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[@williamscoggin1509]

This is why the people like Us who grew up in the 60s and 70s say today's music sucks. Hardly anyone actually has talent these days.

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

I quit listening to music radio because there was nothing new being done, it was just the same ole rock n roll that had been played since 1955. Yes a few new good bands came along, with a few good songs. But nothing that matched those 25 years from 1955 through 1980!!

[@dianewojtkowiak9059]

My thought exactly. I'd put Roy Clark up against any of these no talents today.

[@starpartyguy5605]

You’ll change your mind if you hear Chris Stapleton!

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

@@starpartyguy5605 Are you 100% sure that none of Chris Stapleton music, studio or live doesn’t go through an autotune before hitting your ears?? You can’t unless you produce every studio recording, and set up all his concert equipment!! Besides, human nature is human nature. Rotary phones are long past gone. Good luck ever finding a pay phone, or a rotary tune tv. You will never know going forward whether an actual person wrote a book, song, movie or tv show script, what with the advent of AI. I had an X-ray of my shoulder a couple weeks ago, and I didn’t see a radiologist, I’ll never know for sure it wasn’t read by AI!! So you can’t say for sure that Chris Stapleton is as talented as you say he is, or just another high tech imitation! Ever hear of Millie vanili? Google them.:)

[@gailfinke8318]

Yes, because this show was supposed to be silly, something you could watch with your grandparents... but also featured music like this EVERY WEEK.

[@SteveRogers-mk2kw]

Roy Clark could play anything with strings. His fiddle playing is right up there with his guitar and banjo.

[@coachgeo]

Roy Clark was several times national banjo champion in his youth.. this obviously helped his guitar playing too. Another one that will surprise you is Steve Martin

[@michellemiles9966]

There's an old clip of him playing guitar, banjo and fiddle in one song. He was an amazing musician and entertainer.

[@kimsappington3885]

I believe he also played the piano and sax

[@lappesjl1]

When I was a kid I think I remember seeing him on Hee Haw playing the mandolin.

[@andyfletcher3561]

@@lappesjl1 I recall that as well...

[@papawoody9597]

Hee Haw was mostly known for corny humor, but was a showcase for artists who are country legends. I loved it as a kid, and there are more outstanding performances than I can count.

[@DocZoidberg549]

Hee Haw was awesome, funny humor, good looking ladies, and great music.

[@douggarries3631]

Yeah and quite humorous too

[@avg1712]

I never thought the day would come where we would have to ever explain what "Hee Haw" was. Are we officially "Old" now?

[@BodaciousWench]

@@avg1712Sorry Gramps but yea we’re Oooooollllddddd.

[@darrencox3984]

Remember? "Hurry, Hee Haw's about to come on!" Grab your snacks and drinks cuz you don't want to miss it!

[@ejd53]

Roy Clark won the National Banjo Championship in 1947 and 1948 at the ages of 14 and 15 before he started his guitar career.

[@johnwood551]

Roy was a Master on every instrument he picked up. He never acted like he was something special and even made fun of himself while playing pieces. What a great Musician and wonderful human being. We miss him so much.

[@montanacowboy5265]

No one misses him more than me & thanks for your kind words sincerely Ron Clark.

[@theimp5901]

And will never be again. What an amazing musician and known nice man !

[@julie.1081]

I would have loved to see him play with Prince. Just imagine what they could do together!

[@edwardallen9866]

@@montanacowboy5265 One time my husband, a truck driver , was looking at the rock displays in Quartsite AZ and he met Roy. They talked a bit and he wounld up autographing a twenty my husband had on him. A time later he got in a bind and had to spend it. But the memory of meeting him has lasted over 30 years. My husband said he was one of the most humble person he ever met.

[@ReuvenF957]

People are so quick to dismiss country music and musicians. These two are BOTH premier musicians and that was AWESOME!

[@donaldmcmillan5529]

I was with a band for a while and being a teenager I made a comment about rock musicians being better... The band members I was playing with were seasoned professionals and they shut me down quick. They were telling me about country guitar players that could play circles around most rock musicians... basically made me eat my words and I started really playing attention to technique rather then music genre and learned a lot from both rock and country musicians. Now it doesn't matter to me what style I'm playing as long as I'm playing for people to enjoy themselves.

