Glen Campbell & Carl Jackson DUELING BANJOS 1973

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Earliest known video of Glen and banjo great Carl Jackson performing Dueling Banjos from the movie Deliverance in April 1973.

[@stevecorrigan5139]

59 year old drunken wild man from NZ here. Everyone my age, despite musical tastes sees Glen Campbell as a legend. We would sing his songs at primary school in the late sixties and early seventies and when watching this, I appreciate my childhood education. Stay well..

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Greetings from the hills of Tennessee USA.

[@spizzenergi2292]

Glen Campbell RIP…. X

[@andrew_owens7680]

Kiwis have good taste.

[@jimhardy1675]

Thank you for your comment sir, I also grew up with Glens music at primary school in Christchurch, New Zealand

[@Br1cht]

Sweden remembers!

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

A banjo makes a room sound like it's FULL of music.

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

It fills the soul.

[@temu2max100]

It's now 2023. I ask can anyone do it better? Thans Carl, RIP Glen.❤

[@Frank-mu5yz]

Billy Redden..original player Movie (Diiverance)

[@curtism7409]

Being a teenager in the 70's it wasn't "cool" to listen to Glen Campbell. Now that I'm in my 70's, it is definitely "cool" to listen to Glen Campbell!

[@spizzenergi2292]

Ha same here. But got a bit of romance with Nicola after I played her ‘by the time I get to Phoenix” RIP Glen

[@danwaller5312]

I was 19 in 1970 and he was COOL THEN AND NOW

[@lesliefuller1456]

Rubbish, I was a teenager in the 70s and I was a massive fan, and I was cool.

[@flapjackson6077]

😂 My dad was a Glen Campbell fan in the 60s and 70s, and I liked him, along with my dad’s other albums, Bob Dylan, The Kingston Trio, Ian and Sylvia, Bluegrass. But I didn’t tell my friends. Lol. I eventually got in to everything rock music, Beatles, Beach Boys, The Who, Rush, etc. Now I’m 62, and I appreciate the older stuff more than ever.

[@CF-nh6lc]

His lack of coolness wasn’t about his guitar, it was about his not taking a position opposing the war in Vietnam.

[@phennigan]

Glen Campbell was pure class - what a gentleman, what a guitar player.

[@nestordiazarias]

WAS A REAL MUSICIAN

[@ilikezappa]

You think you can stay with me kid ? Bless that man. He was a lovely guy.

[@jakespivey3716]

One of the joys of YT is discovery. I grew up in the age of Glen Campbell's successful years. I never really gave him that much credit because he was too pop, too middle of the road. Now, that I'm in my 70's and I get to listen again and realize how great he was. I always knew he was a great picker. I'm finding that I am especially appreciating what a great singer he was when you could hear him live. You might be surprised, I never knew who Carl Jackson was before. He floored me with his playing. I'm going to explore.

[@cottonmill1970]

This was awesome.. they had fun. ANYONE keeping up with Glenn Campbell deserves respect👍

[@michaelburge2519]

Carl Jackson, even Covered Glen's-Mistake early on, LoL~~~

[@JerryHelton-zo7dg]

Only one could keep up with Glen. That would be Roy.🎸🎸

[@johnx5891]

Glen Campbell was a national treasure. Couldn't even read music, but became one of the hottest studio musicians in the world. Rest in peace.

[@fishguru1354]

My grandfather William Bernard Lee was also a self taught fiddler and played with blue grass legend Bill Monroe! It’s amazing what those without internet were able to accomplish!

[@ukfirebird]

Recorded in 1973 and still as brilliant today

[@r200ti]

True. Something like this is timeless.

[@johnmantovani7285]

You can appreciate the worth of Glen Campbell and his incredible wife by the way raised their incredible children

[@82dupont]

Jackson put on an absolute clinic on that Banjo, amazing talent.

[@jamesgillian-pf1yp]

Elaine Campbell passed away the same way my wife did I know what the families went through I pray for him thank you thank Campbell for your great music

[@keithwhittingham544]

Two true geniuses that met on stage to give us music heaven.

