Hillary Klug - Cotton Eyed Joe - Triplets

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Hillary Klug fiddles, sings, and dances "Cotton Eyed Joe." Just wait. 2 minutes into the video, two more Hillarys appear and perform a triple fiddle arrangement with sophisticated choreography.
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[@johnbockelie3899]

I am glad to see this type of song music and dance still exist today. Very talented individuals performing here.😊

[@daveh2504]

Agreed

[@Chad-li9gh]

❤❤THAT WAS GREAT!!❤❤❤MY GOD KEEP BLESSING THE THREE OF YOU WITH THE GREATEST LOVE OF MUSIC ❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@laurieboyette9569]

These girls are all so beautiful and extremely talented! Singing,dancing and playing the violin at the same time! Wow!

[@frootlooper]

😂

[@user-xg5vr9ry6z]

It’s the same girl, camera trick

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

My god, that was absolutely fantastic! And the trio of identical sisters are so talented! I wish them a long, happy, and musical life! It's been 50 years since I was at my last Fiddler's convention in North Carolina, that was a very good year!!

[@susanlund967]

You know it's the same girl, right?

[@JustinHonaker]

@@susanlund967 The video title IS misleading, to be fair.

[@robertallred2368]

Hearing this reminds me of how they need to put the country back in country music.

[@blacksabbathwarlock]

What people don't know is how hard it is to play a musical instrument and sing and dance all at the same time. Absolutely fabulous

[@charlesinglin]

Very talented young lady.

[@halkael2317]

In reality, unless you can do this, you will never know how hard it is... I'm thinking anyone who can sing, dance or play an instrument would fully understand the degree of difficulty it must be to do all three simultaneously. Even if they only had two of those skills, I'm sure they would realize the difficulty. I can't sing or dance, or play any instruments, all I see is two feet doing different shit than both hands... AND legible vocabulary to top it all off!! I'm thinkin WTF? That's FIVE different actions happening all at once, and all in sync!! Of the four lobes the brain has, shes using five of them! Believe me... for a guy who can barely walk and chew gum, I fully understand the talent this girl has!! Lmao... but no... I will NEVER know how hard it is.

[@HillaryKlug]

The hard part in this video is trying to remember the choreography. Haha. It’s way easier for me to improvise a dance. I’m also smiling:) It took me a while to learn to smile while doing all these things at once 😉 Yeah, and I’m also proud of the fact that I’m doing my version of this song, and I came up with the choreography:) I’m super proud of my ability to be creative and be able to develop my own style😁

[@halkael2317]

@@HillaryKlug I'm not sure how your video became a suggestion, but I saw Cotton Eyed Joe and clicked on it... this was so not what I was expecting, and most definitely I'm not disappointed!! The awesomeness we stumble upon while click surfing KZbin!! Curious, the two talents that join you, siblings? Or just two that resemble you while dressed the same? I'm thinking not many people in this world are that talented, then two more showed up!!?? It's either that kind of skill must be related, or... there's something in the water where you live! Haha You're awesome!!

[@HillaryKlug]

Probably something in the water;)

[@LawrenceRhodes]

This part of American culture should never be lost.

[@lennartgosman3640]

Would be an excellent idea to stop shooting guns and let the macho boys learn this shit. Problem solved!

[@bobsg35]

@@lennartgosman3640 You can do both.

[@howardmckeown7187]

agreed

[@perkjrerichsen3722]

Agree, but isn't this Irish culture?

[@lennartgosman3640]

@@perkjrerichsen3722 all those things are from Europe. Only Mac Donald's is real American culture.

[@sweetcakes3706]

I was totally mesmerized while watching your performance, Hillary. Playing the fiddle, singing, and dancing at the same time is no easy feat. Heck….I can barely walk and chew gum at the same time. You put a smile on my face. Thank you! ❤️

[@anderstermansen130]

Why do you call the violin for fiddle?

[@patriciajrs46]

​@@anderstermansen130Because they are the same thing.

[@johndavis-cf5wf]

Amen.

