Roy Clark's Mesmerizing "Malagueña" (Live)

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  • Опубліковано 13 лис 2018
  • From BringBackMyYesterday on UA-cam: Roy Clark performs a flaming "Malagueña" on a 12-string Ovation Adamas on stage at his own theatre in Branson, Missouri (1993 or 1994). We hope you enjoy his performance and thank you all for viewing and liking our channel.*
    *This clip was carefully transferred from VHS, an analogue recording videotape cassette, encoded in FM on a magnetic tape. The videotape was more than 20 years old at the time of its discovery and subsequent transfer to DVD. Although the quality of this video is not the best, our intention was simply to preserve and share this rare and brilliant performance by the remarkable Roy Clark. Thanks again for watching.
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  • @joshuataylor6475
    @joshuataylor6475 Рік тому +658

    I am 16 years old, and from the time I was very young, I have been a huge Roy Clark fan. I had the pleasure of getting to know Roy, and I was very blessed that I did. He was unbelievably talented in such a natural way, but the most amazing part about Roy was that he never much cared about the fame and he was extremely humble and genuine. He wanted to put a smile on peoples faces and bless them with his talents, and by goodness did he! Roy was one of the greatest guitarists of all time, despite the fact he is almost never in those talks, but Roy didn't want the spotlight; he just wanted to entertain, and that's what made him special. When Roy passed in 2018, I attended his funeral, and many stars, including Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs, came and sang tributes to him while desperately fighting back tears. And at the very ending, this video was played, which was like watching Roy performing just one last time. Roy was just a simple, humble, honest man from a small town in Virginia who became one of the most incredible instrumentalists ever. There will never be another Roy Clark.

    • @BringBackMyYesterdaybyDee
      @BringBackMyYesterdaybyDee  Рік тому +39

      Thank you for sharing your heartfelt commentary with us; it is a beautiful tribute to the one and only Roy Clark. (I did not know this music video was played at his funeral. I had uploaded it on the day prior to his death, without knowing he was ill. Roy had just been on my mind. That was the power of Roy, right?) You are spot-on: there will never be another Roy Clark. Thanks again. ♥ Dee

    • @jamesj7474
      @jamesj7474 Рік тому +15

      You must hear him play 'Yesterday'

    • @johnogden1020
      @johnogden1020 Рік тому +2

      I live near Patricia Island, just down the road from Roy and had an opportunity to meet Mr. Clark once at the country club. Can I assume you also live near or in Grove?

    • @michaelgran.5432
      @michaelgran.5432 Рік тому +9

      That u can take to the bank. There will never b another lik6 Roy Clark. Bless him

    • @FlipArt57
      @FlipArt57 Рік тому +5

      Gee! You sound like a blessed 16 year old just sharing that. You must be a Historian or something. If your a musician "please" don't stop.

  • @LindaSmall-vb9ls
    @LindaSmall-vb9ls Місяць тому +12

    Still amazed at this in 2024!

  • @grene1955
    @grene1955 Рік тому +394

    Not just guitar... give him pretty much anything with strings and stand back and watch the magic happen! he was simply one of the best string instrument players ever!

    • @harlenburke8535
      @harlenburke8535 Рік тому +5

      Charlie Daniels was that way also..anything with strings

    • @GuantanamoBayBarbie2
      @GuantanamoBayBarbie2 Рік тому +11

      He also had a great singing voice. ❤

    • @Thomasnmi
      @Thomasnmi Рік тому +10

      He once said that he could play anything with strings, except a pair of shoes. :)

    • @RoadWarrior427
      @RoadWarrior427 Рік тому +2

      @@GuantanamoBayBarbie2 Yesterday When I Was Young!

    • @ralphlee6386
      @ralphlee6386 Рік тому +3

      Since Roy was a Juilliard grad, it's not surprising he was a wizard with string instruments

  • @jesseosenbaugh5329
    @jesseosenbaugh5329 Рік тому +397

    One of the best and most under appreciated guitar players of all time 🤗

    • @spades1080
      @spades1080 Рік тому +7

      You got that right. He was incredible on any stringed instrument!

    • @joshuataylor6475
      @joshuataylor6475 Рік тому +7

      I completely agree. I haven't seen anyone who could best Roy on any instrument. The best part, though, is that Roy was unbelievably humble and never forgot where he came from. As someone who got to know him personally, he truly was one-of-a-kind.

    • @spades1080
      @spades1080 Рік тому +2

      @@joshuataylor6475 That’s very cool, I’m glad you were so blessed.

    • @garyfrancis6193
      @garyfrancis6193 Рік тому +7

      I don’t think he was under appreciated.

    • @samsmith1131
      @samsmith1131 Рік тому +2

      @@spades1080 Absolutely! If it had strings, he could make it sing! Saw him live in Vegas in about 1978 and was awed.

  • @Fairburn3D
    @Fairburn3D 5 років тому +2749

    I was the Camera Operator shooting the low Shot. Such a powerful performance. Sweat dripping off his face so intense committed to the song an Honor to capture this.

    • @thomascogdill2970
      @thomascogdill2970 5 років тому +69

      Thank you sir...

    • @CarrieLaffs
      @CarrieLaffs 5 років тому +30

      So jealous!

    • @troywalsberg4623
      @troywalsberg4623 4 роки тому +50

      B. Sean Fairburn Your a very lucky man. I remember growing up and watching "Hee- Haw" and laughing with the whole family. Times have changed, but the memorys are still there. So is my laughter. Thanks for sharing.

    • @williamkerr2121
      @williamkerr2121 4 роки тому +20

      Bless you, my son. Live long and prosper.

    • @jillpeacock4540
      @jillpeacock4540 4 роки тому +19

      You ever notice. Great musicians. Close their or make faces. Frown...

