FIRST TIME HEARING! Roy Clark - 12th Street Rag | REACTION

[@Paladin70]

The facial expressions were part of his personality and showed his humility while he’s blowing you away with his talent. It’s amazing how his mind could coordinate his brain, his left hand and his right hand to be flawless at that speed. If it had strings, Roy could play it. I swear he could shove a broomstick into a cereal box, attach some rubber bands and bang out a tune. What a talent he was.

[@tony6261]

Is this The Richard Smith? You are equally amazing yourself!

[@mikekennedy2965]

one of the GREATEST guitar players of all time!

[@rustyguitar1]

Absolutely 💯

[@SkeeterHowitzer]

What are the names of the others?

[@jett3332]

No question.

[@davidsumpter4933]

So Under-rated. Should be in the guitar hall of fame.

[@bengoose2031]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@DanJeys]

Guitar hall of Fame should start with Roy Clark and then Hendrix ?

[@DanJeys]

Can you imagine him doing rock and shredding their would be piles of strings

[@bradneubauer4694]

Musicians voted on who was the best picker and Roy Clark and Mark Knopfler tied, that was around 1980!

[@billsager5634]

@@bradneubauer4694 - Are you sure? Most of Knopfler's best guitar work came after 1980. Oh, and remember, Knopfler played almost exclusively with his fingers, rarely used a pick. But yes, Knopfler is one of the all time greats, yet still under rated.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love Roy Clark's talent & his humor. He made it look so easy but what he did was actually very difficult. He was able to play his instruments with a really fast tempo. Roy was definitely one of the best guitarists.

[@lancevaughn432]

Roy Clark could play anything with strings. And play it great.

[@samk4801]

Sorry. I posted my opinion in the above thread before I read yours. (Great minds think alike.) 😀

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Probably not his shoes, but who knows?

[@JohnMoore-k7r]

I grew up in Northern Virgonia back in the 60's, when we needed to buy ammo for our hunting rifles we always went to Clark Brothers Guns and Surplus just off I 81, many times in my youth I walked into that store to find Roy and friends pickin and a grinning, it was always a delight, He had such a wonderfully goofy sense of humor and what an absolutely talented musician.

[@deborahh2556]

The show Hee Haw was very popular and loved by many. Roy Clark was a big part of that show, and you really got to see how funny he was

[@1975grandprix]

Roy Clark was both a guitar virtuoso and an entertainer. He could make it look so easy while making faces and tap dancing. There are a lot of good guitar players, but not a lot of players who could also entertain an audience like Roy could.

[@steveayers1053]

I love watching Roy Clark. A really amazing performance is Glenn Campbell playing William Tell Overture!

[@carlprince2866]

He excelled on the banjo and fiddle as well if it had strings Roy could play it

[@innervisions1828]

Clark won the National Banjo Championship in 1947 and 1948, and briefly toured with a band when he was 15.[

[@sourisvoleur4854]

He also slays on mandolin, banjo, and fiddle.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Mind blown. He was always so amazing and I did see him in the early 80s when I was in my early twenties and I had no idea what I was in for. I went with my roommate and bandmate and we were both just blown away.

[@michaelstrll]

If you wanna hear him on the fiddle, I suggest "Roy Clark & Jimmy Henley". The kid was his fan and happened to be a banjo master. He asked to play with him and he said yes. Together they nailed it

[@felixthecat4536]

Roy was the best. Good post. Thank you.

[@Ch1ll_0ld_Dud3]

3:21 I imagine, as a guitarist, watching Roy Clark makes you feel like I did, as a drummer in the 80s, watching Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland.

[@mitchellsmith1593]

Entertainer of the year many times in Vegas

[@Tolkienlady]

Guitarist Neil LeVang, who played for Lawrence Welk, was my great uncle, and those strange facial expressions are not on purpose, and we call it "guitar face." All master guitar players have "that face." They leave the planet like theyre in another dimension. I think they have to in order for their brains to override all else around them. We have a very musical family and I ended up playing piano, and though I ended up with a piano scholarship, I envy anyone who plays guitar. NO instrument is harder to play than a stringed instrument.12th Street Rag was composed by Euday Bopman.

[@carlswenson5538]

He could play literally anything with strings at a very high level in any style.

