Roy Clark - Malaguena

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July 13, 1969
Roy Clark performs "Malagueña", a now-legendary specialty of his. Written by Ernesto Lecuona (originally the sixth movement of his Andalucia Suite).

[@kkiilljjooy]

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[@kkiilljjooy]

The description below the video says "July 13, 1969". I don't know if the date is absolutely correct, but if I remember correctly it was suggested to me and arrived at through some input I received from viewers of this video upload years ago.

[@ViralTuber]

show: Hee Haw

[@harryheath3917]

GOD that man could really finger bang a guitar

[@JPRothchild]

When Roy Clark died my mother cried

[@GaryRolf]

So, there are many artists, now and in the past that have played this song, yet after listening to as many as I can find, this song has for me, become Roy Clark and vice versus. No one can match the total fervor, and excitement this, his version brandishes as it's simple yet master statement.

[@JJPrizeDistributionComittee]

...and whilst you take in the breathtaking beauty of this music and stunning ability, please do enjoy your epileptic fit.

[@shaunmarshall7575]

😂

[@NikolaRakicDjesPoslaMala]

Hahahhahahahhahahhaha

[@lordscrewtape2897]

Remember Roy it's CUTTING EDGE photography...🙄

[@cubemissy]

Ahh, the Seventies....

[@toplessradio]

LOL'd.

[@carnivorouspickle8539]

I brewed some tea, sat down, watched a Roy Clark video (never heard of him before) and fell into a rabbit hole. What an absolute beast this guy was. I haven't taken one sip of my tea lol

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

Hi…. You must be from England (Tea). I am too but live here in the US. I’d never heard of Roy Clark until I moved here. Jimmy Hendrix was asked “How does it feel to be the best Guitarist in the world”… his reply was “I don’t know, you’d better ask Roy Clark”. What a compliment. 👍🏼

[@scottnj2503]

When I was early teens in the 70's. Roy Clark and Glen Campbell were weekly evening TV celeb's. As I recall, both were recognized as virtuouso guitarist. I admired them then and more today. It's great to see what appears to be younger people discovering Roy's incredible skills. He was also great in sketch comedy a true entertainer.

[@mariantreber8055]

@@nigelbeaumont1109 You mean Jimi Hendrix. Roy was very well known in his time. He's gone, now. He was equally as famed as JH. P S....Americans drink tons of tea, like here, in Texas. Iced or hot. ..year round. We sure do NOT put milk in it.

[@Meatball2022]

@@nigelbeaumont1109that story is great but I think it’s an old wives tale. I’ve heard the same from Eric Clapton and prince. And others as well.

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

@@Meatball2022 Yeah, you are probably right. Sounds good though.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Very few guitarists work on the right-hand technique as much as Clark did, and to keep that flamingo fluttering like that over a lengthy period of time is very challenging. You've heard Eddie Van Halen play leads or single notes this fast, but few have the right-hand strumming skills that Roy did. He also played multiple instruments. One of the greatest musicians of any time. RIP, big fella.

[@roguelime2273]

I couldn't BELIEVE just how fast he was strumming!!! It was insane. I would struggle going HALF of his speed, and I've been playing guitar for 12 years!!

[@VirginiaDonnieBoy]

For sure!

[@RemyJackson]

The man could play anything with strings. Guitar, violin, banjo, harp, shoes

[@claudiovargas7067]

Um...it's *flamenco* not flamingo. Flamingo is a pink bird lol Flamenco is a genre of music and dance, but "flamenco" 🔥is also the Spanish translation of "flamingo" (as in the bird). By the way, What Mr. Clark (R.I.P.) is performing is a *pasodoble.*

[@ATPH99PS3]

Flamenco*

[@thesandman4438]

As a child of the 70's, I grew up watching him on Hee Haw. He could play anything with strings.

[@RickTai]

It’s May 2024 and this music still astounds…. Bravo!

