"Cripple Creek" with Tracy Newman on the 5-string banjo
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- In 1965, I did 6 episodes of a public TV series called "What's New." I presented folk songs from all over the world, and many instruments, to the best of my ability at the time. We shot these episodes at Brooklyn College and Joan Sheppard was the director.
LYRICS:
I got a gal and she loves me
She’s as sweet as sweet can be
She’s got eyes of baby blue
Makes my gun shoot straight and true.
Goin’ up Cripple Creek goin’ in a run
Goin’ up Cripple Creek to have a little fun.
Goin’ up Cripple Creek goin’ on a whirl
Goin’ up Cripple Creek to find my girl.
Cripple Creek’s wide and Cripple Creek’s deep
I’ll make Cripple Creek before I sleep
Roll my breeches to my knees
Wade ol’ Cripple Creek as I please
Goin’ up Cripple Creek goin’ in a run
Goin’ up Cripple Creek to have a little fun.
Goin’ up Cripple Creek goin’ on a whirl
Goin’ up Cripple Creek to find my girl
Darn it youtube now I have a crush 50 years too late.
hahaha you stole my exact thoughts
Absolutely gorgeous.
I gotta agree, John... one Evans to another! Plenty of banjo pickin, and fiddle playin back in the family. What's the chances you have kin in Tazewll, or Lone Mtn, Tenn?
@@SaberToothGary none that I know of but we do have a heavy presence in Boise, Idaho and roundabouts...if you know any folks living there
old ladies need love too!
Wow she has a very fascinating biography. I didn’t know ANYTHING about her until today. She is still alive at 78.
who is she? I've heard of Randy Newman, who I believe was a singer on Saturday Night Live back in the day.
@@dabneyoffermein595 ; she is Larraine Newman's older sister.
Still playing in the L.A. area, too!
"if I can get through it." Proceeds to nail it.
She actually made a few mistaken which to me really adds to the whole thing. Less polished, more relatable
Yea I think she set that one up
@@jayekaye6641 Hi Jaye! This made me laugh. I did six episodes of "What's New." There were about 10 songs on each show. I had to perform each half hour without editing, which means I had to memorize the script and the blocking and do the whole episode without mistakes. If I made a mistake 25 minutes into the taping, I had to start over. (That only happened once.) The director, Joan Sheppard, was adamant - she refused to do any editing. (This was Brooklyn College's TV department, and she was a teacher. Everything technical was done by her students.) I had fun doing these shows, but there was a huge amount of pressure on me. By the time I did Cripple Creek, I had no idea whether I would "nail it" or not. This was the only song I knew how to play on the banjo. My teacher was banjo virtuoso, Doug Dillard. I only learned the song to audition for The Andy Griffith Show, (which I didn't get.) Brooklyn College submitted this series to PBS and they used it on the "What's New" series for children. The whole experience taught me so much about how "the show must go on." Sorry to go on and on about this, but this is all bringing back memories!
@@tracynewman3256 The two near misses at the end add to the piece. It shows that it is fine to make mistakes during a live performance and that the audience will appreciate the music no less for it. This is a great example to show children. I wish I could play half as well as that! ps I was about 1 year old when you recorded it...
@@tracynewman3256 loved the video regardless of any mistake made, there is a lesson video that Brian setzer does in the late 80's or mid 90's showing how to play fingerpicking and technical scales, and he says in the video that it's ok to make mistakes when you're fingerpicking, sometimes there is notes ringing in the back that the listeners won't notice, anyways loved this performance Tracy!
She better than she thinks, a sign of a true artist and musician.
Well if this aint the most wholesome thing I've seen all day
I find myself migrating toward wholesome after 30 + years of debautchery
I like wholesome.
@@obtucewillie Not me. The gutter is my home.
@@GrtSatan Theres something to be said for that as well.
This song is about a guy going to the creek with his girl to have "some fun". Not very wholesome... ;)
What a charismatic young lady, with a great natural talent to boot!
I love the sound of the banjo...it reminds me of old America, riverboats, campfires and a more rugged time.
No other instrument creates such immediate images to my imagination.
Plus it's the only musical instrument native to North America.
I love it. You won't see real entertainment and talent like this on tv anymore. TV has become a cesspool of nastiness!
