Roy Clark - 1966 - The Great Pretender

[@donaldb3628]

There will NEVER be another that can top Roy Clark! Period!

[@iriscrowley4140]

Amen!

[@guyfawkes9951]

Nobody really appreciates what an amazing talent this man is because he never took himself seriously. Amazing player. I once read a quote from an interview with him, which I can't find and don't remember verbatim, where he was asked about how he wasn't taken seriously due to Hee Haw and if that bothered him. He said, yeah it did. Until he looked at his bank balance.

[@tonybot3]

even the humor stuff is a great talent.... And to be doing the music AND the humor at the same time? I'v never seen anything like it.... and neither part of the act suffers as a result of the other... They are both on point. wow.

[@jiggermast]

But isn't it great! Way too many of today's untalented, never mind talented showbiz folk seem to consider themselves God's gift to the public, it's refreshing in this way too serious world, to see a man like Mr Clarke, who has talent to spare, appear so very likeable.

[@dove24012]

i've been playing since 95 and i can vouch as well. roy was born to do this.

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Yes everybody does!

[@helheimx]

@@tonybot3 If you've never seen anything like it you should do a search fir Victor Borge, he did comedy and music as a classic pianist, and could make even Dean Martin breakdown laughin in the middel of an act

[@whatshisfacemcwhatever2434]

I saw Roy Clark perform once. Probably the one person I was the happiest to see ever.

[@Nazareth434]

one of the greatest performers of all time- unbelievably talented musically

[@DictionRedaction]

There is only one word for that, and that word is... Genius. The man was absolutely amazing.

[@kimberelybalo6214]

Love this man. He looks just like my dad too 🥰

[@Featureman]

I used to watch Roy do this song at The Golden Nuggett Casino in downtown Las Vegas in 1962. He was the lead guitarist then for Wanda Jackson. He was a real crowd pleaser. He also did Johnny Cash.

[@kitcherside]

I work with Roy and he's fantastic! He's also a football manager in his spare time. He still does these funny things with his voice daily. best entertainer ever as he keeps me entertained for hours. He's so funny!

[@LeoChiu229]

Wow, me & my cat enjoyed listening to hilarious Roy Clark's "The Great Pretender" song & it always keeps my cat's ears up like an owl. 🦉LOL. & always keeps me laughing.😁LOL, He was such a wonderful comedian. Awesome! ♥😛😺

[@Featureman]

I used to watch Roy do this and many other songs at The Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas in 1962. He was an incredibly gifted performer. He was Wanda Jackson's lead guitarist for her Party Timer band.

[@CarltonCox]

Mr. Clark at the peak of his game. Absolutely Fantastic.

[@MrDagwood63]

So lucky I got to see him play live in Florida shortly before he passed. A humble man, extaordinary guitar player ...

[@busterbrown3706]

He's got a p-90 in the back and a Charlie Christian in the front on that Gibson. This is fucking great! LOL!!! He did this on the Beverly Hillbillies too. Roy is still bringing smiles to people faces with a 50 year old clip ....That is talent.

[@twatterize]

dude im 26 my dad is going on 65 he showed me this amazing he rocks

[@cmlbob]

This was back in the day when the artist knew how to be an entertainer as well. In country music, other than Marty Robbins, Roy had no equals to the "entertainment" part of it. This man FINALLY made it into the Country Music Hall of Fame and it was long overdue!!! Great artist! Great artist!!! What more needs to be said.

[@bite-sizedshorts9635]

Marty Robbins loved to have fun on stage. Back in the 70s, PBS had their fundraising weeks in March, and they would show an entire Grand Ole Opry performance on TV. They did several of them. Marty Robbins was on stage singing, and he was told that it was time to wrap up the show. He said Roy Acuff was probably already in bed, and he would do the show as long as he wanted. Just then, Roy Acuff walked onto the stage. The crowd roared. It was a great TV moment.

