Roy Clark - Folsom Prison Blues | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@Albertarocks]

Hey Jamel. I have loved your reactions ever since I first discovered you. I am a senior guy in western Canada. In my opinion you are one of the nicest people I have ever seen, and probably the singular best person that I would want to share this secret with. I am just 9 years younger than Tom Jones. When Tom did that incredible performance of "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" he was 27 years old. I was 18. Did you know that Tom sung a new song less than a year ago at age 83? Link below. I would love to watch your reaction to it, since just today, I had my own reaction to it after seeing it for the first time. MIND BLOWING. The man is 83 years old. Still strong. Still built strong. How is that even possible? It's because he is from Wales. That's the only reason I can think of. As the man himself said one time in a moment of humility, "Everybody from Wales sings Like I do". I love you man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXzLgIWEm8x6gNU

[@littlebear6119]

This is what we used to have, great entertainment, talent and no filth. We would laugh and sing and enjoy things; boy how things have changed.

[@brianjohnston5325]

its hard to find humbleness in someone whose talent level is top shelf, but ole Roy was one of the greatest! Thanks for bringing him back around. He deserves his place among music legends

[@SnoBear626]

He's legit! A groundbreaking pioneer on guitar.

[@karencolley-smidt864]

Yes, Roy is top notch!

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

Earliest memories of TV was him on Hee Haw 🤠

[@Proudmoms]

Absofreaking-lutely

[@ritahall2378]

One of the most talented guitarists in history ❤

[@dagmar.6954]

Roy Clark was a great entertainer, humble man & super talented. He was both a singer & musician. His guitar & banjo playing are legendary. A lot of musicians & artists today could learn a lot from his style & technique. Glen Campbell & Jerry Reed were also underrated guitarists. But these men paved the way for a lot of musicians today.

[@sirluke7]

Roy is the epitome of "Be A Good Human". That man gave so much of his money away... and he worked hard for it as well. Several times over the years I have tried to catch him at his managers office, (as I live close by), and never seemed to be able to catch him. Thanks to Roy and his money in supporting children causes, I was fortunate to work with someone who helped my eye issues no one seemed to be able to diagnose. My eyesight improved so dramatically I was able to go from a struggling C student to an A student and was able to attended college graduating with two degrees on the honor roll. I had deep gratitude for what he did for many unselfishly. Roy passed away without me ever meeting him. Rest in Power Roy..... you earned your wings.

[@charleenhagerty3275]

My Mother Said When She Lived In North Carolina He Used To Go To The Local Hospital And Walk Around Visiting People And Would Entertain Them God Bless Him Great Man

[@patcore345]

Van Halen was asked once in an interview what it was like being the best guitar player in the world. He said I don’t know go ask Roy Clark

[@witecatj6007]

Roy Clark was an amazing performer. He was one of the masterminds behind Hee Haw.

[@lasagnasux4934]

Man was hilarious and one of the original electric guitar masters, up there with Les Paul and Chet Atkins. His rendition of malagueña is mind blowing

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

And Sister Rosetta Tharpe

[@lasagnasux4934]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz she could absolutely shred on some old gospel songs

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@lasagnasux4934 Hey, have you ever tried making matzah lasagna? It's much easier to build than using traditional lasagna pasta. It's pretty good if you don't mind it being mushier than regular lasagna.... Anyway, Sista RT was definitely a pioneer... WMOT played a 3-peat of her songs this past Sunday morning on their Gospel show...pretty cool to hear her on [terrestrial] radio.....

[@lasagnasux4934]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz I might try the matzo lasagna. As an ethnic jew, I usually have some laying about. I have actually decided since making my username that the 'Helper' brand of food is actually the worst thing in existence, far worse than lasagna

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@lasagnasux4934 Amazing how that Jewdar works.............better than military radar tracking/missing spy balloons.................

[@kelvinheron3425]

A fantastic musician, who could play just about any instrument thrown (sometimes quite literally!) at him. A brilliant all-round entertainer. Most of all, just a lovely, lovely guy.

[@shwicaz]

Roy Clark is just adorable. Thanks for the reminder.

[@luthiersdaughter9134]

Roy was an AWESOME musician and a very comedic entertainer. I miss him.

[@nrsvlda70]

There will NEVER be another. Roy Clark was able to play anything with strings.. better than anyone who ever played anything with strings! There are a couple of videos of Roy playing with Johnny Cash.. singing this song. You might enjoy it! Thanks for a great reaction!!

[@JenniferSmith-sy2dg]

One of my favorites that he did is "Thank God and Greyhound She's Gone." He has been so very underrated.