Never had a crush on a 1960's banjo player before, but now I do. ❤
Tracy Ann Newman (born 1942) is an American television producer, writer and musician. Newman is a founding member of the improvisational theater troupe The Groundlings (as is her sister, Laraine Newman). She was co-creator and executive producer of the sitcom According to Jim (2001-2009). She is also a singer - songwriter, as well as an original member of The New Christy Minstrels[1] and lead singer of Tracy Newman and The Reinforcements. She is the mother of artist/writer Charlotte Dean, with whom she co-directs the live comedy show Charlotte's Shorts.[2]
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Newman
She has such a pleasant speaking voice!!!
People used to speak with eloquence and grace... times have changed.
I can fully agree with both of you.
Reminds of the live actors on Sesame Street but how they would talk to adults
I think it's nice that eloquence is going away. Why to stress yourself when you can sit at home and order things.
@@amank188 Why wipe your ass? Nobody sees it, then you can really save some time and stress.
She’s definitely pleasant and talented, but I’m just astounded that a public television show from 1965 has such amazing sound quality.
ah ah ... you haven't seen nothing yet. EVERYTHING was better in that time.
@@catholiccowboy8545 Even the racism!
@@gogurt9311 ... Who cares if she's jewish and her breath smells of garlic and her nose is a shiny red light. To me she's gorgeous and everything right, when i turn off the living room light.
@@gogurt9311 ua-cam.com/video/Ho1aZv-Blhc/v-deo.html
She’s gorgeous.
The audio on this is amazing. It's so crisp and clean for it's time. I questioned it's authenticity for a moment.
Yes, I also noticed this.
There’s stuff from the 40s that sounds this great, truth be told. Just depends on what hi fidelity was used to record.
@Arturo’s Michelangeli Hey, UA-cam gave us the same profile pic, I feel a little less unique now lol
WoW!! the Audio quality on this is rather fantastic.
Thanx so much for uploading; even 7 years later 😊
Beautiful Lady, Instrument, Playing, and Singing, 🎼 Year after I was born'_ geez' time fly's!
This video is twice my age, and I could just watch it constantly. I come back to it every few months. Tracy you were, and are, magnetic to watch and incredibly talented.
That's my kinda gal. What a terrific personality and talent.
She old woman now lol
Boomer chic
@@ethancook4465 A very BEAUTIFUL old woman!
@@ethancook4465 No matter. Just gotta love her lots more to make up for all this time I ain't been here.
This is one of my absolute favourite versions of this tune. I finally picked up a banjo last week and learned Amazing Grace. This is on my list! Thank you for the inspiration!
I'm very slow at music. Basically flunked out of band. Bought a harmonica hoping it would be manageable. Amazing Grace was the most challenging song I ever learned to play.
My goodness, I was a 19 yr old student 1970. PBS was new. I loved Tracy, and I still do. 2014
Soo well spoken. Clear and friendly and easy to understand. Then the playing and singing!! :) Fantastic!
What a treat , beautiful music and a beautiful lady to sing it 🙃☺️
Jason D (~):}
You took the words right outta my mouth, Jason ! She's such a cutie..and I'm sure she stills is ! And her playing & singing are SPOT ON !!
Agree
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The perfect girl doesn't exi-
LOL
Why aren’t women like this today?
@@tracynewman3256 nice
I laughed really loud at this.
Just a few decades too late.
This is what music is all about: she is having so much fun playing, hitting those notes, and that smile!
She`s gorgeous
My thoughts exactly!
“She’s got eyes of baby blue, makes my gun shoot straight and true”. I bet, lol
Love the sound of the banjo it gives it such a great blue grass tune
Ya don't say?
Why is this the first time I'm ever seeing this?? What an absolute legend.
This is so innocent and pleasant, very lovely
So much nicer than shitty politics , and shitty T.V. programming , and shitty televangelism .
