Was in a bar in southern Tennessee many years ago and when the band played this, everybody in the bar stood up and put their right hand over their hearts.
I was raised with this music playing in the house and I always think of my Dad when I hear it. He'll be gone 30 years this coming February and I still miss him. RIP Pop.
I hope you like this story: From 2006 until 2016 I drove a delivery truck based in Greensboro,N.C. I basically ran the mountain run southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia,Northeast Tennessee, Northwest North Carolina. Anyway I'm coming back off a run and I'm listening to WBRF out of Galax ;Va. Old time country music station. "Rocky Top" is blasting on the radio. I back into the depot & the new guy ( Yankee from New York) said to me " I Didn't know you liked Irish Pub Music! I replied back"Son that's not called Irish Pub Music that's Bluegrass!!!!! And if you go to Knoxville in the fall, I'm sure you'll hear it"!!!
@@ddsherds87 Never had the satisfaction of exploring west Tennessee. All my travels up and down the east coast/work always brought me too east Tennessee. Lived in the smoky mountains for a good bit too in a tent. Was the best time of my life
I'm from Ireland. I love bluegrass music. So rugged and pure. Sends shivers up my spine. Play the banjo myself and trying to get competent in bluegrass.
That's a good goal as it is a a rewarding experience to play music. I've done and need to get back into it.This music might be a bigger part of you than you know. My ancestors are all from your area. Here's a quote from wiki. Bluegrass has mixed roots in Irish, Scottish and English traditional music, and was also later influenced by the music of African-Americans through incorporation of jazz elements.
You should like it. Bluegrass music was made by Scots Irish immigrants in the Ohio River valley & the Appalachian mountains where they settled. If you listen hard you'll here familiar Irish & Scottish melodies
Whenever I miss home back in Tennessee, I put on this song and go back to one of those many endless summer nights, surrounded by bar patrons of all ages who simultaneously become animated with the spirit of Appalachia as we all sing this song together at the top of our lungs. Doesn’t matter where the wind takes my family and I, Tennessee will always be home. I found my soul and spirituality in those hills. Fell in love with my wife there. Brought a beautiful child into the world there, whom we named after the hills that protected our hidden little piece of heaven on earth. Appalachia raised me up into the man I am in many ways, every bit like my own Mom. I’ve traveled many places, experienced many cultures, and have met endless people in this world. All peoples are unique, but the Appalachian folks are built of the most hard enduring but loving material or substance I’ve ever encountered. That’s what Appalachia is to me, its a spirit of sorts that fills you with the kind of love that allows one to endure.
Too bad Nashville and everything west of it changed and turned into LA(became Gentrified) and east Tennessee got tooken over by metth, it's not the same and it breaks my fucking heart, I miss Tennessee, the real Tennessee, fuck Gentrification!
I’m not in the service but My dream is to work hard and go to the Academy and service and I don’t what people to think that I was because that’s not right but thanks
The only thing really close to that is the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps but not really Service but I respect all the people who have gone before and now
Hell yeah brother, lucky australia(where i am) has parts that still are simple but im afraid that wont be too much longer because people are getting greedy, needing money to be happy but to get money u need to be efficient therefore wiping the simple way of life
SadWings Raging Actually, MTSU is now larger than UTK! So you might want to consider blue! it all depends where you settle, middle or east TN...Just pray its not west TN! ;-))
Great! Check out Woods reservoir and tTm's Ford lake (I personally love the quiet 'intimacy of Woods!) and if you like to camp, the Savage Gulch area nearby is great as well. But the activity that you might Really enjoy - and for which there is no better region - is paddling - and in particular whitewater kayaking and canoeing!!! Myriad places to go so close by - of ALL skill levels. You might check out the TSRA - TN Scenic Rivers Association for more info and for their numerous (free) activities - especially the annual paddling school offered each 2nd weekend in June. MTSU is just about 35 miles north of Tullahoma in Murfreesboro. In any event, enjoy the area! there are few places a varied and beautiful as rural TN
I was told this song by teacher of Lincoln Memorial University when I went to there to study abroad.I love this song even I am a Japanese. And I will never forget this awesome song. From Japan
Our football team has sucked for 15 years. we still always show up singing this song on game days with the enthusiasm of the dog who thinks he's going to the park to play but is really going to the vet to get neutered.
@@hnjmoose3251 I'm California born 'n bred, and smile when I hear a banjo or mandolin - LOVE Bluegrass music... traveled through Jackson, Miss, and enjoyed 1120 WTWZ (all Bluegrass).
Anybody listening in 2019? Almost 2020 by the looks of it... ;) This was the best song that bluegrass ever produced, hands down! I can't believe there are 2K downvotes! People nowadays don't appreciate great music, and it's pretty sad. :(
The world is changing. The old ways are dying, and so much has been lost forever. The future seems to be hurtling towards us at a breakneck pace. But in a handful of places, that's not quite true. Places like Rocky Top. Nestled high up in the Appalachians, it almost feels protected from the march of time. As though you could reach out and touch the past, still alive and well. There are many in the world who cherish such places, and guard them jealously from those who would try to change them.