[@TheWorthlessKing]

As a mexican man, I absolutely loved this performance. This is beautiful music. Brings me back to the time I lived in Oklahoma and was in a bluegrass band. Cheers from Arkansas! ❤

[@davidgreen9846]

What part of Oklahoma I'm from Lexington

[@TheWorthlessKing]

@@davidgreen9846 Grove

[@royheap5178]

Just found this video, great dancing and clever video work. Look forward to more. Roy (UK)

[@ricktaylor3748]

You're a Spanish man.

[@LX.Zandaaa62]

Fuck does being Mexican have to do with anything ?? And please you're as white as my culo Mr gringo

[@keithmyers247]

I love that you're keeping a tradition alive. Great job young lady.

[@harveytr7106]

I just watched as my daughter, aged 8, who loves singing, dancing and the violin stood in front of this absolutely transfixed. Thank you.

[@roomatoid440]

Tell her to keep practicing and one day, who knows eh!

[@HillaryKlug]

😊 Yay! This comment absolutely warms my heart! Can you give her a message from me? Tell her to dream big and shoot for the stars! ❤️

[@harveytr7106]

@@HillaryKlug I will!

[@railscenes4959]

“Complicated” is an understatement🤪. Beautiful and sweet! Thank you!

[@theviking363]

That is a tremendous amount of pure talent and practice.. y'all's nailed it!!.. BRAVO 👏!!

[@dddurrett]

WOW! It's so nice to see America's musical heritage represented so well, great job.

[@captainchaos3053]

Is it American? I don't care its great!

[@marieryan768]

We’re 60+ years old, sitting on the front porch and never enjoyed anything more!! Thank you, Will and Marie

[@HillaryKlug]

Marie RYAN Aww! Thanks so much! I’m soo glad 😊

[@swyxTV]

aww bless you both

[@mikesmith7780]

God bless you, love your comment!!

[@mikesmith7780]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacobfarnsworth9174]

Liars

[@mariacarter3724]

I miss this music being a Tennessee girl. Your right, bring back the country to country music.

[@backpages1]

A very nice job, young lady, keep at it. America could use a return to yesteryear when this music and manners ruled the day.

[@mainiacvetcamper7446]

I accidentally came across this video, I am so glad that I did. She has so much talent. Violin, singing, and dancing, fantastic! I was transfixed from the very second I started watching this. Simply beautiful, Thank you.

[@jgar611]

She's GREAT! Time for the Grand Old Opry! 😂 BRAVO!

[@valerieshepherd6823]

I don't think we appreciate other people's cultures enough. Hello from Scotland xxx

[@amandagaskill7609]

Thank you from the the US ❤

[@maryisabell8760]

Valerie Shepherd My daughter had lived in GLASGOW for several years . Cheers Mate - from Michigan 🇺🇸

[@leeharris2431]

As a Welshman I’m very surprised how close our traditional dancing is, lovely to watch

[@GenePalmiter]

The people who settled in the hill country were Scotch-Irish in origin.

[@JackSilver1410]

Not surprised, we stole about everything else from Europe.

[@butterbean4195]

where do you think we here in america got our music? from you welsh from the irish from Africa and Italy and so many more countries. and its all put in a big bowel and played and sung.

[@darwindarwin141]

There’s nothing new under the sun, we are all from the same brew

[@robertlawson4306]

A beautiful spirit you have young lady....and of course a gifted artist...so happy to see this musical tradition live on....

[@reidbronson6358]

I grew up on rock and roll but God, how I live this music. Pure American Music. Great job!

[@taoist32]

Reid Bronson Written by a Swede, not an American.

[@woody6754]

@@taoist32 the song was written by 4 different people not just a Swede.

[@thomasd1513]

This is a connection of past and present. I am so grateful to see and hope this continues to diversify opinions of folk music.

[@a.duncan6791]

Walk and chew gum? No problem. Throw in a Sudoku and a Rubik's cube while you're at it. Oh my goodness, what a joy to watch and listen to on a Sunday morning. Wake up America. It doesn't have to be music or dance, but encourage your children to be more than a player of games or watcher of stuff...These could be your children some day.

[@cybersquire]

This is what KZbin should be about. Everything shines, from the performance to the technical wizardry. Hats off to Ms. Klug and crew! This young lady is worth 10,000 Logan Pauls.

