Old Leatherstocking - Death and the Lady - Banjo 

This is the video that inspired me to buy a banjo. I never get tired of watching it.

60's Soul music. 1860's that is.

The only country musician left. Thank you sir. Don't change a gawddamn thing

An appropriate post for this weekend. Haunting beyond belief. 👍👍

This is such a cool overall feel. The sound, the lyrics, along with the look. I'd LOVE to hear this recorded on old equipment, pressed to record, then played on an old Victrola. It would be haunting, but in a way that would keep you listening. Incredibly well done as always, Mr. Hicks.

Happy Halloween, making me miss Appalachia’s fall all the way here in Korea.

This is the song that made me subscribe. An amazing song for the playlist.

when I first saw your other version in Dec 2020, I was like "who is this person, we need to be friends immediately". f*cking aces, absolutely amazing. it's on my death and hubris playlist!!

Una criada salió un día, un día Por cierto, conoció a un anciano. Su cabeza era calva, su barba era gris Su ropa hecha de arcilla fría Su ropa hecha de arcilla fría Ella dijo: "viejo, ¿qué hombre eres? ¿A qué país perteneces?» "Mi nombre es Muerte - ¿has oído hablar de mí? Todos los reyes y príncipes se inclinan ante mí Y tu hermosa doncella debe venir conmigo.» "Te daré oro, te daré perlas Te daré ropas ricas y costosas para que te las pongas. Si me permite un poco de tiempo Y Dame tiempo para enmendar mi vida Y Dame tiempo para enmendar mi vida.» "No tendré oro, no tendré perlas No quiero ropas caras para vestir. No puedo perdonarte un poco. Ni darte tiempo para enmendar tu vida. Ni darte tiempo para enmendar tu vida.» En seis meses esta hermosa doncella murió.; "Que esto se ponga en mi lápida," ella gritó "Aquí yace una pobre doncella angustiada Todos en su mejor momento ella fue arrebatado Su ropa hecha de arcilla fría.»

Gotta say, I found your channel several months ago and it has given me such a new appreciation for true folk. Today the traditional "front porch" tunes are far and few between. I find the stories these songs tell are so down to earth and simple, yet very powerful in their somberness. Keep this up!

Playing in gloves all this time has always been miraculous to me, since your first video as ol leather-stocking.

Sir, I've had far too many pints to watch something like this. Also; I absolutely love this.

This is just what I needed...2 months ago, I saw this for the first time. Now, I own a banjo myself and can't go a day without Old Leatherstocking! Thank You my friend!

This seems like it would be something I'd encounter in red dead redemption 2. A man in the woods who ominously plays the banjo

I've had both your version and Norma & Martin's version stuck in my head the last few days after my grandmother passed (rest her soul), and this was, in my opinion, the perfect amalgamation of both versions, and I loved it. Thank you for all you do

I was confused cause I remembered this song but it's a different recording. Another good job!

MORE OLD LEATHERSTOCKING MORE MORE MORE GOOD MORNING CLIFTON WISHING YOU A BLESSED WONDERFUL WEEKEND

LESSSSSSSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

This is the content we come for

this is so good on so many levels

man I've been listening to this song and alog of Old Leatherstocking on repeat while I'm at work delivering parts to Mechanic shops really love your stuff hope to see more on Spotify one day I need to start a good old Back Woods Country Playlist none of that county pop

Old Leatherstocking shows up just in time for Halloween! (And how can he go so long without blinking?)

Bro your voice is exactly what I’ve been looking for

Both the music and the persona are addictive. More please?

This music is so AWSOME!!!

This is the best ever.

No words for how much I love Old Leatherstocking.......thank you Clifton~!!

I love how he makes the deep driving sound of that banjo compete for front center stage with his darkly sung lyrics. A brilliant piece of art painted around the message of the song. Reminds me a lot of why I think Led Zeppelin was so great. 😁

The "Old Leatherstocking" persona is brilliant, and goes FAR (perhaps unconsciously) to showcase Dock Boggs' spine-shivering sound. "Old LeatherDocking", eh? LOL DOCK BOGGS FOREVER, with Mike Seeger as Resurrector and Old Leatherstocking as Sentinel.....

Old Leatherstocking is officially my favorite banjo player!!!!!!

Tis the season once again. Happy Halloween my friends!

Soo dope! Thank you for this!

You should offer a black hoodie with old Leatherstcokings on the back of it

Simply Awesome. Thank you.

