Clifton Hicks - Trouble on My Mind - 1867 Dobson Banjo

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  • Опубликовано: 13 апр 2019
  • Banjo Heritage 👉 / cliftonhicks
    "Trouble on My Mind" performed by Clifton Hicks on an original 1867 Dobson minstrel banjo. I learned this song from George Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky. Rufus Crisp recorded it on a track titled "Story of Banjo Contest."
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Комментарии • 119

  • @doctorboat7112
    @doctorboat7112 5 лет назад +43

    my favorite lyrics:
    once i had an old banjo it was strung with twine.
    only song that it could pick was trouble on my mind.

  • @brandondavidson4085
    @brandondavidson4085 2 года назад +34

    I love that the birds in the background sound like they are singing along to the banjo.

    • @brandondavidson4085
      @brandondavidson4085 2 года назад +6

      Oh cool, he hearted my comment! Clifton, you ever going to do a cover of "Clementine"?

    • @CliftonHicksbanjo
      @CliftonHicksbanjo  2 года назад +8

      My grandmother sang that on a church organ all the time.

  • @johnjones5229
    @johnjones5229 Год назад +14

    It's good to know that there is still real music out there still. Music that tells real stories.

  • @isetta4083
    @isetta4083 2 года назад +32

    Just about the brightest nylon string I've heard, such clarity. Those old metal resonators really have a unique voice

  • @TjByers369
    @TjByers369 8 дней назад

    Man, that banjo is almost as beautiful as your playing.

  • @simonolsen9995
    @simonolsen9995 5 лет назад +90

    That was masterful! Really good man. And that banjo looks just about steam powered! Nice one.

  • @Mo11y666
    @Mo11y666 2 года назад +5

    Hate to double dip here but Clif I don't think I can go a day without hearing this tune.

  • @shanamolitor4576
    @shanamolitor4576 3 года назад +5

    I woke up this morning with this song in my head..........................

  • @blurrylizzy9913
    @blurrylizzy9913 27 дней назад

    Such a beautiful song

  • @jakeglanville6835
    @jakeglanville6835 3 года назад +5

    Clifton Hicks, you are my No.1 5-string banjo player and that is a beautiful banjo you have on this clip. I've been following your career for 10 years or more, and ancient old banjo plunker that I am, you've taught me so much. You're a worthy successor to Dock Boggs.
    Lots of people have difficulty distinguishing an American closed-back banjo, such as you're playing here, from an English zither-banjo. It's easy. American closed-back and open-backed banjos always have the neck attached directly to the head. On an English zither-banjo the neck is always attached to the wooden bowl holding the head (it wasn't originally designed as a resonator.
    The two most valuable lessons you've taught me in 5-string banjo playing are that the thumb always comes home to the fifth string, and that the banjo head is played like a drum.
    Thanks a million Clifton Hicks for your many banjo lessons, your impeccable skill with the banjo, and the beautiful music you play and sing.
    Black Jake.

  • @Abandoned_Brane
    @Abandoned_Brane 3 года назад +6

    My favorite banjo tune. This is what banjo musical was like long before the model t.

  • @keithsegler8049
    @keithsegler8049 Год назад +1

    The birds in the background are perfect with this one

  • @countybanjocompany7062
    @countybanjocompany7062 5 лет назад +18

    I love those old Dobsons. You should keep this one, sounds great in your hands.

  • @marab4391
    @marab4391 5 лет назад +30

    You make that banjo sound so good!!! Hearing you play, makes my day, every single time. Thank you for being so awesome and for putting out amazing, thoughtful, helpful and soulful content!!! 😊

  • @AnastoplisNicolasGracis
    @AnastoplisNicolasGracis 5 месяцев назад

    you can play! Keep on going Clifton! --- cheers Nicholas

  • @nickbaspaly6239
    @nickbaspaly6239 3 года назад +9

    Man I play this over and over , such a great song !

  • @carylynngrimes5691
    @carylynngrimes5691 3 года назад +2

    And we are still living
    Great Banjo pickin skills sir you got me dancin barefoot in the mud

  • @SHOT_GUNNER
    @SHOT_GUNNER 3 года назад +3

    Excellent example of good ole’ TN music. The real deal. 🙌🏻

  • @Methilde
    @Methilde 2 года назад +6

    This man and his banjo are really timeless and very touching.

  • @HiNinqi
    @HiNinqi 3 года назад +11

    Still my favorite sounding resonator banjo. 💕 🪕🪕

  • @oioioioi100
    @oioioioi100 2 года назад +2

    I sing this to myself now.. seems aptly meaningful

  • @halleyl2637
    @halleyl2637 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for your music your songs bring me joy nearly daily for a few weeks now, nd this is my first time commenting. ❤️ God bless you !!

