Fantastic! Thank you so much for all of your hard work. This is right up my alley. I had never heard any Bluegrass music until "Old & In The Way" came along (a little fusion like this upload of yours). That led me to Tony Rice & everyone else. The Byrds were custom made for this experiment. Can't wait to watch the complete film.
@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker Thank you for shedding light on these Pioneers of music. Claremce White was my Uncle. That's why I know about Gene. My Aunt Suzy loved him and Arlo Guthrie. She talked to me a lot about Jackson Brown, Kris Kristofferson was running around with Claremce daily when he died is my understanding. I lived in LA in the 60s. Went to sleep hearing Vern and Rex Gosdin and Claremce playingin my livingroom. Not a bad way to go to sleep.
Couldn't agree with you more. A lot of great musicians with some great licks being played by EVERYONE. Just goes to show that a lot of different styles of music can be melded to get a terrific musical blend.
Yep, for Earl Scruggs (and also good friend Doc Watson) it was all about the music, no pretenses! And they got respect from, and had a real connection with, the younger generation.......also probably helped by having kids in that younger generation!
I am no musician, but I once worked with a humble but accomplished musician who built cabinets during the week, played music on most weekends, often made music with Earl Scruggs, and taught me much about cabinetry. A good, honest and multi-skilled Southern man.
Clarence White is one of greats: he belongs in the pantheon with Bloomfield, Green, Clapton, Page, and Hendrix. Such great style and soul in his licks. You cannot stop the feeling he exudes
Maybe, but Earl played instinctively and seldom played anything the same way twice. I bet he tuned up and then just let it happen. He could certainly play slow songs, had been doing it for 30 years or more by the time this session happened.
I like how when the Byrds' popularity declined, they still innovated and made great music, not trying to ride the flavor of the month to regain popularity.
Earl was not afraid to branch out and try different things. He performed Bob Dylan tunes back when he was paired with Lester Flatts (Lester was a traditionalist and this was a reason they split) and played anti-war demonstrations. Great to see this classic performance with the Byrds. Thanks Mr. Hoffman for allowing us a glimpse
Earl was just truly one of a kind. He looks so happy jamming with the Byrds. It’s a very beautiful moment in music history. RIP Earl. He’s deeply missed. He can never be replaced.
The song is on "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" of course, and you can't mention that without mentioning Gram Parsons, who kind of helped walk McGun over to country music, and had a huge part in creating what we call "country rock".
Ask Emmylou bet she would tell ya ??? Goodness Gracious Earl bringing these folks together with Roy Acuff ! At the recording Mr Acuff was in the video stating ok if we give all we got on the first one to hell with the other one ask about the intro to one song and Mr Cash says no no show him what the intro is Earl and the rest is History Earl ripped it off get chills thinkin bout it....
Great job, David! Thanks for posting this. I grew up in the 60's listening to the Byrds and started playing banjo in the early 70's, but never knew they recorded with Earl. Appreciate your efforts and your talent as a filmmaker.
This send shivers up my spine. There are no words to describe Earl Scrugg's talent, and these clips also show what a genuinely cool guy he was. Thank you for making this available.
Thank you for your compliment. I am happy to embed but my problem is that I do not just want the clip taken, I am trying to sell my documentary using this clip. So you have got to attach the clip to someone's ability to purchase the entire film. As an independent filmmaker, I struggle to use the Internet for more than just entertainment purposes. I am sure you understand. David Hoffman -- filmmaker
It never amazes me that when someone plays a five string using Earls style, you can actually close your eyes and listen and tell if it's earl playing or someone covering him. Never heard anyone who had that same sound, he was the legend of the five string and always will be, in my opinion. Loved to hear him work it on any song.
when Earl teamed up with his sons and started doing this stuff, he forever changed my perspective on music and my heart will be eternally grateful. God bless you Earl
I've known this clip for years and loved it since you very first shared it. It just has such a great feel, from the rich and warm analog tape sound to the good nature and grace written all over Earl's face and everybody just plays fantastically and sound like they're having an absolute blast.
