Earl Scruggs & Joan Baez 1972 - Musical Magic That Will Give You The Shivers

It was a beautiful afternoon in Portola Valley, California, at the home of Joan Baez. Bluegrass County Music Legend Earl Scruggs and his two sons Randy Scruggs and Gary Sir Scruggs, were traveling the country seeking out musicians who they admired. Earl had a vision that bluegrass and banjo and mountain and country music could all come together with his incredible banjo style. He reached out to musicians like Joan Baez, The Byrds, Bob Dylan and others, for get-togethers where they could make music and see what would come from it.
This scene with Joan Baez and Earl and Randy Scruggs with Gary in the background is just fantastic and I felt so fortunate to be there to record it. Although I was the director and the cameraman & I set up the camera & the soundman set up a single Neumann microphone. We said we were ready and we started rolling.
Remember that this was a time when Joan's husband David was in prison for protesting the draft during the Vietnam War. They just birthed a son who is seen in this scene. To answer some commentators, it was not alcohol that she gave him in that glass but water.
As you can imagine, being that I am an 82-year-old documentary filmmaker with so many films to my credit, I have recorded a lot of musicians in my day. Country. Bluegrass. Mountain music. Old Time music,. Classical. Folk. Opera. Rock 'n roll.
This moment between Earl and Joan Baez backed up by Earl's brilliant guitar picking son Randy is in a class by itself. At this time, Earl was a search for what to do next. He was tired of playing tunes like what he and Lester Flat did for Beverly Hillbillies (the TV series).
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David Hoffman filmmaker
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[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Really worth viewing. Here is the entire film not just a clip - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3RlqR5ZdKJqc0

[@SpikesTrailerPark]

Thanks David! This is what what filmmaking is.

[@Wintermute0168]

Thanks for your work David, Interesting that you're a Maineiac, My Father Gib Taylor (1929-2005), grew up in Deer Isle, Maine, and after going to Harvard for 2 years, being in a traveling tent show in the chitlin circuit, sailing through the Panama Canal, Being in the Army in Germany, as an artist during the Korean War, He finally moved to NYC, as a painter, he studied at The Art Students League. He was there in the 1950's, during the advent of Abstract Expressionism. My Parents met acting (1958) in what would become filmmaker Ken Jacobs' Magnum Opus "Star Spangled To Death" which was finally released in 2005. Sorry for the rave, i just got excited! Id love to talk sometime. Regards, Lex Taylor

[@jackyjackw]

David. You’ve made my day. I really wanted to watch the entire film. Btw, I knew, and recorded with Helen, and Anita Carter (Mother Maybelle’s daughters). I’ve always had a great appreciation for the foundations of all music. My brother, and I grew up playing guitar to the Byrds many albums. I hope Roger was just having a bad day. We’ve had very limited experience with him personally. Marty Stuart has had a lot of experience performing with him. Roger has seemed to us like a very kind, and gracious guy. I’m sorry you had a difficult experience. On the other hand, your film with Baez revealed a much more accessible, and welcoming personality than I expected. My friend Norbert Putnam produced “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and the album it’s featured on. I’m anxious to hear his take on working with Baez. Appreciate you!!!

[@jackyjackw]

This is an absolutely incredible film. Incredible.

[@garyives1218]

Much appreciated.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

I hope that people who surf onto this video will truly understand what a historical moment this was. Thank you for capturing it, David.

[@5DNRG]

I absolutely do...17 at the time and growing a deep love of music and 70s culture that included all these great creators.

[@hopsears8450]

😅9

[@Kd4stt.]

I agree with you, very historical video. David capture it for the world to see!

[@snowsurfr]

For those of us not familiar, could someone please explain why this was so historically significant? The Earl and Joan’s styles blend so well, it’s difficult to imagine them separate.

[@susanmarshall817]

Probably because they never sing together like that in that situation. It's historical. They're not in the arena

[@randyhale9780]

I loved Joans imitation of Bob. And, when she was doing her high vocal thing, it sounded like a violin, pure and perfect. Wow, what a treasure you have in this film. I admire Earl so much for wanting to reach out to other artist's with different styles. That says a lot about him. Thank you David Hoffman

[@friedcash9815]

that bob dylan imitation was special and touching.

[@jewelhome1]

Her range was always so incredible.

[@aaronsmith5433]

She does him better than he does("that's what she said")

[@StacyNels42U]

Randy your disrespectful comment You love Joan's imitation of Bob.. is deeply offensive unfounded and unwarranted!! Joan and Bob Sounds Different Plays Different Style's Differently! Bob's Not In The Picture. Joan "imitates No One"! Not Then Not Now Not Ever!!

