Guitar, banjo, fiddle, steel guitar, mandolin. Literally, if it had strings he could not only play it, he was a master at it.
@WhitNall2 ай бұрын
He also played saxophone well.
@williecoulter10912 ай бұрын
Not to mention, he has the voice of an angel. Listen to him sing Yesterday When I Was Young.
@Peri2C2 ай бұрын
I saw him in a small venue concert as a child in Ohio back when he was on Heehaw also. He was amazing and super nice speaking to everyone after the show also. My mother had a huge musical crush on him as did I. My dad would roll his eyes, but he was glued to the TV whenever this man was playing.
@ejd532 ай бұрын
Interesting point about his banjo playing is that he first became famous by winning the national banjo competition two years in a row when he was 14 and 15.
@bethkemp57152 ай бұрын
The man was crazy, crazy good on a banjo. Every other stringed instrument, but sweet weeping Mary, he could tear up the banjo. Honestly, he tore up them all.
@joshuabailey72462 ай бұрын
Roy clark, probably the best string musician ever, if it had strings, he could master it
@pipepicasso81122 ай бұрын
Even when he tied his shoelaces, he made beautiful music.
@danrieke99882 ай бұрын
Agreed. If he'd been challenged to upstage Hendrix, would have slain.
@buisyman2 ай бұрын
Buck Owens might have something to say about that, lol
@joshuabailey72462 ай бұрын
@@buisyman Hense why I said probably
@buisyman2 ай бұрын
@@joshuabailey7246 have you ever seen the video of Roy and Buck doing Dueling Banjos? It's glorious.
@chrisholland60522 ай бұрын
I once caught Roy on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Roy came out and played something akin to Malaguena. I noticed that he was doing most of his fingering way down on the frets. After his piece he went over to sit with Johnny as was custom. There we learned that his E string had broken as the curtain was going up. So he had to transpose that entire song on the fly to account for not having his E string. At the time, I was not a real fan, but that showed me the mark of a true professional and incredible talent.
@scottdpublic2 ай бұрын
I remember that one! So amazing!
@terryt2728Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I'm going to look that up now. What a talent.
@kayceegreer441819 күн бұрын
My jaw is on the floor!
@Richard-j4h2b2 ай бұрын
Every great guitar player knows Roy Clark, and they know he's better than they are.
@patrickshannon45162 ай бұрын
@@Richard-j4h2b sure I agree 💯 completely Roy Clark makes everyone else seem like an amateur.
@davidbowles44572 ай бұрын
That's why Roy was on keyhole.Buck Owens could only play a few chords on his red white blue acoustic bucket.His moments, but he was a picker country.Western from singer roy was a master but had Strings he could play it Growing up, I've seen him play guitar.Banjo electric guitar violin
@jamespasifull34242 ай бұрын
@@Richard-j4h2b They know he's quicker
@bojangles7132 ай бұрын
I know this guy's full of shit that he hasn't heard of Roy Clark European or not he can toss off
@scottheller13792 ай бұрын
Sorry. Stevie ray...and ive seen roy live.@@patrickshannon4516
@navagate19002 ай бұрын
Roy's music is a rabbit hole you should go down.
@susanalfieri44875 күн бұрын
If you grew up in the U.S. in the 1970s, you know Roy Clark. The man was genius. And quite a showman. Love him!
@bearindawoods639926 күн бұрын
Roy clark, simply put, was a world-class entertainer.
@richane222 ай бұрын
Roy Clark was probably one of the most under appreciated musician of his time because he made it look so easy and had so much fun with his audience at the same time. I think he was the greatest string musician ever. If it had strings, he could play it. Van Halen was asked how it felt to be the greatest guitarist of all time, he said, I don’t know, ask Roy Clark.
