HOW DID HE DO THAT?! FIRST TIME HEARING! Roy Clark - Folsom Prison Blues | REACTION

[@carloscardona3924]

Besides A Great Player a Great Comedian All around Good Guy

[@ritapearl-im3wv]

I never knew him, yet I miss him. 😢😢😢

[@aaronz9410]

Eddie Van Halen was once asked "what does it feel like to be the greatest guitarist of all time?" His response, "I don't know, go ask Roy Clark." That is the type of respect the guitar greats had for Roy.

[@treeherder2201]

Eddie said the same thing about Alex Lifeson.

[@johnhedtke7571]

Here is my version. So there is at least some truth in what you say. There is an Urban Legend about Roy Clark. Don't know if it is true, choose for yourself. At some point in their life Both Jimi Hedrix and Eddie Van Halen were asked what it is like to be the best guitar player. They said "I don't know go ask ROY CLARK". I know a guy who was in California in the 80's in a Heavy Metal Band. I asked him. He said everybody in the music industry knew Roy Clark was amazing.

[@Alex-dh2cx]

I think his talent in crossing styles from jazz, bluegrass, country, rock, and classical is what really sets him apart

[@kens32052]

I always heard that Eddie asked Roy to give him some guitar lessons.

[@clayhall8104]

Hendrix said exact same thing

[@theresapike4065]

Roy Clark could make me cry with his music and turn around and be rolling on the floor with laughter! He was a master!

[@robbylock1741]

Roy Clark was a musical GENUS! You have to watch other of his performances! And it's not just guitar, if it had strings he could and did play it.

[@ppiechnik]

Yes!!! Please do a reaction to him and Glenn Campbell together!! You will be amazed and entertained!!

[@colleenposadas8415]

banjo

[@galady8632]

Truth!

[@jasonbroom7147]

When watching a classic Roy Clark performance it is very easy to miss how incredibly good he was at just playing the guitar, because he was so entertaining in other ways. I dare say that almost no one achieved the same level of communication, while playing, as Roy Clark did. Then you add in how amazing he was with basically anything with strings on it and you have to concede he was one of the best pickers ever.

[@sergiobuettow4944]

Alot of the country music people from that era didn't get the recognition. Many of them can't read a note of music, never had real lessons, they just did it. Applause!

[@susiesturman8180]

Not just guitar; he played banjo, fiddle, mandolin...if it had strings, I believe Roy could play it!

[@Ronald-i8d7q]

It's amazing how he could get combined humor and the guitar like that

[@tomchristian4304]

Roy Clark was underrated.

[@stuffnuns]

What a joy it is too watch him.

[@vandergrad]

Roy was a brilliant musician who often didn't get enough credit for his monster skills because he loved horsing around and being goofy. He spent years as a cast member of the country music comedy show Hee-Haw, which was a weekly staple in my home when I was little.

[@Bacopa68]

Yeah, but I am sure he got his fair share of the Hee-Haw revenue.

[@vandergrad]

@@Bacopa68 Oh, I think he LOVED doing that show. I just think he didn't often get a chance to show off his musical brilliance there.

[@galady8632]

@@Bacopa68 ... Well deserved fair share. Unlike many others his ego never exceeded his massive talent.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

@@vandergrad I think Roy played second fiddle in the pecking order to Buck Owens who was talented in his own right, but couldn't hold a candle to Roy instrumentally. I was young when it happened but didn't the Buck Owens show morph into Hee Haw? Hence, Buck having top billing. All that said, no conversation or list of, or about the greatest guitarists ever is complete without mentioning Roy Clark.

[@janeames1513]

@@Bacopa68 you would be suprised how little he got paid from hee haw..he did it more b/c he enjoyed the company of his fellow cast members..he used to sit on our front porch and play music live when i was a little kid ...him and the rest of the family would have jam sessions about twice a month at my grandparents house

[@lylesmith3506]

Comedy genius as well as the best guitarist ever.

[@sloobyanthony572]

He played better than anyone else, his finger dexterity was phenomenal, but he didn't act like he was that great.

[@jessestokes6608]

He and Glen Campbell were my original guitar inspirations at 9 to 11. The cameras would show you what they were actually doing.....and I still couldn't figure it out! Clark was amazing...and after that....Page and Hendrix inspired me to finally begin to learn guitar at the age of 15 (1970).

[@raymondanthony8651]

Roy Clark was one of the finest entertainers ever. The number of instruments he MASTERED was incredible. When he added some comedy to his songs and routines, it made it that more amazing to watch. I grew up watching Country legends like him.

