Old Leatherstocking - Death and the Lady

[@andyrobertson170]

Such a great version. Playing this at my local folk club next week.

[@BettyBarfbag666]

What town? We need a folk club here.

[@dislikebutton6269]

Death is always so based in these songs. He does not care for riches, he cannot be bribed or begged, and your worldly importance means nothing to him.

[@Dian-kb2hg]

Yet he plays a new world type banjo..., just noticed,😓🤕

[@therover4141]

@@Dian-kb2hg everybody knows death plays a stand up bass

[@SleepDepJoel1]

As I walked out one winter day I met a man along the way. His was head was bald His beard was gray His clothing made of the cold red clay, His clothing made of the cold red clay. 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, All kings and princes bow down to me." "I'll give you gold I'll give you pearls I'll give you fine silk robes to wear If you will grant me one season more And give me some time my life to amend, Give me some time my life to amend." "I want no gold I want no pearls I want no fine silk robe to wear. I cannot grant you a season more Nor give you some time your life to amend, Nor give you some time your life to amend." Three short 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, Your clothing made of the cold red clay.'"

[@mikesheehan1679]

cool tune

[@Dian-kb2hg]

Is this like of roman Greek statues?

[@markmayhew9259]

I'm stoned on my day off and the algorithm led me to my new favorite song. What a day.

[@virgiljohnson668]

The last verse gets me, mostly because I found a similar inscription on a tombstone. "Remember friend as you pass by: As you are now so once was I, and as I am now, you will also be, so prepare for death, and follow me"

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

I added that part myself, as I've often encountered that line while studying archaeology. It was commonly used from about 1350 to 1850.

[@virgiljohnson668]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo The person was buried in 1907. I guess Mark Twain was right. "I want to be in Kentucky when the end of the world comes, because they are always 20 years behind."

[@Leo-vf3py]

Excellent me to in Mayfield ky on old 45 hwy is wrote on the side of a hill on a stone slab b4 u go into a cemetery

[@neffetsgreywater4107]

Hey...im that one guy

[@michaelcote3351]

Nelly brown the vampire grave in Rhode Island has that inscription.

[@Gwennerini]

City Folk: What the hell are you watching? Me: Skeleton banjo man go twangg

[@gigantor803]

Bwhahahahhaha!

[@Synic08]

Banjo man do go twang.

[@w5winston]

Don't ever Google the word, "Monsanto", Bruh.

[@Gwennerini]

@@w5winston What the fuck did my comment have to do with Monsanto?

[@yohei72]

@No Way We're not the ones who have nowhere to shop except WalMart.

[@ParsnipsIncorporated]

My friend's 5 year old wanted me to make sure that you are aware that you are a skeleton. He also asked if it hurts.

[@daman7387]

Imagine you're camping and this guy starts singing this at 3 am outside your tent

[@Channelsettings1]

Imagine this comes to your bedroom window at 3am.

[@JohnyG29]

I'd grab my banjo and pick along!

[@keithmaxwell2169]

He would be Full of HOLES

[@cole52494]

I’d walk into the nether.

[@sunshineheyoka723]

Id join

[@davesbar7359]

Hahaha....I'm stoned and no idea how I ended up watching this beauty! 🤣

[@1faafo889]

Read your comment as is it here laughing on the shutter with a blunt in my left hand hah!

[@kellenstephens350]

🤣 I got the bong infront of my right now

[@noahkrogs]

Lol same

[@TheDigitalMurder]

I only found this and" O Death" about a week ago..... Listening to it every night since then (while stoned in Scotland) ✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@paultrotter7734]

@@TheDigitalMurder Me anaw.

