Glen Campbell & Roy Clark Play Ghost Riders in the Sky (Reaction!)

[@jankarel6454]

When I started band in junior high, the teacher said he didn't want to see anybody tapping their foot. He said "real musicians" didn't do that. These two masters proved him wrong!

[@hackermusic3355]

I was in an elementary school band and played the trombone. My band teacher chewed me out every day for tapping my heel instead of my toe. He demanded that we tap our toes. I was too much into sports to be in a band after elementary school.

[@glennvanzandt3011]

Real musicians don't teach junior band.😂

[@matilijapoppy1140]

agreed. the one i had was a big fat hateful & self-hating man who would not let me march with the band. he claimed they did not have uniforms to fit me!! i wore a size 10!!! he was also known for throwing his counting batons at us. he was a horrible person. why/how did we put up with him?

[@leeyaferguson9019]

Some times, teachers didn't what joy.

[@kimsloan4652]

Roy was a great talent so was Glen. One thing about Roy was he never hogged the spotlight. He always featured promising young musicians to give them the exposure. He was truly a great man.

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

Glen Campbell didn’t know how to read music. He played by ear.

[@brendamartin2611]

They were sensational together.

[@markmyers6472]

@@rosemaryabbott1020Roy Clark as well

[@mmunchie56]

Totally agree. Very humble man. Yesterday When I Was Young was a great song Roy sang but he didn’t write it. Lots covered it but you could really feel the pain of the song in Roy’s version. Glen Campbell was a musical genius also who was known by everybody in the industry before he really made it on his own. 2 icons for sure.

[@shedoos]

Two master musicians sharing the spotlight. Not an ego in sight, just obvious respect for one another.

[@JeannineMoline]

Roy Clark can play any stringed instrument ever made!! Glen Cambell was so underrated, sadly. They are both amazing talent.

[@mletrout7942]

Underrated by who? Glen is an absolute legend.

[@misspad7282]

Glen Campbell has never been underrated, ever.

[@BadHairdayKimmie]

Glen Campbell & Roy Clark played guitars as easily as they breathed.

[@claymoregold]

Someone asked Jimmie Hendrix what it felt like to be the best guitarist in the world and he replied, "Ask Roy Clark."

[@bella-xp7qd]

Jimi, when asked about a guitarist, he seems to say whatever name they were talking about.

[@roblettman9491]

@@bella-xp7qd yeah, the story I always heard was not "Ask Roy Clark". It was "Ask Terry Kath".

[@jamesfejedelem5831]

Ask Alex Lifeson.

[@1perfectpitch]

No, he didn't.

[@bella-xp7qd]

@roblettman9491 I've heard and read Lolly Vegas from band Redbone, Eric Clapton, Terry Kath, and a few more I can't remember at this moment. Lol According to Pat Vegas, Jimi Hendrix, inspired the musicians to form an all-Native American rock group. (Hendrix himself stated that Lolly Vegas was his favorite guitarist and biggest influence in music). They signed as the band 'Redbone' .

[@bridgettrygar2996]

Glen Campbell was considered one of the best if not the best guitarist at the time. He started as a studio musician, played with the Beach Boys for a little while. I met Glen Campbell twice when I was a teenager, had the biggest crush on him. He was so nice , he came to talk to my friend and I. Even though his mental health was declining he played as long as he could at the end. He is missed ❤❤❤

[@rorycoats8014]

Roy and Glen were 2 of the most humble people I've ever met

[@johnk275]

You should see Glen Campbell playing the William Tell Overture, he plays the 12 string guitar on top of his head for a portion of it… amazing !!! RIP Glen and Roy

[@lokisan100]

That's what I said as well!