[@frankirwin2377]

Roy Clark an Amazing Talent on the Strings

[@thewindle]

Check him and Johnny Cash doing either the Orange Blossom Special or Folsom Prison Blues, him and Glen Campbell doing Ghost Riders, him and Buck Trent doing Dueling Banjos. He is also a master of banjo and mandolin and fiddle.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Chet Atkins had a Guitar Award that he gave to only a select few guitarists in the world. I always thought that he gave one to Roy. But he never ever turned down an opportunity to play with Roy. Roy won an award.

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Chet awared the Certified Guitar Picker award to fingerstyle pickers, the Chet style, but he really admired great guitar players of all styles.

[@pageveazey9874]

Well, I've watched 2 of your Roy Clark videos and it appears that you are really facinated with his playing. I was friends with a great guitarist who was really close friends with Roy in Roy's early years. Some background: Roy was a country boy from Meherrin Virginia and his whole family were performing musicians. Roy moved to Washington, DC and, as best I recall, was Jimmy Dean's guitarist. Whenever Roy would come home to meherrin, he would call my guitarist friend, Howard Akins, and Howard would go down to Meherrin and they would play guitar together. Howard had Perfect Pitch and was also a killer guitarist. Sadly, Howard had a brain anurism and died a few years ago.

[@jimwood4660]

You should watch/listen to him playing a fiddle with a ten year old kid playing banjo.( Orange Blossom special) think the kids name is hanley

[@richardshawver7264]

Her was practically born with a guitar in his hands. His family and their friends were professional performers. He grew up that way. It was in his blood. I love your facial expression of shear amazement when near the end when he shifted to an astonishing higher level.

[@NealB123]

All the way back to early childhood Roy loved to make people laugh. He was both a great guitarist and a great comedian. A true showman.

[@PattyMcqG]

He is a comedian! I grew up watching his shows on TV!

[@aasja7739]

He's good at many instruments.

[@IamAlonaLee]

Favorite Roy Clark has got to be Dueling Banjos .. it’s lots of fun

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, brings back memories. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@tiredofit9112]

The best of the best!

[@ed.z.]

Any music by Roy Clark is fantastic. His comedy is epic, too. I remember the TV comedy variety series Hee Haw.

[@dennismims2999]

Roy Clark was on a comedy show called The Flip Wilson Show as a guest. In the show, he did a segment where he sang a song and would stop during the song and tell jokes, never losing his place in the song when he went back to it. One of the funniest things I ever saw him do.

[@rwilson7197]

Roy Clark was the best thing about the Hee Haw variety show! Great reaction & totally agree. What a comedic, talented sweetheart!❤

[@donaldcarpenter5328]

Buck Owens was no slouch of a song writer. pairing these two was GENIUS

[@ericvanjames8395]

One of the greatest guitarists/instrumentalists that we've ever been blessed to experience!!

[@terereynolds698]

I love his facial expressions, they go from funny to intense in a matter of a second, h's a living art form.

[@lyledahlberg288]

Hey I am really enjoying your videos. I appreciate seeing Roy in different situations where I have not seen him before. I’ve been watching him my entire adult life and I’m 79. I absolutely believe that he is the best and most versatile guitarist and or stringed instrumentalist ever. Have you ever heard him play the fiddle? How about the harmonica?

[@michaelwduffy]

I’ve heard him on the fiddle once I believe never on the harmonica! 😃

[@ytubepuppy]

Always entertaining to see someone with talent on any musical instrument react to someone with even more talent on the same musical instrument. 😁

[@TeeKJay]

This is why some of those ranking stories are about "Rock guitatists," because if you said just "guitarists," this guy, and a lot of others like him, would be included.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

Les Paul and Mary Ford got me hooked on this kinda guitar playing.

[@MommaBird52]

Listen to him sing Yesterday When I Was Young!

[@triman95]

Roy could play anything with Strings. He was a true artist and entertainer, while maintaining that "Aw Shucks, taint nothin... " attitude. If you want to be amazed just do a Roy Clark search and find him playing... anything. He could sing to! Search for him singing "Yesterday, when I was young".

[@rosemarycoylecoyle9279]

He could play anything that had strings.

