My wife didn’t know she liked country music until i took her to see Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives. Now we’ve seen them 3 times and counting. Among the best bands I’ve ever seen!
You would not believe the amount of friends and family I have that say exactly what you did here! My pops is a southern rocker/bluesman, my Pap is a bluegrass picker, my mom grew up on 70’s pop like Fleetwood Mac, my brothers and I grew up punks playing in hardcore bands but still liked all kinds of traditional American music because of our great grandparents, grand parents, and parents. Marty Stuart is one of few bands we will all go to see and absolutely love and have a blast! I always tell people when they ask me what the best/loudest rock n roll show I ever went to was and I reply “hands down Marty Stuart, and Dwight Yoakam!”
I have to admit that I didn’t start off as a country music fan but, slowly it began to sink in that these guys are some of the best musicians on the planet. They also share the spotlight willingly with each other. America’s greatest export, in my opinion.
To all the country stations across this country this ladies and gentlemen is what you should be playing. The other country music your playing is not country. Man I’m still trying to catch my breath.
Marty and his band (the boys) are national treasures - classic American country music artists and they play so well it's stunning. AND they dress up for the part like in the good old days when country music first came into being. As a former country piano player, all I can say is their musicianship is among the best of the best. We're looking at thousands of hours of practice; add in the fact Marty has been a music prodigy since his youth. Thanks for posting this video....a great pick-me-up during times like we are experiencing today.
Hi. I just wanted to say that i agree so much with everything you said. These guys are true and talented musicians. A treasure, as you said. I myself play the guitar and I,m amazed at how they could reach that level of proficiency (hard work, talent.. and some other ingredients). Anyway, I liked what you said about this horrible virus and how some of us run to music for shelter. I certainly do. Keep safe and best wishes from Europe!
@@ferpirata76 Thanks Fernando for your comments! Music breaks a lot of barriers among humankind - if we could all just sit down and play and sing together instead of going to war and killing others we don't even know, the world would be a peaceful place to live in. Country music appeals to our souls and heartbeats, tells a story, makes us forget our troubles and is just so much fun to play and listen to. Regards to you in Europe...and keep on pickin' and grinnin' Fernando!
@@JoJo1955 you are so right! One of the things that make us human (whatever that world means anymore) is art. Music is a medicine for the soul and, yes, shoul unite people. Anyway, keep safe and enjoy. By the way, i love Emmylou Harris. She is one of the greatest! Have a great Sunday!
Don’t sell yourself short sister, once a country player always a country player! If your still physically able you should sit down behind those ivories and tickle away. A culture is only ever one generation away from being lost. With the state of “country radio” now days we need all the players out there making sure we never lose our art form. Their are so many great pickers out there right now but you’ll never see them on CMT not the Opry. It’s a daggoned shame so if you can save even one soul through your talents you’ve done your part! Loved your comment. Peace!
I guess everyone already knows Kenny said in an interview that in Nashville terms they were "roadhot" from doing so many shows just prior. Letterman was clueless that he had great men on his stage! My heroes for sure. 🎶🐒
Yeah..sure. Letterman has had Marty Stuart on his show many times - and you figure Letterman keeps having Marty Stuart on the show because Letterman is clueless. Sounds more like you're the one that's clueless.
I saw an interview with Kenny Vaughn where they discussed this performance. Letterman’s band watched the first song during sound check from side stage. By the second song they were all on top of them in amazement. Letterman’s guitar player couldn’t believe Kenny and Marty don’t use effects pedals. Straight into their amps. Incredible musicians.
I've been playing since I was a kid. Sometimes I think I'm getting pretty good. Then I watch Marty and Cousin' Kenny, and think- why bother. These guys put the pro in professional
This is the vitality that is missing in country music today. Shame the Hollywood types got control of our music. Thanks to Marty, Kenny and company for keeping it burning hot.
Marty Stuart is one of the most gracious, sincere, and genuinely nice people in country music...And he is crazy talented. What's not to like? Even his televangelist hairdo gives us something to talk about, in one way or another...LOL...Just pickin' Marty! You are jammin'!
These boys threw it down🤙🏾..I can only imagine Dave’s Band Lookin at them like “WoW”Good ole country with a couple screamin Teles and old classic amps..Didn’t hear or see one effects pedal..Just pure Tele Country Twang.LoudLove..🔊🔊🔊💜💜💜
I always, always, ALWAYS feel a blast of lovely energy when I hear these guys play this famous gig on Letterman's show. Thankew, thankew, Uh, thank ya very much...!
Saw them back McGuinn & Hillman at the Ryman about six years ago. In a night filled with magic , the Superlatives were the secret ingredient. Blew me away.
Marty, if Clarence White is looking down he is proud that you have really done his guitar justice.🎸🎵 I’m glad I got to meet you and your band and have a laugh after the show in Nashville Arkansas. It was a great ending to summer vacation that year.
