ua-cam.com/video/ggj2QfKONPw/v-deo.html LOL Starts out with the drums from Beautiful People by Marilyn Manson, but yeah....same tune. Guess quite a few songs would have migrated over here from Ireland.
In the hospital with covid in an unfinished basement makeshift room for ICU listening to this song is put a little fight in me I need...I'll be back old Farmer❤🤠
I’ve heard a few variations on this story. My favorite is the one where the Farmer demands of the Devil “what will you give me to take her back in?” “All I can offer are the wages of sin.” “I’ll take her back Devil. I’ll take her back in, but you must never come bother my family again.” “Well the Devil did curse and the Devil did howl,but he never returned to the man at the plow.”
I really like the sound of this banjo. It has a front porch lazy afternoon sound. Well that what I was thinkin anyway. lol Oh, and the wood on that banjo is beautiful.
@@CliftonHicksbanjo WOW! That is impressive. I noticed in another video you flipped that banjo over and kind of showed it off. The workmanship was wonderful. It looked like a hand rubbed finish.
Oh how you do take me back to my childhood. I grew up listening to pretty much everything you sing/play. It makes me smile hearing those things again. I think it also amazes my husband because he listens to you as well and I can just pick right up and sing along. Keep up the old traditions darlin. Don’t let people forgot. 😊
Love the old songs mr hicks. I love old folk songs and thought you did an awesome job. Thank you. The old songs remind me of growing up in north Carolina. We lived less than an 2 hours from the Atlantic. I'd lay down on a moss covered tree hanging over the pond ( to cool off). And I'd sing to the dangonflies and frogs. Sweet memories of a hot summer day. Thank you.
I also happen to listen to a lot old traditional Irish music with me being Irish and all and you can just tell by the lyrics in this tune that it has Irish influences
This song here ain’t meant for Solitude in the Mountains, this song right ‘ere is meant for a couple of buddies, with a few beers by the fire singin’ along. Keep the music flowing!
You are a One of a Kind Musician,Great.............Atropatos Safkas Pisgon Palpeltiah Duvdeviah Miton Taphtaphiah Hachereb Adrigon Charoite Kali Wali Mesukiel Aketeriel Mahakala Bala Bala Hehehe Capalatmika Kalabhairava
Not much a proponent of boobtube but this mans music brings me great joy. I have my family together getting ready for sup. Kids barefoot in the pasture playing. Music in the background. Like a scene out of oh brother where art thou. You have a gift you’ve worked hard to cultivate. All my sons are musicians in the making. Appreciate your efforts partner.
Wow. God bless Florida pot for getting me here. This dude gets my ex wife. I’ve now spent a couple hours, more than too many microwaved Reece’s pieces popcorn watching all of his videos. Keep up the good work and just don’t tell anyone back home up North that I’m listening to banjo music on purpose.
I'm leaving lyrics here since I couldn't find these exact ones and I really like them. Also for personal reference, I've learned the song on the banjo but the whole lyrics are spotty. There was an old man livin' under the hill, If he ain't dead yet he's a livin' there still (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day Hitched up his mule and went out to plow, just how he got around I'll never know how (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day Well the devil came up and he met him at the gate, said "one of your family I'm bound to take (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day The old man cried I am undone, he's here to take my oldest son (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day No it ain't your son or your daughter I crave, but you old thorny woman it's her I'll have (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day Take her off Mr. Devil with the joy of my heart, and I hope to god you never will part (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day Well The Devil took her up in an old tote sack, he looked like a camel with a hump on his back (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day The devil got as far as the hump in the road, sayin'" get off old woman, you're a hell of a load" (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day When they got down to the gate of hell he said fire it up boys scorch her well (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day Along come a little devil draggin' a chain, she picked up a hatchet and she knocked out his brain (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day Another little devil was climbin' on the wall, she upped with her foot and she kicked him in the fire (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day The third little devil was hangin' on the wall, said "take her back Pap, 'fore she kills us all!" (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day What shall I do with her I cannot tell, She ain't fit for heaven and she won't do for hell (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day One day the old man was peepin' through the crack when he saw the old devil come-a humpin' her back (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day Well here's your wife she's sound and well, I'll tell you what's more she done tore up hell (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day One day the old man was sick in bed, she picked up a shovel and she shoveled his head (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day The old man cried I sure am cursed, she went down to hell and she come up worse (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day So the old man lit of through the hills, said "The devil won't have her, be damned if I will" (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day Well this proves women are stronger than men, they can go down to hell and then come up again (Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Fantastic performance! My favorite song on the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk music and there are so many great song in that collection! Sounds so great Clifton!
