Marty Stuart on Letterman

[@tonydeaton1967]

No click no lip synching and no bullshit. In my opinion, probably the finest straight ahead country band in the world right now.

[@John-cw4no]

I think the reason Marty is so generous with solos is he's so good himself

[@wrenchhead4378]

Yea he’s not scared….

[@rylieriley]

I'll tell you what... Marty Stuart deserves every award he's ever been given (and that's a whole lot of them to be sure). 1 year later: I truly appreciate the handful of likes this comment has gotten. I wasn't looking for likes, but it does my heart good to know there are those of us who agree on Mr. Marty Stuart's award worthiness (and the whole band's for that matter). I have to add, Kenny Vaughan is one of my favorite guitarists on the planet (and one of my favorite people as well). 🙂

[@tan-jello]

This band is incredibly tight. Gifted players all.

[@edb402]

There few major stars willing to allow a band member so much solo time as Marty Stewart does with Kenny Vaughn. I really respect him for that!

[@phibber]

there should be a whole truck load more of thumbs up on this comment

[@notbraindead7298]

Ed B: There's an old saying "first rate men hire first rate men. Second rate men hire third rate men."

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

As a child prodigy playing with Lester Flatt, Marty Stuart was always going to be a crowd favorite. Legendary players let him shine, and he never seems to have forgotten that. Plus he has NOTHING to be insecure about.

[@markjeffords4041]

They are cousins 👍

[@dorothygillespie4466]

@@markjeffords4041 - And it's all because Kenny is so freaking good!!!!!👍🏻👌🙌🎸🎻

[@thomassawicki2065]

Marty and Kenny singing harmony evokes the magic of Buck Owens and Don Rich !

[@EatAPeach72]

Love Buck and Don 🎸🔥

[@jarodpearcy9789]

Looking each other in the eyes from 6 inches away as they harmonize is true intimacy.

[@guitrr]

Never pass up a chance to see Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives live, they never fail to bring the house down.

[@linksrat]

Saw him for the 1st time last month in Joliet - Rialto Theatre. My wife had no idea what I was taking her too. She loved it! Hope to see him at the NIU show in 2 weeks!

[@williamknell864]

People who bought into the Garthification of country music, or more recently "bro-country" have no idea how much they missed. Fabulous and superlative only begin to describe this band.

[@steveboyd3551]

Amen Hoss

[@tortugabob]

Well spoken Sir.

[@mrjmart06]

Garth Brooks killed country

[@paulengel3417]

paul schaffer looks like he died and went to heaven playing with these guys...

[@AT-gi1ge]

@@paulengel3417 And he's been on Marty's TV show.

[@kevinstaggs5048]

This bass player is having more fun than anyone on stage or in the audience. Every performance I've ever seen him in he's got a mile wide smile and he's having a good time. Marty and Kenny play off each other like they were born doing it. Pure musical genius.

[@MFE92]

He's a lesson in performance....look like you're having fun!

[@user-cg7dg7uv8f]

I watch this every so often to remind myself what an A+ band in peak form looks like. On fire on all levels.

[@dennissmith8031]

Marty Stuart is a National Treasure!!!

[@buckhorncortez]

A "National Treasure" - the insult used by people with a limited vocabulary who think it's a compliment.

[@dennissmith8031]

@@buckhorncortez Who pissed in your cornflakes, buddy?

[@karensaaristo4728]

ALL OF THAT 4 SURE, pure talent.

[@hot88s23]

His hair is a national treasure.

[@tuguybear930]

What's with the scarf ?

[@mickmar3236]

3 guitars, 3 amps, 1 drum set, 1 mic, 4 great musicians, huge sound, simple genius

[@teriw56]

This band is tight.

[@tedparkinson6892]

@@mario7frankielee the sound was so "big" it sounded like 3 guitars!

[@peterfarrell66]

And 0 pedals, as Kenny Vaughan pointed out in another video.

[@jamesshackelford3702]

@@peterfarrell66 👍

[@anodyneforever3996]

@@mario7frankielee THREE guitars is correct. Don't forget that BASS Guitar ;-).