  • @user-vy6xw5lb5l
    @user-vy6xw5lb5l 3 місяці тому +18

    I never seen anything like it.
    I am 67 years old.
    Followed music all my life.
    Unbelivable..😮

  • @tjcav5558
    @tjcav5558 4 місяці тому +27

    Nobody on this earth can pick like Roy Clark! No matter what he's playing, he's the best ever!

  • @Wynterlyon
    @Wynterlyon Рік тому +369

    Wow! I don't know how many of you have realized he is playing Malaguena on a 12 STRING guitar! Most everyone plays this on a standard 6-string classical guitar in the flamenco style. Roy was a fantastic guitarist. And yes, he is a legend, even to us Rock and Rollers...

    • @larrybolhuis1049
      @larrybolhuis1049 Рік тому +22

      I caught the 12 string as well. Incredible. Like his friend Glen Campbell they he truly masters the 12 string! This reminds me too of one of my favorite comments from Glenn: "Roy and I have an agreeement, I don't play Malaguena and he don't play the Wm Tell Overture!"

    • @jamesj7474
      @jamesj7474 Рік тому +15

      He is the MAN no matter how many strings he plays

    • @Donna-cc1kt
      @Donna-cc1kt Рік тому +13

      Oh I saw it. 12 strings! Genius and such physical endurance!

    • @josemariaarino854
      @josemariaarino854 Рік тому +4

      Por mucho que me esfuerzo solo veo 6 cuerdas y 12 clavijas.
      He parado el vídeo varias veces, y solo hay 6.
      Minuto 4...

    • @ZekeMan62
      @ZekeMan62 Рік тому +10

      ​@@josemariaarino854
      I've owned and played 12 string guitars since I was a kid. A 12 string guitar has 6 rows of 2 strings spaced very close together. It's hard to see in this grainy video, but all twelve strings are definitely there. I can tell by the sound.

  • @jeanremyllacsa
    @jeanremyllacsa Рік тому +180

    I’m a 48 yo Peruvian living in SF. How the hell I never heard of this man? What an amazing performance. The intensity, the love, the passion, the endurance, being in the “zone” in front of thousands of people, because they just don’t matter. I have to know everything about this man.

    • @elenitoth9829
      @elenitoth9829 Рік тому +9

      He was also a comedian played in the series ..HEE HAW back when.....

    • @pt68picaso
      @pt68picaso Рік тому +4

      SF is a long way from Nashville & his hey day was prior to you until you were 23.

    • @FlipArt57
      @FlipArt57 Рік тому +5

      He is good in everything he does. Comedy, Banjo, Guitar and probably the Fiddle. You might wanna check out the Mission District. Specifically "Precita Park" where Latin Rock (not music) was born there.

    • @alexstewart8097
      @alexstewart8097 11 місяців тому +4

      In the 80s he had a TV show called ''Hee Haw'', if I am not mistaken, that could be watched in SF (as in South Florida) that my Dad loved, although I am sure he never saw his performing Lecuona's ''Malaguena''. Just imagine...

    • @metoo9360
      @metoo9360 10 місяців тому +4

      Hee Haw started in 1969. I used to watch it with my dad, and he passed in 1975. My family watched it a lot. I could watch reruns and still be entertained. Good music, good people good jokes and down home country dialogue - without cursing or putting anybody down. You could watch that show and laugh at yourself : because that's basically what they all did. Loved it!

  • @randall1959
    @randall1959 Рік тому +65

    The joy in his face says it all. He became one with his guitar.

    • @BringBackMyYesterdaybyDee
      @BringBackMyYesterdaybyDee  Рік тому +4

      Thank you for your insightful comment! Glad you enjoyed Mr. Clark's performance with guitar!

  • @jackjohnson6339
    @jackjohnson6339 Рік тому +108

    Good god he was good. Never seen anybody else play this with a pick. Truly the G.O.A.T!

    • @89smokey
      @89smokey Рік тому +3

      I read an interview in Guitar Player magazine (decades ago), he said he always used a blue nylon Herco ultra thin pick. It was the thing flexible enough.

  • @wandaarnt234
    @wandaarnt234 22 дні тому +9

    Watching in 2024 post University protests/terrorist ,God blessed Roy with such talent …I really needed this….please pray for America …..🎚🙏🇺🇸🇮🇱

    • @BringBackMyYesterdaybyDee
      @BringBackMyYesterdaybyDee  12 днів тому +1

      🙏🙏🙏 to you and all of us America. Thank you for taking time to watch this video. We are glad it helped. ♥

  • @TolKOZAK
    @TolKOZAK 5 років тому +528

    When you combine self-effacing humour, incredible charm, and out of this world talent, you get Mr. Roy Clark. We miss you today. We will always miss you. God bless you and keep you.

  • @montanamade8712
    @montanamade8712 5 років тому +780

    The pure stamina it takes to play that song, coupled with the talent to hit each and every note with precision, along with his his talent on banjo, guitar in general and fiddle makes Clark one of the best stringed instrumentalists in history. There just will never be an equal.

    • @brendaortiz-vh4fu
      @brendaortiz-vh4fu 5 років тому +11

      You said it all!! Amazing talent!!

    • @just_peachy11
      @just_peachy11 5 років тому +32

      I don't think that many people realized the talent this man had because of his comedy skits on HeeHaw

    • @redhed9776
      @redhed9776 5 років тому +33

      You can see the strenuous physical wear on his arms and wrists in his facial expressions... the man had to keep his mental drive focused 100%.... what a Blessing it was to grow up watching this talented musician.

    • @finnmcool2
      @finnmcool2 4 роки тому +18

      Getting a flamenco sound with a flat pick just stuns me.

    • @stevesellers1485
      @stevesellers1485 4 роки тому +9

      Thumbs down people. What idiots.

  • @kentuckybackwoods7114
    @kentuckybackwoods7114 3 роки тому +88

    The most underrated musician that ever lived. Nothing he couldn't play of any genre. RIP Roy.