[@daleleavitt]

@@StacyNels42U Randy hit it on the head. Exactly correct. And he wasn't being disrespectful so chill, Stacy.

[@briancavanaugh9470]

When Joan had her baby and was doing her Dylan voice, I couldn’t help but grin. What a beautiful woman - top to bottom, through and through.

[@modestvenus]

I have nearly all of her records. She’s such a pure soul.

[@floramondecar9884]

I loved that Dylan voice she did!

[@ShellyMischelleMorrison]

☆~W O W~☆ YOU'RE EXACTLY RIGHT, JOAN BAEZ IS EXTREMELY APPROACHABLE! I Was😅Fortunate, To Meet,talk with her..& Give Ms Baez a copy lol of 9 of my original songs🤣I WAS S0 NIAVE! But I have 🤣 a Photo, of that 'after-show💫🌟💗

[@suzanncruikshank6442]

Yes, Joan is my very favorite singer songwriter EVER!!! I have her albums and guitar books. She is a beautiful, talented soul. She makes the world a better place!!!

[@billchessell8213]

“Top to bottom through and through”. It is was a different time and we were privileged to have lived in it.

[@kevinegan1400]

Nectar. When artists were not manufactured but were talented.

[@larrydickman1094]

There were manufactured acts back then too, but maybe not as many, and there are talented people playing today as well.

[@Mancubus]

@@larrydickman1094 One problem today is that talents are often hidden behind shitty productions.

[@LelouchLamperouge019]

We're the minority to know what good music is. Most people listen to music with their eyes. Not because it's a good tune, because 'it's cool!' Sad times in the music industry.

[@whiskeyrun4996]

It was said that RANDY SCRUGGS was a bit of a genius when producing other artists and rather true or not he did have an amazing talent he got from his dad the great EARL SCRUGGS, Both have passed own and so have some other greats from my hometown of NASHVILLE with the loss of GEORGE JONES, LESTER FLATT, BILL MONROE, WAYLON, BUCK OWENS, MR.MONROE and LESTER FLATT were bluegrass while the others were country mixed with a little rock and a touch of the blues, it has left a void in Nashville cause now it's all about the glimmer and glamour and the music has taken the backseat and that's a damn pity.

[@Notmehimorthem]

Exactly

[@richardmindemann6935]

Earl Scruggs showed himself to be a man of courage and depth. He was willing to break with the rigid traditions of country and bluegrass in more ways than one. When he set out on his own, he was already on the Mount Rushmore of bluegrass. He wanted to make music with his sons Randy and Gary, and with other musicians of their generation. Joan Baez, of course, was and is in a class by herself. This film is a treasure.

[@mountainman615]

Skruggs and company travel in a beefy American station wagon! Joan’s family dog sleeps through this incredible concert and her diaper only baby doing what babies do. David, I say this with complete sincerity. Your collection of films are an important part of American history! They belong in the Smithsonian! Absolute treasures!

[@debbiebarrow817]

Not the Smithsonian...but the people..this collection belongs to us..

[@mariaryne1276]

@@debbiebarrow817 As does the Smithsonian.

[@blairsimpkins3505]

Yes. The Library of Congress, Smithsonian or whatever. Please preserve these films.

[@lindadillon4958]

A trip back in time. What a treasure! So much natural talent. Earl Scruggs giving his boys the opportunity to jam with the best. Joans voice, of course, is sublime. A beautifully filmed piece of musical history.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Linda for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@sleemercer1942]

Loved the "old" Joan❣️ her voice had a sweet, easy tone, innocence and still that surprise that people really liked her❣️

[@GenXstacker]

To sound that good just singing in a room shows you what an incredible voice she has. It's clear as a bell.

[@firstnamelastname-bu1xm]

and taking care of a baby at the same time lol

[@Doutsoldome]

It's impressive how someone can sing like that so effortlessly. Joan opens her mouth to sing, and it's instant magic.

[@suzannelawson9215]

Someone on another video said about the voice of Joan Baez, , "A voice of a Goddess, like from another world."

[@jpkatz1435]

Her magic is coming straight from the Angles.

[@championplaybook2233]

As I I lie in bed seeking some good feelings to carry into the dream realm, this video soothes and never fails to bring a deep smile to my face. Such love being exchanged is a welcome and powerful example of the beauty of being a human. When people of the future wonder what the 1970’s were like, I hope they use this as the touchstone of the goodness we enjoyed. It was a tumultuous time and yet so sweet. Thank you, David.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@JDAbelRN]

Well said.

