Roy Clark & Jimmy Henley - Orange Blossom Special | REACTION

[@brotherkellymatthewbarnes8882]

Johnny laid that golden fiddle on the ground at Roy Clark's feet.🎻

[@BaronessErsatz]

Roy once visited a symphony orchestra and noted the presence of the cellos. The cellist obliged with a bit of noodling, then graciously offered to let him try it. He shrugged and gave it a go, playing as if he'd done it all his life---and it was his FIRST TIME! Afterwards, he could only say "Twarn't nuthin' but a big ol' fiddle!" RIP, Roy. Miss ya.

[@txquilter608]

I can see that

[@marrysanchez1300]

Who remembers Roy Clark’s song, “Yesterday When I Was Young”? All these years later & I still remember every word. One of the few times when he performed w/o any funny stuff & what an impact that single made. 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@mikemiles3077]

I remember that song. He was the best!

[@colleenrogers3512]

I grew up on Country but for him to do a non Country song was mind blowing and that it made it up the Billboard charts to #19 was amazing for a country singer at the time.

[@alanhawkins9478]

Thank God and Greyhound was one of my favorites........

[@MarrockV]

Whenever you watch Roy play, no matter the venue or material, he just radiates pure joy all the time.

[@patclinker6587]

When Roy was bouncing the bow on the neck of his fiddle, that technique is called spiccato. It is SO cool! Roc Clark met Jimmy Henley at the New Mexico State Fair and invited Jimmy to be on Hee Haw. When Jimmy grew up he had a performing group called Jimmy Henley and a Touch of Grass. Definitely a child prodigy! He died in 2020 of throat cancer.

[@Sunfleuria]

Thank you for sharing this backstory, even if sad.

[@pennybourban3712]

I love to picture Roy Clark just ambling about the NM State Fair and eating a corn dog and pitching quarters and what not, listening to music. People must have been stunned to see him there.

[@infinti8]

Thank you, sometimes those who burn brightest feel they must accomplish all they can in quick step time. Should be such A great jam session when we get to heaven! Merry Christmas all!

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

Shoji Tabuchi had a similar path. Japanese kid loved Bluegrass fiddle and Chet Aiken discovered him

[@VidarLund-k5q]

It must have been hard playing with Roy and not being distracted and bursting into laughter. Impressive artistry.

[@1001Hobbies]

Roy wanted to play an instrument when he was a little kid, and the neighbor had an old banjo he did not use anymore as he had a better one. He loaned this banjo to Roy to play around with. It only had 3 strings on it. With only 3 strings, Roy learned how to play that banjo, and when he could keep up with the neighbor his father decided it was time to buy him a proper banjo. Roy can play anything with strings, literally. Banjo, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, steel guitar, ukulele, violin, mandolin, and MORE. He was absolutely amazing. I am fortunate to have lived through most of his career.

[@cortecz]

Harp?

[@1001Hobbies]

@@cortecz - I never saw him play one.....but I am sure if you gave him 10 minutes with one......

[@NautiGrandpa]

Roy could also play classical piano. He truly was unique.

[@jerricocke987]

Henley was 10 years old when Roy Clark met him he was 12 at the time this performance took place. And Roy Clark worked with him for the next 25 years.

[@mariannorton4161]

And it's called "work". They were so amazing because they put in the work.

[@annwithaplan9766]

I figured the boy was anywhere between 10 & 12. Thanks for the info.

[@Jake92574]

Roy was a genius! I think Jimmy passed away from throat cancer. Sad.

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

The Orange Blossom Special is a train and this song is supposed to sound like a train going down the tracks and blowing its whistle. Roy was hugely talented, used to watch him all the time. ❤

[@mikerobertson4041]

Roy was a musician's musician. He enjoyed what he did, and took great pleasure in the abilities of other musicians. On a different topic, I believe he used the word violin. Incorrect, Roy was playing the fiddle.

[@Shootingstarcomics]

Hee Haw was the greatest show in the history of television.