@lovinglife796721 күн бұрын
I'm thinking that's an urban legend. I had heard that rolling Stone asked Eddie what it was like to be the greatest guitarist in the world. He supposedly responded I don't know, ask Phil Keagy
@laksivrak220317 күн бұрын
He is only under appreciated by modern people who have no clue about the lineage of American music, nobody in Roy’s time thought he was underrated, he was considered the greatest guitarist by most everyone
@AirDOGGe2 ай бұрын
I learned of him and Buck Owens while watching HEE HAW on TV as a kid. Loved that show.
@JDLuke2 ай бұрын
Me too. We had no idea how blessed we were to experience these guys on that goofy show.
@thomasb18892 ай бұрын
I was never a lover of country music but I loved He Haw.
@OogieWa2 ай бұрын
@@AirDOGGe Same. Especially that one dark haired girl always there in the background that probably never had a line the whole show! 🫢
@swoesteban55702 ай бұрын
I'm a pickin', and I'm a grinnin'. With the Hee Haw Honeys, and the whole Hee Haw Gang.
@grahamokeefe94062 ай бұрын
I watched a lot of Hee Haw, but oddly I never developed a taste for country music.
@llschnitz2 ай бұрын
Roy Clark doing 12th Street Rag is lightning fast! Roy Doing Folsom Prison Blues mash-up is hilarious. Roy singing his hit Yesterday When I Was Young” is Beautiful and Sad.
@lefty31415912 ай бұрын
All great suggestions. I will add Two others "Duelin Banjos" for him playing the banjo and "Thank God and Greyhound" for his singing.
@WVUFootballGoinDeep2 ай бұрын
For the Folsom Prison Blues, it's best to watch the early, black and white version...and ideal to list to the Johnny Cash original first but not essential.
@PaulSamaniego-y5c2 ай бұрын
His skits on Hee Haw
@VinceEmbry2 ай бұрын
Agreed. All of his stuff is amazing. 12th Street Rag is other worldly.
@donsalzer89162 ай бұрын
Plays a million instruments
@stretmediq2 ай бұрын
I'm retired now but I was a paramedic in the city Roy Clark lived in before he died and I once responded to his home because he was sick. I didn't take him to the hospital but I did get to talk to him for a bit. Very nice guy
@panderson9561Ай бұрын
West of Tulsa?
@johnkaminski646Ай бұрын
Very cool
@josephtabar49228 күн бұрын
What was your first clue Sherlock?
@guaporeturns947227 күн бұрын
@@josephtabar492You’re mad 😂 I win 🏆
@wtfchuck910017 күн бұрын
He lived in Tulsa and you could regularly see him out and about town, he loved people and he was very accessible. He would stop and chat it up with you if he had time. A very good guy!
@steveclark89622 ай бұрын
One of the greatest guitarists in the world.
@jimpemberton2 ай бұрын
Roy Clark was the entertainer's entertainer. He could play about anything with strings, but he could also put on a show while doing it. He really knew how to connect with an audience.
@joshuataylor64752 ай бұрын
I had the privilege to know Roy when I was younger. One of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever known. Absolutely phenomenal, God-given talent. Roy could play ANYTHING and play it masterfully, and he was truly a one in a trillion talent. When he passed away in 2018, they played this song at the end of his funeral and watching that was like watching him perform one last time, kind of like his last gift to the world. Absolutely one of a kind!
@danrieke99882 ай бұрын
No words. Grew up on this stuff.
@thecollective15842 ай бұрын
I met him in the late 80's. I was stationed in Az and we took a weekend trip to Vegas. We ended up talking to someone in his camp without knowing it, so we got tickets and a short meet & greet after. I agree. One of the most humble and down to earth musicians I'd ever met. He found out I was a musician, and Roy spent his time talking to me about me.
@nancyengland63592 ай бұрын
If you payed attention he came through as a genuine person on TV also. Just awesome.