[@sergiovendraminetto1943]

​@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker I ain't got that button, but a deep thanks to you and to the neverending beauty of Joan's voice and the person she is.

[@julzhepburn3688]

Well dont remember much from the seventies🤣👌🦋 but this beautiful song and singer,, bring back feelings ,, absolute jewel in the archives..life is full treasures that never fade 🎵♥️🌀and some more that you havent found yet 🎵🙏♥️🦋

[@AGDinCA]

This was beautiful 💜 I love Joan's Bob Dylan impersonation.

[@unncommonsense]

She was certainly having fun with it!

[@johnamaral1786]

It was a moment that thankfully was being recorded.

[@TreeCurtis84]

Nailed it!

[@martypaxton7668]

What a fun moment

[@ncdave4life]

Randy loved it, too! 14:00

[@inspirationmovemebrightly9627]

Earl Scruggs was such a class act. And that version of If I Were a Carpenter gives me chills every time. Just gorgeous. I’m so grateful for this.

[@brucewinningham4959]

The song does that for me also. It is such a Great Song.

[@RatsoRizzo-c6q]

I lived right down the road from Joan Baez and David. The quiet, the aroma, the wildlife so very close by of the far countryside is so riveting that even now, more than 50 years later, I still live in country rural. Next door until just now, there was a community, a near commune. Now that too is gone. The few glimpses into Joan's life, the hot tub, the privacy and nature, were intoxicating, and stoned on mushrooms or grass brought life right up close. All around her were hippies. Just over the hill, towards the ocean, the remnants of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters. Innocense, glowing innocense. David was student body president at Stanford. I was finishing grad school at Stanford. The Silicon Valley rich moved up the hill. They pushed aside the innocense with big houses and landscaping, insults to the special world Joan and I lived in at that time.

[@james5353]

Earl’s banjo solo on four letter word reduces me to tears every time. You can feel the chemistry between them especially given her story about meeting Earls wife.

[@brucewinningham4959]

All Banjo players today want to play the style which Earl Scruggs created on the Banjo. That says alot right there since the Banjo was invented something like 2,000 years ago by the Chinese.

[@jackjarrett3738]

First time, I heard a voice that made me both chilled and folk-singer paralyzed. Its never failed, this one's a keeper!

[@CalebAchsah]

@james5353 - Joan Baez meets Mrs. Earl Scruggs who says to Joan, "Ya thi-a-nk so, do ye?" Love it. Love it. 🤗

[@hansbraun2726]

I met Joan 30+ years ago in a bakery in Woodside. She was so real and kind and not pretentious it was cool to say the least. She was picking up a birthday cake in the shape of a horse for that baby in this video. He was turning 18. As she past the assistant manager she commented on the beautiful cake. He wasn’t the sharpest crayon in the box and didn’t realize who she was. He said, “oh, that cake is for Ms. Joan Baez” She could have revealed her identity an embarrassed him but she chose to keep it under her hat. I’ve been a fan of the person that she is ever since.

[@Tomes23]

HANS BRAUN maybe she appreciated that people could see her as Ms. Joan Baez and not suck up to her because they knew she was Joan Baez? Nice story

[@Nancyspix]

Booger Balls Goof ball!

[@michaelmitchell5380]

Absolutely historic! Thank you for saving this for future generations. Joan Baez is the queen of folk. This is what it's like to witness people who eat, sleep and breathe music. They are the pantheon of folk music.

[@phillip9468]

100%agree with you. Have you ever listened to the Australian group "The Seekers"? Although a slightly different genre, crossover folk, country, 60s pop, Judith Durham's voice is similar to Joan Baez, Crystal clear. I believe that many of today's "singers"(?) have been educated "lazily" in the pronunciation of the English language which leads to slurring & even an inability to string together a conversation without a dozen umms, errs, you knows, uh hahs & oh yeahs.

[@gearoiddom]

Earl Scruggs - southern gentleman - musical groundbreaker - American legend.

[@stacyblue1980]

If you know about Mr. Scruggs, you know he always appreciated the younger folks and next generations. He truly loved them. This is precious.

[@Toriv-dq3dt]

The way that they're all so effortlessly working their talents (It was particularly wonderful to me how Joan was just holding her baby lovingly while singing like THAT without even thinking about it!) is amazing. They're all so in awe of each other they don't realiz how amazing they are themselves.

