Summertime - Billy Strings & Marcus King

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @jackstraw0000
    @jackstraw0000 5 лет назад +6276

    I hear people bitching all the time that there just aren't any new young musicians coming up to fill the shoes of the great ones we've lost. Well, I beg to differ!

    • @iwillnevergetone5
      @iwillnevergetone5 5 лет назад +187

      exaclty. those people are lazy listeners

    • @welhynole4082
      @welhynole4082 5 лет назад +181

      Problem is none of them are famous at all compared to main stream that’s the problem

    • @travis9822
      @travis9822 5 лет назад +136

      It's overwhelmed by all the mainstream garbage. Nearly everything on the radio is generic recycled crap. Country, if you can call is that, is the most far gone as far as mainstream goes

    • @travis9822
      @travis9822 5 лет назад +115

      I flat out don't listen to the radio

    • @thetubekid
      @thetubekid 5 лет назад +87

      The issue isn't that it doesn't exist. It's that it isn't popular. Artists like this used to have mainstream success. No longer the case. That's what is sad.

  • @csutton161
    @csutton161 2 года назад +237

    I met Marcus King in a small bar in Greenville SC back in 2015/16, and I was MESMERIZED. He and his band members came to my house, after the show, and sang and played the piano I had in my living room. WOW. what a great memory. and now i've discovered Billy Strings as well. 2 great musicians.

  • @MrMarkpark
    @MrMarkpark Год назад +227

    Thank God for RUclips to bring us music we’d never ever get to hear on the radio. Thanks to discovering music on RUclips I haven’t listened to the radio in nearly 20 years. True story

    • @chestercheeta
      @chestercheeta 10 месяцев назад +1

      Exactly Sir here’s a cheers to the next 20 years ❤

    • @brianwalsh6666
      @brianwalsh6666 9 месяцев назад +1

      I’m sooo with you! What an advance from the old TV as well!

    • @musoandafan965
      @musoandafan965 7 месяцев назад +3

      A few independant stations is all I need

    • @musicwith9lives
      @musicwith9lives 7 месяцев назад

      Amen🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉so many gifted people out there in this great big wotld!

    • @ptrain86
      @ptrain86 6 месяцев назад +1

      The Internet is good ànd bad... Sometimes it shines. Sometimes it shines.

  • @TheDellaniOakes
    @TheDellaniOakes 3 года назад +791

    My son introduced me to Billy Strings. I introduced him to Marcus King. These two together -- magic.

    • @Louisiana666
      @Louisiana666 2 года назад +7

      I love this!

    • @TheDellaniOakes
      @TheDellaniOakes 2 года назад

      @InThisTogether That's a great idea! I hope you have a great time at the concert.

    • @amys.1017
      @amys.1017 2 года назад +2

      Same scenario for me and my 34 year old son!!

    • @majinyaze
      @majinyaze 2 года назад +2

      that’s acc so fy

    • @kayliehall7349
      @kayliehall7349 2 года назад

      @@Louisiana666 😅

  • @oneson3608
    @oneson3608 Год назад +597

    Y'all just go ahead and do a collaboration album and call it string kings. Make it happen 🔥🔥🔥

  • @adamcoe
    @adamcoe 3 года назад +1451

    by the way let's give a massive hats off to whoever engineered and mixed this...you wouldn't think a random room in a guitar shop would sound so gorgeous, but these videos always sound killer. great preamps, great mics, great placement, and obviously top drawer talent playing top drawer instruments. i mean what more do you want

    • @ytubs
      @ytubs 3 года назад +15

      great point actually

    • @AlexanderScamelton
      @AlexanderScamelton 3 года назад +5

      You right

    • @jamesbarger4409
      @jamesbarger4409 3 года назад +8

      Can't get enough of this

    • @alecb2806
      @alecb2806 3 года назад +15

      The acoustic micing and mixing is actually insane in this video- so crisp compared to Marcus and that super reverb

    • @PatJamesRicketts
      @PatJamesRicketts 2 года назад +11

      Any guitar shop worth their strings ought to have proper acoustics. It helps to have two living legends playing together:)

  • @lw216316
    @lw216316 5 лет назад +1856

    These old guitars must be thinking.....finally someone who knows how to play me !

    • @filipdemeyst8842
      @filipdemeyst8842 5 лет назад +22

      Guitars don't think.