I think this "slow solo" is one of Scruggs' best on songs with a lot of chords. He was such a great person to want to play this new music with his sons and others, but he was basically a modal musician, and often sounds a little trapped in his later recordings when it isn't a bluegrass standard. The spirit of this day really helps him a lot, to my eye and ear.
So much legendary talent...so under-appreciated by many; I hope clips like this continue to emerge, and that people get to experience at least a small portion of these talents.
this was the very best version of this song the byrds did i think a lil more slowed down and that banjo was meant 2 be with this track who would of guessed a banjo?? but this was what this song was missing it sounds seasoned and complete now
I completely agree, although I think the absence of the very prominent steel pedal guitar throughout most of the song stopped it from being absolutely perfect. It’s still the absolute best version of one of the best songs ever, imo, but I’d have kept the steel pedal guitar.
The true measure of a great musician's influence and legacy is not JUST his or her following within the genre they are known for, but of how that influence spreads into many other musical styles and traditions. Virtually every musician that has ever held a stringed instrument knows who Earl Scruggs is, and can appreciate his genius and legacy of quality, inspirational music!
This is great. If only there were some footage of Dillard and Clark out there as well. They put country and bluegrass with rock even earlier. Brilliant group in the short time they lasted.
Fantastic!!! How simple was made a good song. earl scruggs dominate the entire banjo. A great Dylan song, done by amazing musicians. it works wonderfull.@celticspike I agree with you. Whooo eee ride me high.@redradiodog you´re lucky to have so a kind o mom!! God Bless you for share!
+David Doyle I never saw them there, but before they went to H-wd I saw them at Occidental College in Eagle Rock, ca. It was a promethean experience for me.
+Reidh Beallagh Glad you made the gig at Occidental,,,,, Way back then we took it for granted ,,,this beautiful stuff was all over the place ,every weekend
This documentary on Earl Scruggs, from whence this fine clip originates, was the first time I had ever heard Earl pick. I was also blown away back in 1971 by the playing of Randy Scruggs and Doc Watson on those flattop guitars. Astounding!
zoomustard: Trick guitar! You make it sound like some kind of carnival act. That's the Parsons-White Stringbender (co-creator Gene Parsons is in this video).
Thank you for asking. I would love to show it on your big screen. Generally, movie houses have been paying me the cost of a ticket for my wife and I from Santa Cruz California as well as a reasonable fee. I come with the movie. I talk before and after it. It would, I bet, be a big hit in Austin. Can you investigate? David Hoffman -- filmmaker
@bigmrclean - thank you for your question. He analog recording equipment we used was highly accurate and indeed Earl sounded just like he does on the video. David Hoffman -- filmmaker
Thank you for this Mr. Hoffman. We lost Earl Scruggs this year, Clarence White some time ago... but I'll never forget them. I love all these guys. Incredible music!!!
Have you heard of Clearnce White, he's a legend he died at 29 when a drunk driver ram his truck straight into him as Clearnce was loading up his gear into the car or wagon. This was in 1973.
Don't know more awesome here: Clarence and the now owned by Marty Stuart original B Bender Tele, Earl rockin with the Byrds, Roger or Jim without granny specs on, or little Randy showin how he a chip off block and what the future holds for him
@@bassmangotdbluz Huh?? no we lost Randy son. Chris Scruggs is who plays for Marty and the fab superlatives he is Randy's nephew son of Gary Scruggs Randy's brother.😉.
Here is the complete film with so many musical icons - ua-cam.com/video/OlneqC0mVsk/v-deo.html
Fantastic! Thank you so much for all of your hard work. This is right up my alley. I had never heard any Bluegrass music until "Old & In The Way" came along (a little fusion like this upload of yours). That led me to Tony Rice & everyone else. The Byrds were custom made for this experiment. Can't wait to watch the complete film.