Sound quality is still better than 90% of other youtube channels
This is probably one of my new favorite songs...I want to go to cripple creek and learn how to play the banjo.😁😁😁
Tracy you are a fantastic artist-poet-humanist and a completely adorable human
i love how even though she messes up she laughs and keeps going! but now a day everything has to be perfect no mistakes in any music you put out
I spent my youth playing in wind symphonies and orchestras, and while there's a great sense of accomplishment that comes from playing virtuosic music of that sort, there's also great joy in more informal styles like Blue Grass. It's tailor made to fly and damn near anyone can ride if they have a little free time. Richness is a product of diversity and Blue Grass is an essential part of a well rounded musician's repertoire.
Yeah how come I’ve never heard of this charming woman? Good picker as well!
I wish I'd seen this when I was a kid, I would've loved it. On 2nd thought...I love it now! Thanx for the great music, Tracy...
1965 was the year I was born, on February 22nd!
Awesome video, she’s really talented.
This was nice and pleasant. She's a delight.
So delightful, both banjo and the pretty woman playing it. Very lovely!
Theres something about a performer really having a good time that makes wltheir music just more enjoyable. Reminds me of Yvette Young
Man the audio on this film is great!
the little laugh near the end.its a very personal thing between musician and instrument as is evident in this clip.because its a connection for those brief moments when instrument and player become one and will never be played the same way twice .the instrument alone and the individual alone cant create this magic without each other its a love affair.it proves music is a gift .it cant be bought it cant be given back or taken away.so just bask in the beauty and appreciate.
She's laughing because she hit two bum notes ...
For 1965 the audio quality is amazing.
Exactly my thoughts.
You weren't around in 1965, were you?
I don't get that... In what sense is it amazing "for 1965"? lol
I absolutely loved the television program "What's New". My mom would call us in from outside to watch - because it was educational.
Very enjoyable to see nice banjo played that isn't focused on speed.
I love this video it makes me cry every time we're here for such a short time on earth please have fun.
Have fun, but also do something meaningful.
@@davidb6576 You're completely entitled to your opinion, but if you can't see how meaningful this clip is, I might suggest you watch it again. It amuses me that the phrase 'meaningless fun' exists, as if the two things were mutually incompatible. Personally, often when I encounter somebody doing 'meaningful' things, attending to 'serious' matters, devoting themselves selflessly to others, that is the point that they are most self involved, most clamouring for attention, and doing their least well, whatever their intentions may be. It is with the lightest of touches, and with the mildest of hearts, that people shine brightest and help the most. I don't want to bore you to tears, but I feel I must quote at length Herman Hesse, from The Journey to the East:
"'...what do you do now you no longer have your violin?'
'Oh, this and that. I do not really do much. I am no longer young and I am also often ill. But why do you keep talking about this violin? It is not really so important.'
'The violin? It made me think of King David.'
'King David? What has he to do with it?'
'He was also a musician. When he was quite young he used to play to King Saul and sometimes dispelled his bad moods with music. Later he became a king himself, a great king full of cares, having all sorts of moods and vexations. He wore a crown and conducted wars and all that kind of thing, and he also did many really wicked things and became very famous. But when I think of his life, the most beautiful part of it all is about the young David with his harp playing music to poor Saul, and it seems a pity to me that he later became a king. He was a much happier and better person when he was a musician.'
'Of course he was!' I exclaimed passionately. 'Of course, he was younger then, more handsome and happier. But one does not always remain young; your David would in time have grown older and uglier and would have been full of cares even if he had remained a musician. So he became the great David, performed his deeds and composed his psalms. Life is not just a game!'
Leo then rose and bowed. 'It is growing dark,' he said, 'and it will rain soon. I do not know a great deal more about the deeds that David performed, and whether they were really great. To be quite frank, I do not know very much more about his psalms either, but I should not like to say anything against them. But no account of David can prove to me that life is not just a game. That is just what life is when it is beautiful and happy - a game! Naturally, one can also do all kinds of other things with it, make a duty of it, or a battleground, or a prison, but that does not make it any prettier. Good-bye, pleased to have met you!'"
UA-cam: Wanna watch some banjo playin' ?
Me: Sure. What's the worst that could happen?
Me Later: Dang. Fell in love with a girl from the 1960s.
Me now: I see I'm not the only one.
How could one not?
lol.. Barbara Eden, anyone?
I've played drums all my life, but nothing makes me smile more then some good banjo playing.
She’s adorable & very good!
