Clifton Hicks - William Hall - 1947 Bacon "Belmont" Banjo 

All aboard Clifton Hicks time machine, one minute I am minding my own business in England,next moment I'm strolling through rural America.I cannot think of any other musician who can capture so authentically the true essence of another age.Remarkable.

For months this guy thought about that moment. "How will I reunite with my fair lady? The object of my heart's desire, for whom I so yearn? Oh, I know, I'll make her think I died a grisly death by cannon ball on some distant shore. She'll be hysterical. Yeah, women love having their hearts shattered with dire news. I'll not crank crouched behind yonder barrel of salt-pork on that evening, no sir." Good one, Bill. So romantic.

This bright sunny hillside 🔥

That Belmont sounds great, very distinct but not harsh. Great story song! Interesting how it switched to 3rd person 3 times. Love some of the language and lines, like "her parents flew upon me." Also love the last line and the abrupt ending you chose. Those were rough times back then. Glad I didn't live then. :-) Thanks for sharing this!

Was waitin' for some deer to pop their heads out of the tree line to take a listen to this one. 🎶🪕🎶

Not going to lie, I looked him up very interesting. Thanks

You have a great voice, please more singing. You voice is sooo fitting to this music.

Love this man He is REAL.

Beautiful September Sunday song. Feels like Home. Thanks man.

That Bacon sounds great Clifton and great tune!Your playing is spot on as usual 👍

You have a very "authentic" sound. Not enough people attempt that. It's great!

Don't usually see you playing a resonator!

Such wonderful sounds and feelings you're able to illicit with these instruments. More of your music should be available on streaming services.

Many different lyrics and sentiments with these they are from and of folk Clifton this Is very lovely x

Man ! I really dig your whole Style brother . You elegantly bridge the past and the future in the Now . What a Divine sound you Have . Thank You for putting what you do ,out in the world. You always uplift my day with your sound . Much Respect. Aloha from Kauai.

Excellent.. 🪕😁

I liked the tune as soon as you started playing . I think I heard the song in my early childhood on the radio .Well done heartfelt storytelling.

It's always a good day when I get a notification from you! Your music is good for the soul

Now I know the sounds of heaven!!!

Yes Yes keep them coming Hicks love it

Amazing as always. So hard to believe people can play like this and sing at the same time. Never ceases to amaze me. Great 👍

the mountain ambience is always a nice touch to these tunes. great performance as always.

Mighty fine.

Love the toilet veneers!

You've provided me a prompt for a story, thank you.

Splendid!

When I was a fair and a tender boy In old Frisco I did dwell, It was there I courted a fine young lady Who lived near Shelbyville. I courted her daily I courted her nightly Until her parents flew up on me, We'll have you shipped out across the ocean We'll have you sent to sea! We'll have you shipped out upon the ocean Little Molly you'll never see! I sailed and I sailed all across the ocean Until I come to my own seaside, If Molly's alive and I can find her I will make her my lawful bride. As I was a walking the street that morning That bright and golden street, A cold drop of rain fell just as it happened Little Molly I chanced to meet. Good morning good morning you fine young lady Would you fancy one like me? O no my mind is on a young farmer Who's lately been sent to sea. Describe him describe him O do describe him Describe your man to me, Perhaps I've seen him and am acquainted For I've just returned from sea. He is tall and he is slender He's pretty as he can be, His eyes are blue and his hair is curly No man but him suits me. O yes I saw him and am acquainted He went by the name William Hall, A French cannonball passed clean through his body He's dead I saw him fall. To hear the screams of that fine young lady Was enough to make me tell her the truth, I said I am William your long lost farmer Returning to marry you. Then he picked her up all in his two arms And kisses gave her three, Yes I am William your long lost lover Returning to marry thee. Then they locked their loving arms close together And to the church did go, Today they are married to one-another Parents willing I do not know.

Absolute banger. The banjo has always baffled me. In cripple creek co there were banjo players on they street and man could they work magic on them. Same as you.

Beautiful song on a beautiful banjo with a beautiful sound

I love this song. Great job😁

Great music ! Thanks !

Clifton, nicely done ! I always enjoy your ballads.

Great! I love the music you save for us.

Beautiful tune

I just love your videos.

5:11 I love happy endings 🥰

beautiful!

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That playing is dizzyingly crisp and precise, always impressive!

French cannon ball.....the sorrow. Wonderful tune

Awesome! Tab coming for us Patreon members?

William has a strange sense of humor and his lady fair has poor facial recognition. Regardless, this performance is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

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I love your music. Is there a way I can show you one of my poems please Clifton?

Do you play any life shows?

Love the story and the tune. Is there an instrumental only ?

I have a new favorite song, do you sing lake pontchartrain?

clifton, do you still have this banjo?l

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everyone tells me I look like Clifton Hicks

Cool bluegrass ,always wanted to play the banjo ,but found my calling on the harmonica, i play the blues now!!!,check me out sometime

научи меня игре на банджи я хочу очень стать американским ковбоем мои предки оттуда

stop makin it look so easy 😂