    • @abbyfrazier839
      @abbyfrazier839 5 лет назад +37

      ok boomer

    • @MrPnew1
      @MrPnew1 5 лет назад +11

      @@danieldonato I don't normally follow these links in comments as they are usually by idiots, but you are a great young player fella.

    • @elon13yearsago8
      @elon13yearsago8 5 лет назад

      All those guitars still have price tag on..

    • @Isaiah42069
      @Isaiah42069 5 лет назад +2

      @@elon13yearsago8 dummy, they are at a guitar store. cant you read the fucking info? these kids prob cant afford to buy them.

  • @dwphillips42
    @dwphillips42 5 лет назад +631

    Billy's voice is getting better and better.hes freakin awesome.

    • @Leppify
      @Leppify 4 года назад +1

      David Phillips agreed

    • @joycebusby9023
      @joycebusby9023 4 года назад +9

      I watch this video all the time--!I love both of their guitar playing and their singing voice!!Incredible!!George Gershwin should have heard this performance!

    • @countryboy6767
      @countryboy6767 4 года назад +1

      Smooth move in sound!!!! m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2589544244423089&id=100001026151518

    • @oldtimetinfoilhatwearer
      @oldtimetinfoilhatwearer 4 года назад +7

      He sounds like Doc

    • @ccaissie113
      @ccaissie113 4 года назад +2

      kinda a Doc Watson softness and earthy.

  • @JimStandley
    @JimStandley Год назад +61

    "Summertime" is quite possibly the most beautiful and captivating melody written in the last century. Mighty find job here, gents!

    • @JAMESGANG-f5u
      @JAMESGANG-f5u Год назад +2

      It’s fantastic, but .... c’mon man. Put your seatbelt back on.

    • @barbaraann7610
      @barbaraann7610 Год назад +1

      Gershwin wrote so many magnificent and brilliant pieces, to whit.

    • @jeffpagel8178
      @jeffpagel8178 9 месяцев назад +1

      gershwin still is amazing in 2024. timeless melodies

  • @frankmageean6027
    @frankmageean6027 4 года назад +1012

    I sent this to my 85 year old classical guitarist dad . His eyes lit up and he cried.
    Blues and skillfully played instruments impress all musicians , no matter their genre

    • @Samuel-H
      @Samuel-H 4 года назад +17

      Frank Mageean thanks for sharing! music IS the universal language. I love seeing how artist can speak to each other in “music”

    • @todharper3964
      @todharper3964 4 года назад +6

      Frank Mageean amen

    • @amysmusicsplaying4002
      @amysmusicsplaying4002 4 года назад +7

      The most beautiful compliment!

    • @absoledge
      @absoledge 4 года назад +8

      Shit are you serious? I conjured up such an image if this after reading your comment

    • @CramBL
      @CramBL 4 года назад +9

      It's jazz but yes, I agree with the sentiment 100%, beautiful music is beautiful for anyone who's willing to listen. (For the youtube "professors" who love to discuss: It's technically a jazz blues but that has less to do with blues than the name might imply. "Straight, No Chaser" is another example that shows you that jazz blues is not blues, it's jazz).

  • @srishtirumalai5973
    @srishtirumalai5973 4 года назад +2058

    This sounds like how good whiskey tastes

    • @brandong1811
      @brandong1811 4 года назад +38

      This whiskey is like how good sounds taste

    • @jordandahl9621
      @jordandahl9621 4 года назад +13

      Smoooooth...

    • @eelco8800
      @eelco8800 4 года назад +14

      Getting drunk on all the billy strings vids here

    • @dirkjohnson1113
      @dirkjohnson1113 4 года назад +7

      Damn straight, or even on the rocks.

    • @StonkeyDomp
      @StonkeyDomp 4 года назад +11

      This comment deserves ALOT more likes!

  • @taylorfontenot5008
    @taylorfontenot5008 3 месяца назад +52

    Here because Billy and spud told me to watch it #thedawgs

  • @gerardguitarist
    @gerardguitarist 4 года назад +342

    Wondering how many people out there really know how good this is...
    Laid back, in the pocket and most importantly, NON RUSHED.
    Excellent...

