"Hot Rod Lincoln" - Bill Kirchen & Redd Volkaert

Guitar Jedi Bill Kirchen & Redd Volkaert perform the Americana classic "Hot Rod Lincoln," recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas.
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This week on Ozark Highlands Radio, legendary guitar virtuosos, songwriters, and Telecaster Jedi Bill Kirchen and Redd Volkaert recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, interviews with these two guitar giants. Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark original Mike McGee performing the traditional song “Rank Strangers.” Writer, musician, and traditional dancer Aubrey Atwater guides us through a cultural transposition of the traditional song “One Morning in May.”
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[@dynacologyst4151]

Is it just me or did anyone else want this to go on forever???

[@billp4]

Just you.

[@Music-lx1tf]

Oh yeah I remember here it's Hot Rod Lincoln as a kid lying in my bed listening to my crystal radio set and I'm sure there's very very few people left out there who knows what a crystal radio set is

[@leehaelters6182]

Music, well, I’m one of ‘ em, I guess. And I did the same, lay in my bed at night listening to Cousin Brucie in North Eastern NJ. My dad gave me that crystal set. Wish I had it now to show my own boy. L

[@Music-lx1tf]

@@leehaelters6182 well sir actually I made my crystal radio set my old man take an old rifle barrel stuck it in the ground and use that as the ground and had a wire under the eaves of our house has my radio antenna I used to get signals from all over the United States late at night

[@leehaelters6182]

@@Music-lx1tfBoss, man!

[@bobbyb2833]

@@leehaelters6182 Cousin Brucie...wow haven't heard that name in a looong time. I was in Connecticut then....oh yeah QUACK, QUACK

[@amoskowitz0103]

Built a couple...

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

I came here for Hot Rod Lincoln but stayed for all the iconic riffs ha

[@leeorsborn8842]

I could not stop smilin.

[@floodway2955]

Wow what memories. Thanks..

[@charlie-obrien]

Looking at the thumbnail, I thought how can a version of "Hot Rod Lincoln" be nearly 8 minutes. After listening I wished it would have gone on longer. A great song, by great pickers and a tribute to the legendary players we have all loved. Never stop driving that sound!

[@TheCWHatton]

The sad part is... I can only like this once. CHEERS!

[@brucemcdonald1114]

How classy of the unbelievable Redd Volkeart to play back up. Such a great guy.

[@scottouellette9411]

Commander Cody and his lost planet airmen. My first crystal set was from Heathkit mailorder back in 1958 580 megahertz I use to listen to the Grand Ole Oprey on Saturday nights.I lived up north and it came in perfect especially in the winter months.

[@crazytimes9989]

Ok its been a while since I have been here and I'm still in love. Omg. Dancing in my seat. Who wants to dance?

[@carlaaustin7223]

They are excellent. They are magnificent players. Talented. Our country has a lot of extremely talented musicians and singers.

[@mosrite60]

Redd Volkaert one of the most underrated guitar player today. But recognized by his peers. Amazing talent. mos60

[@donziperk]

I just about fell over when this popped up on my recommendations. I went to high school with Redd in Surrey British Columbia Canada. He could play great in high school and always wondered where he wound up, I remember him building a guitar in our woodwork class. Great guy always enjoyed hanging out with him.

[@mosrite60]

@@donziperk yep, true blue Canadian!

[@tedshredz58]

Fantastic. Surrey, you say? I’d better look for them- this was really creative and fun to watch and listen to.

[@brucemcdonald1114]

Under rated is such an over rated word.

[@dapete]

The Ginger Rogers to Bill's backwards improv

[@clos5700]

I love when the guitar becomes a storyteller of it’s own.

[@user-kk9ww2dg3z]

Thanks to both of you gentlemen. I was blessed to have met and picked with both of you. Hey Redd watch out for those old guys that spill Zimas blahahaha. Bill thanks for the conversation at the commander show in San Jose.

