Going Up The Country - Canned Heat (Cover by Del McCoury Band and friends)

From left to right: Justin Moses, Jason Carter, Sierra Hull, Rob McCoury, Ronnie McCoury, Del McCoury, Ethan Jodziewicz, Leigh Gibson, Cody Kilby, Eric Gibson
Here's our cover of Canned Heat's song, "Going Up The Country".

[@michaelbenfield8950]

Just great and thank you very much.

[@terrymoran3334]

I was born in 1959, graduated from high school in 1978. You know all the music this long haired boy was listening to. Thanks for this cover, took me back.

[@rds990]

Born in '54 and graduated in 1972.....feel the same.

[@dipacmr]

Del McCoury for president! Great job. What a talented group of musicians.

[@jameswalstrom2433]

Love it... Nothing like good musicians playing good music to put a smile on your face... GOD BLESS Y'ALL... & GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@JJTownley_Classical-Composer]

Alan Wilson would be proud of you guys.

[@bigjobbies]

haha song is about going to Canada to avoid the draft, it's a big FU to America

[@AntoineMaloney]

Del's singing is perfect, and the smiles around the house as people play their parts, or watch the others, are huge treats. So much fun, on a great song, with a great history beyond Canned Heat.

[@innerhebridean]

This song has been laying around just waiting for this version.

[@timshelley8635]

Absolutely! 100%

[@kellyschultz485]

Absolutely correct! This is perfection!

[@richardbarrick1492]

I like to call what these 🎨, people play-'Americana', it fits, IMO. Bluegrass seems like putting them in too small a box❤

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

Del McCoury is one of the greats, a true US National Treasure. What's cool is that all these people do this because they love it - they probably would pay to be able to play!

[@santiagolopez8122]

Growing up I always heard this song but when I heard yall played it in blue grass. I fell in love with it. Thank you for such beautiful music.

[@carlhoneycutt7214]

JjoOoop09ui&;

[@sheliamitchell2153]

What a beautiful song n what a beautiful voice. Love it❤

[@howardklein9834]

This is the beauty of music. It goes with every form, Blue grass, rock, classical, you name it and you can play it. Look what musicians have done with The Beatles.

[@andycrummey6317]

Excellent! Of course it’s a cover of Henry Thomas Bull Doze Blues 1928. Well worth a listen!

[@garycheyne1876]

90+ years old

[@chrisshenzo2594]

Indeed that has been a nearly overlooked fact for decades, but we'll take every wonderful version we can get❤

[@peawinn8222]

Thanks for giving credit to the first performance.

[@papasteve3764]

Canned Heat held close to Thomas' version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGmxe2CDfst5fqs

[@mountaintyme2000]

And Monroe got "Rocky Road Blues" out of that song.

[@gingercat555]

I am sure Alan Wilson will be smiling down on you fine musicians ... you done the song proud ... thanks form England.

[@Kevin-ke2in]

Shame he didnt write it

[@bigdaddystinkeye]

@@Kevin-ke2in He did sing the famous version that we are all familiar with, though.

[@teamco7675]

@@Kevin-ke2in but he sure could sing it!

[@altrucker18]

Love this, love when musicians get together and play like this.

[@Fossilnoggin]

What a great performance. Superb players all! And that voice is pure bluegrass.

[@baraskparas9559]

A real treat. So many good musicians. Makes you wanna dance rather than drive or ride.

[@lizzyb7735]

Love it when it's a relaxed jam,,..just hangin' out. Fabulous!

[@michaelmisczuk1188]

Music like this should get bigger. So much fluff and stuff these days. Excellent.

[@eoinoriain7958]

Only came across these guys now , wtf !!! , an orchestra of badassness ❤.Hyup from ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@anton1949]

Beautiful rendition, Canned Heat, reminds me of my youth.

[@dirtworshiper2800]

I love canned heats version since I was a kid but, damn. This is amazing. Over the top great. Thanks for sharing.

[@bikersoncall]

This is nice but nothing compares to Canned Heat regarding this song.

[@gostrum1]

Ditto Dirtworshiper 👌

[@stuartwallace6154]

​@@bikersoncall check out the original

[@bikersoncall]

@@stuartwallace6154 Nice, great tune.

[@iansians6703]

Of Course this is a Henry Thomas song from 1928, I hope the band pays some attribution to one of the greatest black blues artists of all time.

[@scottski51]

did not know that, but it fits and sure needs to be acknowledged!!!

[@cjnovack]

@@scottski51 Bulldoze blues

[@jacksons1010]

True, but they are using Alan Wilson’s arrangement and lyrics - and putting it back into the 1928 style of Henry Thomas’ era. Love it! 💙

[@oyajiblues]

wonder if cash went the Thomas family. Doubt it. If you listen side by side lyrics are different but the phrasing, and groove exact copy asked around the flute part is exact.

