"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" is an old - old country gospel song. Written early 1900s and made popular by the Carter Family in the 1930s. So the Dirt Band "arrangement " might be somewhat original, but not being 'covered'
I love this song. Please listen to their recording of "Mr. Bojangles". It is their signature song. Not recorded originally by them, but arguably the best version of the song. I promise you'll love it.👍👍 Edit: If you want to hear a fantastic Country band from California, listen to anything by Highway 101. They had a female lead named Paulette Carlson, and boy could she belt them out. Somewhere Tonight, The Bed You Made For Me, Whiskey If You Were A Woman, and many more. 👍👍
This band goes back in various lineups to the mid 60s, longer than I do. They started out as a jug band. I saw them in the late 80s, not long after this song was a big hit. They were playing my small-ish town fairgrounds, believe it or not, right after a rodeo. They were fantastic. Those guys could seriously jam on country, blues and rock. What stood out the most to me was the killer harmonica jams. It's a special memory for me cause I was with my Dad (RIP). It was a good day.
One of my personal favs from NGDB Is a song called Dance Little Jean. But by far the best work they ever did was their Albums Will The Circle Be Unbroken, and Circle 2. These are true masterpieces, especially Circle 1. Guys, these albums were a collection of Bluegrass Ledgends who came together and recorded with the Dirt Band, all throughout tge album you can hear stories and conversations being held in a livingroom environment. When i say Bluegrass legends i mean people like, Johnny Cash's Mother n Law, Mother Maybelle Carter, Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Jimmy Martin, Roy Acuff, Earl Scruggs. The Circle 2 album was recorded tge same way nearly a,Decade later with some of the artists from the first one and some younger artists at the time like, John Denver, Michael Martin Murphy, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Rosanne Cash, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Jerry,Douglas, Mark O Conner, Roy Husky Jr. Newgrass Revival, and several others.
They have 3 circle albums. They are about a decade apart or more . Each one has past, present and future bluegrass artists singing. This is the unbroken circle.
Have you ever heard such a happy tune? The smiles on your faces says it all. Just a great band with an appealing tune that makes you start smiling and moving. Great memory. Loved your reactions. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
Yay!!! I knew you'd love this song!! This brings back memories of summer days of my childhood. Running in the fields, forts in the woods, swimming in the lake, watching the sunset and street lights turn on meant it was time to head home... 🌅🌄🏔️ Please revisit Paul Davis, America, Little River Band, and The Eagles. And consider Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town by Kenny Rogers. Love you guys keep smiling!! 🥰
In the 1970s a little rock band, nitty-gritty dirt band, sought out the Bluegrass legends of the time, mother May Bell Carter, Doc Watson, Jimmy Martin, And many many more to pay homage and learn from them. The album is named Will the Circle be unbroken, pure americana magic
Love the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band! In 1974, when I was 20, I was on a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco that made a stop in Denver and this group of guys got on and 2 of them sat next to me. It was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and we talked the whole way. They were so cool! I was catching a flight from SF to Hawaii and they walked me to my connection and saw me off. Really nice guys. And cute as hell!! 😍
@@trinagilbert2409 oh man. I just pulled it up on youtube and realised I've heard this song before. Hit me just as hard as the first time I heard it. All I can say here is that it speaks to me of the person I love most in life who suffers greatly and that I am unable to truly ease that suffering. It's a beautiful song, and at the same time absolutely gut wrenching.
love the dirt band. saw them live a few times. great group of guys. my recommendations for you are " Dance, Little Jean" , "Mr. Bojangles", "Partners, Brothers and Friends", "Stand A Little Rain"
It's still one of the most popular songs you will ever hear in "Country" venues...any band or DJ can just play the lead in and the entire crowd will sing it all the way through.
I always thought of NGDB as a 70s band, but they had a lot of 80s songs too (this one was from 1987) . I think you'd love their song "Mr. Bojangles," a CONSUMMATE 70s song. I also recommend "An American Dream" (when they were simply called The Dirt Band". The singer's name on this track is Jimmy Ibbotson.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt band are amazing! You gotta do more of them! Listen to their version of Mr. Bojangles, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, and anything from their Record titled Will The Circle Be Unbroken! Also listen to their big hit The American Dream!
If you guys want to continue down the good old country path, I highly recommend Mel McDaniel's "Louisiana Saturday Night"... it's a toe tappin' feel good song and I think you both would really like it.
My all time favorite group. Given the money I'd follow them anywhere. I drove from Anacortes, Washington to Libby, Montana to see them do one show in the high school gym. :-) They started in 1966 and they're still touring. Love them - great music. Especially the first Circle album.
