Mean Mary - Trumbull County Antique Tractor Show

Artist: Mean Mary
Song: Trumbull County Antique Tractor Show
Album: Sweet
A HUGE thank you to all the people and tractors involved in the making of this video!
Music and lyrics by: Mary James & Jean James
Mary James on vocals, banjo, and fiddle
Frank James on bg vocals and 12 string guitar
Jim Brown on bass
Norton T. Miller on spoons, bell, and bass drum

[@SmokeyJoe-ql6zq]

TOP SHELF! Again...Nashville you done missed the boat.

[@paddlecrab]

I can almost smell the corn dogs, candyfloss, fresh mown grass, oil and grease. I can almost see three generations polishing a tractor the same as great grandpappy is sitting on, smiling proudly, in the sepia photo in the family album. And I can almost see baskets covered in gingham overflowing with baking from great grandma's stained, yellowing, fiercely guarded, handwritten recipe book

[@kadehebert201]

Outstanding comment. You are quite the poet. Thank you for your contribution, Kade. Keep tuning in to KZbin Music and keep Commenting.

[@kadehebert201]

You r a adjective master. Have you ever considered writing. I believe that you have a gift. Kade again.

[@johngoodman616]

As the candle of my life burns low I am content to listen to Marys beautiful music. As it begins so shall it end. Only the elders see how short life truly is

[@johnd5805]

You are correct. Lord teach us to number our days.

[@IanC_42]

Well said friend, we also see how beautiful and precious it is also.

[@user-bo8eq7ki5w]

@Sunflower Seeds "Amen," Preacher Casey finally said,and they all started eating. The Grapes Of Wrath Steinbeck.

[@djoswald9128]

I just want a date. 🙈 Hey, I’ll make a fool of myself, Sweet Mary I can’t explain it. Have the shotgun’s ready. I’m not afraid. My wife passed away years ago. Sweet Mary, I’m doing a reading... And that is just creepy... I can’t her tell that Lord... I don’t even know her. 🙈 Crap 💩 Yeah I’m afraid! She isn’t going to like me. Even worse she is going to think I’m a kook, or a stalker... 🥺🤕 See, this is only to bear witness. Sweet Mary 😔 Sorry I waisted you time

[@ergbudster3333]

True enough, John, true enough.

[@erikpetto3672]

All these years later, this is still one of my favorite songs. Maybe it's the winning smile, maybe it's the wonderful alto voice, maybe it's the sheer joy baked into the song. Regardless, it makes me happy.

[@randysollars5350]

I just love me some Mean Mary. My God, what talent and personality ❤

[@MARYANNE269]

Still love this song 🥰👍

[@patriciajrs46]

Thank you, Mary. This is great. I love your tremelo and falsetto. Someone is playing the spoons. Good musicians.

[@uschdog]

I have an open back Deering banjo, and a 1940 Farmall M. If only I could play like Mary, and use the tractor like it was meant to be used...I might be a happy cat.

[@claudiameyer5468]

What a wonderful lis❤❤❤❤❤t/mix Thankyou so much 🌼😊

[@karenreid5615]

Mean Mary May be the finest banjo player who ever lived. This song is incredible and I also love watching the dancers.

[@amberhawke]

I absolutely loved the last outtake, where the people are dancing and Mary is playing and singing with nat sound. You won't find too many artists willing to mingle and perform for fun with the average folk.

[@yamamefish]

As anyone who has ever met her at one of her shows can attest, the real and friendly and approachable Mary you see in this video is who she really is. My daughter and I have a picture with her and she gave my daughter some musical advice, too :)

[@davidstaley3737]

I had that Ferguson TO-20 that Mary was riding in the intro!! Great little tractor!! Loves me a farmer!!

[@ddwindowworks]

David I'm a nice guy and usually don't say anything, but the intro tractor is a ford 9 n, you can see the ford emblem on the front of the cowl and also on the fender. If you talking about the one that she is driving. I have this same tractor or at least the ones she was driving.. acquired it from my grandpa.. tons of memories.

[@davidstaley3737]

@@ddwindowworks perhaps you're right, they are very similar...they sure don't make them like they used to.

[@ddwindowworks]

@@davidstaley3737 absolutely don't make em like the use too. but the air condition and heaters are certainly nice in the new ones .. lol have a great weekend.

[@davidstaley3737]

@@ddwindowworks lol, our farm isn't THAT big, or our tractor that comfortable--it's been hot!! But life is still better on the farm! Yep, enjoy!!

[@erlendgjerde8409]

This is the antithesis to modern pop music videos. Modern pop is polished, auto tuned with "perfect" people. Here there are ordinary people who play and dance with pure passion. The joy and excitement shines right through.

[@dangrubbs9052]

Such a beautiful talented woman absolutely gorgeous

[@anetajohnson8446]

I live in a small town, and believe it or not, they have a tractor show! things have changed though, now the tractors are hugh, and cost 700,000 bucks or more! Mean Mary shure can play a ''MEAN" banjo"! tHIS WAS ALOT OF FUN TO WATCH!