@stobbinsboy2 ай бұрын
God Almighty he was greased lightnin'! Brilliant man inside and out. I got to see him at the NM State Fair in the early 70's. When he died I found it sad and odd there wasn't much fuss. The world didn't know it but we had lost the greatest guitarist to ever walk the earth. And I've seen Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eddie Van Halen, Pete Townsend, Robin Trower, Greg Lake, Randy Rhodes, Alex Lifeson Steve Perry, Jimmy Page and Glen Campbell. All amazing.
@garywalker97532 ай бұрын
Roy Clark is a master of anything with strings. Guitar, banjo, and fiddle. Country Legend and so much more. Great guy. Thanks for going there.
@cynthias72992 ай бұрын
he also plays a mean shoe and mike stand.😂
@janetbest66382 ай бұрын
Can't forget the mandolin.
@mikelmart2 ай бұрын
Music legend, not just country.
@Tedroy2 ай бұрын
This is how I know I'm old. Roy Clark was ever present in my childhood. What a ripper.
@geoffreywood58082 ай бұрын
Entertainer of the year for about 8 years in a row.
@raremage2 ай бұрын
One of my favorite things about Roy Clarke’s playing is it is never muddy - always crisp and clear. And of course beautiful. He was a wonderful and often unappreciated talent.
@katrinaprescott59112 ай бұрын
There's one where he plays three string instruments one after the other - guitar, banjo, and fiddle. He was the co-host on a long-running country variety show called Hee-Haw. So in addition to being an accomplished musician, he was a great entertainer. Very funny, even when playing. He played "dueling banjos" once with another virtuoso (it's literally a musical duel) and his facial expressions were hilarious.
@chuddlevideos2 ай бұрын
I watched Hee-Haw when I was a kid. I loved it but was completely unaware that I was watching such legendary musicians.
@bnjmnwst2 ай бұрын
Kudos to those strings for hanging on as long as they did.
@bigsteve62002 ай бұрын
Flamenco guitar is tough. Check out a lady named Charro. She's an Actress famous for being a guest TV star and celebrity game show participant and being a wild big haried blonde always going around saying " Hoochi coochi " in an outrageous Spanish accent. She is also a Spanish National Flamenco champion. Hope you can give her a shot.
@leeyaferguson90192 ай бұрын
Yes, Charro!!!!
@roniboyd6132 ай бұрын
Pleeeeeease listen to Charo, you'll love it❤
@scottshields1132 ай бұрын
Thats a name I havent heard in a long time. I had a crush on her as a boy in the 70s lol
@williamstreet43042 ай бұрын
@@scottshields113 I had a crush on her as a man in the 70s. If all those who had a crush on Charro gathered, impossible there's no venue that could host that event.
@cynthiamull1292 ай бұрын
I seem to remember that Charro also played the guitar with insanely long fingernails and was incredible at it.
@weps20972 ай бұрын
One of the most talented musicians I've ever heard. He played everything but was primarily country and bluegrass. I watched him every chance I could in the 60s and 70s.
@TexasDonna-xu6fq2 ай бұрын
💯💯💯
@kimsloan46522 ай бұрын
Funny that you mentioned, Eddie Van Halen‘s tapping style, it is rumored that someone asked Eddie how it felt to be the greatest guitar player in the world. His reply supposedly was, I don’t know, ask Roy Clark. 😊
@ChrisLawton662 ай бұрын
That story is told about many guitarists talking about many more guitarists and there no first hand source for any of them. Much respect to you for not presenting it a fact
@kimsloan46522 ай бұрын
@@ChrisLawton66 Thank you. It wasn’t said to me. ;) There is another story that claims a classical violinist made the comment that a musician who played the fiddle could not perform in the classical genre as they did. The story goes that Roy then picked up his fiddle and commenced playing a very complicated classical song, without saying a word. Either way you look at it. Roy Clark is truly a legend.!!
@jeffjones62212 ай бұрын
@ChrisLawton66 Eddie did actually take a lesson from Glenn Campbell.