[@kellysong2256]

Roy Clark was called names like "redneck" and "hayseed", but he shut his critics up with his incredible musical talent 👏

[@flybob63]

Buck Trent is still alive and was a master musician in his own right. Buck invented the electric banjo that he used for many years giving Porter Wagoner a signature sound. Buck was a lead guitar player who did session work on guitar and banjo for years. Buck and Roy toured together for many years and cut some albums together.

[@ghw7192]

Sadly, Buck recently passed away.

[@warrenlewis3977]

The Banjo is an African instrument.

[@bella-xp7qd]

Roy could play anything with strings. This was from the TV show called Hee Haw, that's why they were dressed that way.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

Another really cool thing about Hee Haw is so many talented and popular artists would come on the show, occasionally a bunch of them would just want to jam on the show. This was called the Million Dollar Band because that's what it would cost in 70s-80s money to book these artists. The members included Chet Atkins, Boots Randolph, Floyd Cramer, Charlie McCoy, Danny Davis, Jethro Burns, Johnny Gimble, and Hee Haw co-host Roy Clark.

[@suemiller2522]

@@JeshuaSquirrel Hee Haw was a huge part of my formative years and why I now have such a huge appreciation for music, especially live music.

[@bobmarlowe3390]

My grandfather used to call it 'Educational Television'. He watched it every Saturday night. 😁

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

Hee Haw, corny as hell and I loved it!

[@betsyab121]

"I searched the world over and thought I found true love. You found another and pppft you was gone!"

[@thewindle]

Mandolin and fiddle are also in Roy Clark's wheelhouse. If you can find it, he was on the Muppet Show and played Rocky Top, playing all 4 instruments. Loved seeing your face when they quit kidding around and just played. Great reaction

[@jeffking4176]

and Singing ‼️ Yeah, he sings pretty good too. 📻🙂

[@thewindle]

@@jeffking4176 and songwriter, Thank God and Greyhound She's Gone.

[@suemiller2522]

If it has strings, it was in Roy Clark's wheelhouse. That guy was absolutely incredible. It makes me happy to see people still keeping his genius alive.

[@darylking265]

He can find it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4i5eKislNSAbrs

[@ppapez]

it's here kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4i5eKislNSAbrs

[@caw7007]

I was blessed to be a front desk clerk when Roy and Buck played the Missouri State Fair in 1976. They gave us backstage passes. I watched from the wings as they played these songs. Amazing memory. Thanks for sparking it. 💖💖💖. Btw they were the most down-to-earth and kind gentlemen. 💖🪕

[@davemiller6055]

Roy did an episode of The Odd Couple back in the 70s. He played multiple instruments in multiple genre's. His rendition of the Maleguena is unparalleled. It's Awe inspiring. Jack Klugman and Tony Randall were so blown away that they fell out of character. These scenes are on KZbin.

[@CabinFever52]

That one I saw and love.

[@cphine]

That's my favorite performance of his!

[@mikecoughlin4128]

That’s the other time he saw Roy that he’s referring to. That’s where he saw him play guitar.

[@wayne9518]

I had to go watch the odd couple episode. I had forgotten about it but immediately recognized the scene. A great performance!

[@davemiller6055]

The look on Michaels face was priceless. He obviously had no idea the level of talent he was watching when he started. Guys like Hendrix, Clapton, Van Halen, Page, etc., as good as they are, can't hold a candle to Roy Clark. Buck Trent was probably the best Banjo player in the world at the time this was filmed.

[@beckinfidelis3916]

I'm pretty sure some of those guys have actually said Roy Clark, also Glen Campbell, was the greatest guitar player! Ted Nugent said Glen Campbell. But now I can't remember who I recently read named Roy Clark, I think it might have been Eddie Van Halen! 😲😲

[@tyronhanberry3024]

Roy Clark, by far, is the greatest string man in the history of strings. He was eons ahead of everyone even by today's stadards.

[@benetta8275]

OMG! Both artists at the top of their game! 🪕🎻 And better at the bottom of their game than probably 99% of any other artist of their peers at their bests! Bravo

[@mdv2043]

Now you have witnessed one of the best stringed instrument players that ever lived. If it had strings Roy clark could melt it...