[@erniesteele3164]

It's an incredible rendition with the orchestra

[@NancyLittle-c6l]

Hi Sebs! I’m probably one of your older viewers (I’m 59) but it’s really great to see you exploring this older music and really enjoying it and appreciating what amazing artists we had - especially Queen! I use to watch Hee-Haw when it was originally on, and while it was a fun and a bit silly show, things like this show what truly amazing musicians they were as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@juliecrane9647]

My dad was a great guy in many ways but he could be a music snob 😅. He didn't like Hee Haw or country music much. I loved when the weather was good and he played golf on Saturday then dinner after bc I would watch Hee Haw. I'm 67 so this was also b4 country was cool. When he got too old to drive and I drove him to appts and errands I'd play my CDs. He came to appreciate music I loved. He liked Randy Travis a lot. He's proof u can teach an old dog new tricks. Oh yes...one more thing. He also tried to learn guitar and that was a turning point too bc he realized it wasn't that easy at all. He loved the show Columbo too and Johnny Cash played the bad guy one week and he began to like his music too.

[@krazyj1957]

Your young

[@BadHairdayKimmie]

Your musical variety is what makes you more rounded and appreciative of different genres.

[@georgerainone2940]

Glen was an amazing guitarist and a golfing buddy of Alice Cooper. Alice tells a story about the time Eddie Van Halen asked Alice if he could arrange for him to get a lesson with Glen.

[@kattalady8114]

I love that!!!

[@mmunchie56]

That interview with Alice Cooper was truly awesome. He was asked about the passing of Glen. It’s on KZbin Alice Cooper Glen Campbell. Worlds apart in music but great friends. You can really feel the pain in Alice losing his friend. A must see.

[@mmunchie56]

Glen was on guitar for Frank Sinatra’s Strangers in the Night. He could play any type of music yet never learned to read music, truly amazing.

[@lynngolubic2654]

First of all you guys are adorable. Your reaction to the unexpected never fails to make me smile. I am 78. This is my history. All of this music from 1955 to late 1990's is my music. Along with the all time greats like Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael and Glen Miller. It holds all of my memories of Elementary School,High School, College, Marriage and Babies. Also,I Love Bonnie to bits. Love your reactions to her. She realized that older Blues greats were being forgotten so became determined to bring them out of the shadows and tour with her. I enjoy reading the comments and I learn something new about the artist and the music every time. Thank you.

[@Sonny_Eclipse]

I’m sure I said this before, but Glen Campbell was a member of the “wrecking crew”. A legendary group of studio musicians.

[@shannonwaipouri1730]

Thanks didn't know is was a part of the famous wrecking crew

[@Zippy-I-O]

Two EXPERTS LOVING to play with another equal; Masters of both guitar and ego. Earth misses these maestros capable of ANYTHING in any genre on strings having exquisite voices as well. Their talent and skill bring joy to so many even after all these years. RIP Roy and Glen. 🙏🏼🌹🌹🙏🏼

[@JerryGDawg56]

Two of the most talented guitarists of all time! 😊

[@THCya9796]

I was a classic rock and punk drummer for years. I thought I had played with some of the best guitar players there were in my area until I set in with a country band for a gig. These two middle aged gentlemen absolutely BLEW me away!! I was SO humbled by what I witnessed. I’ll always sing the praises of country guitar players now. They are amazing.

[@lefty3141591]

I have so much respect for their guitar talent. That said, my hero growing up on the guitar was another country guitarist, Chet Atkins. I would suggest checking him out. Another clean guitarist with real talent.

[@Ken-h5d]

Yes, Chet was amazing. There is a video on YT with Chet and Mark Knopfler playing together. The groove is different but the vibe is the same. 2 masters just jammin'.

[@nancystowell4877]

Ghost Riders in the Sky: one of my favorite pieces of Music ever! I'm an 81 year old woman and this makes me cry whenever I hear it, Thank you for sharing your reaction to this Amazing Duo!

[@krazyj1957]

Even for us old folks, KZbin gives us a chance to look back at the great music and performers we grew up with, and because of folks like you, it's great knowing that it's touching new generations. Thank you

[@LindaJohnson-jy9hv]

They remind me of my late father. I was his tomboy and he walked on water as far as I am concerned. He loved his Hee Haw and The Grand Ole Opry. So I grew up watching these men. Thanks for the memories Seb

[@markl3028]

Was never into the country genre, but have always had the greatest admiration and respect for the simply awesome talents of Glen, Roy and a handful of other country musicians.