[@dsusan17]

Roy Clark was one of the greatest musicians that has ever graced this earth. Please give his song Yesterday a listen.

[@par500dragon7]

Aside from his phenomenal musical talent, Roy was the consummate entertainer.

[@georgebliss5134]

Entertainment done right, old school. Roy Clark has always been one of my favorites,

[@lindaslater7782]

Roy Clark was one of the greatest! He was funny, he had a wonderful singing force, but the best part....the way he would play the instruments (guitar, banjo, violin/fiddle). May this subscriber recommend Dueling Banjos with Buck Trent and, of course, Roy Clark. Thanks for reacting!

[@td-12kx53]

While I have never been a country music fan, I have been a big fan of Roy Clark because he was the greatest banjo player who ever walked the face of the Earth! The guy is totally entertaining! And I do love Folsom prison blues!👍

[@loadedorygun]

Earl Scruggs would like a word lol😊

[@loadedorygun]

Roy is superb tho

[@luigipasquale3938]

Roy Clark was one of the greatest performers ever.. he could play anything with strings, even some horns.. absolute legend

[@lizzymoore54]

Roy Clark was a primo guitarist and comedian. Roy also sings, excellently. Grew up watching him on the ole’ t.v..😊

[@rabbakahn]

My father loved Roy Clark, and he introduced me to his music back then. Roy has been a pleasure to listen to ever since.

[@doobiedave9686]

Roy Clark is a stringed instrument genius who played a plethora of instruments and was also a good comedian, but he was also a serious musician whose hit Yesterday When I Was Young is worth a listen. ✌️

[@markmotley8516]

Underrated talent for sure. People need to take note of such artist like Mr. Roy Clark.

[@gmanette188]

One of the most under rated guitarist ever

[@shippenman5977]

Roy Clark was a master of stringed instruments

[@rickwilliamson9248]

Roy Clark was one of the most incredible but underrated guitarists in history. Because he was a country artist, he never got the recognition he truly deserved. If you want to see how great he was... watch him perform, 'Malaguena.' Jamel did a reaction to it previously.

[@user-jt2we1oc2g]

That was UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I LOVE ROY CLARK!❤

[@gardnerdan17]

I had never seen this before!! I really enjoyed it!! The thing I remember the most about Roy Clark was Hee Haw. He is a great banjo player as well!! Someone else you should check out is Jim Stafford. There is a live performance of him doing "Wildwood Weed" or "Classical Gas".

[@jameshobbs1460]

Roy Clark was multi talented and could play multiple instruments.. Funny.. Easy Goin.. Hee Haw showcased his humor.. many accolades, won many competitions and awards.. His life story is something to learn as well. One Heck of a Man!

[@barryshapiro3349]

Roy was once a guest star on “The Odd Couple” and played beautifully.

[@chuckdavis5300]

And Jamel should react to that performance!

[@jasonmatson4155]

I've seen that one....at the end, the stars of the show were just watching Roy in bewilderment.

[@jasongilbert2379]

I still consider Roy the Best Guitarist to ever live… not only did he play the guitar, along with anything that had strings… NOT MANY PPL CAN DO THAT!!!!

[@joeday4293]

You just think he's great on the guitar, until he picks up a banjo or a fiddle.

[@jasongilbert2379]

@@joeday4293 … that’s what I said!!

[@thompsrc]

Ive read that when Jimi Hendrix was asked what its like to be the best guitarist he replied 'i dont know, youll have to ask Roy Clark'.

[@1stsharkb8]

One of the most underrated musicians ever.

[@theresagallagher9161]

A true entertainer. When he was on stage he held your attention.

[@samzilla1281]

Stand up comedy and incredible skill, that's Roy Clark. The parts about Luther, Luther was the lead guitarist in Johnny Cash's band. Roy and Johnny were friends. There are several videos of them doing songs together.

[@patswanson2870]

Luther Perkins

[@joeday4293]

The great Luther Perkins, rest in peace. He said one of my favorite things about music I've ever heard in an interview once. The interviewer said that his solos were so beautifully simple, and ask him how he came up with that style. He responded, "A lot of pickers play a lot of notes searching for the right ones, and well... I guess I just found the right ones."

[@robertmartin532]

One of the greatest guitarists in the world!

[@ksanches]

Put any instrument in front of Roy and he could play it. A master musician and showman with a wicked sense of humor.

[@ciphernine7824]

Roy Clark could take the most somber tune and turn it into the most side-splitting laugh-riot you've ever seen. He was a man of many exceptional skills. Deserved more accolades than he received. Enormously underrated.