[@kimosabbe50]

Was thinking the same. At one point she had her head down, looking at her baby, and her voice didn't change a bit :)

[@DavidNefelimSlayer]

What a treat. Love is just a four letter word. "Sofa" watching Joan Baez perform with Earl sitting on her sofa. The Dylan imitation is hilarious.

[@hitchhikrr]

She has always been grear

[@hitchhikrr]

She is a great lady

[@owenwilberforce6138]

It is funny how Bob Dylan’s songs were constantly a go to for Baez or The Byrds. He was certainly the force that made folk music relevant across generations and genres. He inspired so many and yet he really was never bound to one camp, one genre. It is amazing that Scruggs too was willing to reach across to other styles and performers to build a bridge between generations. Scruggs was a gentleman and artist in the best ways possible. His approach was gentle and knowing, humble and wise, with his talent so incredibly profound.

[@chriscosby2459]

Yes -- the fact that Jimi Hendrix and The Byrds could take Dylan songs in two entirely different directions shows how great Dylan is.

[@bolark60]

What a marvelous gift to have stumbled upon this gem. Thank you, thank you David Hoffman. I will wear out my keyboard revisiting this. In 1960 a school buddy and I came upon a couple teenage no names singing from the back of an old pickup truck parked on the grass of the Boston Gardens (Boston Common). It was mid-day. The few spectators agreed with us that the girl was spectacular and the guy was strange, but good. None of us had a clue it was Bob Dylan and Joan B. It was a matter of months later when they hit the airwaves. Needless to say I've been a lifelong fan of both. This video penetrates my old soul.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

I penetrates my old soul as well. Thank you. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@robertewalt7789]

Wow! What a story!

[@bolark60]

@@robertewalt7789 I remember it like it was yesterday Robert. My buddy and I were on the way to early orientation in preparation for starting freshman year at Boston College. We were quite intrigued by the two "vagabonds" entertaining themselves and us singing some Hank Williams and Burl Ives type songs. It still makes me smile to think back on it.

[@fedupnow61859]

I am 60 years old and my dad loved Joan Baez so much. I went to bed to her music for the first 8 years of my life and I still tear up thinking about her beautiful voice. Thanks for this glimpse into her life and playing with Earl Scruggs.

[@denizhanozcan348]

This is such an important piece of music history and I'm so grateful that you recorded it. I'm a milennial from Turkey and I'm very fond of american folk music. Joan Baez and Bob Dylan have always been my favourite artists from that era and genre.

[@randalltufts3321]

And as you are already aware her music transcended time and geography. Talent like hers is few and far between.

[@redwoods7370]

Thank you for your compliments of American folk music. We appreciate it. It is so dear to us and it's great that it is dear to people all over the world. Turkey also has a lot of beautiful and magical music. God bless.

[@billbradleymusic]

Music: the universal language.

[@billbradleymusic]

@@randalltufts3321 talent like theirs is rarely found. Plenty of it around.

[@marianserra8371]

Oh do we have a list of artists you can add to your collection!

[@zekelucente9702]

California in 1972 I was in Laguna Canyon and you can call it nostalgia if you want, but it was so much better than today. I remember the first Sawdust Festival with my mom and sister. The folk music from that time is indelibly in my spirit.

[@lindamcconnell9441]

I graduated from high school that year. My parents music from Appalachia blended perfectly with the folk music of that time. This clip of her literary brought the tears to my eyes. My brother was drafted at the age of 19 and sent to Vietnam. I was heavily into the protests at a young age living in Ohio. My cousins a little older yhan me involved in the famous one at Kent State. Now one of them lives in those hills in California where this was filmed. Thank you for sharing these films. I am sharing them with some of my cousins that play. I keep it alive on CD but this is priceless. Thank you.

[@nrps]

Lovely

[@barrybr1]

When Joan does her cheeky Dylan impersonation....man o man, that's musical history, so perfect and funny and a respectful nod to the man himself, I love it. I'd seen that clip previously but had no idea it that it was your recording David. Congratulations my friend that was magic. And when they play If i were a Carpenter Joan seemed touched that Earl offered a chance to musically acknowledge her partner in prison. It has to be said, Joan Baez is an extraordinary person.

[@ladypilliwick8179]

damn. it's hard to believe how powerful her voice is...

[@rickjason215]

She is also a great guitar player.

[@bertsmith6373]

Greatest voice ever !!

[@jeanneobrien7381]

Yes, indeed

[@rickwilmot9127]

She is and always was amazing, and I love her now as much as in the 1960s. I'm 80 now and thanks to youtube I can see her every day!

