When I started band in junior high, the teacher said he didn't want to see anybody tapping their foot. He said "real musicians" didn't do that. These two masters proved him wrong!
I was in an elementary school band and played the trombone. My band teacher chewed me out every day for tapping my heel instead of my toe. He demanded that we tap our toes. I was too much into sports to be in a band after elementary school.
agreed. the one i had was a big fat hateful & self-hating man who would not let me march with the band. he claimed they did not have uniforms to fit me!! i wore a size 10!!! he was also known for throwing his counting batons at us. he was a horrible person. why/how did we put up with him?
Roy was a great talent so was Glen. One thing about Roy was he never hogged the spotlight. He always featured promising young musicians to give them the exposure. He was truly a great man.
Neither did Glen hog the spotlight, he played with so many on the Glen Campbell Good Time Hour. Plus all the songs he was playing as a session player with the wrecking crew.
Glen was an amazing guitarist and a golfing buddy of Alice Cooper. Alice tells a story about the time Eddie Van Halen asked Alice if he could arrange for him to get a lesson with Glen.
You should see Glen Campbell playing the William Tell Overture, he plays the 12 string guitar on top of his head for a portion of it… amazing !!! RIP Glen and Roy
@roblettman9491 I've heard and read Lolly Vegas from band Redbone, Eric Clapton, Terry Kath, and a few more I can't remember at this moment. Lol According to Pat Vegas, Jimi Hendrix, inspired the musicians to form an all-Native American rock group. (Hendrix himself stated that Lolly Vegas was his favorite guitarist and biggest influence in music). They signed as the band 'Redbone' .
Two EXPERTS LOVING to play with another equal; Masters of both guitar and ego. Earth misses these maestros capable of ANYTHING in any genre on strings having exquisite voices as well. Their talent and skill bring joy to so many even after all these years. RIP Roy and Glen. 🙏🏼🌹🌹🙏🏼
Even for us old folks, RU-vid gives us a chance to look back at the great music and performers we grew up with, and because of folks like you, it's great knowing that it's touching new generations. Thank you
Hi Sebs! I’m probably one of your older viewers (I’m 59) but it’s really great to see you exploring this older music and really enjoying it and appreciating what amazing artists we had - especially Queen! I use to watch Hee-Haw when it was originally on, and while it was a fun and a bit silly show, things like this show what truly amazing musicians they were as well. Thanks for sharing!
My dad was a great guy in many ways but he could be a music snob 😅. He didn't like Hee Haw or country music much. I loved when the weather was good and he played golf on Saturday then dinner after bc I would watch Hee Haw. I'm 67 so this was also b4 country was cool. When he got too old to drive and I drove him to appts and errands I'd play my CDs. He came to appreciate music I loved. He liked Randy Travis a lot. He's proof u can teach an old dog new tricks. Oh yes...one more thing. He also tried to learn guitar and that was a turning point too bc he realized it wasn't that easy at all. He loved the show Columbo too and Johnny Cash played the bad guy one week and he began to like his music too.
They had such fun together! Trading the lead back and forth seamlessly. Picking so fast I can barely follow their fingers! Nashville isn’t going anywhere and we still have Waylon!
I was lucky enough to see Glen on his farewell tour. I grew up watching him on this show, HeeHaw, as well as on his summer series, Goodtime Hour. He’s self taught & was a member of the Wrecking Crew. A group of studio musicians who recorded the backing music for so many bands from the 60’s & 70’s. In an interview after his death, Alice Cooper gave an interview. In it, he mentioned that Eddie Van Halen wanted guitar lessons from Glen. You should check out his performance of the William Tell Overture when Glen plays the guitar while it’s on his head. I was born in 1958. I’ve had such a great life in music & was lucky enough to see over 100 performers. Bless you & your family.
First of all you guys are adorable. Your reaction to the unexpected never fails to make me smile. I am 78. This is my history. All of this music from 1955 to late 1990's is my music. Along with the all time greats like Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael and Glen Miller. It holds all of my memories of Elementary School,High School, College, Marriage and Babies. Also,I Love Bonnie to bits. Love your reactions to her. She realized that older Blues greats were being forgotten so became determined to bring them out of the shadows and tour with her. I enjoy reading the comments and I learn something new about the artist and the music every time. Thank you.
I have so much respect for their guitar talent. That said, my hero growing up on the guitar was another country guitarist, Chet Atkins. I would suggest checking him out. Another clean guitarist with real talent.