[@Fallenearth5346]

Doesn’t matter what you wear. Doesn’t matter what you drive. Doesn’t matter how you look. Doesn’t matter how much wealth Death ALWAYS comes ripping 💀

[@comontoshi]

He’s just hanging ‘round . . . waiting. 😎

[@landenfletcher2218]

Doesn't matter where your're from or where your roots go to appreciate a man in a forest with a banjo singing old timey songs you can't quite remember why they hit you so hard? This is the music our ancestors played and sang No matter your race, creed or religion

[@jameskirk9845]

I took it . It would have killed a normal fool.

[@stonedcrow5821]

Let's not pretend these songs were being sung in Asia or Africa. I hope that isn't what you were alluding to with the last line, it just seemed a little needless, as the rest of the comment is spot-on. These songs can be enjoyed by any race or ethnic group, sure, but spiritually speaking, these are the songs of those of white, European ancestry.

[@silvioliu362]

@@stonedcrow5821 the instruments that the banjo originated from are from west africa. music is intersectional and universal. humans have always influenced each other, for better or for worse, and music is something that everyone can appreciate.

[@off-gridhillbillystyle3735]

I love my black neighbors and as they say also fuck BLM and Antifa

[@stonedcrow5821]

@@silvioliu362 I never said it wasn't. But you clearly didn't understand, or chose to overlook my central contention, which is that these are historically the folk songs of white Europeans. There is no avoiding that, I'm afraid. And I already said it doesn't preclude anyone of any race from from enjoying them, but let's just stick to telling the truth about the origin and genesis of these songs, shall we? They have nothing to do with Africa, and neither does the Banjo, despite whatever liberal revisionism you are partial to digesting.

[@ragnarlothbrook3083]

This is the content I'm here for. This is metal as fuck.

[@Thurston.Howell.the.3rd]

Me: sets playback speed to 2

[@jackieblue787]

Damn skippy.

[@jpb1231000]

Your NAME is METAL AF!!!

[@teterouge1472]

Zirconium for sure, blacklung tooooo

[@PepperDarlington]

This is country, ole son.

[@eightballprime420]

Imagine hiking and then coming across him recording this

[@djfreake]

Notice he’s not using claw hammer style but the original two finger style. Props to those who caught it and truly know mountain music. Eerie and beautiful

[@liquidpapersynth]

Yep, and pre-Scruggs style right here. Beautifully simple.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Yep. I try to play a little myself. I won't be ready for KZbin any time soon but after looking around a little, I discovered the 2 finger. That's what I like. That older style that sounds a little to weird for Nashville.

[@coppertopv365]

I been trying a Type of 2 finger style on an Acoustic 6 string. I tend to "3rd finger" pluck a String if needed with my Left hand.

[@kaszandrajames653]

Yes I noticed that too 😍.

[@DAMND3Xx]

But doesn't play a real banjo. Shame

[@ElonRogan]

And here I am, the highest I have been in a really long time, glued to my bed and this shit comes on...

[@SpAzMaTiCJ]

I used to watch this all the time when I was a massive addict, the vibes it gave me were outta this world. So haunting, felt so close to death. 1 year sober 🙌

[@GnomesBeCool]

Awesome stay on the path

[@kski5432]

You have got this brother a day at a Time

[@rasonh2491]

More Old Leatherstocking, PLEASE!

[@fredftw8690]

^ I concur fully with that statement, never been a fan of this kind of music myself. saw this thought it was interesting so I watched it and now can't get this song out of my head. Many props from a metal head 🤘🤘

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

Slipknot in 1823

[@user-lb8do4ew6k]

Did your mother have any children who lived?

[@dannymoore2413]

Lol.

[@didgit6495]

That is an awful band. Terrible comparison

[@WilliamStrings-qb3rd]

No but your mom owes me a couple sandwiches

[@batterbatterswing]

@@WilliamStrings-qb3rd Oh yeah? Well your mom owes me like four sandwiches! i

[@WieldingEminator]

Ask not for whom Death sings for, as Death sings for all.

[@howardelzey2760]

Imagine walking up on this video shoot in the woods. It would be terrifying.