[@MrMusicguyma]

Bill is constantly changing the tempo, and Redd is with him every step of the way. Amazing talent from both these guys. Don King! :)

[@11calman]

Sorry to say mate, But "Red" was One step ahead all the way through the song

[@MrMusicguyma]

@@11calman Mate, it may be hard to justify that opinion. ;) This was Bill Kirchen's own comic and unique arrangement, honed over decades, of a simpler Charlie Ryan song from 1955. Bill began playing it with Commander Cody in 1970s. Later, as a solo act. Bill added all those tributes to the other guitar players and random folks. I will opine that Redd is the most versatile Tele player that I have ever heard and I have heard quite a few, including the Hellecasters, Albert Lee, James Burton, Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan and on and on. Leo Fender's simple but innovative guitar is in good hands ;)

[@11calman]

@@MrMusicguyma, Yes, at over 80yrs, I must confess that I have followed all those great players that you have mentioned, But I suppose that, because I live in the great Southern Hemisphere of Auckland New Zealand (where we are a day ahead of the rest of the world), Redd Volkaert's rhythm was most probable on NZ time, one step ahead.--- "Bill Kirchen" has always been great

[@MrMusicguyma]

@@11calman hehehe :) You are right, of course, Redd is from British Columbia, closer to NZ time than Bill, who is from Michigan

[@richardhill657]

MrMusicguyma rock roll was so fun

[@dannytaylor3570]

Bill and Redd were at the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival in British Columbia last summer and they did this very same song. Bill Kirchen was at another festival that I was at a few years ago. I saw him walking around the festival grounds with his wife and I went up to him and told him that i really enjoyed his show and that he was my favourite performer of the festival. He was quite delighted to hear that and share a moment with a fan, as was his wife.

[@BudgetRC_Channel]

The two most versatile Telecaster players on one stage!

[@johnny-r]

For anyone here who doesn't play guitar: this is a LOT harder than it looks.

[@elmermiller3739]

I'M ALMOST 59. YA'ALL ARE THE MOST BAD - ASS REAL DEAL JAMMERS FOR SHOWIN' US OL' FELLOWS KEEP ON GOIN'!!!!!!!

[@chipsterb4946]

I saw Bill Kirchen play few years ago at a small venue in Richmond, Virginia. Having loved Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen way back in high school, it was a delight to hear him play. He had a Tele with no finish on the front - the wood was more faded and beat up than an old deck. I wanted to ask him about it and get a closer look at the few pedals he was using, so I tried at intermission. He couldn’t have been more friendly and approachable. He told me the Tele originally was a “burst” and showed me the one small spot on the back that still retained some finish. Funny, humble, and an absolute master of his instrument. Thanks Bill!

[@normc8169]

Looking at those two legends makes me glad to be alive.

[@funkmasterblaster5921]

I've always liked this song...from the first time I heard it..

[@cycloptical26]

Kirchen should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame based on this song only.

[@bif3578]

cycloptical26 listening to him play this is better than a trip to the RR HoF.

[@Stratster68]

I agree.

[@bison2022]

Charlie Ryan wrote and recorded this tune. Charlie wrote this tune in response to Arkie Shibleys song Hot Rod Race in 1950 which the Melody is identicle to Hot Rod Lincoln, just slower. Charlie Ryan wrote Hot Rod Lincoln in 1955 as a single,the album by the same name was released in 1960. That was the first LP I ever bought. My album was signed by Charlie just before his passing in Spokane aprox.10 years ago. He signed the cover and the record multiple times,a character to say the least. A couple facts to get this blurb straight. The Lincoln is a 1955 and built by the railroaders in Livingston Montana. It was a V12 with overdrive, not a V8 as Commander Cody wrote. To fit the Model A's body on the Lincoln frame,the driveshaft had to be shortened two feet. A Minnesota native,he lived in Spokane and Libby Montana. He died in Spokane. If you listen to the late great Arkie Shibleys Hot Rod Race, I think he should be in the ranks of one of the first creators of Rock and Roll and in the Grand Ole Opera. Check him out please. He should be recognized as well as Charlie Ryan.

[@onepunchgeorge9251]

@@bison2022 well put friend.

[@Buckarooskiczek]

Patrick Ford thanks for the background on this song...pretty amazing! BTW, Bill Kirchen will someday be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his own right, (though not particularly for this song...and probably after he’s dead.)

[@angelmaldonado7967]

Man it is so great to see two music legends just a pickin and a grinin.

[@70snuttodd95]

This guy is crazy talented

[@YeOldeTowneCryer]

Bill is so good. It takes incredible talent to play all those different styles so accurately

[@MrRich-yp7eu]

Just amazing! Redd is on the right side. He played for the Merle Haggard band as well as many others. Bill Kirchen played with Commander Cody and many others. If you have listened to much country music in the last thirty years or so, you have heard these guys. Just incredible. Redd was actually born in 1958.