I never realized that Roger was such a dick.
@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker Thank you for shedding light on these Pioneers of music. Claremce White was my Uncle. That's why I know about Gene. My Aunt Suzy loved him and Arlo Guthrie. She talked to me a lot about Jackson Brown, Kris Kristofferson was running around with Claremce daily when he died is my understanding. I lived in LA in the 60s. Went to sleep hearing Vern and Rex Gosdin and Claremce playingin my livingroom. Not a bad way to go to sleep.
Pure entertainment. My favorite collaboration from that documentary.
God bless Earl Scruggs, Roger McGuinn, Clarence White, Gene Parsons... From Genova, Italy.
Lol, they all are, I think that sounds alright says the greatest picker whoever picked. Thanks again David.
that's the way life was back in those days, I really miss them
Earl Scruggs with his short hair and tie is adorable among the hippie kids. The Generation Gap bridged by good music.
Couldn't agree with you more. A lot of great musicians with some great licks being played by EVERYONE. Just goes to show that a lot of different styles of music can be melded to get a terrific musical blend.
Yep, for Earl Scruggs (and also good friend Doc Watson) it was all about the music, no pretenses! And they got respect from, and had a real connection with, the younger generation.......also probably helped by having kids in that younger generation!
Yep!!!
Yesterday's hippies were not as worthless as today's liberals / SJWs
Bzzaap Earl was a progressive thinker for his time, music wise and social issues
This was great!
I am no musician, but I once worked with a humble but accomplished musician who built cabinets during the week, played music on most weekends, often made music with Earl Scruggs, and taught me much about cabinetry. A good, honest and multi-skilled Southern man.
Clarence White is one of greats: he belongs in the pantheon with Bloomfield, Green, Clapton, Page, and Hendrix. Such great style and soul in his licks. You cannot stop the feeling he exudes
No one tops Rossington!
Where would Rossington be without Duane Allman. Chet Atkins is excluded too.
@@catdaddy3302 man there’s always going to be someone excluded.
Thanks
a great version of this Dylan song
Scruggs must've practised for weeks to be able to play this slow.
Gotcha pretty well, indeed, It's really hard sometimes to play 8th notes so slow
Maybe, but Earl played instinctively and seldom played anything the same way twice. I bet he tuned up and then just let it happen. He could certainly play slow songs, had been doing it for 30 years or more by the time this session happened.
The way he literally jumped up to play his solo in the second one just made me melt.
Truth
Massive understatement: "I think that sounded all right."
Definitely understatement!!! Some pretty great but humble musicians here.
I like how when the Byrds' popularity declined, they still innovated and made great music, not trying to ride the flavor of the month to regain popularity.
I give Roger McGuinn all the credit in the world. He kept the band going long after their hey day.
@@rayjr62 saw him onTV not long ago.
Roger is like "Don't mind me, just helping to invent outlaw country music" what a genius
Well said indeed
@@Maxx-s7d Thanks 🙂
Earl was not afraid to branch out and try different things. He performed Bob Dylan tunes back when he was paired with Lester Flatts (Lester was a traditionalist and this was a reason they split) and played anti-war demonstrations. Great to see this classic performance with the Byrds. Thanks Mr. Hoffman for allowing us a glimpse
Earl was just truly one of a kind. He looks so happy jamming with the Byrds. It’s a very beautiful moment in music history. RIP Earl. He’s deeply missed. He can never be replaced.
They are singing, "You ain't going nowhere," written by Bob Dylan.
The song is on "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" of course, and you can't mention that without mentioning Gram Parsons, who kind of helped walk McGun over to country music, and had a huge part in creating what we call "country rock".