[@rondellschuyler7074]

Marty Stuart and Kenny Vaughn. Two of the very best guitar players in Nashville Tennessee and in country music as a whole.

[@Milesco]

I'm not much of a country guy -- I'm much more a rock 'n' roll guy -- but I agree with you! I'm impressed. These guys are good. 🎵 🎸👍

[@gymshoe8862]

Jack Pearson is still floatin around--check him out! The Superlatives are--superlative!

[@angelomartinez9039]

Billy strings

[@da324]

@@angelomartinez9039 He'll be as good as Kenny and Marty one day, but he's not there yet.

[@garygullikson6349]

Don't forget Vince Gill, RIP Chet.

[@Kreln1221]

I'm glad that Marty ended up with Clarence's original B-Bender prototype Tele. In Marty's hands, it still kills, both on stage and in studio, instead of dry rotting on the wall of a Hard Rock Cafe somewhere, or locked in some rich non musician collectors vault, never to see the light of day again. Yes... It's still in good hands...

[@custerranch]

He's the only one worthy.

[@Rigel7WasAlreadyUsed]

@@custerranch Maaaaaaaaybe Keith Urban or Vince Gill. But, really, yeah.

[@markashby3264]

The sticker on the Clarence White guitar is from Nudie like the suits the band wears.

[@notbraindead7298]

@custer ranch Marty has great respect for both the guitar and the man that built it. He plays that guitar all the time. I think Clarence would be tickled pink to see his guitar played by such superb player.

[@notbraindead7298]

Vince is certainly worthy of it but I’m not sure he would make use of it like Marty does.

[@DougReina]

My goal in life is to be as happy as the bass player in this band --- these guys are a national treasure!!

[@commontater8630]

A worthy goal indeed!

[@graham1745]

Too true, Doug. That guy grinned the whole way through....4 top talented musicians having a blast. Wish they would come to Scotland...👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸🇺🇲

[@robinhood480]

My goal in life is to get the Byrds Telecaster back into the hands of a rock band who really appreciates folk/ rock and plays like the 60’s. Thanks

[@bendyrland7213]

They all look like they are having the time of their lives. It's gotta be difficult sometimes to "get up " for a performance. Tour buses, hotels and room service, playing a song for the 823rd time. But these guys always appear to be giving everything they have to entertain the fans. The good ones with staying power always do. Passion and professionalism on display.

[@airborneassasin]

Paul Martin was always a really Upbeat guy , He's no longer with Marty now, He has the Martin Family Band with his young fella Kyle . Earl Scruggs son (,I believe he is his son) is now Marty's bassist . Paul will seriously be missed for his spirit and his tasteful style

[@babayaga1767]

been a rock bassist for 45 years. marty stuart was the best concert i ever saw.

[@tomrichard2252]

Same experience. Playing since 65, these guys just blew me away live.

[@jonathanweese9312]

Me too!!!!

[@scottgoen9736]

I saw them opening for Chris Stapleton and have to say that as incredible as Stapleton is, and he is, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives were not diminished whatsoever by his performance. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen and I've seen a lot.

[@stonyxpress7079]

Totally agree with you! I've seen him 3 times n he really sounds good n appreciates his fans. He'd rather talk n listen to a couple of ol'timers play spoons,banjo n a jug ,rather than listen to this stuff nowadays!!

[@bradlindeman7417]

Same here, best concert I ever saw.

[@whitemonkeyarts4160]

How freaking good is music like this??? It makes you feel good no matter how crappy your day was!!!

[@edwardescobar500]

One of the best live touring bands out there period. These guys take no prisoners.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Along the the Billy Strings band.

[@penney304]

I see them every time they come to our town. They always put on a great show. The best... 🎸

[@robertTUBEbrazeau]

their guitars plugged directly into amps. two guys singin into one mic. rightly, the late night band were blown away-no pedals. nothin but talent!

