My understanding is that both Neil and Lawrence Welk's "other" guitarist, Buddy Merrill were very highly regarded musicians. And as the narrative with this video says, Neil worked with Frank Zappa, more specifically on the Mothers of Invention's first album, "Freak Out," which is, let's just say, pretty far from the music Welk does. Neil later said that Zappa told him how amazed he was that a guy who played with Welk could rock out the way Neil could.
I’ve been playing guitar for 10 years and my friend asked me what got me into guitar and I came back to this video after those 10 years and it gives me goosebumps
Salvador Dalí is playing the maraca's. Dalí's artistic repertoire included painting, sculpture, film, graphic arts, animation, fashion, and photography
after watching this for dozens of times i still can't decide what's better. the actuall music. or my man going ham on the maracas. Edit: thanks for all the likes you kind people you 😲
@@sid2112 must have been a cool time, do you think how smartphones and social media changed the world is scary? Because I was born inbetween and I think it probably is scary, but at the same time I was born close enough to see it as something normal so I don't really have a comparisson
Imagine my surprise to come here and see my great uncle bob playing next to the guy with the maracas, I knew he was on the Lawrence Welk show but its always a surprise to see him on these videos
@@LifesMikeIt's just easier to have an 10 hour version because often those are edited so you have an instant transition and you don't notice that it's restarting the song.
@@LifesMikeTf are you even bringing subway surfers up for? that has nothing to do with ten hour versions of music. Also people are stupid for not knowing about the loop feature? you need to smoke some weed or some shit dude.
Orgullosa de haber vivido y seguir disfrutando de estas obras musicales. Época que no volverán, pero debemos mantener vivas y pasarlas de generación a generación. Gracias UA-cam!!!.
These artists could never have dreamed of the internet. I hope their children and grandchildren see how many views there are of people who appreciate their incredible talent. I could watch this all day, in 2024
Ох какая музыка 👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍 классная …. И удивительно у людей то время открытое лицо и очень добрые лица и музыка отличная супер…. Спасибо тому кто поставил на ютуб этот клип👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍
As a very young child I was fascinated by watching Neil play, and also Buddy Merrill on the show. He was probably the first performer that inspired me to pick up the guitar. Back in 1961, I can't think of anyone else you could watch play electric guitar on TV. Thanks Neil may you RIP.
Ghost Riders in the Sky by the Lawrence Welk Orchestra we have Neil Levang on the guitar, Johhny Klein on the castanets, Aladdin Pallante on the maracas, Bob Lido on the guiro, Jerry Burke on the organ, and the inimitable Frank Scott on the piano with backing vocals by the Lennon sisters!
the emotions that this music evokes are unique. the happiness of the man who is engaged in maraca is priceless. there are millions of people who want that happiness...
I'm 28, and this music needs to make a comeback. This is just gold, the original from 1984 is amazing, this cover of it is also incredible. What has happened to good tunes these days?
The genuine joy on their faces, and that lasting smile that guitarist has, ughhh you can’t help but feel the fun energy 😊and dance to this beautiful music💚, and maracas dude can’t forget about you 😹💚💚!! Now that’s what I call music, it shouldn’t take a toll on you, creator or listener, it should make you feel alive !
I have this on a Spotify playlist for the car. I was raised on the songs from this era because my parents grew up with it, and now I'm sharing my love for this era with my kids.
Como assim não tem nenhum brasileiro aqui ouvindo essa maravilha de música? Isso deveria ser um Hino nacional 😍❤️❤️ o tempo passa e ela sempre será boa😍❤️
Una versión extraordinaria de una canción que es legendaria. La magia musical de este grupo se sobró. Evoca épocas de oro de nuestra música muy querida. Gracias a quien compartió este video inmortal.
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Neil was one of the guitarists that motivated me to learn to play guitar.
You still remember this song? If not i remember you, listen to it.
The Myth The Legend Mr Eric!!!!
My understanding is that both Neil and Lawrence Welk's "other" guitarist, Buddy Merrill were very highly regarded musicians.