The NGDB came out along the same time as John Denver and the Eagles. Some of their hits are "Dance Little Jean", "Partners, Brothers and Friends" and "I've Been Lookin'". "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" was a three album set of acoustic music they did in 1972. On the album they had Mother Maybelle Carter, Roy Acuff, Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis and a few other older Country and Folk singers.
Every time I went to a staff party in my home town of Regina, Saskatchewan, we ALWAYS had to play this song and two-step/line-dance to it. Thank you for playing this song! My Dad's favourite country band is Nitty Gritty, and they are AWESOME! You guys are cool!
The Descriptions in this song are so thick that you can almost smell the dirt and the worms. I saw the title and I knew that Amber would love it. Their highest charting song was Mr. Bojangles, which hit #9 in 1971.
Have seen them 10 times live, last year even and they still sound amazing. Since you love Linda Ronstadt, check out An American Dream-she sings with them on it. Too many more to list..
This was my dad's favorite song. I could see him dancing while I listened to this. Thank you for reacting to this and bringing back good memories for me.
Been married 33 years..started dating 1988..use to ride around in my jeep with the love of my life...this was our song...62 year old former marine from south carolina..still our song..
Their album "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" brings together some of America's greatest country and bluegrass artists. Listen to "Tennessee Stud" by NGDB and Doc Watson for a treat.
The best song they ever did is one that you literally will never hear on the radio. It's called "Stand a little Rain". It wasn't a big hit and the lead singer didn't even sing it but every one I play it for asks who it is and loves the song.
@@grievousangelic Yes. I had never heard the song until I saw them live some years ago. After seeing them live I had to hear the studio recording. I was shocked by how great it sounded...and even more shocked that it hadn't been a massive hit. I don't recall ever hearing it being played on the radio. Such a shame, I never get tired of hearing it.
This is one of those songs that can turn a sour day around. The Dirt Band is a legendary band and their "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" Album is a classic and the title song is full of legendary singers. For more California (Bakersfield) Sound, check out some early Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, The Byrds, or The Desert Rose Band, to name a few.
Amber, that SMILE and swaying in your chair, says it ALL. We can see that this song brings some fond memories back while enjoying the music itself. Think it's time for you to get out there and make some memories fishing with your family. That's my favorite way of making memories with my family and friends. That's why my profile pic has me holding a fish! Just watching your face light up to this song is worth the watch! Keep them reaction videos coming! LOVE IT!
@@sharonpate5481 Me too. And that’s the one I first heard. My ex-wife and her entire family were Horton fans. But The Dirt Band’s cover is also very good. A close second.
Brought back memories! This was one of our songs! I was a rockin city girl who met a country boy early in 1994. We spent so much time just drivin in the country, fishin, dancin in the middle of some back woods gravel road, and talking about everything under the sun (and especially the moon). We married 6 months after we met. We've been married for 28 years. With 6 kids and 5 grandsons, trust that we still go "fishin in the dark" even in our fifties! Thank you for doing this one. I nearly cried with the memories and sentimentality!
this sounds like a tune to dance with your special person; on a night of good food , acting goofy and having fun. two lovers having fun with each other
I was a kid in the 70's and on Saturdays my sister and I had many chores to do every week. We always listened to these guys while we worked. Made quick work of it.
Linda Ronstadt was good friends with the people in this band and they had a hit with the song called “an American dream” and Linda sings on it with them so you should definitely take a listen
"Ripplin' Waters" is another great song by the NGDB. One you can sit back and close your eyes to. People are recommending Mr. Bojangles. Theirs is a great cover. But, David Bromberg's live version is the best. (David used to tour and play with Jerry Jeff for a couple of years. He tells the story behind the song.)
Absolutely love this song! As a keen fisherman, camper, and country boy, this song takes me back to my roots. That harmonica really made this song special.
This is a song written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photoglo, and recorded by American country music group The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with Jimmy Ibbotson singing lead released in 1970.
Wow , I haven't heard about this band for at least 25years . My father inlaw was a big country fan and often play this band . He introduced me to Waylon Jennings . Thanks Sam , R.I.P .
When you do "Mr Bojangles" make sure it's the album version with the interview (including Teddy the dog) as the intro. One of the most beautiful and heart-tugging transitions in recorded music.
Just a bit of trivia, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was the first American band to tour the Soviet Union back in 1977. That was where I saw them perform while I was serving as a Marine Embassy Guard in Moscow.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released an album called "Will the circle be unbroken" that featured an array of artists like Earl Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Roy Acuff, Randy Travis and Doc Watson, Capturing those artists while they were still around. A great storytelling song from that album is "Tennessee Stud" with Doc Watson.