[@Romans--bo7br]

Yup!.... if it weren't for all the electronic "wizardry" of this day and age... 80+% of today's "musicians" wouldn't have enough actual, raw musical talent & finesse to qualify for a 3rd grade, school talent show, back in the 1950's & 60's! lol

[@davidstovall8573]

@@Romans--bo7br Agreed! I have over a dozen pedals on my board but my Telecaster doesn't sound nearly as good as what I just heard. I will be watching this video again, Raw, musical talent is exactly right :-) I saw an interview with Kenny Vaughn and he was using a 1970's Princeton reverb. Maybe I should find one of those and sell my pedals, lol.

[@Romans--bo7br]

@@davidstovall8573... Hi David, thanks for your reply. Yeah, I understand what you're saying about selling off all your pedal gear, and find yourself a good Princeton Reverb.... or, find the amp and keep the pedals. lol My first amp, back in the 60's was a Fender Reverb (paid $50. for it !!... when the dollar was worth a dollar. lol)... wish I hadn't of sold it... now.. along with my first Bass guitar.. a 1st Generation Hofner, very slightly used and paid $150. for it in 64. It makes me "sick" to see what they're getting for those, now!! Same with all the 60's "Muscle Cars" I owned through the 60's and 70's.... would literally be a millionaire at today's prices for what I had.. going by what I've seen on the Barrett Jackson Auto Auctions. Hind sight is ALWAYS, 20/20... isn't it?!? lol Haven't played since the early 70's, and just got back into the bass last year (2021), have three, now... and two Lap Steel guitars (two different tunings) which I'm learning. Fun!

[@adamgarrett4758]

In my day....

[@kravitz1999]

that's why you'll notice Kenny playing his solo looking right at Sid lol

[@oringinalbeefeater]

Marty Stuart has got to be one of THE best entertainers in country music (or any genre for that matter) and surrounds himself with equal talents

[@Tonetwisters]

And Marty truly lets others have their time to shine ...

[@bluesman7703]

INDEED ! 😎

[@GreySkyLady]

TRUTH!

[@gratefulape12]

Agreed. The genre he operates in is irrelevant. He's just great.

[@rallful]

The fact that those talents stay with him for years says a lot about Marty's man-management skills.

[@BUCKAROO6STRINGFEVER]

Kick ass country at its finest! Playing Telecasters the way they were meant to be played!

[@bowrog]

This performance blows me away every time I see it-just ridiculous!!!!!

[@acousticarchivefortwayne930]

Whew! Had to throw water on my speakers just to cool 'em down! Smokin' jam!

[@questfortruth665]

These guys are the happiest band on the planet!

[@gazzarridancers]

Both fabulous and superlative.

[@Andy35G]

Possibly the finest country act playing and recording today. A truly legendary group of players.

[@bishlap]

Marty Stuart goes thru life always smiling and having fun..God bless him.

[@AGENTARMES]

Amen brother

[@williamkoppos7039]

Noticed that, huh? He's great.

[@mandograssable]

If you could play like Marty you would smile all the time too!

[@Milesco]

Yeah, I noticed that, too. Marty really seems to be having a good time here. 🙂

[@nancestef]

He spreads that fun around!

[@charger19691]

The best band in Country Music. Period.

[@AGENTARMES]

I worked the door at Roberts Western World in Nashville for a year, I was right next to the stage. I got to see Kenny Vaughn play from 9ft away, I’ll never forget those days

[@notbraindead7298]

Some people have all the luck!!😉

[@gilbertolinger3874]

Something you don't see much.....2 awesome guitar players playing HARMONY NOTES (NOTE-FOR-NOTE-PERFECTLY!!) at "90-Plus" M.P.H. Nothing but WOW WOW WOW from THIS Guy Here.......FANTABULOUS!!!!!

[@cthulhuhoops7538]

When he lifts his hat up at the start, so cool and chill.

[@jonh901271]

Marty is so comfortable performing. He makes it look effortless.

[@Mangoplak]

Great sounding band. The guitars of course are beyond any doubt, but in this particular performance I really love the drummer. He's sitting there smiling, looking completely chill, but hell, is he on fire. He's really driving this song home.

[@southsidejohnny5624]

The amount of sass, style, showmanship on show in this clip is off the charts. Not to mention the top class musicianship. Wow!