Yes, Chet was amazing. There is a video on YT with Chet and Mark Knopfler playing together. The groove is different but the vibe is the same. 2 masters just jammin'.
I was a classic rock and punk drummer for years. I thought I had played with some of the best guitar players there were in my area until I set in with a country band for a gig. These two middle aged gentlemen absolutely BLEW me away!! I was SO humbled by what I witnessed. I’ll always sing the praises of country guitar players now. They are amazing.
I’ve seen this video many times and I watch Glen Campbell and Roy Clark since they started! What I enjoy is seeing you enjoy it and your conversion to appreciating country music! Love your channel!
As a teen in the 70’s my life was rock but country was on tv and all the guest shows and us teens always had respect for legends like Roy and glen. The humbleness of Roy in giving glen the floor is what country was about then. Sadly all things change. Always a delight to see you and other young ones enjoying rock or country from the 60’s and 70’s. I’m so glad it was preserved.
Clark was always amazing. Some may dismiss him because his early fame came from the country comedy appearances on TV. Glen was a very respected session player with the Wrecking Crew and others. Amazing since he never learned to read music. Both were Masters at their craft.
I'll repeat here what I've said on other reactions to this - if you want to listen to a vocal version, it's worth trying Burl Ives who does it a bit slower and his distinctive voice has a rather haunting quality which goes well with the lyrics. He is better known for children's novelty songs like I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, but I rather like the way he sings this one. He is said to have done the very first cover of it in 1949, a year after it's release.
Just remind me of my childhood every weekend when we watch Hee Haw. That's the show and that was Grandpa Jones that introduced them. It was a weekly variety show about country music and hillbilly life. Both of my parents were raised in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia so a lot of my relatives are a lot like the characters on the show and I loved it! Now my husband is retired from the military and we're living in the Appalachian mountains in my grandmother's house. Great memories!
I wish I could relocate the video, but there was one when Cash was with the Highwaymen (Cash, Nelson, Jennings and Kristofferson), and he sang the lead on "Ghost Riders", and to me that was the most haunting version, because it seemed to me that you could hear the impending mortality in Johnny's voice.
2 of the best guitarists to ever hit Nashville - They were true GOAT's - neither had an ego - they were great & they did know it & they shared their talent with others!!!!
Those two are amazing! The guy playing bass guitar is Charlie McCoy, one of the best harmonica players in the world. He was also the music director for the show that this clip was from, Hee Haw. Great reaction bro!
I remember my mother listening to the Sons of the Pioneers sing this on the radio when I was little, in the 50's. Then Loren Green of Bonanza fame sang it. I love Ghost Riders in the Sky. There are some rock versions, too.
They remind me of my late father. I was his tomboy and he walked on water as far as I am concerned. He loved his Hee Haw and The Grand Ole Opry. So I grew up watching these men. Thanks for the memories Seb
Seeing these two greats and great friends performing together reminds me of SRV and Jeff Healey performing together. There is just something special that happens when you have two guys who really appreciate each other and enjoy performing together team up to knock one out of the park. And Glen is about the only person I have ever seen Roy look at with so much admiration for his ability. Such an enjoyable performance!
Roy Clark was the guitarist in Wanda Jackson's band. Her records from the late 1950's and early 1960's were so good. Just listen to Funnel of Love, Let's Have a Party and Fujiyama Mama. Mind blowing!
They were among the most highly sought studio musicians (may they both rest in peace). Roy Clark's "Yesterday When I was Young" & "Thank God and Grayhound" are among my favourites. Glen Campbells' "Wichita Lineman" & "Galveston" are among a string of his hits.
Roy Clark could play anything with strings, he was a master. Glen Campbell was one of the most sought after session guitar players before he became a star and after.
Great reaction/admiration for these two legends! And.. also want to mention the men behind them; these guys who were back-up for many artists on this weekly show (Hee Haw), and they could also play with anyone and on anything with strings!!
I love watching these two play now and I loved watching with my dad when I was a kid. I can only dream of playing that well but it definitely makes me want to go pick up my guitar.
Tommy Johansson did this song for his song of the week last Friday. He even wore cowboy boots and had ghosts flying through all the time. He is the best guitarist I've ever seen. 😊❤
While Glen and Roy were pretty much labeled country artists, both of them could play ANY genre of music. One of Glen's earliest albums was solely instrumental. I think there is even a video of Glen during an interview demonstrating different genres. As a former member of the Wrecking Crew - studio musicians in the 60s, they played for everybody from Frank Sinatra to Elvis to Sonny and Cher. And if you like Roy Clark, check out his biggest single "Yesterday When I Was Young." Thanks, Sebs.