I LOVE Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and they have a huge catalog you can dive into for some country bluegrass with lots of banjo. But I have another band for you to try out and a song that Jay will enjoy...Take Me Back to Tulsa by Asleep at the Wheel. They have a Texas Swing sound and are a lot of fun to listen to. As a side note, if you like them, they do a lot of touring and come to Oklahoma quite often. Another song by them that you might like is Route 66 (for obvious reasons 😉)
The NGDB was formed in Long Beach, CA (a port city in the LA metro area) in 1966. I think some/most of the original members went to the same high school there. There have been quite a few changes in personnel over the years. I read somewhere that the band recently retired from touring.
TNGDB have a lot of song covers that I tend to think of as the definitive versions. They include Mr. Bojangles, House at Pooh Corner (written by Kenny Loggins), and Some of Shelly's Blues (written by Michael Nesmith).
Some of Shelly's Blues is a great one for a sweet song with that country twang....love it!! I made some cassettes from their Dirt, Silver and Gold album set, and wore them out driving to and from college and singing my head off.🙂 Great country/bluegrass music, both super old remakes and newer stuff. And yes, Jay and Amber they have banjo AND harmonica, lol. Please dig out some of the older stuff recommended in the comments and give them a listen. I think you will love them. Another good one covered by them is Rocky Top.
My husband i have been together for 22 years and every time this song comes on we stop look for each other and then sing for each other with all the action emulating fishing laying in the grass etc love it and makes awesome memories for us
These guys have some of the most amazing vocal harmonies and this one was billed as the "Song for the Summer" when it was released. Another of those for a different year was Alan Jackson's song "It's 5:00 Somewhere", featuring Jimmy Buffett. These were songs that became instant "hits" based on the time of year that they were released.
I am so glad you reacted to this song, it is one of my favorites. The video of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" performed with so many country music legends it the next you should react to.
I grew up a Nitty Gritty Dirt Band fan with my mama. I didnt realize this was talking about mutual pleasure. I love my fellow Dirt Heads in the chat. One of my favorite songs by them is "Home Again In My Heart"
I think you two would love Brad Paisley. Ticks is a good ole country love song. His When I get where I’m going is a must listen to plus Dolly does back up vocals. The World and I’m gonna miss her are also great choices. There are many others these are just a small few. Love and hugs to all of the Robsquad family world wide! ❤
Love this song! Had no clue the were from SoCal! They sound just like real country boys! Anyways, glad you reacted to this, and glad you liked it! Okay, I know how you guys love a song that tells a story, so I have a good recommendation for you. The song is "Honey" by Bobby Goldsboro. Such a great song. Make sure to watch a lyric video so you can be sure to follow the story. I'm confident you guys will like it, just make sure to bring tissues!
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country rock band formed in 1966. The group has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California. Between 1976 and 1981, the band performed and recorded as the Dirt Band. Wikipedia Genre: Country Rock
Nitty Gritty Forever! The double "WTCBU" album is historically significant. I've had it on LP twice, on tape, and on CD. It's a masterpiece collaboration of some of the great old country roots musician legends with long hairs from California. Being from Tennessee, I grew up with the old country and bluegrass of the area, but had left it for rock-n-roll. This album is what made country cool again for old hippies like me. 😉♥
That's how we spend a quiet evening in rural Mississippi. There's plenty of work on the ranch, but a cool evening on the water in the pine belt is a bit of heaven.
Will the Cicle be Unbroken is a fantastic album, they play each song with a different legend of blue grass or country music. Best part of the album is they leave the tape running in between songs so you really get a feel for being in the recoding studio with them definitely worth a listen..
Yes, this is truly the epitome of a "southern, country band"🙄🤭. It came all the way out of good ol' Long Beach, California ‼️ I remember getting drunk for the first time in my life at one of the band's early concerts in about 1967. I think it was a great concert, though I can't be sure, as my 16-year old brain couldn't recall much next day.
Co-Written by Wendy Waldman. She was Linda Ronstandt's back up singer on the Hollywood Bowl Concert video. Wrote for and produced a lot of country stars.
The wholesomeness is great…. So many songs are dark, and heavy.. and love those too.. but sometimes you need a mood change and songs like this contribute to that ..
I have danced to this at MANY wedding receptions over the decades - and you have to do all of the actions to the chorus. And I just sand every word of it. Could probably sing it backwards - lol.
This is one artist my whole family loved growing up. Probably the artist I've known for the longest time. They have a bunch of other great songs like, "Hello, I Am Your Heart," "Dance Little Jean," "Mr. Bojangles," "Stand a Little Rain," "Let It Roll," "God Bless the Broken Road," and "Long Hard Road."
