My Dad is back there playing bass. He was Roy's bandleader and business manager for 20 years and they remained close friends for life. I can tell you that Roy practiced constantly. For instance, when he and his wife would join us for holiday meals, he'd bring a guitar. He'd go find a chair and just start practicing. He could carry on conversations while practicing. He was that dedicated to making sure his audience got what they were expecting. He never took a day off. It meant the world to him to be his absolute best. Thanks for sharing.
Well you were lucky enough to have been able to be up close and personal and enjoy the talent of who I personally consider the greatest guitar player to have ever lived.... I have watched Roy on TV for decades and was always amazed
A reporter once asked Eddie Van Halen what it was like to be the greatest guitar player of all time and he said I don’t know you’d have to ask that question to Roy Clark
Same thing happened with Jimmy Hendrix. The best guitar players in the world were mesmerized by Roy. One of the nicest men I ever had the opportunity to be around and a strong Christian.
The same story has gone on about supposedly Jimi Hendrix said it about Phil keaggy, Eddie said it about Roy, Jimmy Page about Hendrix etc. I'm pretty sure it never happened in the name just keep changing
I saw him in Las Vegas in 1980. He played a few songs then stopped. He stiod out in the front of the stage. He then pointed to the house band. He asked the audience to give them a big round of applause for making him look fabulous. He introduced each band member by name. Thats classs.
Wow, I love stories like that. Like, who does that? Awesome story. I always like him. He always came across as a very positive and great human being. There is a very small group of people that just have that type and f energy that you can feel.
There are some artists that just truly love to perform, love their fans, and appreciate the artists backing them. And Roy was definitely one of them. So relaxed on stage and with the audience.
@@ronfullerton3162 Yes... The Gibb brothers were like that. The Bee Gees would actually thank their fans for allowing them to sign autographs for them.
@@prayingmantis6777 Chris LaDue also did that, and introduced each back member Individually. And several times, he would just leave the stage and let the band go wild on their own. His band even stuck together for awhile after Chris' death, and his son was singing. That band could take off and play about any type of music, and they all acted like they were enjoying every moment. Chris and his band kept everyone rocking, and there were no special effects, with the exception of a mechanical bull. Just a high charged musical night outside under the stars. They have the best rendition of "Life is a Highway" in my opinion, along with a wonderful selection of other rock, country, cowboy, humorous, and ballad type songs . It was such a wonderful evening that was over much too fast.
Roy Clark could play ANY string instrument and play it very well, he was a musical prodigy and a decent man. Roy was one of the biggest guitar influences in my life as a musician.
Roy was a friend of my Dad's. He would stop by sometimes when he was in the area. He was the absolute best musician I have ever seen. You could always tell when he was getting as fast as he could play. His tongue would stick out. RIP Roy.
I love Roy Clark. And he could sing. Beautiful voice, and he loved to make people laugh as he played. One of his serious songs that evokes deep thought is “Yesterday When I Was Young.” It will cast a spell on your mind.❤
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
R.I.P. Roy Clark. You are greatly missed but never forgotten. One of the all time great County Western Singer's Song writers and the musicians. ❤️🤍💙☮️🤗🛐✝️😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What I heard about Roy Clark is that he was a genuinely kind man, that he believed his talent was a gift from god, and he said he felt connected to god when he played. Maybe that's what his expression was about when he closes his eyes. 🥲☺️ Just filled with joy! Good for him! ❤
Same with me...when i take the guitar and play, bad things go away; it's a bit like that Saul/David thing..thank you, Lord! I didn't know Roy Clark, 59 now... Man, he got that swing also, that let music breathe...👍
@@KatieBelle777 We do just up the road in Springfield, Missouri, too. (Although I lived in OK for many years, I think I got the phrase from my grandma.) 🖖😎
"Bless his heart" or your heart, or their heart has multiple uses. As Roy used it, it was a sincere and gracious. But you can also use it as a way of talking smack about a person, but couch it in a way that doesn't sound too derogatory. "That boy never had the brains God gave a squirrel, bless his heart... " or "She's never been an attractive woman, bless her heart."
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
You go anywhere below the Mason-Dixon Line and you will hear "Bless Your Heart" all the time. Roy passed away in 2018. He was one of our greatest guitarists. Roy does sing. Check out "Thank God and Greyhound" and "Yesterday, When I Was Young".
I often heard "well bless your little heart" over 55 years ago from my aunts in Northern Virginia. What's new to me is these young-uns with what looks like toilet paper stick-en out their ears.
@@eddiep7444 Interestingly “well bless your heart “ is fraudulently the response when someone says or does something naïve or just not well thought out. A little bit of sugar helps the medicine go down. Tone and context is important in determining the meaning. It’s not unlike the phrase used in New Jersey “forget about it”. The meaning can very depending on the way and tone it is said.
Roy Clark was such an amazing guitar player and gentleman. Playing fast on a 12 string is not easy. It blows me away that Rolling Stone didn’t have him on their list of the top 250 guitarists. Personally, I think he should be in the top 100.
RS is a joke. Don't give any credence to that awful rag and their bs lists. The fact they still have Hendrix as #1 says it all, so overrated it's ridiculous
Really though, considering how many rappers and non-Rock acts have made it to the RR Hall of Fame, Roy Clark should be in there too just because of his talent.
But he never offered to die on a cross to save the world from their sins. it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
Roy Clark was one of my favorite entertainers of all time. We used to watch him and Buck Owens on Hee Haw every week. Another great country music entertainer you may appreciate is Junior Brown. While not quite as outrageous as Clark he also has his own unique style of entertainment.
Roy Clark and Buck Owens were monsters on strings I could listen to them all day long, and Hee Haw was a fun show even though a lot of people up north claimed to hate it, BTW I`m from Boston, Mass. and a country boy at heart, I hate city living. Peace and brother love to you and all.
Brings back some old memories. Grew up watching, and listening to Roy Clark mostly on the old Hee Haw Show. Very talented and funny guy. Down to earth as they came.
Some time ago I was in a band...I was the country part of the show and we all decided a 12 string would fit very well. I did too until we did a 6 hr New Year's Eve show at the local Eagles. One of the Beatles once said....." I'VE GOT BLISTERS ON ME FINGERS"! I know what he meant!!!! I sold that guitar the next week!!!
that explains the look of pain on his face, his fingers being ripped open by those tiny strings, all that sliding, the 12 string is usually played by strumming.... i guess he has calluses on his fingers, and so quick and nimble, no fret noise, he is good, he is the best
It's nice to see young people appreciate great older performers. @michaelduffy You should hear him play "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" or hear him play a fiddle - he can play classical too.
