Old Leatherstocking - O Death (Conversation With Death)

Banjo Heritage 👉 / cliftonhicks
Although many have attributed "O Death" to Baptist preacher, Lloyd Chandler, printed evidence of the song has been found in Britain dating to the 17th century. Besides Chandler, contemporary versions have also been recorded by Berzilla Wallin, Nimrod Workman, Dock Boggs, and Ralph Stanley.
This song bears many similarities to the English ballad "Death and the Lady" (Roud 1031), which I first heard sung by Norma Waterson.
Oh Death oh Death,
Please spare me over 'til another year!
What is this that I can't see
With icy hands taking hold of me?
I am Death none can excel
I open the door to Heaven or Hell,
Oh Death someone would pray
Could you call some other day?
The children prayed the preacher preached
But time & mercy is out of your reach...
I'll fix your feet so you can't walk
I'll lock your jaw so you can't talk,
I'll close your eyes so you can't see
This very hour come go with me,
Death I come to take the soul
I leave the body and leave it cold,
I drop the flesh off of the frame
The earth and worms both have a claim...
O Death consider my age
Please don 't take me at this stage
My wealth is all at your command
If you will move your icy hand,
The young the old the rich or poor
All alike with me you know
No wealth, no land, no silver, no gold
Nothing satisfies me but your soul...
Mother come to my bed
Place a cold towel upon my head,
My head is warm my feet is cold
Death is moving upon my soul,
Oh Death how you treating me
You close my eyes so I can 't see,
You hurt my body you make me cold
You run my life right out of my soul...
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[@williamtowns2942]

I sure do! Soon as able I'm gonna throw some bones(Dollars) ya way to help support yer music! Play on Brother👍👍🐍

[@brianabbafreemanend8446]

God is calling you All the same Joy to the 🌎

[@JFK.Robot.Knight]

More Leatherstocking soon Clifton? You've created a great bluegrass persona! I thank you of course for your regular uploads too :) Props to you for breathing new life into local folk music.

[@LB-sk3vl]

Perfect representation of the times that were at hand and what we were being told.

[@nathaneskin3572]

Is there a tab you could provide for this song?

[@eriktegnanderandresen7393]

This song really helped my grandpa to accept his imminent death (he found it himself). the last thing he listened to before he passed in the evening of the 28/05/21 was this. thank you man

[@harley97ful]

Sorry for your loss. We all get there in the end. May your grandpa rest in peace.

[@brianstearskingnothing]

Sorry for your loss

[@HenryFarfenuggen]

We need a full Old Leatherstocking album

[@midnightmosesuk]

Hell, I'd buy it and I'm a dyed in the wool Cockney.

[@LonelyAssassin96]

I'd buy one for all my friends.

[@HenryFarfenuggen]

@@LonelyAssassin96 it's out

[@93gmc666]

@@HenryFarfenuggen where?// nevermind, bought it lol

[@DonTheMoron716]

And tour. Cliff would tear it up!

[@jerbear9283]

I'm a cashier. My district manager let's me choose my music. I play this all the time. Many new fans writing down your name. Amazing music universally interesting

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Cool! Thanks a lot. 🍻

[@kevinc.8869]

You should play it in the store

[@Cowboy684]

your district manager has a monster dong

[@ThePaPappy]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo Your song haunts me. This coming February 2022 we would have been married 40 years.............modern medicine failed us. Sometimes I play along on the harmonica and think of her. It's a true song of remorse. Thank you.

[@nothingnobody6688]

My shops play Bob Marley ECT is love to walk into a shop and hear this good on you love from Australia xxxx

[@mafia_dave32]

My grand father use to say that a man born to hang will never drown .

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

That's a good one I've never heard. Sounds OLD.

[@Walkerbtween]

But a child born on the winter solstice can neither be hung nor drowned. (West Virginia dad, Alabama mom)

[@Viriatus1]

Was your grandfather Russian?

[@babyboy7359]

@@Viriatus1 Perhaps the russian president?

[@nicknick5168]

@@williamshivers7173 I bet he knew how to party though.

[@olezhkaeosboy3963]

I’m from Russia and I don’t know what I’m doing here. But it’s fire 🔥

[@stuartbrent6506]

Привет

[@TheSodomundGommorah]

I'm from Serbia брат and this Appalachian Американец is rocking it hard!