Brother me and my daughter have been waiting for months and you know it lol thank you you made my 3 y.o. day she loves the "bone man"

Love your music. And thank you for your service sir

Damn this is pure folk art!!! Amazing voice, fantastic player too. I hope you have many students because this music is a dying tradition.

Love this version! My wife and I are celebrating our 13th anniversary on Halloween, this is perfect!

This video is 🔥. Thank you. Your music is helping me through the hardest time in my life.

Your voice is that of an old soul .Brilliant.

Thank you for your service sir!

I love the way you play banjo... soooooooo smooth

Love the slower tempo

diggin it. as a delta blues/bluegrass fan, this hits right in my happy place

Wonderful 👍🇬🇧

Love the song and the eye movement and sets the mood .

This is awesome. Love it. The droning is perfect

Lordy Lordy Look who’s returned from the grave with my favorite song. Happy Anniversary Old LeatherStocking.

The most amazing part is how you nail this song flawlessly while wearing those gloves. U r amazing, we need you for Music in The Hills in West Virginia

Every time I listen to this that's awesome I listen to it riding down the road listen to it set in the front of the stor whenever I feel the need awesome f****** awesome

Your music gives me chills!

Excellent dark video Clifton 🤘🖤

Hey Clifton, you've inspired me to get a banjo and the progress has been surprisingly fast with your RU-vid videos. I'd love to see you do a cover of house of the rising sun. Thanks a million man, I'm loving your content.

On one hand, 'Old Leatherstockings' creeps me out. On the other, it's great music and outstanding visuals that match the song. Keep up the great work!

Mr leatherstocking is literally smoking.

Didn't think I could experience listening to a song I past enjoyed like it was the first time again.

Ol rector DID make an appearance on devils day!! Happy Halloween clif :)

You really are very talented, I'm so glad I found this channel. Thank you

More old leather stocking, 🙏

It’s awesome how this sounds like it’s coming from an old record player. I love this

I love how goofy the thumbnail looks. Beautiful song. Love ya man

Please play at my funeral

powerful song and very well preformed... Id love to see you play live.

Great to hear this one again, Clifton.

I love this

in a word, chilling.

It went boom 💥

I keep coming back to this video

Wow this is so cool! I love it!

Amazing

The smoke from the fire is a nice touch!

Love this!!

Wonderful, thank you.

Got gooseflesh man, excellent and beautiful work as always!

I like this slower version. Its crazy how these songs are kept going.

Amazing. Great job, I love the darkness of this character

Well done meeaaat. Greetings from Lincolnshire'

One of my favorite songs

He's back

pls do more old leatherstocking videos man, I didnt think I could love the banjo so much.

oh , i love this version so much!

This sounds wonderful. Banjo tone, vocal tone-- perfect!

Reminds me of The Incredible String Band!

As I walked out one winter day I met a man along the way, His head was bald his beard was grey His clothing made of the cold red clay (x2) I said old man what happened to you? What country did you belong unto? My name is Death I've come for thee All kings and princes bow down to me (x2) I'll give you gold I'll give you pearls I'll give you a fine silk robe to wear, If you will spare me one season more Give me some time my life to amend (x2) I want no gold I want no pearls I want no fine silk robe to wear, I cannot give you one season more Nor give you some time your life to amend (x2) Three days later that lady died Carve this upon my tomb she cried, As I am now you'll be one day Your clothing made of the cold red clay (x2)

I completely enjoy "Old Leatherstocking" Would like to see more of him please!

You sir tell it the way it is fight fight

perfect Thank you Clifton!

yes!!! missed Old Leatherstocking. Usually only see him when i wear my Old Leatherstocking shirt and once a year round halloween.

You really nailed the *death* stare, and *killed* that song

Yes!!! Awesome man

This version is my personal favorite. Spooky man. Spooky. Well done.

This is above the top shelf.

As an old, southern, goth, I fucking love you

I Love your music and have since i found it, Keep up the great work.

I really love this song and performance. I really like the bluegrass, folk and blues, also listen often to The Death South, Mean mary and Rev. Peyton's Big Damn band. But I'm really very very happy to also have found your YT-canal. And will listen more often... Greetings and RESPECT from The Netherlands.

Thank you for these videos they bring so much lovely banjo joy :)))))

That was great thanks Clifton

I love listening on Spotify he's a daily listen

Gloves and all. For me remarkable.