Jimmy Martin - Freeborn man

Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys(Vernon Derrick, Alan Munde, Gloria Belle, Jimmy Martin Jr) at Del Reeves show

[@susancampbell1480]

If you are listening in 2025 then you are a certified bad ass and check in here!!!

[@scottallen8607]

when you got white shoes on and a checkered cowboy hat and pull it off.. thats pretty cool in my book.. R.I.P Jimmy Martin.

[@jacobephraim6920]

pro trick: watch series on kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.

[@kingstondouglas3488]

@Jacob Ephraim Yea, I have been using Kaldrostream for months myself :D

[@scottbaker1800]

Preach on

[@NotMySister69]

That man was crushing ovaries in that exact fit

[@reaganwiles_art]

A real by God chevalier!

[@FastestGrassAlive]

Jimmy Martin was a legend. They could keep him out of the Opry. They can keep him out of the HOF. But they can't take away that high lonesome voice and relentless rhythm. Jimmy Martin was a legend.

[@millieatr]

Well said

[@markschwartz2174]

Amen

[@dennisliming4128]

Amen!!!!! A true legend.

[@dennisliming4128]

Amen!!! A true legend.

[@zyruemusic]

INDEED!!!

[@wcdonah]

The best bluegrass singer there ever was. He was so good that every configuration of his Sunny Mountain Boys sounded like the best bluegrass band as well.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

Carter Stanley might have disagreed haha

[@barry1705]

Pure Gold!

[@reneejames3325]

In memory of my father Jim Delk and the Glenoby Boys from Fentress County TN Jamestown

[@dillonhildebrand2001]

This the way I live my life. I ride freight trains, hitchhike and have lived all over the damn country. A true Nomad. This song almost brings tears to my eyes.

[@jamimartin84]

Hello to all of you jimmy martin fans yes he is a great magision but when it came down having a heart I guess he wasn't born with one unfortunally. If he did it was ice cold.. And unfortunally like father like son because his son (my father) lil' jimmy, timmy whatever you may call him sure hasn't been my father and I actually beg him too and have been extremely forgiving.. But hopefully one day the good lord will put this pain in my heart to rest

[@chadmears136]

Hank 3 mentioned him in a song called "The Grand Ol Opry ain't soo Grand anymore".

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

Oh, for the days when artists had personality. "You may not like" a thing about Jimmy but By God you know who the hell is singing!

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

jay c Jimmy was good friends with the Stanley Brothers. In fact Carter was with Jimmy at the DJ convention in Nashville in 1966 when Carter fell off the wagon for the last time and died in December. Anyway, Ralph told me that at one time Jimmy had songs on the radio and was getting 500.00 a show when he and Carter and Bill Monroe were almost starving. And Jimmy kept every nickel of it. He told me one time that it cost him less than 600.00 a month to live. He didn't even have air conditioning in his huge home in Hermitage because he was so tight. Last I heard they still were fighting about his money. I was involved in the case early on but got the hell out of it. Too much aggravation.

[@bazthehandyman]

***** Love him

[@1pupblacky]

+CAROLVS I know where jimmy lived-we shopped at the same liquor store-one of the only men I know to write his own tombstone. Monroe died just above Nashville he was so mean that he pretty much told the grand ole opry he would never play there again if they let jimmy on. makes me sick to this day. anyways he still played in Indiana every year. sadly jimmy died of bladder cancer and on your next trip to Nashville you can visit his grave-right across the street from the veterans memorial site on gallatin road the same street patsy got into that horrible traffic accident. all the country music stars used to live there now the all live in franklin. .

[@sundaydiver]

Ever since I got into bluegrass in 2010, I have been waiting to hear anything about Bill Monroe that suggests he was a nice guy, but no luck so far... I respect him for the pioneering accomplishments he brought to the music, but whenever I hear someone saying, "you gotta play it like Bill Monroe did," I just want to punch them. ;-)

[@uncledavedougherty]

I knew Bill for about a year from working with his son James. Bill was a narcissist pure and simple. I cringed at a show once when he introduced Ralph Stanley as "the first man to follow in my footsteps."

