Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Salty Dog Blues

[@paulkersey1007]

I'm not from the south. I didn't grow up with bluegrass. I don't come from this world of music. I'm a guy from New York City who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s listening to rap and hip hop mainly with some heavy metal. But I was exposed to banjo and fiddle music when I lived in Massachusetts where I witnessed a banjo and fiddle contest for the first time and this was the song that they played to end the festival. Then I found out about Earl Scruggs and this is the first song I've ever heard from him. And for a guy who's 45 years old now discovering who they are oh my God these guys are phenomenal and I have a great appreciation and respect for this genre of music.

[@rockinredneck57]

Go watch the movie Bonnie and Clyde with Faye Dunnaway and Warren Beatty. The banjo tune you will hear during the chase scene is THE most famous banjo tune in history. It's called Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Written and performed by Earl Scruggs. I'll lay odds you heard it at that bluegrass contest. Anywhere there is a banjo, that song will be played. I think it's the law. Even comedian, SNL and movie star, Steve Martin plays it.

[@johnsayles4316]

@@rockinredneck57 In Character of Richard Nixon, no less.

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus. Romans 6:23 John 3:16❤😊❤❤

[@xanther97]

Good music never dies.

[@billyhancock7851]

​@rockinredneck57 No, don't listen to the Bonnie and Clyde version, listen to the original

[@gp-banjo]

You can obsess over JD Crowe, Sonny Osborne, Doug Dilliard or any of those guys, but no matter what you say, Earl Scruggs will always be #1.

[@sarahsaville6829]

Now that's music Son!!!! They don't make em like that anymore!!!

[@tomjarrett2477]

I'm 69 and remember watching them on TV Saturdays.

[@pamlico53]

Martha White Self Rising Flour

[@TheMisterGriswold]

Best banjo intro in history. 🎶

[@MrRontac]

There will never be another Flatt & Scruggs

[@thomashaney376]

Today's "New Country" just don't cut it, sir. Love to hear her rap to an Eminem song, indeed... puke.

[@eddyflo2978]

😢😢😢

[@garlandclark-ws5uf]

This only comes along 1 in a life time their will be no more ! Thank you Lester &Earl Pure Gold ❤❤

[@pegcage]

One microphone, acoustic instruments, and the best musicians in the world.

[@PLINKER]

I agreed with you on KZbin!

[@arvinpareftsid2039]

@@PLINKER I read on KZbin your comment agreeing with Mary Cage on KZbin!!

[@comfortablynumb7265]

THAT'S REAL GENUINE bluegrass!!! NO electricity!! 😁😉 And heck yeah best musicians!!! Omg! 👍😉 I do realize this comment was left 8 yrs ago heh. But... just HAD 2 reply !

[@sambarris5615]

Awesome!!

[@rc-my9tc]

for a modern version, go see Del McCoury, they play this way, and it is fantastic

[@TruthJournalism-ne8bo]

Grandma and Grandpa every morning Would rise at 430 am and listen to these fellas in that old school house on Rte 54 Urbana Ohio,the greatest times of my young life in the 60s,70s,80s DLR Springfield Illinois

[@KN-ez2nw]

Clark County!!

[@jxk7712]

Thank you

[@timothyadams8489]

The Earl Scruggs Review played at my college my sophomore year and blew the roof off the dump.

[@americanbornbred6041]

Reminds me of home.... Makes me really miss my grandparents & parents...all gone now.

[@terryjames548]

Outstanding

[@jamesevans9007]

This iteration of the band was never equaled. Curly Seckler's tenor was the perfect pairing with Lester's lead.

[@user-Volksbeobachter]

Да. Я несколько раз переслушивал, чтобы понять кто же из троих такой голосистый Yes. I listened several times to understand which of the three is so vociferous :)

[@davycrickett7028]

The three of them make one of the best harmonies that I have ever heard!

