Wil Maring - Arkansas Traveler

[@jakkiselbstdenker1789]

hunderte Mal gehört und hunderte Mal begeistert. Danke Wil !!! J.J.

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

BEAUTIFUL! . . . and the guitar playing!

[@Joaquinus2008]

Peaceful feeling, a wonderful voice, here in Spain, we have few opportunities to listen so stupendous singers as you Wil, a geat hug (sorry my english)

[@brinsleybrat]

First time I've ever heard the words to Arkansas Traveler. I doubt , after hearing your rendition, that I'll want to listen to anyone else's. And to be able to do it with such ease and passion from a cozy chair speaks volumes to your talents as a singer and musician. Kudos.

[@gtrglenn]

Puts a lump in my throat everytime I hear you play this one.

[@zencaper]

Your just beautiful......... Love your music and your heart Roger

[@acebowen8346]

This is my favorite Wil...just something about it I really enjoy.

[@sierradi1]

Beautifully sung and played, and I love the new words. This was my favorite song that my dad used to pick.

[@scottholst6172]

Year after year I keep coming back to this one...something about this video is magical...it's #1 in my book...thanks Wil

[@stepen2001]

I got to see you and Robert at Southeastern Illinois College in February, He played that grand piano and you sang "You Don't Know Me". He sure can play those strings! It was great! It was an incredible concert! "Djangos Waltz" and "Don't Fence Me In" made me happy! Thank You!

[@MarieMandolin]

Really nice.I heard the music thousands of times but this is the first time I have heard the words to it. This lady is a very good guitar player and a good singer. I enjoyed this. Marie

[@Muhlenburger]

After hearing this, I feel so relaxed... thanks Wil. You look like my pastor's daughter I knew in high school days in Muhlenburg County, Kentucky. I had a crush on her... : )

[@hughandjude1995]

@WilMaring please please please put out a song book SOOOOON I want to learn how to play like you do very inspiring.

[@jmickormac7458]

Favorite Arkansan song. Best version! If I wasnt married...

[@WilMaring]

hi, sorry, i have not written out tabs to this yet. I need to though, cause there have been alot of inquiries. The best I can do is give you a lesson on how to play it. its not hard, if I can do it, you can too. I would like to put out a songbook sometime soon on the most popular songs. thanks for asking...

[@WilMaring]

This is on the Wil Maring/Robert Bowlin Duo cd, which can be ordered from my website, thanks for liking the tune!

[@stevewhite3649]

I love the videos you make from home ..... you may not agree but I think their some of the best ...... !!!!!

[@breshdigitaltv]

Love it.. Wil, you're too cool! Don't stop..

[@mississippichris]

Who are the six grinches who gave this a thumbs down?? Beautifully transporting.😃

[@TheBanjopilot]

So that's how you make a public domain song sound great, fantastic, well come home good....

[@JohnKoellischSongwriter1]

I've already commented once on this. It struck me as very nice then. Quite amazing how someone can take an old traditional tune and make something new and fresh of it. It's grown on me and I keep coming back for another listen. Thanks Wil.

[@gtrpkr1]

I saw you guys in West Plains,Mo at the old time music fest.I enjoy your music.Good luck in the new year

[@ruotze]

Really very nice,...i like the WHOLE atmosphere of this!

[@johndavis6119]

Beautiful!

[@JohnKoellischSongwriter1]

Very nice. A rare and tender version. I've never heard it sung and played this way.

[@USNAVDC]

I love this Wil!

[@tonedr]

great playing and one of the nicest videos i've ever seen on YT! Thanks for sharing, dale

[@MrMediaTN]

fantastic and peaceful!.. loved it!

[@osovagabundo1]

a comment on Chuck brodskys page brought me here. glad I did. beautiful music.

[@WilMaring]

thank you!! I am glad you like it!

[@tomstraydog]

So happy this song is on the new CD Wil, great album. It made it from Cobden to Wisconsin in one day!

[@pickermike]

Killer stuff! Love your voice and performance. You are truely inspired. Mike

[@farnorthpicker56]

I've never heard this song., we just pick the tune. What a beautiful job!!! I subscribed...

[@rickshunter1]

I Love that song you do it so well

[@jonb4498]

Love this! Just the simplicity of the voice and guitar makes it beautiful. :)

[@stevelynx3273]

Maring is my tribe name😆...TQ for good song wil

[@Poco50guitar]

Very nice job, first time i have heard it sung before.

[@markyateman3381]

Just makes me smile!

[@insureman76]

This is excellent!!!!!

[@JohnKoellischSongwriter1]

I would say you put a lot of originality to this tune. It has the essence of the old traditional tune, but with your lyrics, phrasing and interpretation it is very original, very beautiful, and one of the most enjoyable pieces on KZbin.*****

[@michaeldavila2325]

Beautifully done.

[@pontepolentepontepi]

Very sweet song and beautiful harmonics on guitar! Brava :-))

[@MundoLingow]

Otra favorita, me encanta su manera de cantar.

[@jameswillwhat]

fantastic playing, i'm really impressed :D I wish you were comin closer to Iowa! i'd come see ya for sure

[@gtrglenn]

I really like the way you approach the guitar arrangement. Great choices!

[@willythewave]

Beautifull as good as any main stream! 5***** Thank you Ron!!!

[@homeskillet1962]

Please come to Texas soon

[@amccann7]

Wow! That was absolutelu beautiful; you're the next Emmy_Lou! But your voice is one like i've never heard b4; and really awesome guitaring!