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

Roy Clark!!! The BEST!!!

[@mournblade1066]

Roy Clark was one of the greatest rockabilly guitarists of his time. Immensely talented.

[@DrMarkAinge]

"Thank God and Greyhound You're Gone" IS A MUST!!!

[@montymartell2081]

One of the best guitar players ever born

[@skylar5257]

Roy Clark is guaranteed one of if not should be on everyone’s Top 3 best guitarists of all time. The man is quite literally such an insanely talented player along with being a great showman as well just puts him ahead of so many others.

[@williamkinsey2985]

Roy Clark could play just about anything with strings. Also, an excellent voice and a great sense of humor.

[@dlmullins9054]

He lived near me and even donated money to build a new wing on our hospital. Best ever.

[@cathyheckman7415]

Johnny Cash wrote Folsom Prison Blues in 1953, released in 1955 on Sun Records. Beyond a great guitar and other string instruments player Roy Clark was a comedian. That’s why he hosted HeeHaw tv show all those years.Thanks for your video and the memories it brought back to me❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@johnk275]

You should react to Roy Clark doing Malagueña… it’s amazing, Roy could play anything with strings and in this song, the guitar talks

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

So glad you shared this with us! I used to watch him and Buck Owens on a variety show called, "Hee-Haw!" Roy was a virtuoso guitarist, and banjo player and I bet you didn't know it, he was a fiddle player too. He also played trombone, piano, trumpet, and drums! Truly a gifted musician, and I hope you do more of his songs. He was something else.

[@chasm351]

I've been a Roy Clark fan forever and never saw that version before.

[@pugowner1347]

This was one of the most talented men to walk the earth. He could play almost anything that had strings as well as the trumpet and trombone.

[@markalanbowers9938]

Roy's part of our lives, growin'-up..!

[@georgerhodes7663]

Rumor has it, that Eddie Van Halen was asked what it felt like, being the best guitarist in the world. Eddie replied " I wouldn't know, I've never met Roy Clark.

[@johnterpack3940]

Hands down the best guitarist ever.

[@JeffersonMills]

At the time of this performance, the Johnny Cash version was hugely popular. That allowed Clark to play with the song in his uniquely funny, virtuoso style in a way that would not have worked as well with an unknown song. Great reaction as usual!

[@melrose795]

I saw him in 1995 in a concert at his Theater in Branson, MO..such a great talent and show..And seemed like such a sweetheart of a man!!

[@teetee_555]

Roy Clark and Buck Owens hosted the TV show Hee Haw and ALL the stars were on Hee Haw....great show!!!!

[@rebellucy6200]

Roy could play guitar! One of the best.

[@schmidington]

That "old telephone cord' as you put it, Jamel, was the way they plugged in back in that day. I'm sure there are many of your viewers who don't even know what a phone cord is. The cables got more advanced as the technology progressed.

[@justmejoy124]

Man don't let ol Roy fool ya he's so funny but one of the greatest musicians of his time he could play those strings . Killa on banjo and guitar and not sure what else but loved his humor from back in the days like on Hee Haw too. He was a delight to watch.

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

Roy was not only a master guitar picker, but he was also an entertainer.

[@downhearted40]

Thank God and Greyhound and Yesterday are great Roy Clark songs. And I'll Never Pick Cotton He was very funny but so talented! The last 5 years have been sorrier without Roy Clark.

[@_UnicornSprinkles]

He's a distant cousin of my grandfather and they played baseball back in the day as kids. I grew up hearing lots of stories about them and family reunions on that side of the family were never dull.

[@jettechdonatkins]

Jamel,nothing against greats like Jimi Hendrix or SRV,but Roy was in a class by himself when it came to playing a guitar.Imagine what he could do if he wanted to play rock or any other type of music.He was shredding before that term came about.His humor was also over the top.Check him out playing Dueling Banjos with Buck Trent,that one will show more of his talent,or watch him play something serious.He and Chet Atkins maybe the top two guitar players there were!Thanks for this one!

[@AP-gb3eh]

Roy was a hell of a musician. He was magnificent on the guitar and banjo but always brought comedy too. Charming guy ☮️

[@MW-od8vu]

Roy Clark was one of the best guitarist that a lot of people have never heard of! 😉

[@zapataattack5843]

Check out the clip of Roy Clark when he guest starred on a popular tv show back in the day called, THE ODD COUPLE. Omgoodness, he plays the guitar for the 2 lead characters and it will blow your mind how good he is.