I went to Clifftop 2008 and 2009... what a Fantastic place for music. Maybe we were in song circles. Played with Roger Sprung, Jim Costa and so many more people. Great tune here! 🎶🎵🎶
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Love your banjo awesome
Mr Hicks is the banjo man of our generation. Bringin the old tunes back to the people, cheers from North Carolina
Yessir, he reached a cold, cold, dead heart as mine. Blessings from Missouri brother, swm!😮😮😮
If there's one man I want around my campfire its Clifton Hicks
“Another little devil come climbin up the wall,
She upped with her foot and kicked ‘im in the...Fire.” Lolol!! ❤️
Very much do. Like. This.
The Irish folk song Killeburn brae is the same story as this one sung here. Give it a listen folks! Classic
Thanks. Didn't know that. Same song.
I really enjoy your music sir thankyou!
Heavy handed scary wives are the same the world over 🤣🤣 bet theres similar in Russian or Japanese too. Sounds great though man love iy
ua-cam.com/video/ggj2QfKONPw/v-deo.html LOL Starts out with the drums from Beautiful People by Marilyn Manson, but yeah....same tune. Guess quite a few songs would have migrated over here from Ireland.
Wow, there is only the human race. We all hate our wives
I especially hope that old leatherstring makes more videos. He was the coolest thing since sliced bread
im sure lil' 'ole him ment Old leatherstocking
Announced earlier today a new one comming soon.
Cooler than the other side of your pillow!
Personally I much prefer this, it’s much more real
In the hospital with covid in an unfinished basement makeshift room for ICU listening to this song is put a little fight in me I need...I'll be back old Farmer❤🤠
Daddy would play his banjo and sing on the porch and I would be wide eyed. Brings back memories. Thank you.
I’ve heard a few variations on this story. My favorite is the one where the Farmer demands of the Devil “what will you give me to take her back in?” “All I can offer are the wages of sin.” “I’ll take her back Devil. I’ll take her back in, but you must never come bother my family again.” “Well the Devil did curse and the Devil did howl,but he never returned to the man at the plow.”
I like the version that says "I've been the Devil for most of my life, but I never knew Hell 'till I encountered your wife."
I haven't. (Heard variations of this song) Please, be kind and send it to me. I'd appreciate it and would love it
Please
This should be in the library of Congress
I like listening to Clifton Hicks/Old Leather Stocking when I'm out in the Bush working on my camp
I really like the sound of this banjo. It has a front porch lazy afternoon sound. Well that what I was thinkin anyway. lol Oh, and the wood on that banjo is beautiful.
Thanks, I made that one myself.
@@CliftonHicksbanjo WOW! That is impressive. I noticed in another video you flipped that banjo over and kind of showed it off. The workmanship was wonderful. It looked like a hand rubbed finish.
best description of my little lady ever... and she laughed so hard. becuase she knows its true
Love this song! I discovered it last year in a book of maritime folk songs by Helen Creighton. She compiled a ton of folk songs here in Nova Scotia.
Oh how you do take me back to my childhood. I grew up listening to pretty much everything you sing/play. It makes me smile hearing those things again. I think it also amazes my husband because he listens to you as well and I can just pick right up and sing along. Keep up the old traditions darlin. Don’t let people forgot. 😊
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Again, wash tub string bass. Epic. This doesn't need the concertina nor accordion.