[@alaskaboomer6143]

Skilled isn't the correct word for Roy. This man was gifted!

[@domenicdurante966]

AND...Roy was hilarious in the Beverly Hillbillies television show and on Hee Haw. AND...he charted 50 times with his songs from 1963 to 1989. Just an amazing all around performer.

[@DennisGayhart-s3t]

Roy Clark could play anything with strings.

[@Amen.22]

And some things without strings.

[@gusrose62]

He could play anything with “Strang’s”!

[@KingGeddii]

Dunno if anyone else posted this, but the fiddle version of OBS is a MAX difficulty piece of violin music. That is to say, stack this up against any, ANY other piece of violin music and it is, at best, as difficult as OBS. It's when Roy really goes to whaling on his fiddle. It happens twice. The first time he's biting his tongue, which is out, in concentration. The second time, you can see him hard gritting his teeth. It's so, so hard be because you have to go from string, to double string, to different string, to double string over and over at a very quick tempo. The rest of the good parts are also in the very hard difficulty. Roy doesn't miss a note. Roy is a candidate for best musician to ever live, and we are fortunate that he lived in modern times so that we have recordings to enjoy for as long as the internet survives, which could be thousands of years. 🤩

[@pklbndt11]

It's a fiddle!

[@juliegreen6727]

​@@pklbndt11fiddle and violin are the same instrument, the only difference being how it's played (sometimes bridge height, which is a personal preference to the one playing)

[@ajaxxus1]

This is actually a TV show called HEE HAW where Roy Clark was a regular, he could play anything with strings and sing but was also a bit of a comedian

[@eadsst1]

It was HIS show. He and Buck Owens were the persons behind this legendary program. It was Country Music meets Laugh-In. Brilliant!

[@claymiller8171]

Roy Clark is the master all stringed instruments. The fact that he is letting this kid on up him is a mark on his character. It is said that Roy Clark is the master of anything thing with strings. He is the greatest and yet underestimated musicians and siners of all time. Not only does his materiality of all stringed instruments goes ignored, but his soulful voice goes ignored as well.

[@caseyb4425]

I am SO GRATEFUL for growing up immersed in this music. Every family function, every local celebration, and every holiday, there were groups of musicians and singers on front porches, sitting on picnic tables and under shade trees belting out gospel, bluegrass and old country music. Thank You Lord.

[@maryjoleper5767]

The difference between a violin and a fiddle are the way they are played. Orange Blossom Special was a Locomotive. If you listen to the music you hear the train. ❤ Roy was one of the best. Such an artist on any instrument he touched.

[@mlongval]

This type of talent is possible only when you’re not wasting time on TV, video games, social media or other modern addictions.

[@thecocktailian2091]

No, but I get your point. THAT level of talent is one in 10 million.

[@412foto]

dude can SLAY anything with strings. insane!!

[@VidarLund-k5q]

His shoes as well? Maybe.

[@wesleyehowell]

That is one of my favorite performances. I can never get enough of it. Jimmy Henley was incredible on the banjo, and you could see in Roy's face how happy he was giving this young kid his chance. Roy was the best guitarist I've ever seen, playing completely effortlessly, and he was always willing to share the stage with others.

[@kenholt2487]

Roy also played classical guitar. His performances of "Malagueña" are astounding!

[@CSF77733]

Roy Clark mentored many people & I haven't ever read a bad word about him. He seemed to get a lot of joy from sharing his craft & helping others. ❤

[@mkd6878]

Jimmy Henley was a character. Unfortunately we lost him tto cancer I believe. But he could sure stand up to Roy, huh? 12 y.o. at this time. What a kick!

[@bubbleheadray976]

My aunt and uncle saw him in concert. They said he played every instrument onstage, including the horns and drums, like a virtuoso.