[@Froggyh63]

Those two are amazing! The guy playing bass guitar is Charlie McCoy, one of the best harmonica players in the world. He was also the music director for the show that this clip was from, Hee Haw. Great reaction bro!

[@kenthenricksen6918]

What did Roy Clark mean to me? I'm a rocker. Jimmy Paige. Mark Knopfler. Jimi Hendrix. Those were who I knew. Then one weekend my dad turned the TV to Hee-Haw. I almost had a heart attack when I first heard him. Never in my life had I heard such virtuosity and mastery. I am now, and was then, in awe of Roy.

[@russellridge8623]

Roy was good. But he couldn’t ever be considered in the rare air with Glen Campbell. Those in the know realize it. Roy is in awe here of Glen shredding a 12 string.

[@Its_me_Deebz]

I grew up watching Hee Haw, and these two masters were frequently on the show. Nostalgia to the nth degree!

[@hifinsword]

There they are, 2 master guitarists, jamming and appreciating each others talent. FANTASTIC!

[@Lovethesouth09]

I grew up watching Roy Clark on Hee Haw. So good!! I always loved him 😍

[@im2bz2bcn]

As a teen in the 70’s my life was rock but country was on tv and all the guest shows and us teens always had respect for legends like Roy and glen. The humbleness of Roy in giving glen the floor is what country was about then. Sadly all things change. Always a delight to see you and other young ones enjoying rock or country from the 60’s and 70’s. I’m so glad it was preserved.

[@GinMae]

thanks, Sebs! I learned to appreciate Roy before Glen.. I used to think of Glen as kind of a "pop-country singer".. and never really understood his guitar talent back in the day.. these guys are both incredible musicians and humble/generous performers! Appreciate your reaction...

[@Kathryne0816]

While Glen and Roy were pretty much labeled country artists, both of them could play ANY genre of music. One of Glen's earliest albums was solely instrumental. I think there is even a video of Glen during an interview demonstrating different genres. As a former member of the Wrecking Crew - studio musicians in the 60s, they played for everybody from Frank Sinatra to Elvis to Sonny and Cher. And if you like Roy Clark, check out his biggest single "Yesterday When I Was Young." Thanks, Sebs.

[@sally7210]

I’ve seen this video many times and I watch Glen Campbell and Roy Clark since they started! What I enjoy is seeing you enjoy it and your conversion to appreciating country music! Love your channel!

[@teresacartwright5406]

They were among the most highly sought studio musicians (may they both rest in peace). Roy Clark's "Yesterday When I was Young" & "Thank God and Grayhound" are among my favourites. Glen Campbells' "Wichita Lineman" & "Galveston" are among a string of his hits.

[@enzopalumbo2164]

Another amazing country guitarist and singer is Jerry Reed. There is a video of Jerry Reed and Glen Campbell playing Jerry reed's Guitar Man.

[@pinky2245]

Oh yes, Jerry was fantastic!

[@BillyJames8880]

I grew up with Roy Clark and Buck Owens they were family friends we were all in the country music business

[@tracymetherell8744]

They had such fun together! Trading the lead back and forth seamlessly. Picking so fast I can barely follow their fingers! Nashville isn’t going anywhere and we still have Waylon!

[@pinky2245]

If you mean Waylon Jennings he died in 2002. But yes, he was great also!

[@colleenmadden6726]

I grew up on horseback in Montana and this music was my anthem!

[@BethReed62]

When I was a kid, in the 70s, we got to watch the best variety shows. The musical talent was incredible: Hee Haw for the country music, and Midnight Special for Rock. Of course there was a lot of others, but those two stick out in my memory the most.

[@PAT8888-is2pd]

Glenn Campbell on electric 12 string playing the William Tell Overture with the London Philharmonic. It will blow your mind.

