Ricky Skaggs - Get Up John

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder perform "Get Up John" on Prime Time Country.

[@rjmusser1]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... bluegrass is medicine for the soul.

[@pschlehr]

I really admire Ricky Skaggs. He left a pretty successful career in mainstream country in order to pursue his musical passion of bluegrass. That is a rare thing. All musicians say they value artistic integrity over fame, money and success. Ricky Skaggs has proof that he genuinely believes it because he practiced that kind of integrity in his own life.

[@sillystrings]

This is so great... Anyone who says bluegrass is old fashioned and bad music and only for old people has no idea what the meaning of "good music" is.

[@spinblackcircles]

Who the hell says that

[@zanemcginnis7970]

Come here every so often for Jim Mills’ banjo break that will slap you right in the face. We lost a good one yesterday. RIP Jim.

[@spinblackcircles]

I’ve grown up around bluegrass my whole life. This right here is one of the absolute most amazing performances of bluegrass i have ever seen in my life good lord

[@flatpikinguitar]

this is why this group is legendary. this is the only song that i know of that actualy makes bryan look like hes trying

[@conniefletcher6884]

Welllll, I think it looks kindy effortless-fantastic!

[@TheMrCompletely]

There's no stronger statement you can make as a bluegrass picker than to take a Mr. Bill Monroe tune and flat-out shred it in traditional style. Love the KT take on this tune, much respect

[@jpb1231000]

THIS.... IS HEAVY METAL!!!! SMOKING!!!! I ALWAYS loved bluegrass... I tell all my "Bon Jovi" fan friends.... THIS is PLAYIN!!!!

[@dadsgirl0423]

RICKY, YOUR SOME YOUNG MAN. WHY CAN'T EVERY MAN BE LIKE YOU. THESE IGNORANT THINGS OF TODAY COULDN'T SHINE YOUR SHOES.

[@MegaSage007]

I like it when Skaggs looks down from the stage at the camera while playing and says, "Hi Mom! Honour your father and mother folks.

[@tammysuemusic]

This is still the greatest video I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Ricky Skaggs and Bryan Sutton together is the absolute peak of greatness

[@holly7869]

In the immortal words of Sheriff Andy Taylor, "Outstanding!"

[@AllenYoder-zn1ly]

“Extry good !”

[@aprilrapier7176]

I’ve followed Ricky Skaggs, world’s greatest bluegrass picker and singer, since we were both young’uns. He is gifted beyond imagination, humble, generous and kind. In my book, there’s no one better across the genres. I got to meet him a few years ago in Austin and was blown away by how down to earth and interested he was. After a long, two-show evening, he seemed happy to chat about music, photography, life. No wonder he is so dearly loved by all! Eternal gratitude for sharing your gift and bringing incalculable joy to so many.

[@westhollywood77]

This is soul music. I'm from the city but this music moves your soul and has heart!!

[@mikeylikesit182]

I can't tell you guy's how many times I've watched Bryan's solo, good lord, I think I've garnered about 15% of the views on this video

[@spinblackcircles]

I think this is the best bluegrass performance I have ever seen. These guys rock every bit as hard as a heavy metal band, it’s unbelievable. Kentucky thunder is the perfect name for them

[@LukeZuniga]

I've been a huge heavy/extreme metal fan all of my life. Bluegrass scratches the same itch. It's great!

[@scottjanz9007]

This video/song oozes a river of talent in bluegrass the likes we aren't likely to see in the rest of our lifetimes.

[@dougfrombaltimore]

Amazing how Ricky seems to find the best musicians, What talent.

[@chrisfloyd9224]

One of the best bluegrass jam songs ever

[@rushwb]

The most professional bluegrass band today. Tight, Bill would be proud!!!

[@maryliljequist1398]

So much joy in Bluegrass in general, and in Ricky Skaggs in particular.

[@dadsgirl0423]

RICKY SKAGGS IS THE BEST THING THAT EVER CAME OUT OF KENTUCKY. WHAT A YOUNG MAN.

[@long2granger]

Something remarkably wonderful about Ricky Skaggs.....inheritor of that high, lonesome sound....and he's put it to good use....and what a picker

[@aggabus]

Prime Time Country (TV Series 1996 This one hour show (set up in a "late show" format, but aired in prime time) features country artists of the day, giving interviews and performing ...

[@sharonsparks5121]

I just wish I had a drop of that talent!! Love it!!

[@JesseHollandMMA]

These guys are on point that was insane

[@blakes5827]

A master playing another master's song.