[@normanbrown6082]

Just found out that Roy Clark passed away today. I don't know why but this is the first song I heard him sing and it always stuck in my mind. I'm not a new country music fan but I always like the old singers like Johnny Cash, Mel Gillis Glen Campbell. Pasty Clone. , and Eddy Arnold. He was very good at what he did and I enjoyed listening to him. He will be missed. R.I.P. Roy.

[@deannederhoff]

He was a really good comedian for the time and he is one hell of a picker.I got lucky when I was a kid. and seen him at six flags st louis. Heck hee haw was a great show and they had a lot of great artists come on the show too

[@64pori]

He was awesome! Me and my whole family use to watch them all the time!

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Russell hicks played steel guitar and dobro for the shows band. I was lucky to install internet at his home. Most down to earth guy. Had many stories of Nashville and heehaw.

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

Funny as.... Roy is pure talent......I'll never be able to listen to the Platters again without remembering this! lol

[@valeriew3001]

I love this man. I watched him sing this on Hee Haw!

[@rockingrfarmandranch2219]

Roy Clark would win every talent search show on TV today. Reflecting on the pure talents of days past shows me just how fucked up the world has become

[@doglips1958]

Vastly underrated.And I am not a BIG country fan, But this guy had his act together smiling all the way......

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a 73yo Aussie fan.

[@elvis1943]

I don't think he was makeing fun of any one, I just think he was having fun. Nothing rong with that, Thanks for sharing this great song. Roy Clark is a great singer and having fun is not all bad.

[@curbshoppin]

Roy was beening funny , while giving a acoustics performance and singing just flawless......he has always been a great entertainer

[@sharfrench]

I wish i could meet Roy Clark. Roy and Buck Owens were a great team. He is a true Southern Gentleman. i love the south. Roy is an amazing artist. Thank you Roy for sharing your gift with us.

[@awesomejohnnet]

What a wonderfuly talented, quick reflexed artist. To be a great singer, grea tplayer, great entertainer all in one takes talent! I love Roy Clark!

[@jeffreybarker4193]

Roy Clark the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will he in music. The man was loaded with talent, there's no other musician or guitarist or singer for that matter with this kind of talent.

[@josenivaldobrito8008]

Já não se faz cantores talentosos como antigamente nota mil.

[@racheljunes]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this video. Roy is a DOLL!! to me he's a combination of Grandpa, my dad and husband all rolled into one. I just wanna squeeze him and hug him and kiss him...and he plays a MEAN banjo and guitar! I just LOVE him!! this video makes me grin from ear to ear!!

[@jamesavery9581]

Wow.Roy passed and I did not hear about it.What a shame...R.I.P. Roy...you entertained me and my family for many years...God bless you.

[@handidrummed]

+James Avery He's still alive.

[@jamesavery9581]

handidrummed Dam.I just looked it up again,and he is still alive.They shouldn't be able to put up false crap like that.Thanks for sitting the record straight.I really like ole Roy.May he live forever.God bless.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

still alive, numb nuts

[@Jan3948]

Personally, I think this is a great comedic take-off on the original doo-wop classic.

[@LUCKYDUCKIES]

This guy is great superb! Very good singer, entertainer and comediant! I'm very glad to met him her in your channel. Thanx!

[@glwesternvid]

This is the first time that I ever saw or heard Roy Clark preform many years ago. What a talent as he goes on to prove through the years. I love this video!

[@deedeebyrd2]

My dad has played music with Roy Clark and all of his family, all of my life, and trust me....he is NOT a racist. I grew up around him and he is the most wonderful person you would even dream to meet.

[@schmittenhammer]

Always been a hero of mine. An amazing talent who pokes fun at himself. Those faces he makes, hilarious.

[@Boogiebear-1965]

The BEST Guitarist in HISTORY!

[@Parley454]

I can hardly play and sing at the same time, but he is doing his own backing vocals and sound effects....amazing.