[@troynov1965]

The amazing Kenny Vaughn and his Tele.

[@floydcassista1577]

I made that Tele from a century old cedar mantle.Don Kelley owned it originally.Strat neck pickup.Putting one together just like it tomorow.

[@stevelavergne2852]

I always tell people that Marty Stuart is the second best guitar player in his band.

[@fredskolnick1183]

The Superlatives.....that is on the money!

[@mikewatts8372]

Play that telecaster boy one of the very best

[@mikewatts8372]

And them shose is pretty darn cool too

[@davidhuntley9314]

I noticed in all the comments that no one has mentioned the bass player. His name is Paul Martin, formerly lead singer for the awesome group Exile, and later, a member of Marty Stewart's Fabulous Superlatives. He has been working Nashville for many, many years and is a master musician. He plays just about any instrument you hand him. For the past 10 years he has been making music with his family under the name The Martin Family Circus.

[@joedrums63]

David Huntley. That’s very cool of you to mention the bass player. Like a lot of bands, the bassist is taken for granted.

[@tomguthrie2033]

I love Paul's onstage demeanor: He always looks like he's having WAY too much fun!!

[@thewildman812]

He also filled in temporarily for the Oak Ridge Boys. He is Dwayne Allen's (of the Oaks) son in law.

[@notbraindead7298]

@@joedrums63 What a mistake to take a good bass player for granted! When he leaves, you find out when you try to replace him how rare good bass players are!

[@notbraindead7298]

@@thewildman812 With some videos I find you often have to read thru a lot of bs comments to find one that is intelligent. But the comments regarding this video contain a wealth of interesting information for which I am thankful.

[@ekrwy2]

So I counted all the channels needed for this performance. 8 mics on the drums, 1 for the bass guitar, 2 for the electric guitars, and 1 for the vocals. Proof that you don’t need a zillion different instruments or click tracks to have an awesome sound. This style of playing goes back to the 50’s when you had to bring your A game or your errors were going to show and you weren’t going to make it that far in the business. Thank you Marty and your boys for keeping such an awesome sound and era alive and well. Please come to Ashland, KY soon!

[@bh8365]

Kenny, the guitarist has told the story (in a KZbin interview) that David Letterman's band member or members were asking where are your guitar pedals? None needed.

[@peteytwofinger]

cheeesh one in every comment section i swear

[@Tonetwisters]

Well done, Mr. Bret ... well done.

[@grouchomarxist666]

Right. All you have to do is play as well as Marty Stuart or Kenny Vaughn. Simple.

[@loudog2326]

No Backing Tracks or Auto Tune !!! 100 % Live Kick It In Your Face Musical Talent !!!

[@VIDS2013]

This is one of my all-time favorite performances on Letterman. I remember when it aired.

[@wewin03]

Saw an interview with Kenny Vaughn saying the guys in Paul Schaffer's band were shocked at the fact the guys were playing without effects pedals and plugged straight into the amps. Thats what brought me here.

[@1coopjsn]

Kenny V is killing it on the guitar. And bopped Marty with his hat.

[@Tonetwisters]

Marty was just a skeered his hair was gonna bust that cowboy hat!!

[@pattycake9183]

He almost messed up Marty's rockin pompadour!

[@jwa718]

I see the other replies mention the clash between Kenny's hat brim and Marty's pompadour---talk about a clash of titans! :)

[@commontater8630]

Remember, the outfits were Dave's idea.

[@klausdiemer8230]

@@commontater8630 Yes, it seems he made fun of the band's strange clothes and shoes

[@dougwalton5414]

Musicians today could learn a lot from how little equipment you actually need to create a show. Class all the way!

[@tan-jello]

For Gosh Sakes, the new "country" bands are putting auto-tune on their vocals now. Shameless.

[@TheGwt3]

You just watched peak musical performance by four guys who can play countless instruments at the highest level.

[@smwrbd]

Thank you David letterman for always having such great music showcased on your show.

[@andyinoregon]

First saw Kenny Vaughan in concert when he was playing fabulous, superlative lead guitar for Sweethearts of the Rodeo (July 1987). He was rockin' those Buddy Holly glasses back then too.