[@reybarreto7979]

The fiddle, man, the fiddle and the banjo gets into my soul every time. As joyous and satisfying as a serving of hot cornbread. Keep these videos coming - there are many of us that really love and appreciate this music and those that don't never will.

[@troyhall7302]

Awestruck. The king of bluegrass. He owns it!

[@leerose7108]

One of the best bluegrass pickers they ever was

[@sarahellis5537]

This brings back memories of when times were good. Miss those days with someone I thought was my Mr. Right!

[@markymark9197]

Your comment Sounds like a verse from a song! Thanks for sharing and I see this was 3 years ago, I hope you are having a wonder filled life!

[@lousinup]

His personality just pours through. Brings a smile to my face everytime I play it.

[@actualsurfer]

One of the greatest songs ever put to voice. Thanks Jimmy, for working so hard to produce your art.

[@sawmilljim01]

This is awesome by Jimmy Martin and the boys. They are really awesome.

[@garyharris1932]

Jimmy Martin is a hero for one family. Several years ago there was a wreck in Nashville. Jimmy Martin without a fear for his life got in there and saved the ones who could not help themselves.

[@rhondalawsonrescuekendinlawson]

I went to my great uncle Jimmy Martins house growing up and I remember Ol Pete. He had a lot of dogs . He made me cry laughing everytime I saw Jimmy. He was the BEST !!!!!!

[@sartainja]

You were very lucky to be related to him. I would love to pet ole Pete.

[@stephens9462]

Greatest lyrics ever. This is early outlaw country.

[@cosmyccowboy]

I know this tune from the Outlaws, the florida southern rock band

[@paulbob9573]

Keeps me moving on.... Home is on my back! First artist I listened to talking about Traveling! And hope the Last! (Edit) Decades ago... Is when I heard him...

[@paul-young]

Looks like the guy with the violin had a "loose leg".. ha. Thank you for posting. Sounded like the crowd wanted more.... haha... Yea.. you don't like my appearance or song... you ran away for the first time.. At one time America was more free.. and innocent. ... Old times ... ... gone.. yea I suppose.. .... But... in our blood it lives... Wish I were there to see you Live.. Jimmie Martin.. darn Play more..today.. I'll be there.. I love this anthem. down south i suppose... take care... Rebels.. Home is on my back.. that is the best way... .. I like it. So long safe travels.

[@carolratajczak3964]

ileikkwjimmymartinverymuchi

[@tinacampbell8539]

Haha I couldn’t keep my eyes off the fiddle player. I’m almost embarrassed to admit this song hits close to home lol “You may not like my appearance. And you may not like my song. Lord you may not like the way I talk, you like the way I’m gone…”❤ Whoop Whoop 🙌 Jimmy Martin was a trip 😂

[@daisymoses6812]

that fiddler ( is that MACK MAGAHA: "the dancin' fiddle man"? ) gets me grinning every time...how many years I've been replaying this video and his contaigious vibe is still just as magical as the way God makes every single sunset unique without fail through eternity.

[@maxrawnsley1401]

Country voice for the ages

[@banjobilly32]

This shoud wake everyone up this morning!

[@sethwmax]

these lyrics are some of the best i've heard "You may not like the way I talk / You'll like the way I'm gone!" ha ha thanks

[@theunknown4570]

Listen to the way they fade off the volume at the end. Awesome.

[@phallystorm]

Somehow I had lived another Life in the South. My home is in NEW YORK, but my Heart, and Soul is in Tennessee, or Texas, or Georgia, or maybe even Alabama . Be proud your a rebel cause the Souths gonna do it again CDB 1975

[@ThrashRoC]

one of the BEST ! i LOVE that

[@newtonmenlo]

I must confess, I thought this was a Junior Brown song. Shows what I know. Although Junior does this song justice, I stand with bowed head at the awesomeness that is Jimmy Martin.