    • @yzdirtbikes144
      @yzdirtbikes144 3 роки тому +4

      He is not the least bit under rated by people who have heard of him. You should look into Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed too.

    • @kentuckybackwoods7114
      @kentuckybackwoods7114 3 роки тому +3

      @@yzdirtbikes144 You think as a Roy Clark fan I havent heard of Chet Atkins or Jerry Reed?

  • @lonesomelou4188
    @lonesomelou4188 3 роки тому +22

    At age 18,I lived with my Yaya( Greek grandmother). She was out the night I tuned into HewHaw. The darkened stage added to the drama when Roy was spotlighted with his guitar. He started to play Malaguena. It gripped me so hard, I started to cry. By the end of the piece, I was emotionally spent. As I write this, my eyes are dripping. It was emblazoned in my heart forever, along with the awesome respect that Roy earned that night. Thank you for posting this performance that triggered such a wonderful memory.

  • @davidmurray2829
    @davidmurray2829 5 років тому +250

    This man mastered his craft and presented it with humility and humor.

    • @dkj4183
      @dkj4183 5 років тому +12

      Yes he had so much humor and he was so silly / funny! Not too many high-end smart musicians are at all very silly and funny. Roy was so cool and natural and not at all the stoic highly gifted musician. Just a very cool dude always.
      Most if not all gifted musicians are aloof and distant and actually creepy. Not at all with Roy Clark!

    • @turdferguson5857
      @turdferguson5857 5 років тому +6

      Class act

  • @MichaelSmith-dg1fb
    @MichaelSmith-dg1fb 5 років тому +974

    That guitar said Thank you Roy..and lit a cigarette.

  • @bgifford1969
    @bgifford1969 2 роки тому +205

    One of the greatest guitarists of all time, he is definitely in my top 10.
    R.I.P. Lightning Fingers.

    • @IShldHavBghtaSqrl
      @IShldHavBghtaSqrl Рік тому +3

      Mine as well. and such a great & dedicated entertainer, he always gave good vibes on stage.

    • @ChicagoRob2
      @ChicagoRob2 Рік тому

      Don’t forget Hank Garland.

    • @RoadWarrior427
      @RoadWarrior427 Рік тому +3

      Yes, and he always felt like an old and cherished friend when he came onstage.

    • @robinblackmoor8732
      @robinblackmoor8732 8 місяців тому +1

      Lightning fingers is not wrong. I think he still has the record for most notes played in a minute.

    • @kevinflick61
      @kevinflick61 5 місяців тому +2

      Totally agree

  • @mjrchapin
    @mjrchapin 15 днів тому +3

    If Roy isn't the best string man ever, nobody is!

  • @vicmclaglen1631
    @vicmclaglen1631 4 роки тому +224

    You know this man spent HOURS, DAYS getting this right. Give him respect.

    • @RKCjsstevens
      @RKCjsstevens 4 роки тому +20

      Vic McLaglen decades

    • @TheVeek192
      @TheVeek192 4 роки тому

      You give him what you want. The rest of us can give or not, according to what WE want.

    • @fernmann7
      @fernmann7 4 роки тому

      Whatever Vee Dee

    • @davidschmidt6013
      @davidschmidt6013 4 роки тому +1

      uhhh...years, Vic. Roy grew up playing...

    • @ganderstein3426
      @ganderstein3426 4 роки тому +2

      Most people could spend that much time and never be that good. Some people just have it.

  • @allapowa
    @allapowa 2 роки тому +77

    Truly one of the most overlooked guitar players of all time. A true legend.

  • @mamagugan6158
    @mamagugan6158 2 роки тому +149

    He was so, so good......so many people never appreciated the way he could play the guitar (or never knew)

  • @jbx1967
    @jbx1967 2 роки тому +316

    Eddie VanHalen once said Roy Clark was the finest guitarist he ever met. It's easy to see why. Look at that man go!

    • @goldenboy7131
      @goldenboy7131 2 роки тому +26

      I believe the real quote, was that Eddie Van Halen was asked how it felt to be the world's greatest guitar player, and he said "I dont know, go ask Roy Clark".

    • @n8drus769
      @n8drus769 2 роки тому +4

      Golden Boy:That’s that’s the way I Remember it too! From 66-yr.old-boy!Nice call!

    • @n8drus769
      @n8drus769 2 роки тому +1

      Jbx 1967: your comment is appreciated! and also liked by me. Thank you .And thank you for letting Golden Boy shine!

    • @apathyinc.7534
      @apathyinc.7534 Рік тому +4

      Eddie was no dummy and, fortunately, was humble enough to recognize talent equal to or greater than his own on a technical level. Roy Clark was one example, Glenn Campbell was another. Eddie was great but, the greatest? Subjective, I suppose, and I certainly won't argue with you, but I can think of a few others within the rock genre that would certainly give him a run for his money. Peace!

    • @agoogleuseragoogleuser9349
      @agoogleuseragoogleuser9349 Рік тому +5

      @@apathyinc.7534 Lindsey Buckingham

  • @FirstnameLamename
    @FirstnameLamename Рік тому +36

    Amazing to watch his facial expressions while he plays. Deep deep conversation happening there.

  • @billhahne2879
    @billhahne2879 23 дні тому +3

    I'm exhausted just watching Roy's playing athleticism.

  • @allergyahead8128
    @allergyahead8128 Рік тому +47

    Roy Clark was a master. Yesterday's rock gods admired his guitar skills.

  • @janetduncan87
    @janetduncan87 3 роки тому +3

    Roy deserves more credit for having been one of best guitarist/ banjo player ever, who lived.

  • @mikeburkholder9153
    @mikeburkholder9153 5 років тому +345

    You know it's an extremely difficult piece if Roy stops smiling and concentrates

    • @valvenator
      @valvenator 4 роки тому +15

      That is so spot on true.