[@Lambo24252]

you are gorgeous and I love your voice

[@denverado5594]

Those metal drummers always blow my mind. 😝

[@juliawild5173]

Loved the spoon playing too...vanishing.

[@gregabare7120]

that's pretty cool song I used to have a Ford 9NI used it to pull trees out of the woods for firewood.😄

[@KeshHarp]

Thanks kindly for the visit to Trumbull County!

[@suzibee9796]

What a sweet, delightful tune. I miss connecting with country folk like this ❤

[@tobycatVA]

Algorithm food, in hope of KZbin sharing this to more people like me that this is song three I have watched today from Mean Mary. Instant Fan Forever

[@harveyjohnjohn1334]

Sympathique, très sympathique, merci beaucoup Mean Mary,

[@RobSnelling]

Must be the first song ever written about an antique tractor show! Music therapy at its best.

[@cathyb2204]

Your voice on this song just makes me happy.

[@Herr_Keystyne]

Im speechless. really great music and how i like this video! What a good living.

[@jackrichards1863]

A delightful song about tractors. My Lord there really has to be heaven for those who wait. Mean Mary will have you fall in love with the words with the tune with the voice she use to take your mind away!

[@pwrouzaud]

What a great multi-talented lady!

[@adamwest8256]

Mary, you are the best!!!

[@josephoxley6853]

I believe it was fate that I stumbled onto your music, this song puts such joy in my heart...

[@williamhardway6436]

Your smiles are contagious

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Hi Mary. I have an old Farmall and would be honored for you to sit on it while playing and singing...great song and video! ❤😄👍

[@johngoodman616]

I am convinced everything good happens for a reason. Marys music is the best reason I can think of for hanging around for another year. She is always a ray of sunshine into our humdrum lives.

[@kevinkurtz9889]

Nice to see yhe tractors of my youth, oh great song and video.

[@matthewpowers3411]

Some of your song are so cheer full and sweet it's nice just to see what that's like.

[@robertrohrs9195]

I love Mean Mary.

[@metube2824]

A Beautiful County. A Beautiful Day. A Beautiful Tractor. A Beautiful song. And a Beautiful Lady singing. It does not get any better than this !

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

I don't believe that global warming will ever melt the polar ice caps, but Mary's smile could.

[@allenra530]

This was really fun to listen to and Mary is cute on the tractor.

[@johncole4076]

Passion is what I bring to the table

[@ToolsAreToys]

I love this song, it's so happy.

[@scottnix4991]

Four years later. I love this so much, I can't even explain. These are my people. I miss them terribly. Thank you Mary. Your music brings me happiness.

[@kruston1048]

Just great❤

[@jimmydaukei3108]

she is truly a lovely sweetheart to watch

[@wytrabbyt]

A breath of fresh air

[@ModelARider]

Music does not get more honest than that! Looked like a nice group of folks!

[@helenhighwater5313]

Yes, "salt of the earth" people, we need more of them.

[@ernestblanchard4408]

You have a style no one can copy love you girl and your sidekicks and your banjo xoxo

[@raymondwalker8458]

I love you Mary

[@SmokeyJoe876]

I luv me some Mean Mary!

[@donwhitmire978]

too cool a song, great voice

[@wrdlmbrt1956]

Mean Mary is one awesome musician, and she's beautiful too! 😍😘 (... I want the Tie-Dye T-shirt the Bass player had on....LoL 😁😎)

[@KarlMcMAn]

seriously, how does mean marry not have more views and likes?

[@johnnygavita]

It's our duty to share the magic brother!

[@odinfireful]

Love it beautiful

[@StevenvonBriesen]

Amazing!!

[@NoWayOut55]

Tearin' it up Miss Mary James! And as always, Brother Frank has it tight in the back! Damn you guys is goooood! Thanks again for making my evening.

[@marklythall8712]

A very happy song, and I wish KZbin could changes its system so I can hit the like button once and twice and thrice

[@mikem1509]

one of the most talented women in country music. wonderful voice and just an outstanding musician.

[@azapp4761]

You're like a special secret that I hope only GOOD people get to enjoy! I don't want to share you with the wicked world who doesn't deserve you! Thank God for you and your great band too!! Bless you GREATLY SWEET Mary!😘💞🎵🎶

[@gordonarneson2070]

Good job the guy in the spoons really adds to it

[@DaleLD]

Such happy times made even brighter by Mary and Frank and friends and Mary's great music.

[@allenbooth5193]

That girl has a voice on her!

[@virgilbeckley3756]

mary should be on the grand ole opry stage she would steel the show there she is one of the best singers and banjo players I ever heard

[@timothyjohn7986]

You surely capture the fun and spirit of rural living in this video. Loving it.

[@SaturdaySportsman]

What a fun song!