[@clydejohnson4251]

Appalachian mountains!! We some tough son of bitches over here

[@Old_Bourbon]

Оооо Землякам привет 😄

[@joshuajim65]

"From Murica with love."

[@caleb1rshelton]

absolutely killer. Between the somber nature of the song, and the skull mask, that rich voice, and how expressive his eyes are this truly is a haunting performance.

[@The73ryan]

Then you should definitely check out his other video for Death and the Lady: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZTIdKqVZtWJgZo

[@sheepdogministries896]

Haunting melody

[@theyearwas2001]

His voice resonating off the mask is definitely a cool effect! 😎

[@drasvader1]

Clifton goes!!!!

[@RJDCR]

Cannibal Corpse should cover this one

[@d614gakadoug9]

I am impressed not only with Leatherstocking's playing and singing but with the extremely masterful exploitation of the mask by his eyes.

[@lorenbou]

It's a minor thing, but I respect this guy for playing a fretted instrument with gloves on. He's adding an additional level of difficulty just to keep with the costume/ motif.

[@nickscurvy8635]

I was thinking the same thing. Ive tried playing guitar with gloves in the cold and i just couldnt get it.

[@darienjohns808]

so badass. touches my roooots ❤

[@prayface777]

“Death smiles at us all; all we can do is smile back.” Marcus Aurelius

[@sheepdogministries896]

Truth

[@jaegerwoods6685]

everybody needs to read meditations by Marcus Aurelius, the man was a legend.

[@amanda.collaud]

@@jaegerwoods6685 Jesus was the legend, king of jews, invisible God manifest in the flesh.

[@jaegerwoods6685]

@@amanda.collaud I agree.

[@jimmythe-gent]

Marcus was a boss tho..

[@lamichiganr326]

*My almost 4 year old Grandson can not stop singing this song and "Death and the Lady."* *He has my love of the macabre.* *Much love to you from my family here in Traverse City Michigan.*

[@gordonyork6638]

Yes. Great music. An Oregon transplant from Grayling MI.

[@thegreatders344]

This song was the nail in the coffin for me to actually get a banjo. Its been a fun year

[@djomegaminus]

I've joined the ranks of others who have suddenly fallen in love with the banjo thanks to Clifton!!!

[@nealdmiller]

Clifton makes most "death metal" bands look about as dark and hard as Alvin and The Chipmunks... Even Death is going, "Wow...Do I really seem that grim to you? A lot of people are actually happy to see me...I'm kind of hurt..."

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

And all this time I thought the grim reaper carried a scythe. Who knew he carries a 5 string banjo...Great job Clif! 💀🤣👍

[@mattthatsme8799]

them licks cut deeper thn the scythe cn slice

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

@@mattthatsme8799 Amen Brother! 💀🪕

[@jaywalker3087]

I’m a Brit and spreading the word in the UK . Just ordered my first banjo and am starting to learn. I’m 62 and never learned to play anything before. Thankyou man , I appreciate what your music finally do . A promise to myself to learn to play an instrument. I used to say ‘that to go through life and not learning to play an instrument, was a waste. Thankyou again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@brandyhouston2105]

Fucking weird that I tune in as my wife died yesterday. We don't know when it's time but as in the olden days death was the great friend. Thanks for making the video.

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

I'm sorry to hear it.

[@joshjones8335]

Damn sorry for your loss.

[@stihlguessin210]

She's on to a better place... My condolences.

[@fredrickneidhardt8064]

I know all too well how that feels. It's hard to continue on after that, but you can do it.

[@Coops889]

So sorry for your loss brother. They say it gets better with time. It’s doesn’t really, just gets a little more comfortable.

[@justgotohm4775]

I can’t get enough of Ole Leather Stockings, the playing, singing, theatrics of it all is outstanding.

[@skeletalwreck8780]

G’day from Australia The world needs more “old leatherstocking” .........please

[@juliakrzyzanowska9776]

Obviously the banjo playing is utterly gorgeous, but I've just realised exactly how stunning this dude's voice is: like someone swilling auditory Belgian chocolate round your eardrum. Wow, he's made me so happy, Old Leatherstocking. Yaaay

[@darienjohns808]

❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@oneabove1111]

Listening to this with stage five renal failure, it just hits different.