    • @stephenpayne6956
      @stephenpayne6956 2 года назад +6

      It's honestly super duper incredible

    • @crotherszach8825
      @crotherszach8825 2 года назад

      Billy and that fingering

    • @jeffslusher5581
      @jeffslusher5581 2 года назад +3

      Billy strings is one badass dude and all the band members that play with them no joke one of my favorite I'd really like to see him in person at a concert

    • @ozlemguler4324
      @ozlemguler4324 2 года назад +1

      Well put! In the pocket 👌

    • @bd-ht3eb
      @bd-ht3eb 2 года назад +1

      Man, simply perfection. These two nailed it

  • @blademan6075
    @blademan6075 3 года назад +531

    These 2 guys complement each other’s playing style so well. This was actually a beautiful collaboration. It was fluid. No contrasting playing or sound conflict.

    • @Ron_Don_Valante
      @Ron_Don_Valante Год назад +2

      Kinda like the Grateful Dead

    • @christ9359
      @christ9359 Год назад +4

      They definitely know how to play with other musicians. No ego, just a pure love for the music.

    • @elinolasco1019
      @elinolasco1019 Год назад

      Couldn’t live with myself if I hit like and ruined the 420 like count. 👍

    • @jeffpagel8178
      @jeffpagel8178 9 месяцев назад

      an entire album of these two playing would be timeless. like "kind of blue" timeless.

  • @MrRTB1987
    @MrRTB1987 2 месяца назад +106

    Anyone else watching this for the 47th time?

  • @crashgoldstein5160
    @crashgoldstein5160 4 года назад +471

    I like the guitar bits at 0:00-4:46

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 3 года назад +7

      Yeah man. I agree. That part was absolutely bad ass! ;)

    • @rockers2rockers616
      @rockers2rockers616 3 года назад

      A fine example of this style of music and guitar playing ala Doc Watson. I'm going to get ALL of those licks under my fingers. His tone will take much more work and is aided by the beautiful Martin Guitars OM Style Acoustic he plays here. Simply put, a Twentieth Century masterpiece made in the early 1930s I believe by the fine Luthiers at Martin Guitars USA. Get one while you can!

    • @noodles7157
      @noodles7157 3 года назад +1

      @@rockers2rockers616 I own a Taylor personally, and have played many a Martin in my time, and in my opinion the have a much richer, more full timbre than the Taylors. The lower action most Taylors have and the thin, ergonomic necks and deeper cutaways just make them easier to play for me. I absolutely love the Martins’ tones though, I’ve tried changing to a thicker gauge string, swapping to nylon, using finger picks, switching to just fingernails, everything I can think of to get that warm tones that Martins have while sticking with a Taylor, which from a playability standpoint just suits my style better. Sadly, nothing I try compares to a good ole Martin. If only there was something I could do to my Taylor to get that tone.

    • @scuddro
      @scuddro 3 года назад

      Yea....that section really got me too....

  • @TapthatZhopa
    @TapthatZhopa 4 года назад +414

    Guitar store guy standing there like “So should I wrap those up for you guys?”

    • @ELWOOD..
      @ELWOOD.. 4 года назад +11

      Guitar store guy is sitting behind the counter dusting off the "HELP WANTED " sign.

    • @chaddskinner2213
      @chaddskinner2213 3 года назад +12

      Those guitars should never be played again...ever!

    • @Gutslinger
      @Gutslinger 3 года назад

      😂😂

    • @jim355749
      @jim355749 3 года назад

      😁

    • @TonyHartzy
      @TonyHartzy 3 года назад +9

      I think he’s more like, “damn, those guitars are worth 4x the money now!”

  • @emmettyoung7603
    @emmettyoung7603 Год назад +92

    i love the jazz influences obvious in marcus’ playing, it’s a heady mix of blues, jazz and country that’s all his own

    • @unstrung65
      @unstrung65 Год назад +2

      The octaves are a nice touch 1

    • @opticrewind2010
      @opticrewind2010 11 месяцев назад +4

      Go listen to the doc and David Grisham version of this Billy sounds exactly like doc it’s crazy

  • @rockers2rockers616
    @rockers2rockers616 3 года назад +250

    Man! Strings dropped into his opening solo like a pro at the Pipeline. His tone, feel and expression is unmatched. His vocals? Melancholy...blue and effortless. Describing Strings as the Lords gift to our world of music is a heavy load man! But he is. And he is, most certainly heavy.
    Brothers and Sisters Billy is a once-in-a-lifetime gift much needed in this World.