[@donyoung7874]

I saw him on the Car Wheels Tour with Lucinda Williams. I'd never heard of him before but he made an impression!

[@andyinoregon]

Yep, nothin' but the best for Lucinda.@@donyoung7874

[@billhillify4924]

andyinoregon They always said they stole him from Denver!

[@andyinoregon]

@@billhillify4924 You're so right. When I got their autographs after the show at the Washington County Fair in Hillsboro, Oregon, that's exactly what they said when I asked where they got the great young lead guitarist!

[@leannmeixner8073]

by the time the drums and bass kick in you know this is a rockin band ! Marty is featured strongly in the new Ken Burns documentary on PBS on Country Music.... WELL worth watching all 7 or so episodes !

[@joshuafuller9898]

I found it captivating, and I didn't think I'd like it.

[@patncolagreco7438]

Ken collaborated heavily with Marty on putting that together. Marty is not just a musician; but a historian, photographer (took the last photo of Johnny Cash a couple days before he passed), and a curator. I read it took about 8 years to put that series together. (18 of the artists interviewed for the production, passed before it actually aired) Also, Marty finally expects to open his Congress of Country Music museum in his hometown, sometime next year.

[@jamesmick8653]

That solo mandolin piece...

[@graham1745]

Fantastic series. I’ve watched it in Scotland on PBS America, and also in Gaelic on the Gaelic channel, BBC Alba…..tremendous programmes…..Marty is one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever heard and seen….👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸🇺🇸

[@lindaoliva315]

Clarence would be so proud of what Marty's done with his guitar.

[@aviatorjoe4153]

Amazing. Not a huge country fan. Was into Progressive Rock and Classical. But, guys like Marty have one thing in common with those folks: They know how to PLAY!!! Saw him live once and LOVED it! (A Yes and ELP fan is saying this - LOL)

[@mikeriesco6174]

Howe and Hackett fan here... couldn't agree more!

[@leecadillac4128]

You can just tell that this performance blew the socks off of the audience, the house band and Letterman.

[@joe44850]

Wow, holy crap. I have mad respect for this performance. Notice there's nothing on the floor, no pedals, not even a volume pedal, they just plugged in and let blew the roof off.

[@sammyjames5185]

This is so amazing. Such great musicianship on one stage.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Probably the best musical moment on Letterman’s show of all time.

[@randychase305]

Calm TF down.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

@@randychase305 I am, and it’s still smoking!

[@mandymine4963]

Agree!

[@lr6884]

I watched Letterman my whole life. Saw many greats, but none of them will ever compare with this performance.

[@grassbuff905]

A well-chosen gem ("Country Boy Rock & Roll") from the rich repertoire of DON RENO, RED SMILEY & the TENNESSEE CUT-UPS bluegrass band: "Some hillbilly started pickin' / Everybody rocked and rolled!" I've always said Don Reno was a great songwriter (as well as a master on any stringed instrument). Don was known for producing under pressure. When I interviewed him in 1973, he told me he wrote a ton of songs on his way to the King recording studio in Cincinnati!

[@robertwynkoop7112]

Certainly one of the greatest live performances in tv history, Dave's stumble made for extra promo time too.... I guess everything in the universe aligned for this one! Kenny Vaughn=true guitar hero, vastly underappreciated, Marty, too, really./..\.....

[@syn707]

You canNOT get any hotter than this group. Love watching Marty and the gang on the RF tv channel

[@samnixon6198]

Just wow. Real musicians. Genuine talent.

[@Fatfingertunes]

Now THAT is a real BAND! Oh heavens! What a sound... real musicians playing real music.

[@cutchmaster]

Amazing guitar work. The duet knocked me out!

[@actown8170]

Great album!!! One of my favorite albums by Marty. Bought it at a concert last year and met Marty after the show. Very humble very kind man.

[@randallsnell5767]

Marty and the boys are for real.

[@stevehansen4755]

There is something so awesome about sharing one microphone. Just the vibe of it - like early Beatles.