[@thebigbosfetti1585]

The most underrated and under promoted guitar player ever

[@Phantom1963]

He didn't want the life of a snob.... He wanted to have fun and give people joy ❤ He could have been a pretentious snob.... But in his heart he was never going to be content with that... He is why Hee Haw was such a success.... very over qualified and it didn't matter.

[@RemyJackson]

One of the few performances where he keeps a serious face. He usually smiles like a kid on a playground.

[@raristy1]

He smiles because, 2:11 to Roy, music IS his playground 👍🏼

[@millennialcaveman8383]

@@raristy1I wish I could anything as much as Roy did in that moment.

[@edwardrosier1805]

And normally his sticks out.

[@erics3454]

His picking dynamics are absolutely incredible.

[@akidwithaclub]

Especially when you realize this is a flamenco song that he is playing with a pick

[@petionville9359]

@@akidwithaclub the picking part was his fingers 🤌

[@markupton1417]

Yes!

[@ruzcelbeltran]

That was incredible isn't it

[@aylward48]

One of the greatest guitarists of our time. Unfortunately most people just remember him for Hee Haw.

[@gregbors8364]

Saaaaaaaaaaa-lute! 🤠

[@michaelmaas5544]

He’s well known inside the guitar world

[@lawrencelymanii6943]

Fing amazing guitarist, but could masterfully play ANY stringed instrument..

[@hmackie6823]

not th greatest bu considering violin is hios main instrument impressive

[@hmackie6823]

thids guy can play everything literally

[@flyboy2514]

Pleased my ears. Hurt my eyes

[@anthonykaiser974]

Yeah, that weird oscillating aperture effect was a bit much at the beginning.

[@bronsonhonea5774]

Leroy Carroll that was a hilarious comment I laughed my but off

[@gman2107]

@watergod 83 more like humorgod 83 lol gottem

[@greenvelvet]

Thought it said "please, hurt my ears"

[@greenvelvet]

@Donna Micek Strange. Ever noticed that there's a 30 year age difference between the men and the women, in these old shows? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGeqpJWNr7B3mq8

[@h5mind373]

You know when Roy Clark has to concentrate hard to do it, we never will.

[@stanleydavis7904]

Very well said

[@GreyMatterStew]

Ya know, I'll bet he's not concentrating, so much as just feeling it. He could do some of the craziest stuff, while being quite the clown. Truly an entertainer.

[@dougrogers956]

Eddie Van Halen was in awe of Roy Clark. Roy Clark was a huge talent that is hard to find today.

[@tonycostello5225]

Roy Clark was is and always will be a guitar hero playing like a god... mind blowing speed and melody clean and clear.. Roy Clark made it in the Guinness book of world records for his tremendous talent... God bless you Roy he plays for God now what a calling...

[@stephenwillis9988]

This is the first I have ever seen him fantastic

[@redwoodrebelgirl3010]

... what a Calling for God to listen to the Mastery of a player like Roy Clark! 💗

[@mbellizia75]

Right??.and imagine if God were real! Lol

[@loisjohnson7272]

Actually Roy could play any thing with strings perfect and playing live with no help, What talent he had,, absolutely fantastic musician,

[@kerriknight]

At some point in his life, He very well may have been the best guitarist on earth.!.!.!.!

[@SleepyBoBos]

Yes. Even if just briefly

[@michaelresendiz9135]

I think chet atkins was the best

[@solidtimeofchange3903]

Yeah ok ..you obviously aint heard of harry munk or zweatty balsach

[@FYMASMD]

@@michaelresendiz9135 you have less of a sense of humor than a rock. Bonehead. Lmfao!! At you.😂

[@FYMASMD]

No. Not even close.

[@jacobsteele7138]

This man was a God amongst children.

[@mkm5150]

Doug Hilton Absolutely correct

[@geraldgetskow3420]

It's been so long since I've heard him play. I forgot how good he was. A master technician and capable of so many styles. RIP Roy Clark, a true Master of the Guitar.