[@larasemerad2605]

Johnny Cash, Roy Clark and many famous people played at this prison. Thank you for showing the video. First time seeing it and I love it.

[@dagmar.6954]

Glad you are doing more of Roy Clark. Nice to see a younger person appreciating the talent. I remember watching him as a young girl. Roy was a great entertainer, humble man & super talented. He was both a singer & musician. His guitar & banjo playing are legendary. A lot of musicians & artists today could learn a lot from his style & technique. Glen Campbell & Jerry Reed were also underrated guitarists. But these men paved the way for a lot of musicians today. So many today don't even know who these great artists were.

[@michaelwduffy]

Oh absolutely it’s clear he paved the way for all the performers today…even though they wouldn’t be able to do what he can in a million years 😂😂

[@graybeard2113]

​@@michaelwduffy Sidenote, Glen Campbell was also a member of the early Beach Boys. He's another one.. any style of music, and also considered a top guitarist.

[@sueparras6028]

Glenn Campbell was a top-notch guitar player! Watch him and Roy Clark play Ghost Riders In The Sky! Awesome talent! ❤❤

[@normanhorn275]

I feel bad for you that you didn't experience Roy Clark through the years including his years as co-host of the TV show Hee-Haw. An incredible Comedian and musician. RIP

[@brendaparker3825]

Roy Clark was amazing. He could play the guitar,banjo,fiddle(violin) with such ease. Talented? What an understatement!! He was such a nice man. His personality was just who he was!! R.I.P. MR. CLARK!

[@bb22602]

If it had strings, Roy could play it. We in Virginia are very proud of our fellow Virginian.

[@DanJeys]

I'm a rock and roll fan whent I watched he has it was to see Roy Clark saw him in Branson best there ever was

[@DanJeys]

When I watched hehaw it was to see Roy Clark the best there ever was

[@randycarroll2885]

He also played the Musical instrument called a citar as well as a dobro, Slide guitar..etc.......... He could have played a soap box if you could put a string on it

[@janeames1513]

@@randycarroll2885 as cousin Roy said back in the early 80's ..if it has strings i'll give it a whirl..he played everything to the same calibur...he was a special kind of unique

[@realCaptainSanta]

Watching Roy Clark on the Odd Couple TV show is insane. World Class.

[@jeffking4176]

You can even see when Tony Randall, and Jack Clugman quit acting, and are just at awe. 📻🙂

[@johnbattles1002]

Great episode!

[@johnbattles1002]

@@jeffking4176 , if I remember correctly, I believe The Odd Couple was performed in front of a live audience, as were many sit-coms back in the day. If so, the audience members were probably as mesmerized as Clugman and Randall! I think the applause was real, instead of canned.

[@peacetoyou63]

Roy Clark was the KING of anything with strings!

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Included his shoes.

[@lefty3141591]

Roy Clark is an amazing artist. Some of his other songs: "12th Street Rag" "Malaguena" "Thank God, and Greyhound" "Duelin' Banjos" There is also a duet of Roy and Johnny singing Folsom Prison Blues from the 1980s. Amazing talent with lots of respect of his peers. Thanks for a fun reaction.

[@clarkb1900]

His version of "Great Pretender" is hilarious as well- it's a good showcase of his singing. :D

[@lefty3141591]

@@clarkb1900 I've not seen that one, I'll have to check it out.

[@clintlewis8122]

Someone once asked Eddie Van Halen how does it feel to be the best guitar player in the world. "I don't know, ask Roy Clark."

[@sergiobuettow4944]

Roy Clark also does all those sound effects plus more AND is an unmatched musician on the fiddle! Check his Orange Blossom Special. Or check his many guest starring bits on The Odd Couple with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall! Early 1970's. You'll never forget it!

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

Roy Clark was a GENIUS. He could play anything with strings and he DID. His most impressive number is Malaguena. AMAZING. He was one of a kind. I miss him.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Roy Clark is not just great, he's AMAZING; what he can do to the guitar is insane.....check out "Malagueña"

[@deegomez2089]

My father use to play that, not an easy song 🎶🎵 love how Mr Clark played it.

[@chrisflach5911]

He is amazing on maleguena and classical gas too.

[@hereandthere9023]

It's fun to watch people learn what us old timers knew abt Roy all along. :-)

[@mikefetterman6782]

He is "a Pickin and a Grinnin". Roy and Buck Owens were the hosts of Hee Haw for like a million years. Roy is a premier guitar player in the vain of Jerry Reed (smokey and the bandit truck driver) and Chet Atkins (Mr. guitar).