    • @TrippelB990
      @TrippelB990 3 года назад +3

      I JUST discovered him and I'm absolutely obsessed! Bummed I didn't know sooner (he came to several venues near me 4 years ago)... but oh so happy that I have! Can't wait for this weekend!🥰🎫🎶🌴🌅🌴🎶💓

    • @thealaskapicker8628
      @thealaskapicker8628 3 года назад +9

      I'm surprised to hear so many people raving about how great Billy Strings is (he is) but not commenting on how amazing Marcus King is. Maybe t his video doesnt highlight him enough but his voice and guitar skills are at least as good

    • @possumwilliams2940
      @possumwilliams2940 3 года назад +4

      Billy reminds me of a young Glen Campbell, so fluid and smooth and Marcus is a guitar monster as well... thanks for the post 👏 👏👍🤠 Thank you again !

    • @deanmary1969
      @deanmary1969 3 года назад +1

      Amen

    • @AlanRobb1
      @AlanRobb1 2 года назад +1

      Listening to these guys is an inspiration. Sierra Ferrell and co. still top my charts.

  • @midnitesunblues
    @midnitesunblues 3 года назад +119

    Isn't it great to know we can come back and listen to this again and again. Makes the world not half bad.

    • @johnkemp9835
      @johnkemp9835 Год назад +2

      104 here in Texas today, got a dog-walker going by that digs it the most

  • @claystone420
    @claystone420 3 года назад +61

    Folks are going to look back on this specific video in 90 years. This is insanely good.

  • @guitarsword1
    @guitarsword1 5 лет назад +344

    Did u notice Billy pull off the mic. What a pro. The future of American music is secure in the hands of these two smokin young musicians. They are clearly reincarnated old souls.

    • @Scratch_Monsters_Golf
      @Scratch_Monsters_Golf 5 лет назад

      guitarsword1 when you say “pull off the mic” are you talking about him backing away from it depending on if he’s playing rhythm or taking a ride?

    • @j1thom
      @j1thom 4 года назад +6

      "Live mixing" 😊 A pro indeed.

    • @CrystalTwinStar
      @CrystalTwinStar 4 года назад +1

      Yes!
      Absolutely!
      They are the muaical usherance of the New Earth!

    • @0ly001
      @0ly001 4 года назад +1

      Sturgill does it in Brewery sessions also

    • @Leppify
      @Leppify 4 года назад +1

      Agreed

  • @anthonyjackson6199
    @anthonyjackson6199 3 года назад +7

    So suprised that this many people appreciate some good music in this day of age. If there is one thing that can bring this broken world back together, my money is on music to save ourselves! Because no matter who you are or what your outlook on life is. Im 100% sure we can all get behind a good tune!

  • @matthewstewart7627
    @matthewstewart7627 8 дней назад +2

    Damn do I always come back to this performance..two of the very best to hold a guitar in this generation

  • @michaelmueller8746
    @michaelmueller8746 2 года назад +24

    Came here for Marcus.
    Now heading out to listen to everything Billy has done.
    Two great talents.
    Thank you Carter vintage guitars.

    • @erikwatson7293
      @erikwatson7293 2 года назад +1

      What did you think of Billy's stuff?

    • @michaelmueller8746
      @michaelmueller8746 2 года назад +2

      @@erikwatson7293
      He's great. So young yet a very tasty player.

  • @njgl2010
    @njgl2010 4 года назад +123

    Rumor has it that there's a new generation of young cats who have their own distinct style of playing that is incredible and they have paid attention to the old cats who paved the way!
    This is as good as it gets, no matter the age!

    • @JKoooozie
      @JKoooozie 3 года назад +6

      Billy and Marcus, kingfish, are the future!

    • @BSE251
      @BSE251 3 года назад

      Oh man its only getting better

    • @scuzyscuzy
      @scuzyscuzy 2 года назад

      billy, marcus, and colter wall are a refreshing breath of fresh air and they are young guys that are showing true grit across the country/american folk genres. they have musical knowledge, soul, and style. true musicians in a world of manufactured pop music

    • @stephenpayne6956
      @stephenpayne6956 2 года назад

      @@JKoooozie Kingfish fits that description perfectly too, good call

    • @HallStationBand
      @HallStationBand 2 года назад

      Tyler Childers too

  • @ryanturner3432
    @ryanturner3432 2 года назад +15

    These two are just straight up PURE artists. Anyone that doesn't like this music.... Doesn't understand music.

