If not for UA-cam, satellite radio and the internet radio sites, you would not be able to hear this music anywhere. Grandpa used to do this kind of stuff on "Hee Haw" all the time with Kenny Price, Roy Clark and various others. Classic country must remain to educate future generations that there is more to music than what is presented on modern radio and TV. RIP Louis "Grandpa" Jones and his wife Ramona
Thanks to the internet, and sites like UA-cam, we can hear music that WE decide is good - regardless of what any record company executive thinks. I've heard so much good music, both old clips from the greats like this one of Grandpa Jones, and clips of unknowns who can now be heard.
The One, the Only Grandpa Jones. I first heard this song by Billy Walker. I had to learn it .Grandpa Jones was one of the truly great country songwriters.
I 1st heard this song in 1965 while headed from Columbia,SC to Jax, Fl, I was in my 1955 Chrysler St Regis, going to see my fiancé back then. I picked it up on some radio station that played variety music & thought it odd that they'd play this song. I liked it & all these years later rediscovered it here. Strange but true.
The first time I heard Grandpa Jones was in 1955 on a Jukebox in rural Montana. His song was "I like blueberry pie says I". What a delightful performer, only laughs and smiles.
one of the best artists that old time country ever had. Also Grandpa was almost single handedly responsible for keeping the banjo as a viable instrument in Country Music in the 30's and 40's. If it hadn't been for Grandpa, Bluegrass as we know it today might not exist!
This is one of my favorite songs by Grandpa. There is a real message in this song. As others have said it's so sad that country music has taken a bad road and we don't hear enough of this music on todays radio
One of the true legends of Country Music! Grandpa had that aire about him that just made you sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy his company. Sure do miss folks like him and Minnie Pearl..............they made the Opry and music seem inviting. Thank you for sharing this vid and song. It's a blessing!
I agree with the comments about the current state of affairs with country music and music period. There's still people making great music, but it's certainly not under the brand name of modern country. The industry has succeeded in ruining music completely. And American Idol hasn't helped matters either. It's viewed by millions who think "that" is what music is all about. Boy, do they need to wake up!
Grandpa Jones sang: "By the graveside of this near forgotten man, On this cold November morning... here I stand"... any body have the rest of the words??? What a great song ... sang by a man is so dearly missed!
@TheLingnerFamily The line you quoted"The only thing you take is what you gave away" from the song is also seen ithe backround framed and hanging on the wall in a scene from "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Bank office of George Baily's father. I'm not sure of the origin of the quote but yes it is an interesting thought. Both Grandpa and his wife Romona were good Christian folk and often sang old hyms and songs of inspiration and were loved by friends family and their fans.
Look closely, Grandpa Jones is a hair lip. That is what drove his accent. It's not a shame, and Grandpa Jones is one of my favorite singers. Just thought you might want to know. Also, he is credited with keeping both the Banjo and the frailing style of playing the Banjo alive though the 50's and 60's.
@TheLingnerFamily If you search for the video here about a visit to Grandpa's gravesite, you'll see that his headstone bears that line. "When you leave this earth for a better home someday, the only thing you'll take is what you gave away."
I love the line "The only thing you take is what you gave away" And I would bet Grandpa took a lot with him.
If not for UA-cam, satellite radio and the internet radio sites, you would not be able to hear this music anywhere. Grandpa used to do this kind of stuff on "Hee Haw" all the time with Kenny Price, Roy Clark and various others. Classic country must remain to educate future generations that there is more to music than what is presented on modern radio and TV. RIP Louis "Grandpa" Jones and his wife Ramona
Thanks to the internet, and sites like UA-cam, we can hear music that WE decide is good - regardless of what any record company executive thinks. I've heard so much good music, both old clips from the greats like this one of Grandpa Jones, and clips of unknowns who can now be heard.
The One, the Only Grandpa Jones. I first heard this song by Billy Walker. I had to learn it .Grandpa Jones was one of the truly great country songwriters.
I 1st heard this song in 1965 while headed from Columbia,SC to Jax, Fl, I was in my 1955 Chrysler St Regis, going to see my fiancé back then. I picked it up on some radio station that played variety music & thought it odd that they'd play this song. I liked it & all these years later rediscovered it here. Strange but true.