  • @buckshot8226
    @buckshot8226 6 месяцев назад +2

    That old banjo is really something special and you pick some of the best clawhammer I've ever heard. I might even put my picks down once in a while and give it a go after watching this. Subscribed, I'll be back for more of this good stuff.

  • @DylieBeans
    @DylieBeans 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful banjo in looks and sound! Excellent rendition brother!

  • @MusicGeekmcgrath
    @MusicGeekmcgrath 3 года назад +3

    Man the tone of that banjo is beautiful

  • @Osckarre
    @Osckarre 2 года назад +1

    I had a friend his father had banjos and he taught me so much. I love it!

  • @BillBoggs-tx8lx
    @BillBoggs-tx8lx 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for real old time front porch music

  • @mwpointer
    @mwpointer 11 месяцев назад

    Just found this, man, my life story! My Dad would love this!

  • @robertpaulson2842
    @robertpaulson2842 Год назад +1

    what a fantastic song, yeah I'ma banjo fan

  • @Agondonter777
    @Agondonter777 5 лет назад +3

    I can't stop watching this.

  • @jdseery
    @jdseery 9 месяцев назад

    thats just the best tune`love it

  • @joshuajoins6804
    @joshuajoins6804 3 года назад +3

    you sir are a gift from above. i first saw a old leatherstocking video on my feed and skipped over it many times. one day i said hell with it and watched. ive been hooked ever since. your voice with the banjo is amazing. been listening to you a lot. you are a damn talented man. keep doing what your doing man. old leatherstocking is awesome also.

    • @codyglass809
      @codyglass809 2 года назад +1

      Literally just did that. kept seeing it and finally gave it a shot and was holy sh*t this guy is good. Like really good. Been listening to his stuff on repeat all day

  • @tholmichael6032
    @tholmichael6032 5 лет назад +10

    Thanks for making me travel in time and space as always. Great instrument perfectly set up. Sounds badass. Love the drumming on the head... God bless you. Take care.

  • @Deemo_Music
    @Deemo_Music Месяц назад +1

    "Added to self-help playlist"

  • @douglasmuncy8507
    @douglasmuncy8507 3 года назад +2

    I've heard a song that's similar to this tune called "true blue Bill". Keep up the good work keeping our mountain tradition alive.

  • @k.h.1421
    @k.h.1421 18 дней назад

    Good One.

  • @siggesaltens2663
    @siggesaltens2663 Год назад

    good luck, cliton ,youre doing great. epic tale.

  • @gravityalwayswins1434
    @gravityalwayswins1434 Год назад +2

    Checking you out from watching folk firearms collective channel. You're breathing life into this tune. Really excellent Clifton. Thanks!

  • @BakerBaker1-9
    @BakerBaker1-9 3 года назад +2

    Best 3 minutes ever spent ! Awesome 👍

  • @lennybuttz2162
    @lennybuttz2162 Год назад

    It was great seeing you smile even though it was just a little one. It looks like you really enjoy performing this song and you played the heck outta that banjo! EuuuwEEEE

  • @meanstoanend81
    @meanstoanend81 2 месяца назад

    Amen brother 🙏 💛Meanstoanend

  • @mondocain
    @mondocain 5 лет назад +3

    I also really appreciate the lyrics you include. 🤠

  • @lornebain3831
    @lornebain3831 Год назад

    Thanks....

  • @user-sv6jl4lb7h
    @user-sv6jl4lb7h Год назад

    I live 35miles south of Lynchburg Virginia 12 miles north of Danville

  • @ericamiles666
    @ericamiles666 2 года назад +3

    I love your music, you're amazing. 🖤🖤

  • @bastiaangoudkamp3644
    @bastiaangoudkamp3644 3 года назад +2

    That's one badass sounding and looking banjo, love it and love this song

  • @stuartwallace6154
    @stuartwallace6154 3 года назад +1

    Epic

  • @marshallmarvin1369
    @marshallmarvin1369 7 месяцев назад

    So good

  • @mondocain
    @mondocain 5 лет назад +2

    I've always loved this tune, Clinton. Thanks for the presentation! Great looking banjo too.

  • @philishabaird8106
    @philishabaird8106 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing all of your music, man, I feel all of it

  • @mrgildons
    @mrgildons 5 лет назад +1

    Splendid! This is not only great music this is also great History!

  • @mikegager
    @mikegager 5 лет назад +4

    Trouble, trouble trouble on my mind
    If a tree dont fall on me, ill live til i die!