And as the narrative with this video says, Neil worked with Frank Zappa, more specifically on the Mothers of Invention's first album, "Freak Out," which is, let's just say, pretty far from the music Welk does. Neil later said that Zappa told him how amazed he was that a guy who played with Welk could rock out the way Neil could.
@@STAY-GOLD-VINYL 2z2nj
W65+
I’ve been playing guitar for 10 years and my friend asked me what got me into guitar and I came back to this video after those 10 years and it gives me goosebumps
I like how everyone is genuinely having a good time whilst making an absolute banger. That's what music is all about :)
Except the piano guys, they look bored 😑
Omg Gandalf!
@@melkorvala8785 Hai o/ :)
@@infinitytoes7424 when playing piano u actually have to concentrate.
Yeah that’s why piano is what they teach to little kids...
Love how they all have expressions: "guys we did it. This is going to be legendary"
Ayy finally, another person with the name Tomàs
*I'm seeing double-*
They were on national television...The Lawrence Welk Show was "must see" programming back in the day for millions of households.
Yeah, sometimes you just know " you kick ass " and your face can't be modest about it.
So much joy😂😂😂. It has to have been a joyous epoch. Its great slice of film.
The maraca man is why I rewatched this video 50 times
Me too 😂😂😂
Honestly, me too 😅
Yep
マスカラの男性の動きが楽しそうですね😁
Salvador Dalí is playing the maraca's. Dalí's artistic repertoire included painting, sculpture, film, graphic arts, animation, fashion, and photography
after watching this for dozens of times i still can't decide what's better. the actuall music. or my man going ham on the maracas.
Edit: thanks for all the likes you kind people you 😲
See other version(above) with girls and your man on the maracas.
both🤣 but he makes it much better
There’s something much more better in all of this. And this is your comment man😂😂😂
If youre going to do anything in life, do it with the enthusiasm my man plays the maracas with
Man with maracas is the real mvp.not the guitarist one 🤣
If someone asks me how happy exactly I wanna be, I will show him my man on the maraca's
Should check out the drummer from Covet, man is on a natural high at all times. Never seen him break a smile while playing.
Aladdin Pallante
That man was loving life!
The guy playing the maracas was the 1 and only Salvador Dali 🏁
Do you know who that man is? He's Salvador Dali, one of the greatest artists of all time.
Lord just give me a tenth of the maraca man's happines
😂😂😂😂
X2
He loves what he does
I confirm that when I'm "emm depressed"
i listen to "ghost riders in the sky" just to see that happy man
Yeah he really digs his job.
All of them playing in Heaven! May the Lord bless their Souls!
DUDE WE'RE GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY😂❤🎉
some are in hell i bet
No, they're all in hell, on the lake.
Hell or heaven don't exist
@@bizzy051 They do. Beyond and above!
I was 13, in 7th grade when this came out. What a memory! Thank you for sharing
Holy cow, you're old, pal
That’s rude to say he’s old
@@dorcaslopez8052 But he's old, there's no shame in that
I only came opon thus song in 2020, when I was 10, now am 14 and I still enjoy this song
@@dorcaslopez8052It’s a simple observation, the original commenter should be proud to have lived a full life
I've heard so many versions of this song and they're all great. But in my opinion, this is the best version ever. Thank you.
Hands down best version the original
@@sibthegreat5918 @rayma jones and this song influenced The Doors for their Riders in the Storm.
@@sibthegreat5918 sin duda este es el original, o me equivoco?
Spotnicks played it also brilliant.
Facts
Dude, every single person there, even the one playing the smallest instrument is feeling like a god.
To be a part of something greater than yourself
Cocaine
Even the castanets😃
Totalmente de acuerdo
I guess they were doing it for TV on the original track
아무리 들어도 실증이 안나는 멜로디 입니다.
하루에 한번 이상은 듣고 있습니다.
greetings from Germany
저도요 👏
As a man born where this music came from, thank you! Come see us sometime!
@@sid2112 must have been a cool time, do you think how smartphones and social media changed the world is scary? Because I was born inbetween and I think it probably is scary, but at the same time I was born close enough to see it as something normal so I don't really have a comparisson
@@S4NSE Not so much fear as cautious trepidation. My sons know how to live off the land.