I loved Grandpa Jones. One of the many great Opry Stars of days gone by!
Grandpa sure was a Blessing.What a great song and thanks Grandpa for writing it for us all to enjoy.
The first time I heard Grandpa Jones was in 1955 on a Jukebox in rural Montana. His song was "I like blueberry pie says I". What a delightful performer, only laughs and smiles.
I was looking for something else when I happened on this and decided to listen to it. Sure glad that I did. The last line is priceless.
Grandpa Jones was a real man who loved God, country, and music.
This is the kind of Country Music I love. Grandpa was so talented. Great Music. Thanks for sharing this with the world.
thank god we had grandpa jones and people like him making music and shared it so it's with us forever.
one of the best artists that old time country ever had. Also Grandpa was almost single handedly responsible for keeping the banjo as a viable instrument in Country Music in the 30's and 40's. If it hadn't been for Grandpa, Bluegrass as we know it today might not exist!
This is one of my favorite songs by Grandpa. There is a real message in this song. As others have said it's so sad that country music has taken a bad road and we don't hear enough of this music on todays radio
One of the true legends of Country Music! Grandpa had that aire about him that just made you sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy his company. Sure do miss folks like him and Minnie Pearl..............they made the Opry and music seem inviting. Thank you for sharing this vid and song. It's a blessing!
boy I miss good old country music and I miss Grandpa Jones
Me too and am still young myself. My grandparents got me addicted to hee haw and the older country singers.
Agreeable song.
Great GrandPa, God bless him.
With liking.
& he gave us a lot. That line is on his gravestone. Happy 100th Birthday Grandpa.
I agree with the comments about the current state of affairs with country music and music period. There's still people making great music, but it's certainly not under the brand name of modern country. The industry has succeeded in ruining music completely. And American Idol hasn't helped matters either. It's viewed by millions who think "that" is what music is all about. Boy, do they need to wake up!
It,s always nice to rediscover some old songs.
Grandpa Jones sang: "By the graveside of this near forgotten man,
On this cold November morning... here I stand"... any body have the rest of the words??? What a great song ... sang by a man is so dearly missed!
@TheLingnerFamily The line you quoted"The only thing you take is what you gave away" from the song is also seen ithe backround framed and hanging on the wall in a scene from "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Bank office of George Baily's father. I'm not sure of the origin of the quote but yes it is an interesting thought. Both Grandpa and his wife Romona were good Christian folk and often sang old hyms and songs of inspiration and were loved by friends family and their fans.
God Bless Classic Country
Excellent Music Grandpa and his Sons
This is a great song!
never grow old ....yessss
Play This at my Funeral!!!
Look closely, Grandpa Jones is a hair lip. That is what drove his accent. It's not a shame, and Grandpa Jones is one of my favorite singers. Just thought you might want to know.
Also, he is credited with keeping both the Banjo and the frailing style of playing the Banjo alive though the 50's and 60's.
lovely tune,tks.
I love this song and they sing it so beautiful
Would love to hear "root hog root" by grandpa jones again.
Dear Grandpa Wrote This Song, He Was Like A Granddad To Me.
What happened to great music like this?
@TheLingnerFamily This line is printed on Grandpa Jones' headstone. He wrote this beautiful song
BRAVISSIMI !!!
my granny Roberts was crazy about Grampa Jones.
@TheLingnerFamily If you search for the video here about a visit to Grandpa's gravesite, you'll see that his headstone bears that line.
"When you leave this earth for a better home someday, the only thing you'll take is what you gave away."
@TheLingnerFamily That line is on his tombstone in Luton, TN.
Very true song
L WOULD LOVE TO HEAR GRAMPA SING DARK AS A DUNGEN.
I love this song and have listened to it dozens of times. But it's awfully quiet ... any chance of a louder version??
old people are so cute :D
whats for dinner grandpaw
This is real music not that canned junk Nashville is peddling today.
Hee Haw was such a great show...what happened to T.V.?
A great artist, a cool guy. Seems to be written for Stringbean before his death..... Fate is funny as well as fickle.
@acousticspectrum I Laugh At The Fools Who THink TOdays country is country it's not...
It's A Joke...
George McCormick on the far left.
@cak213 Gettin' old is not for sissies...