@johnozechowski862 ай бұрын
@@jeffjones6221 Did he actually get the lesson? I know that he asked Alice Cooper (who was one of Glen's best friends) to set it up but I never heard if he go the lesson or not.
@jeffjones62212 ай бұрын
@@johnozechowski86 I certainly wasn't there 😂😂😂 but from what I've been able to find, they did meet.
@alwaysdriveing2 ай бұрын
That was the most laid back version of Malaguena that i have seen Roy play. Lol An amazing guy you should see some more of.
@ednafenton75582 ай бұрын
Watch Glen Campbell & Roy Clark pick the same guitar at the same time. Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed Glen Campbell, Buck Trent are Country Music Legends. These guys picked together all the time. There are many more musicians in country music. If you want to hear Roy sing, "Yesterday when I was young," "Thank God & Greyhound you're gone," "I never pick cotton."
You know, I’m a HUGE SRV fan and if anybody just randomly asks who I think is the best…I’d say Stevie. BUT, if I actually stopped and thought about it…I don’t know…Roy Clark is simply a MASTER of the stringed instrument! His technical ability is on a level that not many ever attain. Combine that with an awesome personality and he was just an amazing guy! Thanks for the great reaction! 🤙🏼
@larrynorgaard57302 ай бұрын
Jerry Reed for sure please.. Also maybe Roy and Glenn Campbell doing Ghost Riders in the Sky!
@captainkangaroo43012 ай бұрын
And a couple of Jerry Reeds protégés, Richard Smith and Tommy Emmanuel.
@mstewart1092 ай бұрын
Glen Campbell was an all around talented man. Sing, guitar. Bagpipes( self taught) he was part of the Session musicians back in 50s 60s that so many got their start off of. They had to be amazing to make it to sessions player. More Glen Campbell. More Roy Clarke, multi instrumental and great singer . Jerry Reed. Wrote songs and sung and played guitar. Chet Atkins. Etc etc
@markmyers64722 ай бұрын
Or Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins playing Jerry's Breakdown...
@stevenvalentine83722 ай бұрын
Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins, Chet Atkins and Roy Clark, or just Chet Atkins
@Budman_40442 ай бұрын
@@mstewart109 the Wrecking Crew. Guitarist James Burton was also part of The Wrecking Crew at one time. He was part of Elvis's band in the later years.
@5024jdr2 ай бұрын
I can only agree with the majority. As an early Gen X, I grew up watching Roy in his prime years. As others have said, if it had strings Roy could bend it to his will. A master at his art!
@johnroop96252 ай бұрын
ODD COUPLE VERSION 1970s....He's old here!!!!!
@larryblaich43472 ай бұрын
Definitely watch the Odd Couple version. Light years better than this one.
@dionysiacosmos2 ай бұрын
Yes you can see his finger work better. Not completely because the camera can't keep up.
@Reyn_Roadstorm2 ай бұрын
Are ya happy? He finally played Bach for you!
@tomm80952 ай бұрын
You will see what all the fuss is about when you see the Odd Couple version. Just mind-blowing.
@mmaloney1969152 ай бұрын
When Jack Kkugman says that, I laugh every time I see that clip@@Reyn_Roadstorm
@kevinm34282 ай бұрын
Roy was a consummate showman, had great humor and entertained everyone with his amazing ability. RIP Roy!
@IllyaLeonovMorganFreepony2 ай бұрын
Guitar, banjo, fiddle, if it has strings he could play it. And he was terrific comedian.
@BrianScott-h3o2 ай бұрын
Roy Clark when HEE HAW was aired on the Telly , he and Buck Owen’s would jam on those guitars . They were both badass on the banjos. They would duel , you might check it out
@StacyBaldwin-qv5cj2 ай бұрын
Do KZbinrs realize he played more songs than just this one? This man had so many good songs, and this is the only one I ever see a reaction to. So sad.
@johnwillis47062 ай бұрын
To further amaze you is Roy Clark is completely self-taught. If it has strings Roy can play it play it way that shocked the best of the best. guitar, banjo, violin, piano, even a harp. He was one of a kind, and his like we will never see again.