Imagine my surprise to come here and see my great uncle bob playing next to the guy with the maracas, I knew he was on the Lawrence Welk show but its always a surprise to see him on these videos
What instrument was he playing?
@@harrykelly7566 the guiro
Such an honor
That's Salvador Dali.
@@ThaiThom Salvador was on the maracas
the way they made everything way more clear really brings this song back to life!
"How happy are you today?"
Maraca Man: "Yess!!!!"
0:10 He's the only one who enjoys this music.
I do. Very much.
Jamming out!!!!🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥
Is it just me or does he look an awful lot like Paul Whitehouse from the Fast Show?
I wish there was a full one hour loop of just this instrumental. It's so perfect.
Just right click on the screen and select Loop
a check mark will then appear on the left side beside it.
@scottw550 but people are stupid and would rather watch a 10 hour version with subway surfer on the bottom screen
Neil levang forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina 😅
@@LifesMikeIt's just easier to have an 10 hour version because often those are edited so you have an instant transition and you don't notice that it's restarting the song.
@@LifesMikeTf are you even bringing subway surfers up for? that has nothing to do with ten hour versions of music. Also people are stupid for not knowing about the loop feature? you need to smoke some weed or some shit dude.
To jest najlepsza wersja tego utworu. Ta gitara jest znakomita. Gitarzysta wydobył wszystkie szczegóły z tego instrumentu. Brawo Neil.
Ja słuchając tej piosenki to mam przed oczami serie RdR
Everyone's smiling. Everyone 's happy. I want this tune and video to last so that everyone is happier for longer.
Amen, brother!
No vocals but one of the greatest instrumentals ever!.
The percussionist is tapping out a complex rhythm with his fingertips, and he keeps it going without a break or a flaw.
He might have been a telegraph operator as a young man.
@@coban3373you're right
he took geritol
@@macbird-lt8de Geritol is some American stuff, isn’t it? What does it do?
I think it was geriatric vitamins for old people.
They were all so happy and lively in the commercials.
No flashy gimmicks or wild outfits , truly truly great accomplished musicians all smiling humbly and truly enjoying their music
And no busting up their guitars!
Все музыканты с такими открытыми и приятными лицами.От одного этого уже настроение улучшается. Спасибо!
Какое удовольствие прелесть
?
Классные парни не то что шас мракобесие
@@ИскандерШах-д8сидёт время, все меняется, может снова мода старая вернётся
Особенно мне понравился, мужик с маракасами -- жизнерадостный
такой..)
Orgullosa de haber vivido y seguir disfrutando de estas obras musicales. Época que no volverán, pero debemos mantener vivas y pasarlas de generación a generación. Gracias UA-cam!!!.
It was a cowboy theme. American culture. Each time i hurt it i related to the cowboy movie. Beautiful theme.
They all look like they are having fun. LeVan has a permanent smile on his face, which is great.
Конечно, потому что он представляет чуавака с маракасами 😂
it''s Levang NOT Levan...
There is so much technology out there today, no one can create anything similar! AMAZING!!!
The talent home grown. Nothing replaces it ❤
The moment the chorus hit, goosebumps every cell in my body! Such times, such music and such beauty..
These artists could never have dreamed of the internet. I hope their children and grandchildren see how many views there are of people who appreciate their incredible talent. I could watch this all day, in 2024
Internet was not even a word when they played this and when they filmed this.
Ох какая музыка 👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍 классная …. И удивительно у людей то время открытое лицо и очень добрые лица и музыка отличная супер…. Спасибо тому кто поставил на ютуб этот клип👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍
Never saw a happier bunch of musicians
As a very young child I was fascinated by watching Neil play, and also Buddy Merrill on the show. He was probably the first performer that inspired me to pick up the guitar. Back in 1961, I can't think of anyone else you could watch play electric guitar on TV. Thanks Neil may you RIP.
Must.have.more.off.this.
Другие Времена, другие Люди, другая Музыка - моя Душа с Ними.