[@WillyPDX94]

I can watch this a thousand times and never get tired of it. Man, Marty and Kenny ripped it up!

[@paulgoodwin2723]

One of the best country combos still going,..great musicians..the guitar was made for these guys.

[@blueterrace]

Marty didn't have to give cousin Kenny two breaks in a row, but he did.

[@stevehansen4755]

I noticed that too. Haha!

[@trjb1767]

It sounded great. Right call!

[@Productions-ig5vc]

I have seen Marty many times in concert... he features his band a ton of the time. Feature on the band and their talent they stick with you through the ups and downs!

[@flautalee3090]

That’s because Marty had a huge heart!!

[@flautalee3090]

The two breaks were different and of course both brilliant!

[@Gratefulman1965]

Great music is universal and all us fans sure do appreciate Marty and his fabulous superlatives. What a damn fine band!

[@kennethskaggs2832]

What Marty has accomplished over the years at his age is just Stellar ! Playing for Lester Flatt at 12 years old. He is more than a American Legend ! Thank you Marty ! These Fellas in his Band just ain't whistling Dixie either. Truly a great bunch of pickers !

[@markjeffords4041]

Awesome band! Saw them last night, 4-6-22 in Boulder Co. Great time!!!

[@da324]

I have tickets for Feb in a 750 seat theater, can't wait!

[@actownsend7288]

One of my favorite albums of the last decade!!! Keeping country alive!!!

[@richardcrossin380]

I think Marty is playing Clarence White's old B Bender. Fantastic! and props to Kenny V. , a true guitar hero.

[@AudioFileZ]

Amazing to have something the talented Clarence White owned live on so perfectly. White was certainly one of the pioneers we can say pushed the boundaries of bluegrass to have a rock and roll attitude. I really don't want to hear about The Eagles doing it as they never did it with the country element first as the core, especially after Leadon left. White, in my opinion, was the true progenitor of what others came to label "country rock" culminating in both his later solo work and as a member of The Byrds. Even Gram owes a lot to Clarence who died senselessly in a freak accident way too young, not unlike Gram.

[@leonardbreau8928]

So good that even a NYC crowd loved 'em!

[@FYMASMD]

Obviously you don't know shit about new york crowds.

[@kathystahler2040]

Saw these guys at the State Theatre in Easton Pa. UNBELIEVABLE!! They are great! Waiting to see when they come around my area again, definitely going!!

[@billmiller9448]

Marty can definitely help change the world one song at a time.

[@janetrobinson8925]

Marty Stewart and his band are the BEST

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

DAMN! I want to give this performance another "like" every time I re-watch it! I just LOVE Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, and this video is a simply scorching Rockabilly number that we're lucky to get to watch.

[@geldner]

Who is listening to this in 2021? ME!!! This was freaking amazing.

[@Clemlove17]

2024!

[@scrimmerman]

Been fortunate enough to stand about 10 feet from these guys and watch them TEAR IT UP!

[@M231231]

Drove 5 hours to see Marty on 10/22/22. Well worth it. Never seen before where even the drummer played guitar and sang solo.

[@nancestef]

Marty's made his mark on country music. He's glad to share the spotlight. No ego here.

[@haroldprice1030]

I got to see three of Marty’s concerts. After every show they come out and meet and greet the public , shaking hands, signing autographs and selling their books and CDs. I love looking at and taking pics of his original Clarance White Fender guitar with the special guitar strap rigged up to bend the strings like a tremolo bar. Awesome musicians!

[@johnmanser2331]

These guys blow you away. Unbelievable guitar playing. Outstanding!

[@craigphillips6308]

As a musician, I'm not a big fan of country music, but I am a huge fan of Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives. They are simply the best band working right now, and I'm thrilled to be going to see them live in July.

[@anthonygermano9363]

Everybody, Now that's Country!!!! Listen and pay close attention. Man this song just rocks.

[@MikeBikerKickstand]

Good old Marty .... working that B-bender. Real good stuff.

[@treychilton]

I saw them live in Linden Texas playing to about 150 people, they put on a show like there were thousands there and they're the tightest live band I ever seen. Amazing!

