Reaction: Roy Clark & Glen Campbell Guitar Duet Guitar Tutor Analyses

[@jmhatutube]

Two of the best guitar players to ever pick up the instrument. ❤

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Glenn Campbell was a member of the Wrecking Crew (playing background for many big artists) and Roy was a celebrated picker and award winner for Banjo, guitar and fiddle. So sad they are both gone but I feel privileged that I was around to see both of them for many years.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

They leave behind them an incredibly legacy!

[@krazyj1957]

Glenn also played bass for the Beach Boys for a while when Brian Wilson stepped away.

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

Glen Campbell. Sorry.

[@danbuter]

That's Hee Haw! Grandpa Jones introduced them. He's an absolutely amazing banjo player.

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

I remember Hee Haw! God I’m old.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Grandpa Jones? Great name, gonna have to check him out as well!

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

For those who don't know, Hee Haw was a country-themed variety show, with some of the corniest jokes (very deliberately) and plenty of wonderful country-western performances. A string-instrument performer could get a lot out of watching the tapes and picking out the many excellent performers. As noted, Grandpa Jones was great on the banjo, and the hosts were Buck Owens, who was an excellent guitarist, and Roy Clark, who was the master of pretty much any stringed instrument. There were also lots of other regulars and guests who would perform.

[@frosty3693]

@@thomasmacdiarmid8251 I loved He Haw it was good clean fun but the northerners just looked down on it as uncultured trash done by trashy rednecks.

[@MS-fb3xf]

Hee Haw on TV meant that I was visiting my grandparents. They never missed an episode!

[@captainkangaroo4301]

Two of the greats

[@genataylor460]

They paly so well they make the guitars sing. Love it.

[@falconsooner]

Thank you so much for highlighting these legendary but often overlooked musicians. 2 of the better technical guitarists one would ever find while still retaining feel and emotion.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

My pleasure, so many great player that I barely have even heard of, it's unreal!

[@socalpaul487]

2 of the all time greatest guitar players of any genre.

[@toyman9642]

It does not get any better than this!!!

[@tayro7265]

Roy Clark was the happy, friendly, country bumpkin Liberace of the Banjo and twelve string.

[@UTBanjo]

and a genius on fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica as well

[@mikerobertson4041]

Roy was simply the best. Glen was a great singer, but a masterful musician, as well.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Don't know if I've heard him sing, will go and check that out, thanks mate!

[@garylane6227]

Damn, that was some amazing guitar playing!

[@davidwalker5665]

Glen Campbell was a guitar prodigy, if memory serves, and Roy Clark was a true master of ANYTHING with strings.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

From what I've seen he could play pretty much anything!

[@mikebunner3498]

JBF, I recently read a comment where Eddie Van Halen was asked what it is like being the greatest guitar player ever? Eddie said, "I don't know, go ask Roy Clark!" That is an interesting and insightful statement from one of the best guitar pickers ever! Roy was SO damn good!!!! And he could be funny....... He played the oh shucks country boy to the hilt!! Many folks under rated him. And he loved it.. Glen was a darn good guitarist also!!!! May I suggest you search for Roy on the old TV show "Odd Couple". He is shredding an acoustic guitar. It is awesome!!!!! You will be impressed!!!!! Thanks man.... Keep on picking!!!!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

I've been checking out some other Roy clips and that Odd Couple one (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqi0q4avbceSgdk)... insane!!! Thanks my dude

[@geraldbryden6720]

Glen Campbell declared "I don't play Malaguena and Roy doesn't play the William Tell Overture".

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Ok, now I need to check out Glen doing William Tell!

[@marksprague1280]

The reality is that they could have switched songs without blinking. These were two of the best guitarists that the world has ever seen.

[@jobe6792]

I never saw Glen Campbell in person, but I did see Roy Clark and I was dumbfounded by his talent. I remember how amazed I was that the fiddle strings were literally smoking. Many years ago, but I have never seen anyone else who impressed me that much.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Must have been amazing to see him in real life, what an experience!

[@jobe6792]

@@JbfMusicGuitar It truly was. If I remember correctly he was doing a concert for the new local high school to raise money to build a football field. The concert was in the gym and a packed house. I didn't know that much about Roy Clark then except that he was on Hee Haw. He blew away the crowd.

[@rakitakhan]

I was living here in the Phoenix area when Glen Campbell started his downward spiral. It was very sad to see him fall apart. When I was a kid, I'd watch his show all the time. He was my favorite entertainer. I hope that wherever he is he's back to being the happy version of himself.

[@davidmitchell1239]

I was too. Was stationed at Luke.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sorry to hear that, but thanks for sharing, didn't realise he hit a downward spiral

[@daviddahl8562]

Hee haw was one of my favorite back in the day Got to see Roy at treasure Island in MN not to long before he passed he rocked

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Nice one! bet it was a belter of a gig!

