Old Leatherstocking - Death and the Lady - Banjo

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I learned "Death and the Lady" (Roud 1031) from a recording of Norma Waterson & Martin Carthy. It's earliest entry in The Roud Folk Song Index is dated 1778.
I arranged this version after hearing the song performed by Norma Waterson & Martin Carthy. My instrument is an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned f♯DGAD ~ eCFGC.
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[@michaelgallardo3746]

thats a black man...

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

"The Irish are the Blacks of Europe."

[@kevinnickel7529]

😂

[@michaelgallardo3746]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo Ha, I just thought you did not want anyone to know a black man had mastered the banjo. Got some Irish blood in me myself.

[@michaelgallardo3746]

and spanish, frenxh, nordic and scottish

[@michaelgallardo3746]

love your music anyway

[@apancher]

This is such a cool overall feel. The sound, the lyrics, along with the look. I'd LOVE to hear this recorded on old equipment, pressed to record, then played on an old Victrola. It would be haunting, but in a way that would keep you listening. Incredibly well done as always, Mr. Hicks.

[@0713mas]

Its pretty perfect, I think that old film filter and a tube preamp would fit. But man a record player hiss skip would be killer too.

[@1stWeDance]

Mr. Hicks? I guess it's good to be . when it's appropriate. And yes It's Most especially appropriate when speaking someone else's name. But that don't seem to be the case here, because that's no Mr. Hicks. I'm pretty sure that's death, all I kings and queens bow down to the, in the end so will we. You welcom ✌️💀

[@gregmccutchan.]

This is the video that inspired me to buy a banjo. I never get tired of watching it.

[@Section20Ul]

60's Soul music. 1860's that is.

[@hectorraulallende6311]

Una criada salió un día, un día Por cierto, conoció a un anciano. Su cabeza era calva, su barba era gris Su ropa hecha de arcilla fría Su ropa hecha de arcilla fría Ella dijo: "viejo, ¿qué hombre eres? ¿A qué país perteneces?» "Mi nombre es Muerte - ¿has oído hablar de mí? Todos los reyes y príncipes se inclinan ante mí Y tu hermosa doncella debe venir conmigo.» "Te daré oro, te daré perlas Te daré ropas ricas y costosas para que te las pongas. Si me permite un poco de tiempo Y Dame tiempo para enmendar mi vida Y Dame tiempo para enmendar mi vida.» "No tendré oro, no tendré perlas No quiero ropas caras para vestir. No puedo perdonarte un poco. Ni darte tiempo para enmendar tu vida. Ni darte tiempo para enmendar tu vida.» En seis meses esta hermosa doncella murió.; "Que esto se ponga en mi lápida," ella gritó "Aquí yace una pobre doncella angustiada Todos en su mejor momento ella fue arrebatado Su ropa hecha de arcilla fría.»

[@moparnut6286]

Love the lyrics especially the Kings and Prince part..... death will not bargain with anyone it is the great equalizer. Live life as it is your last day!

[@dwaingibbs93]

!Me gusta que tu escribaste in Español!¡ ahora yo trato cantar canciones mexicanos que estan tradicionales en Español y Ingles. A veces esta difici. Sorry if my grammar and spelling is wrong. No escribo in Español mucho y estoy apprendo.

[@hectorraulallende6311]

@@dwaingibbs93 I GIVE YOU A TOOL. You will feel, think, say and write in a comment and on a blank sheet this ¡¡¡. I JUSTIN SING, SPEAK AND WRITE PERFECT IN SPANISH AND SO IT IS. THIS IS DONE ... You write it down and say it 3 times. AND THEN you continue as usual, only now you are remembering and practicing what you have learned. A hug from ARGENTINA for you with respect and power HECTOR EO. I already know and I take it for granted that you sing, speak and write perfect in Spanish and that's the way it is.

