Roy Acuff - Great Speckled Bird

From an appearance on the Wilburn brothers Show

[@michaelcolgrave4184]

Isn't it great to have sites like this to remind us of what we once had and what we will never see again

[@roybranson361]

So true. America died many years ago. I miss her.

[@tennyc]

Amazing song with lyrics based on Jeremiah 12:9, "Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour." & a melody that was used to make 4 more classic country songs , "Thrills That I Can't Forget," "I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes, "The Wild Side of Life" & "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" , so glad I got to see Mr Acuff at Opryland when I was a kid in the 1970s. Thanks for this post

[@roncohen2354]

Few performers have captured, absorbed and radiated the divine spirit in such measured tones as Roy Acuff. He represents what's best in America. R.I.P. יהי זכרו ברוך.

[@dennisraymond8999]

You're absolutely right ....Hi Ron good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day

[@Ron13579]

@@dennisraymond8999 Dennis, just read your comment which is appreciated on behalf of Roy. His spirit and knowledge of his repertoire among Americans are more than ever needed in these agonizing times. Suggest you hear his song about Stalin and the bomb, among other notables. Best wishes, Dennis, and priestly blessings and greetings from Zion (Arad,Israel)

[@aliceharper707]

My grandpa's name was Roy Acuff. He was the famous Roy Acuff's 3rd cousin. My grandpa had an amazing tenor voice.

[@AndrewReevesArt]

God bless this song, Roy Acuff and country music. ✝️

[@XXtherealdeal]

Amen!

[@mt3311]

The dobro in the background makes this song. Can't get enough of theses two.

[@davidclements7696]

Bashful Brother Oswald is the name of the dobro player. Was with Roy for many decades.

[@AndrewReevesArt]

The best!

[@tectorgorch8698]

Love this stuff.

[@user-bm8dz6zd5z]

Now this is country music and I miss hearing it with my dad and grandpa , who were born in the 30's.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Brings a tear to my eye each to I hear the sacred song.

[@juliekeller6432]

I absolutely love this song. No one can sing country like this no more sadly missed Mr Accuf f.

[@user-py2iu1ws3j]

This is beautiful country music by the best

[@pattyplunk2182]

I wants this song played at my funeral great speckled bird.

[@dennisraymond8999]

You're absolutely right ....Hi Patty good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day.

[@Bruce-tb8nl]

Roy Açuff will be doing it agàin once we are in heàven.

[@marylaster5690]

The Holy Bible keep it in your Heart Thank you for this Beautiful Song Roy was one the greats 🙏🙏🏽

[@johnallison7358]

Absolutely Beautiful. To bad there is no one today that will ever be this good. This is real country music.

[@LilKream]

YA THATS MY GREAT GRAMPY

[@billtravis2369]

Todays "country" is nothing but autotune, t&a, and rap influence. It makes me heartsick

[@buddymac78]

@@billtravis2369 Sadly Country and Western Music have an open Marriage…

[@gregsavage1880]

You said it all sir ! Indeed

[@gregsavage1880]

Watch this amazing man articulate and belt out the words from the lower part of his diaphragm as he does it with passion for a job well done. I remember as a child my grandfather playing all these instruments that you see and I mean all of them, and how we had to be glued to the TV set to watch hee Haw and anything country and I just loved to hear this man. And also George, Johnny,Glen,Conway..ECT..the classics.!! Oh yeah and he wasn't afraid to mention and appreciate God !

[@jamiebaker5265]

Bashful brother Oswald never failing.

[@kelyball]

I love Roy's Wabash Canon Ball. He was the man

[@user-ic1og8ym3v]

My dad would love this he loved this and so do i

[@Denvermorgan2000]

I love this song so much its mu favorite of all i ever heard if anybody ever reads this yes play it at my funeral.

[@jimboyer5382]

I DID, AT MY MOTHERS FUNERAL WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY BEFORE I HAD FINISHED SCHOOL, THIS WAS ONE OF HER 2 FAVORITE SONGS.

[@dennisraymond8999]

You're absolutely right ....Hi good evening how are you doing over the re hope you're having a wonderful day

[@irishamerican4558]

My Momma made that same request many years ago. We made that happen 3/29/2024. She was 96. 4/13/2024

[@timpike4515]

I love Mr Acuff's singing and fiddling, and I love this song, but I have to say, the dobro player stole the show on this performance. Prettiest I've ever heard I think.

[@mcsteelers70]

Birth of Country music. All others are in the shadows.

[@coleacuff7586]

R.I.P Roy…! Your family misses you.

[@debbieharrison1911]

BEAUTIFUL SONG

[@devakikaren]

I so wish I could find a church here in Cajun Country that sings the vintage gospel songs. Cajun Country is mostly Catholic. Might have to move to the Ozarks for that.

[@randipennell3489]

Beautiful! I can close my eyes and feel his song

[@jameschavez6400]

His singing with his chin up reminds me of the 🦉 owl singing-I love to sing a about the moon a and a June a and the spring a🙏🤣Roy scuffs white haired years were so special🥰

[@robertkinslow8953]

Wow. I inherited one of his cds recently. Hadnt heard that voice since i was a kid. Going to pull him back into the mix.

[@ndeankansacaleb8850]

this is not just a country song but prophetic hymn sang in old fashioned way

[@shelbymosley2636]

He used to play with my great grandma. Especially this song so it's very close to my family

[@davidholton9667]

Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

[@gurrando3a6]

Mr.Acuff was a great man.

[@rneustel388]

This is so beautiful it makes my heart hurt.

[@louieenos3091]

My Papa's favorite song.