I’m from Carter’s valley not far from rocky top I now live in texas but will always be a hillbilly and I love this song. Just remember country boys Will survive. Go volunteers.
I was born in Memphis and only lived there for 18 months, have visited TN almost every year since to visit family though and this song runs through my veins.
Love the Osborne Brothers. Bobby's still performing the last I knew. I grew up listening to this type of music. Osborne Brothers, Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and so many more. There might be the newer bluegrass music but no one can outdo the legends of bluegrass.
I'm Puerto Rican and I wholeheartedly approve of this awesome song. I used to hear a lot of Bluegrass music, and this song never failed to elicit nothing less then a dance. Love it!!!
Best daggon song ever written Gobless dear ole rocky top Tennessee. Ive listened to this song apporixmately 682,491 times so far and climbing also GOBLESS DELL EARNHERT #3 FOREVER
Born and raised in South Carolina, Time makes a GODLY man realize our blessings. I'm thankful for these professional musicians who share their blessings with us.
My Grandfather passed away a few years ago, right before Tennessee's football program started being good, and that amazing Alabama upset. He at least got to enjoy their run in the late 90's. This was his favorite song being born and raised in Knoxville. Rest in Peace, and Go Vols!!!
This kids, is called BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY MUSIC BEING PLAYED AT IT'S FINEST!!! I remember back when The Osborne Brothers WERE ABSOLUTE ROCK STARS!!! I swear Bobby Osborne's voice is ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS & A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE GREATEST BLUEGRASS VOICES TO EVER BE HEARD!!! My dad loved The Osborne Brothers...my mom still has a few of their old albums & she still listens to them. She said it brings back GREAT memories of my dad & her...NOW THAT'S TRULY AWESOME TO ME!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.
Heard this for the first time at a wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee this weekend. Everyone got on their feet and danced. 12 hours and 1 rabbit hole later it's on my Favorites Playlist.
Me and my best friend were on a road trip down to Marco island and we passed through Tennessee and blasted rocky top on repeat a good 10 times. Did it on the way back too
This line has two meanings. One - corn for the table was purchased at the General Store (in jars back then). Two - The obvious corn liquor or moonshine which was often consumed from a jar.
I so terribly miss East Tennessee. Hatred from Saint Louis is more than I care. Strange how Volunteers are rewarded only being strong and healthy unlike few people.
I absolutely love this song not only is it a classic, it’s a great nostalgic for me, if you listen to what they’re singing about it talks about a perfect life or a euphoria
I grew up hearing this from very young. My dad picked the banjo a bit but the mandolin much more. Been to many bluegrass festivals. Wow, miss those simple times!!
Even I’m from ecuador but baby’s mom are from really amazing states Tennessee and I have son from TN so I’m so proud to listen this song every time this songs plays reminds me Tennessee hills
I have always loved this song Rocky Top.. I bought the album before cassette, CDs , or any of these new tech stuff. Now I can just play it on my phone. What a blessing. Loved the Osborne Brothers
+clapper777 auto tune no talent hacks is all they have no clue how many years it takes to become as good as they are or even to be worthy enough to play beside them
I might be from West Virginia but you can't help but like this song! It's one of the best Bluegrass songs of all time! And when you hit the fiddle and banjo solos, good God if that don't get your feet to moving then I don't know what will!
Years ago my bother and me went to visit my dad's old navy buddy from well in nashville,his wife sheerly was the controller of nashville,sweetest lady ever vary propose,went to dolly world ,band started playing that song people jumped out of there seats into the walk way shoes went flying ,and she was the first up,ya ,she was from rocky top!!! Great memory!!!
This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. God bless. "I'm calling out your name tonight" by Richie Levoiua-cam.com/video/JSbGGiSe3S8/v-deo.html
My fiancée lost his sister in movement 2020 but when he watches this clip it cheers him up!Anyone k now what year this clip us from?Watching this in January 2021!Stay safe people!
Fantastic to see these two. Both my great-uncles and never have met them. Found out two years ago that we were related by my mother’s grandma’s last name, Osborne. Great to see them still inspiring younger generations like myself
tell me about it lived there 10 years and 2 tornadoes. I am getting ready to kidnap my po. we will be coming up that way pretty near soon. if you see middle age black woman and senior white women river rafting--laughing and having fun--may be seen in or near Gatlinburg--gambling in Cherokee--please dial 911 or the fbi number 1 800 1 do not give a shit. this has been a public service announcement. may be staying in the osbourne brothers hotel
I used to get mine from an old man at a place we called The Walls of Jericho which is right on the Alabama/Tennessee line. At the head of Paint Rock Valley. This mixed with peppermint candy, honey, and lemon was the best cough medicine you could get.