[@cycadaacolyte6349]

oh shi... he was still alive a week ago when I was looking at his vids

[@dingdong5625]

Now we have Drake and Cardi B ....fucking ridiculous

[@OnlyFiniti]

@@dingdong5625 check out chon

[@dingdong5625]

eX Fin whats chon?

[@70stunes71]

Agree . complete fact . amazing player of so many different styles...

[@cadillacman8223]

if you look closely, Roy is holding the pick of destiny

[@YDNTK-ui4uc]

The Elder Pick

[@Phlegm187]

Thanks I tried looking closely and just came out of a 4 week coma from the seizures.

[@mikegoff500]

Roy might be the picker of destiny... Never saw a pick in his hand

[@sicawakan]

Destiny!!!

[@Cris_Borgnine]

@@Phlegm187 LOL!!!!!!!!

[@astroman30]

Roy Clark and Jerry Reed were 2 of the most underrated guitarists, ever.

[@danieldickson8591]

Not in the professional music community. Roy Clark in particular was very highly respected.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

I would add Glenn Campbell to that.

[@teastrainer3604]

@@tidefanyankee2428 Roy, Glen and Jerry were the best.

[@ROBINKCOX]

In any genre 🙂

[@randyjohnson4708]

Don't forget Glen Campbell.. Just may be the GOAT !!

[@Sj27m]

His hand was just a blur but he didn't even work up a sweat. AMAZING!!! Miss him and the whole hee haw gang. Lu lu and some of the girls are all that's left. The hardest thing so far about getting old is missing my folks and old friends.

[@richardskola3570]

Roy Clark simply is the absolute master of the guitar. Guitars have been used, abused, tortured, and destroyed, by many. Roy Clark shows us absolute understanding, and mastery of the instrument.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Well said -

[@bradtuor37]

AND virtually EVERY other stringed instrument, also!!!

[@roylennie8117]

Yea, and Paco de Lucia don't get a look in, right?

[@richardskola3570]

?

[@richardskola3570]

As I said, Nobody has ever been better.

[@danh3013]

Im a Prog rocker but this guy was so underrated as a guitarist.

[@Claytone-Records]

I was a bit of a prog guy in the 60’s & 70’s and beyond...and was aware of Roy’s playing way back and he’s practically a god.

[@kentlewis987]

As a teenager I was biased against country music. It was my parents' music. Now I realize how limiting that was.

[@kentlewis987]

A wise person said, "There are only 2 types of music...good and bad."

[@Claytone-Records]

Kent Lewis, Aging will do things like that. : ).

[@bigc0ck]

“prog rocker”

[@jamesireland1584]

Most guitarists who can shred do so on an electric. Roy Clark did that on an acoustic. That takes SKILL AND TALENT! RIP Roy, you are an American treasure!

[@V8Deuce]

It's not acoustic

[@nasticanasta]

This man is a legend, he could play anything with strings...beautiful

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

One of the biggest goofballs ever and one of the most phenomenal guitarist/ musician ever! And he did it all clean! Still just floors me whenever I watch him play. Great sense of humor and very humble. Just amazing!

[@joeyh9926]

A hidden gem that got not much credit... One of the greatest American guitarists of all time.

[@jimquantic]

And TWO time, winner of Banjo picker of the year award. His strumming alone, his VOICE, then being all over the neck--if he had half the material Glenn had, he would have been even bigger than he is.

[@kenegerton7512]

That tune is supposed to be longer than that but the guitar was over heating so he stopped out of mercy. I've seen him perform this many times . It's like my first time , every time . Super Human !

[@carnagegerman]

Ernesto Leucona está orgulloso que un guitarrista norteamericano le dio honor a su obra

[@loisjohnson7272]

❤you are so right about that,,he would love Roy, and he would be happy and smiling .