Yesterday when I was young, one of my most favorite songs on the planet and will be played at my memorial. This young man looks to be the age of my grand children. I was in love with ray Clark free years. He's just magnificent, so go watch. HeeHaw I don't know if if you have.
I got to meet Roy when I was younger. I actually got to interview him for a school project. He was the kindest, most humble man I think I have ever met, and he never let his talent or his fame go to his head. Roy was easily one of the most talented multi-instrumentalists to ever live: his skill on the guitar and banjo are unrivaled in my opinion. I would suggest listening to Malaguena (Spanish-style guitar) and Yesterday, When I Was Young (his biggest country hit). Thank you so much for listening to Roy and continuing his legacy!
I remember Roy playing on the show Hee Haw way back when . I can only wish i had understood the genius i saw playing then. But what was more i saw a man who was genuine in his love of the music he played and the love that showen from his eyes for the peopletoo. I sure miss those days now.
Back in the early 60's, I was with a couple of friends in club in Juarez Mexico. As we weren't wearing evening jackets we had to sit in the bar. A performer came on stage and played "Malaguena"on the guitar. Fantastic performance. It wasn't until a decade or so later that I saw him on TV and discovered it was Roy Clark.
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
Great reaction! I love this song. It has been recorded by so many artists. Roy does such a great version of it. He was such a wonderful entertainer, humble man & super talented. He was both a singer & musician. His guitar & banjo playing are legendary.
"Bless his/her/your heart" is a southern thing. It can be used as a salutation, as Roy used it, but is most often used at the end of a statement to or about someone as an expression of empathy. For example, somebody might say, "Pete's just lost his job, bless his heart." What southerners also understand is that it can be used kind of disingenuously to mask an insult, and there is a joke down here in the deep south that you can say anything about somebody and it's okay as long as you add "bless his heart" to the end of it. So, the reply to the above statement might be, "Not surprised. Pete's never done a hard day's work in his life, bless his heart." See, that was mean, but it's okay, because they added "bless his heart." 😉
I'm glad to see some of these virtuoso's being rediscovered by younger generations! I admired Roy Clark when he was in his hey-day. And he could play more than the Guitar too. Another was Glen Campbell and the still living legend, Vince Gill! Often overlooked are the Ladies, like Barbara Mandrell who could play every instrument in the band.
You mentioned Glenn Campbell, who was absolutely a great, great guitar player. The only musician that ever played in the Wrecking Crew, yet couldn't read music. Imagine that.
I'm 62, and I knew as a little kid he was special. If I heard he was going to be on Johnny Carson that night, I'd secretly stay awake to see him. Truly one of the GOATs.
But he never offered to die on a cross to save the world from their sins. it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
2:42 I’ve always considered Roy Clark one of the top all time best guitarists, and banjo player but he’s fantastic on so many instruments. He up with the Jimmy Hendrix crowd as far as pushing an instrument to unheard of feats. They can make instruments play in ways that shouldn’t be possible !
Love seeing young guys getting their eyelids peeled back when they witness Roy Clark. Check him out playing 'Malaguena'. He wasn't just a virtuoso when it came to country/western music.
He was a master at every instrument including not just stringed, but horns. Very talented, and a true gentleman. As a Tulsan he is still missed, loved, and revered. Never hear an ill word about him.
His most famous vocal performance was a CLASSIC, called Yesterday, when I was young. Now that I am not young anymore, it takes on deeper meaning everyday,
BLESS YOUR HEART!! It's a Southern phrase, with multiple meanings. If someone says "I lost my job or my pet died" you reply I'm so sorry, bless your heart. Someone does something stupid you insult them and add Bless Your Heart, so it doesn't sound like an insult. If someone offends or disrespects you, you say "Are you having a bad day? Well Bless Your Heart". Trust me you will know the difference by the voice inflections! Great reaction young man! Hello from Texas 🤠
I just loved Roy Clark. He reminds me so much of my dad (in looks). I used to watch Hee-Haw with my grandparents and Roy was always my favorite. My grandparents had an 8 track of Roy Clark and I really fell in love with the song Yesterday When I Was Young. To this day I cannot listen to that song without tears running down my face from missing my grandparents and Roy and because it is such a beautiful song (and beautifully sung). Now that I am old myself, the song really resonates with me and makes me long for the days of my youth. I go to Branson with my mom every summer and intended on seeing Mr. Clark perform live but he passed away and I was devastated knowing I would never get to. And it was like losing my dad all over again (they looked so much h alike they could've been brothers from different mothers lol). I miss Roy's smile and the twinkle in his beautiful eyes and he truly was a master on the guitar as well as many other instruments. RIP Mr. Roy Clark. You were loved and respected and you are sorely missed. 😢
Roy Clark (dueling banjos).... best ever!! Roy Clark played a string cigar box in his early childhood... he is the most talented I have ever heard. God Bless him.
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
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Where where are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I searched the world over and I thought I found true. Love you. Met another and 💩💩💩 you were gone😂
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When I was young back in the late 60s and 70s we watched Grand Ole Opry and and Hee Haw Roy Clark was on both shows that was the best of times wow what great memories
I was at a Roger Maris golf tournament for charity. Roy Clark was the entertainment for the banquet. Great show. Later Roy and his band came to the hospitality room . We drank and played Left Right Center. Roy had not drank for a very long time. He was totally drunk , staggering. The band was holding him up. Some asked, " Roy, play a song". He immediatly woke up, play the song, then went back into his stooper. Amazing musician. Funny.
I think Roy felt extremely lucky to have had so much success (well deserved) and it kept him humble and from taking himself too seriously. He loved to entertain and clown around to garner a smile. I knew him from his time on "Hee Haw" and he always comes across as a really good hearted guy. Gone but never forgotten.
I thought my parents were weird for liking Roy Clark , Glen Campbell and Jerry Reed...I only listened to Van Halen and Def Leppard and thought every one else "stinks". Boy was I STUPID and NARROW-MINDED as a kid !?!?!?! These guys were THE TOP OF THE CLASS - and are STILL to this very day !! These three players I just listed have completely BLOWN MY MIND with their musical abilities and attitudes...they were all also class acts as human beings...wow do we miss them !!!
Him playing "Malaguena" on the "Odd Couple" (a sitcom from the '70's/80's?) and "Twelfth St Rag" are just a couple of my favorites. Edit: Never mind. Just saw that you already did them. All live, too.