But can you mention Gram Parsons without a mention of Emmylou Harris....? 🤔🤷♂️😎
Ask Emmylou bet she would tell ya ??? Goodness Gracious Earl bringing these folks together with Roy Acuff ! At the recording Mr Acuff was in the video stating ok if we give all we got on the first one to hell with the other one ask about the intro to one song and Mr Cash says no no show him what the intro is Earl and the rest is History Earl ripped it off get chills thinkin bout it....
@@gus473 yes.he was a soulbreaker on his own
just great to see clarence white again, probably one of the greatest git tar players ever. so sad he was taken from us so young. God bless clarence.
Great job, David! Thanks for posting this. I grew up in the 60's listening to the Byrds and started playing banjo in the early 70's, but never knew they recorded with Earl.
Appreciate your efforts and your talent as a filmmaker.
lmgpharm Thank you Sir.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
This send shivers up my spine. There are no words to describe Earl Scrugg's talent, and these clips also show what a genuinely cool guy he was. Thank you for making this available.
I know you wrote this comment 9 years ago, I just read it and I agree. Hope you are well and get a chance to listen again. ❤
Easily one of the best and most important videos on the site.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks David. I've only dreamed of seeing something like this, for decades.
Dreams do come true. Thanks to you.
these people so different seem so happy to play together!!
makes you realize how much music made today sucks so much. what a great time this must have been. wish i was 30 years old back then instead of today
They could have kept that up for another half hour and I would not have gotten tired of it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. I admire and miss Clarence. 🎉🎉
I keep watching this over and over - just wonderful music. And you gotta love Earl in his tie and cufflinks jammin' with the hippies.
Not only did I love this, I live in the Philippines, ride a motorcycle and get so many flat tires, my nickname is Lester Flatt.
Excelent! HI from city Riga, LATVIA, exUssr
Had the honor of seeing The Earl Scruggs Revue in 1979 and this film brings back so many wonderful musical memories. Thank you!
Clarence white and and Earl Scruggs in the same video can't get no better than that
wow Clarence White is in this! Man, that is one awesome band.
This is the sort of band you can find playing in heaven.
And he's playing Marty Stuart's B-Bender Telecaster.
@@bassmangotdbluz LOL!
Yes, Rest in Peace, America's Darling, Earl Scruggs....I shed a tear for your passing.
Thank you for your compliment. I am happy to embed but my problem is that I do not just want the clip taken, I am trying to sell my documentary using this clip. So you have got to attach the clip to someone's ability to purchase the entire film. As an independent filmmaker, I struggle to use the Internet for more than just entertainment purposes. I am sure you understand.
David Hoffman -- filmmaker
It never amazes me that when someone plays a five string using Earls style, you can actually close your eyes and listen and tell if it's earl playing or someone covering him. Never heard anyone who had that same sound, he was the legend of the five string and always will be, in my opinion. Loved to hear him work it on any song.
That's the point...when you pick a banjo you're standard would be Mr. Scruggs...unless you're Bela Fleck;)
Ronn Roy Clarke played some fine strings whether it was banjo, Guit-fiddle, mandolin or whatever he laid his hands on...
@@billylongnights6205 Yes, but you would never mistake Roy's playing for Earl's. They have a different sound.
@@gatorbuilt no Earl Scruggs, no bela fleck. I am sure he would agree🤪
@coogan8825 no Earl Scruggs, no JD, Ben Eldridge, Ralph Stanley, Bill Emerson, Tommy Thompson,or anyone else
I wish they had made this a ten minute song. It was over way too soon.
'Get rough with it!' Absolutely wonderful! Thanks a lot.
This is the best kind of music ever been
when Earl teamed up with his sons and started doing this stuff, he forever changed my perspective on music and my heart will be eternally grateful. God bless you Earl
I've known this clip for years and loved it since you very first shared it. It just has such a great feel, from the rich and warm analog tape sound to the good nature and grace written all over Earl's face and everybody just plays fantastically and sound like they're having an absolute blast.
Thank you Steve.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Just noticed how much difficulty Earl seems to be having playing his solo that slow :-)
My gosh, but what a talent we have in McGuinn.