[@Avocado7765]

You have to dig a bit but this version is on Spotify

[@redwolf7929]

​@@user-Volksbeobachtertheir harmonies are quite amazing

[@robmccarthy1018]

Love the good old music. Earl just steps up to the mic. and each note has perfect tone, timing and phrasing. The harmony is wonderful too. Marvelous blend and sound in mono with just one mic. 🤠

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. We all deserve Hell for our sins, such as lying lusting coveting and more. We can't save ourselves, but Jesus can save us. He died on the cross to save us for our sins and rose from the grave defeating death and Hell. You must put your faith in him only. He is the only way to Heaven. Repent and trust in Jesus. Romans 6:23 John 3:16❤😊❤❤

[@stevenbowen7674]

Jeez, I've heard that before, of course​@@christianweatherbroadcasting

[@georgemartin4963]

A lot of great Blue Grass out there but I'll bet you can't find much better than this. 

[@GeorgeMansfield]

9:13

[@redwolf7929]

Earl always looks so cool playing as fast as he does

[@sharonweaver6474]

Cool as a cucumber ❤

[@pappysully]

Can't help smiling when I hear this song.

[@a.c.6475]

Lol! Me either!😁 and I'm black, but I grew up on these guys. Bluegrass, classic rock or R&B, I know good music when I hear it!

[@sparkswain2820]

I used to watch this on tv as a child. Lester and Earl had their own show and we kids never missed it. And there was Arthur Smith.....real music, real artists, and no autotune twits around!!!

[@pegcage]

Country fiddle players amaze me and Paul Warren was one of the best IMO. Most do not read a note of music, like most country musicians.

[@markanderson0022]

Hello Mary nice comment how are you doing 👋👋👋

[@redwolf7929]

The middle player is amazing

[@jimmymorgan3324]

From. The. Heart ,

[@marcusbuckner5582]

Vassar Clemons, one of my favs

[@TheGruffchickJournal]

This melody has been an earworm for a few days. Gawd, I love this song! Talented men doing what they love. I appreciate all of them. And thank you @Hubertblues for uploading it! 🥰

[@buddhistjohn]

this is the best damn thing about youtube

[@Pete-z6e]

TRUE!

[@promotedtocustomerr]

Yes, Yes it is. 100% agree

[@randyjones7818]

70 years later on this Martha white TV show tape..its still the best bluegrass music alive..I love to see the great.Paul Warren play that Stainer fiddle and just to see the great lester flatt sing does my soul well that bluegrass .music had these.greats... it the best bluegrass will ever be..1961..r.jjones

[@thinghammer]

Beyond good. Beyond great. Sublime is insufficient. Awesome is insulting. Perfect. Such style and talent.

[@bluesloverz]

All those guys are talented.

[@Rapappport]

They are in the annals of history - the best of bluegrass music and musicians. They inspired many others.

[@onlyme114]

I miss when I was a kid sitting around listening to the grand ole opry ( I live close to Nashville ) it was just a better time ....

[@gilbertohlson6363]

Nothing better than Lester and Earl.

[@stevecajun]

99% of the population who don't listen to bluegrass music would probably request this tune from a bluegrass band as it would be the only bluegrass song they could think of requesting. This speaks highly of Flatt & Scruggs.

[@DrBeckyEm]

Music I grew up on. My parents and most of their siblings and friends played instruments. As a young child this is what we heard played in our house all the time.

[@jasonogle3697]

Andy and the Darlings did this one, awesome

[@whipsnade13]

Wow, Earl. He just nailed everything.

[@joluttringer4450]

On this video I discover (for the first time on screen) Lester Flatt's right hand G licks ! Great ! Wishes from France. Jo

[@rsreahsweat2213]

Andy Griffith played this song on one episode and sharline sang it and she killed the song too all are legends of the era !!!

[@glenthompson3058]

Greatest band that played on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.What great music and each musician took his part and did it so well.Had the pleasure of seeing the so many times.Love the song Cabin On The Hill which they always played at the end of their show with Martha White in the late 50s.Great song by great gentlemen of bluegrass.It don't get no better then this.Glen Thompson Opry fan club.

[@kacisunset]

In June 1953, Martha White Mills became the sponsor for Flatt and Scruggs on WSM’s daily,early-morning radio broadcast where they performed until September 1954. They then moved to Crewe, Virginia, for a weekday radio performance. They continued their WSM Martha White shows by recording them on tape. “We were the first in country music to have a syndicated TV program,” said Earl. With the Pet Milk Company as a co-sponsor with Martha White, they were seen on more than forty television stations.