[@MitchellMaichak-ze7mr]

A coupla Telecaster Masters ! Gotta love them butterscotch black guards !!!

[@glenncalzada1707]

Always loved this song.

[@brucehanson4147]

STANDING OVATION IN MY OFFICE RIGHT NOW!!!!

[@amyhannacolby4838]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@EzyDzy85]

HIGHLY entertained!!!👏👏👏

[@BTFOOMNY]

Wow. Old enough to recognize them all.

[@tyecook9630]

Me too...still trying to figure out if that's sad or not...

[@daneheule5593]

Tye Cook what’s the option. 😀

[@BTFOOMNY]

@@daneheule5593 too young to know most of them (David Gilmour's grandchildren just think he's some old guitar player who used to be famous), or dead. LOL

[@kbjerke]

That's the BEST version EVER!! You young'uns got a lots o' talent!!

[@russwillbe4918]

love this old school Texas.

[@andyhughes9763]

These old BOYS are smoken and damn good entertainment. Could see and listen to these boys any time and if y'all are ever near Greenville SC give us a holler and we'll get a jam going.

[@roberthastings708]

Both these guys are legends in my book. I first found Bill when he was in the 1970s when he played at the 'Dillo with Comander Cody. And Red ... oh man. Thanks for posting.

[@news603redux]

Scary amount of talent right here.

[@larrydering1598]

Both are my favorite Telecaster gods. This is historical and cool.

[@starjunkie2804]

I'll only play a "Tele" myself. They have a life and a soul all their own and they all sound different. They somehow become part of your body.

[@ltsgarage7780]

This song was like a theme song for me when I was a kid. These two do a Very good job of playing up to my memories

[@6thwatergateplumber]

Fabulous to hear all of those distinct recognizable sounds from all of those different performers...great job!

[@kevinelliott5823]

M CUBED and all from a pine tele with a pine neck even!

[@dzyanist]

Now THAT was absolootely friggin AMAAAZING..!!! WOWW.., Some AWESOME Geetar..!!!!! 🎸☠👍🎸

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

I remember when that song was played played on the radio.

[@robertscott2210]

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. A one hit wonder, but a great song you had to turn up to eleven when it came on! 📻😁👍

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

I had a crystal radio set when I was a kid but it was on the FM I first heard this tune by Commander Cody. Still great!

[@securenc1]

Fun to watch and listen to this... simply entertaining!

[@dwightarnold6980]

2 OF THE BEST RIGHT HERE FOLKS,,,!

[@jimwortham8634]

Thanks so much definitely best Hot Rod Lincoln ever heard

[@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar]

I only discovered Bill Kirchen this morning, and already I am hooked!!

[@michaelcrampton4643]

Going to look these guys up and fill my office with great music all day everyday.

[@c-tv3164]

I actually feel bad for the people who have never heard this. And, Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. All the way. Both of them.

[@250txc]

Ain't this a cool song! Kirchen is guitar master! Redd and Bill bounced off each very creatively during the entire song... My hats off to these fellows!

[@donziperk]

I was stunned when this popped up on my recommendations.I went to Highschool with Redd in Surrey British Columbia Canada. It was so good to hear him play, he was good in school but he sounds amazing now. He was so into music he built a guitar in our woodwork class. Great guy always enjoyed hanging out with him. Always wondered what he was doing now.

[@patriciajrs46]

All of those are some of my favorite songs. I bet you two could play just about anything. Nice notes.

[@ronaldmartino2610]

Outstanding performance! Brought me back to when I first heard this song in 1970

[@TheWoodmanification]

Was at Half Priced Books a few months ago and Bill was doing a free concert. Definite treat for sure

[@johngilmore6272]

When I'm on a long haul this song and Bob Seagers Get out of Denver can carry me for 500 miles thumbs up brothers

[@williamarnn5240]

That and Jackson Browne, "won't you stay, just a little bit longer, please, please, please say you will, say you will." I never turned on the radio until I was getting tired, but a little Seger, or little Jackson Browne, and I'd get my thousand miles a day, legit

[@cavecookie1]

Well, you look just like a Commie, and you might just be a member... Haven't heard that one for years!