I think this "slow solo" is one of Scruggs' best on songs with a lot of chords. He was such a great person to want to play this new music with his sons and others, but he was basically a modal musician, and often sounds a little trapped in his later recordings when it isn't a bluegrass standard. The spirit of this day really helps him a lot, to my eye and ear.
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker great fiim, feels like I am there
My Pop took me to see these guys live in concert. One of the great memories from my youth.
So much legendary talent...so under-appreciated by many; I hope clips like this continue to emerge, and that people get to experience at least a small portion of these talents.
If it gets better than this clip I'd sure like to see it...A great tune indeed!!
this was the very best version of this song the byrds did i think a lil more slowed down and that banjo was meant 2 be with this track who would of guessed a banjo?? but this was what this song was missing it sounds seasoned and complete now
I agree it's my favorite version of the song. I wish they would release it.
I completely agree, although I think the absence of the very prominent steel pedal guitar throughout most of the song stopped it from being absolutely perfect. It’s still the absolute best version of one of the best songs ever, imo, but I’d have kept the steel pedal guitar.
...Try and find music like this today. It'd be like pickin' fly shit outta pepper with a baseball glove. Awesome, and thanx for posting!
40 years later,and I'm finally learning about the string bender.
All the Lads at their best,,,God Bless the Lads each and every one,,,,,
The true measure of a great musician's influence and legacy is not JUST his or her following within the genre they are known for, but of how that influence spreads into many other musical styles and traditions. Virtually every musician that has ever held a stringed instrument knows who Earl Scruggs is, and can appreciate his genius and legacy of quality, inspirational music!
Great song to start the day off right!
It Just can't get any better than this.....
as warm a sound as this is, it actually can get better, a lot better..
He "I think that sounded alright" Me I'm crying.
Thank you for the marvelous performance- it put a smile on my face and a tap in my toe!
This is great. If only there were some footage of Dillard and Clark out there as well. They put country and bluegrass with rock even earlier. Brilliant group in the short time they lasted.
Your username 🤣
@@whitetrashpeg7575 I like yours too!
Yes indeed. Gene Clark and Rodney Dillard made some great music together.
wow Scruggs and White breathing some rareified air right there.
Fantastic!!! How simple was made a good song. earl scruggs dominate the entire banjo. A great Dylan song, done by amazing musicians. it works wonderfull.@celticspike I agree with you. Whooo eee ride me high.@redradiodog you´re lucky to have so a kind o mom!! God Bless you for share!
Byrds finest hour,,,,,
All Planets in Alignment,,,
Yet and still you could see these guys down at the Ash Grove,,,,
+David Doyle
I never saw them there, but before they went to H-wd I saw them at Occidental College in Eagle Rock, ca. It was a promethean experience for me.
+Reidh Beallagh
Glad you made the gig at Occidental,,,,,
Way back then we took it for granted ,,,this beautiful stuff was all over the place ,every weekend
This documentary on Earl Scruggs, from whence this fine clip originates, was the first time I had ever heard Earl pick. I was also blown away back in 1971 by the playing of Randy Scruggs and Doc Watson on those flattop guitars. Astounding!
Sid Griffin Thank you Sid for remembering and for commenting.
David Hoffman-filmmaker
+David Hoffman I think it's a conspiracy how bluegrass and this sort of music isn't mainstream.
Sid Griffin why i love country and rock music i know youre supposed to like one or another know butt listien to this how could you chose
Seen Doc Watson twice in concert, the first time playing with his son Merle who died tragically later on.
Wow. Just amazing. Those guys are playin'. The whole film is about Scruggs? Really something...
And thank you as well.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
First tune, yes it was uptempo but it was clear and easy enough to follow, which is always a bonus
Thank you Janna. I make a living as a filmmaker and this certainly does matter to me.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Rest in Peace Earl.
such excellent music ,
Not much note was made of the Byrds guitar players at the time of this movie, the great Clarence White.