[@JoeandAngie]

Be quiet

[@patrickreilly7256]

Well done, Bravo...!!! One of my 1960's childhood favorites. From blues to bluegrass.

[@elhoward7440]

I never thought of doing a bluegrass cover of Going Up The Country, but it does work well.

[@livingadreamlife1428]

I had rather hear an informal jam session like this one than a formal concert.

[@brucemarmy8500]

OK, that was an excellent rendition of goin' up the country. Del McCoury Band is tight.

[@ProPromotions]

SPECTACULAR rendition of a great old song.

[@stewartwhittier3455]

Great version! Certain songs once they get in the groove, a thumpin, remind me of a locomotive goin down the tracks. This is one, great rhythm! Thanks!

[@fractuss]

Del's band can really find the groove.

[@rockinredneck57]

When the bass comes in at the start.....

[@johnthomson7696]

Hell this is great. A Scotsman smiling here - a rare sight 😁

[@stevenewtube]

Loved the music... the mics !!! Nice job on the sound. Beautiful performances. 👍

[@paulinechapman5669]

Luv them…this is one happy group…talk about real country with a big slug of blue grass..this is it in all its glory…🇨🇦

[@jmpb3487]

OOhhOhhoo! J'adore! Merci! ... ça fait beaucoup de bien! 🤩🤗

[@canstarzplayerz2691]

This got my toe tappin and by foot stomping with my hands clapping...i will play it again an over an over

[@cherylkatje8602]

These ladies are HOT! Flawless strings, perfect pitch voices. So glad I stumbled upon them today. They are surely on their way.

[@tytec5]

Great job guys! Love this Bluegrass version of this much loved song. Del's smile is priceless! 🙂

[@caSClady]

I listen to this over and over again and I love it more each time. Mercy that’s fine!!!

[@ChristyStone16]

This is lovely! This song was made for Del!

[@531c]

This is marvelous. Thanks from England

[@blackturtleshow]

Awesome version of this song! Very enjoyable performance!

[@Well-thatmakessense]

Loving watching individuals get after it for the collective!! Great music, thanks!

[@jimlassiter749]

If anyone's unsure what heavenly music sounds like..... Now you know....

[@msoiseth3419]

Excellent rendition! What a great groove.

[@caderatliff3712]

Good _GOD_ what a great rendition! Love it!!!

[@hellos3487]

Never heard the bluegrass version before. Very nice! ☮️❤️🙂🙏🌈🍀

[@cargotrailerkenny]

Fantastic. Great sound in a great setting with incredible musicians. Thanks for sharing this and giving the attention to detail that these amazing musicians deserve. I love them all and of course especially Del McCoury.

[@ellen823ful]

The group Canned Heat played this years ago. A flute riff was added. The first tune I tried to play when I was a kid.

[@texasredneckhippy]

I watched Canned Heat play it in 1971 in Dallas Texas. Great song...

[@stevenhashek8892]

Nice addition to videos from this session posted by you & the Gibson Brothers I've already enjoyed. Would love to see a video of the entire session. Great to see everyone enjoying playing & singing together.

[@danausmus9807]

What a herd of heavy hitters. Wish I could have been there and got an earful.

[@henrikevertsson8702]

Strange. First there was void, then suddenly a big bang. Planets formed, dinosaurs came and went and after 13 billion years some guys came together to do a laidback version of "Going Up The Country". Nice.

[@alanc1491]

I think the Canned Heat version is also laid back...

[@Michael65429]

The big bang is a myth my friend...😊

[@terranceharrington3209]

Del McCoury and his band along with some great help here seem to turn every song into gold. thank you so much... I'm sure henry thomas and canned heat would approve too lol

[@lynnglidewell7367]

Fantastic! Canned Heat would love it I'm sure.

[@rumpledskin7971]

Good country rendition. Original was adapted by Alan Wilson from "Bull Doze Blues" by Henry Thomas (1928).

[@joelzdepski9884]

Check out Henry James' version from 1928 on youtube. He even plays the panflute that Canned Heat used, but as a single performer. These old-timers need the credit due them.

[@erikt454]

@@joelzdepski9884 I thought he (also?) played a reed instrument made from cane? I think I read that in the liner notes to the wonderful Olde Tyme music comp "Good For What Ails You."

[@BlessedMe11]

Mighty Fine, Mighty Fine! Good to see everyone in good health, especially Papa Del!

[@User-x5s3x]

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Very nicely done - THANK YOU!!!!

[@miker8379]

Love everything I’ve heard from this session

[@HoofHearted6]

Just wow! Amazing playing and good golly miss molly the vocals are simply stunning. My ears are begging for more. Thank you and hell yes I subscribed.

[@mariaperdew5215]

Excellent Guys and Gals!❤ THANK YOU ALL MY Favorite😊❤❤❤❤

[@Novafred1]

einfach ein sehr genialer Sound! Respekt!! Toll!!

