Tony Rice ~ John Wilkes Booth

[@rdalin]

I requested this once at a bluegrass festival (Grey Fox). Jimmy Gaudreau told me it was so complex that it's only done in the studio.

[@billkammerzell9082]

Saw it done live in Easton Maryland at the Avalon. I don't why he'd say that? It was Tony with the Tony Rice Unit. Josh Williams did the vocal and played mandolin. Bryn Davies was on bass. It's really not that complex for musicians this good. Wyatt was also on guitar.

[@johnharrington2400]

If there’s room for another face on Mount Rushmore, make it Tony Rice’s. He is America.

[@r.ivangriffin2190]

Agreed! The man carried a copy of the U.S. Constitution in his wallet everyday and lived by it. I learned this in the book Still Inside - The Tony Rice Story.

[@redfoley9608]

@@johnharrington2400 make it JWB or TRUMP

[@allansbullet]

@@r.ivangriffin2190 I didn't realize there was a book about him, living in New Zealand! I'll look for that! Thanks mate!

[@johnsteele7201]

rest peacefully, Tony. you left so many gifts ...

[@ClarenceJWTR]

It's Christmas morning every day with Tony!!!

[@georgeschriever2506]

You left to soon

[@JeanneBlankenship-b2t]

Amen and amen

[@JeanneBlankenship-b2t]

We really do miss you but you are in one incredible choir now ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🌹❤️‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤍1️⃣💯🕊️🪽🌹🪽🇺🇸👼

[@jamiemonger8843]

Thanx Tony for improving the quality of life

[@greekflatpicker]

Jamie Monger +1 on that statement

[@Lombard005]

Absolute best male voice to ever sing bluegrass. Miss the voice and the pinnacle of guitar talent everyday.

[@allansbullet]

I'm an ex-pat Canadian and have lived in New Zealand for the past 51 years. The first I knew of Tony Rice was from an album I bought in a little record shop in Nelson, NZ called The Everyman that specialised in some pretty alternative music in the early 1980s. It was a David Grisman album called Hot Dawg (which I stil have!). I heard the guitar, especially the breaks, and said "Who the Hell is THAT???" I was completely blown away! And then went on to search for Tony Rice albums in ALL sorts of different places, including a record store in Cambridge, Massachusetts when I visited there, and Tower Records in Piccadilly in London!! I have a collection of just about every album he played on, except for "Manzanita" which my mother in Canada sent me on cassette, and subsequently wore out! I have almost ALL the rest on vinyl and CD, and love every one of them - I don't know, I might be missing some. And THIS song has always been one of my favorites - the rhythms are incredible! I haven't ever heard a version by Mary Chapin Carpenter - maybe this was the only time it was recorded?? Native American is a wonderful album too! RIP Tony - I was truly saddened to hear of your arthritis and your death. You are truly one of the greatest musicians the world has ever produced!

[@beckywilliams2211]

I am so grateful to have lived in a time to see Tony perform. God blessed him with so much talent. RIP Tony, there will never be another one like you. 🙏

[@giovannicucca2042]

thank you for everything Tony, you’ll always be the greatest. Rip G.C.

[@behall808]

I will never tire of this song and production. Looking at the 12 thumbs-down, I can only assume that there are people who randomly scroll through videos and thumbs-down all of them. There is no other explanation.

[@donyoung7874]

Maybe they're neo-confederates still pissed that they lost the Civil War.

[@uberhandle42]

Look up "timeless" in the dictionary; you're bound to see a picture of Tony. Our world misses this man.

[@johnharrington2400]

Tony Rice remains what he will always be, an enormous figure in America, the greatest of them all.

[@jamesbrassfield7498]

Grew up listening to Tony Rice. One of the all time greats as a flat picker. Playing for the Lord no doubt.

[@erwinskitty]

so many comments on this site from folks who want to turn music into a competition, and say that some song or some artist is "the best." so i'll just say that this song is perfect. the songwriting, the performance, the production, everything about it. an absolute jem. what a pity that so few have ever heard it.