[@mejustme6944]

Original from 1967. Co-Written by Mark Lyndsay of... Paul Revere & The Raiders. Seriously! secondhandsongs.com/work/145131/all

[@newtonmenlo]

Thank you sir. @@mejustme6944 Also, thanks for the link. It's always nice to have these sources for info. I listened to the original and to Glen Campbell's version and IMO Jimmy puts the badass in this song.

[@goldsmithstudent]

you believe jimmy when he sings this

[@brendalaird6942]

I loved that little sly grin he had! He one of the greats!

[@brazilgrass]

Jimmy was just too rockin' for his time. My biggest hero. Happy birthday, master!

[@ThrashRoC]

Jimmy Martin and the Boys are LEGENDS I LOVE That Sound !!

[@charlesyeary5015]

Jimi made the guitar sound like a cat with his tail caught under a rockin Chair. Never liked that sound. [e-mail]

[@henrymeadows6196]

Uuui

[@treystewart9812]

+Charles Yeary can you play one sir? he is a legend!

[@humpy936]

OMG, The fiddle player had me busting up.😂

[@rachwms]

I will find it! Thanks picker!

[@tazzegrl]

thank you! this brings back so many memories of going to festivals and growing up listening to Bluegrass. awesome

[@dlsofsetx]

A n old favorite of mine.Thanks for posting it.

[@cabbyhubby]

I hopping a train right now and got a yearning to play some checkers ....Im a Freeborn Man !

[@thumperrusty4570]

Model A Ford... Makes me Shine!

[@RonEaton-mn2ds]

Jimmy is the king of all blue grass

[@kyler591]

JIMMY WAS THE MAN FOR AWHILE HE WAS LIKE THE ELVIS OF THE HILLS......GREAT SONGS....

[@Favorite4373]

I love this song!

[@sonnyceeplaylist6337]

Beautiful❤

[@richardkelley3644]

One thumb up is not enough. 10 or 12 might do. Who needs modern country music!!!!

[@fineartist7710]

...Man, this is really singing...a song...that really means something!

[@jimmy5000x]

That’s pretty nice !!

[@marileedenr8473]

Jimmy Martin I've seen you.love it

[@bazthehandyman]

A great sound...long gone now.

[@electronictrip]

the best!

[@owensmith4303]

he is the american icon the best we ever had

[@ArthurAllenMaddox]

The music just. Real that why

[@Twang-Train]

I’m a free born man!

[@denisloughman1067]

i only ever heard of bluegrass before i heard jimmy martin i,ll tell you what im begining to like it real good

[@spacemanspiff2012]

Good stuff!

[@IWTFBKMT]

This man was a great musical American talent, and why in Gods name is he not in every musical Hall of Fame from the Grand Old Opry to all other status groups of American music is beyond belief. Stop the resistance and include this great talent, what is wrong with you. Jimmy Martin, an American Musical Gtreat.

[@edgarallenpoe8457]

The world needs bluegrass music, now more than ever

[@ProfToke420]

Thanks for the posting....love this song and am glad to see it (live) on here.... good job Hoggas!!!!!!

[@Texalicious]

Pure gold... I tell you what boy

[@RonEaton-mn2ds]

Jimmy Martin is the king of bluegrass

[@Muleeardave]

Jimmy martin really is the king!

[@jerrybush3265]

He the best I listened to him all my life and I'm 60 years old

[@redneckillinois2030]

I agree with you on that brother

[@hussnfussel78]

you are so right.

[@Pete-z6e]

Alan Mundy on the 5?

[@lenavillines7681]

God gave him quite a talent!

[@bsdml]

People need to take notice of what a truly GREAT singer this man was. Among other great things...

[@mdb60]

Loved Jimmy Martins work....raw and hot...

[@freetickeys]

Bill Monroe may have improperly called himself the "Father Of Bluegrass". However, Jimmy Martin really was the "King of Bluegrass". No doubt about it!