[@Troy_nov1965]

Great performance by Skaggs and his band . ............... Man i miss TNN

[@haiimstrobez]

This is absolutely incredible! Holy hell!

[@bdog111]

These guys are tearing it up! Love it!

[@kirkl731]

Some of my people came out of West Virginia to the Northwest in the late 1800's.. the music can with them! :) Gotta love it!

[@josedopwell9645]

Well, if "John" still hasn't gotten up after hearing this tune an ambulance needs to be rapidly dispatched to him with a defibrillator. Thanks to Sierra Hull for turning me on to "Get Up John" versions by both Bill Monroe AND Ricky Skaggs. AND KENTUCKY THUNDER IS NO JOKE. SERIOUS SHREDDERS ALL. I have a lot of catching up to do on bluegrass music. But the belated education will be well worth it.

[@TorontoEd7]

Bryan and Ricky on one great video, and playing one of his best all time songs! Thank you for posting this masterpiece.

[@moosetruck66]

Yes I think these guys are some of worlds Finest Stringed Instrument players around. Simply Spectactular !

[@ChadStevensND]

He released a CD called "Not Too Far From the Tree" about 2 years ago that is a MUST HAVE if you are into flatpicked guitar music.

[@GioDoom]

a ricky skaggs fan from holland,, god bless

[@westhollywood77]

I love my classic rock but my God, these blue grass players are amazing!!! Some of the greatest musicans on the earth!!

[@flatpikinguitar]

best instrumental song ever written

[@moosetruck66]

That is a Religous Experience ! And I don't even go to church. Simply THE FINEST STRINGED MUSICIANS AROUND. AWSOME !

[@bigmrclean]

GOOD LORD WHAT A GUITAR BREAK!!

[@ptuffgong8504]

Good lord. The talent....

[@jerrypowers5763]

born and raised here usmc 72-73

[@brendakayeperrybrendakayep8368]

One of my favs thanks Ricky

[@JosephTerrell72]

Absolutely Awesome!! Wow!!

[@dadsgirl0423]

THERE'S ONLY ONE RICKY AND THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER.

[@dougyoung4360]

Oh my God!!! Spectacular!

[@daviddillon2960]

Real bluegrass. The best. R.S. can play it all. And do it better than anyone. Been listening to him since I was a little shaver. Go Ricky.

[@dadsgirl0423]

I AM A NORTHERN GIRL AND LOVE THAT SOUTHERN CUTIE PIE RICKY. THOSE GUYS ARE REALLY SHARP DRESSERS.

[@craighausinger1109]

Hey Ricky ,come back and play at the Ox Roast this year ,it would be a mile stone for the town ,and you could see a lot of old people that love ya .

[@annatassell]

That is ultimate! Love it!

[@maryliljequist1398]

This is so kick ass!

[@uglymoon78]

Boy,must be one of the best bluegrass bands in the whole world!

[@price7204]

Brian Sutton on the guitar ride and the one and only Bobby Hicks on fiddle. Ricky has some world class pickers in this aggregation. Smoking!!

[@RealNaturalEnglish]

Love all music, especially Metal and Blues, but there is NOTHING better live than good Bluegrass. Brett in Tokyo but from Lexington.

[@elliotportner8020]

Ricky grew up as a god gifted musician and now god proves it

[@patriotgirl61]

LOVE Bluegrass! How can you sit still to this???? YeeeeeeHawwwww!!!

[@spartacusmills3569]

That's called skill!!! 👍

[@pipes505050]

If there has ever been a "bluegrass high" I was on one in lima oh in 97 when I saw this for the first time!

[@fluffaduck]

Quality stuff Ky Thunder HELL YEAH

[@BradHoughton]

Greetings baby !!! Here is our songs I love and miss you !! All is well !!!I love and miss you !!!

[@wvmiller]

When there are several guitars, it is common for one of them to capo up 7 and play in the same key (G) but using the C-chord shapes to give a differnt voice to the guitar, thusd broadening the sound of the band. Earl Scruggs did it when he fingerpicked "You Are My Flower".

[@dadsgirl0423]

I am from the North too, and you can say what you want about men in the south. I will say this, most of them are damn good looking and boy do they dress nice.

[@Rider997]

I have been wanting to play this on the mandolin forever. If I could find it

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

Look on Amazon for "The Mandolin of Bill Monroe" by Sam Bush. It's a nice DVD with tablature. The song is on page 27 of the book. You can also get in touch with Murphy Henry of "The Murphy Method," online. They'll help with individual songs if they don't already have a DVD lesson. Good luck with it!