    • @SKIDMARKBROWN
      @SKIDMARKBROWN 9 месяцев назад

      Or just has different tastes in what they enjoy

  • @benthepainter4639
    @benthepainter4639 3 года назад +55

    Can't stop playing this shit. That guitar playing is so soulful . Fucking kill it guys

  • @georgeriginos7497
    @georgeriginos7497 3 месяца назад +31

    Thank you Baby Billy - MSSP

    • @MattH-wg7ou
      @MattH-wg7ou 3 месяца назад

      Her D-18 and J-200 videos specifically. And Billy Strings is on here too, spectacular.

    • @mgiraudjr
      @mgiraudjr 2 месяца назад

      Here because Billy MSSP

  • @skipgriparis
    @skipgriparis 2 года назад +76

    Great example of country blues! The future of music is secure with these two fine young players!

    • @johnwise7693
      @johnwise7693 Год назад +6

      Yes, and it was composed by George Gershwin with lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin for the opera Porgy and Bess!

    • @DrunkenDish
      @DrunkenDish 7 месяцев назад

      Country Jazz.

  • @djbennyblanco
    @djbennyblanco 7 месяцев назад +8

    I listen to this regularly to remind me what good music sounds like

  • @dantatro78
    @dantatro78 Год назад +8

    this could play on repeat for a good while

  • @vincedimichele6996
    @vincedimichele6996 3 года назад +73

    This is one of the best videos on the internet. Two young masters laying it down!

  • @Randorita
    @Randorita 5 лет назад +90

    Damn, Billy! That may be the best version of Summertime I have ever heard!!!

    • @susanbuss7275
      @susanbuss7275 4 года назад

      Was it good for you because it was fabulous for me.

  • @Jodeanson.23
    @Jodeanson.23 Месяц назад +1

    With what grace these young men possess on those frets, I’mo pray that they create a f’n earth shaking rock metal blues record album.

  • @allanpolk2681
    @allanpolk2681 3 года назад +23

    Billy's voice is like an old soul, and these guy's playing is like a vintage wine, that is too precious to open. But, open it, they did. I'm glad they did.

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy 3 года назад +19

    2 of the hottest & coolest cats going these days. Bless their heart's for keeping "real music" alive.

  • @guitarthings8453
    @guitarthings8453 3 года назад +11

    Nice to see there are still some kids out there still carrying the torch of Real guitar playing. Those harmonics Billy hits , are as clean as it gets.

  • @sharonbarratt8743
    @sharonbarratt8743 4 года назад +48

    I’m blown away by the heart and soul that both musicians display. Billy actually sounds like Doc

  • @ellie4539
    @ellie4539 4 года назад +27

    This is one of those things that just makes you wonder how anyone can be as talented as this here

    • @gregnormal55.
      @gregnormal55. 2 года назад

      Helle! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!

  • @nrich5127
    @nrich5127 2 года назад +65

    There's more talent sitting on these 2 stools than the entire crop of wanna bees on the radio today ...

    • @Roger-se1zm
      @Roger-se1zm 4 месяца назад

      Yes, I totally agree with you. Blessed to see them live. Two of the best shows I've ever witness. Wonderful talents and humbled young men.

  • @josephcoon2385
    @josephcoon2385 3 года назад +49

    I believe that was the best rendition of that song, hands down. Incredible, incredible musicianship. I feel privileged to have heard this... wow!

    • @senoraraton
      @senoraraton 2 года назад +3

      I think Nina Simone might have something to say about that....

  • @akamr.g4773
    @akamr.g4773 4 года назад +26

    The stellar way they play rhythm for each others leads is s true sign of greatness.

  • @MoparGirl_IndaKitchen
    @MoparGirl_IndaKitchen 2 года назад +29

    Best version of this song that I have ever heard. A good musician can just jam with anyone and make it sound awesome, and that's what these fellas do.

    • @gregnormal55.
      @gregnormal55. 2 года назад +1

      Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

    • @ryanmiller5786
      @ryanmiller5786 Год назад +1

      They’re both individually great

    • @MoparGirl_IndaKitchen
      @MoparGirl_IndaKitchen Год назад

      @@ryanmiller5786 fakks and troofs

  • @johnobrien3816
    @johnobrien3816 2 года назад +13

    These guys are so good it's making the old guys cry from their memories of the good old days

  • @Troy-y5b
    @Troy-y5b 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesome 👌
    There is no need for anyone else to play. I put this on repeat for a while. Great vibe. THANKS 😊

  • @tlabelle1965
    @tlabelle1965 5 лет назад +6

    I never will understand how someone could give a thumbs down to something this good.