[@ClawhammerDude]

Even the bears would crab their fur 😜

[@KennyFishbone]

Depends in where it happened. Might draw a crowd!

[@bezalel5081]

It's terrifying watching it on the screen. This will probably get me killed one day. If I ever happen upon a horrifying looking woodland freak, my first thought will likely be "gee, I wonder where his banjo is and if he'd be willing to pick me a tune ". Next thing you know, my story is on an episode of unsolved mysteries 🤣

[@cocomaster3755]

*engages in staring contest*👀

[@willernst]

terrifyingly AWESOME!

[@MagnificentlyHighAlien]

For some reason, as soon as I open a can of beer, youtube recommends Old Leatherstocking.

[@FayAlexGG]

🍻

[@tomsmith476]

Yes sir completely agree with you and then after a couple beers I hit up Kyle right now by Clifton Hicks

[@LonelyAssassin96]

Here's lyrics: 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 grave clay His clothing made of the cold grave clay 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 All kings and princes bow down to me” “I’ll give you gold I’ll give you pearls I’ll give you fine silk robes to wear If you will grant me one season more And give me some time my life to amend And give me some time my life to amend” “I want no gold I want no pearls I want no fine silk robe to wear. I cannot grant you a season more Nor give you some time your life to amend Nor give you some time your life to amend” Three short 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 grave clay Your clothing made of the cold grave clay”

[@danielcadwell9812]

sounds like red clay

[@kingshittheturd683]

God sent considering the lyrics are not the same as the original song and I'm trying to sing drunk

[@natemofield281]

Thanks dude.

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

Thank you

[@goatisattva1]

I loved the crazy cat-clock eyes at 3:10. Well done 🐐

[@Sean-x2p]

When he opens his eyes super wide through that mask, it honestly creeps me out beyond repair, i love it.

[@doodmonkey]

Шикарно! Прямо погружаешься в темные времена )) Раз 50 прослушал!

[@Sean13114]

Old leatherstocking tried to sell me weird looking Advil on the corner of Washington and James

[@tilemason1366]

What you don’t know a good deal when you hear one?

[@ShitaviousJenkins]

They may look funny,but they work.

[@va.syndicate2ndam862]

🎩

[@davidklein1667]

Did you score!?

[@heatheralice1974]

Don't worry; Dave's Bar took it off his hands.

[@lonniesmith3348]

I am a metal head. Have been for 46 years. This dude is awesome. I love the stories this man has to say. I watched all of them . love this dude I want more

[@bragiskald6346]

You don't find Clifton, Clifton finds you

[@antmothirteen6540]

Sure glad he found me!

[@karlmarx8719]

When the waitress at Applebees messes up your order:

[@november8039]

This is genius. You're a fucking madman and I love it.

[@markmayhew9259]

So I have listened to this like 40 times in a row and now I want a metal version

[@seniorjohnl]

This IS the metal version

[@dannymoore2413]

That would be wild.

[@prestonjobe]

Yoooo great idea. I’m gonna work on it. Might need a few weeks though

[@markmayhew9259]

@@prestonjobe please send me a link to it when you do!!!

[@wetdog1606]

When my dad passed - I kept playing this vid - again and again; somehow, it helped. Thank you. Thank you, you really helped me with your music - when I really needed it.

[@LeafMobbMusic]

its popped up in my feed again, so ive come to leave another comment. this piece of video is a legit GEM.

[@danielmiller2886]

The eyes cracked mt up. I am quite impressed that you can play with gloves on. Thats pretty difficult.

[@NeedlesSweetToothKaneTheClown]

Steve Martin used to make jokes about how Banjos sounded too happy to make a sad song. He was clearly ignoring this kind of music

[@williamsmith9026]

This sonv isn't sad.

[@1allstarman]

I have to say I never thought I would enjoy listening to one man , playing the banjo and singing , as much as I enjoy your performances !

[@Carterwray1]

I really hate that it's hard to find one man/woman, an instrument, and singing. If you like this check out videos from Gems on VHS.