[@marktate4466]

That was fine!! Let me quess late 80's early 90's

[@bamafencer12]

Heard this on Bluegrass junction and was hooked!

[@alitlweird]

Came here to get geared up for WinterWonderGrass 2024!! 🥳

[@RayRayJr.]

Ricky mastered the Mandolin. He could tell it what to do, and the Mandolin would do it.

[@cjhouser]

that's awesome i love this country song :O

[@barbarawagner5938]

Get it Ricky!

[@Justin-hb9wc]

thats some crazy energy right there

[@ray8up]

BURNIN' IT!!!! Beauty in simplicity :)

[@MartyHenrickson]

@Chappinger12: it is common to use "cross-tuning" to play "Get Up John" (AKA "Sleepy-Eyed John"). It's basically an open D tuning, but with string pairs split up into different notes: F#A - DD - AA - DA (low to high). Most of the big names that play in this tuning keep an extra mandolin especially for that reason.

[@BradHoughton]

Greetings baby !!! All is well and I am finally getting the nudge to move forward !!! I will most likely go through the church into a simple job volunteering !!!! i am now part of the Bishop Armstrong Assembly !!! It is even higher than the Eureka council it is the top level but I may look to go higher in State regional !!! there are a lot of opportunities I just have to put our old life behind me !!! I love and and miss you and that will never change !!! I love you !!!

[@rgwgl]

wath a band. God bless

[@pintopony8554]

You go Ricky!

[@grandparails8858]

Kick ass jam!!!

[@frankapplegate4852]

BEST EVER!!!

[@hogandaas]

wow I am getting dizzy. Don't get me wrong this is amazing stuff. Love it. I just can't hang.

[@dadsgirl0423]

BOY, THOSE GUYS ARE SURELY DRESSED NICE.

[@mattmazzara1]

Bryan Sutton smokes it on guitar!

[@nedkline886]

yup1

[@susandeason1356]

matthrlw1 that banjo player is no slacker either

[@chuckschatter4555]

If it ain't him shredding it up, its Randy Scruggs too ...especially bluegrass

[@williampoff3096]

Songs of my people , Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Georgia and the mountains of South Carolina!! I call Southwest Virginia home, FLOYD VIRGINIA!! Yee Haw!!!!!!

[@Ashok521]

Just Groovy.

[@dadsgirl0423]

WHAT A YOUNG MAN RICKY ALL MEN SHOULD BE HALF OF WHAT YOU ARE. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW PROUD YOUR MOM AND DAD ARE. HOW COULD ANYONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND DISLIKE RICKY. WELL IT TELLS ME ONE THING THERE ARE FIVE MORONS IN THE WORLD.

[@jenniehoward9476]

Awesome

[@wanker4761]

@Maluquitozito Ever get to Madeira? Been to Jardim do Mar a couple of times. Warm friendly people, great geography, and loved the levada walks. - Mike from Niagara Falls, Canada

[@bigmrclean]

Tear it up ol Jim!!

[@UTcommando]

i usually don't listen to bluegrass EVER, cus rock and metal is my thing, but i love ricky. his son Luke and daughter Molly are the worship leaders here at Morningstar church, and ricky's been hanging around a lot lately. i like luke the best cus he'll play his violin, then play electric guitar, then play his guitar with the violin bow. XD

[@botasviejas]

Master!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adamsweet]

Arpeggios 😊

[@wvmiller]

When there are several guitars, it is common for one of them to capo up 7 and play in the same key (G) but using say the C-chord shapes to give a differnt voice to the guitar. Earl Scruggs did it when he fingerpicked "You Are My Flower".

[@petervdveenmuis]

Ky Thunder rules!!!!!

[@robertashcraft8845]

How old is this video? Is that Darrin Vincent in the background behind Jim Mills and Paul Brewster? Everyone is so young! What a collection of talent!

[@daviddillon2960]

still the BEST 😃

[@rogwheel]

Smokin'!!!!!!

[@capoqueen]

@Rookieguitarboy try ultimate-guitar they have a lot of good stuff, and you can get chords, lyrics and tabs. If I remember I think they might even have mandolin tabs too.

[@dansaver8247]

Super!

[@musicianforjesus]

The guitar is in standard tuning only the low E string is tuned down to a D for the low note in the guitar breaks. I'm not sure what you call the mandolin tuning. Iv' heard it refered to as cross tuning and I've heard the term Get Up John tuning.

[@scandawarrior]

Put some heat on that mandolin Ricky!

[@phriendlyphool]

yes Ricky with Bryan Sutton still on guitar...smokin' hot

[@skeetabix36]

AWESOME.Theres nothing else 2 say