[@jrayproductions7790]

Nobody could pick like him. The world just lost a legend. Thank you for inspiring me to love music more, Roy. Rest easy.

[@walterdolan2705]

Yes I think he is number one and RIP Roy CLARK A true legend

[@kevinblackburn3198]

There is no stringed instrument he did not master.

[@backtopurrrfectagain6681]

Nah, alip ba ta could do like him too.

[@karthikrox6310]

@@backtopurrrfectagain6681 not even close lmao

[@benrodeheaver701]

The sounds from a gifted artist never gets old.

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

I watched Hee Haw as a little kid. I knew Roy Clark was a good guitarist. I didn't know he was this great. Incredible talent. R.I.P. Roy.

[@loisjohnson7272]

It strange how certain people are born with a specific, special interest and knowledge of music interests and can easily pick up on playing musical instruments and making it sound and look easy,, ❤strings are just not for everyone but they were meant for a specific person such as Roy Clark, wow, amusing and amazing, thanks so much for Roy bringing joy to entertainment for all of us,,❤he lives on through his music!

[@cantalope67]

You can talk about your Eric Clapton Stevie Ray Vaughan Jimi Hendrix and all the other ones but for me Glen Campbell and Roy Clark are two of the very best

[@migmadmarine]

right on

[@Magnetron33]

You are correct, Sir! None of them could do what Roy and Glenn could do.

[@jeffcrawford2748]

Team Campbell all the way.

[@gregoryfilin8040]

That is your opinion. But each is phenomenal in their own way, reinventing a genre in a different way.

[@hasinai]

. .along with Chet Atkins

[@tednewcomb5271]

And the man does that wearing a jacket ... i cant get out of a car wearing a jacket ... he's amazing !

[@Tull1996]

lol....awesome comment :-)

[@bigboss4178]

that and also Roy is one helluva thick boi

[@henryjames8654]

Mr Newcomb, the jackets were a left over from the 50/60s, attempting to look respectable on stage(musicians were filthy drug addicts that stayed up all night).

[@SleepyBoBos]

It's a special fire proof jacket, similar to what the Flash wears

[@danielthompson6207]

@@henryjames8654 And yet here you are, listening in.

[@asraharrison]

OMFG. How is it that Roy Clark slid under the radar for 50 years? I remember him fondly from heehaw... he is a master of many instruments! Hope GenX and millenials appreciate his talent.

[@AndDeathForAll82]

Millennial here… I, for one, am absolutely stunned. I’ve been obsessing over Roy’s playing for weeks, and I would honestly call him the best of all time.

[@jaredbrooks7219]

Millennial here, this is mesmerizing, this talent should be remembered for the entire existence of mankind.

[@belletobell]

Millennial here, Roy melted my face off with his guitar playing!!

[@brucemerryman7365]

@@belletobellhahahahahaha!! You made me laugh so hard!!

[@chrisphares4772]

Gen X here..... We already appreciate Sir Roy Clark!!😂

[@robertfkaz7013]

The man is a musical genius. His range and diversity are second to none. Incredible!

[@swamifakkananda4043]

But, sir, nun is not even here!!!

[@HardRockMiner]

My guitars are quiet for you today Mr. Clark. It is said far too often, but today it is meant more than ever. You were the best!! Now your memory will live forever among those who strummed thru the sore fingers and played thru hard times. I never had the privilageof knowing you, but I loved you all the same. Thank you for showing us what God given talent looked like. I get the feeling Johnny met you and handed you a guitar as he said "welcome old friend, come join the band. We've been waiting for you."

[@kita17n]

FKN WORD BRO !!!!! WORD

[@kyphosislordosis2230]

Really? I played even harder when I got the news. To each their own.

[@kayaich3992]

😢👍

[@HardRockMiner]

@justinian1962 - Stop with your bullshit! Don't disrespect a person death. What kind of slimy moron are you?

[@Forevertrue]

God Bless him! I look forward to seeing him again.