[@hectorraulallende6311]

@@dwaingibbs93 TE DOY UNA HERRAMIENTA. Vas sentir ,pensar ,decir y escribir en un comentario y en una hoja en blanco esto ¡¡¡. YO JUSTIN CANTO ,HABLO Y ESCRIBO PERFECTO EN ESPAÑOL Y ASI ES ¡. HECHO ESTA ¡¡..Lo escribes y dices 3 veces .Y LUEGO sigues como siempre, solo que ahora estas recordando y practicando lo aprendido . Un abrazo desde ARGENTINA para ti con respeto y poder HECTOR EO .Yo ya se y doy por hecho que tu cantas, hablas y escribes perfecto en español y así es.

[@txjellybean3772]

The song is about the Beast of Revelations.

[@Jorjoh1]

An appropriate post for this weekend. Haunting beyond belief. 👍👍

[@chasemora9606]

Happy Halloween, making me miss Appalachia’s fall all the way here in Korea.

[@samscharn558]

Home is always in u brother

[@thegreatcheese4806]

This is the song that made me subscribe. An amazing song for the playlist.

[@megamegamega]

when I first saw your other version in Dec 2020, I was like "who is this person, we need to be friends immediately". f*cking aces, absolutely amazing. it's on my death and hubris playlist!!

[@matthewselfjones1683]

Talented, unique, authentic are the 3 descriptions that come to mind when referring to Mr. Hicks.

[@prium7786]

Gotta say, I found your channel several months ago and it has given me such a new appreciation for true folk. Today the traditional "front porch" tunes are far and few between. I find the stories these songs tell are so down to earth and simple, yet very powerful in their somberness. Keep this up!

[@jackmeoff6064]

As I walked out one winter day I met a man along the way, His head was bald his beard was grey His clothing made of the cold red clay (x2) I said old man what happened to you? What country did you belong unto? My name is Death I've come for thee All kings and princes bow down to me (x2) I'll give you gold I'll give you pearls I'll give you a fine silk robe to wear, If you will spare me one season more Give me some time my life to amend (x2) I want no gold I want no pearls I want no fine silk robe to wear, I cannot give you one season more Nor give you some time your life to amend (x2) Three days later that lady died Carve this upon my tomb she cried, As I am now you'll be one day Your clothing made of the cold red clay (x2)

[@cavelvlan25]

I just realized your playing all the leatherstockings with GLOVES on... I can barely make a decent sound with bare fingers

[@DrVonChilla]

The "Old Leatherstocking" persona is brilliant, and goes FAR (perhaps unconsciously) to showcase Dock Boggs' spine-shivering sound. "Old LeatherDocking", eh? LOL DOCK BOGGS FOREVER, with Mike Seeger as Resurrector and Old Leatherstocking as Sentinel.....

[@v8sserieschevy917]

The only country musician left. Thank you sir. Don't change a gawddamn thing

[@Owl_of_Omens]

I absolutely would love to learn how to play banjo. Do you have any tips or words of wisdom that you would give to someone is in their mid-40s and has never play music before? I am completely moved by your music your a true troubadour

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

You might be interested in my online course at BanjoHeritage.com it'll get you started.

[@seancoxe1094]

Old Leatherstocking shows up just in time for Halloween! (And how can he go so long without blinking?)

[@MustyMouse]

I've had both your version and Norma & Martin's version stuck in my head the last few days after my grandmother passed (rest her soul), and this was, in my opinion, the perfect amalgamation of both versions, and I loved it. Thank you for all you do

[@corticallarvae]

Playing in gloves all this time has always been miraculous to me, since your first video as ol leather-stocking.

[@bobbynewton4555]

You should offer a black hoodie with old Leatherstcokings on the back of it

[@DeDraconis]

I was confused cause I remembered this song but it's a different recording. Another good job!

[@puckey6969]

LESSSSSSSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@Mewsfinder]

Brandon

[@CousinErn]

Ol rector DID make an appearance on devils day!! Happy Halloween clif :)

[@Ubotit_Unaymit]

Tis the season once again. Happy Halloween my friends!

[@christopherchew968]

This is just what I needed...2 months ago, I saw this for the first time. Now, I own a banjo myself and can't go a day without Old Leatherstocking! Thank You my friend!