[@hollypinkley]

2 of the best guitarists to ever hit Nashville - They were true GOAT's - neither had an ego - they were great & they did know it & they shared their talent with others!!!!

[@randallleblanc4592]

I wasn't a big fan of the "hippie music" of my time. I was a country boy! I love seeing young people of today "discover" the square music i grew up with. Thank you for making me me remember my high school years again.

[@carlswenson5538]

Clark was always amazing. Some may dismiss him because his early fame came from the country comedy appearances on TV. Glen was a very respected session player with the Wrecking Crew and others. Amazing since he never learned to read music. Both were Masters at their craft.

[@aliciahager2961]

I thoroughly enjoyed this and your reaction to these two greats. I bet their rehearsals were a gas!

[@mmunchie56]

These two were so brilliant they probably didn’t rehearse lol.

[@christistanton4085]

Two of the greats right there! I remember watching this as a kid!

[@Blank.Grandma]

I was lucky in that my Father loved classical music, jazz and country and my Mother loved hard rock and classic rock. Then my teenaged Son got me into hip hop, so I'm well rounded in the musical genres.

[@musicgrl100]

I think I love watching because I enjoy that the younger generation are keeping people from my generation, my childhood, alive. I also enjoy seeing it again through others' eyes! It makes me feel good to know that these people and this music won't be forgotten. ❤

[@sandramoore]

Roy Clark was the guitarist in Wanda Jackson's band. Her records from the late 1950's and early 1960's were so good. Just listen to Funnel of Love, Let's Have a Party and Fujiyama Mama. Mind blowing!

[@pinky2245]

Two legends playing together! Doesn't get much better than that!

[@LoisChisholm]

Sebs, I'm here to watch how YOU react when you hear this. Knowing you are a guitarist, I know your mind will be totally blown. I've been a fan of both of them for 50 years or so.

[@justtere]

Love this. Never heard version before. Maybe because when I lived on Guam from 69-71, we had four hours of TV a day. All of them Hee Haw. My parents even sold our TV. 😂

[@misterb6416]

I grew up listening to this music every day. I really miss those days, every time you turned on the radio great music was being played by legends.

[@rosemarriott7486]

Look at their faces. They are having so much fun.😄

[@christianmattison6096]

Campbells work on the "!2 String" with a pic is absolutely INSANE!!!

[@EugeneDavid-h8s]

Dual masters that are so underrated under the table ain't nothing better than the ones I missed. So glad to still be here to find them at last.

[@pamelabronner9444]

I am 75. Glen Campbell starting having radio hits in my late teens. I never knew he was a great guitarist. I love reading all of these comments.

[@sueellengallion4523]

The fact that you knew it was Ghost Rider's shows you they were so good their guitars did the singing ❤

[@davidbrunsvold3852]

Got to see both together at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa, the last venue for Buddy Holly. It was epic!

[@bonniebrewer434]

I remember my mother listening to the Sons of the Pioneers sing this on the radio when I was little, in the 50's. Then Loren Green of Bonanza fame sang it. I love Ghost Riders in the Sky. There are some rock versions, too.

[@johnwoodside6579]

my growing up heroes these guys ... there were always on it ... and they had fun ...

[@angieday5183]

Glen 'William Tell Overture"

[@dennisshaper4744]

12 string as well.

[@dennisshaper4744]

12 string as well

[@bruceanderson4112]

That hug at the end was a show of appreciation for the talent and life long friendship between them.

[@92548dannyt]

Talented is an understatement. Both of these guys were absolutely too good.

[@Brent500]

Others here in the comments have probably pointed this out but Glen Campbell's guitar work is part of very many of the great hits from the 1960s in their studio versions. Specifically, most of the Beach Boys studio records had Glen Campbell's guitar work. Glen was even a Beach Boy himself for a short while, filling in while one of them was unavailable. I'm glad you're getting into Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, and country music. There are dozens of other great country artists I loo forward to you discovering. George Jones, John Anderson, Vern Gosdin, Larry Gatlin (great guitarist), Jerry Reed (another great guitarist), Gene Watson, Waylon Jennings (a great guitarist as well as an amazing singer), Kris Kristofferson (you must listen to him!), Buck Owens (particularly early Buck Owens), I could go on and on but you'll discover them all in time. Keep up the great work!