[@samfallow18]

Your music always makes me smile. Thank you.

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

So true. It doesn't matter how negative the news and current events are. The cure is to watch a Mary James video and the world seems like a better place!

[@MARYANNE269]

This is a gooden eh! She's definitely an all rounder! 😍👍

[@bradleydavies4781]

Nice ride gal .

[@bradleydavies4781]

And plays the fiddle too wonderful.

[@joeunterwagner1397]

A gem indeed

[@Lizett33]

I'm from Southern California and love her music.

[@seanacameron8940]

Mary, you have the voice of an angel, and so much talent on the instruments. Having gone to an antique tractor gathering, the are a special time. But you make it so much fun and we all wish we could be there. By the by, the men dancing was a hoot !! Thanks again for everything you do. You are so loved.

[@darinfonder1388]

I just love how free and fun spirited her and her music are. Puts me in a carefree mood. You go girl!!!

[@mpgrenda]

What a fun video!!!

[@muddymuddymuddmann]

fall in love with the banjo. fall in love with the smile. fall in love with the music. and in love with the voice. but most of all... the light that shines inside. It cant be hidden, and I hope you will never try. shine on oh beautiful music maker. and God bless your heart and soul. thanks BTW... I believe this is the first video that you covered up those cute little toes. lol. MUDDy

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

Nope, look again, around 2:50 into the video. There's her cute little toes. :-) Also see where she takes the red Farmall Model M for a spin...

[@bellakaldera3305]

I too live in the country and love my antique tractor, a 1972 GE Electrak E15. This song made me happy.

[@jppicur]

What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice And everything nice, And Mean Mary is 100% beautiful music.

[@audiophileman7047]

This one is a lot of fun! You guys are great musicians! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@markvines7308]

Mary's music makes me smile and brightens my day, I thank you for that.

[@ElDaumo]

love the italian plumber on the drums

[@2300Kenzie]

Is that Mario? I wondered what he and Princess Daisy were up to.

[@kruston1048]

Just great

[@williamwallace2585]

very cool video and song you gotta love mean mary

[@geraldchristopher1361]

You stole my heart!

[@KrisOrcott]

I was smiling the whole way through.

[@theslowride66]

Such A treasure.

[@oldthrash83]

Damn, she's good! And so much fun to watch.

[@stevepifer7582]

I like it when she was driving that Farmall M my kind of lady

[@MARYANNE269]

I love this song!!

[@MARYANNE269]

And the extra footage 😁

[@thatsnotright]

Please keep on making your music! It's really great!

[@georgepollastri7701]

LOVE It - Dear Mary love your sense of humour !!

[@onelonleyfarmer]

awesome song. i love your music.

[@michaelleonetti8564]

You can still see the joy from when she was 6 yrs old

[@valeriekeany373]

Vw

[@user-hl8vy3ut9v]

Wow, that's gotta be the coolest music video I've ever seen! You are very talented ❤ thank you for sharing

[@denniswyse3590]

Bad ass, bad ass girl & band. Love the music and the singing. Awesome musicians!!!!

[@tammyrourke7054]

Oh wow! I think I've found my newest musical obsession! And now I'm headed to Amazon.

[@VictorKPanda]

Hay,I love this blueweed music. Mary's a cross between BobbyGentry and Joanie Mitchell.

[@Southwestwalker]

Love this. I can listen to Mary all day.

[@jean-claudesavoie2126]

Elle est ce qui a de plus délicieux à entendre....💖💖💖

[@samueladams3746]

Just came back to say 1) this is such a sweet song and 2) damn, it’s an “earwig”. PS give your brother a quarter and tell him to call your mother and tell her there is serious doubt about his career as a back up dancer.

[@daguard411]

I love how these are edited, that little girl's smile was sincere and the footage of the guys hauling the instruments uphill, their heads bent with that "here we go again" look. I bring this up in that I see spoons being used, I just thought you might like to know, or be reminded of, that old show named "Hee Haw." In relation to the spoons idea, the Hee Haw Grandpa Jones did do things that tried to remind people of the old ways, and one of the truly unique segments I can remember is when he did a song using cowbells, they were in hand, attached to elbows, and shoes, and it was a great performance. Just an idea. Be Safe.

[@johncole4076]

Reach your arm up the cows to help pull out the calf

[@stewartfenton7660]

@@johncole4076 don't try this at home John

[@adreabrooks11]

With all the retro in the air these days, I'm surprised Hee Haw hasn't been recirculated. It was a wholesome brand of ridiculousness. :)

[@neilroberts5923]

Yeah, shes one really good gal her, makes ya feel full!

[@marcwebb7875]

I love you Mary.

[@odinfireful]

Eccellent. Love that girl

[@darinfonder1388]

Awesome! This blows the new country ( pop) music out of the water. How come nobody gives her a contract?

[@manjusrig]

Lovely Mary ...

[@TheGhost5600]

Well done Mary..