[@WhiskeyStraightAl]

That put a smile on my face. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing Michael.

[@michaelwduffy]

Thanks so much al!! 🙏

[@jeffmill6683]

I'm not a country lover, but I could watch and listen to Roy Clark all night long.

[@irvsstella]

WATCH MORE ROY CLARKE, you won't be disappointed 😊

[@thewindle]

Roy Clark is in my top ten guitarist. He is not just a guitarist, but if it has strings he could play it. Member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, check out him doing Dueling Banjos with Buck Trent or him and Johnny Cash doing Orange Blossom Special.

[@bugvswindshield]

malaguena!!!!!! MALAGUENA !!!!!! Roy is a MASTER!!!

[@Kitch-hu7tm]

Roy Clark was a master of his trade, but because he added so much humor, he was never as serious as he should have been. One of the all time great performers.

[@darrinlindsey]

He is the greatest guitar player this earth has ever seen. This was early in his career. He never sought out the limelight. He always used comedy in his shows.

[@rljay1941]

Don't discount Tommy Emmanuel from Australia. He is incredible. Glenn Campbell was also super!

[@jlcutright0723]

Grew up with Roy, thanks to the TV show "Hee Haw", and had the great pleasure of seeing him live with my folks at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA, near where I grew up. He loved performing and was skilled in multiple instruments. If y'all get a chance, and have 20 minutes to spare, consider looking up his greatest hits on the channel 'When The Cowboy Sings'. Don't have 20 minutes? Skip to about the 12 minute mark to see/hear him on guitar, banjo and fiddle. I love you, Roy!

[@Cynthia...]

Roy Clark is one of the best guitar/banjo players. Have you seen or heard Dueling Banjos? It was in the movie Deliverance but by someone else. Roy Clark plays it fantastically. ✌

[@michaelwduffy]

No I’ve never seen dueling banjos but I’ve heard a few people comment that!! Will have to check out that movie and video soon tho!!! Thanks Cynthia !!! 😃

[@lefty3141591]

@@michaelwduffy The song is a classic and the movie is rather shocking, but worth checking out. Stars John Voight, Burt Reynolds, and Ned Beatty

[@rogerwalker9191]

@@lefty3141591 Burt Reynolds in the finest acting role he ever did.

[@Werewindle]

Thank you!! I haven't seen this since I was a kid!!

[@freddyhoyt1849]

Hi it’s nice that you show stuff from way back in time thanks

[@michaelwduffy]

Of course lovin this dude so far!!! 😃

[@freddyhoyt1849]

@@michaelwduffy I recently started watching your videos I love all of them keep up the good work

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

Roy Clark is the ultimate musical performer. He plays songs of vastly different styles, and on different instruments, always very well!

[@finnmcool2]

Here is what really blows my mind, he kept perfect time on the guitar while tapping his feet out of time. Try clapping a beat while tapping your foot out of time and see how it goes.

[@TheWadetube]

ROy Clark could play anything, like Classical Gas and that is a spectacular piece all musicians should know with the guitar.

[@blairkimberlin3447]

I had the pleasure of meeting him decades ago. He was so genuine, truly a delightful man to be around😊

[@t-rex3813]

Roy Clark was just playing around when he did this…..incredible performer

[@toddthaxton6149]

Roy Clark could play any stringed instrument. He's one of the best ever. He could play😮 any kind of music

[@williamsteward4451]

Frank Zappa playing the bicycle doesn’t seem so strange after all

[@EnlightnMe48]

I've heard many talented musicians playing guitar. I appreciate them all. There's a special admiration i hold for Roy Clark. Everything I've watched on KZbin about him going back to his younger days pre-HeeHaw still leaves me 100 percent amazed and entertained. Check out his Orange Blossom Special with little Jimmy Henley. You'll see him in a special light.

[@m.e.w.4394]

He knows the words, he’s just imitating Johnny Cash’s voice and intonations. He’s talented at mimicry as well as guitar playing. ❤️

[@triman95]

I can't even suggest what Roy Clark song to look at or listen to. Just go to KZbin and do a search for Roy Clark. No matter what you pick you will see an extremely talented instrumentalist. He can plan ANYTHING with strings, and play it very very well. On top of that he's funny, and he can sing.

[@theresareynolds3133]

Roy Clark did such a great Johnny Cash impersonation like with this song. I don't know if you caught it, but he sang their probably smoking whiskey and drinking big cigars lol, the actual lyric is their probably drinking whiskey and smoking big cigars. He was a master at stringed instruments.

