Norman Blake Sings Farwell Francisco Madero

[@mediocrecyclist]

This man is a National Treasure.

[@SexyplexiGT]

Yes sir

[@hjander]

For the USA and Mexico!

[@jerryblack3655]

Man that

[@davidpaterson1207]

I'm 70 years old.Loved you music since I was 19.Pick on forever Norman!

[@100perdido]

Norman saved me from burning my guitar. He said that if you couldn't play fast to not worry about it. Play however you like. Thanks Norman.

[@bertdaniel1449]

Absolutely. Play however you like. Norman was the master of touch and tone. He didn’t need to play fancy stuff to sound good, although he certainly could.

[@deepblueseeds5563]

Wondeful to see hear what Norman’s mind is creating in his older age, this is a unique and meaningful folk song and the Spanish scale he is playing is beautiful. It’s very catchy just like all his songs. ginseng Sullivan, Randall Collins, and now Francisco Madero. A great songwriter and storyteller.

[@goetzamaphone]

Incredible. So thankful to be on this planet at the same time as Norman Blake!

[@als1023]

yes,, agreed 100 %, great time to have been on the earth. TR, DW, CW ,,,, all learned from and revered this man.

[@mikebressler9041]

Whatever Norman Blake does is always an amazing contribution to Americana and American folk music.

[@bjemdwbesq3]

He can still out pick most people even after a stroke! Definitely including me! That's just phenomenal!

[@nancychace8619]

Grettings from an old fan. Found some comfort in this little video to hear Norman pick one more time. The Old Brown Case was one of my mainstays. Thank you for sharing. Hope all is well for all of you.

[@leeblake3989]

Dad and Nancy are doing well. Dad plays every day. His doctor recently told him he is in better shape now than he was 20 years ago. His mind is as sharp as ever. Thank you for your post.

[@chrisk8376]

Wow! When I think of my favorite flatpickers, the most influential, for sure it is Norman, Tony, Doc, and Dan. Norman IS a national treasure for sure!!

[@peterwhite7428]

Great Norman. I’m very happy to see and hear you here on KZbin

[@markmoretzfishing]

Sounds Beautiful 🙏🙏

[@erikkibler3466]

Damn.him playing this on that guitar is one of the coolest things I’ve seen.

[@allenkennedy6748]

Norman always seemed to garner less recognition than many of his peers. That has not stifled his skill or talent. He must know that the world appreciates his artistry. One hopes that people being drawn into bluegrass by phenomenal talents like Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle will have their curiosity about music lead them here. They will fall in love with Normans catalog. Thanks for posting!

[@gnm109]

He's a wonderful player and performer. Hope he feels better!

[@donfauth364]

A true troubadour

[@Dan_Frechette_Songwriter]

Norman Blake always makes my day

[@roadwarrier7358]

Still the best flat picker around. Agree his voice suites his music - mileage! Thanks for posting.

[@jimajello1028]

Great stylist in many musical idioms. A man that if you heard him play you knew him forever. Played for art not fame. A tree limb that bends only so far never straying from his roots. Just listen to him play & you will wonder where you have been. A gentleman.

[@andychilds9167]

Thank you Norman for all your work and sharing

[@PLINKER]

The mastery still comes out!

[@Stone2home]

What a champion!

[@andrewlisenby9693]

Thank you, Mr. Norman. So great to see you are still able to play. God bless you both!

[@mrdogmoon]

Lord Bless this man what a great musician and man!

[@babathegoodmansamba8533]

Great performance. God bless Norman Blake, please

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@stevefrost6329]

Still got it! His voice isn't quite as strong as yesteryear, but neither is mine! Kudos, Norman!

[@ProfesserLuigi]

He's just traded one kind of voice quality for another.

[@ChancethePicker]

Thank God for Mr. Norman Blake and his music.

[@shanewade9975]

Love it, happy to see he is living a long life.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing today?

[@deepblueseeds5563]

Legend.

[@KorbyLenker]

incredible purity of expression

[@UsuallyPickin]

Thank you Mr. Blake, you always amaze me.

[@jimholmes341]

He is the real deal,thank you Norman :)

[@bgpicker6614]

As good as ever!

[@catherinekasmer9905]

Great tune beautifully rendered.

[@RandySchartiger]

just WOW! what a Gem this man still is and always be! it's an honor to still get to hear him sing and play! thank you sincerely for sharing this video!

[@ThreeBeerMinimum]

HIs voice is even more amazing now!!!

[@TimothySweeney]

a true master

[@gnm109]

Blake is a very fine performer. I hope he recovers and feels well again.

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

So beautiful...

[@ulrichfriehe3459]

Great Mexican tones are played by Norman on that wonderful Martin.

[@dalesearcy5734]

Always a pleasure to see Mr. Blake with a guitar on his lap.

[@nowherevilleland]

Wonderful to see and hear!

[@matspersson5188]

So beautiful. ❤

[@diesi7777]

Such a great song.

[@frankdiscussion2069]

just brilliant...the people who recorded this should feel honored to have this man sing and play for them

[@kentowens2179]

Excellent!

[@CNFir-fs6zs]

Nice, Master Norman Blake.

[@baleksydon6517]

Beautiful.

[@rshinds]

Sounds sweet as ever Norman....press on. Salute.

[@hoyttorras3391]

Wow, wow, wow.

[@DJMcG-kb4rv]

One of the best bands I have ever seen: Steam Powered Aereo-plane w/John Hartford, Norman Blake, Tut Taylor, and Vassar Clements.

[@Pinrod93]

Pure Magic!

[@PaydirtAz]

Obviously, an influence on Townes Van Zants ,Pancho and Lefty !

[@joannehack7588]

Righteous

[@joannehack7588]

1913

[@HomespunMusicInstruction]

Thanks for sharing this. Norman Blake always delivers!

[@austenrobinson2747]

Definitely on the Mt Rushmore of flatpickers with Doc and Tony

[@johnnydogg746]

Legend

[@bendummitt888]

Class.

[@Steve-si8hx]

Beuitiful

[@kyleradigan4687]

Stroke or no stroke he sounds great. I wonder if Nancy is doing OK.

[@leeblake3989]

Dad and Nancy are doing fine. Dad just turned 85. He had a physical and all is good. Nancy is doing well also.

[@als1023]

@@leeblake3989 Thank you for posting.

[@fleadoggreen9062]

I like the spanish style of guitar playing,what would that be called ?

[@pfigen8350]

This is amazing. I find nothing diminished in either his singing or his playing, and oh boy, that guitar.

[@howardreed5399]

WOW

[@jamesbusse1543]

I was OK but my girl died last week. Total convusiioum Life sucks. I understand. This is wonderful.

[@fleadoggreen9062]

What kind of Martin is the first one he plays The Mexican song on ?

[@bubbatheking9225]

By golly.

[@Prousto]

Gently warns his hosts that he can no longer sing or play. Proceeds to sing and play like…well, like Norman Blake.

[@indigo4fox]

😥😥😥😥😥😥