[@andrewtshipley]

Ck out the dad horse experience

[@andrewtshipley]

Aj gaither is another good one

[@joshabilly81]

Possessed by Paul James. Scott H. Biram. The Bones of JR Jones.

[@hillbillyhullabaloo]

Then you never listened to any good bluegrass

[@onelovemon1784]

The eyes. Freaky. Played it with gloves. Incredible. Awesome voice

[@costasakellariou3530]

so stumbling on your channel has inspired me to pick up a banjo after decades...i play oud, greek and turkish modal music with quarter tones...but enjoying your singing and playing has created a dna resonance in my system! my mother was married to woody guthrie in the early 50s, and she raised me with these sounds...and now i think i need a fretless banjo! many thanks!

[@tpplnick1422]

All lot of people gonna relate wtf even is this but it’s amazing this the type of shit u lowkey gonna dance to when no one is watching

[@iamnoone3040]

Well hey any impetus to pick up an instrument again and play music, is good... and good for all around you. I, almost nearly wasn't going to mention thoughts of "Deliverance" and those fun times on the river. Almost. 🤔

[@tzasin7122]

Dude are u dead ass woodie guthrie was ur stepdad? I fuck with hank sr more but none the less legendary did you ever get to meet him?

[@TehGnomeh]

....can you post a video of said oud, greek, and turkish modal music with quarter tones? That sounds really interesting

[@costasakellariou3530]

@@TehGnomeh friends playing live...listen through to the end - it is a rocking session kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHeWhZh4qtOqhtk

[@roninshinobu1319]

Good to see Appalachia music on KZbin, the youth are missing out not being exposed to the delta blues, old country and folk music

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Here here

[@BurtReynoldstash]

I’m absolutely aghast that people are going on about blackface. I’m seeing a man in a skeleton mask. Strangely both white and black people with no skin would appear as a white Skeleton. I’m tired of this constant victim, attention seeking, making everything to do with skin colour. Give respect, get respect. Simple.

[@masterroasti5588]

This is what I’d expect to find on adult swim at 2:45 am after I ate way too many mushrooms and I’m absolutely here for it 🤙🏻

[@Ben-rd3dd]

This video should've been engraved on that golden disc shot into space, so some alien generation can see what we're about.

[@craigcather1262]

RIGHT ON..

[@russellsmith3567]

You know Blind Willie Johnson was on that disk.

[@Ben-rd3dd]

@@russellsmith3567 i did not! Hell yeah

[@Kents1969]

Agreed. Awesome!

[@TheWorldBelow360]

What hast been done with that cherished tambourine?! It has been anointed with a mysterious and departed tenor about which many may complain, But strangely it doth sooth an aching Soul by plucking at its pain. Thanks for keeping this old Banjar junker alive one more Time again.

[@shawnmccuen6908]

These aren't songs. There spell's. Spells full of dark serenity. Thank you.

[@charleskingsmill5049]

Amen. You rock.

[@ashleykeymond2277]

your welcome

[@aprilwarren1579]

Rite

[@shawnmccuen6908]

@@aprilwarren1579 Scottish or York?

[@aprilwarren1579]

@@shawnmccuen6908 scottish

[@christianclaveria9767]

This is fire. The world needs more Old Leatherstocking!!!!!

[@DaneO0ooo]

Picture it. You Just ate some shrooms exactly 37 minutes ago....you floating down the river and hear Banjos in the distance you float around the bend .....and there he is lol

[@jimsinister13]

So there i am watching doom metal videos and cooking shows with the odd kitten video here and there and this i find in my feed, being a sucker for anything with a skull in it like i am i couldn’t resist. I’m so happy i did and you have a new fan in me now. This is so far out of the wheel house of what I listen too but its just as refreshing. 🤘🏼💀

[@lanzefacundo2740]

Imagine going into the woods and u see this gentlemant singing

[@etiennespasm2562]

My father is a huge fan of american traditionnal music, so I showed him this video. He liked it a lot, and ever if we are French, I can swear he knows what he talks about. You earned my father approval, and of course mine. 😉

[@doodmonkey]

Шикарно! Прямо погружаешься в темные времена )) Раз 50 прослушал!