[@bubbasrandomlife1823]

One of the most talented musicians ever.

[@MyPersonalVendetta]

Nothing beats the classics. NOTHING!

[@deannederhoff]

I got to see this old fool once.no one could or ever will replace him.a great picker and comedian.hee is greatly missed.thanks Roy for your time on earth

[@elvis1943]

Its good to see that Roy was having so much fun with this great old song. laughter is good for you. thanks for posting this great song.

[@taxigringo]

This video of Roy Clark has a quality I've never seen before. It will stand the test of time as a classic--not just for the vocals but also for the ineffable expressions. It has a spirit of human development that should have an appeal to honest people of all races just as high artistic expression of any individual transcends race issues. The sad thing is that the people who put a racist label on this video do more to hurt the people of their own race. They are a burden to all men of good will

[@wsbill14224]

Roy Clark is so amazingly talented he can almost parody The Platters and get away with it. Un-fucking believable. Is that what I just saw?

[@sharinharrison9753]

Roy Clark has not passed away , he's older and a little stooped over but still a guest on family Reunion.

[@theoriginaldab]

You need to hear this on his live album at the landmark hotel in Vegas... He told me that was his first live recording... it's a 7 song medley that starts and finished with the great pretender

[@SheepdogSmokey]

Those Roy parodied knew it was out of love and respect, and they loved it.

[@onekittyhawk63]

Today is 6/22/2020. Roy has been gone since my late brother's birthday... Nov. 15, 2018. Roy Clark was one of the most talented guitarists that America has had. He stands with Chet Atkins, Les Paul and Glen Campbell for talent. He loved acting up and this performance is one of many times that shows his vocal ability.

[@chadjustice8560]

Forgot about jerry reed who chet said was the best he ever saw and chet is the one we all called the godfather of the guitar

[@cjstone3140]

One of my dear mother's favorite entertainers - easy to see why. No doubt, God loves country music!

[@videos-si3bj]

Além de ser um excelente músico também era um comédia kkkk Show 👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@owlman33]

One of the ALL TIME GREATEST Entertainers ! Decades of entertaining !

[@robp1640]

No doubt an unmatched talent. Always loved his music/entertainment

[@Sing4theMaster]

He is STILL singing and entertaining ! Looking forward to taking Wifey & seeing him and the great Charlie Pride at the Ryman Auditorium June 11th in Nashville, TN !!

[@Ant.Groover]

RIP fella. What an entertainer. The stuff of unsung heroes.

[@josetejeda6757]

I really like this performance.

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Roy Linwood Clark (Meherrin, Virginia; 15 de abril de 1933-Tulsa, Oklahoma; 15 de noviembre de 2018) fue un músico de country y actor estadounidense, y uno de los animadores del reconocido programa televisivo Hee Haw entre 1969 y 1992, junto con Buck Owens. Fue una importante e influyente figura en el ambiente de la música country, ayudando a popularizar el género. También era reconocido ser un virtuoso músico multinstrumentalista tocando la guitarra, el violín, el banjo, la mandolina y la armónica. Falleció el 15 de noviembre de 2018 por complicaciones de una neumonía.

[@oldstuff]

Excellent singer/player/entertainer. A complete package!

[@mohollywood]

i don't know what to call this other then awesome, roy, we miss you!!!

[@bobmiller4640]

I saw Roy 3 times twice in Branson and once in Nashville. In. I really enjoyed his talent.

[@OZRIC1985]

What a character...hehe...and of course an amazing guitar player and singer. :)

[@kennethwcutlipjr7837]

You need to watch this video you will laugh I know I do Kenny had lots of fun seeing my family I admire you all peace ☮️ out

[@yar633]

cool song thanks for sharing

[@MYGIRL56able]

I love this song I remember the first time I heard this I fell in love with this version of the song and Roy Clark.