[@davemartin349]

Jimmy Hendricks was once asked what it is like being the greatest guitar player in the world and Jimmy's said I don't know you will have to ask Roy Clark

[@Paladin70]

I think you have Jimmy Hendricks confused with Jimi Hendrix.😁😂🤣

[@javablanca547]

Not true, but it shouldve been true

[@Paladin70]

@@javablanca547 If, as the commenter said, they asked Jimmy Hendricks, it could very well be true that Jimmy said that. Now on the other hand, if they asked Jimi Hendrix, it would probably have been a completely different answer. I’ve never even heard of this Jimmy Hendricks guy before.😁

[@javablanca547]

@@Paladin70 same story with various names inserted has been circulating for decades. When someone provides audio, the dispute can be laid to rest. So go get that audio, or get off me.

[@catofthecastle1681]

Jimi did say on Dick Cavett that one of the people he was impressed with was Billy Gibbons! They did some shows together when they both had just gotten to California!

[@johnlove3161]

Both Jimmy and his dad James, playing the rhythm guitar, played in Roy's Band for a number of years.

[@Freeeeeeeedoooooooom]

Hee Haw ! I remember watching this show with my Dad...and the Dolly Parton Show too...good times

[@ErnieB]

Roy played guitars, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, trumpet, trombone, drums, and piano. That he'd admit to. He was one of Johnny Carson's favourite guests, even sitting in on drums with the Tonight Show band, and Roy was a recurring guest host, even doing whole-week stints in Johnny's chair.

[@MerleSchutz]

When ever Roy was a pickin I was a grinning! Just a good ol boy and a true master of most stringed instruments. One of country's truly greatest musicians.

[@oldladylovesBruno]

Wow! I knew he played guitar like a boss, but I didn't know he mastered the fiddle, too. It was amazing! And that kid!!! I heard that banjo is very hard to learn but that kid was phenomenal.

[@jeffking4176]

Must watch “SLEEPY MAN BANJO BOYS” All 3 are fantastic, but Jonny is really incredible ‼️‼️ 📻🙂

[@pbandjamm231]

This meant the whole world to me to see you do this song 🎵... I usto sit and listen to my grandfather play this on fiddle all the time sitting around the campfire... love you and your channel ❤️

[@marciaolson4878]

Your reactions are a hoot! Great fun and job! Roy Clark and Jimmy Henley are legends!❤❤❤❤

[@donwilson1625]

If I remember correctly Roy the National Banjo Campion two years in a roll in the late 40’s when he was 9 and 10 whether it was adult or junior I I’m not sure but it doesn’t matter because he could play anything with strings at the highest level and have fun.

[@joankisloski6972]

I don't think there are many out there today willing to put in the work it takes to be so proficient. It takes dedication & that's rare nowadays.

[@thatguyinelnorte]

James V. "Jimmy" Henley (September 2, 1963 - March 22, 2020) was an American banjo player who played bluegrass music. He won several banjo contests as a young boy. As a young boy he met country music star Roy Clark at the New Mexico State Fair and Clark invited him to perform on National television. Sadly, cancer claimed his life at the young age of 56.

[@thatguyinelnorte]

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[@oledahammer8393]

Think about this, he's considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest, guitar players...ever. He can also play banjo with master level expertise.....and the Fiddle (Not the violin in country or bluegrass) with also master level expertise and improvisation. He truly might have been an alien! No normal human could be THAT talented!

[@rhondaserges5136]

No phones to stare at .. these people grew up in a time without the distractions.

[@ladykoiwolfe]

All the world Is a distraction. Phones are just the newest ones.

[@richane22]

I grew up watching Hee Haw. It’s wonderful seeing a new generation introduced to the talent that was Roy Clark. Bless your heart for sharing your exuberance and joy in these performances. 😉

[@DuneFreak66]

My Pops LOVED this! I can't hear this and not see him enjoying it. Miss you Daddy. ❤

[@jackbelk8527]

He played the small venue at Jackpot, Nevada once a year for several years. He was a mentor to young musicians, a comedian like no other, talent without end. I asked him to sign a guitar for me after the show and he ran off several seconds of "Under the Double Eagle" complimented me for having such a nice guitar and signed the face. Great entertainer that thrilled any crowd and seemed genuinely thrilled to be there.