[@ShasCho]

Very cool, Wil. I am delighted to have stumbled across your channel. The ambience in this video is perfect. Lovely tune, heartwarming delivery. 5 stars

[@curiousgeorge555]

Excellent musicianship! Nice style! ~cg5

[@FenderBndr1]

Great Job!!!!

[@WilMaring]

no I don't have the words out anywhere yet, it's one of the newer ones.. I made up the words, so no wonder you haven't heard them. Glad you like it!

[@WilMaring]

my dad plays piano. We had instruments laying around, and everybody plays alittle, but I was the only one who took some lessons and got sort of serious about playing out.

[@truthhunter5886]

Wow. Which was better? The voice or guitar? Lovely.

[@bartolemeo]

Another lovely one, Wil. -Matt (MySpace)

[@bigd522524]

Amazing talent !:D

[@MelBesher]

Hey Wil, this was a standout for me the other night, mighty pretty in this video. :)

[@KOSNERMUSIC]

Beautiful, nice original, thanks for sharing stringtheories25, 5* A.D.

[@WilMaring]

no, its an open G tuning, but capoed on the 5th fret to be in C. DGDGBD

[@bluewing04]

Thanks this is great*****

[@CvgGuitarPlayer]

Great job! David

[@hannahsfive]

beautiful

[@rhopen]

Hey there. This is really really good. Enjoyed it a lot. -Ron

[@WilMaring]

hey there, glad you like it. I don't have it on a cd yet. It'll be on the next one I guess. I don't know if it will be just me, or me and one or two others. Depends on how bold I feel.... I guess if you are just desperate, I could record something real quick on my computer and send.

[@sammyr4y]

Not the version I was looking for but I thumbed it up

[@WilMaring]

@tre1120 hey there, I am not originally a banjo player, but I did learn a few licks when I was 16. Its open G banjo tuning, so I could use a couple of those licks plus a few more I made up. sorta also inspired by some of those Celtic fingerstyle players, though I am playing with a pick.

[@Bongo2Gonzo]

Makes my heart skip.... tuned, capo.... and it just sounds amazing..... Wish I could sit with you for an hour and... pick & bang strings.

[@roberthand1731]

Just in case you don't know it. I love you. You are such a warm embrace. Just saying.

[@JohnKoellischSongwriter1]

I can think of two hit songs right away that used Bach melodys (Traditional). The Toys "A Lover's Concerto" and Procol Harum "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" - Each was as new and as original as this song.

[@dArLeNewk]

very nice!!

[@toostonedtocare]

assolutamente eccellente!! ;-)

[@psychospeakempire]

very nice.

[@IrishDaddi]

perfection

[@romapsychic]

verry nice! love it! 5 stars!lol jim

[@SteveOSpielberg]

Thank you finding me through Mauras my space page

[@ffranzone]

Semplicemente, Brava

[@myrio1]

Ok, I give up! I have looked all over for the lyrics of the version you are playing Wil. If there somewhere please let me know if not, let me know that too. As a singer songwriter, I really appreciate your appoach and originality to this gem of a song. Thx!

[@craigschirato]

perfect.

[@WilMaring]

no, we've never played there, I want to!! I've been in contact with them a few times, but they won't commit to a date. A little frustrating.

[@GanShin]

Hi Wil, could you please tell me, what the open G Banjo tuning is! I use different open tunings but never came across this one. As for open G I use D-B-G-D-G-D. (from bottom to top) But this is different, right?

[@WTFFTW3567]

Hey Wil, any concerts coming up in Illinois?

[@sammyr4y]

My dog is from Arkansas (Arkensaw)

[@marycoyote]

Oh, I luv bluegrass folk!! =) Is that only one guitar in the song??? happy 2008 =) xoxo

[@scawa1952]

Beautiful Very beautiful simple arrangement. Are the words available on line? I've played this song ala Steve Kaufman for a while, but never heard words to it.... Love it.

[@b8kersfield]

Hi Wil. Happy New Year! Looked for the lyrics for Arkansas Traveler by you, but could not find them anywhere. Are they written down somewhere that I could get them? I just figured out the guitar part (except the very last closing part-I'll get that soon). It is a fun tune. Thanks you for your music. Jeff

[@WilMaring]

i can email you these if you still need them. otherwise, on the cd, they are easier to hear. the song is on the Duo cd with Robert Bowlin.

[@PHJimY]

What album is this on Wil, and where can I get it? A fan and fellow D-21 player

[@bbjorkyt]

Beautiful version, is that DADGAD tuning?

[@lthornto]

Sis Draper!

[@PHJimY]

But with Brazilian rosewood instead of mahogany back & sides.

[@judywelte8595]

Would really appreciate the tab on this...soon. Or a private lesson. Seriously!

[@piotrpiotr3054]

Wow

[@WilMaring]

thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@WilMaring]

its an old d-21. almost like a d18.

[@uncledave10]

Very nice ***** :o)tm

[@WilMaring]

if you really need them, I can send them to you, or buy the cd, they are easier to hear out on the cd, cause my guitar isn't drowning me out.

[@WilMaring]

sorry, Rob, I don't have a cd that is just me alone, I don't feel confident enough about my playing to just play all alone, maybe someday... but you are more than welcome to purchase a cd with me plus some great pickers. I'd appreciate that.

[@WilMaring]

@tre1120 gosh, Its hard to explain how to play this except to say, its not hard. Tune it like a banjo in open G, capo to the 5th or whatever key to sing, and then follow my fingers on the video. Its really pretty easy. If it wasn't I couldn't play it. If you come over, I will give you a lesson on it. I give guitar lessons.

[@ScottyWig]

You guys have to get some thinner sounding guitars, , , lol, , , hard to hear your sweet vocal, , great stuff!

[@dolinman]

beautiful