Roy also liked to be comedic. Hee Haw had him play Dueling Banjos a couple of times, usually with a healthy dose of humor mixed in. On another note, Ghost Riders In The Sky has been covered by a multitude of singers. It's probably one of the most iconic CW songs. A very early recording was done by The Sons Of The Pioneers (b/w, excellent version). Johnny Cash did a famous cover also. For a more modern twist, Geoff Castellucci sang it a capella and layered himself.
Great Reaction! Growing up in Oklahoma in the 60's/70's Country Music was a big part of life, and Roy Clark was a BIG part of Country Music!! As amazing as his guitar playing skills have always been, I especially enjoyed when he sang. My favorite Roy Clark song has always been "Thank God and Greyhound". I would love to see you react to it and I look forward to seeing more of your reaction videos!
Mr. Clark is a wizard on the guitar! Any guitar! I love how he makes every song into his own! And I remember when he came out on that old show "Hee Haw" He was also a very funny comedian! A master guitarist who is sorely missed 🙏
"Bless your (their) heart" is a sort of universal Southern statement when things are either good or bad. Sadly we lost Roy Clark in 2018 but I honestly believe that you could stretch 6 rubber bands across a cigar box and Roy would make it sound like a Stratocaster. The man was and still is one of the most phenomenal stringed instrument players ever to walk this earth.
There was a television show called Hee Haw if you want to see more of Roy Clark and him having fun playing his stringed instruments he did it there every time the show was on, grew up watching him play went to some of his concerts and shows he is the absolute best to play by far... more talented than words can capture
A friend of mine once said that Roy Clark could stretch rubber bands across an empty cigar box and make it sound like a Stradivarius. Incredible talent on many instruments.
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
Roy Clark used heavy gauge strings with high action. As a guitar player myself, I use light gauge strings with low action. His setup would have killed me. How he played like that, I'll never know, but he was great. He played many other instruments too. He was an amazing talent.
I hate trying to play on a guitar with a high action on it. I play electric, and a completely different genre. I noticed many of the same techniques implemented though. Ie, the tremelo picking is used in a lot of metal music. I bet he could've played that kind of stuff easily though. (tapping, sweep picking, and things like that). Dude was way ahead of his time.
@@robbarrett6002 I use 10s and the same brand. I went way too long without playing guitar though. Now, my sweet picking sucks. I'm going to have to do a lot of practice to get back into that. Tapping is very easy though. I'm going to work on sweep tapping again as well.
I had the honor of sitting in the front row to see his show in Tahoe many years ago. This man amazed the entire crowd with how many instruments he totally mastered. Due to a mutual acquaintance i got to meet him in his dressing room after the show. What a humble talented a kind gentleman.
I love this. Roy Clark was a great musician. I also accidentally threw up on Roy Clark’s lap in the 70’s at the Roy Clark golf classic. He was so amazing. He didn’t even get upset with me. Just patted me on the back as he carefully removed me from his lap and reassured me it was ok.
I saw a live show many, many years ago with Roy opening for the incomparable Glen Campbell. Roy then came out and closed the show with Glen and this was one of the songs they performed. That was probably the most talent that has ever been on a stage at one time, anytime, anywhere.
Indeed. Glen Campbell is one of the most underrated musicians out there. I never saw him live but I have seen some of his recorded concert stuff, and I have been amazed!!!
If you want to see something that will blow your socks off, Check out his performance of Malaguena! That is one of the most breath taking performances you will ever see anyone do. He is one of the most under rated talents of all time!!!
Roy passed 11/15/2018 at 85. I loved to watch and hear him play. He was one of my top music idols, the other was Mac Davis who passed on 9/29/2020. Roy could literally play any stringed instrument you put in his hands. And Mac could write a song on the spot and proved it often on his TV show. I cried both times I heard either of them had died.
As a guitarist, but not really a country music fan, I still have to give Roy Clark his due. Truly one of the most gifted musicians to pick up a guitar. A jaw dropping master. Pretty damn good on the banjo too.
...I am not a country fan either, but their talent is undeniable , some really talented country players...check out some duets with Glen Campbell or Chet Atkins...even some of the contemporary country players are great, it seems most are influenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd and other southern rock bands of the 70s ( Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, Black foot etc.) ...I am a metal guy. But my eyes have been opened to 70s southern rock lately, these guys can play...peace Brother
Find Phil and Tommy Emmanuel doing this song and having fun. Phil is a phenomenal player, he died too young, but Tommy (try Classical Gas, Initiation and other tunes) is considered the best guitar player in the world, even though he plays rhythm when playing with Phil.
Fun Fact: The guitar that Roy Clark played in this clip is an Ovation Deacon. It was one of two solid body electric guitars Ovation produced from 1972-1980. The other model was called the Breadwinner, which was the same design as the Deacon, but didn't have a 12-string model as an option and the body had a matte finish instead of a gloss finish to keep the two models separate. It's a very neat guitar which had an active pickup built in it, and a selector switch to change the tones in the pickups which were designed to mimic the tonal quality of an Ovation, Fender or a Gibson. Unfortunately, it didn't sell very well during it's initial run in the 1970s, and Ovation tried to redesign the guitars around 1975 to possibly catch some interest, but it didn't work out. My father has a gen 1 Breadwinner hanging up at his house next to his Gibson Marauder he used to play when he was younger. I always loved the quirky design of the Gen 1s, it reminded me of a battle axe. Great Reaction. Roy Clark was an absolute BEAST on the guitar.
I'm 60. All the guys and gals, across all genres, that I thought were clowns and jokes, when I was growing up, were actually classics and geniuses. Wow... I could have learned and appreciated so much more if I would have just payed attention and not been such a "clown" myself. Man, that OG could play! 👴
I loved roy on hee haw in the 70's but hid it from my friends,I kept a charlie pride 8 track under my truck seat for when I was alone ,,I was stupid for not learning what they knew and trying to be the next jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton
Roy was a charismatic entertainer who was a master of the guitar and banjo, he was also really funny. When he was young he played off the country bumpkin character,but make no mistake he owned his craft. He also made sound effects with his guitar to tell stories
Roy died in 2018. For something completely different find a video of him singing "Yesterday, when I was young", There are videos out there with him not long before he died.
I love the way a 12 string sounds. Roger McGuinn and Roy Clark are the only ones I know who could truly master that instrument. Great video, thanx Dude!