  • @christopherlee1040
    @christopherlee1040 Год назад +3

    If I could I would mash the like button.

  • @Jaeroe
    @Jaeroe 3 месяца назад +1

    I wish these two got together more frequently. Fire ensemble.

  • @fredkentparker6947
    @fredkentparker6947 2 года назад +35

    My very favorite version of this classic. I'm wowed by the disciplined voicing of the notes and chords and complete talent of these 2 prodigies. Thanks guys!

    • @lnash2569
      @lnash2569 Год назад

      They aren't prodigies. They are masters.

    • @dmlong56
      @dmlong56 10 месяцев назад

      I’m a huge fan of both these guys. Billy’s flat picking is always phenomenal. Love this version but take a listen to Ray Charles and Cleo Laine take on Porgy and Bess’ ‘Summertime’. It is truly the quintessential version of this masterful song.

  • @irmojon1
    @irmojon1 5 лет назад +82

    South Carolina and Michigan united in a way never seen before.

    • @clayallen4354
      @clayallen4354 4 года назад +2

      Where is Marcus harmonizing?? Would of been insanely great. Billy did surprising great given the melody.

    • @madsnoop7
      @madsnoop7 4 года назад

      Sounds so sweet!

  • @PaintMyLifeAway
    @PaintMyLifeAway 8 месяцев назад +1

    I really love to listen to them both. Billy Strings is one of those special musicians that only comes once in a lifetime.

    • @mbsnyderc
      @mbsnyderc 8 месяцев назад

      You could say that about both of them.

  • @fredm.9031
    @fredm.9031 4 года назад +12

    I could've listened to that beginning jam session forever! "Soul" is truly a universal language.

  • @keegandrawe9287
    @keegandrawe9287 3 года назад +46

    There’s no way to adequately describe how good it is that they’re in a room together playing and singing!!!

  • @user-ye2jj
    @user-ye2jj 2 месяца назад +1

    that was one of the most beautiful things i’ve ever seen and heard

  • @--dh--
    @--dh-- Год назад +15

    The idea that a vintage guitar shop can get these two young phenoms together for a session is mind blowing. Two of the most amazing musicians on the scene today and of all time. Thanks!

  • @bellalujosie7794
    @bellalujosie7794 2 года назад +3

    really cool that billy lets marcus play with him. billy is in another league.

    • @gregnormal55.
      @gregnormal55. 2 года назад

      Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @fredeb67
    @fredeb67 2 года назад +10

    Real singers and musicians that I can listen to all day and all night.

  • @jonforsyth5319
    @jonforsyth5319 5 дней назад +1

    Glad to hear such GREAT AND UPCOMING MUSICAL TALENT top 20 bullshit on the radio isn't taking over We have good music 🎶 👌 👍

  • @michealjovanie7143
    @michealjovanie7143 5 лет назад +30

    Billy strings and Marcus King now I seen everything! This is pure just out of this world.

  • @markmccall6273
    @markmccall6273 5 лет назад +18

    This is a partnership we need to see more of. Pure talent.

  • @kelseyjohnson2154
    @kelseyjohnson2154 3 года назад +4

    This is what music is about boys !!

  • @adubs222
    @adubs222 5 лет назад +117

    Damn ... best version i ever heard. No joke.

    • @MelissaR784
      @MelissaR784 4 года назад +1

      Adrian Whittenburg Just wonderful! Blown away!

    • @MattyK-USA
      @MattyK-USA 4 года назад +1

      This is a wonderful version, without a doubt - but you haven't been looking very hard 😉. That is not ANY take away from this fantastic rendition, for the record.

    • @Leppify
      @Leppify 4 года назад

      No joke.

    • @MsMitzBitz
      @MsMitzBitz 4 года назад +1

      Personally, best version is by Janis Joplin.

    • @freedapeeple4049
      @freedapeeple4049 4 года назад +2

      Billy sounds almost identical to Doc Watson. ruclips.net/video/vi8W93aJG_U/видео.html

  • @drinajgb2437
    @drinajgb2437 2 года назад +10

    Always a favorite song of mine sung by Janis Joplin of my generation. This is a beautiful version. Bravo to you young talented musicians.