[@cornstorm666]

RIP Tony Rice 12/25/2020, your talents were amazing..you touched my life in so many ways for so many years..thank you

[@cornstorm666]

Praying for your life Tony...thank you for so many wonderful years of genius

[@Don-em4kc]

The master at work. Rip Tony Rice

[@alanbruce8632]

This song was written by Mary Chapin Carpenter. She was commissioned by Tony Rice to write it because of his fascination with the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy. R. I. P., Tony. You are sorely missed for your musical talents.

[@tippimail1]

Saw the Bluegrass Album Band at Grass Valley,Ca.in around 1987.Of course,they were great.Tony is one of my favorite guitarists and singers ever.Wonderful song and album.

[@rosemariefigueroa305]

This is a beautiful song. I love the singers voice also.

[@cbasalt12754]

That's Tony too. He sings and plays

[@Robinhood179]

Absolutely love this song. Tune, words, everything...

[@wrp3621]

Wow, just found this one, and it might be my new favorite T. Rice tune. A true American Original, keep his spirit alive!

[@SuperJayfive]

Favorite picker.. Favorite singer too!

[@garysoucy7758]

My favorite tony rice song by my favorite bluegrass guitar player. Reminds me of growing up around my father.

[@Marss13z]

Thank you for all the enjoyment your music lavished on us.

[@richardmindemann6935]

How good is this? Great, great performance by all on this masterpiece by MC Carpenter. So thankful for all Tony's wonderful vocal recordings. He was as good a singer as an instrumentalist, and that's saying something! Also, we've all noticed that Tony only played with the best. His recorded legacy is phenomenal!

[@ramiran8685]

Love the song, heard it on the radio and I'm glad I heard it.

[@sonoman9095]

I love this song

[@peerman2006]

It's nice when the songwriter is recognized. Usually you see comments on KZbin like "This version is better than the original." If I'm not mistaken, this was written for Tony Rice by Mary Chapin Carpenter.

[@steveblanchard2712]

You're correct!!!!

[@JamesHarris-hl2bm]

You are correct. MCC did write this.

[@bluegrassrules9967]

Wow!....I did not know this. Great song!

[@catherinetodd]

Correct. Mary Chapin Carpenter. did write this song. Thanks.

[@mitchrodee]

Julie Bladel , she talked about how he sort of challenged her to write it. countrymusichalloffame.org/podcast/episode-5-mary-chapin-carpenter/

[@davidhoxit4274]

Thanks Tony! With so many great songs, you sir are truly irreplaceable. I am forever in your debt and thanks!!!!

[@josephklon]

The lady can write a song...Great

[@beaveittoleaver2327]

The Legend of all music Legends. Mr. Tony Rice - RIP ❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@JeanneBlankenship-b2t]

Love Tony rice finest guitar player ❤🤍🪽🌹🪽🔥💯🤩

[@jimmymarshall8968]

Tony, I only met you once at The Foggy Hollow Bluegrass gathering. Summer Wages remains my favorite. Long may you run Brother!

[@allansbullet]

Summer Wages - written by one of the greatest Canadian songwriters ever - Ian Tyson.

[@MuliebritySmith]

Incredible tune.

[@danieljulian4676]

Masterpiece song by a superior songwriter, performed in quintessence by Rice and his band.

[@KingStreetBluegrass]

In the Name of God and Dixie... A great tune. April 14th the day of his assassination

[@safeandsound100]

Great song. Glen Parker

[@davidhoxit4274]

Wish I could have met you sir! The speed, clarity, and syncopation of this song will never be matched. Thank you for inspiring me to pick up the guitar!

[@justifiedFaith209]

Ol flux is just is so smooth on this.

[@extremecheddarswityomom]

Jerry and Tony- no better match. Their playing is untouchable together.

[@patrickroark3035]

There's two masters on this earth.Theres God and then there's Tony rice.

[@keithrobbins3169]

We'll miss you god bless you tony

[@rosemariefigueroa305]

Beautiful

[@jamescastle1287]

Rest In Peace ✌️ Rice

[@arthurogle7581]

Anyone know what LBJ said after signing the Civil Rights Act of 1965? "I just gave the South to the Republican Party"!!!!! I've played guitar for 72 years and Bluegrass guitar and Bass for 45 years. And.Belonged to 3 different Semi Pro BG bands.