This has been my favorite song since it came out. I grew up a river rat, but do not live near water now. This song takes me back to my favorite happy place. I tricked out my kayak with lyrics " Crickets are singin' and lightnin' bugs are floatin' on the breeze". I get comments from strangers who love this song, too! Fisherman, remember: We may not catch any fish, but we sure will show those worms who's boss!!
You used to ask about bluegrass recommendations. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band put out one of the all time best blue grass records called Will the Circle Be Unbroken, with all the great old time country artists in Nashville (for example Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis, Mother Maybelle Carter, and Doc Watson, for starters) back in the early 70s. A must album for true blue grass fans.
The Dirt Band is awesome. I've seen them live many times. They do a great show. Jim Ibbotson sings lead on this song. Jimmie Fadden handles harmonica and drumming duties with Jeff Hanna on lead guitar and Bob Carpenter on keyboards. The Dirt Band is a great band with a deep catalog. Lots of wonderful songs. Jeff co-wrote (and the Dirt Band first recorded) the song "Bless the Broken Road" made so famous by Rascal Flatts. These guys are amazing entertainers, and well worth seeing if they tour anywhere near you. Love the reaction. Peace!
PARTNER, BROTHER, AND FRIENDS , DANCE LITTLE JEAN, MR. BOJANGLES, AND ANYTHING OFF OF THE WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN VOL. II ARE ABSOFREEKING A MUST HEAR
Two songs you definitely need to listen to by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is "Dance Little Jean" and "Mr Bo'Jangles". Catch the live version, really good performances.
"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" is one of their best. It has been covered by lots of country, bluegrass, and gospel singers.
A beautiful collaboration with a lot of old time bluegrass performers. Just listened to it today, I kid you not.
Yes. Please do that song
Both of the entire Circle albums are great! Fantastic collaborations with other great musicians! ❤
@@nbell817 yep, have both on CD, used to have vinyl albums but lost to a fire.
"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" is an old - old country gospel song. Written early 1900s and made popular by the Carter Family in the 1930s. So the Dirt Band "arrangement " might be somewhat original, but not being 'covered'
Two rap fans, one wearing a Kiss shirt - the other a Metallica shirt - listening to a classic country rock song. I love America!
This is not rock? Lol
Love. This. 🎩😎
Yes sir
I love this song. Please listen to their recording of "Mr. Bojangles". It is their signature song. Not recorded originally by them, but arguably the best version of the song. I promise you'll love it.👍👍
Edit: If you want to hear a fantastic Country band from California, listen to anything by Highway 101. They had a female lead named Paulette Carlson, and boy could she belt them out. Somewhere Tonight, The Bed You Made For Me, Whiskey If You Were A Woman, and many more. 👍👍
I'll second the recommendation for the group "Highway 101"
While I do love their version of Bojangles I think my personal favorite is the one by Sammy Davis Jr.
The original artist Jerry Jeff Walker's version is the best........there's no arguing.
@@thorfinsky1427 Ok...it looks like you're the one arguing instead of just stating your preference like Tiralana. I'll take the high road.
I'd love to see a reaction to Mr. Bojangles, but I think they're missing out if they don't react to the Tom. T. Hall version.
If you need another fishing song, Brad Paisley's "I'm gonna miss her" is the epitome of every fisherman's (and fisherwoman) home life.
That song in funny as he'll. You gotta listen to it.
That song is hilarious! And Brad is a kick ass singer, song writer, and guitar player!
She would love "Just Fishin" by Trace Adkins also. Great father-daughter song.
Yes absolutely - but they MUST watch the OFFICIAL video - it tells the whole hilarious story.
Brad Paisley's Ticks is a good choice also.
Yes!!! I told you that you'd LOVE them! Next, "Dance, Little Jean"! The live version!
This band goes back in various lineups to the mid 60s, longer than I do. They started out as a jug band.
I saw them in the late 80s, not long after this song was a big hit. They were playing my small-ish town fairgrounds, believe it or not, right after a rodeo. They were fantastic. Those guys could seriously jam on country, blues and rock. What stood out the most to me was the killer harmonica jams.
It's a special memory for me cause I was with my Dad (RIP). It was a good day.
One of my personal favs from NGDB Is a song called Dance Little Jean. But by far the best work they ever did was their Albums Will The Circle Be Unbroken, and Circle 2. These are true masterpieces, especially Circle 1. Guys, these albums were a collection of Bluegrass Ledgends who came together and recorded with the Dirt Band, all throughout tge album you can hear stories and conversations being held in a livingroom environment. When i say Bluegrass legends i mean people like, Johnny Cash's Mother n Law, Mother Maybelle Carter, Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Jimmy Martin, Roy Acuff, Earl Scruggs. The Circle 2 album was recorded tge same way nearly a,Decade later with some of the artists from the first one and some younger artists at the time like, John Denver, Michael Martin Murphy, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Rosanne Cash, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Jerry,Douglas, Mark O Conner, Roy Husky Jr. Newgrass Revival, and several others.