Certainly an all time great late night tv performance certainly in the genre of country and even rock n roll. You have The Who live at Leeds, Metallica in Moscow, Elvis on Sullivan, Stevie Ray Live at Montrouex, Hendrix on Dick Cavett, and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Live on Letterman!! My mentor of telecaster pickin’ always said “Country boys can really rock but ya ain’t teachin no rocker how to play country!!“
Sometimes musicians come together and magic happens. This is one of those times! These guys really have a groove going on. You can tell by watching the bass player as he's diggin' it!
No pedal boards. Plugged straight into their amp. That has been voted 1 of the top 5 all time musical performances on Letterman. The guys were smokin!!!!!
That’s his bluegrass background, appreciate music for music’s sake instead of making up all about “the artist”. Most bluegrass fans can name all the side men. Country (commercial) fans rarely know or even care who is making the music as long as they have a “star” to worship
I like the way Marty grins at Kenny as he's driving a nail in Lettermans house band . Any thoughts on how great they think they were, are evaporated in one song. Marty and Kenny were making a statement. In Vaughns interview about this show he spoke of the hillbilly comments that Lettermans band was passing before they went on.
My wife didn’t know she liked country music until i took her to see Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives. Now we’ve seen them 3 times and counting. Among the best bands I’ve ever seen!
I'm going in January.
lucky you
You would not believe the amount of friends and family I have that say exactly what you did here! My pops is a southern rocker/bluesman, my Pap is a bluegrass picker, my mom grew up on 70’s pop like Fleetwood Mac, my brothers and I grew up punks playing in hardcore bands but still liked all kinds of traditional American music because of our great grandparents, grand parents, and parents. Marty Stuart is one of few bands we will all go to see and absolutely love and have a blast! I always tell people when they ask me what the best/loudest rock n roll show I ever went to was and I reply “hands down Marty Stuart, and Dwight Yoakam!”
I have to admit that I didn’t start off as a country music fan but, slowly it began to sink in that these guys are some of the best musicians on the planet. They also share the spotlight willingly with each other. America’s greatest export, in my opinion.
To all the country stations across this country this ladies and gentlemen is what you should be playing. The other country music your playing is not country. Man I’m still trying to catch my breath.
Marty and his band (the boys) are national treasures - classic American country music artists and they play so well it's stunning. AND they dress up for the part like in the good old days when country music first came into being. As a former country piano player, all I can say is their musicianship is among the best of the best. We're looking at thousands of hours of practice; add in the fact Marty has been a music prodigy since his youth. Thanks for posting this video....a great pick-me-up during times like we are experiencing today.
Hi. I just wanted to say that i agree so much with everything you said. These guys are true and talented musicians. A treasure, as you said. I myself play the guitar and I,m amazed at how they could reach that level of proficiency (hard work, talent.. and some other ingredients). Anyway, I liked what you said about this horrible virus and how some of us run to music for shelter. I certainly do. Keep safe and best wishes from Europe!
@@ferpirata76 Thanks Fernando for your comments! Music breaks a lot of barriers among humankind - if we could all just sit down and play and sing together instead of going to war and killing others we don't even know, the world would be a peaceful place to live in. Country music appeals to our souls and heartbeats, tells a story, makes us forget our troubles and is just so much fun to play and listen to. Regards to you in Europe...and keep on pickin' and grinnin' Fernando!
@@JoJo1955 you are so right! One of the things that make us human (whatever that world means anymore) is art. Music is a medicine for the soul and, yes, shoul unite people. Anyway, keep safe and enjoy. By the way, i love Emmylou Harris. She is one of the greatest! Have a great Sunday!
Marty and the Superlatives are wonderful hosts for others. They can play anything well.. not ego centered . Share the stage graciously
Don’t sell yourself short sister, once a country player always a country player! If your still physically able you should sit down behind those ivories and tickle away. A culture is only ever one generation away from being lost. With the state of “country radio” now days we need all the players out there making sure we never lose our art form. Their are so many great pickers out there right now but you’ll never see them on CMT not the Opry. It’s a daggoned shame so if you can save even one soul through your talents you’ve done your part! Loved your comment. Peace!
I guess everyone already knows Kenny said in an interview that in Nashville terms they were "roadhot" from doing so many shows just prior. Letterman was clueless that he had great men on his stage! My heroes for sure. 🎶🐒
Yeah..sure. Letterman has had Marty Stuart on his show many times - and you figure Letterman keeps having Marty Stuart on the show because Letterman is clueless. Sounds more like you're the one that's clueless.
Anyways every member of the band is more talented and important than that clown
I saw an interview with Kenny Vaughn where they discussed this performance. Letterman’s band watched the first song during sound check from side stage. By the second song they were all on top of them in amazement. Letterman’s guitar player couldn’t believe Kenny and Marty don’t use effects pedals. Straight into their amps. Incredible musicians.