[@michaeljones0007]

The were virtuosos. Both excellent players.

[@jaygatz4335]

They sure brought out the best in each other.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Agreed

[@mansyursupriyadi]

Both are Great and fantastic 🎹🎸👍😘 ❤✌🤘

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Yes they are!

[@cwavt8849]

Massive talent

[@Boudica234]

Two incredible players. Glen ripping on that 12 string is just plain NASTY.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Not gonna argue with you there!

[@RedBud315]

They probably don't do variety shows any longer because most of today's artist aren't really talented enough to perform live without all their auto-tune and other gimmicks. This is from the Hee Haw Show which was really fun to watch as a child. Lots of comedy sketches and music. Glenn Campbell played on hundreds of albums as a studio musician in the Wrecking Crew and my dad who was military and always cut my hair short finally let me grow it out like Glenn because he liked him so much. There aren't many guitarist that can pick as fast as these two gentlemen here. Roy's a legend in his own right.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

I mean there are plenty folk who could do a good acoustic version of there songs... although you are right that lots of people use auto-tune as a crutch. I suspect that we don't have as many 'all round entertainers'. Like these guys are monster players, humble, have great presence and good craic. There's a musician going about just now called Lewis Capaldi, but while I'm not the hugest fan of his music; it's prefectly good, just not totally my cup of tea; the guy has some of that, I don't know what to call it sorta, chatty, old school entertainer gravitas about him. But I'm probably a bit biased being a fellow Scot!

[@johnnyfrederick01]

HeeHaw was Nashville’s answer to Laugh-In

[@waynebenedict5785]

Two country legends!

[@par500dragon7]

Love this! You should check out Glen Campbell playing the William Tell Overture with an orchestra. It's amazing!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sounds very cool!

[@richdiddens4059]

He plays it on his 12-string and plays part of it on top of his head. And he never learned to read music. He learned everything by ear.

[@Bacchus69]

It's amazing how clean, Glen, plays the electric 12 string guitar, and he is precise.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Amazing isn't it?

[@jerrybobteasdale]

Glen Campbell often did the intricate fast stuff on a TWELVE STRING.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

12 strings sounds amazing, but tuning them... dear me! It's a pain in proverbial to say the least

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

That was great! Thanks Jack for another awesome tutorial.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Glad you liked it mate! Many thanks! Insane hoe tight their chops are

[@VirginiaDonnieBoy]

Check out Roy Clark playing Maleguena.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Have done, it was amazing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqi0q4avbceSgdk

[@louiswhitehead5938]

Listen to Glen Campbell in concert in Sioux Falls South Dakota . It’s some awesome singing and guitar playing .

[@Froggyh63]

The bass player was Charlie McCoy, the musical director for Hee Haw and one of the top harmonica players in the world. Glenn and Roy were amazingly talented musicians!

[@lindawhite5006]

Glen is from my home state of ARKANSAS. Very proud of him!!!! RIP Glen Campbell!

[@roywall8169]

Two of the greats!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

No doubt!

[@andreaelliott728]

Grew up with this! My parents still have an eight track with these gentleman

[@williamgaines9784]

Watch them both play THE SAME GUITAR AT THE SAME TIME😮...both were masters of their instruments.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

I did (kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qcqIOclLtll6M)! It was brilliant. Showy, but also a fair bit of problem solving to get the mechanics working, very clever stuff!

[@RichardSpeights]

Ghost Riders in the Sky? Yeah, that's a cowboy song. My father liked Country Music, so I grew up on a steady diet of Glen Campbell songs. I learned only later his true skill with the guitar. As a watcher of Hee Haw, I knew Clark's skill. Both men overflowed with talent.

[@nooneyouknowhere6148]

Roy clark mixed comedy and world class playing

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Would have made a cracking frontman!

[@bugvswindshield]

Rhinestone Cowboy! I miss Glen and Roy. Two really good dudes.

[@countrykitty733]

There are so many great guitarist in county music.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Too many, it's really not fair!

[@terrymoss758]

Glen Campbell could shred a 12 string like Eddie Van Halen could a 6 string, you won’t be disappointed going down the Glen Campbell rabbit hole.

[@walter_lesaulnier]

I live close to Nashville and got to see them play together at the Grand Ole Opry.

[@sammymarcy6029]

Glenn had his own TV show in the 70's

[@dukeravenshadow5532]

HeeHaw, great show with such great entertainment. 🤠

[@ivanh3]

Electric, acoustic. Guitar, violin/fiddle, banjo. He was one of the best.

[@BryonLape]

Glen's motto really seemed to be "anything you can do, I can do on a 12 string."