[@dorabusch3893]

James V. "Jimmy" Henley was an American banjo player who played bluegrass music. He won several banjo contests as a young boy. Jimmy met country music star Roy Clark at the New Mexico State Fair, and Clark invited him to perform on National television. Jimmie Henley performed the classic "Orange Blossom Special" on Hee Haw in 1975. He was just 12 years old.

[@reneea.638]

Jimmy Henley also passed away in 2020 from, I believe., Throat cancer

[@darrinlindsey]

Roy was always happiest when showing off the child prodigies that he would find in his travels. Back then, any child that was into the string instruments, would idolize Roy Clark, Glenn Campbell or Chet Atkins.

[@timfreeman3348]

Instrument Roy Clark plays masterful with these just watches, face shell expressions and yes, he has nothing but pure talent on his show

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Many pop and rock musicians look like they're in great pain while playing. Here is genuine joy and happyness.

[@roderickburdett-coutts3082]

There’s a video of Roy, Glen Campbell playing Ghost Rider in the sky. It was also from He Haw, 2 masters, harmonizing on guitar, Glen used a really sweet 12 string.

[@ORWELL_USA]

riderS

[@edcavanaugh9507]

Roy Clark was on The Muppet Show. One of the musical numbers was Rocky Top. On it, he played 4 instruments well, and one badly. It's worth a look.

[@garyr8739]

Yeah, but you can't count the trumpet - it didn't have strings - lmao.

[@corwinchristensen260]

One thing I always appreciated about Roy Clark is that he didn't have to dominate the spotlight. He was willing and often did share it with others. He had that showman's way of bringing out the best in others.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Love Roy Clark Roy never minded giving credit to other artists. So many big the spotlight but Roy wasn't that way

[@davekramer4266]

Roy Clark was Noted as one of the best Instrumentalist of our time, as he Could & Did play about any kind of music.🎻🪕🎸

[@edwardallen9866]

I love your reaction to Roy Clark, pure joy.

[@CoCooMa11]

Roy Clark was one of a kind.... It wasn´t that he was trained in all sting instuments, but he could hear the tones.... (not perfect pitch mind you). He could replicate the sound of instruments no matter the string instrument, because his replication hearing...

[@rickbanet4830]

The little boy's name is Jimmy Henley and, unfortunately, he died of cancer four years ago. What a great talent.

[@paulbarnes2752]

Roy Clark was obviously a robot sent from the future to school us on music.

[@johngulley5396]

You gotta watch more of Roy Clark's stuff. He's fantastic! Glad you "found" him! Good one Michael.

[@MikeOurada-vp7sc]

Love seeing the amazement on Michaels face. Roy would say that it is a fiddle not a violin. The difference between the two is a violn has "strings", a fiddle of course has"strangs"

[@KathrynWilding]

I think fiddle is much better anyway😊

[@chickmcgee1000]

I took my six year old daughter to Branson Missouri in the early 90s to visit her grandmother. I had watched Roy, Clark and Buck Owens along with the rest of the Hee Haw cast on Sunday nights as a kid at grandparents. I decided to get us tickets to see Roy’s show, needless to say I learned that evening what a true guitar virtuoso Roy Clark was. We also saw Jim Stafford’s show while we were there. Stafford, like Clark and the great Jerry Reed sort of defined being shoved into a genre. Check out his songs Wild Wood Weed, Cow Patti, and Spiders and Snakes.

[@melissafarmer4149]

What a God Blessed Talent Roy Clark was! ♥️♥️♥️ RIP Angel! 😇

[@steve3586rgt]

In case no one else mentioned it, Jimmy Henley won the World Bluegrass Banjo Championship in Memphis, Tennessee when he was ten years old (1973) Roy Clark met him after that and invited him to be on Hee Haw. I love the way Jimmy and Roy are obviously having fun playing with each other (playing in the childhood, non-musical sense of that word). For example, Roy is clowning by doing things like putting on his big bad I'm mad face and staring at the kid, and the kid stares right back, and as Roy looks away Roy momentarily breaks into that big mischievous grin...