@RoadDoug2 ай бұрын
Roy was the best! My family would sit and watch a show called Hee Haw! And I would just wait for Roy to play. Great reaction
@keith64852 ай бұрын
Roy was an amazing talent. He could play anything with strings. He was also a natural entertainer, and according to virtually everyone who worked with him, one of the nicest guys possible to be around. His vocalization on "Yesterday, When I was Young" can bring tears to your eyes. He never had a "rock star" persona, but if you dive into his recorded works, you will not be disappointment.
@Nyxi_Nyx2 ай бұрын
Roy Clark & Buck Trent dueling banjos funny and fabulous.
@nolaknowles98882 ай бұрын
Roy Clark was an exceptionally talented man.
@maryannanderson2213Ай бұрын
I've been a fan of Roy Clark's for several decades and as far as I know this one song is the only Spanish or flamenco song he ever did. He was country and he was not only a tremendous musician but also he had a great voice when he chose to sing. He had some songs that would make you laugh and some that would bring tears to your eyes. He also was known for the comedy he wove through his songs. He deserves the title of "legend".
@arnieadam2 ай бұрын
Roy Clark was a master at his craft. He's played a number of styles. I see you, like all of us, couldn't do anything but just watch in amazement.
@megarouge612 ай бұрын
Roy was a master craftsman at the art of music. This talent only comes along once or twice in a generation.
@MadisonD9412 ай бұрын
Roy Clark is also a beast on the fiddle (country violin). A good example is Roy with Jimmy Henley live playing "Orange Blossom Special". Roy also has an excellent non twangy hit song "Yesterday When I Was Young".
@Brykk2 ай бұрын
Roy clark is one of the greatest musical artists that not enough people know about.
@puddintayne925425 күн бұрын
I love to watch someone discover a great musical artist, especially when it is one that as amazing as Roy Clark.
@Hondo177Ай бұрын
Roy Clark is one of the best guitarist that most people don't know. Absolutely amazing.
@JaimeMesChiens21 күн бұрын
I’d never heard of Roy Clark until this. How did I miss so much? This is incredible
@AP-gb3eh2 ай бұрын
Guitar Banjo if it had strings he played it . He was funny and about the sweetest most charming man on tv back when.
@anitapeludat2562 ай бұрын
Roy Clark is a self taught guitar player as a boy, his first instument. Then the bango, you name it. Fiddle, anything. You just watched one of the most talented guitar players that ever lived . He's a genuine truly happy American world class , world renowned, musician and song writer and vocalist. "Yesterday, when I was young" is a fabulous cover that he does .You have a lot of catching up to do . I'm 64, I grew up with a truly class act of musicians in country, Rock, jazz and blues . UK , british invasion was fabulous and they all learned on the older talent in the deep south and Detroit Motown. I grew up in Motown , (Motor City). Detroit, Michigan. The best music era of all time for many genres, going back to the 1930's of my parents. The UK and American music scene went together so well . We grew up with the best of the best .
@Polyphemus472 ай бұрын
At 76 now, I've loved music from nearly every era. Roy is a virtuoso, a stand-out hero for me.
@devonbell67952 ай бұрын
I just found your channel. Your reaction to Glen Campbell warranted a subscription. It’s very solid! I grew up listening to Roy Clark. He was a fantastic entertainer. You should catch him playing “12th Street Rag.” You won’t be disappointed!
@richardgonzales40722 ай бұрын
1 am 67 now. In my teenage years my parents took me to see Kenny Rodgers at the Circle Star Theatre in northern California. Kenny addressed the crowd before the opening act was to play. The opening act took ill and could not perform. Kenny called Roy that day and asked if he could fill in? Clark flew in and played that night. Kenny gushed about how amazing Roy is, not only as a musician but as a friend to drop everything and help Kenny with the show. Normally, Roy would have headlined a show at this forum. So, we were blessed by two major talents in a smaller more intimate venue. I'll always remember that night. Roy was an incredible entertainer. Very few people have been as talented as this man and so entertaining. What you see on KZbin and other videos does not come close to the personal live experience.