[@isaacsutton6050]

love jimmy,s music

[@tima1929]

I was born in the Southland! Twenty some odd years ago. Now I ran away for the first time when I was about four years old. I'm a free born man.My home is on my back. Lord, I know every inch of highway and every foot of backroad never a mile from a railroad track. I got a gal in Cincinatti, got a woman in San Antone. But I always love that girl next door and any ole place is home. I'm a free born man.My home is on my back. Lord, I know every inch of highway and every foot of backroad never a mile from a railroad track. I've got me a worn out guitar.I carry an ole tote sack. I've hocked it about two-hundred times but I always get it back. I'm a free born man.My home is on my back. Now I know every inch of highway and every foot of backroad never a mile from a railroad track. You May not like my appearance.You may not like my song, You might not like the way I am but you sure like the way I'm gone I'm a free born man.My home is on my back. Lord, I know every inch of highway and every foot of backroad never a mile from a railroad track.

[@theunknown4570]

That fiddle player is straight up "GETTIN IT!!"

[@daviddavis3426]

He's good!!!

[@earlwright9715]

I dont know about yall but, i think jimmy martin would be proud of junior browns version of this 👍🏽

[@TeleCaster66]

As good as it gets

[@teddyb1081]

And a thank you to those rock n' rollers Keith Allison and Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere & Raiders) for writing this gem!

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

Uhhhhhh no

[@teddyb1081]

@@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer Huh? You not digging the tune??

[@oldmanfred8676]

@@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer, Uhhhhhh, yes!

[@myradioon]

Yup. And not for nuthin but a Yankee Italian woman from Wisconsin wrote 'Rocky Top'.

[@mikerankin5973]

Real

[@mejustme6944]

Written by Keith Allison & Mark Lyndsay of... Drom roll..... Paul Revere & The Raiders. Keith Allison sang it on the original 1967 release. Click for Sequence of Release Date; secondhandsongs.com/work/145131/all

[@greenskeeper3000]

I really do got a gal in Cincinnati! Cool song.

[@nilsbrown7996]

Does the asymmetry of his biggest hits, this one and Sunny Side of the Mountain keep them effectively off the list at jams etc?? So many three and five counts.

[@Douglasfaparanhos]

Anyone else in 2023?

[@Rareed63]

My this guy kicks ass love all his stuff

[@TobiasHSchneider]

Did Jimmy ever change a guitar string himself?

[@BreathDoctor]

I just love this guys tunes.

[@billstetler6769]

Truly the king of Bluegrass

[@wvabeer]

Great stuff

[@marileewoods458]

One of my favorite songs

[@SW-jw6il]

🇺🇸

[@nashtndawg]

Would y'all believe Mark Lindsey that was in Paul Revere & the Raiders co-wrote this song??

[@banjobilly32]

I wonder did he have that snare drum capoed up to B?? Great vintage Jimmy Martin tune. Thanks for posting.

[@blueridger28]

@phallystorm Damn right Here in the Blueridge Mountains of North Carolina.

[@Dirtyshamable]

Elvis on the violin w/ that shake

[@jordanblack2250]

Never understood what he was doing with the timing in the chorus.. great song tho. Tony Rice polished it to a true gem 100%

[@kyler591]

LOVE THAT YOU MAY NOT LIKE MY TALK BUT YOULL LIKE THE WAY IM GONE.......

[@yuvegotmale]

A twangy twist on Jr"s version................

[@rachwms]

She is great! Still alive too I see.

[@dlsofsetx]

Mark spells his name Lindsay,not Lindsey.

[@1pupblacky]

@1Lawman104 sounds like something jimmy would say--the only man i ever knew to write his own tombstone before he died.

[@oldmanfred8676]

A great Houndsman and ‘coon hunter in the fall and Winter. He would have wanted some one to say this.

[@bernadettedyer5027]

Love this music

[@danielengesetter524]

11 people like the way he's gone.

[@ZACKRY488]

i think he is great