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Who else thinks Rocky Top is the best state theme song? We deserve it :D Edit: Haha, I was 10 when I wrote this. Looks like this comment resurfaced. I still live in TN and love Rocky Top, but I must say, my wording of "state theme song" cracks me up. I haven't listened to nearly enough state songs to give an unbiased opinion, so take little eva's opinion with a grain of salt :)
I've been a truck driver for close to 30 yrs now. I've had the cb handle "BIGTIME" for close to 5hat same 30 yrs. I swear I have friends that have been truck drivers almost as long as me & a lot of them only know me as "BIGTIME"...they probably don't know my 1st name. Much love from Mobile Alabama.
I’ve always lived in Ohio but since my mom was a kid we have had a cabin in rocky top. I come down here at least 5 times a year and intend to keep it going and also bring my kids here when I have some. I first heard of this song from my grandma and I listen to it every day and she passed away a couple years ago. I love this song the most because it gives me memories of one of my favorite people in the world.❤️❤️❤️
I grew up with a dad who played bluegrass on his Martin guitar. My childhood is filled with summertime memories of weekend music gatherings at our house, we would have 5 or 6 musicians and their families over for bbq, bluegrass, hand cranked homemade ice cream, and homemade wine. I accompanied my dad to bluegrass festivals all over Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. I had the privilege of witnessing some of the all time greatest blue grass guys ever. Bill Monroe, Bobby and Sonny Osborne, Jimmy Martin and Ralph Stanley just to name a few. When I hear good bluegrass, it takes me back to those childhood memories-it was good times when life was much simpler.
I have many similar memories with my dad. I agree with you 100% Mike. Bluegrass is the music that brings back memories of not only simpler times, but for me, happier times.
0:24 Wish that I was on ol' Rocky Top Down in the Tennessee hills Ain't no smoggy smoke on Rocky Top Ain't no telephone bills Once I had a girl on Rocky Top Half bear, other half cat Wild as a mink, but sweet as soda pop I still dream about that 0:53 Rocky Top, you'll always be Home sweet home to me Good ol' Rocky Top Rocky Top, Tennessee Rocky Top, Tennessee 1:07 Once two strangers climbed ol' Rocky Top Lookin' for a moonshine still Strangers ain't come down from Rocky Top Reckon they never will Corn won't grow at all on Rocky Top Dirt's too rocky by far That's why all the folks on Rocky Top Get their corn from a jar 1:29 Rocky Top, you'll always be Home sweet home to me Good ol' Rocky Top Rocky Top, Tennessee Rocky Top, Tennessee 2:08 I've had years of cramped-up city life Trapped like a duck in a pen All I know is it's a pity life Can't be simple again 2:19 Rocky Top, you'll always be Home sweet home to me Good ol' Rocky Top Rocky Top, Tennessee Rocky Top, Tennessee Rocky Top, Tennessee
I was born in a small town in Northwest Florida, raised in a small town in Southwest Alabama. Been to Tennessee 6 or 7 times in my life, it's like a second home! My family and I have gone once a year for the past 3 years but were unable to go this past year due to wife losing her job. But every time I listen to this I go back the those Smokies in my memories. Maybe we'll get to go back to Good Ol' Rocky Top soon.
I'm not from Tennessee but have a friend who is I play this song everytime he visits me here in upstate NY it's my favorite he's into hard rock tho I'm more into the older country music I grew up too love the Osbourne brothers
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Was in a bar in southern Tennessee many years ago and when the band played this, everybody in the bar stood up and put their right hand over their hearts.
I read this to the beat of the song
That’s what I call southern pride.
It's customary and mandatory per US flag codes to do so when ur states anthem or the national anthem is played
I wanna move to ROCKY TOP.
You're lucky cotton eye joe didn't come on. You could've been stomped to death 😆
Every bar in Tennessee is going to be rocking this song tonight. Not a Vols fan but heck of a win tonight
Parts of Ga too! 🤣 #GBO #Vols #RockyTop
Yes I was at a wedding when we won and everyone was watching the game and the second we won they started playing this song
#rockytop
We sang it all night long in Neyland and on Cumberland last night and we’re still singing it this morning.
GBO!
Go Vols! Wooooooooooo!
RIP Sonny Osborne. This Tennessee fan will forever be a fan.
I THOUGHT ABOUT THIS SONG MY TEAM IS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS WE WON WHO.s your team in COLLEGE
@@gracepuckett6628 The Tennessee Volunteers!
@@tnfan4347 MINE TOO I LOVE THIS SONG
Amen brother 👍🏻 Go Big Orange 🍊
@@tnfan4347 same here Go Vols
I was raised with this music playing in the house and I always think of my Dad when I hear it. He'll be gone 30 years this coming February and I still miss him. RIP Pop.
Im an Aussie, lived in Tennessee for 13 years and now I'm near Adelaide. This is golden music to me
Hope you are speaking with Teneessean accent now that you're back to Australia
I hope you like this story:
From 2006 until 2016 I drove a delivery truck based in Greensboro,N.C. I basically ran the mountain run southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia,Northeast Tennessee, Northwest North Carolina.