[@edwardz.rosenthal9946]

Death ain't an unfair twist in the game, it is the game. Always has been, an' always will. Blink a few times, smile a couple, then you' out. No crime, no foul, just game...

[@harvestblades]

And I sit here struggling with depression & desire to end my own life. Obviously you don't know my struggles, but I could only imagine how frustrated I would be for someone to willingly take their own life when I am fighting for every day I have. I am sorry that you are going through this, but thank you for making me think about how I would feel if the situation was reversed. It is just so hard to sit here & fight against my illnesses while failing to provide financially or emotionally for my wife & kids.

[@teresawright8615]

@@harvestblades May God Almighty wrap u in his Loving arms and give you his Precious Peace please ! In Yeshua mighty name.

[@jackyflowers3493]

♡

[@douglaswegener9086]

Two time cancer survivor. Death (Odin) came into my room for me. Wife got me to ER full on septic shock. Death is real deal shit. If your not ready don't go with him!!!

[@chadowens8565]

He has to wear gloves cuz his fingers are bones 🦴. It would buzz somethin awful!...😄

[@joewilson5635]

Fn funny

[@sonofamachinegun8568]

He could probably play some sweet slide guitar though.

[@janfideplat752]

🤣🤣🤣

[@neronine7320]

🎃..

[@stacysolitude]

This is my 5-year-old's favorite song. He has asked for me to play "the skeleton song" for at least a year now. He's finally memorized "Old Leather Stocking" and is starting to remember the lyrics to this one. We're out visiting houses that signed up on the Halloween decoration map provided by a local news station and he just asked if we can listen to all of Old Leather Stocking's songs. Thank you for sharing your wonderful music.

[@BBoardman81]

Absolutely NO DISRESPECT to the LEGEND Ralph Stanley... But... ...this is my favorite version of this song.

[@Get-Frogged]

You know, if Death sings this sweetly when my time comes, i think I'll walk hand in hand with him.

[@jedgarren2901]

I am from the mountains of Eastern Tennessee, I come from a large extended family of Bluegrass musicians, and I love hearing the music of my mountain ancestors.

[@FUJISAN992]

With 2024 looming we'll need more Old Leatherstocking for the Apocalypse Bingo 2024 OST

[@Conriocht]

The most chilling words you will hear today: (Death speaking) “No wealth, no land, no silver, no gold-nothing satisfies me like your soul.” 💀

[@upyours5460]

It's not my intention.to sound like a Fanboy, but your versions, of these songs, are amazing. I love listening to you speak of history when you are in your skin. Anyway, thank you Mr. Hicks.

[@abbyblupukeboy2536]

My boyfriend played this song every single day. Three days back he made a bad choice and is gone forever. Love yours hard because each day is a new battle. So much left to see and do. So young and brilliant. Rest In Paradise, my Stargazer. I will always love you Henry Lee. Waiting to see you again.

[@just_a_guy4788]

May he rest in peace, I'm sure he was a good man, and he shall smile down from heaven onto you everyday until the day Death comes for you, and you both reunite beside the lord.

[@jonathanwiggins5366]

I'm sorry for your loss and sadness

[@lurk7967]

You gave him your love that's all you could do R1P

[@user-kh4lf5vy1e]

The fact you be doin this with gloves on is dope as f#&$, too.

[@robertafierro5592]

There ya go!!

[@fish97826]

My Father was a mortician for close to 50 years, unfortunately he's no longer with us God rest his soul, but I know for a fact he would've loved this song Love you pops, Thanks for the help for keeping death spare me over till another year

[@gregbarnsdale4293]

So what do you listen to - hardcore gangsta rap, street stories about killing and dealing (crowd ooo's) - viking death metal, tales of battle and raiding and hel (crowd ooo's louder) - cowboy gunfighter ballads (crowd reaches pitch) ... ole leather starts pickin (crowd goes quiet)

[@jimmykanuk9092]

Sounds like mine -cholo Mexican rap -natsoc black metal -gunfighter ballads and trail songs -old leather stocking -lotr soundtracks

[@uraphag8314]

@@jimmykanuk9092 forgot stoner doom

[@DeezNuts-vj4ws]

@@jimmykanuk9092 nigga tf natsoc black metal???? link me some of that shit

[@mattydoogs3768]

Yes

[@jimmykanuk9092]

@@DeezNuts-vj4ws pest noire, burzum, Graveland to name a few lots of underground groups as well when you look hard enough

[@ryanfromcc5834]

The people saying this is racist are the same people who would try to ruin a 9 year olds life just for supporting his favorite football team and taking pride in his Indigenous heritage.