[@willh1933]

My parents watched Hee Haw every week so I got to see both Roy Clark and Buck Trent play many times. Another great one is Roy and Glen Campbell playing together, y'all need to watch that one if you like Roy.

[@mal74]

Yeah I remember watching Hee Haw too.

[@fredsparks4817]

He was also on multiple episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies and always played a song either on guitar or fiddle.

[@lindapatton4478]

Roy Clark and Buck Owens were also a fantastic duo. Just look up clips from Hee Haw, it was so much fun!

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

These were masters of their craft at the top of their game. Roy is in the conversation of The GOAT of guitarists with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, et al.

[@brycehiigel235]

If I remember correctly. Eddie Van Halen contacted or tried to get lessons from Roy.

[@jeffsummers1894]

Roy Clark and Chet Atkins were possibly the best

[@michaelquast7001]

Absolutely. Eddie got some lessons and tips from Roy Clark and Glenn Campbell.

[@allenlong5109]

The best thing about this is seeing someone from a younger generation enjoying the talent from some classic entertainers.

[@grant8653]

Instant like for being the first reaction to dueling banjos that has ever randomly popped up for me.

[@grego934]

Roy Clark was truly an original. Not only could he make you laugh but he could make you dang near cry as well in his songs . One song in particular that he sang called Yesterday when I was young is such a poignant song about life . Thanks again ✌️

[@justanoldmansopinion]

YES "yesterday when I was young" is a must hear. Along with "I never picked Cotton"

[@mr.ponstan7522]

I just listened to that song. I turned 52 a week and a half ago and listening I felt that song. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@vancemccutchen1434]

For me it was "I never picked Cotton." Both my of parents, in their 80s did pick cotton to give me a better life.

[@oldcodger4371]

A family friend was Roy Clark's neighbor. He'd be heard practicing hours at a time. Used to drive by his house almost every time we went fishing in the Chesapeake Bay.

[@ZzzzZz-pk2yq]

There’s a duet version of Roy Clark and Glen Campbell doing “Ghost Riders in the Sky” that you should do a reaction video to. These two gentleman are two of the most criminally under appreciated guitarists of all time!

[@beckinfidelis3916]

Oh my goodness, I just saw that yesterday! Speak of the devil 😂 and you're absolutely right. ☺️

[@user-yn1kx2mn9i]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I wouldn’t be afraid to say Roy was easily in the top 5 best stringed instrument players in the world and he made it look so easy. I’m glad he was on HeeHaw or I might not have never known haw great he was

[@RoGueNavy]

You should see him play "Malaguena", on the guitar. He strums so hard and fast, it's amazing the instrument didn't catch fire and explode.

[@ChicagoDB]

Roy was seriously in GOAT territory…just ridiculously talented.

[@ronlackey2689]

Not only was he a talented multi instrument musician he had amazing stage presence.

[@danmay6493]

OMG I don't know how anyone would know of Roy Clark. This guy could do it all. Sing, act, comedy and serious, loved his fans to no end. He has to be one of the best ever on instruments. I watch him and Chet Adkins on guitars and it was wild. Go watch hee haw and see the comedy of 70's, Warning a lot may trigger you so be careful it was a different time no one ment anything bad they just wanted to have fun. Glad to see younger people looking up others and maybe learning a few tricks!

[@jolenewitzel7919]

And you haven't even heard him on the fiddle. He's the best on string instruments. If you put 2 shoe strings together Roy could play it. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@LaurieRein]

Roy was so big - he could play anything with strings.

[@arlaabrell8658]

I never met my Great Grandma, she died a little before I was born, but that's what was said about her, that she could play anything that had some strings on it. I would have LOVED to have met her I once asked what instrument she played best and one person said Mandolin, another said Banjo, another said Fiddle and another said Guitar, then my dad said "basically, if it had strings on it, she could play it and play it well." They said she also played auto harp, dulcimer and zither and "was no slouch" on a piano. That's the thing that was so amazing about Roy Clark, he played EVERYTHING REAL well, people like that just super impress me.