Anyway I'm coming back off a run and I'm listening to WBRF out of Galax ;Va. Old time country music station. "Rocky Top" is blasting on the radio. I back into the depot & the new guy ( Yankee from New York) said to me " I Didn't know you liked Irish Pub Music! I replied back"Son that's not called Irish Pub Music that's Bluegrass!!!!! And if you go to Knoxville in the fall, I'm sure you'll hear it"!!!
East Tennessee will forever have a special place in my heart.
Corn Pop are you that guy Joe Biden knew as a teenager?
What you talking bout Tennessee all of Tennessee is special
Coming from a true Tennesseean
I live here in roane county and boy is it a wonder
@@ddsherds87 Never had the satisfaction of exploring west Tennessee. All my travels up and down the east coast/work always brought me too east Tennessee. Lived in the smoky mountains for a good bit too in a tent. Was the best time of my life
As a black American i have cone to appreciate blue grass and i love that white hat.
You’re smart. It’s great music
He does look cool, its just so slightly cocked to the side
RIP, Sonny Osborne. One of the best banjoist ever!
Amen and rip
Absolutely!
100% agree
I agree
Amen may rest R.I.P. definetly top banjo player by far
I'm from Ireland. I love bluegrass music. So rugged and pure. Sends shivers up my spine. Play the banjo myself and trying to get competent in bluegrass.
That's a good goal as it is a a rewarding experience to play music. I've done and need to get back into it.This music might be a bigger part of you than you know. My ancestors are all from your area.
Here's a quote from wiki.
Bluegrass has mixed roots in Irish, Scottish and English traditional music, and was also later influenced by the music of African-Americans through incorporation of jazz elements.
Same here. I'm from Brazil and trying to get competent on the violin.
Keep playing!
You should like it. Bluegrass music was made by Scots Irish immigrants in the Ohio River valley & the Appalachian mountains where they settled. If you listen hard you'll here familiar Irish & Scottish melodies
Awesome!! Ricky Skagg told a story once about a time he was in Ireland
I have loved this song all of my life! Now 70! Still love it!
RIP, Sonny Osborne. Rok E Top Tennis SEA!!!
Whenever I miss home back in Tennessee, I put on this song and go back to one of those many endless summer nights, surrounded by bar patrons of all ages who simultaneously become animated with the spirit of Appalachia as we all sing this song together at the top of our lungs. Doesn’t matter where the wind takes my family and I, Tennessee will always be home. I found my soul and spirituality in those hills. Fell in love with my wife there. Brought a beautiful child into the world there, whom we named after the hills that protected our hidden little piece of heaven on earth. Appalachia raised me up into the man I am in many ways, every bit like my own Mom. I’ve traveled many places, experienced many cultures, and have met endless people in this world. All peoples are unique, but the Appalachian folks are built of the most hard enduring but loving material or substance I’ve ever encountered. That’s what Appalachia is to me, its a spirit of sorts that fills you with the kind of love that allows one to endure.
God bless you, hope you come back home one day
Good people.
Caught my first freight train in Tennessee..
Too bad Nashville and everything west of it changed and turned into LA(became Gentrified) and east Tennessee got tooken over by metth, it's not the same and it breaks my fucking heart, I miss Tennessee, the real Tennessee, fuck Gentrification!
@@hobeone1192 Truth.
I’m a Tennessean and I approve this message.
You're a goddamned liar, but I accept your approval nonetheless.
Alternative Avenues sorry I changed my UA-cam but I fixed it
@@badnavyman3561 No worries, patriot, I know your heart is in the right place.
If you actually served in the Navy, thank you for your love of country.
I’m not in the service but My dream is to work hard and go to the Academy and service and I don’t what people to think that I was because that’s not right but thanks
The only thing really close to that is the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps but not really Service but I respect all the people who have gone before and now
I'm a metal head at heart but I can't ignore my southern roots I love classic country and I've had this song on repeat for an hour it's so catchy
Me too brother. I'm the same way I can go from Pantera to the Osbourne Brothers
Dimebag baby
Metal head ughhhh sick🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤢🤮🤢🤢🤢
@@rcknrdnk just came here from Pantera 🤘
Same I can go from Immolation to this and so on
"all I know is it's a pity life can't be simple again"
Sitting here in 2020, all that I can say is "Amen"
Hell yeah brother, lucky australia(where i am) has parts that still are simple but im afraid that wont be too much longer because people are getting greedy, needing money to be happy but to get money u need to be efficient therefore wiping the simple way of life
Hell yeah man
stonewall73448 it can be as simple as you want
Yes sir fighting arts it can be any way the majority wants it and I belive we are the majority
@@malachiwex4622 what part of Australia are you in buddy and where are you from
Rest in Peace to both of these individuals. This song will live on forever.
yep like the roman empire
💯 it will!