    • @doctorboat7112
      @doctorboat7112 5 лет назад +1

      my great grandpa told me they called widow-makers. He was a logger way back when, got hit in the head with a big branch(widow-maker) lost his taste and sense of smell.

    • @mikegager
      @mikegager 5 лет назад

      @@doctorboat7112 oh yeah i still call big limbs that!

  • @reddustdiecastmodelrail1499
    @reddustdiecastmodelrail1499 3 года назад +1

    Great video ! Thanks ! Great song ! Awesome singing and playing !!! Thanks very much ! Had to try this song on guitar and harmonica

  • @user-sv6jl4lb7h
    @user-sv6jl4lb7h Год назад

    I've been kicked off every social media who gets credit for this tune . Brother

  • @motoatvparts
    @motoatvparts 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. Very nice!

  • @Tattooed_piper1990
    @Tattooed_piper1990 Год назад

    Just put gut strings on my banjo for the first time and I love the tone

  • @RJDCR
    @RJDCR 3 года назад +1

    thanx man , sweet
    RJ

  • @tanweer307
    @tanweer307 4 года назад +1

    Such a beautiful one! Came back here after half year and felt so bad how low the view is. Good luck sir

  • @drewby613
    @drewby613 Год назад

    Another stellar job, Clifton. Inspiring!!

  • @michaelshelby1445
    @michaelshelby1445 2 года назад

    Well hell yeah! Keep on keeping on

  • @coonhoundqueen9216
    @coonhoundqueen9216 3 года назад +1

    Trouble is a bluetick....just saying...I got proof ...thank you for sharing your amazing talent

  • @nicholasslater3638
    @nicholasslater3638 3 года назад

    Flaming! Lovely!

  • @erikstillabower1089
    @erikstillabower1089 5 лет назад +1

    The gamuts sound great on that! I already buy my fiddle strings from them I might as well try their banjo strings.

  • @peterwilson5158
    @peterwilson5158 5 лет назад

    I love it!

  • @michaelharvey5138
    @michaelharvey5138 5 лет назад +1

    Brilliant, and I love that old vintage banjo..Beautiful !...

  • @bobmartin770
    @bobmartin770 5 лет назад +1

    Terrific!

  • @rudigervolke3995
    @rudigervolke3995 5 лет назад

    😊 SUPER !

  • @tanweer307
    @tanweer307 5 лет назад +1

    playin' for the 4th time in a row

  • @pcarter1989
    @pcarter1989 3 года назад +1

    Great stuff friend.

  • @MH-mx7hq
    @MH-mx7hq 5 лет назад +2

    This is amazing i want to pick like you

  • @rolandkesslermusic
    @rolandkesslermusic 5 лет назад

    I tune double c down all the time but never standard... Thanks for the introduction, I love playing with it. Fits my singing perfectly.

    • @CliftonHicksbanjo
      @CliftonHicksbanjo  5 лет назад +2

      Glad to hear it. I think most of us (men at least) probably sing better in F or E like this rather than up in G. I think the unfortunate modern habit of tuning banjos up to A has gone a long ways toward killing much of the old banjo songster tradition.

  • @TRIIGGAVELLI
    @TRIIGGAVELLI 2 года назад +1

    My life in banjo form.

  • @fuchsiasaville
    @fuchsiasaville Год назад

    😊❤😊

  • @BardofCornwall
    @BardofCornwall 2 года назад

    Dynamite!

  • @StevieRayBanjo
    @StevieRayBanjo 2 месяца назад

    👏👏👍👍

  • @user-nn4xg8xw7j
    @user-nn4xg8xw7j Год назад +1

    Здравствуй друг! Периодически смотрю твои видео для поднятия настроения.

  • @TheeMikeForce
    @TheeMikeForce 3 месяца назад

    Tactical Banjo

  • @fuchsiasaville
    @fuchsiasaville Год назад

    😊🎉

  • @coonhoundqueen9216
    @coonhoundqueen9216 3 года назад +1

    Only thing you need is a good bawl mouth bluetick in the background ...wanna borrow one ???

  • @13Ku12
    @13Ku12 3 года назад

    Кайф

  • @judas9186
    @judas9186 5 лет назад +2

    God damn ur good

  • @rlofgren6787
    @rlofgren6787 5 лет назад +1

    Love it!! Any chance of getting a tab or tutorial video?

    • @CliftonHicksbanjo
      @CliftonHicksbanjo  5 лет назад +2

      I will be uploading a tutorial soon for our members at patreon.com/cliftonhicks it's only $2/month for full membership.