[@clacicle]

Love the dog on the rug right there in the middle of all this talent.

[@ivogarza9339]

You know your playing well when the dog lays there and enjoys it.

[@pieceofmymind3]

I noticed that too, being a dog lover. It made the jam so cozy and heart warming

[@pheresy1367]

I'd be the dog. If I could be, that's what I would be.....:-)

[@Rollers123a]

The dog. chilled.

[@brothersoffaithbluegrassgo598]

These videos are so vitally important from a historical perspective! An unparalleled opportunity to experience a snapshot in time with our favorite people. Joan is beautiful and seems very gracious. It's also very clear that she truly appreciates and recognizes Randy's talent on the Guitar. You can actually see that in her eye's when he takes a beak. And Earl is a proud Papa looking on. It's like being right there in the living room. Even the family dog is hanging out.

[@thorstenczub6576]

Exactly, joan is beautiful.

[@paulgibby6932]

I remember hearing some Nashville musicians (on KZbin) talking about how they fell over themselves to play in anything that Allison Kraus sang in. She has one of those piercingly beautiful voices. Joan Baez also. What a privilege for the Scruggs gang to be with her. Earl was so great and I hadn't heard Randy's guitar before RIP. Thanks for the vid, sir

[@jpatpat9360]

I was 23 in 1972.....what a lot of memories. We were trying to change the world....at least we stood up for our beliefs in those days. It also produced great music

[@johnoconnor5581]

Her son tours with her on occasion as part of her band, how beautiful is that!

[@bethknight4436]

1972, the year I graduated from High School and went away to college. Earl and Randy! Joan Baez! I owned every one of her records and learned to sing in the pure clear way she had. This clip had me crying like a baby. Thank you🙏🏼

[@sidilicious11]

I graduated that year too! I had her double record album of her doing all Dylan songs.

[@DorianLS]

Thank you David for immortalizing and documenting the most amazing decade (the 1960s) I've ever seen. And for making your films available on KZbin for others who lived through that period and for those who came later, but who appreciate the richness of this period through the music, such as we have not seen since.

[@davefox8948]

Joan Baez has a sound that is unlike any other. She was at her best here. Thank you for posting this.

[@thelasticonoclast9467]

Joan’s voice was a natural gift. She never had to work at it or even take singing lessons.

[@kimh5566]

Yes, Joan is naturally gifted with a great instrument. But, also she has had vocal coaching starting in her 30's.

[@hansbraun2726]

Joan was so taken by the craftsmanship of that cake that she gave her New Year’s Eve concert tickets to the Greatful Dead concert to the baker as a gift. They were damn near priceless. A kind and generous person for sure

[@firewaterbydesign]

What an absolute treasure of a video. Thank you for sharing it. I grew up playing many of Joan's songs on my guitar. Diamonds and Rust, will ALWAYS remain my favorite.

[@roy.mclean]

Earl was a maestro. So smooth. Hardly looking like he was working.

[@daduck100]

Knock me dead! This is truly one great moment in American music. I saw the earl Scruggs revue at a small club in Vancouver about this time, one of the best night's entertainment ever. Never knew about this visit with Joan Baez until now. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you David Hoffman.

[@henryglarsson2635]

Wow. I've always loved this but only now finding out that it was made by none other than David Hoffman, Filmmaker himself. Salute to, Sir

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Red Bandit. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

Saw Earl and his sons Randy and Gary in a small club in Vancouver, Canada in the seventies. Great show!!! Liked when Earl and Randy played one guitar together. Never seen that before or since!!! Thanx for the post!!! 🇨🇦 Oh ya, the club was called the "Egress". Cheers!!!

[@briankelly5432]

Next thing ya Tom I'm on the prairie in Alberta you lucky duck to see that. We get to see this !

[@Oscoe63]

Speaking of Canada, I wonder what a duet with Joan and the great Stan Rogers would have sounded like? Now there's a video I'd pay good money to see.

[@MrMarkar1959]

those weren't tears, i got memories in my eyes! Blessed Be !! this is the music that is equal to some awesome Motown,,second that emotion anyone?

[@spookedhorse]

This literally and finally made me a fan of Joan. I've never really cared for her stuff. That all changed, thanks to what David captured. David Hoffman, you make life better for everyone.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@elysium619]

Joan's Dylan voice here was spot on! Always been in love with Joan. Her music and extraordinary voice as well!

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

I about cried when I heard Gary and Joan do “If I were a carpenter” just lovely. Thank you for capturing these moments.

[@mattw4065]

Man oh man, Randy was something else, what gorgeous guitar playing!!