Just gotta turn em up
This is tele madness. Unbelievable what a sound
+Joost van ginkel oh my yes
Kenny Vaughan rocks
forget about stevie and jimmy , Kenny's the Man Kenny Rules , , Smokin
Will never forgot those two, hush your blasphemous trap!
@@donnievick3076 That's right. SRV and Jimmy ALSO captured the essence of Great America in their music just as these boys did.
I've been playing since I was a kid. Sometimes I think I'm getting pretty good. Then I watch Marty and Cousin' Kenny, and think- why bother. These guys put the pro in professional
amen brother
Jesuus6, I kno what U mean!! My God!
This is the vitality that is missing in country music today. Shame the Hollywood types got control of our music. Thanks to Marty, Kenny and company for keeping it burning hot.
Amen !
Robert Bonter Esse conjunto é fera
This is "real" home grown Country music ...not that fake nonsense we're subjected to on Pop radio ...
Robert Bonter
100% agreed ....it's a shame this type of talent isn't more wide spread .....Marty and Cousin Kenny...doesn't get much tighter and better....
Never seen a band with better chemistry or harmony in my life. These men were born to make music together.
Marty Stuart is one of the most gracious, sincere, and genuinely nice people in country music...And he is crazy talented. What's not to like? Even his televangelist hairdo gives us something to talk about, in one way or another...LOL...Just pickin' Marty! You are jammin'!
I’ve got to see them live. Best band on the planet.
Marty and His Superlatives will blow you away.
Tighter than two coats of paint!
Marty, Kenny, Paul and Harry are incredible! Just WOW! Kenny is one of the best guitarists...could listen to him all day and night! Love these guys!
These boys threw it down🤙🏾..I can only imagine Dave’s Band Lookin at them like “WoW”Good ole country with a couple screamin Teles and old classic amps..Didn’t hear or see one effects pedal..Just pure Tele Country Twang.LoudLove..🔊🔊🔊💜💜💜
This performance will never, ever be topped.
I dunno, this one has a lot of fireworks, but this one is a lot more fun, methinks..
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I cant believe I'm just now discovering the joys of Kenny and Marty...better late than never... Insanely great stuff!
If you get a chance to see them live, GO. They put on a MAGNIFICENT show in Tulsa last night.
Me too!
Most stars wouldn't have the self-confidence to take on a sidekick as formidable as Kenny Vaughan.
Need more country music like this.
I always, always, ALWAYS feel a blast of lovely energy when I hear these guys play this famous gig on Letterman's show. Thankew, thankew, Uh, thank ya very much...!
This is just unbelievable. And Handsome Harry just knocking them dead on those drums during the solos. I'm floored.
Two Silverface, two telecasters, no pedals…. Sonic gold
Glad someone else noticed that these guys plug straight in and play-no pedals, no effects. They don’t need ‘em.
Absolutely! “We don’t need pedals.” - Kenny Vaughan
wouldn't really matter what these guys were playing through. it's like tiger woods buy golf clubs from Walmart. he still kicking everyone else's ass.
Marty and Kenny and band.......Freakin' Awesome, man !
you guys so good with sound of Telecaster. Bravo Bravo good America Country music
soo want to hear that one of Marys and touch the thing in person
Fantastic. These guys are great!!!
Entering Marty Stuart rabbit hole in 3, 2, 1...
Saw them back McGuinn & Hillman at the Ryman about six years ago. In a night filled with magic , the Superlatives were the secret ingredient. Blew me away.
I have watched this a hundred times. Still blows me away.
Marty, if Clarence White is looking down he is proud that you have really done his guitar justice.🎸🎵 I’m glad I got to meet you and your band and have a laugh after the show in Nashville Arkansas. It was a great ending to summer vacation that year.
Old School Country left Nashville a lloooonnnnggggg time ago, but Marty and the Boys keep it going all the time.
This has got to be one of the hottest country videos from the last 10 years--outtasight.
I know that those twin telecasters are in the forefront. But can we take a min to appreciate handsome on those drums!!! Jesus. Lol.
Unreal how cool these guys are. Spectacular performance. So much to come back to and learn from even this short video.
would have loved to have seen Davids band memebers faces during this performance
Certainly an all time great late night tv performance certainly in the genre of country and even rock n roll. You have The Who live at Leeds, Metallica in Moscow, Elvis on Sullivan, Stevie Ray Live at Montrouex, Hendrix on Dick Cavett, and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Live on Letterman!! My mentor of telecaster pickin’ always said “Country boys can really rock but ya ain’t teachin no rocker how to play country!!“
Keepers of the real country flame. Saw them when this first came out. Great show!
