Roy Acuff - Great Speckled Bird

From an appearance on the Wilburn brothers Show

[@tennyc]

Amazing song with lyrics based on Jeremiah 12:9, "Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour." & a melody that was used to make 4 more classic country songs , "Thrills That I Can't Forget," "I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes, "The Wild Side of Life" & "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" , so glad I got to see Mr Acuff at Opryland when I was a kid in the 1970s. Thanks for this post

[@barbaracassello4818]

So beautiful!!

[@scottkuzminski8114]

One of young Johnny Cash, pre fame;s, favorite songs

[@roncohen2354]

Few performers have captured, absorbed and radiated the divine spirit in such measured tones as Roy Acuff. He represents what's best in America. R.I.P. יהי זכרו ברוך.

[@dennisraymond8999]

You're absolutely right ....Hi Ron good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day

[@Ron13579]

@@dennisraymond8999 Dennis, just read your comment which is appreciated on behalf of Roy. His spirit and knowledge of his repertoire among Americans are more than ever needed in these agonizing times. Suggest you hear his song about Stalin and the bomb, among other notables. Best wishes, Dennis, and priestly blessings and greetings from Zion (Arad,Israel)

[@michaelcolgrave4184]

Isn't it great to have sites like this to remind us of what we once had and what we will never see again

[@roybranson361]

So true. America died many years ago. I miss her.

[@jimboyer5382]

@@roybranson361 REGARDING OUR GREAT COUNTRY, YOU LET IT GET WOUNDED, WHEN YOU ELECTED TRUMP! YOU ARE AWARE OF THE TRUTH THAT THE STOCK MARKET HAS ALWAYS DONE BETTER UNDER A DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT! ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marylaster5690]

The Holy Bible keep it in your Heart Thank you for this Beautiful Song Roy was one the greats 🙏🙏🏽

[@johnallison7358]

Absolutely Beautiful. To bad there is no one today that will ever be this good. This is real country music.

[@LilKream]

YA THATS MY GREAT GRAMPY

[@billtravis2369]

Todays "country" is nothing but autotune, t&a, and rap influence. It makes me heartsick

[@buddymac78]

@@billtravis2369 Sadly Country and Western Music have an open Marriage…

[@gregsavage1880]

You said it all sir ! Indeed

[@gregsavage1880]

Watch this amazing man articulate and belt out the words from the lower part of his diaphragm as he does it with passion for a job well done. I remember as a child my grandfather playing all these instruments that you see and I mean all of them, and how we had to be glued to the TV set to watch hee Haw and anything country and I just loved to hear this man. And also George, Johnny,Glen,Conway..ECT..the classics.!! Oh yeah and he wasn't afraid to mention and appreciate God !

[@pycargue]

The Carter Family made one of the first recordings of the song in 1929, though it was not released until 1932. Another popular version was recorded by Roy Acuff in 1936.[1] The Acuff version is one of the fewer than 40 all-time singles to have sold 10 million physical copies worldwide.

[@aliceharper707]

My grandpa's name was Roy Acuff. He was the famous Roy Acuff's 3rd cousin. My grandpa had an amazing tenor voice.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Brings a tear to my eye each to I hear the sacred song.

[@juliekeller6432]

I absolutely love this song. No one can sing country like this no more sadly missed Mr Accuf f.

[@pattyplunk2182]

I wants this song played at my funeral great speckled bird.

[@dennisraymond8999]

You're absolutely right ....Hi Patty good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day.

[@mt3311]

The dobro in the background makes this song. Can't get enough of theses two.

[@davidclements7696]

Bashful Brother Oswald is the name of the dobro player. Was with Roy for many decades.

[@AndrewReevesArt]

The best!

[@Terry-y3w]

This is beautiful country music by the best

[@Terry-y3w]

Yes it is the finest all real country music

[@roberthogan8031]

That's some good playing on the dobro too. I think it's called a dobro at least.

[@tjoelfoster]

Yes. There are few that can hold a candle to Bashful Brother Oswald on the dobro. He and Unkle Josh were two of the finest.

[@mcsteelers70]

Birth of Country music. All others are in the shadows.

[@Bruce-tb8nl]

Roy Açuff will be doing it agàin once we are in heàven.