[@berniceatkins4500]

Man I love Paul Warren'fiddle, have listened to him play ever since he was Johnny & Jack

[@Madcatcon199]

You can tell these guys care about their craft! they care deeply about tone and timing

[@anniefannycharles9951]

Authentic American Blue Grass. Doesn't get any finer.

[@thecrooner4jc]

I was talking to my uncle (Curly Seckler) and he said the song was named after a bottle of "Salty Dog" .. which was a brand name of soda pop.

[@Hubertblues]

Very nice, thank you

[@ChrisHillOlympicRecurveArchery]

How old were you when he told you that? Its an old appalachian saying. They use to rub salt on their hunting dogs to keep off ticks. Since salt was limited and pricey, it was used mostly on their favorite dog. So the salty dog was the favorite of the pack. The saying became known for asking a girl to be a lover. He might have told you the soda pop tale if you were very young.

[@srgbuffalobuffalony7112]

I used to have an 8-trak I stole from my parents and this song was on it - along with many other Clinch Mtn Boys, etc... tunes I never knew but loved them for some reason. I w2sa just married, out of Buffalo NY and moving down to Pan City Florida and then to Sumter S Carolina - this 8trak became my anthem!!! Thank you for the memories!!!

[@MandoMohan]

Absolute classic! Thank you for this gem of an upload.

[@chrisivanchev]

RIP Earl! Thank you!

[@fresnodick3717]

Seeing them do this song on TV back in the 1960s made me a bluegrass fan.

[@HaroldMacneil]

My dad would love all these songs but he just passed away at 90 years old 😢

[@michellej8254]

Rip to your Dad...

[@sestrume]

This is one of the finest corners of youtube, this video is gold.

[@MajahDancer]

My dad listened to a lot of bluegrass when I was growing up, and I remember him singing to this song. It's a bittersweet memory - Dad has been gone for 15 years now but this video reminds me of how much he loved music. Thanks.

[@scootermom1791]

The fiddling I'm this piece is certainly my favorite! I love the banjo, too, but I play violin, so I'm biased. Lol Great blast from the past!

[@RaymondCore]

I first heard this song, as a youngster, on the original Andy Griffith Show performed by the Darling Family. Salt was rubbed on dogs to prevent ticks but, being expensive, was only used on favorite dogs.

[@gmdriver43]

this is the REAL DEAL!! great clip!!

[@christinericart4554]

My Ivy league Dad and mom played bluegrass throughout my life. I am thankful for the immersion in this culture. Flatt and Scruggs are my lullaby

[@zakkholguin3942]

Amazing music!

[@1coopjsn]

Now that how the fiddle break should sound. Like a mule breaking out of the stall!

[@jeancowan1037]

Superb no more no less ❤

[@bigpapi2658]

Born and raised on this in Kentucky!!!

[@dennisperry8705]

The echo. I love it!!

[@markanderson0022]

Hello Denise how are you doing 👋👋👋

[@michaelwilliams4702]

Happy Birthday...100 !

[@PoutinePete]

So smooth; they made it look easy!

[@DRGAS339]

pure talent there

[@beniceorbegone]

this is the best damn thing on youtube !!

[@TimeTravelinHendrix]

Oh man this is so so good! These boys are sick and this makes me want to CHICKEN SCRATCH! YEEHAWW

[@davidrichardsonusher]

awesome, never got to see these guys but grew up listening to their records and leanring to play mandolin from them. thanx

[@DRGAS339]

David Usher it don't get much better then this I don't think

[@nolanbowen8800]

I've sung Salty Dog many times and never sang one of these verses. They must be dozens of verses. It's sure fun to sing.

[@EdwardFord-w1l]

Nothing like some good blue grass

[@dinkydog56]

Love it.

[@sandrahendricks1354]

Old school bluegrass makes me happy!

[@schlomogoldstein606]

Real soul music.

[@Siralantoon]

Wonderful.

[@mcfrdmn]

Fantastic song and excellent musical performance !