[@diannaspang51]

In the south, we call it a fiddle, not a violin.

[@lizreynolds4554]

James V. "Jimmy" Henley (September 2, 1963 - March 22, 2020) was an American banjo player who played bluegrass music. He won several banjo contests as a young boy. As a young boy he met country music star Roy Clark at the New Mexico State Fair and Clark invited him to perform on National television. He was 12 in this performance. He and Roy Clark played together for years. Roy could play, sing and he was so funny! He was a Legend, a Giant in Country music.😊

[@vern1418]

Brother that was awesome great reaction. Wow

[@danielconley7042]

Your instincts about Roy Clark are correct. Long Live American Bluegrass!!!....and rock-n-roll and country and jazz and blues and motown and hip hop and rap and gospel and folk etc

[@danc7952]

Roy was incredibly talented!

[@tlgarrison8433]

This is from a country western variety show called Hee Haw. It was Must See TV in my home. It was comedy, music, skits, and a good time. Go find some clips when the whole cast was playing together. There wasn't a person on that set who wasn't a world class musician.

[@GrammaNay]

I was privileged to grow up watching Hee Haw. Some of their skits were probably a little risqué, but they went over all of us kids' heads while my parents and aunts and uncles would all be laughing. Good memories, thank you.😊

[@colleenrogers3512]

It's called BlueGrass and you learn from the time you can hold a guitar. If you want to hear good instrumental like that Check out Vaughn Monroes Record Wheels. Country music started from music like this because that's what was usually played on the radio. Good, wholesome, family music by families.

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

If I remember right the boy playing the banjo was 12. I watched the show when it aired the first time. It was HeeHaw.

[@ednafenton7558]

Jimmy was self taught. We saw this kind of stuff all the time on Hee Haw. Another good clip from Hee Haw is Grandpa Jones & his wife Ramona Jones. I think they played cow bells. It's been a while since I saw it.

[@leitheparsons1186]

The pure joy on Roy's face early on in this song is pure joy!

[@tenerifecats6652]

As a little kid, Roy Clark was always my favorite on Hee Haw! LOL He was the very best musician ever born; BUT you haven't really experienced him until you react to Thank God and Greyhound. LOL

[@boroblueyes]

Some people just have a musical knack. I've known a handful of friends like that. Pick up a trumpet or saxophone, guitar, banjo or piano and in no time you think they've played that instrument for years.

[@frankhurst9665]

Roy Clark always had hilarious reactions to other musicians. Roy was the best, but he loved other talented people.

[@beverlyroyal9838]

Great singing voice also. Serious songs and funny songs. Jimmy Henley performed until he passed in 2020.

[@BIGREDMAN56]

ROY CLARK IS ACTUALLY A 4TH OR 5TH GENERATION COUSIN OF MINE AND HIS MUSIC AND EXPERT PRECISION VERSATILITY ON ANY STRINGED INSTRUMENT ALWAYS MADE ME SO PROUD A TRULY GREAT MUSICAL COMEDY ARTIST BIG RED

[@ChrisLichowicz]

I remember the day The Smothers Brothers got cancelled and replaced by Hee Haw. What makes these people so good is the y really love what they're doing and they know how to do it well.

[@Nana-vi4rd]

That kid also played Dueling Banjos with Glen Campbell on his old TV show. He was older but showed he has talent just the same.

[@keepgrindingup7661]

Roy Clark was such a character I mean if you can't smile ear-to-ear from start to end of this song you are clinically dead

[@janmccart-wg8vl]

In Southern Appalachia, lots of kids play. They learn by porch picking with family and friends. Lots of kids play bluegrass where I live.