When the tape is rolling and all the pressure on live TV and to absolutely SMASH THE SOLOS!!! This is a total master class !!!!! Bravo!
Marty was incredibly generous, letting Kenny play so much.
Check out the videos they recorded at Ernest Tubbs Record Store. Same band but Kenny sings all the songs and Marty is the sideman 👍
That twin guitar solo is hot, but man listen to Handsome back there getting it during the solo.
amen wish i had his magic fingers. has a great voice too
These boys be learnin that house band how to play a lick er two. Damn good music.
..that bands a National Treasure ....see them while you can .
Good Lord!!! That was awesome!!! Marty's still looking good!!!!!!!
the lord has nothing to do with it
Thank you for posting. We all need more Marty and Kenny these days.
pure pure country like it use to be from dusk till down thanks
I Saw Them in Oxford,Mississippi. They Were Rockin'!!!! Awesome Show.
We need Country music like this all the time
Whhhooooooeeeeee dem boys just tore that shit up!!!!!!!!!
Best damn live players in country!!!
AMEN!!!!
This is incredible. Nice to see this was on national TV. Unknown Hinson said "Nashville needs an enema..." These guys are it! Let the cleansing begin!
Sometimes musicians come together and magic happens. This is one of those times! These guys really have a groove going on. You can tell by watching the bass player as he's diggin' it!
Marty, you have a great sound going here!!!!!!!!! Keep up the excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!
It seems that these clips from Letterman are showing us if not all, most of the great stuff that you won't here or see any more.
My two favorite players
Mine Two
Marty and the Superlatives are awesome!
Marty moves Kenny's hat up ....hahahhaa these are the Heart and Soul of music..... what a gift.
Kenny Vaughan said they were "road hot" when they appeared here, no doubt!
and THAT kids, is how it's done!
No pedal boards. Plugged straight into their amp. That has been voted 1 of the top 5 all time musical performances on Letterman. The guys were smokin!!!!!
Just showed this to a group of people who don’t know anything about real country music. They were blown away
Thank ya Marty
Yeh Marty there ya Go! Playin’ it Hot!
keep kicking azz Marty and crew!!
Paul the apostle. Cousin Kenny.
Man, Marty Stuart is so effortlessly cool.
Hell yeah, kickin ass HillBilly Rock. Love it son
Man that is hot
Banda arretada de boa.................Recife - Brasil.
Marty and Kenny can’t be beat. 💪
damn son...masters of the telecastorssssssss........
I just admire the way they lay down on those fine Telecasters howling through those Fender Amps! WOW!!
Marty and Kenny are so awesome!
I'd give anything to have that level of guitar skill.
That is talent loud and true it's amazing. Listening to you both playing with your whole ❤️ hearts
Now that’s COUNTRY !!❤
Absolutely great pickin' !!
Je suis fan 👆🏻 absolument 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Great solo. Thank you.
The BEST BAND !
Kenny really knows how to pick-em and Marty and the rest are truly superlative , no doubt about it
some of dave’s people made fun of Marty and the boys when they arrived. they were drooling and awestruck after they played
Pullin the cat’s tail.Love that telecaster twang!!!
what a treat to hear good playing
A masterpiece!
Dang ….. my fingers hurt listening to that pickin . Marty is great on the radio but nothing beats him live !
That’s his bluegrass background, appreciate music for music’s sake instead of making up all about “the artist”. Most bluegrass fans can name all the side men. Country (commercial) fans rarely know or even care who is making the music as long as they have a “star” to worship
Kenny wears white boots because he can!
That's the way you do it, son!
Marty is the best musician in that band
You talk about ABSOLUTELY ⚰️KILLING ⚰️ / 💥NAILING💥 a SONG ~ These BOYS DID IT ‼️
That's beautiful song 🎸🎸🎸🎸😍❤️🤩💗🥰
Go Marty. Yehaaaa!!!
Two of the best. Playing real country. And, those solos. Playing it like it should be played.
❤flawless
Besides the guitars, of course, how about the drummer here? I would be exhausted after his one!
Sure wish he would revive the Marty Stuart Show . Thankfully we can watch Marty & the Superlatives on UA-cam.
IS THIS GREAT OR WHAT!! 🎶💙😁
No one better!
I keep playing this for the "Yeh!! Yeh!!!"
Cousin Kenny used to be the best guitar player no one knew. Now, he's just one of the best guitar players, period.
Unbelievable picking !!!
I like the way Marty grins at Kenny as he's driving a nail in Lettermans house band . Any thoughts on how great they think they were, are evaporated in one song. Marty and Kenny were making a statement. In Vaughns interview about this show he spoke of the hillbilly comments that Lettermans band was passing before they went on.
Those guys have way too much fun. Dave has always had great musical taste.
true country music...need i say more?
They blew the socks off Scaffer and the house band.