[@seagabri]

I'm from Málaga, I grew up listening malagueñas & verdiales every day. This is a good cover.

[@liquidstardust3017]

como la de Sabicas, pocas versiones. con todos mis respetos a este interprete que hace un trabajo espectacular.

[@Albert-hc3cq]

Masterpiece from a legend!!!!

[@pledgestone]

Roy was a national treasure. RIP. I have been fascinated by this guy since I was a young child.

[@jimkey920]

11/15/2018 Today the news of Roy Clark's death! We will miss you. Glen Cambell. Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, all gone now. The greatest!

[@chuckoneill4229]

The holy trinity of pickers

[@Achromania]

Don't forget Jerry. He was a beast.

[@jensen220]

I could listen to this 100 times over. It's some of the most phenomenal guitar-playing I've ever seen!

[@leonelbarragan602]

Oh man, Roy Clark will always be relevant: one of the most unique and talented guitar players of his generation and now mine! RIP chap

[@cnyweathertainment5075]

He did this at the end of an odd couple episode. He really was a very impressive musician. He also played banjo and violin! And played all equally well! Also, i just love this song/music.

[@danbuter]

RIP. Such an amazing talent.

[@Noneya388]

Dude, and that's just his guitar playing. He slayed the banjo and fiddle too

[@jimmyj5035]

Roy Clark... the Undisputed King of Country Pickers is Also an uncrowned Guitar King... he's the Only one I've Ever seen play Malagueña with a Guitar Pick and Not their fingers, yet he played it beautifully and with More Passion than 95% of Anyone else that I've ever seen play it... Roy Clark is a Legend

[@AC5SH]

Is he using a metal pick? It looks silvery here. I thought it was a quarter, at first.

[@angeltorres2501]

The speed in the right hand of his was simply incredible

[@gregflak1974]

I agree the only one I ever saw play with a guitar pick he's absolutely amazing

[@kendalllaughon9664]

Jimmy J Bravo 🥀

[@pamelaferguson7766]

Anybody remember Charo? She was one of the best flamingo guitarists there ever was. Maybe not as good as Roy,but she had toes in that water too. I know u-tube has her playing this if your interested.

[@T.R.U.T.H..]

That was some of the best strumming I have EVER seen!

[@CapMan1249]

No one played it better. Absolutely perfection.

[@chuckpotockimusic2288]

I had the privilege of seeing Roy at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ, 1993; that man played anything and everything with strings on it...guitar, banjo, dobro, fiddle, mandolin, pedal steel, you name it, he played it. He brought the house down performing Malaguena during the encore on a 12-string Ovation electric/acoustic; mind completely blown...R.I.P. Roy, and thank you for sharing your immense talents with the world! 🎸♥️🙏

[@groundscoresteve4964]

One of the GREATEST GUITARIST in any style music!!

[@azok5963]

The man was an absolute phenomenon. Love watching/hearing him play.

[@EducatedSkeptic]

The VISUAL effects are clearly dated, and amateurish by today's standards. They should have just left him alone to demonstrate his virtuosity. This was incredible, musically, and truly demonstrated Roy Clark's mastery of his instrument and of great music that had been written for it. What a joy to find this video posting! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!

[@donaldwhite670]

One of the best stringed instrumentalists of all time!

[@screamengine]

Without this style being out there in conscious land, there would be no Heavy Metal Trot picking, no hard hitting Metallica riffs and no jaws on the floor right now. Roy Clark officially acknowledged.

[@dkyelak]

+screamengine Do you mean the galloping rhythm? Yes, that is a standard in metal. You can add Slayer' Reign in Blood in there too. The first band I heard do it back in the day was Heart's Baracuda, but this even predates that song.

[@dkyelak]

+screamengine The only modern guitarist I hear acknowledge him is Jon 5 when he refers to all player in Hee Haw that motivated him to play.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Bravo!!!