[@mybackyardparrots9198]

He was notorious for "yanking y'alls chain". RIP RC

[@meanhe8702]

Roy Clark is possibly one of the greatest guitarists of all time, respected across genres. For you to ask who the heck Roy Clark is, is just astounding!

[@justme-dw9oj]

Roy Clark was not only a master musician, but entertainer and comedian! Simply amazing!

[@rossbreschetti7525]

I recommend his live version of Malaguana

[@anndarcy8193]

Yes, I’ve seen that, it is incredible

[@brandontolman7812]

Malaguena is a must by roy Clark his right hand is special

[@denisestinnett4414]

There will NEVER be another Roy Clark. I was a strict rock and roller from the 60’s on, but I would always tune into anything that had Roy on it!

[@RobertDeMartin]

The greatest! Only Roy Clark....

[@finnmcool2]

Roy Clark was one of the indisputable guitar gods.

[@RamZar50]

Roy Clark’s guitar performances are legendary. One I remember from the old Odd Couple TV show when he played Malaguena.

[@rwilson7197]

Love Roy Clark!!❤❤❤ Spot on reaction!

[@CharlotteLeslie-yx3dd]

Another great one is Roy Clark and Johnny Cash doing Folsom Prison Blues together. It is awesome!

[@bonnieleighton8280]

As a 67-year-old woman who grew up with a father who loved country music, I have loved Roy Clark for decades. He had such a wonderful personality, and his music was just added bonus.

[@tjcav5558]

I'm loving your videos of Roy Clark! He is absolutely the best in the world!

[@RichTheEngineer]

He was definitely the best guitarist ever. And best fiddler, and best banjo player, etc. A true legend and superb entertainer.

[@catfishcave379]

Roy entertaining was an art form in and of itself. His technique when he just played without the comedy was mesmerizing; jaws dropped open, eyes grew wide, and minds wondered at the virtuosity they had just witnessed. You saw it, you heard it, but you still can’t believe it.

[@foxymacadoo]

It is so nice to watch the younger people experience this type of music for the first time and appreciate it

[@susieinthesouth1931]

Gosh I miss Roy Clark. He was a favorite of my dad. I grew up on all his music.

[@galady8632]

Roy Clark was and remains a legend. Also an intelligent and respectful man. He wanted to enjoy himself so comedy was always included in his performances. His ego never exceeded his amazing talents.

[@SWTSU]

You ain’t seen nothing yet!!!!! Do Roy playing Malagueña live - think flamingo Spanish dancing!!!!! It will just blow you away!!!! Any instrument with strings Roy was a master at!!!! Hell at 13 $& 14 years of age he won the National banjo 🪕 championship competition against all comers of all ages!!!!! The man never met a string instrument that he wasn’t the best at!!!!! So says Austin Tx!!!!! 😎🤣🪕🪕🪕🪕

[@DScottDuncan]

Thanks for posting this and keeping history alive! I am currently 62 and grew up in the classic rock era, with a "good guitar players" list that may include the Erics (Clapton and Johnson), Ted Nugent, Eddy V., Joe Walsh, Alex Leifson and dozens more. I knew of Roy Clark because my parents watched "Hee Haw" every Saturday night and I would see him play/sing, thinking to myself "That dude is awesome, just not my kind of music! " I recommend reviewing some of the Hee Haw episodes if you can. I didn't know he did so much with the sound effects but he certainly was great at it! He was an entertaining player and performer.

[@stuffnuns]

Roy Clark was one the best entertainers ever. And, he happened to be one of the best guitarists, too.

[@Remnant2u]

Ya that's ROY CLARK I remember seeing him on TV Sat night playing that song live for the first time - Classic ROY CLARK! ...REMNANT2U...

[@johnandrews3151]

In the 70's, Roy Clark was a part of the ensemble cast of a country variety show called Hee Haw! It was cancelled very quickly but became the first syndicated TV show that was brought back totally because of viewer mail insisting that the show be put back on the airwaves! It continued for several seasons afterwards and was very successful. Each week, there was a musical guest featured on the show and everyone who was anyone in the country music pantheon at the time eventually appeared on Hee Haw! Roy Clark was seen each week on the show as he co-hosted with Buck Owens, another successful country star at the time. Episodes of Hee Haw are available on KZbin.

[@safetymikeengland]

Wow. I have always loved Roy Clark.

[@jimgreen5788]

Michael Duffy, this guy was an absolute virtuoso on anything with strings: guitar (6- or 12-string), mandolin, banjo, or violin/fiddle. On top of that, when he did something as difficult as this, unlike other greats, he'd be clowning with the audience, instead of putting all his concentration on the playing. See Malaguena, and his appearance on the TV show Odd Couple for examples.