    • @gxtmfa
      @gxtmfa 4 роки тому +5

      It’s just a ton of work for the right hand

    • @georgeb.wolffsohn30
      @georgeb.wolffsohn30 4 роки тому +1

      Raw, real, amazing 🔥

    • @johansmallberries9874
      @johansmallberries9874 4 роки тому +6

      Just pickin no grinnin

    • @imvandenh
      @imvandenh 4 роки тому

      Nonsense. It really isn't that difficult for a musician of his caliber. It is not difficult for a musician of my caliber and I'm not nearly as good as Roy Clark.

  • @TheVetusMores
    @TheVetusMores 4 роки тому +184

    Those who know Roy Clark mainly from _Hee Haw_ have no idea just how incredibly talented he was -- or what a consummate professional he was. And a gentleman.

    • @jeffroegner1499
      @jeffroegner1499 4 роки тому +4

      He always let the show guests he played with shine. 👍👍

    • @isaiahmarquez9717
      @isaiahmarquez9717 4 роки тому +1

      I grew up on Hee Hawand I had no idea just how gifted of a musician he was. Bravo, Mr. Clark, er....Roy.

    • @craigfazekas3923
      @craigfazekas3923 4 роки тому +1

      He also appeared on The Odd Couple once as a friend of Felix's. When Roy played that show, the rapt attention & admiration of both Jack Klugman and Tony Randall was perfectly clear. An amazing talent, that Mr. Roy Clark !!

    • @ghost-ez2zn
      @ghost-ez2zn 4 роки тому +1

      I too grew up on Hee Haw and wow..I knew he was talented but this is mind blowing. Such talent!

    • @drolfe8431
      @drolfe8431 4 роки тому +1

      True. I had no idea.

  • @TheDrewz43
    @TheDrewz43 2 роки тому +214

    I was a fan of Hee Haw growing up. Didn’t realize how great a guitarist he was until recently. Truly great

    • @ronniewall492
      @ronniewall492 2 роки тому +2

      A LOT OF TALENT BACK THEN

    • @donaldcope4982
      @donaldcope4982 Рік тому +4

      Me too, Hee Haw was distubingly SIMPLE...Yet netted and produced gobbs of talent(I was a rocker then) that was Overwelming to the point that everyone was impacted..And had to tip there hat!

    • @shannonwhite3721
      @shannonwhite3721 Рік тому +5

      Same here, Im blown away

    • @beth_mommyg
      @beth_mommyg Рік тому +1

      Same

    • @loreleilee66
      @loreleilee66 Рік тому +2

      I had to watch hee haw as a kid because it was dad's favorite. I developed a crush on Roy Clark, but didn't truly appreciate how talented and awesome he was till a few years ago. This has been one of my favorite songs since high school when we played it in band and I learned to play it on the piano

  • @tralala1958
    @tralala1958 2 роки тому +72

    My late father used to say that this song was the hardest to play, and Roy Clark was one of his favorite artists. When he heard Roy play this, he was in heaven! Thank you for reminding me of these memories.

    • @rochellenowik9875
      @rochellenowik9875 Рік тому +4

      My late father said the same thing. We went to see him in the early 70's and like the dumb teenager I was I didn't appreciate is greatness at the time. I am certainly in awe now.

  • @supernova5107
    @supernova5107 4 роки тому +129

    Strum for strum Roy Clark is without a doubt one of the top guitarist ever.

    • @supernova5107
      @supernova5107 3 роки тому

      @Raphael Pecoraro 👍

    • @AgentRafa
      @AgentRafa 3 роки тому

      @@supernova5107 120th like.

    • @supernova5107
      @supernova5107 3 роки тому

      @@AgentRafa wow! We both know if this stays up long enough it'll end up at a hundred and twenty thousand likes.

  • @JerryLee..
    @JerryLee.. 5 років тому +674

    Who is still amazed at this in 2019?

  • @carolecarr5210
    @carolecarr5210 Рік тому +26

    On a 12 string also. He is was an incredible musician. Saw him in concert & was looking around to see other guitarist playing, but it was just Roy. Master Roy.

  • @lawrencechapman5317
    @lawrencechapman5317 2 роки тому +70

    People had no idea what they were witnessing. I don't believe anyone can replace Roy!

    • @indigosue3070
      @indigosue3070 11 місяців тому +2

      I'm pretty sure there's a ton of guitar players on that audience, and believe me - they know. But it would have been great if Hee Haw featured his playing more!

  • @Christie-gp2cy
    @Christie-gp2cy 3 роки тому +27

    Roy Clarke was one of the most under rated guitarists. Very sad that he never received the stardom that he deserved. Love his music. RIP

    • @briantaylor9475
      @briantaylor9475 26 днів тому

      Everyone in "the biz" knew him and sought him out. He was a humble man who managed his career to his expectations.

  • @jwall62
    @jwall62 Рік тому +20

    Music like that just lives in his soul

  • @joevanseeters2873
    @joevanseeters2873 Рік тому +54

    One of the greatest Guitarist of ALL TIME! There are very few that could play the stringed instruments like Roy Clark. He had a natural ability that could hardly be matched.

    • @robinblackmoor8732
      @robinblackmoor8732 8 місяців тому +2

      The thing about Clark was his hands were so fast. Literally faster than anyone. He may still hold the record for most notes played in a minute. I never heard that anyone ever topped him.

    • @donnamoskowitz4978
      @donnamoskowitz4978 6 місяців тому +1

      And to think he started out on an old cigar box with a mandolin neck with strings that his dad made for him when he was a young boy! It was meant to be!

  • @joeblow4566
    @joeblow4566 2 роки тому +54

    What a total American icon absolutely not a unsophisticated hillbilly Roy Clark amazing talent total amazing performance leaves you speechless

    • @timtruett5184
      @timtruett5184 Місяць тому

      My uncles would say they were hillbillies (hunting, fishing, no indoor plumbing on the family farm in the 1930s). Later, one was an engineer in charge of safety on nuclear submarines, and the other was an economics professor (Ph.D.) You know, just your typical hillbillies.