[@diverdownaaron]

Who is Logan Paul? Oh, never mind...

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

If she had a red hat on she would of been banned.

[@erichighsmith7299]

Exactly, when most people think of youtube they (well my parents/family) think of those stupid 'trending' videos on youtube. KZbin has great content, like this... just have to search for it.

[@jfwfreo]

I can think of at least 50 KZbin channels (covering many different genres) that have really good content and deserve to get more exposure than they do and a lot of channels (including some channels run by VERY large media entities) that have nothing but junk. (and that get all the promotion specifically because they are big media companies run by the likes of Rupert Murdoch)

[@davidarnold9324]

She sings, she dances; and she plays a mean fiddle! She is also beautiful! She deserves fame and fortune!

[@Wylie777]

Humility

[@Tony07UK]

Where did 'fame and fortune' ever make anyone happy? .. it's the most over-rated cliche of all time. Those who strive for vanity and materialism have a false sense of values.

[@davidarnold9324]

@@Tony07UK Well sure if those are one's sole pursuits.

[@alexs5480]

Tony07UK, *it's great when somebody still can understand it in western society*

[@allwinds3786]

She won't get it in the United States.

[@Therealphillipsphamily]

Humans never cease to amaze me. Thank God.

[@rosssouthwell8678]

American culture, very unique, thanks ladies

[@bradh74]

I was like are those twins? Triplets!? What's going on here? That was awesome! What a way to modernize a such a classic by a beautiful young lady.....ladies lol. I really enjoyed that I wish my Dad was here to see it. Don't stop reinventing the classics. Good luck and God Bless.

[@johndavis-cf5wf]

Amen.

[@robertwelch5402]

A dance step Instrument talent A sound singing voice. You are on the way to the big top young lady. WE LOVE YOU! THANX for your hard work!

[@randomviewer2770]

Songs like these are the real OGs of American music

[@Gene-dm6pm]

Love to see this young lady keeping up southern music, dance and singing alive and well! She is such an inspiration and amazing to watch. Add the other two talented girls and you’re all amazing!!!!

[@joecesarano4301]

Well done precious Hillary. And good eye compliments to the folks supporting and encouraging you/ Thank you.

[@mule8345]

Wow, I am a Hispanic person and I am in love with this. Music....we love it in my military unit....amazing job

[@YoshiYamamoto]

What does race have to do with what kind of music you like? LOL.....

[@jimbarbour1197]

Yoshi Yamamoto Don’t confuse race with culture, and culture has a great deal to do with what we like.

[@EarthenDemon126]

Multitasking to a whole new level

[@RightwingCook]

SUCH MULTI-TALENTS WONDERFUL THANK YOU!

[@albundy8919]

three hillarys dancing with a fiddle? the perfect trifecta! thanks for sharing!

[@johnhunter7386]

I'll bet your parents were beside themselves with pride seeing you beside yourself! Awesome! So refreshing to see a young person who isn't following the crowd and excelling with her God given talents and enjoying herself doing it! God bless you!

[@allanapel123]

This is superb. Double stopping fiddle, singing and dancing all in one. Thank you 🤘

[@wendellenthorn2205]

These ladies are terrific

[@richwilliam3378]

It's good to see some talented young people who haven't forgotten their folk music and traditions - go girls.

[@FrenchViking466]

Rich William Girl

[@alsetwheats]

Can't get enough of Hillary and this video. Every weekend I come back to sit back and watch. After a crappy week it's so nice to know beautiful humans are out there doing nice things for the rest of us. Thanks Hillary 💕

[@emncaity]

seconded

[@paulwilliams8555]

I totally empathize. You and I both need to get out more.

[@kimberlypatton9634]

Well said! There's more than enough ugly in this world and not enough of this to make me want to get up and clog again at 60! But my little sister was a clogging tornado and so wonderful!

[@robmoloney9040]

What an artist. Beautiful in every way possible. I love how your boots of choice are riding boots. A true country girl. Awesome Hillary. Thanks.