They have 3 circle albums. They are about a decade apart or more . Each one has past, present and future bluegrass artists singing. This is the unbroken circle.
Have you ever heard such a happy tune?
The smiles on your faces says it all. Just a great band with an appealing tune that makes you start smiling and moving. Great memory. Loved your reactions. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
Yay!!! I knew you'd love this song!! This brings back memories of summer days of my childhood. Running in the fields, forts in the woods, swimming in the lake, watching the sunset and street lights turn on meant it was time to head home... 🌅🌄🏔️
Please revisit Paul Davis, America, Little River Band, and The Eagles. And consider Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town by Kenny Rogers. Love you guys keep smiling!! 🥰
In the 1970s a little rock band, nitty-gritty dirt band, sought out the Bluegrass legends of the time, mother May Bell Carter, Doc Watson, Jimmy Martin, And many many more to pay homage and learn from them. The album is named Will the Circle be unbroken, pure americana magic
Then repeated in late 80's and again in 2002. All have a different arrangement of artists
Love the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band! In 1974, when I was 20, I was on a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco that made a stop in Denver and this group of guys got on and 2 of them sat next to me. It was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and we talked the whole way. They were so cool! I was catching a flight from SF to Hawaii and they walked me to my connection and saw me off. Really nice guys. And cute as hell!! 😍
Love it. You would love Craig Morgan Almost Home.
@@trinagilbert2409 oh man. I just pulled it up on youtube and realised I've heard this song before. Hit me just as hard as the first time I heard it. All I can say here is that it speaks to me of the person I love most in life who suffers greatly and that I am unable to truly ease that suffering. It's a beautiful song, and at the same time absolutely gut wrenching.
Long Hard Road is a great song by them. A great example of story telling and nostalgia.
love the dirt band. saw them live a few times. great group of guys. my recommendations for you are " Dance, Little Jean" , "Mr. Bojangles", "Partners, Brothers and Friends", "Stand A Little Rain"
Added my agreement with last post. Their cover of "Mr. Bo Jangles" is an incredible folk classic !!!!
Absolutely love the Dirt Band. They did a song called Dance Little Jean that is one of my all-time favorites.
It's still one of the most popular songs you will ever hear in "Country" venues...any band or DJ can just play the lead in and the entire crowd will sing it all the way through.
And dance
I always thought of NGDB as a 70s band, but they had a lot of 80s songs too (this one was from 1987) . I think you'd love their song "Mr. Bojangles," a CONSUMMATE 70s song. I also recommend "An American Dream" (when they were simply called The Dirt Band". The singer's name on this track is Jimmy Ibbotson.
I almost thought this was a different band! I would listen to the record of my dad’s that had Mr. Bogangles. More folky to me
Always brings a smile hearing this group and this song
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band! Is just a fantastic group their Rendition of Mr.Bojangles is one of my favorite songs of all time!
"Dance Little Jean" is a must. It is a very heartwarming song.You two will LOVE it.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt band are amazing! You gotta do more of them! Listen to their version of Mr. Bojangles, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, and anything from their Record titled Will The Circle Be Unbroken! Also listen to their big hit The American Dream!
They were my first concert. Mid 70's. Battle of New Orleans. Love bluegrass!!
If you guys want to continue down the good old country path, I highly recommend Mel McDaniel's "Louisiana Saturday Night"... it's a toe tappin' feel good song and I think you both would really like it.
Not to mention he's also an Oklahoma native like them.
I was thinking this too!
Speaking of Louisiana, how about the Oakridge Boys, Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight!!
Amber would cry tears of happiness at their song, "Dance Little Jean". So sweet.
They played at The Cellar Door in Georgetown in DC before their career took off. Fantastic rock-a-billy group!
My all time favorite group. Given the money I'd follow them anywhere. I drove from Anacortes, Washington to Libby, Montana to see them do one show in the high school gym. :-) They started in 1966 and they're still touring. Love them - great music. Especially the first Circle album.
This band has so many good songs. I have seen them in concert, and they are wonderful. Please react to more of their music.
The NGDB came out along the same time as John Denver and the Eagles. Some of their hits are "Dance Little Jean", "Partners, Brothers and Friends" and "I've Been Lookin'".
"Will The Circle Be Unbroken" was a three album set of acoustic music they did in 1972. On the album they had Mother Maybelle Carter, Roy Acuff, Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis and a few other older Country and Folk singers.
This song never gets old.. I was a young boy, maybe 10 or 11 when this song began playing on the radio. I'm 52 now and still love this song..