[@GeneralHarvey]

In what way is his racist? Oh yeah blackface, so what? Looks cool

[@stevestowell-virtue3781]

@@GeneralHarvey A skull mask is not blackface. Goodness people look for ways to be insulted, don't they!

[@GeneralHarvey]

@@stevestowell-virtue3781 no not the mask, he's wearing black paint under it and people are saying it's blackface

[@stevestowell-virtue3781]

@vipers1184 I say bullshit. Go be a SJW somewhere else.

[@samwest8962]

@@stevestowell-virtue3781 the person you are calling sjw is clearly not taking offence. If fact there saying it cool. You're way too quick with that term

[@ianwyllie2332]

Thank you! Thank you for opening eyes. I referred a friend of mine to your channel. He told me today.."I'll never hear these songs the same way again. Thank you." I said "Don't thank me, thank the man who is preaching with a banjo."

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Thanks for the kind words and the insight. My great-grandfather was a Baptist preacher, as were his grandfather and great-grandfathers going all the way back to 1700s Yorkshire.

[@Jorn-gy3yc]

Ah must be true blood of English White rose, Greetings from The the white rose

[@ianwyllie2332]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo I just feel that the music and songs you're playing are opening eyes to a dark part of American history. A part that should be learned so we stop living it. It is time we see one another as human. It is time we come together, and I truly hope your rendition of these songs helps with that. I thank you again,Sir.

[@chrisspley99]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo you have Yorkshire heritage? Good lad, best part of the UK lol

[@LazyIRanch]

When I clicked on this, I wasn't sure what to expect. What a delightful surprise! This is the music of my Mom's people; mountain music, and murder ballads! I LOVE THIS!!! I subscribed so fast!

[@michaellucio9935]

Your presentation is wild. I'm going to put it in my will to hire you to play on my funeral

[@MarkinThai]

Ralph Stanley is smiling down from above. Amazing

[@kenbach1574]

Finding fantastic footage like this makes all the crap on the internet worthwhile.THANKS.

[@fraserrisk1836]

One of those nuggets ⛅

[@drasvader1]

Yassssssss!

[@JB-ni8lr]

Playing this rendition every week. Keeps me motivated and stepping. Keep doing what you do, brother.

[@darrylmistelske7295]

Of all the covers of this profound gem, Brother Clifton sir this is a haunting captivating solo. WOW.

[@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454]

Thank you Clifton for preserving and promoting this beautiful part of our history. I’m retired and trying to get a motorcycle on the road but I will try to send you something when I can $ wise. Always lifts my spirit when I listen.

[@WillZill]

That is one of the cleanest sounds and the cleanest instruments I have ever seen

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

That's an 1888 Luscomb banjo I've played for almost 20 years. It does have a brand new head on it, though.

[@jazzcatt]

@@CliftonHicksbanjo Holy Canoli! No WONDER that instrument sounds so nice! (And here I thought I owned a few vintage instruments) I have to commend you for playing it with Nitrile 'mechanics' gloves. I can't even wash dishes with them because I can't see well and have to feel the bits of food left behind to get them clean! You sir, amaze me!

[@edwardz.rosenthal9946]

@@jazzcatt So, when invited over your place for supper, I best bring my own plate, yeah?

[@norske9228]

This is the song I listen to before I give my soul to the ocean to do with me whatever it will. Take me away from my family to make me rich or poor take me away from my family but please bring me back. Here comes another crab season on the ocean 2021 watch over me and my family. To go where few have ever seen.

[@joewilson5635]

Stay safe brother

[@shaneries2182]

Thank you rock

[@fraserrisk1836]

Give your BODY to the ocean, you ARE a soul that will live on for eternity! !

