 2. Little Maggie 3. I Only Exist 4. Worried Man Blues 5. Daybreak In Dixie 6. Bound To Ride 7. Rosewood Casket 8. Lee Highway Blues 9. Riding That Midnight Train (Larry Sparks) 10. Going Up Home To Live In Green Pastures ( Larry Sparks) 11. Mountain Dew 12. Oh Death 13. Papaw I Love You 14. Clinch Mountain Backstep 15. Its Alright ( If That's The Way You Feel) (Mr. D and Jimmie Stanley) 16. Room At The Top Of The Stairs 17. I'll Wear A White Robe 18. God Gave You To Me (Isaac Moore) 19. John Henry 20. White Dove 21. Mountain Doctor 22. Orange Blossom Special 23. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms 24. Rank Strangers

[@UnalienableFreedom]

This music is a reminder of what America was and how far we have fallen. Can someone post the set list, thanks. God Bless

[@jimmywalker96]

got into this music in the 1980s in the star club Glasgow Scotland

[@pinksalt4524]

No worries Dr Ralph Stanley

[@philipheubeck]

At 2:24 - is he telling the banjo player "that's too high-pitched, pal..."?? :)

[@MattHammock]

11 people are long gone this time.

[@ImAdapt73]

I love that song.

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

What's with the Elvis hair and sideburns? What year was this done?

[@dabneyoffermein595]

This was 2013 in Beanblossom Indiana at the Bill Monroe Museum & Campgrounds. A rather legend of a place.

[@jonbanjovi99]

I love the peek a boo guy at about 7 minutes, that is why they keep them doors shut. he looked familiar. who was that?

[@andrewmyers1447]

THATS HOW RALPH PLAS THE BANJO

[@trevorholder2750]

Does Ralph Stanley ever pick his banjo at these anymore, I've been wantin to go see him

[@dabneyoffermein595]

nope, he wasn't getting around too well in 2013 as you could see. But he still had that haunting voice.

[@willanicole6356]

OMG! DR RALPH SINGING OH DEATH! IF YOU CAN'T FEEL THAT YOU ARE ALREADY DEAD! WOW

[@Dessmothenes]

Large Brother in the rhinestones is fashionable as fuck. Just sayin'

[@bettycrader]

Keep your filthy language to your UGLY self!

[@mickmartin7009]

larry sparks......many ppl say that carter stanley was his daddy.....

[@diamondblue5327]

Why was Ralph Stanley always introduced as Dr. Ralph Stanley? That was only an honorary title given him.

[@melissaliljeqvist2601]

This is Tool Good to be true!

[@lordjesusforray]

shoot with a d-28 martin, i"d just like to have that blueridge hes playing.

[@onlyliberty2689]

Ralph was outstanding and unique, but some should know when it´s time to stop.

[@Gymngardengains]

This is deep. Puts my mind on how the world is so ugly & it makes us selfish and foul if we arent paying attention.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

he outlived the CMB's

[@MrHandoverfist]

Ralph Stanley looks so tired and ready for a rest....not like he is really enjoying what he's doing anymore....working til the day he died basically.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

He wanted to keep making money so he continued, but more than that, he still enjoyed the crowds. He would come out at intro, take a few rests on an old log or chair and then bust out some additional tunes. anyone that can do it at that age is a real warrior and lover of music.

[@TheGhost5600]

I can't believe all these nasty comments...Go tune into your Justin Beiber channel. This kid can sing and his hair and sideburns are cool...

[@happysingle9226]

who's the guy singing FLAT ?

[@williammollett]

ralph stanley is good

[@rebeccamouse9294]

Who was Mr. D? Was he a member of the family?

[@MyTallTripod]

Mr Dillman he was the park owner until he passed away

[@countryboj]

MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO, AINT YA, MR. DOC???

[@lukehoward4182]

still better than dierks Bentley in his mid eighties

[@scottallen8607]

no shit

[@francoismeuldeur7590]

ok

[@NancyWisniewski]

Blue rooster 5000 are a good choice

[@NancyWisniewski]

Game to the heart Mt top hghdjwhuf

[@winterlandboy]

Oh for fucks sake

[@melissastevens5545]

WtF? Why not let the master, Ralph do something?

[@waynechildress5297]

No

[@MyTallTripod]

Yes

[@maxhunt2853]

I'm bluegrass

[@curtisgraham414]

curtis

[@melissaliljeqvist2601]

No! Too good to be true. Sorry gays.

[@dmaroutian]

Mauvais retour, il chante faux. Il a fait bien mieux même à 87 piges.

[@gabaunion]

Look at the ears on this CNUT. And the length of the konck Sorry but he don't get points in my book. He has no REAL respect for the music neither. Just look.

[@lordimakegriledchese]

[@mickmartin9310]

+gabaunion....who gives a rats ass what a fucknut like you thinks??....as for your points you can stick them up your weird ass....

[@crystalcantrell7360]

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