  • @markosterman419
    @markosterman419 7 дней назад

    Very nice. Does it have raised frets.

  • @deltabilly1
    @deltabilly1 4 года назад +1

    Are you familiar with Virgil Anderson? He had one LP, I believe, called “On the Tennessee Line.”

  • @ernestmitchell7088
    @ernestmitchell7088 4 года назад

    😀⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @JohnyG29
    @JohnyG29 5 лет назад +2

    Excellent, and cool looking banjo!
    Forgive my ignorance, but I notice you often give a frequency value next to your tuning info (in this case 432Hz). What does this refer to? One particular string, or all of them strummed together, or something else?

    • @CliftonHicksbanjo
      @CliftonHicksbanjo  5 лет назад +14

      If you look on your electric tuner it probably says "A440" somewhere on the display. This indicates that you're tuning so that the tone of an A is 440 hertz, what we now consider "standard pitch." This pitch was adopted as standard in the US around the 1920s as far as I know.
      My theory is that, before then, most people were probably tuning their instruments lower than A440. I know in parts of Europe 435 Hz was used as a standard pitch going back to middle 19th century and a quick internet search of "432 Hz" will pull up _all_ sorts of wild trance music and stuff. I like the idea of 432 Hz so occasionally (especially on an older instrument on this one) I'll adjust my electric tuner so that it tunes to 432 Hz and provide that tuning information for viewers who may wish to experiment with it as well.

    • @JohnyG29
      @JohnyG29 5 лет назад +2

      @@CliftonHicksbanjo Great answer, I'll have to try that now 👍

  • @LLAMASbluecar
    @LLAMASbluecar 2 года назад +1

    sexiest video on all of youtube

  • @keithwigley1256
    @keithwigley1256 Год назад

    How many banjos do you have...its getting near Christmas and snowing hear ? Please send me any spare ones...great play and song...

  • @zachb8012
    @zachb8012 Год назад

    That's gotta be the oldest resonator I've ever seen. That instrument looks awesome.

  • @JamieVermilyer-us9sx
    @JamieVermilyer-us9sx 11 месяцев назад

    Have you heard Rich Men North of Richmond by Oliver Anthony yet??

  • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
    @MarkWYoung-ky4uc 3 года назад +1

    Hey Clifton. That banjo appears to have a resonator on it. If so, did it come with it or was it added on later? I've never seen one that old with a resonator.

    • @CliftonHicksbanjo
      @CliftonHicksbanjo  3 года назад +2

      That is an 1867 Dobson. Those came from the factory with resonator.

    • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
      @MarkWYoung-ky4uc 3 года назад +1

      @@CliftonHicksbanjo Thanks for your prompt reply. I was thinking resonators came out in the early 20th century. You learn something new every day.

  • @thomasevans1946
    @thomasevans1946 3 года назад

    hi, I've been trying to find an old banjo like this for a while now, do you know were i could get one

    • @CliftonHicksbanjo
      @CliftonHicksbanjo  3 года назад +1

      That is a model 1867 Dobson banjo. There are quite a few of them out there for sale. I see them anywhere from $500 to $900. Don't know anyone at the moment who is selling one.

    • @thomasevans1946
      @thomasevans1946 3 года назад

      @@CliftonHicksbanjo thankyou

  • @thelastjohnwayne
    @thelastjohnwayne 2 года назад

    FACT That banjo was made just two years after the Civil War..

  • @TheGreatMoonFrog
    @TheGreatMoonFrog 3 года назад

    That pot looks cool as fuck.

  • @clawhammer704
    @clawhammer704 2 года назад

    Did you take down your six string banjo video…

  • @Mo11y666
    @Mo11y666 4 года назад +1

    Jesus that banjo looks like it came out of Bethlehem Steel lol

    • @CliftonHicksbanjo
      @CliftonHicksbanjo  4 года назад +1

      Some collectors disparagingly refer to these as "tubs." 🧐

    • @Mo11y666
      @Mo11y666 4 года назад

      Love this version man and thanks for putting those lyrics. Had to listen to it again right away then decided it was a version I needed to know and play so thanks!

  • @JosephAl-bq5xl
    @JosephAl-bq5xl 6 месяцев назад

    Almost sounds like a fret less…

  • @user-sv6jl4lb7h
    @user-sv6jl4lb7h Год назад

    I live 35miles south of Lynchburg Virginia 12 miles north of Danville

  • @user-sv6jl4lb7h
    @user-sv6jl4lb7h Год назад

    I've been kicked off every social media who gets credit for this tune . Brother