Wow I didn't think this song was that old lol I remember it from my childhood and I'm 42.
@chestylarue475 It is.. lol Got to be at least 40 years since it first began playing on the radio
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Mr. Bojangles"!! The best cover of "Mr. Bojangles" was by Sammy Davis Jr.! The original was by Jerry Jeff Walker.
I had the pleasure of working with them when I was at UA Records. Great group of talented musicians and nice men. Still making great music
Every time I went to a staff party in my home town of Regina, Saskatchewan, we ALWAYS had to play this song and two-step/line-dance to it. Thank you for playing this song! My Dad's favourite country band is Nitty Gritty, and they are AWESOME! You guys are cool!
❤️❤️Saskatchewan❤️❤️
We brought a house Stereo Camping and Cranked this and CCR, etc.
The Descriptions in this song are so thick that you can almost smell the dirt and the worms. I saw the title and I knew that Amber would love it. Their highest charting song was Mr. Bojangles, which hit #9 in 1971.
Have seen them 10 times live, last year even and they still sound amazing. Since you love Linda Ronstadt, check out An American Dream-she sings with them on it. Too many more to list..
An American Dream - does not get the recognition it deserves - It gives me a Jimmy Buffett feel.
@@aebalc It was written by Rodney Crowell, who also wrote Stars on the Water that Jimmy covered, so pretty cool connection!
Add Allison Krause to Circle 3 ua-cam.com/video/0GfYV3db0aM/v-deo.html
@@aebalc Caribbean feel.
I LOVE this song!! This is from back when I was a member of the ACM for about a decade! I never get sick of this song!
This was my dad's favorite song. I could see him dancing while I listened to this. Thank you for reacting to this and bringing back good memories for me.
Dance Little Jean and Mr Bojangles are two of their songs you really have to listen to! They are awesome
Great band. You should check out their version of "Mr. Bojangles" . A real classic.
I love this song. Brings back so many great memories.
Been married 33 years..started dating 1988..use to ride around in my jeep with the love of my life...this was our song...62 year old former marine from south carolina..still our song..
This song is played at every street dance in the upper midwest every summer.
Everyone knows the words!
Their album "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" brings together some of America's greatest country and bluegrass artists. Listen to "Tennessee Stud" by NGDB and Doc Watson for a treat.
Another fun-named band is Quicksilver Messenger Service. The song "Fresh Air" is a good place to start. It's a real vibe song.
The best song they ever did is one that you literally will never hear on the radio. It's called "Stand a little Rain". It wasn't a big hit and the lead singer didn't even sing it but every one I play it for asks who it is and loves the song.
Bob does a great job on that song. Jeff's lead guitar smokes in this one.
@@grievousangelic Yes. I had never heard the song until I saw them live some years ago. After seeing them live I had to hear the studio recording. I was shocked by how great it sounded...and even more shocked that it hadn't been a massive hit. I don't recall ever hearing it being played on the radio. Such a shame, I never get tired of hearing it.
A Beautiful song. I love it.
This is one of those songs that can turn a sour day around. The Dirt Band is a legendary band and their "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" Album is a classic and the title song is full of legendary singers.
For more California (Bakersfield) Sound, check out some early Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, The Byrds, or The Desert Rose Band, to name a few.
Amber, that SMILE and swaying in your chair, says it ALL. We can see that this song brings some fond memories back while enjoying the music itself. Think it's time for you to get out there and make some memories fishing with your family. That's my favorite way of making memories with my family and friends. That's why my profile pic has me holding a fish! Just watching your face light up to this song is worth the watch! Keep them reaction videos coming! LOVE IT!
YES, YES THE DIRT BAND❤❤❤ Jeff Hanna, from the dirt band, also did a single with Nicolette Larson, "Make a Little Magic" a really pretty song.
Love this band. Have seen them live. Partners, Brothers and Friends is great,
Their cover of The Battle of New Orleans is a must listen
Yes!
I like Johnny Horton’s version. And Whispering Pines is a great one ☮️❤️👵🏼
@@sharonpate5481 Me too. And that’s the one I first heard. My ex-wife and her entire family were Horton fans. But The Dirt Band’s cover is also very good. A close second.
Brought back memories! This was one of our songs!
I was a rockin city girl who met a country boy early in 1994. We spent so much time just drivin in the country, fishin, dancin in the middle of some back woods gravel road, and talking about everything under the sun (and especially the moon).
We married 6 months after we met. We've been married for 28 years. With 6 kids and 5 grandsons, trust that we still go "fishin in the dark" even in our fifties!
Thank you for doing this one. I nearly cried with the memories and sentimentality!
this sounds like a tune to dance with your special person; on a night of good food , acting goofy and having fun. two lovers having fun with each other
This is my all time favorite country song! It takes me back to highschool Senior year 1991 hangin out with my best friends. Such good times.