  • @geraldwelch8117
    @geraldwelch8117 4 роки тому +559

    The fact that this man is thumping a 12-string guitar should give everyone watching pause. Wow.

    • @alexnutcasio936
      @alexnutcasio936 4 роки тому +10

      and he doesnt need a double neck too!! Good catch!!

    • @kennethv5250
      @kennethv5250 4 роки тому +4

      watch 12th street blues video of him from long ago tearing it up

    • @bazui69
      @bazui69 4 роки тому +4

      @@kennethv5250 Excellent suggestion...had not seen or heard. Rare combination of technique, musicality and entertainment.

    • @PattieLNoah
      @PattieLNoah 4 роки тому +32

      Gerald Welch When I was six years old I saw John Lennon playing a 12 string in the movie “Help!“ which my (much) older brother took me to see. On the way home, I told him that I wanted to be a guitar player. So, for Christmas that year (I had turned seven by then) my brother got me an Epiphone Texan 12 string! I still own that guitar as well as five others. It’s my only 12 string. When I got the guitar, my aunt who is also my godmother told me “now that you have a guitar I want you to learn a very special song. The name of the song is “Malagueña.” Well, at seven years old I’d never heard of it. It was the mid 60s and I grew up in Greenwich Village in New York City so that type of music didn’t really hit my radar. Years later I finally heard it and thought to myself “that old woman is crazy as hell if she thinks that I could ever play this song!” I did try and was able to get some of the chord progressions as well as a “tiny” bit of the finger-style part. I figured it was just impossible to play on a 12-(steel) string guitar. Then I saw Roy Clark do it. I was floored! I knew he was a great player, but I never thought he was THAT good! So glad I found this clip! ''¡Olé!”

    • @theoakhills
      @theoakhills 4 роки тому +7

      John Denver played a 12 string as well

  • @bluenetmarketing
    @bluenetmarketing 5 років тому +59

    Roy Clark, the best guitar player ever, playing a very challenging piece on a twelve string guitar. It is a rare treat.

  • @ericgendell8874
    @ericgendell8874 2 роки тому +31

    Roy was such a Baaadassss. The level of skill and endurance moves into the domain of "force of nature". Great musician, great showman, great commedian.

  • @davidinabremner2210
    @davidinabremner2210 Рік тому +16

    The most fantastic version I've ever heard.

  • @sirtalkalotdoolittle
    @sirtalkalotdoolittle 4 роки тому +101

    Am I the only one with goosebumps? I didn't think so. And the joy on his face when he knows he nailed it. Ho boy. Thank you for sharing this gem.

  • @terryduncan5718
    @terryduncan5718 5 років тому +252

    Roy Clark could play any song on any string instrument ...he was sooo underrated...easily one of the top 50 players of alltime..

    • @michaelwertzy9808
      @michaelwertzy9808 5 років тому +14

      I don't think he was underrated, but the audience of "Hee-Haw" weren't exactly known for loving or even realizing what a virtuoso he was! They really were fans of "country hillbilly" corny comedy! He loved doing duets with so many other players and singers! Thank you Roy, and to you BBMY,for posting this treasure!

    • @eldridgeparksjr.1962
      @eldridgeparksjr.1962 5 років тому +6

      I think most recognize his talent. Top 50 easily on most people's lists...

    • @lisaguardiola6667
      @lisaguardiola6667 5 років тому +5

      I agree. I loved seeing him play with Glen Campbell - the 2 together we're out of this world.

    • @sleepinggorilla
      @sleepinggorilla 5 років тому +10

      That's not fair to Hee-Haw fans. The #1 reason people watched it was to see Clark. If anything, the people who didn't watch had no idea the level of musician he was.

    • @lisaguardiola6667
      @lisaguardiola6667 5 років тому +4

      @Christopher Puzzo Wow, that's so incredible. Do you know if he read or wrote music?

  • @vestebansbloodbox3130
    @vestebansbloodbox3130 7 місяців тому +10

    My dad played drums for Roy Clark in Branson MO during this time (early 90's). Can confirm he was a good dude. I have a picture of myself (aged roughly 5 years old) with him. He had a wild past, but what musician doesn't. He was good to my dad, and to my understanding he was good to all of his musicians. He will be missed. What a player.

  • @kodykoopmans9512
    @kodykoopmans9512 Рік тому +57

    I come back to this video often, and I really like that if you watch Roy's performances of this song over time you notice him always evolving and changing it, like he's continuing to push himself throughout his life to improve his rendition of a classical song that obviously touches him. It's such a good encapsulation of love for the guitar that is honestly very inspiring.

  • @mamabear4009
    @mamabear4009 5 років тому +16

    I had the privilege of seeing Roy perform at his dinner theatre in Branson some years ago. It was by far the best show in Branson. When he played Malagueña, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, he was lightening fast and he played it (and everything else) perfectly. He was a true grandmaster.

  • @tamijoyce1436
    @tamijoyce1436 Рік тому +41

    I have never had the absolute pleasure of seeing this before...and I'm sitting here amazed. That was one incredibly talented man. I've seen other stuff he's done and already loved him ,but that song right there.. that was magic

  • @kauaidabest4440
    @kauaidabest4440 17 днів тому +2

    “M A L A - guena” - last words of some foo before dying of heat stroke cuz what was being pushed was straight fire🔥 still listen to this after close to a decade

  • @antonnym214
    @antonnym214 2 роки тому +42

    I miss him so much. Roy was a national treasure! Yesterday When I Was Young still evokes tears for me. He was the best at what he did. Pure talent.