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

That he was Matt. And a terrific human being as well. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@luciehanson6250]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker So you get alerts for activity on your channel, Johnny on the spot? I think better than shorts, we have a conversation about your library with our subs/members. If we all watch our favs, that will help, right? Rock on, Mr Hoffman!

[@downtongabby]

Having lived through this era in real time, I now have a deep appreciation that I didn't have before for the brilliance of talent, which, tragically, will likely never appear again. I can't even listen to any contemporary " music " without gagging, and I'm very thankful I'm not a millennial.

[@TouchedProductions]

Look beneath the commercial sludge on the surface and you'll find there's still a lot of musical talent in the world. Not that it stops me from enjoying what came before my time, like this. It's beautiful.

[@downtongabby]

@@TouchedProductions Yup, I was referring to the MSM saturation that the masses listen to - whereas prior to the 80's the best WAS MSM

[@NearlyH3adlessNick]

@@1schwererziehbar1 how can one sound like a millennial? Lol

[@miyavizim]

And that brilliance shall shine on ever so brightly! Check out Molly Tuttle, Fleet Foxes, thousands of bands featured on KEXP KZbin channel, or any of the artist that performed in the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society these couple years. The list goes on, they're around you betcha! We just need to dig deeper for them!

[@kateposts]

I’m thankful to be at the tail end of being considered a millennial, because I grew up with great music of the past and present at my fingertips, as have many contemporary musicians who otherwise may not have been exposed or influenced by certain artists and genres.

[@GemsOnVHS]

David, it's so great to get these videos with your introductions! Makes them that much more special. You're an inspiration!

[@charliehastings6982]

Pure Magic...back when this Acoustic music was the real deal. Thanx Dave!

[@williambrennan6450]

One of Dylan's best songs, beautifully sung by the great Joan Baez playing with the best: Earl Scruggs!

[@dnlhmmr]

The interaction between joan and the scruggs fam is so sweet and earnest. You really get a sense for how these folks were as people and the music they’re making sounds fantastic despite little rehearsal. Instant chemistry. Love it!

[@luciehanson6250]

David filmed it as tho they drove up the mountain, sat down, made history. Was there some rehearsal I wonder? As they play, all such naturals they'd pick up quick. Had they played each others tunes b4?

[@icescrew1]

My God.. I was a very young man in those days. I KNEW i was witnessing some beautiful, and fleeting. I felt it again watching this. Thank you.

[@66guns4]

Mr. Hoffman, your films are like a time travel machine. I love history, and you allow me to travel back in time, witnessing past events. I'm addicted!

[@BazColne]

Outstanding historical document. Baez' voice is always recording quality. And Scruggs' mastery is blinding.

[@christineboone2850]

Such an utterly delightful film clip!! Amazing to get to see them all, casually playing together in her house, with little Gabriel on her lap. Thank you for sharing this intimate, and historic moment.

[@TomTom-hj3nq]

Marvellous...!!!😊 watching and listening 51 years later being reminded of that time (am 68 now) ...from Munich Germany today..thank you !!!❤ tom

[@donaldgillespie9383]

JOAN BAEZ is the BEST FEMALE FOLK SINGER OF ALL TIME. 🌈🌞👍😎🎼🎵🎶🎤🎸❤👍😎🆗️

[@wildebt]

Kate Wolf tho!

[@mikewilson3581]

Karen Dalton.

[@MrFolky77]

I would have to agree to that! She was able to sing just everything, in any language, with passion and incredible raw talent! Do you know her rendition of Heitor Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasileras n. 5?

[@Marcel60]

That dog laying on the floor is just enjoying life. When we play music at home our dog does the same. It shows that Animals enjoy good music too.

[@jasem.4789]

Dave, I have my mother from OK visiting me tonight. It’s been two years since I’ve seen my mother. With that being said it might as well have been ten. We didn’t know one another for maybe that long because of my young stubborn ways. When we watch these things you have filmed (for me the Scruggs stuff is literally the greatest thing ever) it helps us feel closer. I was and will always been drawn to punk rock, but somehow I have grown to love American music like bluegrass. In fact it’s practically all I listen too nowadays (I’m 33 next Tuesday) thanks man. Your footage always brings a smile to my face

[@andrewkling9530]

I was a teenager in the 70s and had no awareness of Earl Scruggs' progressive views. He clearly wasn't shy about it. I wish I knew then what I know now.

[@garyyeigh6098]

I saw the Earl Scruggs Review in Casper Wyoming about 1971 after I got back from Vietnam, Randy’s guitar picking about blew me away,of course nothing needs saying about Earl, they were incredible.