So beautiful, intelligent, and talented!! Could watch this all day!
Tracy Ann Newman (born 1942) is an American television producer, writer and musician. Newman is a founding member of the improvisational theater troupe The Groundlings (as is her sister, Laraine Newman). She was co-creator and executive producer of the sitcom According to Jim (2001-2009). She is also a singer - songwriter, as well as an original member of The New Christy Minstrels[1] and lead singer of Tracy Newman and The Reinforcements. She is the mother of artist/writer Charlotte Dean, with whom she co-directs the live comedy show Charlotte's Shorts.[2]
That's cool. She doesn't look much like Laraine Newman, but the voices are nearly the same
Thanks for the additional information - never would have guessed she's Laraine's sister - what a talented pair of siblings!
This classic keeps coming up on the UA-cams and I can't help but watch it every time. From one banjo playing girl to another, your talents are appreciated
You must be a huge Wendy Holcombe fan! She was the Jimi Hendrix of banjo!
... Now that's a Drunkard's Dream if I ever did see one ...
November 11 2021 (1855 hrs)
Shit kickin music on a sunday night! Yeah baby!!!!
I started my banjo journey just over a year ago and I found this video. I come back to it every so often as I gain a better understanding of what I’ve learned so far. I can play this song now and it’s not as mysterious watching her play as it was when I started. I’m still very impressed
I could listen to her talk all day...
This is really amazing to watch and listen. Thanks for sharing!
Isn't she adorable..... and talented!!! I was 10 at the time. Thank you for posting this. It's beautiful 😍
This footage is in spectacular condition! What a talented lady 😊
My Goodness! She is wonderful! The genuine joy sealed the deal.
"If I can get through it" Proceeds to tear the song a new one
thank you tracy newman
This wonderful lady is an original member of The New Christy Minstrels, one of my favorite groups.
I like the way she (you?) laughs when she fluffs a chord - not trying to be a maestro, just showing us around as it were.
She's cute and charming.
This video makes you fall in love with Tracy Newman. You want to travel back to 1965 and meet her.
@@joemariquinlan my man you gotta chill
@@Eat.It.From.The.Back74 Ditto
@@joemariquinlan damn you old as hell then
@@Eat.It.From.The.Back74 Get a life.
I guess you can call me old fashioned but I love this kind of music and the banjo.
I’m with you.
Oh Wow! Thats awesome that an old gem like this is being noticed just now. Youre awesome Tracy Newman
I like how the emphasis is not on perfection (though it was a good performance) but on honest, open sharing. Thank you for sharing this.
Tracy this video seen in 2020 inspired me to learn to play Banjo! Thank you for posting this video.
Look at her. She is beautiful!
Yup! She's cuter'na bug's ear.
This brings a smile to my face every time I watch it.
Wonderful musician. Thanks for posting.
Such a sweet voice, so pretty and cute...and she still is today at almost 80!
you know her ?
@@paulmarchand9537 no this is her UA-cam Channel so her latest videos are of her :)
I just love that little excited squeak she produces right before the end!
.. little fart ..
priceless art that Tracy gave us that moment in time to remember.
Cripple Creek Colorado I bet before there were casinos etc. I remember going there and a few stores and a restaurant open. Such a nice place back then.
I've had far too much politics today and that was a wonderful way to end my evening, thank you
I second that. Roy Clark brought me here...
@@theshyguitarist seems we're all going down the same rabbit hole!
That had me clog dancing.
The 60's quality is better than a 2000's UFO video.
Yeah because the digital age absolutely destroys humanity. Period. But don't worry, the tech nerds don't want you to know the truth. The Cons outweigh the Pros when it comes to public digital technology.
A 60's quality Shot is better than a 4k shot. A decent analog 35mm Reel with Studio Light, Studio Camera, Studio Lense can record on a Grain Resolution which is about 5300 x 4000 Pixels. On life Takes the grain is increased and it goes down to 12 Megapixels per frame. Still extreme Measurement. TV-Studios increased still the Grain for better Workflow, so about 4k or 8 Megapixels. And thats the reason why old Movies can be blown up to 4k or 8k as they were filmes in 35mm on the Studio Camera's. While the first Video Cameras (VHS/Betamax) where only made with 307k (NTSC) or 440k (PAL) TV-Sets in Mind.