@randywollin57322 ай бұрын
What I really loved about Roy Clark was when he was on Hee Haw variety show, he would perform with a guest star many times unknown players and he would introduce them and they would play a little, then he would turn the stage over to them to play. It was just the way he was, a born entertainer. He played any kind of stringed instument. The bast way to experience him might be to watch all of the Hee Haw reruns. That would give you the full range of his playing
@Hydraulic67Ай бұрын
I’ve never seen your videos, I stumbled on this one, I can honestly say that you have the same type of desire to play the Roy Clark had. I counted either 7 or 8 times you almost picked yours up and started playing along. In a way it saddens me you didn’t, but way cool you were so respectful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
@CherylHughes-ts9jz2 ай бұрын
Roy Clark was truly the GOAT of anything with strings. I love how he was always eager to share the limelight. He was HUGE when I was young. Such a nice man. ☮️❤️🌹
@scottdpublic2 ай бұрын
I remember once he was playing with a 12 year old kid and he let him take the lead and be the star while Roy acted jealous of the kid's abilities. Such great showmanship!
@denisediamond2932 ай бұрын
So glad that you streamed this amazing demostration of the musical genius of Roy Clark ✨
@JamesJohnson-ig6of2 ай бұрын
BRO I have Glen Campbell's Ovation Signature Series guitar which is a collector's edition with his signature in gold along with the tuning keys. Plus it come with a formed to fit case for it. I saw Roy Clark in person not too long before he passed. He was a very large individual with a big frame and huge hands. Couldn't imagine how his huge fingers were able to dance along the fretboard of so many instruments like the mandolin including the small neck of the fiddle (violin)!! Roy really was an entertainer; in person he was just a humble man who knew his instruments and showed his love in his music!
@snowshoes2102 ай бұрын
Keep in mind this is not his genre. The guy is so… Outrageous… Whatever he plays is mesmerizing. He will make a classic country music fan out of you!
@mikematusek42332 ай бұрын
First time most people found this piece was when he played it in the early 70's on the Odd Couple, with a standard 6 string acoustical. Among the greatest guitarists are Roy Clark, Glenn Campbell and Chet Atkins, ho everyone bows to in rock, and Jerry Reed isn't that far back.
@Budman_40442 ай бұрын
Thank you. When people start up with "the greatest guitarist" conversation, I bring up those names and even Scotty Moore and people look at me like I'm crazy.
@Zaaxun2 ай бұрын
His strumming is so even hitting perfectly all strings every stroke at that speed. A true Master. I got to grow up watching him as a kid, I feel fortunate.
@Carm22 ай бұрын
Strap yourself in. Roy is wild!
@DaveWildheart2 ай бұрын
Yeah I gotta check out some more of him.
@judyst.john-tucker24672 ай бұрын
Growing up, my goal was to meet Roy Clark and give him all of my allowance to teach me to play that. Never got the chance, but I'm working on learning this song on a ukulele.
@mamaflush99452 ай бұрын
Hey Dave, I'm so glad you want to hear more songs from Roy Clark, I really enjoyed your reaction. So, I thought I'd suggest another one of his tunes, if interested. "Roy Clark - Good Ol' Boy Plays a Mean Guitar ~ Live (1976)" (by the channel: BringBack MyYesterday) --This video is from a 1976 television show called "Johnny Cash & Friends" the song was originally recorded by Donald Peers in 1949, but it was first composed in 1915 by Euday Bowman an American pianist and composer of "ragtime and blues." He represented a style of blues called the "Texas ragtime blues" and he's mostly remembered as the composer of this popular tune. Several well-known artists have played this standard throughout the years. And as always, I enjoyed spending time hanging out and rocking with you, Thanks for sharing. 🎶peace out~
@Dallas-Nyberg2 ай бұрын
There are many guitar virtuosos, and then there is Roy Clark. A truly amazing talent. This guy could play a symphony on a garden rake.