[@mikegalvin4843]

When someone asked Eddie Van Halen how it felt being the greatest guitar player in the world, he told them to ask Roy Clark!

[@lhkraut]

Young people today are blessed with technology. I'm 61 and I was a little kid when this played on Hee Haw, which was one of the best shows of all time. It combined amazing country music , with hilarious comedy. Back then there was no way to rewind, let alone record these shows. If you missed it, you missed it. That is why we were glued to the TV when this show came on. If you didn't take care of business, you know, in the library, then you held it. Missing them play something like this was something you didn't do. I only wish more young folks would take the time to watch some of these shows. You wouldn't be missing much, unless you watch some Letterkenny or Shoresy, LOL. Thanks @michaelwduffy for bringing back these memories!

[@halhortonsworld5870]

Roy Clark is also a master of the fiddle and mandolin, and probably a few others. You should do a deeper dive into him. Hee-Haw was a comedy/country music/variety show that he starred in. That's why he and Buck Trent were dressed like farmers.

[@craftlover9702]

I saw him in person many years ago and he was phenomenal. Not only SUPER talented he also had the gift of being an Entertainer. He definitely had it all!

[@julie.1081]

You really need to watch the movie "Deliverance". And yes, Roy was the best, greatest, the most on anything with strings. He also had a great voice. One of my favorites was "Yesterday, When I Was Young". While you're in a banjo mood, also look up Earl Scruggs "Foggy Mountain Breakdown". Just watching his fingering is amazing!

[@kayhansen9229]

You should mention Deliverance is not a movie for children or even young teenagers everyone forgets that the movie is really a horrifically ugly movie about Hillbillies who killed in sodomized a guy a very dark movie it just has one banjo playing scene that sounds good I'm not saying it's a bad movie but it's not for everyone especially kids only the music banjo music is good that's all the name Deliverance has nothing to do it doesn't deliver anybody or it isn't religious or spiritual. I just thought I'd better say that

[@julie.1081]

@@kayhansen9229 Good point. But I rather doubt kids today would be shocked by it.

[@kayhansen9229]

@@julie.1081 well I'm an old liberal hippie and I wouldn't let my children or grandchildren watch it when they were kids. I tried to warn my parents who are dead now that they should not let their adopted grandchild watch it she was 11 or 12 my mother was a nutcase and she said Crystal can watch anything she wants and my mother was actually pushing the movie on the kid. So I told my mother and father and I thought my father would have enough sense to XNA I said there's a scene where one of the guys is sodomized by a hillbilly it's really gross and it's really ugly and I don't think Crystal should watch it my mother deliberately got the movie for the kid and played it for her. Hours later I came into the living room and my parents were sitting in front of the TV watching the end of the movie they were sitting and stunned silence and Crystal was gone and I asked where Crystal was and my father said she got up and left.

[@julie.1081]

@@kayhansen9229 Yikers! At least Crystal had the good sense to leave the room! She must take after you. (Thank goodness!) I agree it's a very adult movie. What I meant about kids today is that it seems there are no adults any more leading kids or teaching them right from wrong. And forget about kids hearing the word NO! And the funny thing is that young parents don't seem to understand how kids actually crave someone to be in control & teach them. I bet you're a great Mom!

[@kayhansen9229]

@@julie.1081 I wish I had kids but I never married. I took care of them though for a living.

[@SC-gp7kt]

What's even more impressive, and easily missed, is that they actually turned the beat around and got it back again so incredibly effortlessly (towards the end). I kept time with it (I'm a musician) and had to go back and listen to it again because I thought I had messed up! Legendary 👏🏆🥇

[@alesiabradley5399]

Roy Clark was an absolute genius with string instruments.

[@geofredotappan9777]

He wasn't just a musician; he was an entertainer.

[@loisjohnson7272]

That’s my favorite guitar player in the world,Roy Clark,,❤and my favorite mayonnaise on the back of the couch ! Lol

[@timmurphy5580]

Roy Clark was a stringed instrument genius I loved hee Haw we all watched it every Sunday until it went off the air he played rock and roll with Jim Stafford on the Jim Stafford show it was just fantastic Great reaction man

[@terri2494]

I loved some of Jim Stafford’s songs! “Spiders and Snakes”, of course. And “Swamp Witch”. (I think of Hattie as an herbalist/natural medicine practitioner who let the townspeople think she was a witch so they’d leave her alone. Delightfully creepy song!) There were some other good ones too. I don’t remember him having his own show so I guess we never watched it. Either that or my memory ain’t what it used to be.