[@garneauweld1100]

Awesome and authentic all at the same time! This performance is culturally significant as well as being entirely genuine. How refreshing and thank God for it!

[@michaelgarrity6090]

I love the eyes moving. Cool song. Sort of a different version of 'Oh Death.'

[@kylecreek6735]

Just commenting, again, to show my love to Ol’ leather stocking.

[@doodmonkey]

Шикарно! Прямо погружаешься в темные времена )) Раз 50 прослушал!

[@TapRiot]

The stuff I grew up on that my old granddaddy and uncles played. Digs deep in your soul. Haven’t dug deep enough in your whole list of songs yet, so maybe you have done it and I just haven’t seen it yet. Leadbelly. in the pines

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

In the Pines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnaZfWqqbs1jf80

[@kentwhoo]

I feel the same, exact way. 💯✌️

[@indigomama1566]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo love love 💕

[@rascalphoto]

What tuning are you using? This is so flippin cool!

[@coldbeer2011]

Ahh... leadbelly.. my grandfather used to play his stuff

[@cavelvlan25]

Damn I never thought a banjo and some words could make me rethink my life quite like this.

[@cavelvlan25]

About to go to my mama's fixing s*** I always said I would. Maybe drink a little less and work a little more.

[@belladonnaplumb9376]

​@@cavelvlan25Good for you. Cherish life while you have it. Both your own and others!

[@cavelvlan25]

@@belladonnaplumb9376 Just went for a morning run with my little. I'm trying my guy. Thanks.

[@justforever96]

That's what music can do. And that's the sort of meaning old songs often had that is missing from most modern music. It's hard to make out sometimes because so many verses got lost or changed, but they tend to be about pretty deep shit in most cases. And I have to put in a word for Sacred Harp singing. Great fun, even though half the songs are about death.

[@cavelvlan25]

@@justforever96 songs about death are probably the best songs.

[@Giselle62]

this kind of music makes me feel grounded...connects to past in all it's beauty and ugliness.

[@BiggestMarph]

I very much like this character. The high contrast gives you a particularly eerie look. Especially when you bat your eyes back and forth or open them wide.

[@m0userat]

I'm pretty sure if you smoke pot in Appalachia KZbin just automatically brings you here.

[@acatnamedjoex4688]

My kid loves leatherstocking. She absolutetly refuses to call him clinton hicks, or leatherstocking, but god damn if she doesnt need to hear "skeleton man play the banjo" every day.

[@johnnyfuct]

This is the most uplifting shit this punk rock kid has ever heard… and I’m 51

[@stefanborschnek3661]

I work in a Hospital… i don’t forgot the death. He reminds me every day that he exist. Thats why im here. And thats why i Like This Song … greetings from germany.

[@TheDeviIDogg]

There's something about a banjo that soothes and aching soul

[@evenarleen]

I love this , it's heritage, what is handed down to us is usually through song. I absolutely love this!!

[@clungebucket23]

Really digging the Leatherstocking output. Sometimes it's the simplest ideas that rock. There's something about the combination of that minimal / primitive style and tone of singing that cuts deep into my psyche. More please.

[@porkchop803scwilliams9]

Hes good

[@Keithguy87]

Here i find myself again, listening to this song for the 100th time and its still better every time i do it.

[@williamsmith9026]

I just started the same journey yesterday...

[@cavelvlan25]

That string bending is CLEAN.

[@1chuck23]

The eyes... seriously this is a performance that haunts me and yet captivates me. Perfect performance, and perfect delivery. When I take my ride out of this world, I hope death takes your form to usher me out, because I'd be incredibly comfortable with that.