[@morpher44]

but this also creates a bridge of admiration for the romantic Spanish music.

[@AloisWeimar]

So what your trying to say is that we should thank the Moors/Arabs for influencing American Country and Heavy Metal music! , in before “the triggering”

[@tprn66]

I grew up listening to Roy Clark and we watched Heehaw about house. He was so amazing. 😮

[@dibber43]

One of THE most underrated guitarists of ALL time...Roy Clark

[@billfuller450]

There are no words that can explain this man's playing other than mastery times thousands!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Red blob thing's a bit of a trip out. Amazing playing. He's one of the greats. No question about it.

[@lisas4444]

I could definitely do without that.

[@MarkToast99]

I'm much too young to have grown up with this guy's music, but seeing him now I realize just how much of an influence he's had on the music I like. It's crazy to see all of these techniques that I think are so revolutionary and new, but this guy was already doing them decades earlier

[@user-sd4qp3gb6r]

Meistro , Roy Clark. His guitar was second to none

[@iamalpharius9483]

Roy was so far ahead of the curve with his inventiveness and composition. Definitely a musician that almost never gets the recognition befitting a person of his strata of talent. Never heard him utter a negative word about another athlete. CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED.

[@SeekerGoldstone]

There isn't enough recognition in the whole world...

[@OZRIC1985]

Roy Clark is a true master of guitar. He has influenced countless numbers of guitarists in all genres of music. That slapping technique he uses at 3:47 has to have influenced many bass players. He has an awesome sense of humor too. :)

[@wesleyhill4922]

I agree John; I had no idea of the scope of his talents. His ability to play many instruments and the "slapping" technique" was truly exquisite. Reminding me of flamenco!

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Well said!

[@benjamingutierrez2191]

Spot on with everything minus the slap part.

[@michaelclark9762]

@@wesleyhill4922 Well, it is the most famous Flamenco song there ever was.

[@therespectedlex9794]

That wouldn't surprise me, about the bassists being influenced. Wasn't there a clip of him in 24 Hour Party People?

[@ghostrider-ek8gu]

The great, the talented, the mesmerizing, Roy clark. Without any doubt, one of the greatest all time musicians. He is unequalled.

[@markdodds844]

Every time I listen to this and watch it, I love Roy Clark's talent more!!! Fantastic!!!

[@emptypromises2962]

What a ferocious player. World class act. Stunning.

[@opiummuffin9438]

Guitar virtuoso. Absolutely incredible every tune he plays not only amazing... but he makes it look EZ

[@mike-rayner-videos]

totally amazing guitar work💐 ♫ ♥

[@TheHamilton26]

Check him out jammin with glen campell

[@user-sd4qp3gb6r]

Wow, I could listen to it one thousand times and not tire of hearing it

[@diannalecompte227]

Roy Clark R*O*C*K*S............awesome, his hands are like lighting up and down that guitar he is the master. Thank you, one of my favorites...Love hearing and watching him again.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Chet Atkins, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley eat your heart out. In my opinion there wi there will never be another guitar virtuoso like Roy Clark in Country music. And I firmly believe Roy stands in the to 20 guitarists of any genre, ever to be recorded. He belongs in that rare-air standing as an equal with Eric Clapton, Andrés Segovia, Jimmy Page, Django Reinhardt, David Gilmore and Jimmy Hendrix. Roy's arrangements, precision, and attack have had an influence on Country guitarists that can only be definitively eclipsed by the the man that reinvented and resurrected Rock guitar... Edward Van Halen. God Speed Roy Clark... I love you man!

[@pocjetty]

Your list is short one Willie Nelson. Most people outside the industry don't know what a musical genius Willie is. (As is his sister, but even fewer know that.) In the early days, he was probably the most sought-after session guitarist in Nashville, and there's nothing he can't do on a guitar. Clark was always looking to show off his speed, but it also led him to mince a lot of good songs in the process. I've heard Willie cut loose when jamming, and he can pick them as fast as anyone. Not to detract from Clark's incredible talent, but Willie just respects the songs too much for that. Listen to Clark play La Malaguena, then listen to someone like Pepe Romero or Charo (yes, Charo is a serious player). It's fun to watch Roy Clark rip the strings, and to marvel at his talent. But which version would you listen to a second or third time?