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I'm moving to Tennessee very soon, and I was told I may need to have this song memorized before I get there.
Yeah, that might be a good idea.
Get an Orange shirt or two as well... :-)
SadWings Raging
Actually, MTSU is now larger than UTK! So you might want to consider blue!
it all depends where you settle, middle or east TN...Just pray its not west TN! ;-))
sdushdiu I'll be in Tullahoma, so sort of Mid-South TN.
Great! Check out Woods reservoir and tTm's Ford lake (I personally love the quiet 'intimacy of Woods!) and if you like to camp, the Savage Gulch area nearby is great as well.
But the activity that you might Really enjoy - and for which there is no better region - is paddling - and in particular whitewater kayaking and canoeing!!! Myriad places to go so close by - of ALL skill levels. You might check out the TSRA - TN Scenic Rivers Association for more info and for their numerous (free) activities - especially the annual paddling school offered each 2nd weekend in June.
MTSU is just about 35 miles north of Tullahoma in Murfreesboro.
In any event, enjoy the area! there are few places a varied and beautiful as rural TN
My grandad was in Korea with Bobby Osborne. and I got the great fortune of meeting him this year right near rocky top in seveirville TN.
Korear?
I was told this song by teacher of Lincoln Memorial University when I went to there to study abroad.I love this song even I am a Japanese. And I will never forget this awesome song. From Japan
that's so awesome!! that people from so far away come to school where I've lived my whole life :)
Is there a Rocky Top in Japan?
>Crabby Old Gamer
No...It's a pity that most Japanese don't know this awesome song.
sweet! Enjoy my friend!
i think he meant is there a place in japan that is like rocky top
but cheers from TN really happy you enjoy
I’m a Gator and I hate that a LOVE this song. It’s the best college fight song.
I'm a DAWG fan that feels the same way.
Born n raised in Nashville, travelled to East Tennessee hundreds of times, I still get chills listening to this
Our football team has sucked for 15 years. we still always show up singing this song on game days with the enthusiasm of the dog who thinks he's going to the park to play but is really going to the vet to get neutered.
Now that's COLD, but I like it!
At least you always beat Kentucky no matter how bad you are haha
Oh my god😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
At least your not an Arkansas Razorbacks fan. We have sucked since the dawn of time!
Now that's funny right there. I don't care who you are.
I may be living in Japan, but Tennessee will always be home sweet home #901
IT WILL ALWAYS BE HOME TOO SURE DO MISS THAT PLACE
Greetings from elizabethton Tennessee
@@bobjones2142 Elizabethton - Carter County, I believe; FTR, I'm in Clinton, in Anderson County.
That fiddle in the background at “strangers ain’t come down from rocky Top…” is the most beautiful thing I’ve heard.
God Bless Tennessee
The sound of a banjo just makes me happy. Great song.
Yes it does
Yeah! If you don't smile when you hear a banjo you must be from California
@@hnjmoose3251 lol indeed
@@hnjmoose3251 I'm California born 'n bred, and smile when I hear a banjo or mandolin - LOVE Bluegrass music...
traveled through Jackson, Miss, and enjoyed 1120 WTWZ (all Bluegrass).
From California and smile listening to the banjo and bluegrass
I can't go through a week without listening to this. And I've never been anywhere near Tennessee....
C'mon over!
Rare footage of Wolverine during his country and western period.
Ace Rumble lmao
HAHAHAHAHA!
😂😂😂
Tennessee is an amazing state. Been to Knoxville, Gatlinburg and Nashville. Long live the Volunteer State. GO VOLS!!!
Amen.go big orange
Thanks
Anybody listening in 2019? Almost 2020 by the looks of it... ;) This was the best song that bluegrass ever produced, hands down! I can't believe there are 2K downvotes! People nowadays don't appreciate great music, and it's pretty sad. :(
Born and raised in East Tennessee, this song gives me chills every time I hear it, so thankful to live in the greatest place on earth
Where at? I'm from Chattanooga
I'm a Michigan fan but I grew up in Tennessee, still love this song
So glad to be born and raised in the East Tennessee mountains!
I’m Japanese.
I don’t know means this song’s lyric.
But I moved very much .
And that is all that matters! If it makes you move alot, it's working 😉😊
Love this comment!
The world is changing. The old ways are dying, and so much has been lost forever. The future seems to be hurtling towards us at a breakneck pace.
But in a handful of places, that's not quite true. Places like Rocky Top. Nestled high up in the Appalachians, it almost feels protected from the march of time. As though you could reach out and touch the past, still alive and well. There are many in the world who cherish such places, and guard them jealously from those who would try to change them.
Music is a Universal language, spoken and understood by all!
It means go vols!
South Florida boy here. Love the song/ love Tennessee.