[@khatpandwa]

very nice performance - thank you

[@kennethwcutlipjr7837]

Now that's funny all my goodness Kenny. Florida

[@paulsimmons5726]

Dad used to say that Roy was the best guitarist every week when Hee Haw came on. After all these years, Dad may have been right!

[@racheljunes]

I am so excited!!! I am going to see him here in Dallas in July! i cannot wait!!!! :)

[@RPenta]

Worth seeing once, get a chuckle, and then go back to The Platters and Freddie Mercury for the real deal.

[@jamesmoegold2526]

He had god gift giving talent made him a great sing serious funny knew how us it rest peace think you for all hard work you given us .

[@ttdwa4565]

A great song to be sure. That story has been told. To choose and play it as well as Roy did is an honor to all. Anything less is karaoke...

[@KeatingChick]

RIP Roy! You brought great joy to the world.

[@buddyroeginocchio9105]

Roy Clark, what a versatile, funny and talented guy! Really enjoyed this excellent video.

[@ryan-ym4gi]

Wow amazing He hv own style Can't hold my laugh But i keep listening till the end Nice voice

[@johnb9005]

A very talented and humorous dude.

[@gautamastro]

Great Roy Clark, Ever green performance and play

[@TheORIGINALBrentTheGent]

I wish someone would release Roy's Great Tower label album ("Roy Clark Live! (ST-5055 ) recorded in 1966 @ The Caravan East Club in Albuquerque,New Mexico in 1966(with Rodney & the Blazers) on CD! He did a great "LIVE" version of "The Great Pretender"!

[@savvakissss]

I never heard such vocals! This is crazy, but nice though, well done

[@shawnyellowbird5358]

Best Performer Ever!... Best Stroke Performer Ever! ....

[@audreychapman1]

I agree with what you said, I was talking about the 25 people who put the thumbs down. audrey I enjoy good music.

[@duckula1982]

that was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL never seen anything like it! wow!

[@iknowwhy7896]

This man is possessed by the gods of music!

[@Ednerd]

this is great. what a talent!!

[@RonaldEarlWilsher]

Love Mr. R no matter what he's doing. Very talented gent, for sure.

[@FerraroR]

@kitcherside I LOVE that story! Made my day....!!! That's awesome....

[@OM-vv5rk]

Гениально и красиво

[@mcfrdmn]

Fantastic musical performance !

[@skittlesandsquirrels]

lmfao this is a great song! i love Roy Clark. Every Sunday i watch Hee-Haw on RFDTV with him and good ol' Buck Owens

[@grahamflett248]

Incredible performance ! Man what a talented guy he was ! 😎

[@LuapMr1950]

roy is one of the greatest performers of all time but dont git the credit he deserves

[@vflook]

Thank you

[@gilver0926]

Great Job!

[@hoov19]

very creative guy, great performer

[@allansingh7388]

the greatest singer, musician, ever!!

[@sharfrench]

i love Roy Clark.

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Sharon how are you doing!!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

KINDA WEIRD...BUT A REMAIN A FAN OF HIS & "THE PLATTERS"....MUSIC OF MY TEEN YEARS

[@tuktuk123ify]

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[@karlkamphefner8529]

I remember watching Hee-Haw when him and Buck Owens were a pickin and a grinnin. Good stuff!

[@daviddennison4287]

I love this guy my father used to have a live recorded 8 track think I wore it out

[@poegia1]

Amazing !!! It is really fun and joyful to me. :-)

[@marcomarco-bs3gq]

Discovered him today febbruary 2023

[@electricinsect1]

WOW! Stellar performance. Roy Clark was one of a kind.. Another great song that I wish I could get the MP3 of. Anyone?? Thanks for the post!

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

Roy was a true performer....

[@williamriker1988]

This guy, and a few other like him, paved the way for Jack Black and Tenacious D.

[@kodachromefilm]

Thanks for pointing that out! I didn't notice! LOL Roy Clark with no sideburns!