[@BjornOdinsson1]

I shall raise a horn to Aegir and Njord to ye

[@sarahsteinbach5361]

@@fraserrisk1836 98mchevy

[@eecarolinee]

I soooooo wish there was a way to post multiple thumbs-ups. This music is soul-deep wonderful. Thank you... .and thanks to whoever you are channeling from beyond.

[@eecarolinee]

I have listened to and sung along to this a zillion times or thereabouts. This needs to be played and sung at my funeral... if there is one. Ab-so-lutely.

[@JB-ni8lr]

You always put real life into these. You let the notes sing from your soul, become one with the music. Stuff keeps the working man going. Thank you.

[@ericphillips3810]

Banjo picking and singing are top notch, but what's truly amazing are the range of emotions he's able to express while wearing the skull mask using only his eyes!!

[@eecarolinee]

I have listened to and sung along to this a zillion times or thereabouts. This needs to be played and sung at my funeral... if there is one. Ab-so-lutely.

[@thomasprice481]

We need alot more music from you..

[@disneyforthewin]

I don't know what is leaving the bigger impression ....the soul punch of a song, playing in gloves, or how scary he looks when his eyes get big behind that mask. Performance art that I appreciate, but kinda wish I could unsee lol. Well done

[@Tinblitz]

I love how good that costume looks for how simple it. Is.

[@user-lj2th7bj6v]

As anyone on this planet has dealt with close family death, this song definitely strikes the deepest nerve. This fella is no joke.

[@rondelby2482]

Love ole Leatherstocking. This is how I first discovered you....

[@VaultTecAi]

Its not blackface it’s adding to the eerie character he is portraying. As a BLACK man i love it lol keep jamin brother.

[@Wastelander-420]

It is good stuff, ain't it?😊

[@soulance8342]

"The skull is appropriating the living impaired! " It's always some suburban white woman whining about how something offends other people... But most other people don't care at all. This man is culture, anyone that doesn't understand that is sad.

[@robertklebe9236]

He's portraying death how do you not see that

[@soulance8342]

@@robertklebe9236 obviously. Whomever reported my comment clearly doesn't understand sarcasm.

[@ezachleewright2309]

Who is saying it's blackface?

[@danmurray2210]

Years ago (summer of 2005, I think) I helped install a septic system for John Chandler, who was a cousin of Lloyd and Dillard Chandler. I spent a lot of time talking to the Chandlers, and playing John's banjo, and at the end of it all, they gave me a "pirate" copy of High Atmosphere (which, apparently, they have the legal right to distribute, so it's not a real pirate copy, I guess) and told me all about how they feel somewhat defrauded by Folkways Records. John said that "God gave him [Lloyd Chandler] that song [Conversation with Death/O Death] to win souls for God," and was angry that Ralph Stanley claimed to have written it. They were also offended at the song's use in Songcatcher, a movie which they found to be in conflict with their Christian beliefs. They also felt that they never got the full royalties that were owed to them. I think the larger issue is that they felt that their culture was mined for its riches, and they weren't even given the credit. Anyway, this is a long-winded way of saying thanks for not just saying that the song was written by Ralph Stanley like so many people do.

[@lindamaemullins5151]

❤️

[@artsymamanana]

It is a bible story, basically

[@1allstarman]

Unfortunatly , the music business has many stories such as this one .

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

@@shaneharrison4775 Well AP Carter didn't 'write', in our way of thinking today, much of anything he put his name on but originality was valued differently. A clever re working of a pre existing melody or lyrical theme was highly valued

[@thomasre6451]

I've got a doc bogs record with that song, and I bet it's older than the 1930s

[@fuse557]

I had a Massive heart attack a few months ago, technically died twice. The doctors call it the widow maker, most dont survive. This song is very comforting to me now. Creeps my friends out.

[@KilerkRazorclaw]

Good sense of humor and additude to life, keep going. Keep breathing and going, life is too short but worth living. Its too full of amazing things even if we have the downs. Without the down we couldn't appreciate the high. - A Search and Rescue ground pounder. Take care in life and hope things go better for you. (Also i feel that, i technicaly died seven times, thanks asthma...im a cyclist now.)

[@gordonyork6638]

Cheers.from another widowmaker survivor.

[@iloveFreedom.]