  • @barrymoore4799
    @barrymoore4799 4 роки тому +403

    Should be known as one of the greatest guitarist ever

    • @carl-ok9gn
      @carl-ok9gn 4 роки тому +29

      he is

    • @carbonitegamorrean8368
      @carbonitegamorrean8368 4 роки тому +19

      Not just guitarist but anything with strings, he was a talent overflow.

    • @104thDIVTimberwolf
      @104thDIVTimberwolf 4 роки тому +8

      To anyone who paid attention, he was.

    • @TheMimetolithman
      @TheMimetolithman 4 роки тому +8

      HE IS BY THOSE IN THE KNOW'

    • @chipblock2854
      @chipblock2854 4 роки тому +8

      Sadly when you see videos of the top 10 or even top 20 guitar players Roy's name usually isn't on the list. Sad because he can play. Maybe its because he us an old country player. All I know is he was great.

  • @OleGeezerCirca1941
    @OleGeezerCirca1941 2 роки тому +21

    Mt wife and I saw Roy live in Jackson Michigan at the college entertainment/lecture series when he was still in his prime. This was his closing song to which he received a standing ovation and long, thundering applause. He is the consummate guitarist and entertainer. RIP Roy. 👍

  • @patriciaadams-rl4iz
    @patriciaadams-rl4iz 8 місяців тому +2

    There is no one, that can be compared with Roy Clark. The man was a Legend.

  • @garywhitt98
    @garywhitt98 Рік тому +17

    I’ve never seen such a masterful strumming hand. He was amazing. Who can do this? Try it…it’s impossible.

  • @cyb3r3vil30
    @cyb3r3vil30 5 років тому +144

    Mad Respect for Roy
    If it had Strings the MAN could play it

  • @yogiwolf6396
    @yogiwolf6396 4 роки тому +26

    One of the greatest guitar players of all time that nobody even knows about rest in peace master

    • @whydoievenbothertoputthish2199
      @whydoievenbothertoputthish2199 4 роки тому

      For true music enthusiasts he will always have a place in our hearts

    • @donclark4685
      @donclark4685 4 роки тому

      You got that right. Awesome!

    • @noahholliday9761
      @noahholliday9761 4 роки тому +1

      Nobody knows about? Roy Clark was a huge name in country music through the 60's, 70's, and 80's. He continued on past that even just a little further out of the limelight. He was on Hee-Haw for Christ sake. Roy Clark is known and well respected amoungst many rock guitar legends.

  • @Herbie11
    @Herbie11 3 роки тому +53

    I'm watching this in front of my guitar. I think it just laughed at me.

    • @artmills7957
      @artmills7957 3 роки тому +2

      Now I have coffee in my keyboard. 😁

    • @bassdaddy6548
      @bassdaddy6548 3 роки тому +3

      Guys like Roy make me want to quit playing...lol. I totally know what you mean

    • @blackhatmen6385
      @blackhatmen6385 2 роки тому

      @@bassdaddy6548 if you quit, you'll never make it

    • @bassdaddy6548
      @bassdaddy6548 2 роки тому

      @@blackhatmen6385 I'm 54. I think the door shut about 25 years ago.

  • @fullwaverecked
    @fullwaverecked Рік тому +9

    I tried playing this and it made me go blind for a while... Roy is a legend.

  • @Mario_Gillette
    @Mario_Gillette 5 років тому +55

    I'm glad that Roy Clark is finally getting all the attention and recognition that he deserves.

    • @lovelife6622
      @lovelife6622 4 роки тому +2

      Mario Gillette I grew up when he was huge. Believe me he got it back then and well deserved. Glad however that new folks discover him all the time. I miss Hee Haw!!

    • @DiscoFang
      @DiscoFang 4 роки тому +2

      Finally? By the early 70's he was the highest paid country artist in the States. he was earning $7M per year. In 1970 dollars! Today that would equate to over $40M... Per year!

    • @pipepicasso8112
      @pipepicasso8112 4 роки тому +1

      Whatever fortune he earned in life, he was worth every penny.

    • @berrytharp1334
      @berrytharp1334 4 роки тому

      In the 70's, Every single red blooded American knew who Roy Clark was... and that he was one hell of a guitar player.

  • @edge1289
    @edge1289 5 років тому +82

    RIP Roy, one of the best ever. The right hand technique is astounding, I wish that just one day in my life I could play half that well. The world was a better place with Roy in it.

    • @jcflindsay
      @jcflindsay 5 років тому

      One tenth of one percent. Lol.

  • @fredarankin7849
    @fredarankin7849 2 роки тому +44

    Roy Clark plays Malagueña superbly. Malagueña is a favorite of mine. I have played this video with Ron Clark many times.

  • @smiley5ize
    @smiley5ize 5 місяців тому +2

    I’ve dabbled with the guitar to no avail. I’d be quite happy with 10% of the skill this man had.

  • @KMGliTChEZz
    @KMGliTChEZz 4 роки тому +22

    For me there is no one better than Roy Clark, how people don't include him in their top lists is beyond me. Could play any stringed instrument perfectly and any genre too. I love watching him play not only because of his ability but his showmanship which many people lack. I appreciate SRV, Robert Johnson, Hendrix, Clapton, Gallagher, Bloomfield and the rest but Roy is the pinnacle for me. If I could play a song with 10% of the emotion, precision and flair he could I will die a happy man.

    • @gtroyFJB
      @gtroyFJB 4 роки тому +2

      Carvajal you forgot Glenn Campbell another fantastic guitarist

    • @KMGliTChEZz
      @KMGliTChEZz 4 роки тому

      GDT GDT I didn’t forget any. If I had listed all of the guitarists that I admire this comment would have been a page long. That’s why I added ‘and the rest’

    • @AgentRafa
      @AgentRafa 4 роки тому

      Carvajal+ Word brother. Roy is a master.