[@patrickjamessimpson7268]

these were the very best. so talented and a lot of todays generation are stunned by just how good they could play. no computers or electronic equipment. just talent.

[@paulschneider4480]

hard to be blue listening to timeless jams like that, bluegrass makes me grin like a dizzy fool

[@brianyalt2345]

Legends. Paul Warren is my favorite.

[@sandraloftus7099]

I MISS AND LOVE IT

[@markanderson0022]

Hello Sandra how are you doing 👋😍

[@MrBasslust]

I am an electric player, but this is amazing! Honestly, love it!

[@howardmartin9062]

Can’t be beat love it

[@TonyWud]

That's the great Paul Warren on fiddle.

[@briankelly5432]

Whoah. Top notch. All of em

[@notesleb]

the sound is so good

[@pegcage]

You are all missing it. Foggy Mountain Breakdown is by far the most famous Flatt and Scruggs tune, written by Earl, played many times including with other greats, performed on Letterman, several grammy awards, and most of all the theme music for the movie, Bonnie and Clyde. Enough said.

[@jimcrawford5039]

brilliant! cheers , Australia.

[@koshersalaami]

Would have liked a mandolin solo but the fiddle and dobro were great. I don’t even bother complimenting Earl. His playing is a given.

[@georgescarlett5441]

"Pulled the trigger, and the gun 'Set' go-----! Love it.

[@williamhutcheson6511]

Loved it!

[@chrisbuck1695]

Best Blue Grass song in my books

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Reminds me of watching F&S on Sat afternoon t.v. show with dad, quality time. Dad's "rock star" hero was Bill Monroe. He knew all the early

[@chalked3]

love

[@markanderson0022]

Hello nice comment how are you 👋👋👋

[@shilohabaddon]

Thanks for the treat!!

[@stephancoleman-prest2224]

Wow fantastic

[@commiduck4704]

Best genre of music

[@AdrianJohn1956]

What a gem! Karicat Watts Thank you for sharing...much obliged (((-:

[@AdrianJohn1956]

Now that's what I call Musicians!

[@paulj0557tonehead]

Listen to Skip Battin Topanga Canyon album version of Salty Dog Blues. Then listen to his '72 or '73 album, *Skip Battin - Skip*

[@aaronfarris7909]

"Better do it then I gues..." Haha that's great.

[@damras88]

Perfect quality !!! Thanks mate !!!

[@olivetg1]

Back before video they had to do 6 live TV show every week. The first stop was Gadsden Alabama, to buy groceries. Then Columbus, Georgia; Atlanta; then Florence, Alabama. Florence to Bluefield, West Virginia; then Huntington, West Virginia; then Jackson, Tennessee, on Friday night; then back to Nashville to do the Opry on Saturday night. "The Martha White Special" kept them on the road on time.

[@Ogiehill]

Love it

[@knuckleheadnoogy3261]

Great Stuff! One of my favorites! Showcases everything good with Flatt & Scruggs!

[@phillipconger3794]

💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜💜. Yes sir.a salt LUCY DOG CHEER'S.

[@mikoyantv2545]

Magnificent!!!!

[@tima1929]

Let me be your Salty Dog Or I won't be your man at all Honey, let me be your Salty Dog Down in the wildwood sitting on a log Finger on the trigger and eye on the hog Honey, let me be your Salty Dog Let me be your Salty Dog Or I won't be your man at all Honey, let me be your Salty Dog Pulled the trigger and the gun said go The shot fell over in Mexico Honey, let me be you Salty Dog Let me be your Salty Dog Or I won't be your man at all Honey, let me be your Salty Dog Let me be your Salty Dog Or I won't be your man at all Honey, let me be your Salty Dog

[@WOKINTUSD]

curly seckler passed December 2017 the mandolin RIP curly the last surviving member of flatt and Scruggs ☹

[@Hubertblues]

RIP Curly, sad to hear. thank you for the update.

[@editorjuno]

Curly was 98 -- a danged good run!

[@rayseckler7295]

This is the oldest son of curly, Ray , God bless all , Flatt n Scruggs.were great n all who were band members, very talented.men, !!!

[@missJazzitup99]

First head this song on The Andy Griffith Show.