I was fortunate to see him numerous times between 1971 and 1996. He was a master of right hand technique, with his highly suncopated rhythms, not just up and down strokes. Not many mandolin pickers have been able to figure him out. I just wish there was more video of him during his really hot mandolin picking years, the 1950s and 1960s.
Bill's mandolin work has never been equaled. It's not the notes you play or how many, it's the feeling you get out of an instrument. Bill felt every note he played right down into his bones.
I am always awed when I see and hear Bill's mandolin picking. There may be faster ones who can get more notes in, but nobody has the mastery of the instrument that Bill had, which is a big reason why his music became so popular. I've seen a lot of good mandolin pickers over the years, but I am always blown away by Bill's picking, and this is as good an example as any.
You know your bluegrass. That was indeed Mac on the only session he recorded with Monroe. There were two other songs on that session that escape my mind right now. So, Monroe with Flatt and Scruggs didn't record in Nashville? That was prior to this recording and by most standards the very definition of bluegrass. I'm not arguing; I'm just saying that if the Bluegrass Boys edition that included Flatt and Scruggs didn't record in Nashville then I've learned something. Further, I'm almost certain that the Stanley Brothers, formed in '46, recorded for Columbia prior to 1949 but I could be wrong about the first year they recorded for that label. And of course I have no idea where they recorded. I just assumed it was in Nashville. Carter Stanley did a session with Monroe, probably around 1951. Actually i just remembered: it was Jan. 1951. The songs were "Sugar Coated Love," "Cabin of Love," and "Get Down On Your Knees and Pray."
***** Hello again,Mac and Bill did Sweetheart and Travelin down this lonesome road,also when he reach down his hand for me,all other recording was done in Chicago,and of course The original foggy mountain Boys did their recording in Knoxville 1948 and they were Mac, Lester, Earl, Cedric and Jim Shumate first mercuy sessions, I spend hours with Mac Wiseman and he is a walking History Book and of course he was there for it all, He is the only living Original Foggy that's Living and I do have these songs uploaded, ALL THE BEST GLORIA
***** Thanks. Well, I have learned something today. It would appear that Mac isn't the only walking history book. He's a classy and highly intelligent fellow, as you no doubt know. I've known him for decades although I haven't seen him in a few years.
totally agree. its not quickness that counts, it's the comfort level one has around the instrument that allows for that distinctive timing that in essence conveys "soul". It's also interesting to note, I was observing as I was watching this, that Bill Monroe is quite old when this was taken, and normally dexterity decreases with age, but he still puts on a good show at his old age.
@1RamTough He didn't keep Carter and Ralph off the Opry...Carter was his favorite lead singer of all time. Carter was part of the feud. Carter and Ralph were at a festival with Bill and a Carter Stanley who had been drinking...Said some bad things about "FLATT AND SCRUGGS"...I don't think Lester and Carter ever patched things up....Carter was one of the few musicians in Bluegrass he actually loved and respected...Bill sang "SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT" at Carter's funeral.
I'm all for that. Where do we vote? How about Dr. Ralph for President, while we're at it? By the way, I've always known that the real title of this song is "Can't You Hear Me Calling." I placed the above title on this vid because I had recently heard Dr. Ralph refer to the song as "Come Back To Me Is My Request." He was probably kidding around. So there it is.
Bill kept Ralph &Carter out of the G rand Ole Opry for a long time. He also kept Earl and Lester out for a while. Bill owned more than half of the Opry.
No one has ever come close to singing like Ralph. That is pure Appalachian tormented soul music!
Bill Monroe & Ralph Stanley. Two legends together on stage.
the high lonesome sound, great, thanks!
I was fortunate to see him numerous times between 1971 and 1996. He was a master of right hand technique, with his highly suncopated rhythms, not just up and down strokes. Not many mandolin pickers have been able to figure him out. I just wish there was more video of him during his really hot mandolin picking years, the 1950s and 1960s.
Bill's mandolin work has never been equaled. It's not the notes you play or how many, it's the feeling you get out of an instrument. Bill felt every note he played right down into his bones.
High lonesome singing at its best!!! Thank you!
I am always awed when I see and hear Bill's mandolin picking. There may be faster ones who can get more notes in, but nobody has the mastery of the instrument that Bill had, which is a big reason why his music became so popular. I've seen a lot of good mandolin pickers over the years, but I am always blown away by Bill's picking, and this is as good an example as any.
two of the best right there....loved the video thanks for posting
Never heard Glen Duncan play fiddle better. Title of song by the way is "Can't You Hear Me Calling."