SUBBED, I JUST KEEP THINKING HOW MUCH I MISS HEE HAW, Still watch it today. Hot chicks, killer music, fun, good times, I was not the biggest country music fan, just a little kid, but even for a dumb kid, it was impossible not to see the greatness in RC'c playing, and Buck Owens voice. and well Misty Rowe haha
Even though I was familiar with Roy Clark before because my dad was an avid country fan. I saw Roy Clark alive at my elementary school. Believe it or not, he used to be part of a group that traveled around and put on a marionette show. And after the show he entertained us by playing a banjo, and a fiddle. The cool part, though was when he was playing the fiddle, he played it, using a coat hanger as a bow and a baby bottle as a bow and was continually making jokes. This would’ve been around 1964 or 1965. But I still remember it.
Back in '87 I and my girlfriend went to the country music fan fair in Nashville and I got to meet Roy and he treated me like an old friend! He was so down to earth.
Legendary,I lived in Bakersfield Ca. when he and Buck were on Hee Haw,would see them around town all the time and you talk about nice guys,treated all they came in touch with,so well
My Dad is back there playing bass. He was Roy's bandleader and business manager for 20 years and they remained close friends for life. I can tell you that Roy practiced constantly. For instance, when he and his wife would join us for holiday meals, he'd bring a guitar. He'd go find a chair and just start practicing. He could carry on conversations while practicing. He was that dedicated to making sure his audience got what they were expecting. He never took a day off. It meant the world to him to be his absolute best. Thanks for sharing.
That must be an honor.
What a great story, thanks for sharing. He seemed to be quite a gentleman.
Great post. Thank you.
Well you were lucky enough to have been able to be up close and personal and enjoy the talent of who I personally consider the greatest guitar player to have ever lived.... I have watched Roy on TV for decades and was always amazed
His brother Dick and Dwight and sister sue were real good People good in the heart
A reporter once asked Eddie Van Halen what it was like to be the greatest guitar player of all time and he said I don’t know you’d have to ask that question to Roy Clark
Dang, even the great Eddie Van Halen don't want to claim that title huh!
Same thing happened with Jimmy Hendrix. The best guitar players in the world were mesmerized by Roy. One of the nicest men I ever had the opportunity to be around and a strong Christian.
@@GaryCason-l7s…Jimi
The same story has gone on about supposedly Jimi Hendrix said it about Phil keaggy, Eddie said it about Roy, Jimmy Page about Hendrix etc. I'm pretty sure it never happened in the name just keep changing
True!!!
Known Roy since '67. A total master on any guiter, bass, fiddle, or banjo, ever! AND, a super nice guy!
When he plays this on a mandolin, it gives you goose bumps.
Roy Clark is one of the greatest guitar players the world has ever known. The man was amazing. Another to look at is Glenn Campbell.
He ranks up there aswell I seen the same night as Mr Clark
There’s a duet of Roy and Glen doing this song together.
How about Jerry Reed?
@@raymondrochajr9621 yes sir he in that club right along with Chet Atkins
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Cool! I'll have to check that out!
I saw him in Las Vegas in 1980. He played a few songs then stopped. He stiod out in the front of the stage. He then pointed to the house band. He asked the audience to give them a big round of applause for making him look fabulous. He introduced each band member by name. Thats classs.
Wow, I love stories like that. Like, who does that? Awesome story. I always like him. He always came across as a very positive and great human being. There is a very small group of people that just have that type and f energy that you can feel.
YESSS!
There are some artists that just truly love to perform, love their fans, and appreciate the artists backing them. And Roy was definitely one of them. So relaxed on stage and with the audience.
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Yes... The Gibb brothers were like that.
The Bee Gees would actually thank their fans for allowing them to sign autographs for them.
@@prayingmantis6777 Chris LaDue also did that, and introduced each back member Individually. And several times, he would just leave the stage and let the band go wild on their own. His band even stuck together for awhile after Chris' death, and his son was singing. That band could take off and play about any type of music, and they all acted like they were enjoying every moment. Chris and his band kept everyone rocking, and there were no special effects, with the exception of a mechanical bull. Just a high charged musical night outside under the stars. They have the best rendition of "Life is a Highway" in my opinion, along with a wonderful selection of other rock, country, cowboy, humorous, and ballad type songs . It was such a wonderful evening that was over much too fast.
Roy Clark could play ANY string instrument and play it very well, he was a musical prodigy and a decent man. Roy was one of the biggest guitar influences in my life as a musician.
I know this is an old comment but I couldn't agree more. Roy Clark was a National treasure.
He never played harp.
Roy was a friend of my Dad's. He would stop by sometimes when he was in the area. He was the absolute best musician I have ever seen. You could always tell when he was getting as fast as he could play. His tongue would stick out. RIP Roy.
Not only a master of strings but look how much he is enjoying this.
His show in Branson in the 90s is still one of the best shows I've ever been to. He put 110 percent into it
Roy, a musical Phil Esposito...whew!
I love Roy Clark. And he could sing. Beautiful voice, and he loved to make people laugh as he played. One of his serious songs that evokes deep thought is “Yesterday When I Was Young.” It will cast a spell on your mind.❤
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
Roy Clark is one of the most over looked greatest entertainers in the world
He wasn’t in our household growing up.
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Glenn Campbell was another one!!! 🙂
Watched him all the time. Hee-Haw.
Truly a good-looking man too. Windex blue eyes. 🫠
R.I.P. Roy Clark. You are greatly missed but never forgotten. One of the all time great County Western Singer's Song writers and the musicians. ❤️🤍💙☮️🤗🛐✝️😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What I heard about Roy Clark is that he was a genuinely kind man, that he believed his talent was a gift from god, and he said he felt connected to god when he played. Maybe that's what his expression was about when he closes his eyes. 🥲☺️ Just filled with joy! Good for him! ❤
Bless his heart!
I would certainly believe Roy was a man of the Lord.
Same with me...when i take the guitar and play, bad things go away; it's a bit like that Saul/David thing..thank you, Lord!
I didn't know Roy Clark, 59 now...
Man, he got that swing also, that let music breathe...👍
We still say “Bless your heart” or Bless their hearts.” In Oklahoma.
@@KatieBelle777 We do just up the road in Springfield, Missouri, too. (Although I lived in OK for many years, I think I got the phrase from my grandma.) 🖖😎
"Bless their hearts!" is a Southern expression. I grew up hearing it from family, and still say it myself today.
typically "bless their heart" is a rather kind way of calling someone slow or stupid.
@@chadrushing4685 to me it more like saying "poor little thing" , and not necessarily because they are slow or stupid, but to be pitied.
Probably the most common expression upon encountering an ugly child...