And his trick guitar.
Clarence White. A Canuck! (Sort of).
the very under-rated Clarence White, as great as he was.
zoomustard: Trick guitar! You make it sound like some kind of carnival act. That's the Parsons-White Stringbender (co-creator Gene Parsons is in this video).
Jim Parker
and only Roger Mcguinn, Randy Scruggs, and some little-known dude named Earl Scruggs. MORE too!! R.I.P. Earl & Randy
Fantastic with that banjo!
and Thank you.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Greatness unequalled. Grabs you by your heart.
Excellent work David Hoffman.
Priceless footage! Thank you!
wow yeah this is incredibly nostalgic.....
Beautiful..what a privilege to watch
Thank you for asking. I would love to show it on your big screen. Generally, movie houses have been paying me the cost of a ticket for my wife and I from Santa Cruz California as well as a reasonable fee. I come with the movie. I talk before and after it. It would, I bet, be a big hit in Austin. Can you investigate?
David Hoffman -- filmmaker
Thanks for focusing on a great musician and genre.
Great piece of music history!
Just what I needed this morning. 😎
All time best version of this song! You were truly great Earl.
This is fantastic. Saw Scruggs at the hardly strictly fest. In Golden Gate park a few times. What a find!
I'm in absolute awe listening to that instrumental at the beginning! I could listen that all day! Thanks for uploading this :D
Do you know who played the opening? Ty!❤
@@leekoss7083 Clarence White
Ty!
OUTSTANDING!! I remember it all well... Earl was and always IS my fave!!!
I'm in tears remembering when my dad sang this song to my mom and I wish there was a woman I could sing this to.
Every time I hear a great song,it usually turns out to be a Bob Dylan song.
Samuel Cox 😹
¿And Ray Davies what my brother?
Too bad he couldn’t sing or he’d be a legend
@@BadBoiFilms hes a legend whatever you think
JENNY COOPER legendary song writer
Lots of great bluegrass/rock today. Cabinet!
@bigmrclean - thank you for your question. He analog recording equipment we used was highly accurate and indeed Earl sounded just like he does on the video.
David Hoffman -- filmmaker
The ‘Country Rock’ of the 60s and 70s is still my favorite. Thanks for posting.
I love this!!!
MUSIC!!! The great Uniter!
some amazing musicians at their very best-encore!!!
Wow! A beautiful moment in time captured. Thank you, Mr. Hoffman!
only to have been there in person, amazing !!
David, thank you for sharing this. You captured some great times in history!
I was 15 yrs old in Oklahoma and hated country music because it was my parents music. The Byrds brought me back to pure country.
When the man asked " how was that Roger " I was thinking
" Perfect ". :)
Thank you for this Mr. Hoffman. We lost Earl Scruggs this year, Clarence White some time ago... but I'll never forget them. I love all these guys. Incredible music!!!
Great Musician's, Melancholy Sound/Song
Have you heard of Clearnce White, he's a legend he died at 29 when a drunk driver ram his truck straight into him as Clearnce was loading up his gear into the car or wagon. This was in 1973.
Historical clip!❤🎵
Rest In Peace - Randy
Masterpiece
Don't know more awesome here:
Clarence and the now owned by Marty Stuart original B Bender Tele, Earl rockin with the Byrds, Roger or Jim without granny specs on, or little Randy showin how he a chip off block and what the future holds for him
Trucker Kev The Paid Tourist yes and it's so sad that Randy has left us now, way way too soon.
Huh? Randy Scruggs is playing Bass for Marty Stuart these days. If you've got to replace Paul Martin, that's the guy that could do it.
@@bassmangotdbluz Huh?? no
we lost Randy son.
Chris Scruggs is who plays for Marty and the fab superlatives
he is Randy's nephew son of Gary Scruggs Randy's brother.😉.
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Thanks for setting me straight!
Earl and Randy sound amazing.