  • @balksrad6243
    @balksrad6243 2 года назад +1

    I introduced my parents to Marcus King. They LOVE Billy as is, every concert they can attend, greeting , anything .But everytime I get around them they ask for this song or lonesome fugitive by them. I’m 24 years old and it’s amazing someone near my age can produce music on this form and attract so many people from young to old. Bluegrass is still alive!

  • @shanekulczycki7387
    @shanekulczycki7387 2 года назад +13

    Absolutely the new generation of greats. Congrats boys sooo good

  • @timesman14
    @timesman14 5 лет назад +89

    I've loved Marcus King's music for a while, and I grew up in the same area as Billy - we've even done a gig together. These guys sound great together!

    • @seanbrown5096
      @seanbrown5096 4 года назад

      Fancy seeing you here, my handsome young James.

    • @rollin19
      @rollin19 4 года назад

      Well you would clearly know if Marcus is 100 percent self taught player or did he take guitar lessons when he was young?

    • @joeking9061
      @joeking9061 3 года назад

      @@rollin19 he is self taught but he does have formal Jazz theory training later.

  • @jeffpagel8178
    @jeffpagel8178 9 месяцев назад +1

    i've been jamming to this video on guitar and bass for years... can't get enough. such soul and sweetness, it's mesmerizing

  • @rogerrendzak8055
    @rogerrendzak8055 Год назад +4

    Not just another version, of this classic tune, but one's that, up top👍!!!!

  • @MonsterClub7877
    @MonsterClub7877 2 года назад +25

    I swear watching these guys play is supernatural. I get goosebumps. Tremendous talent, Bravo 👏

  • @DavidJones-ey6ie
    @DavidJones-ey6ie Год назад +1

    This is what mastery looks like.

  • @hollymartens8059
    @hollymartens8059 2 года назад +13

    These 2 gents are fantastic. They both are tapped into that sacred vein where the best music flows forth and is timeless. They both are wonderful vocalists and as guitar pickers, they humble me. As a 50 year old who has been playing for 38 years, they've got me doubling down on my practicing! Lol I would say not to worry about the young folks, they have a big mess to clean up but they'll do well, and they'll keep us tapping our feet while they're at it!

    • @gregnormal55.
      @gregnormal55. 2 года назад

      Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

  • @davidsevenbros3065
    @davidsevenbros3065 5 лет назад +12

    Such a fresh take on this iconic Gershwin tune. Loving every note of it. The musicianship here cannot be over-estimated.

  • @JohnDoe-mt2ke
    @JohnDoe-mt2ke 9 месяцев назад +1

    This performance is profound for me. I have watched it many times, but tonight I can only listen to 10 seconds without physically collapsing into a crying fit.

  • @corvettecoupe3731
    @corvettecoupe3731 5 лет назад +14

    Not sure if I’m more impressed by Stings playing or singing...🤷🏾‍♂️👍👍👍

  • @celenabarclay1488
    @celenabarclay1488 4 года назад +10

    As much Billy as I heard in the past few months of discovering his talent... I just got chills to my body... I never realized how much he sounds like Doc until this very recording. I had the very fortunate and blessed pleasure to see Doc Watson before he passed. He was a one-of-a-kind much like this talent we are graced with. If you are a great storyteller, that is a definite plus, lol

  • @SvenCheddar
    @SvenCheddar 2 года назад

    i woke up and drank coffee watching this. wasn't disappointed.

  • @anthonystroudguitar1032
    @anthonystroudguitar1032 5 лет назад +8

    Damn. I knew this was going to be good, but I didn’t expect it to be addictive

  • @ElroyMunson
    @ElroyMunson 4 года назад +59

    Transcendent music: timeless, priceless. More valuable than any gold or material richness...God protect these transmitters of irreplaceable truth that rings like a bell to our soul.

  • @robertwynkoop7112
    @robertwynkoop7112 Год назад +5

    I have watched this soooo many times, can’t like it enough! Thanks Billy and Marcus for keeping the flames burning and bright!

  • @tattooed1979
    @tattooed1979 3 года назад +4

    Every guitar player should walk into carters! Especially that room.

  • @TomoFujitaMusic
    @TomoFujitaMusic 4 года назад +734

    So good!!