"Bless his heart" or your heart, or their heart has multiple uses. As Roy used it, it was a sincere and gracious. But you can also use it as a way of talking smack about a person, but couch it in a way that doesn't sound too derogatory. "That boy never had the brains God gave a squirrel, bless his heart... " or "She's never been an attractive woman, bless her heart."
@chadrushing4685 depends on the inflection used when the words are said, it doesn't always mean calling someone an idiot.
Roy Clark is so underrated. He is spectacular!
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
Roy Clark is one of the few musicians who can absolutely OWN a 12-string guitar...and can make it do whatever the heck he wants it to do.
Him and Glen Campbell.
@@RJ-nz5jnRoy, Glenn Cambell, and Don Felder can shred the hell out of a 12-string.
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
You go anywhere below the Mason-Dixon Line and you will hear "Bless Your Heart" all the time. Roy passed away in 2018. He was one of our greatest guitarists. Roy does sing. Check out "Thank God and Greyhound" and "Yesterday, When I Was Young".
He wasn’t just a musician, he was an entertainer. His love for what he did showed.
I often heard "well bless your little heart" over 55 years ago from my aunts in Northern Virginia. What's new to me is these young-uns with what looks like toilet paper stick-en out their ears.
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Interestingly “well bless your heart “ is fraudulently the response when someone says or does something naïve or just not well thought out. A little bit of sugar helps the medicine go down.
Tone and context is important in determining the meaning.
It’s not unlike the phrase used in New Jersey “forget about it”. The meaning can very depending on the way and tone it is said.
@@michaelalbert8474Much of the time it was genuine, but you're right-another interpretation: " you did your best"
Thanks. I heard it in the 60s and 70s. Haven't heard it in last 20 years.
THAT MAN WAS INCREDIBLE ROY CLARK!!
Roy Clark was such an amazing guitar player and gentleman. Playing fast on a 12 string is not easy. It blows me away that Rolling Stone didn’t have him on their list of the top 250 guitarists. Personally, I think he should be in the top 100.
Hell, Roy should be in the top ten. He was an absolute master of the 12 string.
He could dazzle with 6 string too!
Without a doubt.
RS is a joke. Don't give any credence to that awful rag and their bs lists. The fact they still have Hendrix as #1 says it all, so overrated it's ridiculous
Really though, considering how many rappers and non-Rock acts have made it to the RR Hall of Fame, Roy Clark should be in there too just because of his talent.
A true artist. Closing his eyes meant he was feeling every note he played. Such a classic.
But he never offered to die on a cross to save the world from their sins. it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
Up until the day he died, Roy had forgotten more about playing the guitar than most people will ever learn.
And fiddle and banjo lol
100%
He and Jerry Reed
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
He was not only very funny and friendly, but also one of the world's greatest guitarists. He was fantastic in concert. A very great legend!
I believe he also played classical violin
As well as the ountry fiddle
And harmonica
This is a concert.
The Master of Strings, Roy Clark Rest in Peace Roy 🙏
Roy Clark was one of my favorite entertainers of all time. We used to watch him and Buck Owens on Hee Haw every week.
Another great country music entertainer you may appreciate is Junior Brown. While not quite as outrageous as Clark he also has his own unique style of entertainment.
Roy Clark and Buck Owens were monsters on strings I could listen to them all day long, and Hee Haw was a fun show even though a lot of people up north claimed to hate it, BTW I`m from Boston, Mass. and a country boy at heart, I hate city living. Peace and brother love to you and all.
"If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all."
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@@JayMac-kj9ktoh yeah they were one heck of a pair.
They were picking and a grinning
Far as I'm concerned
Roy Clark is the very best stringed instrument player.
Well, I don't know if he could play the violin or upright bass (or double bass) but I never checked either
Brings back some old memories. Grew up watching, and listening to Roy Clark mostly on the old Hee Haw Show. Very talented and funny guy. Down to earth as they came.
Remember when he was on the Beverly Hillbillies ? Jethro was his Agent and had him dress up and billed him as Blue Boy Roy.
Another super under rated guitarist...Glenn Campbell! Roy Clark & Glenn Campbell teamed up on some awesome guitar duos.
omg wow you have truly never heard bless your hearts before i am floored! and grateful im from texas and have...bless your heart
Roy could play anything with strings, guitar , banjo and violin and was a virtuoso on all three. RIP Roy.
He could play a baby grand with a pick
@@IronReece13Amazing talent!
The fact that he played that on a 12 string is insane.
Indeed! It's hard enough to play like Roy does on a 6-string, but to do that on a 12-string is just insane!
Some time ago I was in a band...I was the country part of the show and we all decided a 12 string would fit very well. I did too until we did a 6 hr New Year's Eve show at the local Eagles. One of the Beatles once said....." I'VE GOT BLISTERS ON ME FINGERS"!
I know what he meant!!!!
I sold that guitar the next week!!!
Exactly !!!!
that explains the look of pain on his face, his fingers being ripped open by those tiny strings, all that sliding, the 12 string is usually played by strumming.... i guess he has calluses on his fingers, and so quick and nimble, no fret noise, he is good, he is the best
I hate tuning 12 strings
It's nice to see young people appreciate great older performers.
@michaelduffy
You should hear him play "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" or hear him play a fiddle - he can play classical too.
He played guitar, fiddle, banjo, and he was a great singer, too….just an incredible talent!
Banjo? That's new to me, have you seen Steve Martin play?
I had the privilege of seeing him live around 86 or 87. Mel Tillis opened for him.
Yesterday when I was young, one of my most favorite songs on the planet and will be played at my memorial. This young man looks to be the age of my grand children. I was in love with ray Clark free years. He's just magnificent, so go watch. HeeHaw
I don't know if if you have.
Hee Haw, Jonny Cash show..
And a comedian his cameo on the drew Carey show was hilarious
I got to meet Roy when I was younger. I actually got to interview him for a school project. He was the kindest, most humble man I think I have ever met, and he never let his talent or his fame go to his head. Roy was easily one of the most talented multi-instrumentalists to ever live: his skill on the guitar and banjo are unrivaled in my opinion. I would suggest listening to Malaguena (Spanish-style guitar) and Yesterday, When I Was Young (his biggest country hit). Thank you so much for listening to Roy and continuing his legacy!
You're correct and IMHO his Malaguena is the best. I mean, WOW! Great comment, and you are lucky that you got to meet him.
@@lynnestamey7272 Interestingly, Roy played that song at the end of an episode of the old tv show Odd Couple.
Yeah, Southern Gentleman.
Yesterday when I was young - What a beautiful song.