[@michaelgaley9532]

I saw Hot Rod Lincoln and got some outstanding renditions of all of the great players of all times. Thanks for the memories.

[@tombaker6082]

That was awesome! Talk about entertainment that was SO much fun 😎

[@rogeranderson6980]

I was in Lexington a.young 16 years old boy and his 13 years old brother played. The16 year old played the guitar the 13 year old played the piano. They were with out doubt the greatest at their age I have ever heard. And the nicest and polite beyond belief.

[@harleym50]

Never heard Hot Rod Lincoln played that way, Loved it

[@rich3371]

One of the coolest things I've ever seen

[@mellissadalby1402]

Bill Kirchen is such a cool dude. He's got the most amazing left hand in my opinion.

[@krissmee8353]

They certainly seemed to be getting the hang of things towards the end.

[@rpm2dayg648]

What a great treasure you two are!

[@woolyhighlander7280]

Wow soooo talented, this was entertainment at it's finest and fun !!

[@murrayscott9676]

A classic from when I young. Thanks, a real treat.

[@josephcote6120]

Great version, had me smiling all through.

[@jimwortham8634]

All the way

[@ARichardP]

I was driving that Model A.

[@oldrover3007]

Excellent ! What a Couple of Talented Dude’s , that comes from experience. Thanks !

[@ralphchristianson]

It is amazing how they could get so many great musicians to join in, lots of memories, and all good.

[@scottfrommaryland7658]

Friend of ours had a 50th Birthday party for his wife and hired Bill as the entertainment. He brought his daughter to perform with him. Sure was a memorable evening. He did a set where he sampled about 50 classic songs.

[@johncleary5818]

Great medley of the greats wow

[@lobosololonewolf4391]

I've never heard this version of "Hot Rod Lincoln", but that was awesome !

[@richardunicorn7879]

I love all his riffs!!!!

[@joedavis4150]

... Yeah! Everybody needs a Hot Rod Lincoln!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

serious contender for one of the new best guitar vids on youtube

[@tonymarch5361]

Absolutely phenomenal!!

[@TheMcraemer]

Ah! Brilliant, simply brilliant!

[@Aleboy40]

Awesome Medley

[@donotneed2250]

One the songs I've always enjoyed hearing since I first heard it. I memory of the first time I heard it was in the 1960s.

[@dragan4658]

A nice tribute to other gr8 singers and guitar players alike by including them in this great rendition!

[@oxcarthabu]

Saw Bill Kirchen last month at the Tin Pan in Richmond for his Christmas tour..awesome!

[@tomvitagliano250]

Unbelievable c👏👏👏👏👏👏that brought back soo many memories. Thanks soooo much ! 👍👍👍👏👏👏💪💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mwilliams5849]

This. Was. Amazing. I wanna party with these two!

[@NOWOKEXYZ]

Love this Classic!

[@newinans]

Just isnt words to Express how fantastic these guys are!

[@millibarman]

Loved this since I was about 10!

[@megchow8245]

Love 💕 this version😍

[@michaelcrampton4643]

Out standing!!! Best ever.

[@johnandgloriadunham6488]

This brings back memories!!! Loved it !!!

[@ronpat13]

Thank you. You both are amazing!

[@badcat4707]

Okay , those two guys are way way above the level of "Amazing " !!!! / Gandalf Skillz.

[@davem3929]

Two wonderfully talented guys! Thank you both!

[@TD402dd]

The most entertaining version ever!

[@paulhamilton5420]

Awesome guys !!! Appreciated it totally

[@jehovahuponyou]

*THAT WAS COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!! - - - BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!*

[@johntwang6072]

What great fun! Loads of talent and the Billie Jean King bit caused me to laugh out loud.

[@stellapivovarova5625]

Me toooo! And I rarely laugh.

[@janetharvey8230]

1thing I can say never heard that version loved it. N Don King that was hilarious. NUMBER ONE VIDEO👏👍

[@sijosedire]

Great, thanks for sharing!

[@sidvicioux]

man, red is a champ for pulling that off!!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thanks for the post. really enjoyed. it's all good.

[@mariefrench8058]

Remember this song well reminds me of my brother and his Fleetwood caddy back in the 70's

[@carbidejones5076]

What talent, bless you both.