[@highpsi11]

What a blessing is the technology that brings such beautiful music and special performers to us!

[@veecee3669]

This is absolutely stunning in it's simplicity. No bells and whistles, just pure talent. Back in the day when the rock and roll music stations used to rule the airwaves, I listened to Joan Baez, but never really appreciated her supreme vocal ability. And Earl Scruggs was, unfortunately, never on my radar, more's the pity. Thank you ever so much for this clip; I'm going to click on the link and head on over to the full video.

[@threethymes]

Love is a 4 letter word - made me weep it is so beautiful with her magical voice and the accompanying instruments. Thank you for recording and posting this.

[@milominder]

Joan Baez can soothe the savage beast. I'm glad I stumbled onto this. Good timing.

[@garybranson8751]

This is truly a musical masterpiece. Raw unedited talent.

[@md21656]

A,em

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

HER TALENT IS TRULY AMAZING. VOCALS SO FANTASTIC, WHILE HOLDING A SMALL BABY, AND GIVING HIM WATER,

[@ThePorchpicker]

When I was in the army in 63, she had a song about a race horse called stew ball. I love that song.

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

William Kelley: Love that song too! Used to have a record by Joanie called "five" with Stewball on it. Great memories of the time. Seeger and Arlo!!! Love ya Tequila Shelagh, always!!! 🇨🇦

[@lulielawry]

and my fied named her horse Stewball at my bhest, all bc of that song! In Laos of all places!

[@katiekane5247]

Sang it to my daughter as an infant. She's now 36 with musical tastes from Peter, Paul & Mary to Panterra!

[@fewerbeansplease]

One of the first songs I learned on the guitar...still know all the words. And I never drink water I always drink wine...

[@davesiler4064]

David, you always get it SPOT ON, RIGHT!!! I, too, had the pleasure of knowing Earl for the SAINT that he was,, A lot of people don't realize how absolutely INSTRUMENTAL Earl was in getting folks together for the first "Will the Circle be Unbroken" Album by he Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1972. Absolute music history by one of the greatest musicians of all times!!!! (It was also great to see Louise Scruggs who played such a fabulous role in promoting the careers of Earl and the boys! As always thanks for all that you do!

[@stevegrooms1142]

Joan wrote a highly readable memoir. I think the title is And a Voice to Sing. She's a great storyteller.

[@Revolution1117]

Such a "fly on the wall" moment...just beautiful. Had to laugh at Joan's impression of Bob; she seemed to get a kick out of it. ;)

[@davidparnell1893]

What a humanistically intimate view of performers. This is the heart and hearth of the way country music used to be performed locally.

[@dontaylor7315]

When she went full Dylan on "It Ain't Me Babe" I grinned till my jaws hurt.

[@April_flowers483]

Me too! She does it so well.

[@tomnelson2.0]

she has the right to ape Dylan, it was probably aimed at her

[@dontaylor7315]

@@tomnelson2.0 hadn't thought of that, thanks.

[@joshuaherpolsheimer3541]

The song Diamonds and Rust from the album of the same title was about Dylan.

[@Caperhere]

It looked like maybe she was trying to get the young fellow to relax. What a wonderful piece of film.

[@deedreamccarthy6666]

This musical story is magical. Moments like this is a treasure. I most certainly got the shivers more than once. Love is Just a Four Letter Word Blew me away .I cried and smiled with joy and heartache through the entire song. Thank You David for this precious magical musical memory.

[@tacosHELLYEAH]

Thank you, David, seriously

[@adambomber28]

I love how Joan is giving her son water and still singing without missing a beat.

[@landontesar3070]

She loves the music more than performs it.

[@1AvW1]

WOW - only now I know where all those bits and pieces I found on the internet spring from... it's your work, sir David Hoffman!. Thank you for leaving us with these beautiful little pearls! Randy did a Great Solo in Love Is Just A Four Letter Word. Love Joan, one of these Greatest Voices of the past and the now! Singing and mothering her child.

[@rayrayray4116]

Would never happen today…. Artists would need lighting, make up, lawyers, releases This is naturally beautiful Wonderful. Thank you!!!!!

[@hanszlh6522]

don't kid Yourself - there are still artists ( -of all sorts .. ) who are having simple nice & good reunions like that , it's only 'human' - not A.I. - and going on in many - not everywhere .... - places around the world !!! apart from great documentaries like David Hoffman's and others - also new ones on BBC , Aljazeera , Arte and other media outlets ... there are some cool music videos on YT like "Playing for Change" and similar productions . There's still a great number of GOOD People in so many places ,,, You shall find them , trust me !!