[@timmurphy5580]

@@terri2494 yeah it was a great show it only lasted 1 season but I love the show I don't understand why I didn't last longer. he had this ventriloquist doll named Rodney which was just an old hippie behind him but there was also My girl Bill. And Wildwood weed was my favorite 64-year-old hippie here and don't worry my memory isn't the same either rock on sister! PS Don't and don't forget "under the scottishman's kilt"

[@billc.5861]

Yep. Roy was an incredible talent.

[@richardshawver7264]

Loved your reaction. He was one of the best ever. First when the were playing around. Then got down to business. Then the shift into high gear and at the end slammed into over drive. Your complete amazement That actual humans could do what they did.

[@cliffjackson2567]

Both of them are absolute 🔥

[@aircap]

Buck Trent is a witch. He has some more jazz-leaning solo material that is fantastic. Still alive and playing!

[@dagmar.6954]

I really enjoyed this! Both of these guys were so talented. Love the humor & friendly rivalry that they show, each one trying to outdo the other.

[@michaelwduffy]

Couldn't agree more!

[@johnbattles1002]

@@michaelwduffy , please, PLEASE react to Roy Clark playing & singing the beautiful song "Yesterday When I Was Young"! Hauntingly beautiful lyrics & vocals! Very emotional, not comical! Thank you!

[@wishingb5859]

@@michaelwduffy Here he is on the fiddle. Just as much fun to watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIHQkqOabM2nn9E&ab_channel=UsMarine7

[@patclinker6587]

I absolutely LOVED watching your face Michael when they really took off! It was fabulous!!

[@mind-numbingtasks1575]

Roy Clark was a legend for all time.....what are we talking about!?

[@CalvinJobbs-ib5ef]

First off I am glad that you discovered Roy Clark. I grew up listening to him and his music. He was one of the favorites of my dear old Dad. Second I thank you for sharing one the greatest musicians around on KZbin so others can see how great this man was.

[@patclinker6587]

They're having a contest Michael! lol! Sort of a ,musical duel to see who is better! And they're dressed in overalls because they are on the TV show Hee Haw! I love the comedy they put into this song!

[@nancykale4244]

I love love love Roy Clark and his non-verbal comedy. The looks, the rolling eyes, all the facial expressions he has mastered is priceless. For years he was on He Haw. Check out all those great talents that shared their talents👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kathyhaymaker840]

Roy Clark is the best!!!

[@fredmcveigh9877]

as Played in the movie "Deliverance" , with Burt Reynolds and John Voight . Except that was a Guitar and a Banjo .A brilliant piece of music and a fantastic Movie .

[@andyfletcher3561]

I'm truly surprised to find this this deep in the comments...

[@SWTSU]

Any instrument with strings Roy was a master at!!!! Hell at 13 & 14 years of age he won the National banjo 🪕 championship competition against all comers of all ages!!!!! The man never met a string instrument that he wasn’t the best at!!!!! So says Austin Tx!!!!! 😎🤣🪕🪕🪕🪕

[@charlesmarkley220]

Astoundingly skilled musicians having fun.

[@TheLonesometoad]

Roy and Buck were the best of the best. Any where, anytime, any stringed instrument.

[@lyndaniel3369]

Don't know where you found this, but it's awesome! Thank you, Michael!

[@foreveryoung3254]

Saw Roy live in Vegas back in the day.......best show ever. Can play anything and sing and FUNNY!

[@docnflossie7351]

Hee Haw and Deliverance. 2 American icons. 😊

[@ericmarquois4670]

Two things… 1) As amazing as Roy Clark is, Buck Trent out plays him - wow. What a feat! 2) Allowing Buck Trent to show him up like that just shows how magnanimous was Roy Clark and in the truest sense of musicianship, he put the music first and ego second. Wow! What an amazing performance.