[@melsmidnightrambles2408]

Listening to this song for the first time in 6+ years unlocked a buried memory that stings like a good drink

[@mamaEBrooke1111]

I found you a few weeks ago, diving down a KZbin hole looking for a song my Papaw used to sing. Happy to say you made me restring my banjo for the first time since college! So good! You make me miss my home in Tennesse. 🙌🏻

[@davidgoins1785]

Come home to Tennessee, it's still amazing.

[@tommywills4891]

Greetings from next door in North Carolina, I can play guitar but a banjo is a different instrument. I know some people pick on banjo playing but it's not as easy as some may think. His cover of O death I came across brought me here.

[@feg953]

Thanks for preserving old and unusual tunes. I love your story telling!

[@Steel-toad-Jack]

For whatever reason when I get vary depressed this song cools my temper. Thank you.

[@Steel-toad-Jack]

How did you learn the banjo so well so well?

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

I learned when I was 13 from two old guys living nearby.

[@Steel-toad-Jack]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo I ain't got a musical bone in my body. Play and play well.

[@madvillian11]

this deserved to blow up and glad it did, as someone that found it a few years ago and comes back to it when in a certain mood.

[@sarahblackmar6963]

This is beautiful story. The repetition of being covered in cold red clay shows how definite death is for all of us

[@1xARM]

So, yeah, I've listened to this song on repeat for a while now. Its still awesome 10/10

[@sovietcomrade3011]

I just found your music, and I have to say it is some of the most raw and emotional stuff I've ever heard; I can't stop listening to it. I have my grandfathers old banjo and I think you have inspired me to learn how to play, so thank you and keep up the great work!

[@aurasedge5580]

The music is obviously great, but the addition of the unique character take on Death makes this what it is. The shifty eye motions, the costume... Well done.

[@weldobot13]

The eye movement in the video was top notch.. well played and well performed

[@lordtachanka903]

He didn’t wear those gloves to make the outfit work, he wore them just to flex how good he is. I’ve tried playing guitar in gloves and it’s damn near impossible. I know the banjo is different but they’re both string instruments. Great job! 🔥

[@justforever96]

That's what I was thinking. I don't play so I can't say for sure, but that certainly seems like it would make it damn hard to play. Especially since those gloves didn't even fit very well. Pretty baggy. Makes my cynical side wonder if this audio was recorded separately from the video. Though it looks pretty legit.

[@headphonezen7155]

Love the slightly muted sound the gloves produce.

[@MrRoundthetwist]

Illusion.

[@headphonezen7155]

Delusion.

[@johndoe-gp1fx]

Confusion

[@headphonezen7155]

Conclusion

[@Pashspoms]

Sounds like where I came from...not a lot of people will understand. Cold red clay covering my boots weighing me down

[@astanfartin1647]

"Remember friend as you pass by: As you are now so once was I, and as I am now, you will also be, so prepare for death, and follow me" if you are not preparing for death then you cant be living... don't waste your life.

[@robfizzle3091]

Amazing. All of these Leatherstocking songs hit you deep.

[@Vinlanders]

Quickly became one of my favorites. I will learn to play this on a banjo.

[@purdysanchez]

The fact that you leave the drone tuned to major, even though the rest of the song is in the minor key, kind of makes it sound even creepier

[@napolisquared]

There really should be a love button available to click.

[@thurgogopro5338]

Imagine coming across this on a nice afternoon walk. Just turn round and walk slowly away. Brilliant though😊

[@Missminiver]

I have a collection of folk music from the early 1900s through the 30s, recorded on tinny old-timey equipment so that voices come through like banjo strings. There's a distinct feeling of nostalgia and reflection that carries through that music, and speaks to bygone Americana. I haven't heard anything in a long time that reaches that level - listening to this song was almost eerie because it reminded me of that folk music!