[@PsychoNeko011]

man I've been listening to this song and alog of Old Leatherstocking on repeat while I'm at work delivering parts to Mechanic shops really love your stuff hope to see more on Spotify one day I need to start a good old Back Woods Country Playlist none of that county pop

[@themangledwither]

This seems like it would be something I'd encounter in red dead redemption 2. A man in the woods who ominously plays the banjo

[@bradr9581]

Please play at my funeral

[@oun6661]

Got you

[@susanfarley1332]

Both the music and the persona are addictive. More please?

[@soiledelf5231]

Blues and Cocaine. I need a constant reminder how about you?

[@randycushman1669]

There shouldn’t be an argument over this. The banjo, and blue grass is a shared experience. Started under rough circumstances to be sure but mutually evolved non the less. This all needs to settle down.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

People who lack real arguments in life fabricate them on the internet.

[@Alienwatcher]

Youve inspired me to learn banjo. Currently looking for a cheap one. Thanks for re igniting my love for music mr. Hicks

[@Blueswailer]

Sir, I've had far too many pints to watch something like this. Also; I absolutely love this.

[@joebuckhoff]

Dude, man dude this is the best OLS video!!!!! I'm singing along killing ot with dem eyes. I just love it! How many gloves do you used to go through compared to now? As I am now you will be 1 day!!!!! You creep me out!

[@justsomeyeti5814]

Love this version! My wife and I are celebrating our 13th anniversary on Halloween, this is perfect!

[@veneraberens4653]

MORE OLD LEATHERSTOCKING MORE MORE MORE GOOD MORNING CLIFTON WISHING YOU A BLESSED WONDERFUL WEEKEND

[@snakewhitcher4189]

His head was bald and his beard was grey. His clothing made of the cold Red clay.

[@sirrivet9557]

Weird question, what kind of coat is that?

[@joesmith8482]

This video is 🔥. Thank you. Your music is helping me through the hardest time in my life.

[@0713mas]

Damn this is pure folk art!!! Amazing voice, fantastic player too. I hope you have many students because this music is a dying tradition.

[@murraysmusic5121]

Hey Clifton, you've inspired me to get a banjo and the progress has been surprisingly fast with your KZbin videos. I'd love to see you do a cover of house of the rising sun. Thanks a million man, I'm loving your content.

[@r.j.macready5541]

Came for the Rittenhouse, stayed for the pickin. Good stuff.

[@MassHysteriaHD]

Same!

[@keithsegler8049]

I shared the ballad of kyle rittenhouse to Facebook cuz it was so great

[@cavelvlan25]

Pickin, wisdom, soul, this simply doesn't lack.

[@didgit6495]

Yes

[@phillbenjamin4715]

I love how he makes the deep driving sound of that banjo compete for front center stage with his darkly sung lyrics. A brilliant piece of art painted around the message of the song. Reminds me a lot of why I think Led Zeppelin was so great. 😁

[@zayz1990]

I will have this played in my funeral.... i will play this song as i come to gather .....WE The People

[@dind9212]

Bro your voice is exactly what I’ve been looking for

[@vivienneclarke2421]

No words for how much I love Old Leatherstocking.......thank you Clifton~!!

[@aprilcollier4462]

Still here

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Been hanging around awhile myself 🐒✌️

[@AlbertderGentleman]

I love the way you play banjo... soooooooo smooth

[@hamtsammich]

As an old, southern, goth, I fucking love you

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

💀🔥💀

[@gigantor803]

Love the slower tempo

[@evansolomon169]

Yes sir. I would actually like to hear it even slower. I feel this is a tune that gets nastier the slower it gets.

[@samscharn558]

You sir tell it the way it is fight fight

[@corticallarvae]

Death and the maiden

[@mycoboto]

Brother me and my daughter have been waiting for months and you know it lol thank you you made my 3 y.o. day she loves the "bone man"

[@carlbruhn1772]

Simply Awesome. Thank you.