[@brianmulholland521]

Hi Fran - I just love this piece and you guys just play so well. Beautiful. The scenery is magnificent and the music fits perfectly . Many thanks for sharing. 👏🏻👍

[@marknorthrup4897]

Such a pleasure to hear this! Thank you so much.

[@randalbladel2817]

Del’s iconic tenor epitomizes that high lonesome sound.

[@nickp.2432]

Nailed it. 👍👍🇺🇸

[@billadams8795]

Great cover of a great song. Awesome musicians in this group.

[@Gerry2210]

Great cover people, one of my all time favourite bands, thanks.

[@gmassman20]

I love the smile on Ethan's face after he nails that bass solo!

[@martinquarton184]

It's not originally by Canned Heat. They covered it themselves. Henry Thomas wrote and sang it in 1928.

[@antoniocaldeira7782]

Its just fair...👍

[@gingercat555]

I never said it was originally done by Canned Heat ... Alan Wilson was the lead vocal on this song by Canned Heat.

[@richardbilger2334]

Who would pay attention if it was posted as a Henry Thomas hit from 1928?

[@S.Zimmerman5728]

What an amazing cover. Wow, truly special. Great way to honor Alan Blind Owl Wilson, Bob the Bear Hite, Henry Sunflower Vestine, and Larry the Mole Taylor.

[@JulianKeller-om6wz]

There's just a whole lotta damn talent there! That was freaking awesome!

[@phrtao]

Made me smile - I especially liked the fiddle playing !

[@ianlloyd6812]

Fine musicians, glowing with the joy of music! Terrific!

[@akmt123]

Excellent, cheers from Canada....

[@wtcls]

Great performance. You`re clearly having fun and that is wat music is all about. Give yourselves a big hand folks.

[@HK-qj4im]

Great production. 👍

[@bernardbeauvais2292]

Oulala quel bonheur de les regarder et de les entendre 😂, on se croirait en 1968 a Woodstock

[@bolivingston1400]

I love this version of this great song

[@irreverentreverend]

Canned Heat meets the Stanley Brothers! Great remix, love it!!

[@glasswaterangling]

That was four minutes of pure joy!

[@AnniePA1960]

Del looks good!! May he be blessed to live a long time!!

[@timharris6835]

I like your version very much, thanks for posting

[@alfemurphelps7224]

Great cover!! Lovin it!! What a band!!

[@austinbradford4037]

I’m a Del-Head and this tribute to the original artist is in itself self-explanatory.

[@bluegrassfan23]

Absolutely great music. Thank you.

[@Skans-Gustav]

Now this was great. This gave my day a wonderful start! Music the way it was intended, to be played with a smile. Thank you from Sweden.

[@Ken4Pyro]

I have to believe that somewhere Blind Al Wilson is smiling at hearing this. Beautiful.

[@Ken4Pyro]

@@ThePUNisher2112YYZ that was his nickname. Magnifcent talent, and gone way too soon.

[@Ken4Pyro]

@@ThePUNisher2112YYZ Yes, indeed. 'Going up the country' was - perhaps - their biggest single. The also did a marvelous rendition of 'On the Road Again' but my favorite is 'Let's Work Together' Wilson and Bob the Bear Hite, Henry Vestine and Kenny Edwards. Great talent.

[@mullerk2]

I am in love with Alan. What a musician - singing, harmonica, slide guitar and composition.

[@barry7608]

Nothing better than muse's jamming, loved it.

[@ericfleek8732]

Crushed it!

[@kenf5189]

Just a Wow! Always a great song of the era and I'm of the era.

[@dufus2273]

Del is the best. Period.

[@MR.HandyANDY]

Great version. The great Del Mc Coury and his band and guests.

[@LowDoughShow]

I love this!!!

[@donmorris3376]

Wish I could go back in time to see the event on that poster in the background! What a lineup!

[@AmericanConstellation]

What a good time that must have been when you all were doing this. It's perfect! Real music.

[@soupystevesguitarartsextra3697]

Just showed up in my feed and I thought, “ If this sucks, there’s no hope for humanity “. There’s still hope …

[@juanpedroparrasanchez4884]

Solo puedo decir:FANTÁSTICO, GENIAL, MARAVILLOSO,

[@mariemccarter6412]

Great group, Very talented👍👍

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I kept thinking that you should have been playing for 500,000 people. They would have loved it.

[@cornstorm666]

Canned Heat, Woodstock Nation..gr8 cover ❤

[@donaldhightower5269]

One Badass group of Muscians Love it . Need a full CD of all youtogether

[@greyjay9202]

That was fun! Love that standup bass.

[@sumo_steve45]

I love this sooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oldmanfred8676]

Very Cool 😅, loved seeing two of my favorites, The Gibson Brothers.

[@andrezejbudenski2411]

Love bluegrass and the McCourys. Keep the music coming.