I remember he cancelled a couple of concerts in the 70's because his hand actually travelled through time and didn't return for two weeks. Awesomely underrated picker...
he was a famous wing shooter and a mighty man at arms.Roy and dub taylor on the wallace wildlife show would leave you something to behold...he would've been mighty quick out the holster shitbird!
I was talking about Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Hendrix to my Dad back in 70’s and he told me Roy Clark was the best. I blew him off thinking Roy was just some country bumpkin. After seeing this I wish my dad were still alive so I could tell him he was right!!! Miss my dad!!!
This video is doubly interesting to me because it starts as a typical sitcom, but when he starts playing it transcends anything the audience has ever seen or heard. When he finishes playing, the energy returns to a normal sitcom, canned laughter and commercial break. It feels like something from another dimension entered an ordinary room in the 70s and then left without a word.
Music transcends time. Imagine in 1000yrs people will look on this video in awe. The reason is because when you do something that stands the test of time, people will take notice, and record it.
I am and i have seen many but the legend of Roy Clark is no myth! Rather no enough has been said about him so that the unenlightened might breathe the air of knowledge!
I remember the Gibson website asking for the fans opinions on the top 10 guitarists ever and my choice was Roy Clack at number 1...I was laughed off the board. What a bunch of fools.
It's because he was in his prime when metal was picking up. No one was into classically trained guitarists, few people are now, it's all shreddy bs. No modern day guitarist is as good, all the gods are either old or dead. please change my mind, I'm waiting for dimebag to be reincarnated.
Most people have no idea how truly gifted Roy was. If Roy could play only guitar this well, he would be something. But Roy could play banjo, mandolin and fiddle just as well! He was one of the most gifted musicians we've seen in the last 100 years. If you're new to Roy, just do a search for him with mandolin, banjo or fiddle. You will not be disappointment.
Actually gave me chills with the intensity of his playing. This guy had the technical skill, speed, and passion all combined into one perfect performance.
@@faststratjo2006 Could have taken multiple takes. Or, since he likely practiced this many times, he knew his guitar, its setup, and the strings would make it through the take we see here. I believe his skill level indicates he know the limits of his instrument. Notice the control of dynamics and his economy of movement.
This guy did with steel strings so many can’t even touch with classical strings when you think about that as a musician it makes you appreciate him so much more. Very underrated.
I always got a real kick watching Roy Clark on Hee Haw. Then I heard him play this piece of music and felt like I was kicked. He was incredible. I could have listened to him non-stop, forever. It would have been hard on HIM though! His talent was incredible. Wish he was still around to astound us. Mayhap the Lord gets to enjoy him in consert.
My exact thoughts LOL. I had my guitar in my lap when I watched this, I turned to my friend and the first thing i said was "Wanna buy a guitar I have one for sale"
I was a photographer in Los Angeles. I was lucky enough to get a job at a fundraiser.......I sat about three feet away from him when he played Malaguena......absolute silence in the room.... amazing musician.
My Dad used to keep a copy of Roy's playing on VHS tape laying around and every time he thought that I was getting a little cocky on my guitar he would make me sit down and watch it with him again. Pure inspiration! miss ya Dad!!
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="129">2:09</a> love how they can't help but be mesmerized by what they're seeing. This guy was unbelievable on guitar
That's pure genuis. He made that guitar come to life. That wasn't Felix and Oscar watching him either. That was Tony Randall and Jack Klugman out of their roles for a minute capitivated by his performance as if they were in the audience . Look at their faces .
Tony and Jack were GENUINELY impressed by Roy's incredible guitar skills when he did that song on their Odd Couple show. So sad all three of them are gone now. At least we can thank God for video recordings...
One of the GREATEST guitar players ever ! He could literally play anything on the guitar. God Bless you ALWAYS Roy and thank you for sharing your talent with us !
I like the fact that Roy was so humble. He also had a Wicked sense of humor. I never really Understood until I picked up a guitar. This man was a gift....... Thank you Mr. Clark
Yeah like the nuance of what he was doing there straight up stunned me. I wasn't even aware of him before he died, though I'd heard of the Hee Haw show. I feel ashamed as a guitarist that I didn't know who this man was while he was alive.
Totally agree! Being a guitarist the hardest and most important thing is the strumming or picking hand. A lot of people don’t get that they think the fretting hand is the most important. The strumming or picking hand gives you all the dynamics.jmo
He wasn't underrated. He's a lost art because the new kids don't take the time to listen. He won so many accolades in his time. Many entertainers of the year awards.
The fact that he could play that fast and that accurately WITH A PICK instead of individually fingering the notes is nothing short of amazing!!! What a G-d given gift of talent this man has.
@@humblebeginnings8328 people may choose to spell it however they wish, because you don’t have a monopoly on English, or personal proclivities, just FYI. Might’ve had humble beginnings, but it sure seems you could use some humility now
Check out Tony Randall and Jack Klugman's facial expressions during this blistering performance---they weren't acting---they were in awe just as we are!!
Chuck Freeman MY HALF-BROTHER’S MOTHER…AND ROY CLARK ARE FIRST COUSINS..AND LIVED WITHING WALKING DISTANCE OF EACH OTHER…WHEN I WAS VISITING THEM AS A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL…WE USED TO GO TO ROY’S PARENTS HOME EACH NIGHT WHEN HE WAS THERE..BOTH HE AND HIS BROTHER WERE WONDERFUL…..