[@TennesseeMelanie]

Roy was the best...just a nice, nice man. And he did allow Buck, an exceptional musician himself, to outplay him HERE...but as good as Buck was, even he couldn't touch Roy's brilliant mastery of most stringed instruments.

[@melissabrooke1146]

I got to see Roy Clark perform at our local performing arts center, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone so happy while performing! 😀❤️ totally enjoying himself!

[@user-zz1sj9qj2h]

There is a video where he is on a show and he plays the fiddle, banjo and guitar in under three minutes. Amazing. Definitely a GOAT. He also does a song call Twelfth Street Rag. So fast.

[@karenhenry1233]

Fantastic talent! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4i5eKislNSAbrs

[@bamabarrelracer]

His talent is REALLY shown on an episode of The Odd Couple

[@royalspin]

I was never a huge fan of country music but I always watched that show just to watch hom play. He will always be in my list of ten best guitarists ever . Never got a chance to see him live but always wanted to. RiP Roy , you are missed

[@StephanieHealy-wh9cn]

My family used to watch Hee Haw every week. So I saw this when it was originally on tv. A great "Clean" comedy show that's pure country.

[@johnandrews3151]

The original version of Dueling Banjos was performed by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell for the movie soundtrack of the 1973 film called Deliverance. The single hit #1 on the Country Chart and peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 Singles Chart.

[@wildboy365]

WRONG!! This was written and recorded in 1955 as "Feuding Banjos" by the Country star Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith. A group called The Dillards popularized the song in the mid '60s on the folk circuit, and it was their version that the author James Dickey heard and thought would fit nicely in the film version of his novel Deliverance. Yes the movie Deliverance brought the song to more fame but they are NOT the original. Do your homework.

[@lynngraham2934]

@@wildboy365 The movie makers were also sued by Arthur Smith.

[@susiecasso6528]

So glad you mentioned the dueling banjos. These young folks all they missed from back in the day. :)

[@bobblowhard8823]

Yes, except in the movie, it was a banjo and a guitar, not two banjos.

[@correlfreehand9454]

@@bobblowhard8823 may have been banjo and guitar, but still the same song.

[@RandomGuyDan]

This is from the 70's country themed comedy/variety TV show , Hee Haw, that's why they are wearing overalls. I watched this show with my grandma all the time when I was a kid.

[@michaelchapman9955]

Roy Clark was one of the talented musicians the world has ever known.

[@victormiranda9163]

Mr. Duffy, I am glad you liked it. I smile at Roy's playing. every time.

[@TheKathynorth]

I remember watching this when I was a kid. So great remembering the greats!

[@aliceharper707]

Looks like the set of Hee-Haw! I loved that show when I was a kid. Roy Clark was amazing.

[@SpadeCaller]

The outfits were based on the theme of the show. And Roy Clark could out play most any guitarist alive today.

[@MrDevintcoleman]

There’s something about being amazing but then also teaching your audience to understand why you’re amazing.

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

The two most versatile artist were Roy Clark and Glen Campbell who both could play multiple instruments. Both could play approximately about 12 or 13 each.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

This was from Hee Haw a country music comedy variety show first aired 1969 lasting a number of years and even more in syndication. Great show!

[@joanwood9480]

HeeHaw was a comedy show. "Was that a contest?" That is kinda what the word Dueling implies. Roy Clark was an astonishing anything with strings player

[@Dean-qt5ow]

This level of talent is beyond comprehension for even the most skilled musician those guys were absolutely incredible and so happy I grew up watching them

[@eman7892]

Dueling banjos was written in 1954.. Roy can play any sting instrument equally phenomally.

[@scottdudley5170]

Roy "Super Picker" Clark can play anything with strings and is awesome at it. Loved watching him on "Hee Haw".

[@enigmawrappedinaparadox7361]

Apparently someone asked Eddie Van Hallen what it was like to be the greatest guitarist. He said I don't know, ask Roy Clark

[@andrewpetik2034]

Man!! I remember watching that with my parents and siblings gathered around the TV..... 1960s and 1970s .....We were spoiled by some incredibly talented people!

[@lefty3141591]

Roy Clark is great. A couple of suggestions on his songs: Orange Blossom Special --Roy Clark and Johnny Cash Thank God and Greyhound 12th Street Rag Orange Blossom Special --Roy Clark (on Fiddle) and Jimmy Henley Thanks for a fun reaction. Yes Roy was a musical virtuoso.