[@drakehonest2]

Hey 👋

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@drakehonest2ciao amico!🙋😊😍😘💘🌅

[@angelaarnold3740]

Sometime in the Seventies Glen was touring in England and he came to a Local Nightclub in my Home Town and I along with my Husband and Friends we got tickets for his Show and I will never forget the Response from the Audience when he played Dueling Banjo's the Audience went Crazy and he could Entertain all night and genuinely appreciate the Response he Deserved. God Bless his many Friends and Family ❤️ He will never be Forgotten.💞🌹 Angela 💖 xxx

[@acecriss9326]

Can't believe the great Carl Johnson is 67. RIP Mr. Campbell, you were one hell of a guitar player.

[@hughmcilveen2235]

Most people think of Glen Campbell as a singer. But he was a wonderful virtuoso on the guitar. Watch how effortless this famously difficult piece is to him, and he was SELF TAUGHT. A truly God-given talent. R.I.P.

[@mcfcguvnors]

my 1st gig i was 8 my mum took me 2 see him at the manchester apollo 1st half i moaned like fuck cos i dint know better ....2nd half he came out n blew me away with his guitars ....my next gig on my own this time was Tiffanys in great yarmouth to see some unknown australian band - 45 p ticket ......oh yeh they were called AC/DC !!! :D

[@dwaynentinabunt1200]

In his day Glen Cambell could walk onto the stage and stand in for anyone as he often did. Don't let the suit fool you he at the drop of a hat could stand in for Deep purple or 3 dog night. Even today few can match him.

[@LinkRocks]

That's not true, Glen Campbell is constantly cited as one of the all time great guitarists in addition to being known as a singer.

[@dwaynentinabunt1200]

@@LinkRocks whats not true.

[@HouseholdDog]

Amongst guitarists he's pretty legendary. A lot of his fans weren't country artists either. Like Van Halen, Alice Cooper and Prince.

[@samuelpajoa215]

Great Song! Great Movie! Glen Campbell the best! RIP!🎸🤠

[@nancydavis4618]

Glen and Carl were great friends

[@Granjero86]

Excelente duelo de banjos , bien sincronizados, esto es verdadera musica. 🪕🎸🎶

[@GreatWhite-iy6jp]

Wholeheartedly Agree 100🎖🏅🥇💖✌💥🇺🇸

[@terrybarber2059]

Glen was the G.O.A.T. not many realized the depth of his talent. A virtuoso

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

then there was Roy Clark

[@Bykerbob]

These two STARS played in Concert at Apollo Theater Manchester England on 7th April 1977 and my late wife and I had the Pleasure of their company sing and talking to us with full house lights on while on stage. The REASON??? our Wedding Night, and Glen joked with me about being in the audience instead of in bed, the whole Audience gave us a standing ovation it was wonderful, And a week later my wife recieved a letter and lots of records and goodies from Glens staff. Never to be Forgotten

[@fast03vette4me]

Once in a lifetime, congratulations because happened.

[@Rich77UK]

What a fantastic thing to have happened.

[@keithhanna9977]

Simply Fantastic WOW!!!!!!

[@drakehonest2]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today??

[@jeffyarberry2559]

Wow! This was--by FAR--the best rendition of this song I've ever heard! I've played guitar for nearly 50 years (no good on the banjo!), and absolutely agree that Glen was an incredible guitarist (among other talents)! With this disclaimer, it genuinely appeared that Glen was no only equally yoked with Carl, but that Carl appeared to be presenting a literal challenge to Glen. VERY well done, Gentlemen!!!

[@bryantlane8646]

CARL WAS REALLY GOOD;BUT GLEN SANDBAGGING…..BEST EVER!1!

[@michaelgoodall1825]

When I was 9 years old in 1973 Glen played in NZ and I was there never forget it amazing love him

[@mycrazypajamas]

The best version of Duelling Banjos I've ever heard. Carl Jackson is a genius. Glen Campbell was already a genius long before this.

[@garyt19651]

check out ashley campbell with Carl playing gentle on my mind

[@nancydavis4618]

Carl is a banjo genius. He taught glens daughter how to play.

[@lax9115]

Pure....utter....skill and class..!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow. All these years later.....complete respect.

[@tonygoldfinger7859]

Those were the days my friend, and the Wichita Lineman is still on the line. RIP Glenn and say "Hi" to my mom for me.

[@ababbington1]

Absolutely fantastic. R I P Glen. Both total geniuses. I wish talent like theirs could live forever 😢👍

[@marcmarparran7753]

It lives on in clips such as this.🪕🎶

[@Chrisfeb68]

Absolutely fantastic. Glen Campbell left us far too soon.

