Coming from a towboat pilot myself, John Hartford will always be a treasure of mine. His river knowledge and music he shared of that river are something special. I hope to hear more of him coming from you!
I love finding Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle playing old John Hartford songs on UA-cam, and playing them very, very well. Billy Failing did a great job singing and picking 'Steam Powered Aereo Plane' on this one. It was fun watching Billy Strings mouth the lyrics on the side. John Hartford had the ability to attract the best musicians to come a play his songs with him. Apparently his way-to-early passing hasn't changed that ability. Mad respect to these young people and their respect for the eclectic genius of John Hartford!
Hey, me too. I saw John's genius on the Brother's Smothers Comedy summer replacement show with someone name Campbell. Live, on my parent's TV. John shined. Been a fan since. I am aware of Hartford's life. And his genuis. Thanks!
I just listened to the original and then another cover before listening to this. Your covers are always better than the originals. It’s incredible. Love you boys! And your originals too!
I had the John Hartford album this song is off of back in the day. There's also a song on that album called "They're Going to Tear Down the Grand Ole Opry" (i.e.. the Ryman). Thank God that didn't happen. I guess he was alt bluegrass before there was anything as such (other than his massive hit "Gentle on My Mind" recorded by Glenn Campbell. which wasn't bluegrass).
The playing is good - but the vocals are lacking. It's not "Steam-Powered Aero Plane" - it's AIR-EE-OH Plane. Not pronouncing it properly takes all the quirkiness out of it.
Coming from a towboat pilot myself, John Hartford will always be a treasure of mine. His river knowledge and music he shared of that river are something special. I hope to hear more of him coming from you!
John Hartford is smiling at y'all great job Billy and Billy Strings!!
Damn! I've loved this John H. song since 1977!!
I love finding Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle playing old John Hartford songs on UA-cam, and playing them very, very well. Billy Failing did a great job singing and picking 'Steam Powered Aereo Plane' on this one. It was fun watching Billy Strings mouth the lyrics on the side. John Hartford had the ability to attract the best musicians to come a play his songs with him. Apparently his way-to-early passing hasn't changed that ability. Mad respect to these young people and their respect for the eclectic genius of John Hartford!
Hey, me too. I saw John's genius on the Brother's Smothers Comedy summer replacement show with someone name Campbell. Live, on my parent's TV. John shined. Been a fan since. I am aware of Hartford's life. And his genuis. Thanks!
I just listened to the original and then another cover before listening to this. Your covers are always better than the originals. It’s incredible. Love you boys! And your originals too!
John Hartford is an American Treasure and Billy is fast becoming one too !
Love both yall Billy's. No joke yall mesh better than peanut butter jelly. Thank yall for a daily smile
This song always brings me joy.
Yep!!! That's how you Play That Song 🎵🎶🎵🇺🇸☮🇺🇸
dude on the guitar killed it
Fookin awesome Billy Flailing!! Singing the John Hartford cover i never knew i needed to hear.Love You Billy String's & Band ❤🤘🏾😋
Flailing??? Lol
@@alan4sure yeSAH like a Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tubeman i was
@@susiefairfield7218 lol you've seen those too hey??😆
We’re getting long haired Billy Strings back!
one of the highlights of the weekend for me! this and the west dakota rose after absolutely sent me. thank you for this
Shake it up baby you are the Real Deal love you and your style of You love your sunshine ❤️
What the heck
Enjoyed that performance. Beautiful string picking n sound
really good picking sing good to i link this on another forum btw
billy is the greatest
Jeff seems to be the coolest guy on earth.
They do such a great job on this one!!!
I had the John Hartford album this song is off of back in the day. There's also a song on that album called "They're Going to Tear Down the Grand Ole Opry" (i.e.. the Ryman). Thank God that didn't happen. I guess he was alt bluegrass before there was anything as such (other than his massive hit "Gentle on My Mind" recorded by Glenn Campbell. which wasn't bluegrass).
All of his albums are ultra-worthy! Had the great pleasure of seeing him before I knew who he was!
When John played it, it was bluegrass.
Generally cited as being the first Newgrass record.
I feel like ive watched this like 1000 times, wish you woulda kept recording after and got west dakota rose :P
love this song! Well done : )
Excellent 🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕
Thanks for recording and sharing this!
Love this song,and the band!!!✌💜
Excellent! Thank you, shared.
I really wish Billy would feature other singers more often during his shows - just to mix it up a bit more.
This is fabulous, thank you!!
Excellent recordings! Are you there again today?
Billy Strings. on MAY 14, 2022
The Mission Ballroom
Denver, CO
23
Came for the tune, stayed for the seizure.
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The playing is good - but the vocals are lacking. It's not "Steam-Powered Aero Plane" - it's AIR-EE-OH Plane. Not pronouncing it properly takes all the quirkiness out of it.
If it’s exactly like the original what would be the use?? Wow,They sound just like the original. I think it’s called musical interpretation.
Too bad there's no fiddle in the group...
Soo wish was there.. this next best.. 👀💚🕺✈️🎻🎵🎸🎶🪕🎶🍀
Cut my teeth on this here long ago!