I’m from Carter’s valley not far from rocky top I now live in texas but will always be a hillbilly and I love this song. Just remember country boys Will survive. Go volunteers.
you can take a boy outta the hollar, but he’ll always be a hillbilly
I was born in Memphis and only lived there for 18 months, have visited TN almost every year since to visit family though and this song runs through my veins.
This brings back memories. Miss Dad and good friends.
This song = freedom
Amen
Forever 🇺🇲🗽
Love the Osborne Brothers. Bobby's still performing the last I knew. I grew up listening to this type of music. Osborne Brothers, Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs and so many more. There might be the newer bluegrass music but no one can outdo the legends of bluegrass.
My mama is from the hills of Tennessee. Love this.
AMEN
Has the ole' girl been back to Rocky Top?
RIP Bobby Osborne and thanks for the music!
I'm Puerto Rican and I wholeheartedly approve of this awesome song. I used to hear a lot of Bluegrass music, and this song never failed to elicit nothing less then a dance. Love it!!!
Rocky Top, by the Osbournes?
We love Puerto Ricans in Tennessee!!
Best daggon song ever written Gobless dear ole rocky top Tennessee. Ive listened to this song apporixmately 682,491 times so far and climbing also GOBLESS DELL EARNHERT #3 FOREVER
Born and raised in South Carolina, Time makes a GODLY man
realize our blessings. I'm thankful for these professional musicians who share their blessings with us.
Godly indeed.
The real deal banjo player but not in that league
I may be from Wisconsin but damn it I love Rocky Top Tennessee.
it was written by a Milwaukee native, Felice Bryant had some kind of connection to the dream world her life story is fascinating
I was in a bar in Chattanooga many years ago. When this came up on the jukebox, the entire bar stood up and put their hand over their hearts.
😂🥹🧡🍊
My Grandfather passed away a few years ago, right before Tennessee's football program started being good, and that amazing Alabama upset. He at least got to enjoy their run in the late 90's. This was his favorite song being born and raised in Knoxville. Rest in Peace, and Go Vols!!!
Roll Tears Roll! The streak is over, Vols!
well then wheres my pants u didnt tell me I think there back that way
This kids, is called BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY MUSIC BEING PLAYED AT IT'S FINEST!!!
I remember back when The Osborne Brothers WERE ABSOLUTE ROCK STARS!!!
I swear Bobby Osborne's voice is ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS & A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE GREATEST BLUEGRASS VOICES TO EVER BE HEARD!!!
My dad loved The Osborne Brothers...my mom still has a few of their old albums & she still listens to them.
She said it brings back GREAT memories of my dad & her...NOW THAT'S TRULY AWESOME TO ME!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
Heard this for the first time at a wedding in Knoxville, Tennessee this weekend. Everyone got on their feet and danced. 12 hours and 1 rabbit hole later it's on my Favorites Playlist.
Me and my best friend were on a road trip down to Marco island and we passed through Tennessee and blasted rocky top on repeat a good 10 times. Did it on the way back too
"Corn won't grow at all on Rocky Top; dirt's too rocky by far; that's why all the folks on Rocky Top get their corn from a jar..."
+Charlie Fisher It was probably about IRS agents... Internal Revenue Service... Revenuers.
rockie top
This line has two meanings. One - corn for the table was purchased at the General Store (in jars back then). Two - The obvious corn liquor or moonshine which was often consumed from a jar.
when i was a kid i thought they were growing corn plants in a jar
Where do they get their peas?
Back in the day at around 16 years old I found an Osborne Bros. cassette in my uncle's truck. My life changed after I listened to that tape...
I used to live in Tennessee. Lived there for so long and I had to move. But when I hear this song, my true Tennessee pride is unleashed!
I so terribly miss East Tennessee. Hatred from Saint Louis is more than I care. Strange how Volunteers are rewarded only being strong and healthy unlike few people.
Had the pleasure of visiting Tennessee. Love the friendly folks.
-Southern Ohio
Play this song all night right now!
Tennessee, you make us all very proud! There is a star on Old Glory for you indeed!
Bill Bright #16!
RIP Sonny, you too Bobby..............thanks for the music, now rest
I absolutely love this song not only is it a classic, it’s a great nostalgic for me, if you listen to what they’re singing about it talks about a perfect life or a euphoria
Have you heard the Petersens' version?
I grew up hearing this from very young. My dad picked the banjo a bit but the mandolin much more. Been to many bluegrass festivals. Wow, miss those simple times!!
Also talks about killing IRS agents and moonshine. All and all, the perfect song
Meine Freunde und ich lieben dieses Lied. Greetings from Germany.
Rip Bobby and sonny osborne bobby 😢😢😢😢😮❤❤❤
Love it ! Takes me back to my grandparents from Kentucky. Miss you Grandma and Papa . Love y’all forever
Rocky Top Tennessee 15 years but today we claim the 3rd Saturday of October. Good Ole Rocky Top Tennessee.
I was partying with a bunch of good ole boys at Virginia Tech and we were lovin the sound. Classic Bluegrass!