Taking away film will do that
@@yangziouhci7014 Oh im dead serious! I despise digital technology. Especially for the music business. But just about everything else in the public domain also.
The thing I hate most is that digital technology makes it effortless for the Government to spy on us. Relentlessly. And it happens everyday. For no reason. Simply because they can. Very easily.
In the old days, they could still spy on us. But it was harder for them to do it without being noticed. But not today. You'll never know it!
Ya know I was going to mention that . . . the quality is tight.
her enthusiasm and love for music really shines through :)
Your exuberance is exhilarating not to mention your youthful enthusiasm. You remind me of some of the episodes of Andy Griffith where they had the Dilliards. Thanks for sharing this.
why don't they air similar stuff like this?? this would be super inspirational to someone trying to find an instrument to learn and play
depends on who you mean by they lol but actually THEY do. It's called UA-cam and you're watching it
Because no one listens to the radio, there’d be no point. UA-cam is a very good place for this
@@salamilidaintgonfit7576 believe they is PBS, since this was originally aired on PBS
@@salamilidaintgonfit7576 Lots of people listen to the radio, but that's beside the point. The original comment was with regard to airing on television, or perhaps even on a streaming service.
Having UA-cam recommend this video was such a blessing. She reminds me of kind-hearted people who come into the world to help others, like Bob Ross, Keanu Reeves, Terry Crews ... I feel great watching her videos. And to think it was a TV show in the mid-1960s. The quality of human progress declined as the number of social networks rose.
Thanks for the video again Madam Tracy Newman. All the best from Brazil. :)
I love the way the music flows from her fingers! She is a master of the instrument. It is a pleasure and a privilege to hear this tune and her faithful rendition of the song with old style vocals.
Simply Wonderful!!!
Her playing style is pretty unique. Excellent sound.. 🔥🤙
I remember her. She sang “The Battle of New Orleans” on this show, too. I was maybe 8 or 9 years old.
black and white TV, the good old days of tubes.
Yeah, I was born in 1961. I remember all those black and white tv days with the test pattern, tv 📺 with knobs and legs, rabbit ears, static, off air around 2am, tv repairman, Zenith and Quasar, etc. Those were the good old days of my childhood !!!! 😊
Excellent Tracy. Just excellent.
This is really nice! You have a great t.v. personality. Thanks for stirring the interest of music in young people, even to this day.
She looks familiar?! Oh wow that's Laraine Newman's sister!! Tracy Ann Newman (born 1942) is an American television producer, writer, and musician. Newman is a founding member of the improvisational theater troupe The Groundlings. She was co-creator and executive producer of the sitcom According to Jim (2001-2009). She is also a singer-songwriter, as well as an original member of The New Christy Minstrels.
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Simply amazing. Thank you for this. Peace.
I remember seeing this show when it was live. Fond memories. The refrain from "The Black Fly Song" that warned about North Ontario still echoes in my head to this day.
Wow!
Yeah 💪
I appreciate the honesty of her performance. It wasn’t perfect, and it’s super refreshing. A reminder that it’s a human performance. What a great little song.
she sounds like she learned it recently - by her comment "I will play it IF I can get through it" !! ha ha She was Great!
@@mchrysogelos7623 yes, she had just learned it and also just learned to play banjo
100% American beauty! 😍
OMG! What a delight to find this. Here I am, retired, having studied at Brooklyn College, living "Down South, " and pickin' up the banjo. Kisses to ya!
Having fun with music is the main reason it exists.
Tracy, I love this.
I was just out of college when you made this video in 1965, in the midst of our
beloved folk boom, and really wanted a good five-string. Four years later, I found a
used Gibson in Kix Stewart's music store [ Stewart-MacDonald then StewMac]
just like yours, raised head and all. $115. I love it, too.
John Diamond says good music is healing. I feel better already.
Banjo? IN MY FEED? IT REALLY IS THE PERFECT DAY
Nicely done , even the end .
OMG, she is cute as a button and so talented! What a gem!!!
Tracy was really very beautiful 😍
I have watched this video so much I can’t even keep track of how times I have
LOL!
Me too...I watch it right before bed it’s calming