Wow, I trust yre feelin good now dude, rock on

[@fuse557]

@@KilerkRazorclaw I come back and read your comment every now and then. im still alive, and thank you for all you do

[@fuse557]

I hope your as full of life as me!@@gordonyork6638

[@kmoews]

best version ive ever heard.. many thanks fot that

[@mydogbullwinkle]

He did it with gloves, too.

[@billyin4c514]

This would be the best version if I had either no ears or no taste.

[@randaljameslynch3863]

Never gets old...

[@youdeservethis]

Unfortunately for my neighbors, you've convinced me to learn the banjo and American traditional music!

[@rockofagesusa7942]

This is absolutely the best performance of this song I have ever seen or heard 🤙🦅🪓🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@squidy3603]

Banjos are coming in strong this year just watch

[@CliftonHicksbanjo]

Oh Death oh Death, Please spare me over 'til another year! What is this that I can't see with icy hands taking hold of me? I am Death none can excel I open the door to Heaven or Hell, Oh Death someone would pray could you call some other day? The children prayed the preacher preached but time & mercy is out of your reach... I'll fix your feet so you can't walk I'll lock your jaw so you can't talk, I'll close your eyes so you can't see this very hour come go with me, Death I come to take the soul I leave the body and leave it cold, I drop the flesh off of the frame the earth and worms both have a claim... O Death consider my age please don 't take me at this stage My wealth is all at your command if you will move your icy hand, The young the old the rich or poor all alike with me you know No wealth, no land, no silver, no gold nothing satisfies me but your soul... Mother come to my bed place a cold towel upon my head, My head is warm my feet is cold Death is moving upon my soul, Oh Death how you treating me you close my eyes so I can 't see, You hurt my body you make me cold you run my life right out of my soul...

[@lonekiterrocky]

Oh death please spare the good and start with the rotten ELITES! Great stuff brother👏👏👏👏

[@julianevans9874]

Qqqqqqqq+

[@jpf77302]

The best. Thank you so much!

[@theasayre3348]

Toe stomping tip Tappy branger.. .

[@wfatube]

Damn fine pickin n a great voice too mate 💀👌🪕

[@joseph2832]

surprised gems on vhs has not contacted you to film a video with you...you are a folk king Clifton.

[@PermacultureAppalachia]

We might be too country for Gems.

[@Adamaeus88]

@@PermacultureAppalachia Yeah, too authentic and not hipster enough.

[@doingthings244]

As a Yankee boy. This song rings true as the elders start to pass, you realize your own mortality.

[@JuniusMaltby]

Appreciate your music always friend

[@onelovemon1784]

Tonight I'll have nightmares. But also be humming along

[@zoltarzoltar4199]

This is saved to my favorites---- to be a classic for sure

[@easydoesitbiggirl8839]

It's a classic already. Originally written in 1927 it is quite the old folk song. But this artist perfectly brought the intent and feeling of having old man death be at your feet. I got to say it I am in love with this song.

[@cdog6725]

I haven't got any of your videos in a long time then this showed up again I love it, love your talent 😊😊 keep on keeping on.

[@scooter2377]

I know Ralph Stanley would approve!! Love IT

[@JohnSandate]

Traditional Mexican music (corridos / rancheras) have similar themes and tropes ties to death or fatalism. Given all that, I’d be honored to have this played at my funeral. Beautiful as it is haunting. Respect ✊🏽

[@SquirrelsForAll]

Incredibly well performed. Loved it! Clifton, your work is very much appreciated.

The way you sing "O Death" low then little Higher the 2nd time in the chorus part, that is a nice touch, It evokes more emotion and it gets me every time, Thank you for taking the initiative to learn and perform this song, It is much appreciated

[@jimchastain6840]

Outstanding!!! Sooo chilling and wonderful to listen to! Great job!!!

[@IntheDeadofDarkness]

What an absolute banger! You crushed this, sir! And thank you for including the lyrics in your description!

[@alfredocarpaneto5976]

Not sure why this showed up in my suggested videos. but for some reason it was exactly what I needed to hear today. Thanks for sharing this. Also had a Hillary Klug fiddling and dancing video show up today too. I have an Appalachia vibe going on now.