    • @masterofsparkshwy6974
      @masterofsparkshwy6974 4 роки тому

      Agree with you totally. I had sort of fell away from all these older great players I'd listened to in my youth, but UA-cam is bringing it all back to me, making me wonder why I scanned the realm when I'd already found such greatness.

    • @cmerton
      @cmerton Рік тому

      Because peoples "top lists" are simply bullshit inscribed on paper.

  • @LarryTaint-qn8pd
    @LarryTaint-qn8pd 4 роки тому +5

    One of the greatest guitar players of all time. RIP Old Roy.

  • @PaulWilliams-ls2nx
    @PaulWilliams-ls2nx 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow. Such a rich and complex sound from one man and 12 strings. More than a performer ..... the high end of creative genius.

  • @jima4656
    @jima4656 2 роки тому +42

    Once again, Roy shows what a boss he is on the 12 string.

  • @judithiorio6403
    @judithiorio6403 4 роки тому +31

    " MALAGUENA " should be his signature song !!! Absolute perfection !!!!!

  • @mgoo1713
    @mgoo1713 5 років тому +292

    There are great guitarists and then there is Roy.......

  • @TheTomcory
    @TheTomcory Рік тому +21

    His emotion as he played is so genuine and real...... what a special player, one of the best ever. Terry Kath is another that played with so much emotion.

  • @lorrielongoria2153
    @lorrielongoria2153 Рік тому +28

    This is from a recorded concert at Roys's Branson music hall in 1993. Transcendental, timeless artistry.

  • @anitafloydsarratt7487
    @anitafloydsarratt7487 4 роки тому +161

    He is the nicest guy too, my daughter went to a school in tulsa named after him, he would come and tell stories to the kids and sing to them once a week, now if thats not a nice guy what is ^_^

    • @anitafloydsarratt7487
      @anitafloydsarratt7487 4 роки тому +10

      we always watched Hee Haw when we were kids too, I showed mine when they were older and they loved it. My daughter asked him if he brought one of his dancing pigs with him, and he laughed and said something like 'now how do YOU know about those pigs. she said my mama hahaha

    • @markperry3517
      @markperry3517 4 роки тому +4

      @@anitafloydsarratt7487 haha awesome

    • @evanabbott2737
      @evanabbott2737 3 роки тому

      That’s cool!😁

    • @GoBigC
      @GoBigC 3 роки тому

      While Roy was a ridiculous talent and an incredible showman, he was also one of the nicest guys out there. Never made fun of anyone but himself and gave so much of his fortune away to those in need. Truly traits to aspire to. Rare among superstars todY. Married over 60 years and was a dedicated husband and father. His self deprecating humor was even apparent on the David Letterman show when he showed the audience how he washed his car! It was silly, which was 100% Roy!

  • @ewokwarrior2656
    @ewokwarrior2656 2 роки тому +36

    Oh, man! I have heard this on classical and 6 string guitars, acoustic and electric, but here is Roy Clarke playing it on a 13 string guitar! Flying fingers on that much string tension. 2 amazing things, him doing it and a 22 string staying in tune!

  • @jeffreyheckathorn7535
    @jeffreyheckathorn7535 4 місяці тому +2

    An amazing guitarist and he plays other instruments as well,definitely a man with many talents.

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 7 місяців тому +2

    10 ⭐️’s ROY CLARK PROVES HE IS A TRUE LEGEND IN OUR TIMES!

  • @one-of-us9939
    @one-of-us9939 4 роки тому +31

    My name is Elliott...
    I am going to get a Roy Clark t-shirt...
    and wear it proudly. That was brilliant.

  • @redwood421
    @redwood421 Рік тому +9

    Never would have imagined Roy Clark playing this beautiful genre of music.

  • @pedmst
    @pedmst Рік тому +18

    Never could tell from his Hee-Haw days just what an amazing talent he was.

    • @judywingo4905
      @judywingo4905 11 місяців тому +1

      I know right!?

    • @jrbleau
      @jrbleau 9 місяців тому

      I wasn't much of a Hee Haw fan, but I remember being blown away by his talent. When my peers would rave about the rock gods, I'd think, "are they as good as this guy?". So yes, for me his talent did show through on the show.

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 3 місяці тому

      Others on the show probably didn't want to be shown up by Clark. Ergo, he wasn't turned loose to show his stuff.

  • @sharoncombs58
    @sharoncombs58 Рік тому +9

    Simply awesome. Roy Clark!

  • @masterofsparkshwy6974
    @masterofsparkshwy6974 4 роки тому +44

    R.I.P. Roy Clark. The recognition may not have showed on tv , in public but everyone adored him and was inspired by such inhuman musicianship. And a whole new generation is finding him all over again thanks to social media, UA-cam etc. My father insisted I pay attention whenever Roy was playing on tv when I was a boy, being a musician I knew early on what a tremendous player he was. If it had strings, Roy could set it on fire like any virtuoso could. Had to have frustrated many a lifelong dedicatee to one instrument to see him pick it up like just another tool in his tool box.

  • @luckyk4634
    @luckyk4634 5 років тому +15

    The sound of a 12 string being strummed like that is so full,love the round body of the ovation.

  • @jeanreynolds993
    @jeanreynolds993 2 роки тому +45

    Amazing performance. New-found respect for his artistry.

  • @Rick-if5zb
    @Rick-if5zb 8 місяців тому +1

    Roy Clark was definitely top notch in the Country world.

  • @grewntd
    @grewntd 4 роки тому +69

    I've heard several artist play this and Clark's is the best. What we're getting to see and hear is transcendence. This man's soul becomes one with his instrument. It's absolutely beautiful!

    • @bull419
      @bull419 3 роки тому +1

      Sabicas and paco de lucia mastered the Spanish malagueña my friend but I was a fan of Roy.!