[@eligebrown8998]

Dueling banjos will never get old

[@davidbaxter7933]

Excellent quality

[@jimspencer5746]

Amén from November 2022! We were just on a cruise and two guitarists were taking requests for money. I got up there requesting "Dueling banjos"... And they respectfully declined....

[@rayla1780]

@@jimspencer5746 need the banjo....

[@ababbington1]

Glenn had so much respect for such a young guy you could see it in his face. That tells you everything about what sort of person he was.

[@ray.shoesmith]

This is the most wholesome thing on the entire internet. Thank you.

[@nostreamavailable9090]

Not according to ned beatty 😂

[@Tawroset]

😂😂😂😂

[@metalabsynth]

My favorite part of this is that they started smiling midway through, that’s how you know you’ve really hit the groove and are having fun with it

[@fault3k]

Its also what happened in the movie

[@movtipsislee]

Yes This Was Great He's Soo Young Guy On Banjo 💕🙏🏼

[@iansimpson4911]

I swear GC tried to out do him for speed .....what accuracy to my ears...

[@will-i-am-not]

Any musician is doing that, that why they are musicians

[@johnathanhughes9881]

Or possibly "Whew, we got through the hard bit with no major disasters." :)

[@jameswallace3043]

Oh oh my God is this really young Carl Jackson I've never seen him this young I am so thrilled and so honored to hear this and see this thank you

[@booboolips6053]

The good ole days of country music.

[@velvethoot4507]

This is more relevant today than it was then.

[@72skytop]

Makes me cry just to hear Glen play and realize I truly don't believe there will ever be this high a quality, well played music anymore.

[@anghiggy5029]

Believe it or not there is, look this up! Dueling Banjos - Sleepy Man Banjo Boys - Revenge of the Guitar

[@readingforwisdom7037]

Two great musicians sparring gracefully...sublime

[@sartainja]

Viva the memory and music of Glen Campbell.

[@TheWelvarend]

Carl Jackson was only 20 at the time. Amazing talent.

[@keeganstewart3916]

Is it just me......does Carl resemble Edward Norton? Totally agrees that he is an amazing talent. Glen Campbell was very popular back then too. I was 10 when this show aired.

[@als1023]

20 ? Wow, one of my heroes, was thrilled when his LP came out. Thanks for posting !!

[@NorwoodGlen]

Actually, he was 19 here, April 1973, he turned 20 later in the year.

[@alanhumphrey4198]

Carl is still around playing great as ever; but he's bald headed as an onion...😂😊

[@user-nu7kk4uw6k]

Actually he was just eighteen. Glen said so during the show. " Not bad for an eighteen year old, eh?

[@onfin3al6]

His TV show always started with a HI I'M GLENN CAMPBELL then sing knowin that the back door is always open and your passage free to walk. I liked his music.

[@patmitchell3616]

Farrier Bressingham ö derry hornpipe

[@tommyo2450]

People tend to forget how talented Glen Campbell was.. So good...

[@fernmann7]

Better than that. The best ever.

[@louieflash7190]

So much talent. Puts a smile on my face every time.

[@anthonycullen8596]

No matter how many times I watch this it's outstanding.

[@garethcowley881]

Glen Campbell does get the cognition he deserve. Guitar legend.

[@Tbone51]

Glen Campbell is regarded by many to be one of the finest guitarists ever. He was a legend in studio work before he became famous to the public and played with the "wrecking Crew", a collective of LA-based musicians who played on the recordings of dozens of famous musicians. He was a terrific singer, songwriter, and entertainer. I was a teenager when he emerged with top-charting singles in the 60s and even saw him live in concert on August 5, 1969, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, in Indianapolis. I still remember what a great show it was! Something many don't know is that he filled in for Brian Wilson, touring with the Beach Boys, playing bass and singing the falsetto harmonies, in 1964 and 1965.

[@garyt19651]

As a huge Beach Boys fan as well as The Wrecking Crew and Glen you surely have your history right. Honorable mention to Hal Blaine of course.

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

yep he was almost as good as Roy Clark

[@Tbone51]

@@itomburgess I believe he read chord charts, but not standard notation, which would be important in studio work. He could also hear something one time and play it.