Can't wait until the remixes!
Thanks!
Love the old songs mr hicks. I love old folk songs and thought you did an awesome job. Thank you. The old songs remind me of growing up in north Carolina. We lived less than an 2 hours from the Atlantic. I'd lay down on a moss covered tree hanging over the pond ( to cool off). And I'd sing to the dangonflies and frogs. Sweet memories of a hot summer day. Thank you.
I can remember that tune from long ago, but the words were a lot tamer. It was an old Scottish tune, I recall. Excellent sir.
I believe twas Scottish and Irish both at once. They come from the same tree Celtic branch. They share similar stories, music, and wit. Slainte.
*branch of the Celtic tree
Screw you fellas for forgotten the Cornish! 😁
his music opens a portal door too an alien world.
I also happen to listen to a lot old traditional Irish music with me being Irish and all and you can just tell by the lyrics in this tune that it has Irish influences
Appalachian music in general. Also, the lilting, and just the witticism I will say. Slainte.
This song here ain’t meant for Solitude in the Mountains, this song right ‘ere is meant for a couple of buddies, with a few beers by the fire singin’ along. Keep the music flowing!
I'm having one of your tunes at my funeral
You are a One of a Kind Musician,Great.............Atropatos Safkas Pisgon Palpeltiah Duvdeviah Miton Taphtaphiah Hachereb Adrigon Charoite Kali Wali Mesukiel Aketeriel Mahakala Bala Bala Hehehe Capalatmika Kalabhairava
i first heard this song via the Heather Alexander version. :D
(devil and the farmer's wife)
I like that Clifton is trying not to laugh at parts. Lol
Once again you have taken an traditional old time song and breathed new life into it. I love it!!
Can relate to it with my wife!
BWAHAHAHAHA!!! Me too but I still love her dearly...God help us both!!!😂
the old man's woman is doom slayer confirmed
Not much a proponent of boobtube but this mans music brings me great joy. I have my family together getting ready for sup. Kids barefoot in the pasture playing. Music in the background. Like a scene out of oh brother where art thou. You have a gift you’ve worked hard to cultivate. All my sons are musicians in the making. Appreciate your efforts partner.
I can imagine the argument that led to the penning of this song.
Clifton, keeping that skillet good and greasy!
Patrick Skye did a variant of this for his 1966 album _Harvest of a Gentle Clang._ Lordy, I'm gettin' old.
Scots Irish tradition. Well done
Man I can't enough of this song. This is great
Mr. Hicks ALL can say IS AWESOME
Dang I enjoyed that brother. Thanks
There is a lot of people in the wold like this mr Hicks..and i am one of them...Good work sir.
Beautiful.
Clifton, that was dynamite performance. Thanks!
I live i love i sing i dance. Thank you
Bill an Belle Reed would definitely approve...That was a 👍 cover...I have been enjoying your picking..
Wow. God bless Florida pot for getting me here. This dude gets my ex wife. I’ve now spent a couple hours, more than too many microwaved Reece’s pieces popcorn watching all of his videos. Keep up the good work and just don’t tell anyone back home up North that I’m listening to banjo music on purpose.
I ❤️ folk music!
Very lovely Clifton.
Best song Ever.
Great music right there. Thank you
Love your Tunes
Brilliant version of this old classic !..
I really like your homemade banjo 😊❤😊
wow, i haven't heard this song in years! Well done rendition! I've heard it more Celtic sounding in minor key
That's good music...
We love this song style.... very nice
We are from Brazil and too have a trio,
Sorry for my terrible english kkk
Obrigado por escrever!
Oh you're great! Love your music!
what a great tune
That was great and humorous too.
Jim Costa played this in his master's showcase at Clifftop a few days ago. Cool old song.