[@michaelmerta8956]

Simply beautiful, I'm in the Autumn of my life and I love it more now that I was young.

[@michaelmcnulty3097]

Pure poetry. Words can't express the depth of this simple get together

[@richardcleveland1763]

Yes, that was beautiful and sweet. I feel like I saw a short clip of Joan Baez and Earl playing together in a PBS show in 1970 or 1971 but it was so long ago I can't remember whether it was about Ms Baez or Earl Scruggs. I had the opportunity to not only see the Earl Scruggs review in concert, but even to meet Earl one time, and I agree that he was simply a kind and decent man (and one of the great musicians).

[@paulrowe9486]

I have have always loved the amazing Joan Baez !!!!!!! Incredible !!!!!!

[@paulrowe9486]

Such a beautiful lady as well ! Gorgeous !!!!

[@guygranger7894]

I`ve only seen Joan Baez briefly on stage accompanying other greats , so I never was able to see how humble she is. A jam session with talents like this is a real keepsake.

[@catmando4448]

"We met up in Newport in 59' or 60', and Earl was so shy he'd come up and say, ""Remember this one?" Lol! Maybe shy, but he could play one mean banjo! David Hoffman without you would this amazing jam session have ever happened!? Either way you captured a very special and talent filled moment in music history. They all nailed their performances on the first try! Such a treat to listen to.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@PLA5207]

This is extraordinary footage. Historical indeed. TY for posting this.

[@dayender]

This video that you uploaded epitomized my generation & everyday life which seemed normal. After woodstock & nam, being a musician was the only thing that mattered to me. Earl Scruggs foggy mountain breakdown is still recognizable to this day.

[@hwearrow]

What a cover of the Dylan song! Amazing performance from Scruggs and Baez together

[@robertlussier2944]

I almost cried when Joan sang "It ain't me babe" and memories from younger days came flooding back!😁

[@kennethterrell7409]

Love her Dylan impression!

[@terrismith6332]

The power of music, sometimes bitter sweet.

[@gingerjones5931]

Thank you!

[@amygeyer1166]

I’ll never forget my mom trying to teach herself guitar chords and one of the first songbooks she bought was Joan Baez’s American songbook all traditional folk songs

[@josvandersteen3564]

Thank you David, for allowing us to relive these moments of warmth, ceativity and togeherness. You have recorded more than musical history.

[@sofiamaria9689]

One of the few american sounds we listened at home. Some times, an older brother woke us up with the Joan Baez's and Bob Dylan's songs. My childhood returns when I hear them. Thank you, Sr!

[@143freespeechnobuts5]

Today is November 11 2019. I haven't had this feeling toward music since August 9th 1995. Thank you David Hoffman. I love the

[@thespiritof76..]

this is maybe the most beautiful experience i’ve had in such a long time. watching that mother and baby boy, not even only enough to walk share a simple refreshing glass of water. not in poverty, in riches. It took me back to a time when my mother still lived and was young and beat full. The pictures i still cherish of me trying to stand in my mother’s lap, reaching for her glass..... The only thing that dries my tears of joy is the anger that comes at a world gone mad. Where children or so cut off from the natural order of life that mothers abandon children so their child cam have the own bottle cup and choice of drink.....Fathers Abandoning them to go raise others because he feels there’s a chance he could find something better.... And ppl that think mankind has advanced in any way are the dumbest of all

[@MrFolky77]

Unfortunately, Gabriel Harris, as is her son's name had a rather difficult time growing up, as, precisely and above all, the son of legendary Joan Baez, constantly on tour, including abroad... but like all mothers she dis the best she could... ❤

[@somatder]

now that's real music with body and soul

[@Andrew-tu5fm]

The extraordinary music of apex bluegrass picker Earl Scruggs and his sons surrounding the great folksinger and musician, Joan Baez. So much more than music to my ears. Hats off to David Hoffman.

[@bradr2142]

This film is a national treasure. What talent. What happened to the musical talent in our country?

[@scottfairclough9764]

I was only 17 in 72 God I miss those days what talent thank for this video! ❤😊😊❤❤

[@wolfganggugelweith8760]

What a handsome boy and what a nice group of fantastic musicians! That’s the USA I would like. Many Greetings from Linz-Austria 🇦🇹Europe where Joan Baez played years Lago in a street cafe after a great concert. 😎👍🌹🍀🇦🇹🐺