[@pocjetty]

Oh, and BTW - before there was a Roy Clark in country music, there was Chet Atkins. He was at least as fast as Roy Clark, and much more precise (I know you'll have a hard time swallowing that, but it's true.) See if you can find a recording of him playing Malaguena. And if you doubt his speed on the strings, try to find some of the songs with him playing the sitar. Damn. The reason Roy Clark is never mentioned in the pantheon you brought up is because he always picked arrangements that showed off Roy Clark, and not the songs. There have been a lot of really good guitar players who were too tricky for their own good. Clark was a very likable guy, and incredibly talented. But if you ask other musicians, most would pick both Willie and Chet Atkins above him. Both could match his talent, and both made MUCH more of a contribution.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Regarding Chet Atkins: I just listened a recording of Chet Atkins Malagueña. Malagueña was originally written for the piano, and after listening to a recording of the Composer Ernesto Lecuona play it on the piano; I can see where you can appreciate Chet's authenticity. My point about Roy Clark is that he made almost every song he played "his own". He supercharged Malagueña to showcase his speed and technique. He added flare and flourish to his arrangement that makes the song not only come alive, but quite frankly makes it mesmerizing. Chet Atkins was often heard criticizing Roy Clark (and Jerry Reed, and Glen Campbell) as not playing songs "right". I cannot criticize Chet, but I find him boring. I find many world class guitarists boring… That's just my opinion. I am lucky enough to see Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, and Glen Cambell in concert in the '80's. The crowd by far loved Roy the best, then Glen was second and Chet usually garnered only a polite applause. I think other guitarists may appreciate Chet at a higher level, but those who just like fun, fast, and exciting time… In the Country genre it's all about Roy in my opinion.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Charo was trained by Segovia… Yes she is no joke… She is awesome. Others like Pepe and a bunch of other spanish style players perform beautiful versions of Malagueña. But honestly I could only listen to them once or twice in a row. Roy Clark's version of Malagueña is in heavy rotation in my playlists. I LOVE IT. I do not care about authenticity to the original. This is the version I will always love.

[@jamminjoe44]

Very interesting thoughts .. I applaud your take on Roy Clark .. That being said, mind you .. Jose Feliciano puts Roy Clark to shame, on this classical piece of music .. And he`s blind t btw!!

[@CatDaddySteve]

He had it all, world class guitarists, good looks and movie star personality

[@kentnordland5034]

The best guitar rendition iv'e ever heard. He captures the soul of the piece.

[@charlesflinnill978]

By far the .most awesome version of this classic legendary piece of music. Roy Clark in his rendition sounds like he's playing 3 guitars st the same time.

[@derek4528]

what a beautiful rendition and captivating performance. My only regret is I will never get the chance to witness this live. Rest in peace sir Roy, for your wonderful and magnificent creations live on.

[@IntoTheMindlessAbyss]

The messiah guitarist has spoken! What a timeless legend! R.I.P. you awesome, wholesome and groovy soul.

[@jacobso223]

I began to know this great musician after his death. Yet his magical music is still living.

[@cromefusion]

R.I.P. Roy.... For years I have watched this piece of music and it is proof that music can touch a person in ways that are unexplainable...I literally got choked up every time I watched it. That’s the power and the mystery of music..it can penetrate and cut deep into your emotions and affect you in ways that defy logical explanation. He was a true talent and I’m not talking about Hee Haw...he was was a virtuoso of the guitar that I put right up there with Andres Segovia as far as talent and ability. He may never have gotten the recognition he deserved in the serious "Music" industry but real musicians know that he was simply one the best that has ever... and I mean ever played the instrument called guitar.