[@tectorgorch8698]

Love this stuff.

[@Denvermorgan2000]

I love this song so much its mu favorite of all i ever heard if anybody ever reads this yes play it at my funeral.

[@jimboyer5382]

I DID, AT MY MOTHERS FUNERAL WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY BEFORE I HAD FINISHED SCHOOL, THIS WAS ONE OF HER 2 FAVORITE SONGS.

[@dennisraymond8999]

You're absolutely right ....Hi good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day

[@irishamerican4558]

My Momma made that same request many years ago. We made that happen 3/29/2024. She was 96. 4/13/2024

[@devakikaren]

I so wish I could find a church here in Cajun Country that sings the vintage gospel songs. Cajun Country is mostly Catholic. Might have to move to the Ozarks for that.

[@timpike4515]

I love Mr Acuff's singing and fiddling, and I love this song, but I have to say, the dobro player stole the show on this performance. Prettiest I've ever heard I think.

[@colinpurssey9875]

Is there a better melody in country music than this ?

[@gregoryking7509]

Maybe, maybe not. Try Roy Forbes version of 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry'. Let me know.. -atb.

[@betsydonoghuewilson]

Wild Side Of Life and Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels have the same tune!

[@robertkinslow8953]

Wow. I inherited one of his cds recently. Hadnt heard that voice since i was a kid. Going to pull him back into the mix.

[@AndrewReevesArt]

God bless this song, Roy Acuff and country music. ✝️

[@XXtherealdeal]

Amen!

[@jamiebaker5265]

Bashful brother Oswald never failing.

[@jimboyer5382]

BROTHER OSWALD'S CHARITY TO WWII SOLDIERS ON LEAVE IS LEGENDARY!! MY FATHER BENEFITTED FROM HIS LARGESS DURING WWII, THANK YOU ROY AND BROTHER OSWALD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StaceyDawson-f4u]

Now this is country music and I miss hearing it with my dad and grandpa , who were born in the 30's.

[@serzhranimed9563]

Greetings from Russia.

[@skipperrussell2025]

Thank you!

[@donrichardson1429]

In Typology, likeness of, Our Wings of our EAGLE IS gathering like a great speckeld bird. JESUS MESSIAH CATCH HER UP. TO Glorification like unto YOU OUR First Resurrection. Our Two Risen Wave loafs of BREAD OF OUR LIFE! HE is our VINE, we are just his branches. The Great oil & wine Press of Gentiles & Israel. MAKING Good Fermented WINE & GOOD LEAVEND WAVE LOAFS. SO we too can RISE in HIM. THANK YOU Sweet Holy Spirit. SWEET Heavanly Dove!

[@kelyball]

I love Roy's Wabash Canon Ball. He was the man

[@jameschavez6400]

His singing with his chin up reminds me of the 🦉 owl singing-I love to sing a about the moon a and a June a and the spring a🙏🤣Roy scuffs white haired years were so special🥰

[@coleacuff7586]

R.I.P Roy…! Your family misses you.

[@jasonpate7900]

FYI: This isnt "country" music... this is where country music came from. This, ladies and gentlemen, is "Hillbilly Music". Enjoy!

[@randipennell3489]

Beautiful! I can close my eyes and feel his song

[@CollinLatter]

My dad would love this he loved this and so do i

[@ndeankansacaleb8850]

this is not just a country song but prophetic hymn sang in old fashioned way

[@FLCLFREAK1]

Beautiful song There’s also a Mexican song with the same melody called mi casa nueva Both songs hit a little too hard for this heart broken sob

[@SassaFrass28]

Sounds like Rolling Stones got their “Gimme Shelter” from this riff

[@nancyfoix2197]

What a beautiful thought I am thinking Concerning a great speckled bird Remember her name is recorded On the pages of God's Holy Word. All the other birds are flocking 'round her And she is despised by the squad But the great speckled bird in the Bible Is one with the great church of God. All the other churches are against her They envy her glory and fame They hate her because she is chosen And has not denied Jesus' name. Desiring to lower her standard They watch every move that she makes They long to find fault with her teachings But really they find no mistake. She is spreading her wings for a journey She's going to leave by and by When the trumpet shall sound in the morning She'll rise and go up in the sky. In the presence of all her despisers With a song never uttered before She will rise and be gone in a moment Till the great tribulation is o'er. I am glad I have learned of her meekness I am proud that my name is on her book For I want to be one never fearing The face of my Savior to look. When He cometh descending from heaven On the cloud that He writes in His Word I'll be joyfully carried to meet Him On the wings of that great speckled bird. Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour. Jeremiah 12:9 KJV