[@cookstirishere]

We used to have the Roy Clark Show on early 60s TV! He was so talented and funny!! ♥️

[@wendybenson5903]

I clicked on this because I saw Roy Clark doing dueling banjos, then I went through your other vids on him. I honestly had no idea that had a career outside of Hee Haw. I was pretty young when I would watch that show with my parents and had no idea of the genius musicianship I was watching. I'm glad you showed me that there was more to his career and oh my goodness he was amazing!!!

[@heavystarch100]

As a young black kid, my parents loved Roy! I joked he was a brother because of his hair texture! He had a mini fro!😂😂

[@hildatorres2581]

It is from a show called “he haw “ popular in the 70 they are wearing custom from the show

[@delonhinrichs3974]

Listen to Roy Clark sing yesterday

[@michaelmoslak2975]

This takes me back to sitting on the floor at my grandparents as a kid and the whole family watching Hee Haw on a big old wooden TV set!! Oh , for those days to be here again, sigh. Life was so much simpler and easier back then!!!

[@hildatorres2581]

The song was shown in the movie “deliverance “ also from the 70s

[@DavidBrown-it9ig]

The last tv appearance that Roy made had all the cast and crew of Hee Haw along with Buck Trent. The sad thing was, was that Roy could barely play the banjo. They did a duo again but it was rough. Roy was a magnificent musician and entertainer.

[@dianarockwell6256]

Part of the reason he’s not a household name is because he stopped playing big public concerts I think in the 80s. He had some issues with his back and it was tough for him to travel and to stand there and play for that length of time. But he very often could be found in these little dive bars playing with the house band and having the time of his life. And he was funnier than all get out. But he just wanted to play and have a good time. Innoway he’s a lot like Vince Gill, who sat in on hundreds of recording sessions unaccredited on CDs for years just because he enjoys it so much.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

this clip is from a comedy variety show called HEE HAW that ran from 1969 to 1992. the bib overalls were a signature costume for the entire run of the show, and most guests were put in them. and yes, he also played mandolin, violin/fiddle. harmonica, and several others. he dedicated his entire life to music, and inspired countless thousands of others to learn to play. he also had a very powerful singing voice. and a perfect comedic flair.

[@justanoldmansopinion]

Roy was pretty danged good on a fiddle too. You should check out his more serious side with "Yesterday When I Was Young" and "Thank God and Greyhound"

[@jjbud3124]

Funny story. We had my cousin visiting. She came by Greyhound bus. When she was leaving we took her to the bus station and as she was getting ready to board, we played this. We had it on a tape and put it into just the right spot to play "Thank God and Greyhound she's gone" as she was walking to the bus. Best laugh ever. We had several people laughing and others looking at us like we'd escaped from the looney bin. We laughed all the way home.

[@aasja7739]

I love Roy. Check out Glen Campbell on guitar.

[@michaelbeck4854]

And Jerry Reed!!

[@michaelbeck4854]

That man was also no joke...

[@kimwiser445]

I loved watching that show.

[@kweaver1965]

Im so glad that you reviewed this you made my day and brought back great memories!!!!❤❤️❤️ growing up in the late 60's and 70's the shows on TV were the best of times Thank you so much!🥰🥰

[@matthawkins8880]

Buck Trent was known as one of the best banjo players in the world when this was made. Roy Clark can play any stringed instrument. Any list of the top 20 guitar lists or top 10 banjo lists that doesn't include Roy Clark should just be ignored.

[@vernonharden]

Top whatever lists are considered a joke by some. The reason is that such lists are opinion based.

[@ninaharper6282]

Totally splendid playing. I am so glad for channels like this that appreciate this kind of talent.

[@bradd3840]

We really didn't know how great we had it watching Hee Haw in the 70s. What a fabulous musician. Well done..

[@brookehornback1896]

He just about plays all string instruments.

[@baronofgreymatter14]

wait till you see him on the violin

[@Kanieht.L]

His facial expressions are the best …. I use to watch these with my gramps when I was a kid …. So glad I grew up with great entertainment…