I remember Roy playing on the show Hee Haw way back when . I can only wish i had understood the genius i saw playing then. But what was more i saw a man who was genuine in his love of the music he played and the love that showen from his eyes for the peopletoo. I sure miss those days now.
Same here. It was lost on me at the time but I still feel blessed to have witnessed it
Back in the early 60's, I was with a couple of friends in club in Juarez Mexico. As we weren't wearing evening jackets we had to sit in the bar. A performer came on stage and played "Malaguena"on the guitar. Fantastic performance. It wasn't until a decade or so later that I saw him on TV and discovered it was Roy Clark.
Great story.
There is a clip of Roy Clark playing that on "The Odd Couple". Simply astonishing feat of musicianship!
He was a great guitarist! You only saw the tip of the iceberg on how good he was... his albums are treasures
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
I saw Roy Clark in concert around 2001 and he was FABULOUS! I grew up watching, and loving, Hee Haw.
Great reaction! I love this song. It has been recorded by so many artists. Roy does such a great version of it. He was such a wonderful entertainer, humble man & super talented. He was both a singer & musician. His guitar & banjo playing are legendary.
"Bless his/her/your heart" is a southern thing. It can be used as a salutation, as Roy used it, but is most often used at the end of a statement to or about someone as an expression of empathy. For example, somebody might say, "Pete's just lost his job, bless his heart." What southerners also understand is that it can be used kind of disingenuously to mask an insult, and there is a joke down here in the deep south that you can say anything about somebody and it's okay as long as you add "bless his heart" to the end of it. So, the reply to the above statement might be, "Not surprised. Pete's never done a hard day's work in his life, bless his heart." See, that was mean, but it's okay, because they added "bless his heart." 😉
Instead of southern, it's rural, country folk thing
I live up north my grandparents always said that❤
@@scotthovland7380 yes, I'm in missouri which most people don't consider the south and I've heard that phrase as long as I can remember
"Bless her heart, she don't know no better."😂
Here, I brought you this diet book.
Bless your heart
Pure magical. Backed by a relentless spirit within him! Wonderful!
I'm glad to see some of these virtuoso's being rediscovered by younger generations! I admired Roy Clark when he was in his hey-day. And he could play more than the Guitar too. Another was Glen Campbell and the still living legend, Vince Gill! Often overlooked are the Ladies, like Barbara Mandrell who could play every instrument in the band.
you could put any instrument ever created in front of the Mandrell sisters and one of them could play it, and well at that.
You mentioned Glenn Campbell, who was absolutely a great, great guitar player. The only musician that ever played in the Wrecking Crew, yet couldn't read music. Imagine that.
😮
Glenn and Roy could both shred like nobody's business. The world lost 2 greats with their passing....
GLEN NOR ROY COULD NOT READ MUSIC…AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME GIFTS FROM HEAVEN AMEN.DR.BRYANT LANE ❤.
I'm 62, and I knew as a little kid he was special. If I heard he was going to be on Johnny Carson that night, I'd secretly stay awake to see him. Truly one of the GOATs.
This would have been much better without the stupid looking face of the commentator!🎉
But he never offered to die on a cross to save the world from their sins. it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
2:42 I’ve always considered Roy Clark one of the top all time best guitarists, and banjo player but he’s fantastic on so many instruments. He up with the Jimmy Hendrix crowd as far as pushing an instrument to unheard of feats. They can make instruments play in ways that shouldn’t be possible !
Love seeing young guys getting their eyelids peeled back when they witness Roy Clark. Check him out playing 'Malaguena'. He wasn't just a virtuoso when it came to country/western music.
did this live on a tv show.....AWESOME
He played it "for himself" on an episode of "The Odd Couple" with Jack Klugman & Tony Randall and the were dumb founded listening to him play
A hero to us older guitar players.... and always funny and humble ... God bless him
He was a master at every instrument including not just stringed, but horns. Very talented, and a true gentleman. As a Tulsan he is still missed, loved, and revered. Never hear an ill word about him.
PLAYING THAT ON A 12 STRING AND HITTING EVERY NOTE CLEARLY AND PRECISELY IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE...RIP ROY .❤️❤️❤️❤️
Roy was an American original. Master of the guitar and banjo. And mandolin…… Great man of music. He is missed. 👍🎸🇺🇸❤️
And the fiddle
@@margaret1321 yep- and the fiddle👍😁
And he was an amazing showman. Funny as hell and great stage presence.
I was 11 when I first heard and saw Roy Clark on t.v justmight@
He seemed to be a master of anything with strings on it.
His most famous vocal performance was a CLASSIC, called Yesterday, when I was young. Now that I am not young anymore, it takes on deeper meaning everyday,
Saw Roy in concert once. He masterfully played a huge variety of stringed instruments. If it had strings, he could play it.
They're not ' strings' , they're " strangs '
I have never heard of it, but I wonder if he ever played a bouzouki? That has a totally unique sound. 🇬🇷😎
BLESS YOUR HEART!! It's a Southern phrase, with multiple meanings. If someone says "I lost my job or my pet died" you reply I'm so sorry, bless your heart. Someone does something stupid you insult them and add Bless Your Heart, so it doesn't sound like an insult. If someone offends or disrespects you, you say "Are you having a bad day? Well Bless Your Heart". Trust me you will know the difference by the voice inflections! Great reaction young man! Hello from Texas 🤠
Southerners aren't the only ones who say that, I'd say more accurately it's a rural thang
"Bless your heart" ranges from a genuine expression of sympathy & concern to a (equally genuine) expression of "You're an idiot!"
@@CindyNavarro correct
I just loved Roy Clark. He reminds me so much of my dad (in looks). I used to watch Hee-Haw with my grandparents and Roy was always my favorite. My grandparents had an 8 track of Roy Clark and I really fell in love with the song Yesterday When I Was Young. To this day I cannot listen to that song without tears running down my face from missing my grandparents and Roy and because it is such a beautiful song (and beautifully sung). Now that I am old myself, the song really resonates with me and makes me long for the days of my youth. I go to Branson with my mom every summer and intended on seeing Mr. Clark perform live but he passed away and I was devastated knowing I would never get to. And it was like losing my dad all over again (they looked so much h alike they could've been brothers from different mothers lol). I miss Roy's smile and the twinkle in his beautiful eyes and he truly was a master on the guitar as well as many other instruments. RIP Mr. Roy Clark. You were loved and respected and you are sorely missed. 😢
Roy Clark (dueling banjos).... best ever!!
Roy Clark played a string cigar box in his early childhood... he is the most talented I have ever heard. God Bless him.
I think these young people listening and forming new appreciation for the musicians from the past is fantastic.