[@tahsyns.1506]

Its a shame how underrated he was. A brilliant musician.

[@stevenbendtsen5640]

Just new him as country western music. He is really good.

[@davidklein1903]

I know of no one who could play like that, technically or otherwise. Just unbelievable!

[@hugh3rdof5]

Rest in peace, Roy..... you left us so many timeless memories.

[@joseperez1085]

The best guitarist to ever live....

[@johnmilligan2964]

As great a guitarist as I've ever heard! He was an influence on not just country guitarists but on many rock guitarists.

[@edwardrichard2561]

Probably one of the greatest musicians of all time.

[@peterlynch7384]

Roy will never grow old, he has always been a favorite of mine !!

[@karlfisher1864]

Roy, what a great musician who always enjoyed his work and so did we. God bless! Karl

[@Tom-ok2rh]

If it even strains the great Roy Clark at the end of the performance, then you know it’s hard as hell to play.Bravo to the great man RIP….

[@joyceconroy9870]

My dad saw him play this in concert. He said that it was beyond amazing.

[@arthussey1297]

RIP Roy....one of the greatest....never given enough credit for all his talents. Thanks for posting. 👍

[@ziblot1235]

RC died today. One of the real greats of the 6 strings. You can talk about your Clapton, Beck, Hendrix, they all would bow to this guy. He was in a class of his own. Gonna miss ya Roy. Thankfully we have your videos! You’ll never grow old brother. RIP

[@patrickdillon500]

I only just heard of roy clark, he's one of those guitarist i kinda dope slapped myself over because im amazed i reached the age of 40 without knowing about him. I love spanish guitar, and this dude is clearly a jokester maestro on the axe.

[@jamesg872]

Love the passion and the embellishments.

[@Butch32002]

Who are the idiots that voted a thumbs down ? Roy Clark is probably in the top ten best guitar players ever...period.

[@rpmhart]

Likely ones who feel it's a sacrilege to play a classical piece of music on an electric instrument. I'm neither for nor agin' that, but it would be nice to have heard him also play the piece on an acoustic; ol' Roy seemed to have a pretty good knowledge of them, as well.

[@jodityler5733]

He actually did play this piece on an acoustic, check out the video of his guest appearance on “The Odd Couple “

[@rawinsonde1]

what a ludicrous statement...He's a showman, not a great guitarist (with that hillbilly flatpicking)

[@gregoryfilin8040]

@@rawinsonde1 yet his skill and style proceeded to lay the foundations for all types of metal all around the world.

[@sloppytoppy10]

@@rawinsonde1 He;s literally regarded by anyone who knows anything about playing guitar as one of the best ever.

[@cseateam8598]

I have played guitar all my life, played with all the best that I ever could. I watched Roy Clark for years and never met him, however he had the best and blessed talent on a guitar of anyone in history - leading up to 2018. I have tried to master his style but it simply can not be. No one can do what he did with just a pick between thumb and index finger and not loose the pick, destroy it, or the guitar, or rip the strings off, or break a string. Yes he was the all time best and I am still trying to figure how he accomplished what he did, I am certain his style was blessing and gift.

[@veeshead]

CseaTeam who of the best have you played with? Any footage here on KZbin?

[@letsexplainricky6825]

Roy Clark, a pleasure to watch as much as to hear you play. True entertainer.

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

As the great Jerry Reed used to say, "Get it, son!" Roy Clark will never die. His inspiration and memory will live forever.

[@davidklein2]

And his acoustic version is even better if you can believe it! I would think what he does is almost impossible with his speed and accuracy. Blows me away!!

[@loiswehrle7646]

I loved hearing Roy Clark and never missed him on all programs while I was taking care of my children especially Jonny cash and Hee Haw every Saturday night..

[@KeithE4]

Roy Clark was one of the best guitarists ever.