[@tallcoolbluie]

What an absolute delight watching these remarkably talented young women!! They were exquisitely in sync and gorgeously harmonic. Watching Hillary sing, dance and play her fiddle SIMULTANEOUSLY was humbling... I can’t do any of those things, let alone all 3 at the same time. You gals ROCK!! Carry on and go far, best wishes to you!!

[@martynbatty2318]

Brilliant 😊

[@debbiefabro887]

It's the same girl.

[@williamhill3751]

Nice thing to watch with good music. In all the mess we have in the world today this is soothing.

[@myhammyjammy3018]

U Ladys are amazing, American oldschool music at its best. Thank you. 🇺🇸😊

[@judgeovyoursoulvo8685]

wait for it... wait for it... lol

[@paulc5333]

Loved this. The traditional step dancing and fiddle... wonderful keep the art alive.

[@k3lvd]

That was absolutely spectacular 😍 👏 well done ladies 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇲.

[@BruceElliott]

"ladies"? ;-)

[@lizarrrdbeth]

That is some bad ass fiddle playing! Ain't no devil coming down to Georgia anytime soon !!!!

[@xray7908]

How in the world anybody gives a thumbs down to a pretty girl performing traditional music in an honest, unadorned way that proves she's doing it for the love of her art is beyond me... there are just a few lost and miserable souls in the world who are haters. It's their problem, not yours, hon.

[@theone-mz5ut]

Haven't you heard? They hate white people.

[@danielwarpaint1963]

@@theone-mz5ut yes, you're right.

[@banshee37]

Sometimes a thumbs down is the only way to tell yt to not suggest more of that. Unfortunately the possibilities to manage your recommedations on yt aren't very plenty. Sure, somtimes it's just haters ;)

[@xray7908]

@@banshee37 Hey, thanks, I never thought of that. All this time I thought people were being crappy - they're just trying to get YT to not give that kind of suggestion? There should be a better way, but I get it.

[@HillaryKlug]

@@xray7908 Then they should make a "don't show this content" button. Geez.

[@debopriyodas2200]

I'm from India and I came across your video just randomly and discovered that I like this gènre of music and truly listening to American country music and tunes gives me a different kind of relaxation and nostalgia....... belonging from such a diverse country I still love this tune. Hats off to your performance ❤️🇮🇳❤️🇺🇸

[@leofitzsimon8563]

Absolutely stunning, such talent.... and just for fun she decides to sing too!!!!

[@SW38357]

Wooow! Just when I thought it couldn't get any better! Great mix of traditional mountain songs and dance. Thank you Hillary.

[@xsiunnu]

It is like the Hills are alive! With the sound of music!!! ❤

[@HillaryKlug]

Funny enough, I’m in Austria at the moment 😂😂

[@bonniegarcia9103]

I think you mean the Hillarys are alive with the sound of music! 😂

[@jefftidwell8142]

I saw you perform down town one ✨ night about a year ago and it was like Moses parting the red sea you have the ability to stop folks in there tracks I'm happy to see your still making music every where you go keep doing what you love Hillary

[@joewodon4338]

MOST EXCELLENT!!!!! I grew up listening to the Cotton Eye Joe at Gilleys in the 70’s. Your music took me back to the dance floor.

[@gothama7522]

Why anyone wants to dislike for such talent? if not interested just go away

[@GRKNG]

Exactly what the hell is wrong with people. I never click the dislike if the content is insanely offensive.

[@AmbientMike]

could be they were expecting just a fully acoustic performance, maybe they weren't a fan of it stylistically, there would be a whole number of reasons. Why even give a fuck? I see this kind of comment all the time, let people do what they want, not like it matters anyway, it helps the algorithm to get more views regardless.

[@gothama7522]

@@AmbientMike So you just ignore my comment buddy without giving a f**k. I did what i want by commenting. cheers

[@AmbientMike]

@@gothama7522 ...so you just ignore the dislike bar and not give a fuck and let THOSE people do what they want aswell. You literally asked a question in your OP bud

[@gothama7522]

@@AmbientMike you the one who said dont give a fu*k and just move on. so why you even commenting here without ignoring my comments and moving on

[@kennethdamewoodjr8276]

The Americana version of Riverdance. Well played ladies !!!!