RIP Bobby Osborne. ROCKY TOP, YOU'll ALWAYS BE! Home, SWEET home, to me!
proud to be from the GREAT state of Tennessee....GBO!!!
Proud to be from the Great State of Tennessee....GO VANDY!
ladybug hugs your in gator country now son.
Proud to be from the GREAT state of Tennessee.....ROLL TIDE
Even I’m from ecuador but baby’s mom are from really amazing states Tennessee and I have son from TN so I’m so proud to listen this song every time this songs plays reminds me Tennessee hills
Have loved this song all of my life!
I have always loved this song Rocky Top.. I bought the album before cassette, CDs , or any of these new tech stuff. Now I can just play it on my phone. What a blessing. Loved the Osborne Brothers
Any one here in October 2024?
GO VOLS! BEAT BAMA!
Yes and I used to play this song in the band on trumpet in grade school
Me Johnny From Alabama wooooooo ❤❤❤
Quit doing that
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2.5k dislikers must enjoy cramped up city life,
Trapped like a duck in a pen.
Lol they must
Lol
+clapper777 --They're just jealous.
+clapper777 auto tune no talent hacks is all they have no clue how many years it takes to become as good as they are or even to be worthy enough to play beside them
Or just not like UT
MOST beautiful state ive ever visited.
Great song
Greetings from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
I might be from West Virginia but you can't help but like this song! It's one of the best Bluegrass songs of all time! And when you hit the fiddle and banjo solos, good God if that don't get your feet to moving then I don't know what will!
Quite possibly the best bluegrass song ever written and played!
I’m a bulldog. Alumni of UGA but after beating Alabama tonight, I had to play this song!!! 10/15/22
Yes nice memories still listening to this song what a child hood memories. How are you Allison ?
Years ago my bother and me went to visit my dad's old navy buddy from well in nashville,his wife sheerly was the controller of nashville,sweetest lady ever vary propose,went to dolly world ,band started playing that song people jumped out of there seats into the walk way shoes went flying ,and she was the first up,ya ,she was from rocky top!!! Great memory!!!
Boy those fellas are pure iconic bluegrass artists.I love the way he sings.
This song is dedicated to everyone who lost a loved one. God bless. "I'm calling out your name tonight" by Richie Levoiua-cam.com/video/JSbGGiSe3S8/v-deo.html
My fiancée lost his sister in movement 2020 but when he watches this clip it cheers him up!Anyone k now what year this clip us from?Watching this in January 2021!Stay safe people!
Tennessee won against Alabama tonight October 15 2022 for the first time in 16 YEARS "GOOD OLD ROCKY TOP TENNESSEE WHOOO!!!!"
Fantastic to see these two. Both my great-uncles and never have met them. Found out two years ago that we were related by my mother’s grandma’s last name, Osborne. Great to see them still inspiring younger generations like myself
I'm an osborne too!
Lifelong Volunteer fan.
University of Tennessee grad 2000.
Aficionado of the front porch version of this song since 1976.
Lived in Tennessee almost my whole life. Proud to live here but the weather is crazy
It's the same way up here in Kentucky too lol.
tell me about it lived there 10 years and 2 tornadoes. I am getting ready to kidnap my po. we will be coming up that way pretty near soon. if you see middle age black woman and senior white women river rafting--laughing and having fun--may be seen in or near Gatlinburg--gambling in Cherokee--please dial 911 or the fbi number 1 800 1 do not give a shit. this has been a public service announcement. may be staying in the osbourne brothers hotel
Amen to that and the only good thing about that is that if you don't like it wait 2 minutes it will change.
uh you heard of ohio weather lol. 30 degrees one week and 60 the next week
try West Virginia lmfao.
There is some good Whiskey around there. I go to Tennessee all the time and boy it is sweet as caramel.
I wouldn’t live anywhere else!
I used to get mine from an old man at a place we called The Walls of Jericho which is right on the Alabama/Tennessee line. At the head of Paint Rock Valley. This mixed with peppermint candy, honey, and lemon was the best cough medicine you could get.
@@midsouth2strokes185 cant beat living a life in the smoky mountains
Kentucky bourbon is better. Just saying…
@@jeffdees9249 opinions vary
This is some good ole country from Tennessee!!! I love ya up north in Iowa!
What A great Official State Song of Tennessee. Go Volunteers too! Beautiful state , awesome scenery.
I see Sonny Osborne recently passed away on October 24th. RIP Sonny 🙏 🕊 ☮. A great musician and an important part of America's bluegrass tradition.
This song stays in your blood, washes away your worries.
Jesus loves you and is here for you. 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.' Proverbs 3:5-6 💙✨
They absolutely nail this song, a lot of grit and pure sound coming from this one. Solid country gold!
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 💙✨
Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: Joel 2:12
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Proverbs 4:20 💙✨
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 💙✨
Love turning this on the way home from Ben Hill for the last 2 decades after dominating Tennessee!