@Polyphemus472 ай бұрын
And I'll bet he DID, at least once.
@MacClashy2 ай бұрын
Roy is playing an Ovation Adamas - [carbon fibre tech from 1966].... absolutely stunning guitar, made in the USA - if you ever get a chance to try one, do it..... I own one and it's f*ing sublime... excuse my French... but it is....
@markmyers64722 ай бұрын
As I recall, Glen Campbell was an early adopter of the Ovation line...
@stylerod2 ай бұрын
Growing up in the 70's Roy Clark was just always around. He seemed to be on every TV and variety show there was back then. He was absolutely a household name. But I didn't know what a master he was until I got a bit older. I'm glad there is so much video of him now so all generations can appreciate what he could do.
@budsimpson28532 ай бұрын
Absolutely the G.O.A.T.!!!
@jamesharper57612 ай бұрын
Agreed
@OzarkMountainKing2 ай бұрын
It always blows me away when a guitarist has never heard of Roy Clark. To me, that's like saying they had never heard of Les Paul. I saw Roy Clark playing in a bowling alley in the 80's. Seriously. He knew the owners and was in town for a visit. He just popped up on the tiny lounge stage with one light, a guitar, and no amplification. There were about 12 of us present, including the bartender and waitress. He played 20 minutes. That was the best 20 minutes ever. The room was silent and enthusiastic at the same time. If you appreciate Roy Clark, you'd appreciate Ricky Skaggs or even Vince Gill. Two legends of country and masters of anything with strings, like Roy Clark.
@roywall81692 ай бұрын
One of the all time greats!
@RICHIEV3332 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching a great right-handed guitar player. I am not saying Roy Clark did not have a great left hand. But I watch the video I am mesmerized by his right hand.
@JohnJohn-uu4be2 ай бұрын
Old school country artists were truly talented
@sandirobinson69662 ай бұрын
Yup. His left hand work on this is mind-blowing. The beauty of Roy Clark is that he could play anything and knock it out of the park.
@chrisgermany59192 ай бұрын
Roy's right hand was godlike.
@nancyengland63592 ай бұрын
Roy Clark was absolutely awesome musician. I'm my eyes not only a good musician but notice the smile and expressions on face. He loved what he did!!!
@ISATŌP12 ай бұрын
Roy Ckark, Master of Strings!!
@TxDan1002 ай бұрын
Thank you Dave... Roy Clark is an American Treasure.... Amazing Talent
@DaveWildheart2 ай бұрын
It was a pleasure to enjoy it!
@timothyjohnson50622 ай бұрын
The iconic and great Roy Clark.
@LoganPEade29 күн бұрын
As a security guard (and struggling amateur guitarist) for John Ascuagas Nugget casino in 1982 I was able to sneak backstage one night and watch Roy Clark's show, when he played Malaguena I stood there openly crying. I'd heard him play it many times of course on TV shows but this was one of his most achingly beautiful renditions ever. RIP Mr Clark!
@scottski512 ай бұрын
And as you could tell... he was funny as Hell !!! Just happened to be a genius with stringed instruments.
@dougskriver62162 ай бұрын
Roy Clark was a genius. All around good guy, comedic as all get out, virtuoso guitar player
@Canucklehead5572 ай бұрын
Glen Campbell does a great version of the William Tell Overture.
@LearningFromYouАй бұрын
Simplest description of Roy Clark for people who've never heard of him is, "if it has strings, he can play anything on it! (And blow you away doing it!)" Guitar, banjo, or fiddle - Clark was a master. Every guitarist should know his work!