[@brianmcgovern6207]

Back to her Irish roots

[@robertducat582]

So glad to see her here She is INCREDIBLY TALENTED

[@robertducat582]

@Hillary Klug just don't give away the present my wife is getting for Christmas because of you

[@chriszelez7970]

I love this, so much American talent.

[@debbiep952]

I grew up in a town named Fiddletown in Calif. We had a Fiddlers contest once a year and Main St (there were only 2 streets 😁) would be blocked off and packed with people. One of the ranchers would park a flatbed hay trailer across the street and that was the stage. It was amazing! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and bringing back such wonderful memories. Keep up the good work and please share more. Much love and peace during these difficult times to you and your family ❤️

[@robertdankovich6545]

YES it was complicated... it was tough just playing the fiddle much less singing and dancing then three parts...WOW!!! YOU MADE IT LOOK EASY!!!

[@corin164]

Three unappreciated talented young girls.

[@ephgm]

Aren't they all the same girl?

[@Captain_Gargoyle]

This girl is amazing. Singing, playing, tapping...this is what great entertainment looked like before TV and radio. Brava!

[@portknoxx7]

I’m a polak/german american and I love appalachian culture..the beautiful synthesis and salad bowl of American culture. God Bless!

[@HillaryKlug]

Thanks! Did you know that Middle Tennessee fiddle music is unique for having some blues elements? I reckon since it's so close to Memphis.

[@Murph_gaming]

@@HillaryKlug you mean Nashville? Memphis is in West Tennessee, Nashville is Middle Tennessee.

[@oaktadopbok665]

KZbin is the greatest thing to happen for the musical arts ever.

[@cathytice6370]

All I can hear is, 'Thank God I'm a Country Boy'. This is a lovely rendition and lovingly referenced.

[@cathytice6370]

Actually,... John Denver referenced it.... But it's reminiscent of both, I what I meant...

[@davehooper4498]

Well I was totally mesmerized. That was such talent I've never seen before. So very difficult to do what you did. Absolutely amazing. You are a beautifully gifted young lady. I couldn't take my eyes of your dancing and playing . I feel hypnotized. AWESOME

[@BirdmanNorfolk]

Just amazing Hillary!, I can sing and dance, but play like that at the same time, never!

[@SkiesOnHigh]

Wow! That dancing is awesome! I learned today what buck dancing is.

[@davemike90]

violins played in a great hall or banjos played where ever... Both equally GREAT, Yes

[@daniellefraser6199]

We absolutely loved it here in the U.K.!! You'll give the Irish fiddler's a run for their money!! ❤️☘️🍀🎻🏆

[@mrosck1]

This is just what I need right now...this is beautiful and strong! God bless the real America, that stands for values and heritage!

[@LOVECATO1]

Tremendous talent! Go young girl!!

[@peterroland5938]

LOVELY 😊 THANK YOU 🙏

[@twood3270]

Simply STUPENDOUS! I’ve watched Hillary for the past three years, and I can’t wait for her next video with her magical playing on the fiddle. Many thanks, Hillary.

[@williamriley99]

It's an old Appalachian dance Called Clogging. Nice to see it's not a lost art. Well done ladies!

[@mikejenkins2355]

Well done indeed. Though I don't think there are more than one lady. I watched it again and I believe instead of triplets it's just her playing all 3 parts

[@williamriley99]

@@mikejenkins2355 after your comment I rewatched it myself and i believe you are correct.

[@davidwright7193]

Someone nailed steal plates to their clogs and it became tap....

[@davidwright7193]

Oh and clog dancing is well known in the north of England so it is older than the US.

[@williamriley99]

@@davidwright7193Well only in part. This version of Appalachian dance derives from multiple cultures and continents. Please see: websites.iclog.us/History_of_Clogging.html

[@qbranch007]

That was awesome. You are very talented Hillary.

[@rogerhawkins6433]

Brilliant - straight out of Ireland! To be sure!

[@MonkeyLillianLouise2016]

Wow, this is absolutely adorable!!! We are from Texas and can totally appreciate the great job on the fiddle, the dancing and the singing!!! Thanks for the fun! Thumbs up!!!