Who else thinks Rocky Top is the best state theme song? We deserve it :D
Edit: Haha, I was 10 when I wrote this. Looks like this comment resurfaced. I still live in TN and love Rocky Top, but I must say, my wording of "state theme song" cracks me up. I haven't listened to nearly enough state songs to give an unbiased opinion, so take little eva's opinion with a grain of salt :)
me! I live in TN. we are doing a program on TN. and rocky top is a song were singing. (:
Eva Marbleson meeeee
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️rocky top I live in TN
Eva Marbleson Louisiana Saturday Night and Louisiana Man are pretty awesome too
It's about moonshine, and wild women! Gotta love it!
in the,early 70's when CB radios were the thing, "Rocky top" was my handle! the old days!
Does it mean you have a thick skull?
Hi "Rocky Top" I drove with the handle :Leprechaun"
I rode a lot and drove a little, my handle was Candy Pants.
I've been a truck driver for close to 30 yrs now. I've had the cb handle "BIGTIME" for close to 5hat same 30 yrs.
I swear I have friends that have been truck drivers almost as long as me & a lot of them only know me as "BIGTIME"...they probably don't know my 1st name.
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
I’ve always lived in Ohio but since my mom was a kid we have had a cabin in rocky top. I come down here at least 5 times a year and intend to keep it going and also bring my kids here when I have some. I first heard of this song from my grandma and I listen to it every day and she passed away a couple years ago. I love this song the most because it gives me memories of one of my favorite people in the world.❤️❤️❤️
I grew up with a dad who played bluegrass on his Martin guitar. My childhood is filled with summertime memories of weekend music gatherings at our house, we would have 5 or 6 musicians and their families over for bbq, bluegrass, hand cranked homemade ice cream, and homemade wine. I accompanied my dad to bluegrass festivals all over Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. I had the privilege of witnessing some of the all time greatest blue grass guys ever. Bill Monroe, Bobby and Sonny Osborne, Jimmy Martin and Ralph Stanley just to name a few. When I hear good bluegrass, it takes me back to those childhood memories-it was good times when life was much simpler.
I have many similar memories with my dad. I agree with you 100% Mike. Bluegrass is the music that brings back memories of not only simpler times, but for me, happier times.
Rest in peace Bobby Osborne The world will miss you
I love this song. Good Ole Rocky Top!!!
0:24 Wish that I was on ol' Rocky Top
Down in the Tennessee hills
Ain't no smoggy smoke on Rocky Top
Ain't no telephone bills
Once I had a girl on Rocky Top
Half bear, other half cat
Wild as a mink, but sweet as soda pop
I still dream about that
0:53 Rocky Top, you'll always be
Home sweet home to me
Good ol' Rocky Top
Rocky Top, Tennessee
Rocky Top, Tennessee
1:07 Once two strangers climbed ol' Rocky Top
Lookin' for a moonshine still
Strangers ain't come down from Rocky Top
Reckon they never will
Corn won't grow at all on Rocky Top
Dirt's too rocky by far
That's why all the folks on Rocky Top
Get their corn from a jar
1:29 Rocky Top, you'll always be
Home sweet home to me
Good ol' Rocky Top
Rocky Top, Tennessee
Rocky Top, Tennessee
2:08 I've had years of cramped-up city life
Trapped like a duck in a pen
All I know is it's a pity life
Can't be simple again
2:19 Rocky Top, you'll always be
Home sweet home to me
Good ol' Rocky Top
Rocky Top, Tennessee
Rocky Top, Tennessee
Rocky Top, Tennessee
Thank you for posting the lyrics ❤😊
I was born in a small town in Northwest Florida, raised in a small town in Southwest Alabama. Been to Tennessee 6 or 7 times in my life, it's like a second home! My family and I have gone once a year for the past 3 years but were unable to go this past year due to wife losing her job. But every time I listen to this I go back the those Smokies in my memories.
Maybe we'll get to go back to Good Ol' Rocky Top soon.
That guy scares me, i can ply strinsg................
Could you please provide proof for your statements?
I am from East Tennessee. Florida is like a second home to me from vacations as a kid. Florida isn't landlocked like Tennessee.
@LevitatingCastles I can respect that. I'm not a sand and salt water guy. But if you do that's cool. God Bless!
In North Carolina we "still" get our corn from a jar!
@Kuuryo lmao
yeeaaa buddy.
@Kuuryo dont forget the tobbaco
Blanton’s !
@Kuuryo North Carolina is AWESOME. Beautiful mountains beautiful beaches and friendly people.
Now this is real country music
Actually it's not it's real bluegrass.
Listening to this after Tennessee just whooped bama congrats coming from Georgia
I'm not from Tennessee but have a friend who is I play this song everytime he visits me here in upstate NY it's my favorite he's into hard rock tho I'm more into the older country music I grew up too love the Osbourne brothers
One of my favorite songs. I've moved to Tennessee and love it here. I must visit Rocky Top.