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Haha, genius.

[@marilynhon3338]

Glen shreds on a 12 string AMAZING

[@Djm8520]

Glen, Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins were all outstanding guitar players, but Roy is simply the best. Plus, he could play banjo and fiddle almost as well!

[@SIXSTRING63]

Jerry was the best of them all. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves at all. He could finger pick like nobody could, better than Chet.

[@joekenyon4700]

I highly recommend Glen Campbell performing "William Tell Overture" as a true testament to his skill. The version on the Glen Campbell Forums KZbin channel is my personal favorite.

[@johnnyphoenix1223]

That’s hee haw The grand ole opry also had some late greats

[@mtlman12]

Have you heard Gary Hoey? The song Drive. Two versions: one from album Animal Instinct, the other acoustic version on the soundtrack to Endless Summer II.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Can't say I know the name, are they well worth checking out?

[@JamVee]

Other than hard/acid rock, my 3 favorite guitar aficionados are Roy Clark, Glen Campbell and Vince Gill . . . Don't get me wrong there is a very long list of amazing guitar players, but these are my personal favorites

[@jimgreen5788]

Jbf Music & Guitar, you ought to look up Roy on several great videos. One was him doing "Orange Blossom Special" with a boy of 10 or 12 by the name of Jimmy Henley, and the other was when he was on an old comedy show called "The Odd Couple", where he did "Malaguena".

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

I've seen the Odd Couple one (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqi0q4avbceSgdk)... it was insane, don't think I've seen Orange Blossom Special- will give that a watch, cheers for the suggestion

[@shadowrider53]

It would be a nice video, but THIS GUY NEVER SHUTS UP!!! I could not watch to end.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

sorry this wasn't your cup of tea, here's the original if you just want to hear them play- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJDOk5qgqNp2m8U

[@shadowrider53]

No thanx, I saw this clip on the original show many years ago, I was just curious what someone else thought of it.

[@marilynhon3338]

Glen was lighting fast & deadly on a 12

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Aye, after seeing this, I'd be foolish to disagree!

[@erolbulut2584]

'Cowboy'? These are two of the best guitar players to ever walk this Earth.

[@leddygee1896]

So basically "Ghost Riders in the Sky" is to Country music , As "Crossroads" is to Rock music... As a child of the 70s, I loved Zeppelin Sabbath, Purple... But I would always watch Hee-Haw, for the comedy skits, the hot girls, and Mad Pickin'!!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Very clear analogy for my humble rocker brain, cheers for that one bud, makes a tonne of sense

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

If you're interested in that "interweaving" twin guitar sound, you've just got to check out the early records especially from Wishbone Ash, sort of Pilgrimage to Argus. Or maybe New England.

[@kevinreed3339]

Roy Clark and Joe Pass awesome videos

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

With Joe Pass?!?! That sounds bloody amazing!

[@kevinreed3339]

@@JbfMusicGuitar they are awesome videos found on You Tube.

[@1aleckman1]

Talking 12 string guitars, I see you watched Maleguenea on the Odd Couple Show, but check this one out of Roy doing the full version on an acoustic electric 12 string. Roy Clark's Mesmerizing "Malagueña" (Live)

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Will do!

[@deborahkramer5713]

Have you heard Classical Gas by Mason Williams?

[@wesleyehowell]

There is just no way you can hide behind a phaser or overdrive or any other effects when you're playing clean country music. They were both so talented.

[@markmyers6472]

Neither Glen nor Roy read music...... AMAZING....

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

With ears like that, hands like those and that showman wit, they didn't need to!

[@gregmosk]

The show was could Hee Haw during the 60's and early 70's

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Ahh, so this way Hee Haw, good to know, cheers Greg!

[@lestat666666666]

Amazing 🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🤯🤯🤯

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

What amazing players, eh??

[@armadillotoe]

It was heartbreaking to see how Glen ended, but he and Roy left us some great music.

[@aaronhiatt209]

Check out a band called Burlap to Cashmere, specifically a song called "Basic Instructions"

[@chipurBillWhite]

Enjoyed this very much. Maybe some Tony Rice?

[@watchthe1369]

The show was HeeHaw a country tone variety show.

[@lethiapage4767]

Grew up on hee haw! Variety show with lots of comedy and music. Still a big guitar fan, esp electric! I would like to see you do a reaction to Steve Vai with Apoclyptica. It's a live performance with about 100 local guitar and cellos in a backing "choir" doing Kashmir.