  • @Bangkok-ik1fp
    @Bangkok-ik1fp 5 років тому +74

    I think many people recall Roy from Hee Haw, the TV show and kind of regard him as an average player but let there be no doubt that this man has command over his instrument and wields it with supreme skill. Roy Clark is a master!

    • @intotheabyssoftheunknown4479
      @intotheabyssoftheunknown4479 4 роки тому +6

      Yep, he played right along side many of their Country Western music guests. Be it a duet, banjo, fiddle, guitar with back up vocals. His talent was endless. Then his added humor & smile made it appear so easy & effortless! He appeared so bored, but that's when he'd be smiling the most! He & Buck Owens were a good match up too. They had alot of fun playing with some of Country's greatest of all time!
      Hee Haw brought the Grand Ole Opry right into our households for those of us who couldn't make the trip to Nashville. It was a clean variety entertainment for the whole family! I still catch an occasional rerun, when I need a laugh in between.

    • @larrydickman1094
      @larrydickman1094 4 роки тому +2

      Just like his partner on the show, Buck Owens, was one of the great country songwriters.

    • @jcfra420
      @jcfra420 4 роки тому +1

      I hated Hee Haw when I was young, but even still when you watch Roy, you would have to be an idiot not to realize the mastery he had to make very technical and difficult guitar playing to look like he was goofing around. It is like that cartoon skit he does, that is really REALLY difficult to do.

    • @sirtalkalotdoolittle
      @sirtalkalotdoolittle 4 роки тому +1

      Ever wonder what that set was like when the cameras weren't rolling? Man.

  • @bellevue46
    @bellevue46 3 роки тому +41

    That was brilliant. And having Googled him now, I'm amazed that Roy Clark was a famous all-round entertainer, and not at all known for flamenco guitar. Astonishing performance!

    • @stephen8176
      @stephen8176 3 роки тому +2

      He could play over a dozen instruments, basically he was musical prodigy.

    • @petercrawford8824
      @petercrawford8824 3 роки тому

      You clearly don't know anything about flamenco

    • @Brirend
      @Brirend 3 роки тому +1

      He isn't playing flamenco. He is playing a classical flamenco piece, flat pick on a 12 string guitar with metal strings which is completely crazy.

  • @irishgrl
    @irishgrl 3 роки тому +19

    The fastest fingers in the biz for a long long time. Among musicians he was very well respected believe me.

  • @annek1226
    @annek1226 Рік тому +5

    He is a once in a lifetime kind of person! We were just lucky enough that he came along in ours.

  • @BushcraftingBogan
    @BushcraftingBogan 4 роки тому +232

    I’ve probably posted this before, but it bears repeating. Out of all the complicated and technical things I’ve watched Roy “goof” on, i.e., act like he is “struggling” but knock out of the park. This is the only song (his version) that I’ve seen him appear to concentrate on. He actually watches his hands and the frets. He pours out his true ability and talent and heart in this song. Roy ain’t playin’ here!! I enjoy and appreciate every video of him playing his version of this song I can find.

    • @vicmclaglen1631
      @vicmclaglen1631 4 роки тому +1

      So you're a Roy Clark critic, LOL.

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 4 роки тому +2

      @@vicmclaglen1631 I'm a critic of dumbass comments. You're makes the top 10. Congrats.

    • @twothreefour234
      @twothreefour234 4 роки тому

      Can you tell me about that guitar? It appears the sound hole is covered

    • @jimbrennan7745
      @jimbrennan7745 3 роки тому +3

      @@dc1925 the sound holes are in the upper side of the left corner as the player sees it. There are several different sized holes surrounded by a decorative overlay resembling grape leaves.

    • @mikepaull7385
      @mikepaull7385 3 роки тому

      Can be seen at the 4:00 minute mark of the video.

  • @israelperez-sg8er
    @israelperez-sg8er 2 місяці тому +1

    Roy really put his heart and soul into this performance!!! Thank you Roy, rest in peace!🙏

  • @sockmonkey22
    @sockmonkey22 2 роки тому +17

    He surpasses every genre and style other than his own.

  • @surfsup5757
    @surfsup5757 5 років тому +131

    Bravo. Only Roy can Flamenco and pick at the same time. He slayed that bull.

    • @markbrown332
      @markbrown332 5 років тому +5

      Surfs Up Its almost unreal! He is gone when he performs that !!!

    • @c.danjou7343
      @c.danjou7343 5 років тому +4

      He sure is a very great player; I love his way of playing Malaguenia, but I love also other great classic guitar players like Yepes, Segovia, Tarrega... They are all high level for me.

  • @mikkifarmer9626
    @mikkifarmer9626 4 роки тому +33

    Roy Clark was one brilliant musician. R.I.P to a musical icon.

  • @robertlassiter5808
    @robertlassiter5808 3 роки тому +1

    I met Roy in Tampa,Florida back around 72 . I was about 15 or 16. The man was as nice a man as you could ask for. One of the greatest guitarists ever!

  • @williammyers8811
    @williammyers8811 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful . Joy to have known R0y !
    Peacemaker .
    🙏❤🍁

  • @FrankieD92
    @FrankieD92 5 років тому +110

    Okay, I’m knocked out!!! Not being a C&W fan did pay too much attention to Roy’s talents; I am however a big Spanish guitar fan and he kills it..Bravo.

  • @waynet2165
    @waynet2165 Рік тому +5

    Back around 1980 I saw Roy perform in Lake Tahoe. I always thought he was the most talented musician I had ever seen perform. Roy is no longer with us but at least we have UA-cam to relive those memories.

  • @uwsgrrrl9981
    @uwsgrrrl9981 Місяць тому +1

    My whole body has goosebumps listening to Roy Clark play Malagueña on 🎸

  • @mcvet57103
    @mcvet57103 6 місяців тому +3

    Roy was one of those gifted people who with very little effort "in their mind" could bring such joy to his fans, and adiences. God bless them all for bringing a little sunshine into a gloomy day,