[@stormet54]

I so enjoy your reactions. Your love for this perfomance is beautiful.

[@karenj3611]

Ok Sebs, you are about to be schooled in true genius guitar picking

[@genzaza8241]

You would really enjoy Roy Clarks playing Folsom Prison Blues with Johnny Cash. They had a great time playing that song together. Johnny was cracking up while Roy played his part.

[@foreveryoung3254]

Great musicians! Miss both.

[@AnonymousServant513]

Roys face. Nuff said. He was loving this

[@kittylynnlpn]

Just remind me of my childhood every weekend when we watch Hee Haw. That's the show and that was Grandpa Jones that introduced them. It was a weekly variety show about country music and hillbilly life. Both of my parents were raised in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia so a lot of my relatives are a lot like the characters on the show and I loved it! Now my husband is retired from the military and we're living in the Appalachian mountains in my grandmother's house. Great memories!

[@Canucklehead557]

I don't need to explain these legends. You've been informed.

[@ChrisMenser]

You should see them play one guitar at the same time. Glen reaches around Roy and both are playing one guitar

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Astonishing talent. As a 12-string player myself, that was amazing - so hard to do on a 12. The influence of these two fine guitarists stretches way beyond the country music genre. Have a listen to the great rock guitarist Mark Knopfler (of Dire Straits) and you'll hear their influence (try the live Alchemy version of "Sultans of Swing"). Pretty sure that Hank Marvin, of British 60s instrumental pop group The Shadows, was also heavily influenced by Clark. For more amazing country instrumental music, try some Flatt & Scruggs.

[@mmunchie56]

Absolute giants in the industry were these two. Loved the guys reaction and true admiration for the skill of these two. I would guess both Roy and Glen looked back at this and it brought a smile to the face of them both. What a performance.

[@TwylaCastleschouldt]

You should listen to the dueling banjos. It is awesome and you would be impressed .

[@Jacy320]

I love watching these two play now and I loved watching with my dad when I was a kid. I can only dream of playing that well but it definitely makes me want to go pick up my guitar.

[@brandonbaker3396]

Growing up in the South we loved Roy Clark show Hee Haw that this is from

[@evonnemccausland3531]

Best VOCAL on "Ghost Riders in the Sky" is hands down Johnny Cash‼️

[@OriginalLictre]

I wish I could relocate the video, but there was one when Cash was with the Highwaymen (Cash, Nelson, Jennings and Kristofferson), and he sang the lead on "Ghost Riders", and to me that was the most haunting version, because it seemed to me that you could hear the impending mortality in Johnny's voice.

[@peters764]

What people dont appreciate about Roy is his picking skills. He may have had one of the best right hands ever. When I first started playing I had a teacher tell me, "your left hand is for show, your right hand shows what you know". I didn't understand until he showed me a Roy Clark video, I got it then. Glen had a huge rep in the guitar community. He lived in the Phoenix area and strangely enough was friends with Alice Cooper. EVH called Alice to see if he could get Glen to give Ed a couple of lessons. Thats respect

[@tommack9395]

I had often told guys I gave any lessons to practice dry because a wet signal covers your mistakes. If you can play it clean well you can easily play it with dirt on it... I started playing in '69, played mostly jazz and that's something the guy I took lessons from taught me.

[@debrasamaha3896]

You need to look up ALL of Roy Clark musical airings. He is the BEST IN THE WORLD 😊

[@russellridge8623]

Not even top 50. But an amazing entertainer. Glen is considered a God among top pickers. They were good friends. Both came from poverty to be legends in Vegas and around the world.