[@cmiller6211]

@@GenX...MCMLXV Exactly, Roy was a guitar God

[@thunder1road]

thats the real country music !

[@MonktonJohn]

Absolutely brilliant still 👍🇬🇧

[@fillflashdetailer8838]

That, my friends, is how it's done -- two absolute legends

[@nancydavis4618]

Carl taught glens daughter how to play banjo

[@nancydavis4618]

Absolutely great,,,,both

[@Jonaontheradio]

You just don't want it to end! Aren't you glad this incredible little moment in time was captured?

[@nojnoj3069]

Outstanding!....and funny...

[@Actingskint]

What I take from this clip , is he was a fantastic musician , and a generous man with a warm sense of humour . Anybody would be proud too be known for any single thing in that list . Yet here he was , on top of the world ,& no sign of any sort of inflated star ego . He was a remarkable man , who any rising star should look too , when they need an example to follow .

[@fredford7642]

Mr. Campbell was able to show us what real talent is.He is sincerely missed.

[@smiff4748]

Glen Campbell, a true gent and a damn fine performer. Glen you are missed but you will never be forgotten. Heaven is better with your presence.

[@holdemNE1]

I just can't seem to wipe the smile off my face. Thanks for posting.

[@beatricecarton3475]

Brilliant just brilliant. What virus!!!!! Sweet sweet Banjo and guitar.🤗😆😆😆

[@alfredabbey6162]

Glen was so focused and Carl was relaxed and smiling.

[@vernonjones3613]

That’s what I call great music such class god bless from the uk 👀❤️usa

[@indycustommade3568]

That makes me smile with tears in my eyes. This was fantastic. I will miss Glen. He was a true artist. One of the best if not the best studio guitarist ever. Thanks for KZbin to be able to see these clips.

[@53081church]

We miss Glen Cambell.

[@steveballas3347]

Can't believe he's gone..One of the greats for sure...sorely missed

[@SpecialOpExec]

I was on my honeymoon when I saw Glen & Carl at the Apollo Stadium in Adelaide. Glen was wearing a white sequined suit. They played this song & of course some others. Both absolutely brilliant! It was one of the best concerts I've ever been to, unforgettable & that's why I remember it to this day, some 46 years later. Glen is one of the best artists of all time. His 2 concerts were completely packed out.

[@michaelellis8526]

Not many people know how good a guitar player Glen was

[@thesuncollective1475]

I do now

[@randybeard6040]

Make Heaven your Future Home and you will be Able to See Elvis, Glenn, Roy and J. Cash and many others Entertain the Mass's when you Choose!

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Glen was a treasure. Sadly died three years ago ( 2017 )

[@Coneman3]

Love the sound of the banjo, sounds badass!

[@marian6593]

I still miss Glen and his amazing voice and guitar playing after all these years. Loved the fantastic echo from the banjo on this. Brilliant performance by both Glen and Carl 😊💖

[@umacks]

That was AWESOME!!!!!

[@pamelamayeaux7458]

One of my biggest crushes back then

[@davebing5120]

Just learned recently what an amazing guitar player Mr Campbell was... Much respect Glenn R.I.P

[@SuperGayHomo]

Wow! Glen's arrangements are FABULOUS!

[@nickcrawford2765]

Sold about 3 million records, but has been viewed here almost 9 million times. Awesome clip, classic.

[@keithclark486]

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[@davidchang7838]

Just an amazing version of this song. Glen Campbell made it look so effortless; incredible talent. Carl Jackson was great, too.

[@karenwhite1892]

Glen Campbell - One of the most underrated musicians ever!

[@altareggo]

lol not really: he's sold like, gajillions of records and back in the day he performed with EVERYONE who was anyone at all. He is a legend, and has left us a wonderful legacy of good-natured, good-times MUSIC!! Huge part of the sound-track of my youth.

[@dsorrell64]

In 1970 I worked on the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (TV Show) as a boom operator and cameraman. Campbell was the kindest man I've ever known. While the crew was under contract with Viacom-CBS Campbell was known to give bonuses out of his pocket to the crew. He really cared about people. I still have the Timex watch he gave us all at Christmas that year.

[@NorwoodGlen]

Great comment Ren. Some of the cast/band are on the fan group. Bob Felts, Bill Graham, John Fleming, also Glen's kids. facebook.com/groups/glencampbell

[@neutonikharmonix]

Ren MacCallum never heard a bad word mentioned about the guy. Rare in the industry.