HOLY COW!!! Roy was an incredibly talented guitarist. My dad used to watch the TV show Hee Haw and Roy would often play his guitar - sometimes an electric. I remember watching him and enjoying every second of it. After seeing this. I can't believe my eyes!!! He was the best guitarist I've ever seen. RIP Mr. Clark. We all miss you.
The fastest right hand in the history of guitar playing. It's not humanly possible to move the right hand any faster than that on the guitar. MIND BLOWING!!! Thank you, Roy for sharing your gift with the world. Truly one of the greatest guitar players of all time. RIP.
I remember watching Hee Haw when I was young. I always appreciated Roy’s humor, but I regret that I didn’t realize what an amazing musician he was. I finally figured it out many years later. As others have said - very underrated, an outstanding player!
I've always thought Roy Clark was a great guitarist and highly underrated as a guitar player. He used some techniques that I didn't think they even KNEW about at that time when playing this song! Truly awesome.
Jimi Hendrix once replied, when asked how it felt to be the best guitar player in the world, "I don't know about that, you'd have to ask Roy Clark." If Hendrix thought he were the best, who are we to argue?
He has never been mentioned as a great guitarist probably because he is country and not rock and roll. Knew the name growing up but did not realize how great he was until I started to explore other muscians. Plus he was just a country singer on Hee Haw so how could he be that good....so, so wrong. He blew me away on this one! Unbelievable! Glad I know him as the musician he was.
I remember being maybe seven or eight years old watching hee haw and first listen to Roy Clark singing when I was young, that was the first time that a song made me cry. the man just had a natural talent to play any stringed instrument and a great speaking and singing voice to go along with it. he was a true entertainer! Thanks for the memories Roy RIP❤️
Roy Clark and his pal Glen Campbell, were the greatest guitarists ever and it's a shame that people who never followed them ever knew that or their capabilities. Roy and Glen had an agreement. Glen would never try to play this if Roy would never try to play the William Tell Overture. The immense talent that has left this earth is unbelievable.
And they were nice guys, and they liked people. The number of times I saw great musicians playing and Glenn or Roy were in the audience letting them have their moment in the limelight. I was struck with the contrast of videos that Les Paul did later in life, he didn't seem to be a nice guy. Talented but bof.
I couldn't agree more and it shows. They don't allow for any quality talent to make it. When the small independent labels got scarfed by the huge ones like Sony Music etc.. it became nearly impossible to get discovered. There is plenty of new talent hidden out there. Shitty.
what he does @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="137">2:17</a> is beyond words. I don't think 30fps would have captured that. wow. I had never heard of Roy Clark and I consider myself a guitar player. Shame on me. Thank you for posting this boysofb2
dieselscience and we are looking at one of the very very best right here. he was also the king of flash which he enjoyed to no end just for the fun of it and usually sprinkled some around every performance for grins, like the slap thing here, which I have never heard anyone attempt on a 6 string. His banjo work is just as jaw dropping.
StoneEC nah not even close, definitely top 100 though in his own way. certainly Tommy Emmanuel is far better as are dimebag Darrell, yngwie Malmsteen, and John petrucci
For years my Dad could not stand Roy on Hee Haw, said he was a smart ass. But then night Roy let’er rip on the guitar and Dad said that SOB sure can play. Liked him after that
I have watched this video many times, every time I hear it and watch his hands move so fast all I can say is WOW!!! Roy Clark is the finest guitar player ever!
The best overall guitarist on planet earth....bluegrass, rock, country, Latin, blues, and oh yeah.....he can play the banjo just as good....nobody else can touch him...
To everyone saying that they just quit playing, please keep playing, make each time a tribute to this mans talent. i sit in awe of it and am humbled by how humble he is about it as well.
Roy Clark… this guy was simply amazing!! No words to complement this awesome guitarist! I first started playing in 1978 with a “Roy Clark” chord book.. to this day, I can’t keep up!
I was always a fan of Roy Clark, years ago I drove a gas delivery truck delivering in Reedsville, , OH. I mentioned to the man I was delivering to, that Roy Clark was going to be doing a live show in Parkersburg WV. I asked f he liked Roy, he answered “I love Roy, he’s my sisters son.” That was a real surprise to me!
Roys strum hand opened a portal to the magical land of Narnia...i stepped thru...and Gandolph the Gray was standing there...and He said to me.....".You been watching Roy Clark aint ya?"
Remember watching this clip on a Friday night with my Father who loved music. I eventually became a professional guitarist. What a true musical inspiration to play the guitar.
@@jsimo1431 Maybe that's why. They don't get bogged down with other people's ways of looking at things, and they're then able to express themselves in their own way.
Why do people think that "lessons" actually make a difference? I'm self-taught software developer and the number of electrical engineers when have commented "gee, I should take a computer class". How about just go figure it out????
Phenomenal Guitar Player. So amazing, he made me think about Giving up guitar Playing . . . as he was " Just so Good " Just a Special Talent. R.I.P. Legend.
Not only did he nail this rendition, he captured the drama of the piece. He made the guitar sound like a machine gun and he's just some old country boy who picked up a guitar well before there was an internet. Hats off to Roy Clark, and absolute master of the guitar.
Roy was (is) such an artist. He is a stand up comic, a singer/songwriter, and he can play literally anything that has strings. If all he could do is play the guitar he would still be famous.
Roy Clarke was such an apex, next level, guitar and musical master he probably wore guitars out. ...his brute force here could easily trainwreck at any moment here, but he not only holds it together,... he commands it at will. A pure Legend.