[@carloscardona3924]

Saw him break a string on Johny Carson and still complete leads on another string no changing string or pause.

[@benjaminatkins1173]

I love your reaction the whole video of just “what the-“ I love Roy Clark!

[@charleskallay5484]

Roy also played violin. He was amazing.

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

He is a true Master of the strings

[@tommychew6544]

Thanks for showing that, Roy Clark was a great!

[@wolfstar_productions]

He was one of the MANY GREATS (of my time in yesteryears). Seek out his performances, Dueling Banjos, and some of his serious singing.. and he is always remembered for his music, and comedy talents on the TV show Hee Haw

[@AmyW-qo4se]

Roy Clark is something else. Very Talented man!

[@michaelvarble4392]

One of my favorites from Roy is yesterday when I was young

[@twoking10]

and intentionally sings, "they're probably smoking whiskey, and drinking big cigars." LOL. No one could combine off the charts guitar talent with comedy the way Roy could.

[@JakeDragvelk]

Roy Clark was the greatest Stringed instrumentalist every. He could play any guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, all with such ease and grace.

[@vortexgen1]

Roy was having fun and joking around the whole time.

[@lyledahlberg288]

Roy was definitely the man when it comes to guitar playing.

[@donnaconran7021]

Love Roy Clark! My family grew up watching him on Hee Haw.

[@thomasskidmore27]

Could play anything with a string! My opinion worlds best!!

[@Rebel9668]

Growing up, for years and years I watched him on Hee Haw every weekend and just took him for granted. I've really come to appreciate his talent and style now though through these reaction videos, sadly far too late to write the man and tell him.

[@stanleypennock2118]

At one time Roy was listed among the best banjo players in the world. He made a fiddle sing and was an impressive mandelin player too! I never heard him play the steel guitar, but I wouldn't bet against it.

[@patriciasmith7074]

I graduated from high school in 1964. He is a real entertainer extraordinaire! He sounds so much like Johnny Cash who was my country boy husband loved his music. He bought every Johnny Cash album there was.

[@KU9L]

My parents said the whole house was shaken' while the 3-year-old me was listening to this from my crib and every time they would come up to check on me, I would crash down to pretend to be sleeping, LOL. I didn't know it then, but Roy Clark was one of my childhood heroes. Ken Curtis, AKA Fetus, was my other hero! I met both of them and many more country legends at our local county fair over the years! Thanks for the memories!

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Roy Clark was the best.

[@cmoore185]

I remember watching the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson back in the 70's and Roy was on as a guest. johnny said it was difficult to believe any one person could have that much talent.

[@GirlFryDay]

He plays other instruments too. There are more recent versions he did. Yes, check him out. He’s even performed it with the original artist, Johnny Cash. What a legend Roy Clark.

[@treeherder2201]

Bro, Roy was a PHENOMINAL musician. As a kid watching Hee Haw he's the reason I first picked up a guitar. He and Randy Rhoads.

[@robertberry9526]

Roy taught me alot. And, I'm a metal player.

[@marvincrooker1551]

I am glad to see your reactions, Roy was an amazing entertainer. Perhaps you should check out Roy playing " Ghost riders in the sky" with Glen Campbell. Campbell more than holds his own playing along side Roy.

[@timothytrump9002]

I've been watching your videos on Roy Clark. I know that most of his performances were before my time, but I can remember watching reruns of Hee Haw. I've never seen his equal. Also I haven't come across a comment yet that asks, do you always keep a jar of mayonnaise behind your couch?

[@terereynolds698]

He's one of the best entertainers of all time.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Pure genius 👍

[@Pitmaster790]

Check out some of the 'Hee Haw' episodes with Roy Clark.

[@bunniemiller9348]

I think everyone misses the point with Roy Clark, first and fore most he was an ENTERTAINER, and his phenomenal musicianship and use of humor grew out of his love for making people enjoy themselves, no matter how they may have felt BEFORE he started, they couldn't help but feel better by the time he finished. As for another song to listen to, check out not just Malaquena, but the version he did on "The Odd Couple", as I have seen several versions by him from different shows and everyone is a little different depending on what the show was for, and this one was for pure entertainment as the stars became totally enthralled by his playing,

[@patricialavery8270]

He was from Virginia but grew up all over as his dad ,also a musician,looked for work in The Great Depression.He performed with all sorts of people,even was around The Beatles for one concert.

[@davidwaters77077]

he was awesome as hell