[@HillaryKlug]

Aww! Thanks so much:) We worked hard, but it was so fun!! I'll be in Texas in September. In the Austin area. Stay tuned to see when and where! I'll post it on my website hillaryklug.com

[@MrBenHaynes]

Super sweet performance. I bet she eats all of her greens. Mesmerised by those lithe legs, what a set of action pins!

[@j.r.warren5794]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? It's a happy song and she's talented.

[@LuckystrikeNQ]

Yeah, new idiots born every day you know.

[@andersuberman683]

@warren lynch You can't cure stupid, but you can beat it with a big stick.

[@allardfreichmann3733]

Yes I can. ! thumb down is coming.

[@j.r.warren5794]

@@allardfreichmann3733 No, really did you have to tell me you are a hater? Do you think it's going to ruin my day? Not gonna happen. You're the hater not me. Excuse me while I laugh at you. Bye.

[@JimCullen]

​@@j.r.warren5794I don't know why specifically, but I can say that the video is very much not what I expected when I clicked it. I'm not gonna thumbs down, but someone else who came in expecting what I was might get well have done so. The video is titled "Cotton Eye Joe", but the song being played is a completely different one from the one I've heard a hundred times before. I don't know what this tune is.

[@jacquesklein2239]

Thank you so much for spreading this kind of music that makes you happy. Big applause from France. 👍😊

[@caltonfollows2168]

BLOODY HELL ! - NOW THERE'S 3 OF THEM ! - What, - are they growing them on TREES over there ?! That was bloody great. - Love from Australia.

[@manuelcalvillo4660]

Loved it, as a violinist I appreciate the music and the fun that it delivers.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

I came here at the end of a day full of bad news, and I was genuinely impressed by your performance! I leave with a smile and a lighter heart - Thank you Hillary!

[@jpblauvelt]

Couldn’t keep my eyes off the screen. Beautiful music. Dance is fantastic as is the fact they are in lock-step ❤

[@seppleiss2865]

....jedes ihrer Videos verströmt Freude.....und das liegt bestimmt nicht nur an der Musik 🎶...phantastisch!!!!!

[@ricardoninohe]

Love people who give light to our souls... Thanks Lady!!!

[@freedapeeple4049]

I saw a teenage girl carrying a violin case in a restaurant today. I chatted with her and her family a bit and passed your channel name on to her. I hope your videos can be an inspiration to her.

[@elmateo624]

Outdoor Cement racquetball court, open top . Coast Guard base in Puerto Rico. 1989 or so. Country boy in the USCG from Franklin, NC used to play his fiddle in there. The sound was unreal, haunting. Like your sound. Thanks for your gift to us non-musicians!

[@janejenkins7476]

She is amazing!!!

[@TheRudydog1]

Multi tasking multi talented young ladies! Bravo...

[@Timbales1979]

TheRudydog1 1 girl, not 3.

[@donb3557]

Multi talented I imagine that the young lady enjoyed making this as much as I enjoyed watching it👍

[@markprice1647]

My grandad taught me to play the piano every Sunday and it gave me a real appre😂of music that I hold dear to my heart until this day.. That is why I am here😘😘😘

[@thomascooney6644]

She’s quite accomplished & gifted love of music you pray twice 😊

[@blueskies3658]

So nice to see something that uplifts the spirit. I smiled all the way through it. Very talented girls. God bless.

[@carolsbrown9336]

Great job hope to see more.

[@SoulfulTruth]

"girls" ?

[@blueskies3658]

YEP.

[@Kirke182]

You realize that was one person and not 3, right?

[@SoulfulTruth]

@@Kirke182 Blue Skies does not realize that - and will soon be in for a shock.

[@Rhythmwatch]

She's the proof that humanity is not only bad - there's still hope out there 😎🙂😎🙂

[@robertwhitey6621]

Absolutely Fabulous !!!

[@passamaquoddy8311]

This has become the anthem of the German womens national soccer team at the EM in England. Thank you!!!

[@Forevertrue]

So Sweet Americana is the best. God Bless Y'all !

[@Jmail3783]

I've watched and listened to your playing and dancing for a while now, and loved it. NOW I find you have a gorgeous voice to go along with this? WOW. Tonight....I win! Thank you, young lady, you just made my day.