Good tune !!! Honestly play when she's riding you ... If you can get a chick to laugh in bed your in the top %10 that can lol
Безо всякого выпендрёжа !!!!!! Прекрасное ИСПОЛНЕНИЕ !!!!! ЛАЙК СТО ПРОЦЕНТОВ !!!!
Поставил эту прекрасную мелодию на рингтон звонка телефона.
@@Anddjeeлинк не знаю
Just EXTRAORDINARY. I listened to it more than 5 times at once and I still want to listen to it.
Вечная память вам парни!!!!! Вы записали себя в историю 20-го века!!!! Вы, лучшие!!!
Or for us, "Eternal memory to you guys!!!!! You wrote yourself into the history of the 20th century!!!! You are the best!!!"
расскажите про них что за парни но мне понравилось с 1 раза.для 60 топ канеш.
I’m African American 🇺🇸 woman here I love this Neil
Maraca man was absolutely crucial to the song and he knew it. Wish someone could find him and give the credit he deserves.
The gentleman’s name is Aladdin- a regular on the Welk show for many years, chiefly in the string section- he sang as well.
மனம் கவர்ந்த இசை,இன்று தான் இந்த கலைஞரை சந்திக்கிறேன் 🙏
I remember watching the Lawrence Welk show with my parents every Saturday night. I'm 67 now but it still resonates with me now.
I'm only 2 years younger than you, and while I didn't watch then, more recently I've learned to appreciate Welk and his band more.
Neil levang forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina 😅😅
69 here... every week... big reason I play instruments
Ghost Riders in the Sky by the Lawrence Welk Orchestra we have Neil Levang on the guitar, Johhny Klein on the castanets, Aladdin Pallante on the maracas, Bob Lido on the guiro, Jerry Burke on the organ, and the inimitable Frank Scott on the piano with backing vocals by the Lennon sisters!
Thank you so much for this line up! I was racking my brain for memory with no results!
My pleasure! Glad I could help
the Geritol sign gave it away . No mistakes allowed in this orchestra 💀
0:09 This guy looks so happy. Love that
the emotions that this music evokes are unique. the happiness of the man who is engaged in maraca is priceless. there are millions of people who want that happiness...
Who knew Lawrence Welk would feature such hip cowboy music.
Welk had the Beatles on his show
Anybody else here a fan of the mustached maracas guy giving it 1000%?
His name was Aladdin and was a regular performer and member of the Lawrence Welk Band, just as an fyi!
@@davidthompson5011 Alddin is a legend. A born showman.
😂😂😂😂
You know a musician is legendary when he does not have to sing and still makes better music than most today.
What fabulous sound! Thank a legendary!
SO AWESOME!! No need to have been part of that generation to appreciate all the great music and musicians from those years. Thank you UA-cam.
I like how everyone is just amazed and looking at Niel play the guitar like they have never seen anyone play like him
I'm 28, and this music needs to make a comeback. This is just gold, the original from 1984 is amazing, this cover of it is also incredible. What has happened to good tunes these days?
Got to love that little cocky smirk
ПРОШЛО УЖЕ БОЛЬШЕ 60 ЛЕТ А КАК КРАСИВО И УВЛЕКАТЕЛЬНО ЗВУЧИТ ЭТА МУЗЫКА, ГИТАРИСТ ВИРТУОЗ.
Так он не играет - он рассказывает
U can see in his face he knows how badass all this is. This is my intro song now for anything in life.
연주가 너무좋아요 백번듣고있어요 ~~명곡중에 명곡이네요 보컬에서 연주하는분들도 여유와 멋이있어보입니다
I totally agree
You're not wrong sir
bro is speaking facts
Vocalists ? Where ?
je suis assez d'accord
increíble combinación de talentos que con cada uno de sus instrumentos dio como resultado una de las mejores e icónicas canciones del viejo oeste!!
This song was wrote in 40 s, with words, check the original on youtube
@@gambler4108 que éste no es la original????
I'm starting to listening to this song on some basis. I love that guitarist and the maracas man.
🎸
anyone who knows how to appreciate this music has not lived in vain.