[@DennisBraspenninx]

Not just the guitar, if it had strings, Roy dominated it. For more fast picking try Roy's The Drifter's Polka. Little known but worth a look.

[@johanlaurasia]

Yeah, not only could he totally rock out, he'd ham it up too to boot. I saw a version of that song he did when he was 23, I think it was his 1st TV appearance. He was quite young, and hamming it up just as he did in this performance.

[@luthiersdaughter9134]

I appreciate your support of Roy Clark,! He really was an amazing entertainer!

[@llamaandyea7965]

You can’t pick just one of his performances Roy was a true national treasure got back and watch hee haw I grew up on it he had some many great things and he made it look so effortless that you under appreciated it he was truly awesome

[@mitchellsmith1593]

Good singer too..

[@Lynne.E.Davies]

The Orange Blossom Special with Roy and Jimmy Henley is priceless. Also, anything with Roy on the fiddle. I don't think there is a stringed instrument that he did not play. 🤩

[@jackit9463]

Euday Bowman wrote 12th Street Rag. He was born in Fort Worth, my hometown. Euday was a drinking buddy of my great uncle. As a boy, my father remembered Euday going to their house many times and playing his 12th Street Rag on my great grandmother’s standup piano.

[@andifisaytoyoutomorrow0]

I'm a pickin'!! And I'm a grinnin'!!!

[@kbctiger]

Roy is the G.O.A.T. musician of anything with strings.

[@timwhitlow2677]

There is a video of him playing a banjo a guitar and a fiddle all back-to-back was pretty cool to watch, there's also a full video of him doing Malaguena that's awesome but my favorite song with him is probably yesterday when we were young he's singing on that one

[@stevepaquette4534]

Hey thanks for bringing Roy Clark back into my thoughts. As a kid I watched him on TVs Hee- Haw. Loved when him and buck Owen's did thier pick'n and Grin'n bit. Never a county fan but man that guy can play. Just a thought since you enjoyed his banjo playing. You should check out Steve Martin. One of the best out there.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

this is back when tv was live. one take.

[@donleinfelder7172]

Always love Roy Clark also wanted to let you know Courtney hadwin has made her first release in two years after a contractor dispute the name of the song is breakable this is a must-see must hear video and song thanks

[@pcallas66]

This was a great reaction to this. Thank you for sharing.

[@MrWildwilly48]

And the boy could sing almost as good as he played.

[@markmyers6472]

This song really demonstrates banjo techniques on a guitar... he was a master of his craft, and his craft was stringed instruments....

[@susanharmon5344]

You really have to watch/react to "Orange Blossom Special" - Roy Clark & Jimmy Henley. Showcases his talent on the fiddle along with the goofy humor, facial expressions, and the train sounds!

[@MultiPetercool]

Can someone identify his axe? Looks like a Fender Jaguar with crazy modifications.

[@gregoryjewell5875]

Many of his guitars were custom made by the type companies. Fender made a matching pair for him. He kept one and gave the other to my uncle. They played at alot of the same places and got together alot, just to pick and have fun. He was IMHO, the greatest guitar player ever. And he was just as good on any other stringed instrument.

[@d.owczarzak6888]

The One and Only, ROY CLARK.

[@scottbaldwin7133]

he was the fastest guitar in the world

[@douglasdingwall4915]

He used to be a regular on "Hee Haw" a comedy show from the 60s....the greatest guitarists don't need effects.

[@tomraw4893]

Great content Michael

[@TheAzmountaineer]

I remember watching Roy on variety shows in the 60's, this was before Hee Haw came along. They used to bill him as the fastest guitar player in the world - and maybe he was, although there were some lightning-fingered country players around back then, like Joe Maphis or Leon Rhodes.

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

String genius. I suspect he practiced for years to do all that he did so WELL.

[@Sportsref13]

😜 I told ya 2 months ago ( Folsom Prison Blues.. reaction ), Roy is a Master

[@johnfrancis4090]

probably been to...and back from...the Moon...and maybe an even higher Aeon

[@raymondoverbee2300]

One of MY favorite skits is Roy Clark and Buck Trent doing Dueling Banjo's on Hee Haw

[@sandralorenz1796]

Check out the video where Roy plays the guitar, banjo and the fiddle.