[@sbigford]

In his younger days Glen put out an entire album of 12-string instrumentals, fantastic!

[@matilijapoppy1140]

this was so fun to watch and hear them play🤗

[@donrogers1337]

Roy Clark could play anything with strings, he was a master. Glen Campbell was one of the most sought after session guitar players before he became a star and after.

[@richarddevine205]

As a kid growing up I was basically a rock, r&b kind of guy but I made sure every week to make sure I watched hee-haw. I'm not sure about Roy but I know for certain that Glen was a preferred studio guitarist back in the day. Glen was also a crossover type guy. Some of his music was played on the rock and pop radio stations back then too.

[@MartyBowers]

For guitar playing, check out Junior Brown and Jerry Reed

[@keith6485]

Seeing these two greats and great friends performing together reminds me of SRV and Jeff Healey performing together. There is just something special that happens when you have two guys who really appreciate each other and enjoy performing together team up to knock one out of the park. And Glen is about the only person I have ever seen Roy look at with so much admiration for his ability. Such an enjoyable performance!

[@dcd]

Being in Nashville when Grandpa Jones died (the guy who introduced them) was surreal. He was certainly known nationally at the time due to his years on Hee Haw but was generally a minor celebrity. It did not mater, all over that city it was obvious someone greatly loved had passed.

[@michellezaleske-estrada40]

I remember watching this on t.v. 😂 ❤❤❤ two Greats!

[@amputeeright]

The Outlaws vocals on their version of this are fabulous and well worth a listen.

[@janflewelling6277]

Agree. The harmonies are amazing.

[@carefreescot]

I'll repeat here what I've said on other reactions to this - if you want to listen to a vocal version, it's worth trying Burl Ives who does it a bit slower and his distinctive voice has a rather haunting quality which goes well with the lyrics. He is better known for children's novelty songs like I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, but I rather like the way he sings this one. He is said to have done the very first cover of it in 1949, a year after it's release.

[@dmbrew54]

If you don't know this song, it's a classic! Check out Marty Robbins singing it...or Johnny Cash.

[@UncleBubba13]

I grew up on Hee-Haw, along with American Bandstand, Soul Train, The Midnight Special, and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. I'm pleased to see young people finding and loving the music I've loved all my life.

[@ale8oneale8one22]

My favorite version of ghost riders is still Marty Robins. I saw him live in concert when I was a kid before he died.

[@misspad7282]

Marty Robbins had the most beautiful voice.

[@mmunchie56]

Nobody had a voice like Marty Robbin’s and so talented in writing almost all of those great country ballads he recorded.

[@nikkirobison]

First off, that was from a TV Show called Hee Haw. Grandpa introduced them ("Hey Grandpa, whats for dinner?) They were both amazing guitarists, Roy Clark plays a mean banjo. I hate that we lost Glenn to Alzheimers. I remember the first time I saw this I was amazed!! I miss the Saturday night show Hee Haw. Clean, family fun and introduced a lot of acts. You should check out the show. Loved watching your reaction.😊

[@lokisan100]

Try Glenn Campbell plating the William Tell overture! Two of the best guitarists that I have seen!

[@boroblueyes]

Two of the best humans that you could ever meet as well.

[@veekay5734]

The way they harmonized those guitars was amazing.

[@scottnokes]

Two of the top guitar player of all time. Eddie Van Halen once asked for a lesson from Glen. Let that sink in...

[@laurogarza4953]

You have just witnessed two of the greatest guitarists in the modern age in one video. Although both were great vocalists, Campbell was known to have perfect pitch while Clark was equally adept at the banjo.

[@nrsvlda70]

Great reaction/admiration for these two legends! And.. also want to mention the men behind them; these guys who were back-up for many artists on this weekly show (Hee Haw), and they could also play with anyone and on anything with strings!!

[@robtelee54]

Being a child of the 70’s I wasn’t a country fan because in those days there wasn’t such a thing as creosotes. But I had family who were into country so I of course heard Roy and Glen and could appreciate the talent that both were!