@frankwhite12882 ай бұрын
Clark was a true musical genius
@LindaLittle-m7jАй бұрын
Roy Clark can play any stringed instrument!!❤❤❤❤ I mean, OMG!!!❤❤❤❤
@nailbombx23112 ай бұрын
I realize how old i am when i see videos like this, It blows my mine that anyone that owns an acoustic guitar, has never heard of Roy Clark..Lol..Also Roy plays everything, watch him play Banjo sometime, he was amazing with anything that has strings!
@debraalldredge30322 ай бұрын
He was the best! He produced a lot of great country pickin and a grinnin. One of my Dad's heroes. I always wondered what metal would be like today if he'd had a metal bone in his body.
@davidayer499725 күн бұрын
Glen Campbell used to joke that he and Roy had an agreement that he would never play Malaguena and Roy would never play The William Tell Overture.
@finchrest3462Ай бұрын
This was my father's favorite song of all time. Dad has been gone almost 25 years. Sitting here with tears. Thx and thx Roy . Mind blowing!
@user-ii3vn8tn3q2 ай бұрын
Charo 'Caliente' 12 string She was taught by Segovia when she was a girl
@NC-Mama-Bear2 ай бұрын
I loved Segovia. His protegé, Christopher Parkening, is favorite classical guitarist, bar none.
@steveparish42092 күн бұрын
When I was a little boy in the '70s, I'd sometimes spend Saturday nights at my grandparent's house. They loved Hee Haw and watching Roy on the banjo with Buck Owens and his red, white and blue guitar are some amazing memories. Roy was just a joyful human being and it came out in his music. An icon in every way.
@eddiepierce70282 ай бұрын
The original GOAT!!!!!!
@LindaLittle-m7j2 ай бұрын
Roy Clark could play every stringed instrument there is!!!❤ The Best in the business!!
@paulbaskette99502 ай бұрын
Chet Atkins definitely deserves a look!!!
@MrJetlagman2 ай бұрын
The dexterity he has in his picking hand is unreal. I have always loved his playing.
@rhondaserges51362 ай бұрын
Check out Lester and Chester ... Moonglow. Lester is Les Paul and Chester is Chet Atkins
@catofthecastle16812 ай бұрын
Chet Atkins!
@rhondaserges51362 ай бұрын
@catofthecastle1681 thank you for the spell check.
@paigewilliamson13202 ай бұрын
Welcome to the music I grew up hearing, glad to have you along! I was fortunate to see him perform, a true star. ❤️
@GregoryLander2 ай бұрын
Roy is a product of when America was great! Kids today I feel sorry for as they will never have an innocent childhood.
@ericarnaud7983Ай бұрын
Roy Clark is one of the greatest guitarist that many do not know and most of the greatest guitarist agree Roy is one of the greatest. Fun fact, he could play almost any string instrument.
@bitfenix902 ай бұрын
Some Leo Kottke, maybe? Here's his 6- AND 12-STRING GUITARS album: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGzoWyCf95jh68 Or John Hartford's AEROPLANE kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpfKm6mthbSsj9U
@orlock202 ай бұрын
He was the first popular guitar shredder on TV starting way back in he black and white era.
@MarcPagan2 ай бұрын
When one gets a 2 minute solo on a leading TV Comedy, with zero connection to music, the 1970s show "The Odd Couple"....that's highest level transitional talent.
@johemake2 ай бұрын
I loved Roy's playing as a kid! His, Jerry Reed's, Glen Campbell's and Chet Atkin' playing were amazing, then I discovered people like Tommy Emmanuelle and John Mclaughlin Paco De Lucia and Al Di Meola and Michael Dawes! :)
@skmarrama2 ай бұрын
If you're checking out the guitar greats, Mark Knoffler of Dire Straits, was mentored by the great Chet Atkins who could play 2 different tunes simultaneously at either end of the guitar. He was friggin' brilliant!
@reinovator2 ай бұрын
Roy Clark A very Real person, yet talented from another dimension, classic Country music fun. underrated.