[@greggc8088]

I'm listening to this while recovering from a horrible sinus infection. Very fitting. LOL You are very talented sir. Thanks

[@saguarosamsrecordroundup8660]

I love everything about this, your videos are why I decided to learn how to play the banjo, I'm about three weeks in now.

[@haydenblanchard2006]

this is amazing, amazing picking the added depth of the mask/costume along with the filter and fantastic vocals makes this one of the greatest things i’ve seen on this app.

[@guustpersoon456]

I recall someone just requested this tune on one of his last live Q&A's, I really appreciate how clifton dove right into it. Good job sir!

[@willgingell5595]

Makes me think straight away of Brother where art thou. Well done Clifton. Sooooo good, I can't stop watching it - it's the eyes, they tell a story of their own.

[@scratchdog2216]

I don't think it's death people fear but instead not knowing time or manner. Well done performance here.

[@namelessentity5851]

Greetings from Michigan. I cannot stop listening to this rendition, and I really dig "Old Leatherstocking" Wearing the mask let's you become something of an avatar of Death itself. By doing more then playing and singing, I would say that makes you akin to a troubadour... a singer of stories and keeper of traditions.

[@izmay6399]

I like this cover alot. Great cover. Thank you.

[@davidmacdougall7079]

I love this rendition. Can’t stop watching it. Awesome performance!

[@rebelstoner526]

This song is the reason I started playing the banjo. Thank you for being a huge inspiration for me and all of us keep up the wonderful music

[@tylermorris5696]

I’ll tell you skill. Gloves on and never once looks at the banjo. Masterpiece 👏🏻

[@jordanhess2061]

i know its depressing but he does look at 1:20 - Sorry

[@tylermorris5696]

There’s always one person who’s gotta prove some kinda point and go digging. Good for you. Lol 🥱

[@jordanhess2061]

LOL wasn't being a dick mate

[@tylermorris5696]

Alright, crocky

[@SSDD_NYC]

Powerful, surreal and beautifully executed. I'm speechless.

[@andresrivera8324]

What an incredible performance. The picking, the look, the atmosphere...so glad I found this. Came here from Lost Dog Street Band videos and the Appalachian black hole of music I find myself getting lost in in the wee hours of the morning. Immediately subscribed..

[@opheliarosewood7847]

I'm absolutely obbsesed with this song. Your performance is absolutely stunning! Props!

[@felixmartin1102]

It give me chills. I'm seriously considering playin banjo now

[@felixmartin1102]

Haha buy my first one today, now it's time to practice !Thanks for sharing this passion for this art, all this memories and history of you're country 👍

[@DerSchleier]

Nice rendition. You and Ralph Stanley do this song JUSTICE!

[@sigfussigurdsson1151]

Chillin 😎 on the porch listening to your tunes.. Thank you Sir. 🦅🇺🇸

[@richardvogel6307]

When COVID settles down, I will be first in line to buy Leatherstocking 2021 World Tour tickets.

[@Jeejjdjdjdjdjdj]

I love this channel singing songs my granddad grew up singing in church

[@frankollanos1427]

Love your music man . Im from argentina and i can say i listen to you almost everyday While im working and show to my friends. Need more songs plz . 🖤

[@maximan4363]

Thank you Clifton, from the UK! Sir you are awesome!! I love these old songs from all over the world!

[@robertlowe5444]

This is the best version of this song that I've ever heard, thanks for posting it.

[@justsomeyeti5814]

The more I listen to your work the more I appreciate what you're doing. The authenticity, the deep love of the music, instrument, and history/heritage. Your work doesn't just bear the trappings of it's roots, it's a new root from a great and wonderful old chestnut tree at the edge of a holler most people forgot was there. Thank you again.

[@finchfreehart1253]

this feels like i took Benadryl while watching primus

[@waynebeatty7331]

😂

[@apkalluhall2760]

Great idea Primus and Leatherstocking.

[@sigfussigurdsson1151]

Thank You For Sharing Your Talent Sir, I can Dig it sure sounds like what I am going trough now serving over seas, I cant stop listening to your song .......love it.... cant wait to back home.......... .

[@RuthlessDJs]

Well, stumbled across this majestic music and performance and have been totally blown away with the sounds of a time gone by and brought back to life with such a macabre look, genius.