I was a kid in the 70's and on Saturdays my sister and I had many chores to do every week. We always listened to these guys while we worked. Made quick work of it.
Linda Ronstadt was good friends with the people in this band and they had a hit with the song called “an American dream” and Linda sings on it with them so you should definitely take a listen
"Ripplin' Waters" is another great song by the NGDB. One you can sit back and close your eyes to.
People are recommending Mr. Bojangles. Theirs is a great cover. But, David Bromberg's live version is the best. (David used to tour and play with Jerry Jeff for a couple of years. He tells the story behind the song.)
Ripplin Waters is one of my all time favs
Rippling Waters is my favorite song of theirs.
Absolutely love this song! As a keen fisherman, camper, and country boy, this song takes me back to my roots. That harmonica really made this song special.
Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time
No matter how many times you hear it, this song just never gets old!
This is a song written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photoglo, and recorded by American country music group The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with Jimmy Ibbotson singing lead released in 1970.
Wow , I haven't heard about this band for at least 25years . My father inlaw was a big country fan and often play this band . He introduced me to Waylon Jennings . Thanks Sam , R.I.P .
When you do "Mr Bojangles" make sure it's the album version with the interview (including Teddy the dog) as the intro. One of the most beautiful and heart-tugging transitions in recorded music.
Just a bit of trivia, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was the first American band to tour the Soviet Union back in 1977. That was where I saw them perform while I was serving as a Marine Embassy Guard in Moscow.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released an album called "Will the circle be unbroken" that featured an array of artists like Earl Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Roy Acuff, Randy Travis and Doc Watson, Capturing those artists while they were still around. A great storytelling song from that album is "Tennessee Stud" with Doc Watson.
I LOVE Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and they have a huge catalog you can dive into for some country bluegrass with lots of banjo. But I have another band for you to try out and a song that Jay will enjoy...Take Me Back to Tulsa by Asleep at the Wheel. They have a Texas Swing sound and are a lot of fun to listen to. As a side note, if you like them, they do a lot of touring and come to Oklahoma quite often. Another song by them that you might like is Route 66 (for obvious reasons 😉)
The NGDB was formed in Long Beach, CA (a port city in the LA metro area) in 1966. I think some/most of the original members went to the same high school there. There have been quite a few changes in personnel over the years. I read somewhere that the band recently retired from touring.
TNGDB have a lot of song covers that I tend to think of as the definitive versions. They include Mr. Bojangles, House at Pooh Corner (written by Kenny Loggins), and Some of Shelly's Blues (written by Michael Nesmith).
Some of Shelly's Blues is a great one for a sweet song with that country twang....love it!! I made some cassettes from their Dirt, Silver and Gold album set, and wore them out driving to and from college and singing my head off.🙂 Great country/bluegrass music, both super old remakes and newer stuff. And yes, Jay and Amber they have banjo AND harmonica, lol. Please dig out some of the older stuff recommended in the comments and give them a listen. I think you will love them. Another good one covered by them is Rocky Top.
"Some of Shelley's Blues" is one you will treasure.
This is a country music anthem! There are so many songs that refer to this in their lyrics. Timeless!!! ♥️
Sooo good! They had some great hits!! I think y'all have seen a little of Home Free.... they did a Mashup of this with Boondocks. It's soooo good!! 🥰🥰
My husband i have been together for 22 years and every time this song comes on we stop look for each other and then sing for each other with all the action emulating fishing laying in the grass etc love it and makes awesome memories for us
These guys have some of the most amazing vocal harmonies and this one was billed as the "Song for the Summer" when it was released. Another of those for a different year was Alan Jackson's song "It's 5:00 Somewhere", featuring Jimmy Buffett. These were songs that became instant "hits" based on the time of year that they were released.
I am so glad you reacted to this song, it is one of my favorites. The video of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" performed with so many country music legends it the next you should react to.
I grew up a Nitty Gritty Dirt Band fan with my mama. I didnt realize this was talking about mutual pleasure.
I love my fellow Dirt Heads in the chat. One of my favorite songs by them is "Home Again In My Heart"
In my bar band days I've played this song soooooooo many times, but I love it.
Great song by an amazing group!!
I think you two would love Brad Paisley. Ticks is a good ole country love song. His When I get where I’m going is a must listen to plus Dolly does back up vocals. The World and I’m gonna miss her are also great choices. There are many others these are just a small few. Love and hugs to all of the Robsquad family world wide! ❤
Love this song! Had no clue the were from SoCal! They sound just like real country boys! Anyways, glad you reacted to this, and glad you liked it!