[@wilkvanburen]

The craziest thing is, very few people reach a level close to virtuoso on a SINGLE instrument; Roy Clark could claim that on at least 3 that we know of, and likely claim better than above-average on many, many more. His fiddle playing, guitar playing and banjo playing were all 3 phenomenal. Next-level skill, and combine that with his humor and the funny things he came up with for skits on Hee-Haw... Truly a one of a kind talent.

[@ronwit]

Roy Clark - Rocky Top performed on The Muppet Show

[@mickaelwilliams6129]

some people have a natural god given talent.....thata roy clark

[@marcinance9586]

That’s called a FIDDLE when you play it like that… and yes… that’s spiccato …definitely a real technique.

[@Talban]

Jimmy Henley was so good as a kid, Roy made him part of his tour pretty much for the rest of his life. Roy, of course, was the master’s master. The only stringed instrument Roy couldn’t play was the piano.

[@lizreynolds4554]

He played piano too.

[@mobulusmoby3864]

Check out his vocal hit, that he wrote and sang... "Yesterday When I Was Young". A rare Renaissance talent of the 20th Century...

[@eadsst1]

That particular song was written by the great French musician Charles Aznavour, who died in his 90s in 2018. He was a melodic and lyrical genius, at the same level as Roy Clark was an instrumental genius. He is worth checking out.

[@shawna1278]

I LOVED this song when I was little, too bad you didn’t show the whole segment. I was obsessed with trains and there were track close enough to hear. Loved walking the tracks. ❤❤ Thanks for this!

[@PhillipBrown-t7m]

Roy is a genius so is Jimmy

[@par500dragon7]

There's a great version of this song with Roy and Johnny Cash. Roy's on the guitar and Cash sings and two-fists two harmonicas. Such consummate performers!

[@BarryH1701]

You need to do a first reaction of Roy Clark performing Under the Double Eagle. That is absolutely incredible.

[@delbertreno8089]

When you watch him , The absolute joy he has when he is performing! He had talent that was to the next level! He really seemed like a great Person!

[@nancyfarmer4289]

That joy is infectious and is what makes a great performer!

[@denisetinto1828]

WOW! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@kibblenbits]

I listened to Roy growing up, and he was one of the very best. Had a much older cousin (we called her aunt because of her age), and us kids would go upstairs to a room that was filled with instruments, at her house, and would pick a random one to take downstairs, every time we visited, to see if she could play it (she also had a piano on the main floor that she played). She played every single one, no matter if it was string, wind, or anything else. I remember riding with her to their farm at 100 miles an hour, and her yodeling as she drove. People like Roy Clark and her, were just plain gifted, and loved music so much, they couldn't help but play. RIP Roy Clark, and Wilhelmina Sophia Leusenkamp.

[@garyscharf9232]

If you like gifted kids playing music, you should check out The Cotton Pickin' Kids. A family of six siblings that play incredible blue grass music, and they can sing too!!!

[@julie.1081]

Also, The Biscut Eaters too.

[@jamesb3511]

Those kids are Awesome.......50 years ago Arthur Smith would have them on his show and have their own show!!!

[@scottlaw8990]

I was lucky enough to see Roy Clark live and it was amazing and so fun. He was such a laugh with his zany personality!

[@Joesmoothdog]

Roy Clark could have put a kite on Mars. With ONE string.

[@NiclasMeimberg]

Hey Michael, I absolutely love your videos, keep up the great work🤪 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@1487.]

Roy was an awesome entertainer

[@tuffymoon3702]

I sure do miss a good variety show on tv!

[@GreggoMusicChannel]

I was told never follow animal acts or kids. This is a good example why. Note Buck Trent behind Roy. FYI, that "choo choo" sound on the fiddle has been used for a long time. My grandfather who played the fiddle used to use that lick a lot back in the 60s 70s (probably before then but I was too young to remember). Roy is proud be cause he discovered him. they played together for many years. Jimmy: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Henley

[@Sunfleuria]

This is my favorite of all your reaction videos!

[@michaelwduffy]

Thanks so much!!! 😃

[@ronjenkins795]

Outstanding love it 😂😂