I can never decide which is better, watching them discover my favorites, or finding new-to-me music because of them!
Not only was he super talented, he was an ace showman.
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
Remember watching Hee HAW with my family when a kid and it was always a treat to see Roy Clark play a true master on guitar 🎸
We used to watch HeeHaw all the time.
@@hildahilpert5018 where oh where are you tonight why did you leave me here all alone (as usual 😎) I searched the world over and thought I found true love (female of course 💖 😘)you met another and 💩you were gone 🥴😔(you left another 💩BOOM I was gone 🌪️) 😭
Where where are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I searched the world over and I thought I found true. Love you. Met another and 💩💩💩 you were gone😂
Doom despair and agony on me ohhhhh, deep dark depression excessive misery ohhhhh, if it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all ohhhhh, Doom despair and agony on me 👎🖕🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Gloom, despair and agony on me…
As he played I could hear the words to the song in my head...
not imp rest, just Clack plying
When I was young back in the late 60s and 70s we watched Grand Ole Opry and and Hee Haw Roy Clark was on both shows that was the best of times wow what great memories
I was at a Roger Maris golf tournament for charity. Roy Clark was the entertainment for the banquet. Great show. Later Roy and his band came to the hospitality room . We drank and played Left Right Center. Roy had not drank for a very long time. He was totally drunk , staggering. The band was holding him up. Some asked, " Roy, play a song". He immediatly woke up, play the song, then went back into his stooper. Amazing musician.
Funny.
I think Roy felt extremely lucky to have had so much success (well deserved) and it kept him humble and from taking himself too seriously. He loved to entertain and clown around to garner a smile. I knew him from his time on "Hee Haw" and he always comes across as a really good hearted guy. Gone but never forgotten.
Great video! Thank you for playing it with no interruptions. Roy was one of the best.
I thought my parents were weird for liking Roy Clark , Glen Campbell and Jerry Reed...I only listened to Van Halen and Def Leppard and thought every one else "stinks". Boy was I STUPID and NARROW-MINDED as a kid !?!?!?! These guys were THE TOP OF THE CLASS - and are STILL to this very day !! These three players I just listed have completely BLOWN MY MIND with their musical abilities and attitudes...they were all also class acts as human beings...wow do we miss them !!!
Ricky Skaggs and Vince Gill ain't half bad either
I'm glad you have expanded your music catalog all music has something to offer and I listen to everything
Him playing "Malaguena" on the "Odd Couple" (a sitcom from the '70's/80's?) and "Twelfth St Rag" are just a couple of my favorites. Edit: Never mind. Just saw that you already did them. All live, too.
Roy Clark, you are a golden star. One of my favorite songs since the early sixties, I would make my dad sing this song to me in the evenings. 💙
"Orange Blossom Special" - Roy Clark & Jimmy Henley is a magical performance. Roy passed away in 2018.
"for the wages of sin is DEATH, but.. the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Roy also liked to be comedic. Hee Haw had him play Dueling Banjos a couple of times, usually with a healthy dose of humor mixed in. On another note, Ghost Riders In The Sky has been covered by a multitude of singers. It's probably one of the most iconic CW songs. A very early recording was done by The Sons Of The Pioneers (b/w, excellent version). Johnny Cash did a famous cover also. For a more modern twist, Geoff Castellucci sang it a capella and layered himself.
Also on Hee Haw you want to see Roy playing Gone home..
Also covered by the Southern Rock band, The Outlaws, great rock version.
@@thewindleYep yep! That’s the version i always think of!
Burl Ives covered it first back in 1949, its awesome😊
Yes Roy played till he died. I absolutely love Roy Clark❤
Great Reaction! Growing up in Oklahoma in the 60's/70's Country Music was a big part of life, and Roy Clark was a BIG part of Country Music!! As amazing as his guitar playing skills have always been, I especially enjoyed when he sang. My favorite Roy Clark song has always been "Thank God and Greyhound". I would love to see you react to it and I look forward to seeing more of your reaction videos!
I grew up listening to Roy Clark and Buck Owens almost every night. Awesome musicians.
On Hee Haw right!
Thanks for this video, Roy was one of THE BEST Country Stars and a TRUE LEGEND on the strings.
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Mr. Clark is a wizard on the guitar!
Any guitar!
I love how he makes every song into his own! And I remember when he came out on that old show "Hee Haw" He was also a very funny comedian!
A master guitarist who is sorely missed 🙏
"Bless your (their) heart" is a sort of universal Southern statement when things are either good or bad. Sadly we lost Roy Clark in 2018 but I honestly believe that you could stretch 6 rubber bands across a cigar box and Roy would make it sound like a Stratocaster. The man was and still is one of the most phenomenal stringed instrument players ever to walk this earth.
He's dumber than a pile of rocks, Bless his heart. He tried his hardest, bless his heart. He's uglier than sin, bless his heart.
I'm a 72 yr old guitarist (first nightclub gig at age 15) and have admired Roy Clark since forever. Great performer.
My dad loved Roy Clark. We all had to be quiet when he came on the TV screen. Huge Hee Haw fan!😂
There was a television show called Hee Haw if you want to see more of Roy Clark and him having fun playing his stringed instruments he did it there every time the show was on, grew up watching him play went to some of his concerts and shows he is the absolute best to play by far... more talented than words can capture
Hee haw was a great show
A friend of mine once said that Roy Clark could stretch rubber bands across an empty cigar box and make it sound like a Stradivarius. Incredible talent on many instruments.
However, it has nothing to do with saving your soul on judgement day. YOU can't play for your salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or honor guard or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or bodybuilder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus.
Roy Clark used heavy gauge strings with high action. As a guitar player myself, I use light gauge strings with low action. His setup would have killed me. How he played like that, I'll never know, but he was great. He played many other instruments too. He was an amazing talent.
Dick Dale the same. Heavy strings.
I hate trying to play on a guitar with a high action on it. I play electric, and a completely different genre. I noticed many of the same techniques implemented though. Ie, the tremelo picking is used in a lot of metal music.
I bet he could've played that kind of stuff easily though. (tapping, sweep picking, and things like that).
Dude was way ahead of his time.
His fingers were made of Iron
I have my Jackson set as low as it'll go and Ernie Ball 9s
@@robbarrett6002 I use 10s and the same brand.
I went way too long without playing guitar though. Now, my sweet picking sucks. I'm going to have to do a lot of practice to get back into that. Tapping is very easy though. I'm going to work on sweep tapping again as well.