[@robertkennett4622]

Dude, I so pity the youth today, deprived of quality content. So, I will do you a favor, you very lightly touched on it for a moment. The show was an absolute treasure of what was once a staple of television, the "variety show". This particular one was "Hee Haw" and if you're sharp enough, you will find access to the entire run, if I recall correctly, something like 20 years, and your life will be greatly enriched when you've seen all of them.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Aye, variety shows seem to have disappeared. It's a pity they've not had some sort of resurgence

[@robertkennett4622]

@@JbfMusicGuitar It's not the same, but there are some very good, and even some supreme moments on "America's Got Talent". My favorite was Kodi Lee's initial audition, it was quite moving, and I will admit a bit of bias as the song was a famous one written by a favorite son of my hometown, Tulsa's own, Claude Russell Bridges - a.k.a. Leon Russell.

[@Highlander-s5p]

Glenn Campbell was an original member of The Wrecking Crew , check out the documentary on You Tube , You'll learn so much about the American Music industry , as the Crew was unquestionably the greatest studio artist bunch to ever exist

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Nice one, I'd read up a bit about them, but a documentary sounds well worth a watch, thanks bud!

[@timbirkenbuel2995]

What is amazing is Glen Campbell never learned to read music. He did it all by ear

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

With ears like that, I can see why he didn't even need to!

[@HollyLFord]

Other suggestion: Look for: dueling banjos

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Great suggestion! Oddly enough I've checked that one out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpvceZWfacxkaM0

[@williamhealey1223]

I loved HeeHaw as a kid!!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sounded like a real fun show

[@jasongross4241]

Unbelievable pickers

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Insane chops, eh?

[@wayneporter9405]

Glen Campbell doesn't get near enough credit for his guitar playing, and Roy Clark is brilliant on any instrument with strings.

[@dalejohnson2047]

Hee haw my parent never missed it

[@Ozarkprepper643]

The two greats only one missing was Chet Atkins. They never disappointed 🤠🏞️🐂

[@grahamokeefe9406]

I loved Hee Haw as a kid.

[@marke8323]

Neither one could read Music, my brother worked at a Country Club/Golf Course where Glen was a member and met him a couple times, said he was a nice guy...

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Alwasy really cool to hear that monster plays like him are just regular guys

[@libertarianman69]

Roy clark, greatest of all time.

[@alaneggert609]

You need to find some Hee Haw. The whole cast was pretty amazing. Saaaaaaaalute!

[@CobyBassett]

Hi, JBF. No big deal, but there's a typo in the video's thumbnail image -- unless that's just some naughty UK slang! Great video regardless. "Cheers!"

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Lmoa, if only I could pretend it way slang, haha, well spotted, cheers!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Jerry Reed with Chet Atkins.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sounds like a good shout!

[@billb13]

I only wish your CC text was more accurate so I could follow your comments.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Sorry dude, if I find the time I'll try and correct it!

[@rickjason215]

I didn't watch Hee Haw because I thought it wasn't cool. I missed some incredible playing.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

One of the great thing about youtube, people uploading what is probably lost media so we can all enjoy it!

[@yambo59]

Oh how I LOVE it when some one keeps yakking over and over so you cant hear the damn insturments

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Happy to be of service! 🤣

[@bubbahutson2882]

Have you watched them playing the same guitar at the same time?

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

I have! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qcqIOclLtll6M It's not just a gimmick, they're doing some clever stuff there as well

[@richardfox1605]

And is how it's supposed to be done

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Truth!

[@hyacinthlynch843]

Forget Jimmy Page, Glen Campbell was a master of the twelve-string. And Mr. Clark was no slouch either.

[@bobpede4647]

For some real cowboy shred,find some May-Belle Carter,&the carter scratch.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

sounds good, on to the list it goes!

[@waynebenedict5785]

The show was He Hah I believe.

[@darrinlindsey]

Glen Campbell is a completely self-taught musician.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

There's showing off, there's _showing off_ ... then there's Glen Campbell, teaching himself guitar. What a player.

[@larrymyers6327]

You really need to watch Jim Stafford.

[@sammymarcy6029]

This is He-Haw and that was grandpa Jones

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

good to know, cheers for that

[@sammymarcy6029]

@@JbfMusicGuitar Glenn Campbell and Mac Davis were best friends for years until Glenn's wife left him for Mac Davis

[@ronnydowdy7432]

😮 Glen Campbell was playing a 12 string guitar. Neither of he or Roy Clark could read music but both could play anything with strings.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

It sounds so lush!

[@silverfiste]

you should find some episodes of Hee Haw and give them a watch 😀😀

[@williambrown828]

Glenn using 12 string

[@robertporter6683]

Check out The Barbara Mandrel Show. It was a variety show with Great music.

[@barn_ninny]

You can't really do a variety show anymore. There aren't enough musicians who can play their music live.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

It's funny because tiktok is pretty much a variety show, but just with very, very short segments so it seems like there's some sort of demand for it. But how you'd put that in to practice, I've got no idea