[@bfhaha]

He only sang four paragraphs of the song. What a beautiful thought I am thinking concerning the great speckled bird Remember her name is recorded on the pages of God's holy word Desiring to lower her standards they watch every move that she makes They long to find fault with her teaching but really they find no mistakes I am glad I have learned of her meekness I'm proud that my name is on her book For I want to be one never fearing the face of my Saviour's true look When he comes descending from heaven on the cloud as he write in his word I'll be joyfully carried to meet him on the wings of that great speckled bird

[@brucelyda4561]

Doesn't get any better. It's a shame Oswald didn't get into country music hall long before he got in. Almost dead before he received the honor. Some of younger generation get in early with no talent.

[@captainjacksparrow4447]

Melpass brothers check it out ❤

[@adamhill9113]

Plz, who played dobro?

[@louieenos3091]

My Papa's favorite song.

[@Jocko4444]

Brother Oswald on the dobro.

[@caindobro]

Oz played this tune with such ease.

[@dannyc.jewell8788]

Donald Trump theme song

[@rickcarmack5850]

This melody has been copied more times than the bible

[@rossie714]

Yes. Overcopied and lyrics rewritten way too many times by way too many artists.

[@davidjones9518]

Pretty song❤

[@howardmartin9062]

Beautiful song Love it

[@shelbymosley2636]

He used to play with my great grandma. Especially this song so it's very close to my family

[@davidholton9667]

Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

[@JamesYork-op6zb]

I know that is right

[@ruanch.2513]

Qual é nome da banda?

[@rneustel388]

This is so beautiful it makes my heart hurt.

[@JamesYork-op6zb]

Yes I know

[@gurrando3a6]

Mr.Acuff was a great man.

[@rogerjeffrey]

Thought not Ball

[@peggyholt139]

Amen

[@purr_cilla]

Love this song so much!

[@ndeankansacaleb8850]

👏👏

[@young1939]

I was attempting to learn to play this on my guitar and my wife remembered it as " I know God didn't make honky tonk angels." So we checked it out and found the verse in Jeremiah that the song references. No one has ever been able to do justice to this song than Roy Acuff. 🥰💕❤️

[@maureenwatts2445]

Thank you - love your voice and this song- play your music so much 🌺

[@davidholton9667]

Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

[@maryshoemaker1111]

One of the first songs, I sang, as a child. If you listen it tells a story. Found in Jeremiah 12: 9.

[@lornebain3659]

😀😀

[@jdb10715]

Listening to this barefooted as I dip corn bread in glass of buttermilk, as I look for a washtube string instrument to accompany this great song. Bring on the old time country.

[@devakikaren]

How did "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" get away with stealing this same vintage gospel melody? I don't understand.

[@pitbull9318]

The Carter Family’s Blue Eyes came first.

[@harryjenks7188]

Sounds like "Only God Can Make Honkey Tonk Angels."

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

My dad liked Roy a cuff and this song.

[@donaldjenk8865]

Hello how are you doing my friend?

[@tango-bravo]

He had one hell of a hairline for a dude his age

[@wandahelms6331]

Did he have a granddaughter? And what was her name?

[@gurrando3a6]

OZ is the Master of the doughbro.

[@Barnabuspress]

My late grandfather’s favorite song and singer

[@marciahenderson2141]

What happened to these songs today

[@debbieharrison1911]

BEAUTIFUL SONG

[@dirtworshiper2800]

What a treasure. Thank you Roy.

[@pf2879]

George Jones’ idol. Nice song.

[@joycethurmond4812]

Miss the old country music

[@gregjarnigan3515]

Knoxville!

[@sharynbender2572]

love it

[@DocHollidayRet]

He was Great.

[@budlightrebel28]

Great stuff

[@jimboslice9472]

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