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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@lordoflys-1]

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

[@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

[@bringleberries]

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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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❣️

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@gearoiddom]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@highpsi11]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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. 🤗

[@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.

[@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 🎵🙏♥️🦋

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@johnoconnor5581]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@davefox8948]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

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

[@elysium619]

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

[@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!

[@williambrennan6450]

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

[@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.

[@BazColne]

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

[@milominder]

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

[@michaelmcnulty3097]

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

[@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.

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@brigittebonkowski6165]

How beautiful. Baez with her baby and Scruggs - there are no words to describe such passion and talent - it's so heartwarming. Wouldn't it be nice if today - families sat down in the evening to sing and enjoy music? Steve Jobs was so fond of Joan Baez - it is no wonder - as many throughout the world - we can't get enough of her talent. She's an ongoing record. Great role Model for women and men.

[@roy.mclean]

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

[@stevegrooms1142]

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

[@somatder]

now that's real music with body and soul

[@scottyamauchi8273]

This is what it means by the beauty of the Freedom Of Speech. I love everything about this film. The expression of the baby in Joan's lap and Joan slipping into a Bob Dylan impersonation. Earl Scrugg's Gentlemanly character and his son's humility. I enjoyed it all. I was 18 and my draft number came up at 33 when this film was made and I had seen Joan in concert here in Minneapolis some time before. Joan voice was so important and so beautiful. We needed her then and if only in memory, we need her now.

[@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

[@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.

[@naturalPaths]

The Dad’s pride, Joan’s appreciation of the young man’s music .. old world magic.

[@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.

[@michaelmerta8956]

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

[@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.

[@outofhere496]

All this unbelievable talent in one room. ❤️

[@garybranson8751]

This is truly a musical masterpiece. Raw unedited talent.

[@md21656]

A,em

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@bradr2142]

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

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

Wish we could go back to these simple times before cell phones & internet .... Love her Bob Dylan impersonation!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@paulrowe9486]

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

[@paulrowe9486]

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

[@stevoschannel4127]

Old timey music is better when played with a sleeping dog at your feet...

[@kimosabbe50]

Loved that :)

[@hawkman4828]

everything's better with a sleeping dog at your feet

[@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?

[@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

[@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...

[@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. ;)

[@davidbriggs8076]

Wholesome and beautiful. Loved the Bob Dylan appearance 🤔🙂

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@evelynoconnor3062]

Joan Baez reveals in each and every ballad that she interprets, her authenticity and originality as a human being and as an artist. --- she never gives less than a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFORMANCE. ---- 💕 -----❤️ Evelyn O'Connor

[@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 !!

[@tacosHELLYEAH]

Thank you, David, seriously

[@tnelson4593]

Earl and Joan both were American Music Legends.

[@davidparnell1893]

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

[@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.

[@scottfairclough9764]

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

[@veryskeptical2409]

I was fortunate to see Joan live in Denver. She was vehemetly antiwar. I had recently become a conscience objector thanks to the American Friends Service Committee. She strengthened my beliefs... and made my life a little bit better...wonderful.

[@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

[@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!

[@kevinegan1400]

Only one word to describe this, magicmusic.

[@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... ❤

[@davidcole8200]

I'm 59 and missed out on these people to some extent. This was very enlightening and took me back to a simpler time in some/many respects. I plan to dig deeper. I've played drums I n and off since 6th grade. Messed with keyboard and picked up a guitar a few times. Now, once again I'm inspired to pick it up again. Thank you.

[@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.

[@angelopecora1]

This film is an American Treasure! God Bless em all and thank you

[@mangalarobertwatling9168]

Love is Just A Four Letter Word brought tears. My first exposure to her and to this music was her album of Dylan songs.

[@Wintermute0168]

I was born in 1961 in the lower east side, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan contributed greatly to my early development of musical awareness and vernacular, along with the Baroque music and classical Spanish Guitar from my parents. I will admit to having a crush on Joan, as a child, I don't know if i ever saw her in person, but i know that I used to toddle around Tompkins Square Park...so, who knows.