@@williamwright I'd argue that this song is both, with bluegrass being a sub-genre of country and this song in particular having a more country structure and flavor than most of the material that the FMB (and their fellow bluegrass contemporaries) played
They couldn't. There was no such thing as autotune. Autotune was a pitch pipe or guitar note. They had to have the ability to actually DO it (which is talent) on request.
They sure liked the Reverb though! They recorded this pretty well. The sound of these guys over a big console radio must have been great. On clear nights you could hear Grand Old Opry 6 states away
@@1coopjsn that's it hehe, he sure takes the whole thing up one notch with his breaks. Fun fact: apparently, his skills on the fiddle earned him a better treatment as a prisoner for the germans in Africa.
The country music community owes a great deal of thanks to the Carter family that made an all day trek from clinch mountain in Virginia to Bristal Tennessee to record that first country song on a record " bury me under the weeping willow tree. Sadly country has seen a murder on music row.
Joe always said he wrote it in his head on the way back to LA. from Bakersfield. In the early 1950’s there was no I-5 Freeway. The old “grapevine” road through the hills to the L.A. basin would have taken about two hours, obviously enough time for Joe to come up with a classic.
It’s a little before my time but I’m about 90% sure Flatt & Scruggs were the first to record this classic written by Joe Maphis, the all time great guitarist famous for awesome picking on his double neck Mosrite. Joe & Rose Lee, his wife and singing partner, didn’t record it themselves until about two years later in 1954. Their version and the F&S version are both head and shoulders better than any others including the cuts by Gosdin, Wagoner, & Twitty.
He did that a lot. Check out video of F&S playing "Don't Let Your Deal Go Down". They played it in F, so the chords are D-G-C-F. Pretty straightforward, right? But Lester capo'd at fret 1 and played C#7-F#-B7-E!
This is what real country music sounds like.
Actually, this is Bluegrass
@@williamwright I'd argue that this song is both, with bluegrass being a sub-genre of country and this song in particular having a more country structure and flavor than most of the material that the FMB (and their fellow bluegrass contemporaries) played
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Amen!!
The best ❤
Now that's some good country music... 😊
Its special when real people make wonderful music!
Razor sharp harmony... Back when country singers didn't depend 99% on autotune.
They couldn't. There was no such thing as autotune. Autotune was a pitch pipe or guitar note. They had to have the ability to actually DO it (which is talent) on request.
@@jensjesfjeld6238 that was kind of my point as well :)
They sure liked the Reverb though!
They recorded this pretty well. The sound of these guys over a big console radio must have been great. On clear nights you could hear Grand Old Opry 6 states away
Country music has such a rich history.
What a great song and sound. I love it.
The original hand written sheet music is on display at the Country music hall of fame.
Thank you so much for posting this! I have a 14YO daughter who appreciates this so much.
How about at 18 now?
I love how ol’ Lester feels the need to remind the audience what the title of the song is once it ends.
You've got to admire his over-the-top, military-grade professionalism.
I could listen to Curly play those fiddle breaks all night. So good.
Curly playing fiddle breaks? where?
@@fullshark09 Who is that playing - Paul Warren? Tears a good one 2 minutes in.
@@1coopjsn that's it hehe, he sure takes the whole thing up one notch with his breaks.
Fun fact: apparently, his skills on the fiddle earned him a better treatment as a prisoner for the germans in Africa.
The country music community owes a great deal of thanks to the Carter family that made an all day trek from clinch mountain in Virginia to Bristal Tennessee to record that first country song on a record " bury me under the weeping willow tree. Sadly country has seen a murder on music row.
Great love Lester Flatt
What a group!!! What a group,,,come on again,,, barn dance music of yesteryear...😘🍒☺
Great Blue Grass Guys..........
Real Country Music 🎶🎶🎶 wooooooo 🎶🎶🎶 wooooooo Johnny from Alabama 🎶🎶🎶
Great music, the best
My grandpas daily routine.
Fiddle
Bible
Hotcakes.
These guys are the best.
Lester & Earl!!..Jed Clampett &
Daisy Moses Approved👍👍🙏😊
That's a mighty fine, a mighty fine!
Written by Joe Maphis recalling his attendance at a small club in Bakersfield where he saw a group that featured a guy named Buck Owens.
Joe was a badass!!! What a talent
Joe always said he wrote it in his head on the way back to LA. from Bakersfield. In the early 1950’s there was no I-5 Freeway. The old “grapevine” road through the hills to the L.A. basin would have taken about two hours, obviously enough time for Joe to come up with a classic.
That HIGH LONESOME
Alls they need is my good juggin’ on this tune…
Preach it Foggy Mtn Boys!
Curly Steckler on mandolin 🤗
I have sang this song a thousand times but never as good as Lester.
No shame in that. I mean, who ever has, eh?
You obviously haven't heard Daryle Singletary.🤔
Great performance. I especially like Earl's trademark vamping.
Vamping? Explain?
@@williamwright Did you ever find it out?
Lester really knew how to sing a song
This was recorded pretty well, I can hear it blasting over WSM in my mind, it probably was.
Never knew that Lester used a thumb and finger pick. Big guitar sound on this track.
God I love Lester Flatt
I live Vern Gosdin version
More more
C'est beau!
It’s a little before my time but I’m about 90% sure Flatt & Scruggs were the first to record this classic written by Joe Maphis, the all time great guitarist famous for awesome picking on his double neck Mosrite. Joe & Rose Lee, his wife and singing partner, didn’t record it themselves until about two years later in 1954. Their version and the F&S version are both head and shoulders better than any others including the cuts by Gosdin, Wagoner, & Twitty.
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Good old boys
They were in their thirtys tough living
cool AF
Paul Warren spent 3 year's as a POW in Germany. Who knew that?
Jake laying down the law on that bass❤️
I love his playing. Simple but creative. He’s one of my favorite bassists.
Seriously, did Curly ever make a noise outta that gourd?
Fuggy mountain boys
we wont see their like again
Lester let the g-run rest on this song.
AKA Flatt and Scruggs, bluegrass legends! I'm surprised to see Lester playing in open E without a capo, that isn't very common in bluegrass.
He did that a lot. Check out video of F&S playing "Don't Let Your Deal Go Down". They played it in F, so the chords are D-G-C-F. Pretty straightforward, right? But Lester capo'd at fret 1 and played C#7-F#-B7-E!
Raised on Pet Milk and Bluegrass music!!!
And Martha White flour.
Hell fire boys. Girls are sweet. Don't you know nothin'?
What kinda ties are them
Colonel ties.
String tie
And there not covered in tattoos either
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