[@treychilton]

I was at the show! They were awesome! I just saw them again in Mt. Pleasant.

[@sttroy]

marty is the SAVIOR of country music ......amazing

[@bentonvinyl]

ROMP 2024. Marty and his band lifted their sound and voices up to the heavens in Owensboro (the surf capital of the world). Marty, Cousin Kenny, Handsome Harry, and Professor Chris Scruggs are, pound-for-pound, THE BEST band playing country music today and long before.

[@mikewoodson6930]

On the set practicing, some of the stage people made fun of the band etc., but after they played, Letterman’s band showed the love. Lotta talent in that band. Especially the sound of the lead guitar.

[@kidkong637]

Marty Stewart is playing the Clarence White b- bender Telecaster which was designed by Graham Parsons from the Byrds circa 1969. Fantastic pedal steel licks!

[@vanessasheridan4263]

It was Gene Parsons, the Byrds' drummer, who actually designed Clarence White's B-Bender guitar. Gram Parsons was a different guy.

[@metricdeep8856]

I'm not a big country fan...but therte are many aspects of it that I really enjoy. Most of it is the talent these people display.

[@69Curtdog]

Marty Stuart is incredible ..theres a video on youtube of him at 14 playing mandolin for Lester Flatt. Another great video of him playing in Doc Watsons band.

[@dcb_75]

What's amazing is just how much Letterman enjoyed it. His show was always associated with rock while Leno was more the country show but Letterman has a real appreciation for americana style music. He has had a lot of artists on, some early in thier careers and some established, who were not well known to a general public but were country/americana - Elizabeth Cook, Kelly Willis, Jason Isbell, and more. Obviously he is a huge Marty fan.

[@johnlittle7473]

Don't forget the recently departed Nanci Griffith, probably Dave's second favorite songwriter of all time after Warren Zevon.

[@user-fu2lh7up2i]

Wow! Amazing performance by Kenny, Marty & the band! These guys are second to nobody!

[@user-to9ug4dp1o]

These guys laid down an out of this world track with this song!!! Awesome sound!!!

[@marthahubbard9463]

Not only multitalented but just an all around classy guy

[@richardkearney6740]

This is SO incredibly good!! I've listened to it dozens of times and it just gets better every time. Great band!

[@charlespeterson3798]

That is as tight as a band can get.

[@smwrbd]

Check out Kenny Vaughan, Lucinda Williams, on ACL, doing You Stole My Joy.

[@ShutTheMuckUp]

Check out Pantera...

[@leannmeixner8073]

Check out NRBQ on Nightmusic circa 1992 or so.... Al Anderson rocks this kind of shit out ! Another un-sung killer git player

[@7884golfguru]

Absolutely

[@bennyshaversmusic590]

No damn doubt about it

[@markrodgers2976]

I'm on the 2nd listen !! They brought the damn roof down, you could tell it really resonated with the audience. If it sounds this good on my crappy computer speakers, I can only imagine how good they sounded live!

[@bossfan49]

That band was cookin'. Coolest hair in country music.

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

You got to love KZbin. Your not going to here stuff like this on Commercial Country radio today. When I listen to country on the radio it’s Sirius XM Outlaw Country. The American Country Music awards were on last Week (2019) and I would say there probably nothing like what Marty and Kenny just played. I stopped watching that program years ago. Thanks for posting this great video.

[@billmiller9448]

I can't really call myself a fan of country music but outlaw country is my go to channel because I do love good music.

[@tcm6756]

Just one of the all time greatest performances ever on television.

[@kelvinmoore360]

Boy, those country boys CAN play!!!!!

[@andystowe9938]

Love Marty! They aren’t making country music like this anymore.

[@rb032682]

That music is still being made/performed but mostly smaller venues and stages, maybe at local musician jam sessions. Marty played the Stagecoach Festival in 2013, but he was playing on one of the little satellite stages at some weird time of day. I wasn't able to see that show but I thought he was getting slighted.

[@ampfibian]

Those Nashville cats know how to get it done!!

[@notbraindead7298]

ampfibian: yeah, all 1352 of them!