    • @cristanboy
      @cristanboy 4 года назад +13

      You're great Tomo 👍

    • @josephcarr2684
      @josephcarr2684 4 года назад +3

      Awesome

    • @nate2629
      @nate2629 4 года назад

      What’s scale is Marcus using for the first 30 seconds?

    • @davidprice5701
      @davidprice5701 4 года назад +5

      Tomo fujita you're amazing!

    • @davidprice5701
      @davidprice5701 4 года назад +5

      So cool you listen to Marcus and Billy too!

  • @thomaslonggun2694
    @thomaslonggun2694 Год назад +2

    I hope 40-50 years from now you guys look back and see this video, my gosh you guys are so talented it’s unbelievable!

  • @HappyMicTv
    @HappyMicTv 4 года назад +48

    he sounded very similar to Doc. Literally 2 of the most talented musicians ive listened to in a long time. Excited for these guys to blow up even more in 2020

    • @jblflatpicker
      @jblflatpicker 4 года назад +2

      HappyMicTv yeah. When he started singing, it was eerie how much he had Doc’s timbre.

    • @billnu
      @billnu 4 года назад

      Jarod Lewis I had a moment there too.

    • @omni_0101
      @omni_0101 4 года назад +1

      In one of his interviews he talks about how Doc was his and his father's largest inspiration.

  • @stefanschleps8758
    @stefanschleps8758 4 года назад +4

    I've been listening to this classic blues tune for fifty years now. But still, once in awhile someone does this. And it almost feels like the first time. Sweet!! Thanks for sharing with us. JJ RIP.
    NFA

  • @jonathanshields2016
    @jonathanshields2016 2 года назад +5

    Im not a country music fan at all normally but Billy Strings is some player. He plays bluegrass like a demon, has a great voice and shows off some jazz chops here too. I think I just missed him coming to the UK sadly.

  • @davidharrick469
    @davidharrick469 5 лет назад +25

    These guys are so good, a lot of hours logged in to play at this level.

  • @janicejohnson6438
    @janicejohnson6438 2 года назад +5

    Wow, Jazzie, Bluesy, is there anything Billy can't play? Marcus King is no slouch either. Just a really beautiful interpretation of a lovely song.

  • @dorothykersanac4856
    @dorothykersanac4856 3 года назад +17

    My adorable son-in-law sent this to me as he knew how much I love this song and I literally cried when I heard it! Whatta' beautiful arrangement!! Fantastic job y'all did!! Thank you!!

  • @wrongsquirrel9520
    @wrongsquirrel9520 4 года назад +16

    This is the best music on RUclips right now. Stunning.

  • @warnerjohnson4103
    @warnerjohnson4103 5 лет назад +158

    "Billy's" voice is hauntingly like Doc Watson's. Wow!

    • @andrebalian
      @andrebalian 4 года назад +5

      that's the first thing I thought! Glad somebody noticed.

    • @steveb9325
      @steveb9325 4 года назад +10

      Docs his biggest influence besides family

    • @elevatorisland
      @elevatorisland 4 года назад

      Thought so too

    • @mrsockmonkey1969
      @mrsockmonkey1969 4 года назад

      Thought exactly that same thing

  • @austenrobinson2747
    @austenrobinson2747 Год назад +1

    If you had or having a stressful day sit back close your eyes and play this on repeat. It’s in the pocket, smooth and beautifully done.

  • @aparkieslife5097
    @aparkieslife5097 4 года назад +4

    This is the best version of this song I have ever heard. Billy and Marcus point the light to the a nice future of musicians. People get of the radio and the cornfed stuff spooned to you by the " music industry". This is diggity.

  • @hoggjazz
    @hoggjazz 5 лет назад +4

    A real treat to see and hear the worlds two best guitar players today in a duet. Made my day.

  • @mgol-pc1hh
    @mgol-pc1hh Год назад +1

    best accustic sound i have heard in 50 years

  • @frankapaez7521
    @frankapaez7521 4 года назад +11

    Thank you for posting this. This is what real talent looks and sounds like

  • @tmcmurra63
    @tmcmurra63 Год назад +1

    That's literally one of the best things I've ever heard.

  • @invisibleboy3997
    @invisibleboy3997 5 лет назад +9

    Them boys be channeling the spirits of love and grace...foshow.

  • @redemptionaxe
    @redemptionaxe 2 года назад +3

    The best cover of summertime i've heard

  • @Valness11
    @Valness11 3 года назад +13

    wow that opening solo on the tele was incredible