[@F.A.F.O.818]

Roy Clark, Eddie Van Halen and Dimebag Darrell, 3 of my favorite guitarists that ever picked up a guitar

[@deborahmisinec1968]

Roy Clark was one of the best pickers ever! Totally underrated. Loved him as a kid.

[@atomant451]

King of the strings, Banjo, mandolin you name it, he is the Master.

[@julibugable]

Maybe this has been said, but other videos have said that, I believe it was, Eric Clampton even took some lessons from Roy Clark and the some of the great guitarists of the day respected him.

[@kathrynstafford7099]

My dad and i watched HeeHaw when i was young. Roy Clark and Buck Owens with different musical guests eavh week. I did not realize his great talent. It was a fun hour with my dad every week. He would make popcorn on the stove and drink Coca Cola.

[@janey1738]

In addition to his musical genius, Roy was also a gifted comic--hence his expressions.

[@Cynthia...]

He is truly amazing.

[@rafaucett]

Now that you've discovered Roy Clark, be sure to check out Chet Atkins.

[@joannanoeldottobozzano5974]

Video carnaval en mi pais es el más largo. En América del Sur Montevideo Uruguay. Y los, turistas van a visitar. En serio michael. Abrazo grande 🇺🇾

[@mikeh8416]

When asked what it felt like to be the greatest guitar player of all time, Jimi Hendrix replied "I don't know, you'll have to ask Roy Clark".

[@Kpete927]

Roy and glen Campbell together were an act to behold!

[@johnchildress7594]

Roy Clark live is a great album and it shows his comedy skills too.

[@Ian-Cognito]

Roy Clark is master class

[@luckydog3825]

He’s killer on the fiddle too!! Got to check that out!!

[@cspaikido]

I wasn't aware there was a guitar hall of fame but yes he should certainly be a member.

[@michaelJ415]

Grew up watching him, total demon , Everyone else blows We share the same bday, his energy doesn’t tire, , One of the all time greats

[@debbie541]

Roy Clark & Gatemouth Brown - Four O'Clock In The Morning, / Roy Clark & Gatemouth Brown - Busted. ... awesome

[@donaldcarpenter5328]

Roy Clark & Gate Mouth Brown will BLOW your mind!

[@jolenewitzel7919]

And you haven't even seen him on the banjo and fiddle. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@samk4801]

That's what really blew MY mind! I know he kills on guitar, but he can basically kill on anything with strings.

[@ronrice2249]

I used to love listerning to Roy Clark on Hee Haw. I never missed it.

[@johnnycee5179]

Roy Clark was the best, a total package

[@HelpfulHoney]

Ok am I the only one wondering why there is a jar of mayonnaise on the back of the couch? 😂😂😂

[@joannanoeldottobozzano5974]

Michael éxito. También en Uruguay se escucha música lucas sugo. Murga. Candombe. , en mi pais. 🇺🇾Montevideo Uruguay

[@womanofsubstance8735]

Roy was at one time judged the fastest thing on strings, either guitar or banjo. And his kooky antics just added to his act.

[@brigidmcgrew6565]

You should listen to him sing and play at the same time a very smooth voice

[@Screaminhelo]

Roy Clark is one of the best ever. Another amazing guitar player you need to check out is Glen Campbell. Find a video of him playing The William Tell Overture.

[@catfishcave379]

Roy loved sharing the stage with others and letting them be the stars. Check out his video with a 10? yr old prodigy.

[@bluehippo5]

You should watch some old Hee Haw footage. He played a silly hillbilly most of the time and his facial expressions had always been just part of his vibrant personality. One of the greatest musicians of all time and in my opinion never really got the respect and credit as a musician that he deserved. He was the first big name country music star to build a theater in Branson, MO, about 3 1/2 hours from my hometown and my parents got to see him live multiple times. He blew his audiences A.W.A.Y. So glad to see you are impressed by his talent!

[@bryanyoung3764]

He always had a lot of fun when playing. I think him acting goofy is why nobody ever took him serious. If you want to really see him go ahead watch him with Johnny Cash singing Johnny Cash's song Folsom prison blues.

[@larryfisher5796]

That was just apart of THR GREAT ROY CLARK .He plays slval string instruments .,