[@howardmartin9062]

Beautiful song Love it

[@davidjones9518]

Pretty song❤

[@barbaracassello4818]

So beautiful!!

[@priscillakinkle]

Love this song so much!

[@dirtworshiper2800]

What a treasure. Thank you Roy.

[@maureenwatts2445]

Thank you - love your voice and this song- play your music so much 🌺

[@davidholton9667]

Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

[@young1939]

I was attempting to learn to play this on my guitar and my wife remembered it as " I know God didn't make honky tonk angels." So we checked it out and found the verse in Jeremiah that the song references. No one has ever been able to do justice to this song than Roy Acuff. 🥰💕❤️

[@Barnabuspress]

My late grandfather’s favorite song and singer

[@joycethurmond4812]

Miss the old country music

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

My dad liked Roy a cuff and this song.

[@donaldjenk8865]

Hello how are you doing my friend?

[@roberthogan8031]

That's some good playing on the dobro too. I think it's called a dobro at least.

[@tjoelfoster]

Yes. There are few that can hold a candle to Bashful Brother Oswald on the dobro. He and Unkle Josh were two of the finest.

[@jdb10715]

Listening to this barefooted as I dip corn bread in glass of buttermilk, as I look for a washtube string instrument to accompany this great song. Bring on the old time country.

[@caindobro]

Oz played this tune with such ease.

[@sharynbender2572]

love it

[@scottkuzminski8114]

One of young Johnny Cash, pre fame;s, favorite songs

[@ndeankansacaleb8850]

👏👏

[@budlightrebel28]

Great stuff

[@FLCLFREAK1]

Beautiful song There’s also a Mexican song with the same melody called mi casa nueva Both songs hit a little too hard for this heart broken sob

[@serzhranimed9563]

Greetings from Russia.

[@skipperrussell2025]

Thank you!

[@DocHollidayRet]

He was Great.

[@maryshoemaker1111]

One of the first songs, I sang, as a child. If you listen it tells a story. Found in Jeremiah 12: 9.

[@brucelyda4561]

Doesn't get any better. It's a shame Oswald didn't get into country music hall long before he got in. Almost dead before he received the honor. Some of younger generation get in early with no talent.

[@lornebain3659]

😀😀

[@colinpurssey9875]

Is there a better melody in country music than this ?

[@gregoryking7509]

Maybe, maybe not. Try Roy Forbes version of 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry'. Let me know.. -atb.

[@betsydonoghuewilson]

Wild Side Of Life and Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels have the same tune!

[@gurrando3a6]

OZ is the Master of the doughbro.

[@pf2879]

George Jones’ idol. Nice song.

[@SassaFrass28]

Sounds like Rolling Stones got their “Gimme Shelter” from this riff

[@harryjenks7188]

Sounds like "Only God Can Make Honkey Tonk Angels."

[@ruanch.2513]

Qual é nome da banda?

[@nancyfoix2197]

What a beautiful thought I am thinking Concerning a great speckled bird Remember her name is recorded On the pages of God's Holy Word. All the other birds are flocking 'round her And she is despised by the squad But the great speckled bird in the Bible Is one with the great church of God. All the other churches are against her They envy her glory and fame They hate her because she is chosen And has not denied Jesus' name. Desiring to lower her standard They watch every move that she makes They long to find fault with her teachings But really they find no mistake. She is spreading her wings for a journey She's going to leave by and by When the trumpet shall sound in the morning She'll rise and go up in the sky. In the presence of all her despisers With a song never uttered before She will rise and be gone in a moment Till the great tribulation is o'er. I am glad I have learned of her meekness I am proud that my name is on her book For I want to be one never fearing The face of my Savior to look. When He cometh descending from heaven On the cloud that He writes in His Word I'll be joyfully carried to meet Him On the wings of that great speckled bird. Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour. Jeremiah 12:9 KJV

[@bfhaha]

He only sang four paragraphs of the song. What a beautiful thought I am thinking concerning the great speckled bird Remember her name is recorded on the pages of God's holy word Desiring to lower her standards they watch every move that she makes They long to find fault with her teaching but really they find no mistakes I am glad I have learned of her meekness I'm proud that my name is on her book For I want to be one never fearing the face of my Saviour's true look When he comes descending from heaven on the cloud as he write in his word I'll be joyfully carried to meet him on the wings of that great speckled bird

[@donrichardson1429]

In Typology, likeness of, Our Wings of our EAGLE IS gathering like a great speckeld bird. JESUS MESSIAH CATCH HER UP. TO Glorification like unto YOU OUR First Resurrection. Our Two Risen Wave loafs of BREAD OF OUR LIFE! HE is our VINE, we are just his branches. The Great oil & wine Press of Gentiles & Israel. MAKING Good Fermented WINE & GOOD LEAVEND WAVE LOAFS. SO we too can RISE in HIM. THANK YOU Sweet Holy Spirit. SWEET Heavanly Dove!

[@marciahenderson2141]

What happened to these songs today

[@tango-bravo]

He had one hell of a hairline for a dude his age

[@gregjarnigan3515]

Knoxville!

[@jasonpate7900]

FYI: This isnt "country" music... this is where country music came from. This, ladies and gentlemen, is "Hillbilly Music". Enjoy!

[@wandahelms6331]

Did he have a granddaughter? And what was her name?

[@rogerjeffrey]

Thought not Ball

[@devakikaren]

How did "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" get away with stealing this same vintage gospel melody? I don't understand.

[@pitbull9318]

The Carter Family’s Blue Eyes came first.

[@rickcarmack5850]

This melody has been copied more times than the bible

[@jimboslice9472]

1:05

[@dannyc.jewell8788]

Donald Trump theme song