Holy smokes, by far the best version that I've ever heard, and at the age of 79 I've heard tons of this song.
The genuine joy on their faces, and that lasting smile that guitarist has, ughhh you can’t help but feel the fun energy 😊and dance to this beautiful music💚, and maracas dude can’t forget about you 😹💚💚!! Now that’s what I call music, it shouldn’t take a toll on you, creator or listener, it should make you feel alive !
Green heart emoji man
Freakin love it ! I’ve been a fan of Johnny Cash since I was 8! Things just pure talent and magic synchronised into one beautiful song !
Какие прекрасные, благородные улыбки)) Сейчас это редкость
The lead guitarist was enjoying himself & so did I. What an uplifting music!
Lawrence Welk show!! I remember watching the re-runs when I was a kid. Never knew how influential that show was until I got older.
Grandes músicos , dejaron historia.
Muchas gracias por tan bella joya
Just WOW the energy,, Focus,,
Fascination watching.
Wow, just wow 😱 truly a masterpiece 🔥
Came here after watching Rango ❤
I have this on a Spotify playlist for the car. I was raised on the songs from this era because my parents grew up with it, and now I'm sharing my love for this era with my kids.
Play Telstar for your kids. Tornadoes. Instrumental 60s
Who knew that I'd ever hear a better rendition of Ghost Riders in the Sky than Duane Eddy's? This is perfection.
So good!
And the Cowboy rides Away!! Ghost riders in the Sky!! Love it 🎶🎵🎼🎸
What a happy piece of music!
The guy with the maracas is just living vibe
As always old is gold, pleasure to see and hear such an iconic music.
So analog...so fantastic!
My man on maracas is killin' it
This kind of music makes all of us time travellers...😊😊❤❤
A song that needs no introduction.
I felt it in my soul in the first few seconds
I was born in 1961 and seeing the Geritol ad and the maraca man just…. I can’t 😂it was awesome 😊❤
What a SMILE!!!!❤
That dude is killin those maracas !! Go! Go !
Life is beautiful. Whatever you are going thru you will overcome it 💜
Бесподобная музыка. И какой кайф музыканты испытывают! Много раз пересмотрел, всегда подъём душевный испытываю
Es demasiado hermosa la melodia.
Great musician. Loved listening to him.
They came up with this in the sixties.. Long before I was even born.. And continue to enthrall to this day.. Just scintillating..
real music,real musicans...perfect
Just their smile ... And simplicity without the intervention of technology only makes sound
The Maraca Man its rocking hard !!!
Beautiful song.Thanks US composer Neil LeVang 1961.
Thanks Classic Hits Studio for uploading. (Dec 10,2024)
RIP Neil LeVang
Cada vez que estoy muy triste con sólo ver la sonrisa del bajista, me viene una gran alegría, sorry no speak english😔
No te preocupes que entendí todo🤣
Why?
良い曲だし、なによりかっこいい、
現代にも引き継がれるべき
Просто супер.Словами не передать.Эту мелодию можно слушать и слушать каждую секунду
Its not just about the song, its the performance
This is epic, pure music ❤
Como assim não tem nenhum brasileiro aqui ouvindo essa maravilha de música? Isso deveria ser um Hino nacional 😍❤️❤️ o tempo passa e ela sempre será boa😍❤️
Tem brasileiro, sim. A coloquei como campainha do meu celular.
Pena que o video só tem dois minutos.
Foi tema de filme de faroeste?
Wonderful music 🎶🌟❤👌
Как только слышу - хочется вскочить на коня и скакать по прерии раскинув руки навстречу солнцу.Идеально.
Забористая у тебя травка 😁
Sounds fun
I can see that image as you described
*_Country rooooaaaadssssss_*
This is a masterpiace
ATEMPORAL, NOSTÁLGICO & RELÍQUIA!!!. 2024 🇧🇷
Una versión extraordinaria de una canción que es legendaria. La magia musical de este grupo se sobró. Evoca épocas de oro de nuestra música muy querida. Gracias a quien compartió este video inmortal.
Verdadeira obra de arte musical, dispensa comentários, simplesmente belo.