First off, that was from a TV Show called Hee Haw. Grandpa introduced them ("Hey Grandpa, whats for dinner?) They were both amazing guitarists, Roy Clark plays a mean banjo. I hate that we lost Glenn to Alzheimers. I remember the first time I saw this I was amazed!! I miss the Saturday night show Hee Haw. Clean, family fun and introduced a lot of acts. You should check out the show. Loved watching your reaction.😊
This is a great instrumental song version of the song. Now you need to react to the lyrics. Several legendary country musicians did the song. The Highwaymen are 4 country music legends that got together for the fun of it. It would be a good one to do
As a kid growing up I was basically a rock, r&b kind of guy but I made sure every week to make sure I watched hee-haw. I'm not sure about Roy but I know for certain that Glen was a preferred studio guitarist back in the day. Glen was also a crossover type guy. Some of his music was played on the rock and pop radio stations back then too.
Sebs, love your channel. These two were my childhood. By the way Geoff Castellucci has done a cover of Ghost Riders and Unshaken from Red Dead Redemption in full on cowboy attire .Well worth checking out
Another great review! I had a thought, what about a special extended length episode taking a look at the three early 70's Spanish language songs that hit the charts in the USA: Oye Como Va by Santana, Eres Tu by Mocedades and (my favorite) Suavecito by Malo.
Sebs, I'm here to watch how YOU react when you hear this. Knowing you are a guitarist, I know your mind will be totally blown. I've been a fan of both of them for 50 years or so.
Another good reaction video - these guys were awesome! If you haven't already, check out Tommy Emmanuel playing Classical Gas. There are many versions of this on RU-vid, some with Beatles medley and some just Classical Gas by itself. If you choose the latter watch this one - Classical Gas [Mason Williams] | Tommy Emmanuel. If you want the Beatles medley along with it then this is a good one - Tommy Emmanuel_The Beatles Medley & Classical Gas.
Some many great guitarist and musicians in country music. Check out 'Brent Mason (and Vince Gill) - Don't Try This At Home'. The band backing Vince was the players, top session musicians in Nashville. Too many tele players to name in country music, start the rabbit hole with Brent, he is the chickin pickin guitarist you here on most 90's country songs, especially Alan Jackson songs.
Funny you should mention John Mayer. He said Glen Campbell was his hero and Gentle on My Mind his favorite song (you can find his tribute to Glen after he passed away)
If you like the guitar you need to listen to child prodigy Taj Farrant playing playing Tennessee Whiskey when he was 9 years old and, Taj Farrant playing Purple Rain on Australia's Got Talent. He's alot better now at 15 but to see him playing like he did when he was so young is nothing short of amazing. He's played with Carlos Santana, Rob Thomas, Orianthi and more. He also released his first album. The song crossroads, written by Taj, enter in at #1 in Australia's charts and on the US Blues Single chart. He is really good. You should check him out.
Peggy Lee, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, The Doors are just a few big artists that have covered this song. There are lyrics to it as well. They're all great versions but my current favourites are The Blues Brothers version and The Doors version.
You have just witnessed two of the greatest guitarists in the modern age in one video. Although both were great vocalists, Campbell was known to have perfect pitch while Clark was equally adept at the banjo.
This was fun listening to two of the greats. Ghost Riders in the Sky is fitting for Halloween week too 🙂 Have you reacted to Geoff Castellucci's cover of "Ghost Riders in the Sky" yet? It was his 2022 Halloween release and really well done (four of the Geoff's are in costume as the ghost riders; narrator Geoff looks like himself). I originally found your channel from your reactions to VoicePlay and Geoff's solo releases. You also mentioned playing Red Dead Redemption. I'm not a gamer but really enjoyed Geoff's "Unshaken" music video from earlier this year. Apparently the song is from that game.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y5qZrrovpuw.html - Ghost Riders in the Sky ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v2XOy7sqEmI.html - Unshaken
Get XM and spend every Monday on 40s Junction channel. Learn about music before amplification. You'll easily see where Roy and Glenn found their licks. Tinnitus is real, protect your ears. Good luck. -EZ
🤯💥🎸Glenn Campbell, The William Tell Overture (the theme to The Loan Ranger Series). Put guarders on as it will blow yer socks off!!!!!!! I'm waiting......😁
Tommy Emanual was Billy Strings IDOL. Tommy was Chet Atkins Certified Picker. Watch Tommy do Classical Gas if you want to see another of the best guitar players. He is an Aussie