[@LilFeralGangrel]

i like this song a lot. it has a good message. death comes for all, rich or poor, ready or not.

[@Lycanthropus]

At least for now. As the technology develops, especially in genetic engineering, the gap between poor and rich increases as they can have insane advantage when it comes to health, life expectancy and so on.

[@RobHowell1]

This is the stuff banjos we’re made for ❤️

[@stonefruitmedia]

I can't stop watching this every day for over a week now but not the whole thing because it is so heavy. The eye movement side to side 0:15 is chilling. I was born and raised far from Appalachia, in Hawaii a completely different culture and it is a profoundly important to my identity. But I've got roots that go back to the 1700s in one Appalachian valley and some of my people are still there. The old mountain music, the older the better, the ones that go back to the 1700s Scotch-Irish, speak to something profoundly old and deep within my soul - and I didn't even grown up around it.

[@djfreake]

North Carolina here. I’ll second this motion as I am in western NC and dead in the middle of Appalachia’s blue ridge mountains. Most beautiful place on earth to me. And I’ll set further motion to take pride in our Scotch-Irish accent and colloquial language

[@krisewert709]

This is very appreciated. I agree, I'd like to hear more and the songs all be very old or obscure.

[@Dontbustthecrust]

Should it matter who you are or where you were raised or who your ancestors were to appreciate a genre of music?

[@djfreake]

@@Dontbustthecrust no music is borderless. But the fact remains unless you’ve walked in an appalachians shoes and never hiked the blue ridge trail or been to Linville gorge, and were raised around the old timers you never truly understand what it means and why songs were written with a certain POV. Just like I love intelligent hip hop (Del , MF DOOM) but I will never truly what it feels like to grow up in Watts or NY as a black man. I’m glad you appreciate it as we’ve seen times where the “ol dumb hillbilly” is the butt of the joke, and seen good, hardworking, people taken advantage of. So it’s the old walk a mile in someone else’s shoes deal , but I’m glad you seen the beauty in the tone that was formed from oppression, and hard lives. Thank you for that.

[@djfreake]

@Brit Sehnsucht and I’m still on the homestead. My new place, the old shotgun house built in 1908 and a fully hand hewn log 2 story home and many hand hewn barns. That hand hewn is 200+ years old and not a nail holding it together other than the tin. And doesn’t leak a drop. My family were all arrested by the g men and a great uncle even escaped jail in a small coal car. Natural springs and creeks and still old stills laying around in the woods. I used to be embarrassed as a teen of my accent but now it’s a badge of honor. Thanks for the awesome reply

[@richarde5718]

At first I found this bizarre, now I'm returning over and over. Captivating

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

What am I even doing here? This dude is going to be in my dreams. 😳

[@TheCMoneyPlaya]

i know it's country/folk but this is metal af

[@necasperaterent29386]

Imagine walking through the woods one day, you see and hear this but not the camera, and being like "Yup. Guess it's time..."

[@a.j.lumsden4946]

Please don't stop Clifton... Your desire to continue the Appalachian history and the reservation of the music is so inspirational ... I CANT STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG...... HAUNTING...

[@smedlap8789]

If I could play the banjo and sing like this I would constantly do it to amuse myself. Dont know what it is about the banjo and folk music I cant get enough. Great job!

[@ErokLobotomist]

This just solidifies why I need a Banjo.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Damn... This video should have millions and millions of views by now... I GAR UN TEE...People wanna hear this... From the Mountains high to the valleys low. And all over this rock.

[@travelsalottofish]

could you imagine going out for a hike and walking up on this.

[@ianvalentine9692]

On Shrooms

[@jayreid9443]

I think Old Leather Stocking is Awesome....Bring him back Please

[@FishForFoodNotSport]

The side to side eyes cracks me up and makes this video for me aside of course of the great song.

[@TheCreedence101]

MY EARS NEED MORE OF THESE FINE TUNES BROTHER. ♥️💕♥️💪🔥💪