[@SheepdogSmokey]

Well, he grew up NOT famous, so knew where he came from.

[@teller121]

He was once asked on the Ed Sullivan Show and while Ed was extolling his virtues as a musician, Glen looked down and said, "Ah, shoot, Mr. Sullivan, I'm just a hairy-legged boy from Arkansas."

[@native4329]

I met him 10 yrs ago he was one of the nicest people I ever met.

[@claudiakrebs159]

Wahnsinn,macht einfach spass!!!

[@lenhummel5766]

Glen & Carl Jackson were TWO OF THE BEST,...this video is ample proof. 💎☝💎❗

[@walterwarren2402]

Better than the original

[@davidbruin4381]

I saw this in '73, it was awesome then, and still is!!!

[@darkohabek7817]

GREAT DUEL. FANTASTIC.

[@mdteletom1288]

That was great!

[@toneranger]

That outro lick 😮 Glen Campbell had talent for miles and such a humble guy

[@daweshorizon]

Totally cool! Two truly gifted musicians! I'm blown away. Love and peace.

[@ronb8052]

My dad was a simple man......a steelworker from Pittsburgh. The only time in my life I ever heard him say: "wow...that's a beautiful song" was when he heard Glen Campbell sing "Wichita Lineman."

[@africatwinadventures]

superb....2023 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@caldoyle1572]

You can just see the pure joy on their faces--Glen was one of a kind. This kind of music should last forever.

[@rickeyzinn6767]

I always loved this song and Glen Campbell makes it BETTER

[@davidjohnson3103]

Thank you so much Glenn and company....you were amazing!

[@mariatapanes8763]

my mom was in love with Glen Campbell. He was the first artist she loved when we cam from Cuba in 67!

[@GOMAROMA]

Just incredible…and I loved the movie!

[@mickvictor]

2 childhood heroes in music to me. Glen Campbell and Roy Clark. God bless 'em!

[@andrewvelonis5940]

I was just brushing my teeth when this came on. They sure are clean now!

[@JohnDoe-mj7ce]

And why cant just love this stuff?

[@jeffbaer5851]

How can you NOT be a fan of that musicianship? Pure joy in 10 strings.

[@TexTom1981]

He barely looks at his hands. Pure talent. Glen was one of the greatest ever.

[@dhy5342]

Two of the very best...

[@surewill442]

Everyone should master or mistress an instrument, what peace there would be on this wonderful Earth!

[@alan30189]

This is great! He kept letting him have it, and the kid kept up very well!

[@Robin18us]

alan30189 Actually alan, I take it the kid kept letting Glen have it and Glen kept up well...LOL

[@ksregister]

Robin18us Yeah, I agree, the kid was in the lead and tearing up a very fast pace. Pretty awesome all around.

[@alan30189]

Phil P. Nope. The kid kept up quite well, with Glen in the lead. That's how the song is played. The banjo is a louder instrument.

[@Telelikeitis]

+alan30189 Carl Jackson could have played that banjo so fast, it would have sounded like a husqvarna chainsaw slicing through a hickory log. But he took it easy on old Glenn.

[@alan30189]

+Telelikeitis Uhh, he wasn't old here, but compared to Jackson, he was older.

[@Dragonblaster1]

A fantastic guitarist and a stellar vocalist. A huge talent and a sad loss. And I say this as a die-hard heavy metal fan.

[@CarefulWithThatAxeEugene]

Ditto

[@artgilbert5182]

True metal-heads recognize great guitar playing no matter the genre. 100% agree.

[@WarrenIrelandUK]

@@artgilbert5182 I used to listen to As I lay Dying, Arch Enemy, Machine Head on occasion, and eventually transferred through to appreciating Glen, Roy, Chet Akins, Gary Moore, David Gilmour off the back of raving about Buckethead, Zakk Wylde, Mick Thompson. So in a way I guess we could say that Metal is a gateway genre.

[@billydurham4143]

@@CarefulWithThatAxeEugene good is good.

[@kevinblackburn3198]

That just means you know talent when you see it sir. And I am 100% with you.

[@lenhummel5766]

These two: THE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO BEST❗🎯💛🎯✔

[@strawberry12four]

Fist time I ever heard that. It was awesome