Clifton, LMAO! I just sent the video to our secretary and told her it was her. She sent a text back the said "Damn right! And don't you forget it! 😆
Beauty! Thanks so much. I'm gonna rewind this and listen a few times.
Woooooooow a new song to learn!!!! Thank you mister hicks.
What a great song!
Absolutely love your music it sings to my old demon soul, keep up the great tunes
The OG doomslayer
Amen to that, great song!
I like this and I think I have good taste.
My God! We sang this in gradeschool and my music teacher played the banjo!
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CAN'T GET ENOUGH JIMA SOUTH WALES
I'm leaving lyrics here since I couldn't find these exact ones and I really like them. Also for personal reference, I've learned the song on the banjo but the whole lyrics are spotty.
There was an old man livin' under the hill, If he ain't dead yet he's a livin' there still
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Hitched up his mule and went out to plow, just how he got around I'll never know how
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Well the devil came up and he met him at the gate, said "one of your family I'm bound to take
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
The old man cried I am undone, he's here to take my oldest son
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
No it ain't your son or your daughter I crave, but you old thorny woman it's her I'll have
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Take her off Mr. Devil with the joy of my heart, and I hope to god you never will part
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Well The Devil took her up in an old tote sack, he looked like a camel with a hump on his back
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
The devil got as far as the hump in the road, sayin'" get off old woman, you're a hell of a load"
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
When they got down to the gate of hell he said fire it up boys scorch her well
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Along come a little devil draggin' a chain, she picked up a hatchet and she knocked out his brain
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Another little devil was climbin' on the wall, she upped with her foot and she kicked him in the fire
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
The third little devil was hangin' on the wall, said "take her back Pap, 'fore she kills us all!"
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
What shall I do with her I cannot tell, She ain't fit for heaven and she won't do for hell
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
One day the old man was peepin' through the crack when he saw the old devil come-a humpin' her back
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Well here's your wife she's sound and well, I'll tell you what's more she done tore up hell
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
One day the old man was sick in bed, she picked up a shovel and she shoveled his head
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
The old man cried I sure am cursed, she went down to hell and she come up worse
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
So the old man lit of through the hills, said "The devil won't have her, be damned if I will"
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
Well this proves women are stronger than men, they can go down to hell and then come up again
(Singin') Fie--Diddle-Eye-Diddle eye, Fie. Diddle- Eye-Diddle-Eye Day
O.K. Mr. Hicks I've listened to the tune twice. And IT HAS TO be about one of ex's😂
Thank you again for your videos and useful information.
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Love it Clifton 👍🏴
Love your animation of this song.
This song makes me laugh🤠👍
Love it!!!!
and there she is again... thanks g i love the music. BRAVO
Fantastic performance! My favorite song on the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk music and there are so many great song in that collection! Sounds so great Clifton!
Wonderful!
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Originally a English folk song ( the farmers wife). A nice southern twist 👍
just brilliant
So good.
Love that song, thanks brother.
Keep on picking
Thank you
That’s some comic relief! Excellent 😂
Love the lyrics!
That's a great story.
One of the best!
Awesome Sir , big fan ,nice sounding banjo also ,cheers
❤😊😊😊😊😊❤ you certainly enjoying yourself 🎉🎉🎉
Superb Clifton gonna learn that one this week on me Goldtone Plucky travel Banjo a.k.a my little pal.Well done!
If this isn't the best than it is better
Hi Clifton. I haven't heard that song in many a year. Nice one!
Peace Brother
My anniversary song
You rock. Much Love
Too sick, man your so awesome!
I went to Clifftop 2008 and 2009... what a Fantastic place for music. Maybe we were in song circles. Played with Roger Sprung, Jim Costa and so many more people. Great tune here! 🎶🎵🎶
Great performance of a great song. Glad I subbed.
Yep! 😬😘
thank u sir
What a fucking awesome tune!
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From Crowley’s ridge Ar
Damn
that was good!
Great didie thanks
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