Okay, I know how you guys love a song that tells a story, so I have a good recommendation for you. The song is "Honey" by Bobby Goldsboro. Such a great song. Make sure to watch a lyric video so you can be sure to follow the story. I'm confident you guys will like it, just make sure to bring tissues!
Always loved this song. Every party I went to when I was in high school played this song at least once. Ozarks. 😄🤷🏻♀️
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country rock band formed in 1966. The group has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California. Between 1976 and 1981, the band performed and recorded as the Dirt Band. Wikipedia
Genre: Country Rock
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band seriously has no bad song on their album . I recommend more reactions from this band .
Nitty Gritty Forever! The double "WTCBU" album is historically significant. I've had it on LP twice, on tape, and on CD. It's a masterpiece collaboration of some of the great old country roots musician legends with long hairs from California. Being from Tennessee, I grew up with the old country and bluegrass of the area, but had left it for rock-n-roll. This album is what made country cool again for old hippies like me. 😉♥
"Workin' Man", "Long Hard Road", or "Mr. Bojangles" are other songs you might also enjoy that are not part of the "WTCBU" album. 😉
That's how we spend a quiet evening in rural Mississippi. There's plenty of work on the ranch, but a cool evening on the water in the pine belt is a bit of heaven.
Will the Cicle be Unbroken is a fantastic album, they play each song with a different legend of blue grass or country music. Best part of the album is they leave the tape running in between songs so you really get a feel for being in the recoding studio with them definitely worth a listen..
Yes, this is truly the epitome of a "southern, country band"🙄🤭. It came all the way out of good ol' Long Beach, California ‼️ I remember getting drunk for the first time in my life at one of the band's early concerts in about 1967. I think it was a great concert, though I can't be sure, as my 16-year old brain couldn't recall much next day.
Absolutely love this song!!!!!
Co-Written by Wendy Waldman. She was Linda Ronstandt's back up singer on the Hollywood Bowl Concert video. Wrote for and produced a lot of country stars.
The wholesomeness is great…. So many songs are dark, and heavy.. and love those too.. but sometimes you need a mood change and songs like this contribute to that ..
I have danced to this at MANY wedding receptions over the decades - and you have to do all of the actions to the chorus. And I just sand every word of it. Could probably sing it backwards - lol.
I’m not the biggest country fan, but I’ve always loved this song! It just makes me happy!
This is a band that has so many great songs it is worth it to go down their rabbit hole.
This is one artist my whole family loved growing up. Probably the artist I've known for the longest time. They have a bunch of other great songs like, "Hello, I Am Your Heart," "Dance Little Jean," "Mr. Bojangles," "Stand a Little Rain," "Let It Roll," "God Bless the Broken Road," and "Long Hard Road."
The NGDB's masterpiece is "Buy Me For The Rain" which is a marriage of psychedelic, folk & country music.
Lot of great memories of Childhood Days fishing in the dark absolutely love this song
They were my (gateway drug) into blue grass music.
It's crazy that a country band sings about the country.
This has been my favorite song since it came out. I grew up a river rat, but do not live near water now. This song takes me back to my favorite happy place. I tricked out my kayak with lyrics " Crickets are singin' and lightnin' bugs are floatin' on the breeze". I get comments from strangers who love this song, too! Fisherman, remember: We may not catch any fish, but we sure will show those worms who's boss!!
You used to ask about bluegrass recommendations. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band put out one of the all time best blue grass records called Will the Circle Be Unbroken, with all the great old time country artists in Nashville (for example Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis, Mother Maybelle Carter, and Doc Watson, for starters) back in the early 70s. A must album for true blue grass fans.
The Dirt Band is awesome. I've seen them live many times. They do a great show. Jim Ibbotson sings lead on this song. Jimmie Fadden handles harmonica and drumming duties with Jeff Hanna on lead guitar and Bob Carpenter on keyboards. The Dirt Band is a great band with a deep catalog. Lots of wonderful songs. Jeff co-wrote (and the Dirt Band first recorded) the song "Bless the Broken Road" made so famous by Rascal Flatts. These guys are amazing entertainers, and well worth seeing if they tour anywhere near you. Love the reaction. Peace!
PARTNER, BROTHER, AND FRIENDS , DANCE LITTLE JEAN, MR. BOJANGLES, AND ANYTHING OFF OF THE WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN VOL. II ARE ABSOFREEKING A MUST HEAR
I was lucky enough to see them live in 1979, at this point they had already been around for 13 years or so but they still put on a great show.
Two songs you definitely need to listen to by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is "Dance Little Jean" and "Mr Bo'Jangles". Catch the live version, really good performances.
I remember this song it was played every day on the radio.
Darn good song.