[@cherip4573]

Roy Clark a true legend.

[@edfrawley4356]

Multi instrumental. Roy mostly loved to entertain. He is missed. Love your reactions Jamal. Keep putting them out for us.

[@johnhughes3963]

RC..an accomplished guitar and banjo player! Hee Haw icon!! Good call Big J! Your getting close to the Iconic Anita Baker

[@jewls9697]

He was on Hee Haw from 1969-1997. You should try Dueling Banjo's with Roy Clark and Buck Trent!! I loved Hee Haw!! A ton of fantastic country music & people, plus funny as heck!! 🤣

[@buddysdad2004]

One of the best musicians of all times!

[@donnernoneya26]

One of the most talented guitarists ever!

[@calvinmckinney9303]

One of the greatest guitars of all time

[@mikeh3851]

I remember someone saying back in the 60's that Roy Clark could play anything with strings. He'd even make a gym shoe sound good. He was quite possibly one of the greatest guitarists of all time. A he played a mean fiddle, banjo, and cello too. If you want to see another good clip of Roy tickling the strings, look up Roy Clark, Odd Couple. And by the way, that was a Johnny Cash song.

[@jestertlsodx9897]

Roy is a top ten guitarist of all time. He has never got the credit he deserves. If its got strings, he could play it better than most.

[@jaleesaheath2746]

Roy clark is a genius with the guitar. Love watching him perform you should check out the odd couple with him he plays a couple of song but more seriously .

[@victorduffany7723]

Never knew it before now but Roy Clark is a genius.

[@terryduncan31]

He could clown around and play better than almost anyone and he could play multiple instruments just as well.

[@truthtruth935]

Roy Clark was an absolute badass.

[@macleadg]

There are several videos of Roy Clark playing music without the clowning, and they’re amazing, esp. Malagueña.

[@haroldcolby6329]

If you want to see Roy Clarks true musicianship talents check out Malaguena. Absolutely awesome! Thank you for showing this video too. I had never seen it before!

[@charleenhagerty3275]

Thank You James For All The Great Reactions God Bless You May The Lord Keep You Safe And Healthy Keep Them Coming

[@gregcissell345]

If it has strings Roy could play it you need to check out more of his stuff naturally a great musician and comedian.

[@jeanstrickland2445]

I love the joy on your face watching this 😊

[@vickyrussell1672]

I grew up listening to Roy Clark and the people on Hee Haw they were Awesome

[@lisaray9944]

One of the Legends so glad I was lucky enough to see him play live

[@ptournas]

Thanks, I love Roy Clark and have for many, many years but I never saw this video. What a treat!

[@susanliltz3875]

Roy Clark: “GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY “ Is really cool!! Great guitar playing!! He was amazing on the guitar and banjo !!

[@faithnyou1732]

That's a Johnny Cash original. But Roy was also one of the greats! Thanks for the reaction, Jamel! ✌💙✌

[@yvonnepeters1914]

Wow, that must of been from the 50's, just from the black and white. Yeah, Johnny did it first. You gotta check out Roy Clark doing 'Ghost Riders In The Sky ' on Bill Anderson's Country Family Reunion, it is awesome!!! And he did it after he had a stroke too! 👍

[@LaptopLarry330]

Roy Clark incorporated a lot of comedy as part of his repertoire as a solo artist in the years before he joined the cast of “Hee Haw” in 1969.

[@theresareynolds3133]

He does a great Johnny Cash impersonation among others. If it had strings Roy Clark could play it. He was in my little opinion one of the top 10 entertainers of all time.

[@andreleibee354]

multi-talented roy clark as full of ingenious ideas. i bet he was fun to know! an entertainer from head to toe! when he wanted to do a mellow or sombre tune he could bring that too. pick a genre and he could do it. and a genuine man, a gentleman who would forget more about guitar playing then most will ever know ;)

[@PhilPastor]

Great reaction, Jamal! Roy Clark was one of the best. My dad loved country music, and I remember as a child watching Roy every week on "Hee Haw". He was an amazingly talented musician.

[@gailvolm3862]

Only a master craftsman can make it look that easy.

[@johncarroll9489]

An amazing performer. You should do his song Yesterday When I was Young or Thank God and Greyhound Your Gone.

[@lefty3141591]

Roy Clark was a great performer. My suggestions Singing: Thank God and Greyhound Yesterday When I Was Young Instrumental Malaguena Duelin' Banjos 12th Street Rag Under The Double Eagle.

[@beckysullivan282]

Greatest guitarists ever!