[@coldbeer2011]

Love your music. And thank you for your service sir

[@DevanDiedrick-j8n]

Having a good bonfire with my woman. Good talent. N i like the mystery . Keep going

[@johndoe-gp1fx]

Mr leatherstocking is literally smoking.

[@faolanliath6687]

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 🖐🐺

[@JoeWhitten-lw5qr]

Anyone know what the tuning is for this song?

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

My banjo is tuned around eCFGC. Tab available here: www.patreon.com/posts/death-and-lady-45683913

[@JoeWhitten-lw5qr]

​@@CliftonHicksbanjo thank you!

[@snakewhitcher4189]

I bought a banjo. Give me some time my life to amend. Is I am now you'll be one day. Our clothing made of the cold Red clay.

[@johnnyflames27]

De- (to take back or away) stroy- (make obsolete) destroy -(to put back as it was from end to start. Tear down his temple and it would be raised up in three days. A day on earth is as a thousand in heaven. That's three thousand years. Time has come back to start.

[@DanDavisHistory]

Wonderful, thank you.

[@imridingwithstoopidohwaiti3948]

powerful song and very well preformed... Id love to see you play live.

[@scottcuilty4154]

This is the content we come for

[@dongkhamet1351]

Cool instrument, usually spelled Phin.

[@justinthymes5680]

Old Leatherstocking is officially my favorite banjo player!!!!!!

[@FreterP]

Reminds me of The Incredible String Band!

[@olivialouise9117]

You really are very talented, I'm so glad I found this channel. Thank you

[@yeetmeister8927]

I love how goofy the thumbnail looks. Beautiful song. Love ya man

[@solisdruid8442]

this is so good on so many levels

[@solisdruid8442]

The eye movements were captivating enough to start.

[@MrMatt-cm6do]

Is he using nylon strings?? He is bending the strings very easily and they sound less trebly.

[@twodollartattoos]

The most amazing part is how you nail this song flawlessly while wearing those gloves. U r amazing, we need you for Music in The Hills in West Virginia

[@allenjohn6920]

Every time I listen to this that's awesome I listen to it riding down the road listen to it set in the front of the stor whenever I feel the need awesome f****** awesome

[@jupitersdreaming]

Your voice is that of an old soul .Brilliant.

[@raymondcrooke]

Great to hear this one again, Clifton.

[@vinsamson8061]

Excellent dark video Clifton 🤘🖤

[@russschoewe3551]

Soo dope! Thank you for this!

[@Diogeneez]

More old leather stocking, 🙏

[@MidwestFreak]

Love the song and the eye movement and sets the mood .

[@user-qx9mu1us3s]

This is awesome. Love it. The droning is perfect

[@_ENDURE_]

Perfect sound for a civil war

[@joannebaum5459]

Nice eye-ography Clifton

[@GrandEnchilada]

Would love to hear you Re-do how came that blood on your shirt sleeve as Old Leather stocking ! Keep up the great work Clifton you're an inspiration

[@johnwilletts874]

Well done meeaaat. Greetings from Lincolnshire'

[@jarrodevans6050]

Thank you for your service sir!

[@jonathanellis8921]

I want to carve a mask like that out of wood!!!!

[@danielplantaganistaapacheb4401]

Clifton hicks

[@hetfieldprophet]

There has to be some moonshine going somewhere near!

[@iloveFreedom.]

🥳💚💫🧡💫💛💫oh lordy💫Thankyou

[@danielplantaganistaapacheb4401]

70.000 later get my point 😢❤

[@RadioMartyT1B]

Thanks for the nightmare.

[@margaretfiester3689]

This is the best ever.

[@stephenplemonster4377]

You got the eye movements better this time. :-D

[@ThatHomelessScrubbalo]

That mask... I WANT IT!

[@johnnyflames27]

Purple elves wrapped in vines.

[@danielplantaganistaapacheb4401]

Clever 🤓😂🤣😂♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@8wheeledassassins.]

Like button. Smash smash smash!

[@mmiller113]

in a word, chilling.

[@mglenwright09]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Did u write this song sir???