SWEETHEART CAN'T YOU HEAR ME CALLING, First Bluegrass song ever recorded in Nashville Tn, 1949, BILL MONROE, MAC WISEMAN
You know your bluegrass. That was indeed Mac on the only session he recorded with Monroe. There were two other songs on that session that escape my mind right now.
So, Monroe with Flatt and Scruggs didn't record in Nashville? That was prior to this recording and by most standards the very definition of bluegrass. I'm not arguing; I'm just saying that if the Bluegrass Boys edition that included Flatt and Scruggs didn't record in Nashville then I've learned something. Further, I'm almost certain that the Stanley Brothers, formed in '46, recorded for Columbia prior to 1949 but I could be wrong about the first year they recorded for that label. And of course I have no idea where they recorded. I just assumed it was in Nashville. Carter Stanley did a session with Monroe, probably around 1951. Actually i just remembered: it was Jan. 1951. The songs were "Sugar Coated Love," "Cabin of Love," and "Get Down On Your Knees and Pray."
***** Hello again,Mac and Bill did Sweetheart and Travelin down this lonesome road,also when he reach down his hand for me,all other recording was done in Chicago,and of course The original foggy mountain Boys did their recording in Knoxville 1948 and they were Mac, Lester, Earl, Cedric and Jim Shumate first mercuy sessions, I spend hours with Mac Wiseman and he is a walking History Book and of course he was there for it all, He is the only living Original Foggy that's Living and I do have these songs uploaded, ALL THE BEST GLORIA
*****
Thanks. Well, I have learned something today. It would appear that Mac isn't the only walking history book. He's a classy and highly intelligent fellow, as you no doubt know. I've known him for decades although I haven't seen him in a few years.
*****
Thanks again.
Holy cow....the two best together.
Thank you for posting this priceless footage!
Priceless
"100% bluegrass". The highest praise Bill possible could give someone.
Tremendous.
totally agree. its not quickness that counts, it's the comfort level one has around the instrument that allows for that distinctive timing that in essence conveys "soul". It's also interesting to note, I was observing as I was watching this, that Bill Monroe is quite old when this was taken, and normally dexterity decreases with age, but he still puts on a good show at his old age.
JUST GREAT THANKS
"can't you hear me callin". is the true title.
Lol the name of the song is "cant you hear me callin"
I'm a big fan of Bill Monroe. Granted, Ralph is singing lead, but my vote is for Ralph on the vocals in this one.
GREAT TUNE!!!!!! just in case you might be wondering, it's called "Can't You Hear Me Calling".......
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I was at this show...
Tremendous!
Nice. Note how shiny Monroe's F-5 is and it has a pickguard. Maybe not his old standby?
not his #1 loar, looks like one of the one gibson gave him in the 80s
The title of this song is "Can't You Hear Me Callin'", not "Come Back to me is my Request."
@1RamTough He didn't keep Carter and Ralph off the Opry...Carter was his favorite lead singer of all time. Carter was part of the feud. Carter and Ralph were at a festival with Bill and a Carter Stanley who had been drinking...Said some bad things about "FLATT AND SCRUGGS"...I don't think Lester and Carter ever patched things up....Carter was one of the few musicians in Bluegrass he actually loved and respected...Bill sang "SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT" at Carter's funeral.
schöner oldie
Like two towering mountains on that stage.
Carter had the best voice of them all - just to bad he loved the bottle a little to much.
two of the three best captured on film.
They're missing Carter, I can tell it.
Bill was the one who turned mandolin into a bluegrass instrument.
Also turned bluegrass into music!
Song title: "Can't You Hear Me Calling."
As Per their request: She didn't come back to the 5 cousin grinders who downvoted this video.
I'm all for that. Where do we vote? How about Dr. Ralph for President, while we're at it?
By the way, I've always known that the real title of this song is "Can't You Hear Me Calling." I placed the above title on this vid because I had recently heard Dr. Ralph refer to the song as "Come Back To Me Is My Request." He was probably kidding around. So there it is.
Bill Monroe may be a great, but he ain't a drop in a bucket compared to old Ralph.
I'd swear he got the words mixed up. Compared to other versions, anyway.
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The few... the proud... the discriminating bluegrass fans.
@artnh They have more talent than anything you hear now! Btw, i hope you know how rediculas your comment was...
Bill kept Ralph &Carter out of the G rand Ole Opry for a long time. He also kept Earl and Lester out for a while. Bill owned more than half of the Opry.
My cat is singing better.
so post a video.