As a child I was amazed by Roy’s skill on guitar, he was the first person I saw that literally made it sing
That magic moment before he starts to play when the guitar transforms into a totally different guitar
I had the honor of sitting in the front row to see his show in Tahoe many years ago. This man amazed the entire crowd with how many instruments he totally mastered. Due to a mutual acquaintance i got to meet him in his dressing room after the show. What a humble talented a kind gentleman.
I knew Roy Clark was one of the best guitar players but this is the first time I heard him play this song so awesome
I love this. Roy Clark was a great musician. I also accidentally threw up on Roy Clark’s lap in the 70’s at the Roy Clark golf classic. He was so amazing. He didn’t even get upset with me. Just patted me on the back as he carefully removed me from his lap and reassured me it was ok.
I saw a live show many, many years ago with Roy opening for the incomparable Glen Campbell. Roy then came out and closed the show with Glen and this was one of the songs they performed. That was probably the most talent that has ever been on a stage at one time, anytime, anywhere.
Two of the best.
Indeed. Glen Campbell is one of the most underrated musicians out there. I never saw him live but I have seen some of his recorded concert stuff, and I have been amazed!!!
Campbell liked the Gretsch 12 also
Was it like this Hee Haw version "Glen Campbell & Roy Clark Play "Ghost Riders in the Sky"" < ua-cam.com/video/v_kbgjsuCec/v-deo.html>
If you want to see something that will blow your socks off, Check out his performance of Malaguena! That is one of the most breath taking performances you will ever see anyone do. He is one of the most under rated talents of all time!!!
Yes yes yes!
Yes !!!!! In the middle of malaguena he bust out with the 2 hand tapping years b4 van halen did it...
Yes that is a great performance by him. Loved that one.
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Yes he did.
Roy passed 11/15/2018 at 85. I loved to watch and hear him play. He was one of my top music idols, the other was Mac Davis who passed on 9/29/2020. Roy could literally play any stringed instrument you put in his hands. And Mac could write a song on the spot and proved it often on his TV show. I cried both times I heard either of them had died.
Roy was a guitar master...
Sadly he has since passed on....
RIP Roy 🎸
As a guitarist, but not really a country music fan, I still have to give Roy Clark his due. Truly one of the most gifted musicians to pick up a guitar. A jaw dropping master. Pretty damn good on the banjo too.
...I am not a country fan either, but their talent is undeniable , some really talented country players...check out some duets with Glen Campbell or Chet Atkins...even some of the contemporary country players are great, it seems most are influenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd and other southern rock bands of the 70s ( Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, Black foot etc.) ...I am a metal guy. But my eyes have been opened to 70s southern rock lately, these guys can play...peace Brother
Find Phil and Tommy Emmanuel doing this song and having fun. Phil is a phenomenal player, he died too young, but Tommy (try Classical Gas, Initiation and other tunes) is considered the best guitar player in the world, even though he plays rhythm when playing with Phil.
Fun Fact: The guitar that Roy Clark played in this clip is an Ovation Deacon. It was one of two solid body electric guitars Ovation produced from 1972-1980. The other model was called the Breadwinner, which was the same design as the Deacon, but didn't have a 12-string model as an option and the body had a matte finish instead of a gloss finish to keep the two models separate. It's a very neat guitar which had an active pickup built in it, and a selector switch to change the tones in the pickups which were designed to mimic the tonal quality of an Ovation, Fender or a Gibson. Unfortunately, it didn't sell very well during it's initial run in the 1970s, and Ovation tried to redesign the guitars around 1975 to possibly catch some interest, but it didn't work out. My father has a gen 1 Breadwinner hanging up at his house next to his Gibson Marauder he used to play when he was younger. I always loved the quirky design of the Gen 1s, it reminded me of a battle axe.
Great Reaction. Roy Clark was an absolute BEAST on the guitar.
Roy Clark was a really great musician. The guitar he was playing is an Ovation 12-string Deacon model. It is fairly rare to find these days.
I'm 60. All the guys and gals, across all genres, that I thought were clowns and jokes, when I was growing up, were actually classics and geniuses. Wow... I could have learned and appreciated so much more if I would have just payed attention and not been such a "clown" myself. Man, that OG could play! 👴
I loved roy on hee haw in the 70's but hid it from my friends,I kept a charlie pride 8 track under my truck seat for when I was alone ,,I was stupid for not learning what they knew and trying to be the next jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton
ROY CLARK playing MALIGUANIA IS A MASTERPIECE......PULL IT UP!!! RIP ROY 🙏
Yes please
Roy was a charismatic entertainer who was a master of the guitar and banjo, he was also really funny. When he was young he played off the country bumpkin character,but make no mistake he owned his craft. He also made sound effects with his guitar to tell stories
Roy died in 2018. For something completely different find a video of him singing "Yesterday, when I was young", There are videos out there with him not long before he died.
A great performer, I saw him a few times in Lake Tahoe and he was always amazing. Bless his heart!
When his eyes close and his tongue comes out..... You know you're about to experience perfection! Bless his heart.
Lol that sounds like my daughter's horse.
Roy Clark was not only the greatest instrumentalist, but he also had an amazing voice, sang with his heart and soul. Loved him so much!
I love the way a 12 string sounds. Roger McGuinn and Roy Clark are the only ones I know who could truly master that instrument. Great video, thanx Dude!
Roy Clark was a brilliant musician -- very underrated because most people knew him from Hee Haw. He also had a gorgeous voice.
I saw Roy Clark in concert twice in my life. He was absolutely amazing! My favorite that he did on the 12 String was “Malagueña “
SUBBED, I JUST KEEP THINKING HOW MUCH I MISS HEE HAW, Still watch it today. Hot chicks, killer music, fun, good times, I was not the biggest country music fan, just a little kid, but even for a dumb kid, it was impossible not to see the greatness in RC'c playing, and Buck Owens voice. and well Misty Rowe haha
Even though I was familiar with Roy Clark before because my dad was an avid country fan. I saw Roy Clark alive at my elementary school. Believe it or not, he used to be part of a group that traveled around and put on a marionette show. And after the show he entertained us by playing a banjo, and a fiddle. The cool part, though was when he was playing the fiddle, he played it, using a coat hanger as a bow and a baby bottle as a bow and was continually making jokes. This would’ve been around 1964 or 1965. But I still remember it.
Back in '87 I and my girlfriend went to the country music fan fair in Nashville and I got to meet Roy and he treated me like an old friend! He was so down to earth.
Legendary,I lived in Bakersfield Ca. when he and Buck were on Hee Haw,would see them around town all the time and you talk about nice guys,treated all they came in touch with,so well