[@maynardweaver7505]

Adding all those years up makes you an old son of a bitch

[@pinrod8475]

Very interesting, I have always said that Lincoln’s assignation was a northern conspiracy. Lincoln was going to welcome the south back in with open arms and do right by them. Many any in the north opposed this and wanted to see the south suffer, and we did.

[@RocketKirchner]

Tony Rice R.I.P.

[@RIPDixie1865]

Such a based song and artist

[@Kore7907]

Mary Chapin Carpenter wrote this song for Tony Rice. : )

[@reitahaugstad9868]

Thank you John W.

[@cornstorm666]

What pandemic? BLM, 2020..thank you Tony.

[@davidlinscott3382]

tony a boy from dixie, and a hippie.

[@jamescastle1287]

He was born in California you idjut

[@jamescastle1287]

He died yesterday you idjut

[@maynardweaver7505]

Tony was born in Danville, Virginia

[@soonerschooner8384]

RIP TR

[@bobcombs9685]

Song written by Mary Chapan Carpenter

[@ZionForman]

um, good

[@TheDWlover]

only real ones know this song

[@cbasalt12754]

Listen to this song before they ban it lol

[@DeadEyedTye]

Christian Basulto Very true

[@cbasalt12754]

God and Dixie are dying lol

[@richarddrizzle]

You can't ban history; I and probably thousands others know this by heart. Sadly, objective viewpoints of history is going out of style though nonetheless.

[@cbasalt12754]

I'm just afraid that KZbin, media, and other platforms are going to remove things like this and other things. For example, Dukes of hazzard was taken off TV land. If they take it off amazon, only people who own it can enjoy it. Difficult times.

[@billjackson3919]

A Mary Chapin Carpenter tune,,,

[@enklaev1933]

Sic Semper Tyranis

[@enklaev1933]

@@juliebladel658 well he wasnt commiting treason it was assassination which is different

[@enklaev1933]

@@juliebladel658 I respect the confederacy I respect those who dont surrender and I respect john wilkes booth he didnt do anything wrong

[@enklaev1933]

@@juliebladel658 just last week the united states attempted to assassinate the Venezuelan president its sonething the us gas done dozens of times john wilkes booth didnt do anything the united states wouldnt have done themeselves

[@enklaev1933]

@@juliebladel658 a few monthes ago if you remember the us assassinated general soleimani was that not despicable?

[@enklaev1933]

@@juliebladel658 the united states is a corrupt morally void nation which terrorizes the international community and defends injustice it's a nation which has long overstayed its welcome in the world I'm grateful that john did all could to end this horrible union

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

Always unto tyrants

[@niokkota]

The killer of president Abraham Lincoln ?

[@catherinetodd]

Right, Booth assassinated President Lincoln. Not sure why someone would write a song about this murderer.

[@johnmichael1594]

+Catherine Todd - the song isn't about JWB, it's about a historical event. or are you a triggered snowflake who believes history needs to be sanitized to prevent anyone's feeling from being hurt? it's about how a person can commit them most heinous of acts when they believe their cause is so great it justifies anything. kinda like SJWs and antifa and the sicko left believe it's ok to incite others to assassinate DJT, for "the cause." you know this song was written by a woman, right?

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

Come down John. No need to belittle someone who has an opinion different from your own.

[@onceler12345]

I hate john wilkes booth but rip hope you in a better place ❤❤❤

[@jaretcarter5824]

6 more that cant hear it thunder

[@redfoley9608]

Love Booth.

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

???

[@redfoley9608]

@@IndianOutlaw1870 what are you questioning boy? T’was an act of war. Are you a yankee or just plum stupid?

[@davidlinscott3382]

who gets the guitar? old clarence white guitar. yep who gets it?

[@kevinmoyer6224]

It should go up for auction. And a respectful Starting price should be $10 million

[@davidlinscott3382]

no auction! Bluegrass hall of fame is my vote!

[@kevinmoyer6224]

@@davidlinscott3382 if you want that guitar to sit in a glass case for eternity... that guitar could shape future generations of bluegrass. But to each their own

[@davidlinscott3382]

nope the guitar has had her time. she needs to be encased. his music will live forever. the kids need to learn from the sound,...two great musicians is enough for her. she needs either encased . or tottally kept in his family, period.

[@kevinmoyer6224]

@@davidlinscott3382 #opinions