I have listened to this video so many times I've lost track. Combining this bluegrass with a orchestra is just brilliant. I throughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. Sounds so good it just keeps calling me back time and time again.
Stopped at the Truck Stops of America back in the late 80's in Nashville and went in and sat down. The waitresses were all giggles and smiles. Up behind me on the wall was hanging a youthful framed picture of Ricky. I was right beneath it, and the waitresses thought I was him. I played along with them and then the whole place was staring at me. More truckers than you could load on a PIE trailer were smiling and talking up a storm all about the Highway 40 Blues. Till one of the girls asked me and I confessed that I was a bit better looking than he was. Everyone got a good laugh and some of the folks didn't believe I wasn't him till I climbed back up in that old BJ McAdams Cabover Cornbinder and headed west on Highway 40. Great old days trucking back then. Out of Little Rock and back and forth across I 40 from Barstow to the Carolina. He must have been a good looking guy when he was young if he looked like me.
Great story! those years were the good times trucking out there! it gets me wanting to travel again & I just retired, have to get a camper rig & relax on the road this time...David Allan Coe is touring this Spring, God willing he makes it!
The banjo steals the show on this number. It cuts across everything else and stands out. An awesome performance by everyone. So cool that this happened. They should make a CD.
I know all of Ricky's music but never knew of this performance. These collaborations are nothing but pure fun for everyone on the stage. Would have loved to seen it live!
It is very much appreciated to be able to see this on You Tube. Wonderful. Ricky was featured most weeks on Country Radio shows in the 70's on many stations but it died here in UK. Of course I realy appreciate all the other artists on You tube also, and I buy cds often.
These people are all great musicians! It's not like they've never played before. First it was lesson after lesson, then practice, practice, practice. Now it's rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Over the years the Pops have performed all kinds of music. From Bluegrass to Opera and back again! Even with the changes over the years, they have always played beautiful music! When I was a girl, (early 60's) we listened to them on a the radio. One of my dreams is to see them in concert!
This is a great video.I am so proud that bluegrass is being played by such talents.Everyone of those guys is a master at their instruments.Bluegrass...country music in overdrive.
Did clogging to this song when I was younger - I still love it - and all of Ricky Skaggs and The Kentucky Thunder music!! Love the fiddles, mandolins, banjos!! Happy Happy
When I see Ricky I am reminded of a story in National Geographic some years ago and about the time of Daniel Boone coming here into Kentucky, there were two brothers named Skaggs that were "long hunters" in this area.They were probably Ricky's ancestors since he is a Kentucky boy.
When will folks realize the talent and feeling you get while listening to the rewards of this type of muisic and entertainers. Makes your day, your year, your life.
The first time i was on hwy40. I was driving a sunbird following what turned out to be one of the best friends /role model Mr Myron Casey Henderson may he rest in peace that was the first of many adventures with him he is misses
I was playing in a cover band at the Holiday Inn, Burlington Vermont in 1987. I didn't know it, but Ricky was playing the civic center and staying at the hotel. We finished our last set and as I was breaking down my drum set I got a tap on the shoulder and it was Ricky who'd caught the last half of the set. He said "I don't want to bother you. I just wanted to tell you you have one of the best voices I've ever heard." I'll take that compliment to the grave. Sweet man.
Thank you! I think so too!! I wish I had been there! I found out about it through the TV Guide. I was there were the Premier with Ricky Skaggs. They did it was the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra. But being with the Boston Pops was a pleasant surprise!!
Just stumbled onto your 5 videos and they are phenomenal! The orchestra and Skaggs band compliment each other very well and they sure looked like both were having a ball! Thanks so much for posting, I will be watching these over and over!
Ricky Skaggs is like black belt in the company of red belts in Nashville on contemporary country radio as is most of pre 2000s country and bluegrass where Skaggs Combines Both .
I know this is an old posting now, but I just came across it this morning. This pretty much made my day. Everyone on here did a terrific job and thank you Mr. Powell for you part in making this happen!
I'd love to have seen this show in person. Thanks so much for posting this. Ricky and Kentucky Thunder are playing with Boston Pops again on June 25th and 26th this year. Wish I could make it up there to see it.
The banjo player, Jim Mills went home to be with the Lord about two weeks ago. He was so good and by all accounts a wonderful fella. Always up front about his love for the Lord. Maybe there's some pickin' in heaven after all.
I have listened to this video so many times I've lost track. Combining this bluegrass with a orchestra is just brilliant. I throughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. Sounds so good it just keeps calling me back time and time again.
one of my top favorite songs!
Stopped at the Truck Stops of America back in the late 80's in Nashville and went in and sat down. The waitresses were all giggles and smiles. Up behind me on the wall was hanging a youthful framed picture of Ricky. I was right beneath it, and the waitresses thought I was him. I played along with them and then the whole place was staring at me. More truckers than you could load on a PIE trailer were smiling and talking up a storm all about the Highway 40 Blues. Till one of the girls asked me and I confessed that I was a bit better looking than he was. Everyone got a good laugh and some of the folks didn't believe I wasn't him till I climbed back up in that old BJ McAdams Cabover Cornbinder and headed west on Highway 40. Great old days trucking back then. Out of Little Rock and back and forth across I 40 from Barstow to the Carolina. He must have been a good looking guy when he was young if he looked like me.
AFINKSTER : that's a helluva good story!✋️
Great memory! Keep the Greasy side up!
Great story! those years were the good times trucking out there! it gets me wanting to travel again & I just retired, have to get a camper rig & relax on the road this time...David Allan Coe is touring this Spring, God willing he makes it!
Beautiful performance turned in by Ricky's crew and the Boston Pops. Wonderful talent on display for all to enjoy.
What an honest, hip song from just an amazing dude! Ricky Skaggs rules!
This will never get old
What can this man not do??
A true legend.
The banjo steals the show on this number. It cuts across everything else and stands out. An awesome performance by everyone. So cool that this happened. They should make a CD.
Oh wow, what a combination.
I loved this song as a young teen and still love it today.....Classic country song with a classy twist !!
hands down ,one of the best in the biz.!!!!! we love ricky!!!!
Absolutley Stunning
How great was that !!!
If this song doesn't hit home with you, you ain't been away from home yet.
Notice the incredible counter melody played by the banjo on this song.
Wow, Amazing, Beautiful, Timeless music!
I know all of Ricky's music but never knew of this performance.
These collaborations are nothing but pure fun for everyone on the stage. Would have loved to seen it live!
You can see Ricky basking in depth of sound at that ending. He really looks like a dream just came true for him. Fantastic.
Those Pops did just great. We need to encourage these collaborations.
Practically magic. Nice job from a legend.
Wow I loved this so much to have the king of bluegrass and Boston pops behind him don't know what to say awesome!!!!
LOVE this song! My math teacher always plays this at school at like FULL blast, lol! xD awesome!!
It is very much appreciated to be able to see this on You Tube. Wonderful. Ricky was featured most weeks on Country Radio shows in the 70's on many stations but it died here in UK. Of course I realy appreciate all the other artists on You tube also, and I buy cds often.
a incredible song played by the best.
It still rocks here in the Netherlands
Love his walk-up at the end of the mandolin solo, from Ray Flacke's original guitar solo.
Great band then and now!
gorgeous
What a fantastic performance. Many thanks Sir!
Great song .so many times I have heard it on 40....
They're trained differently. The result is awesome and amusing and wonderful.
what an amazing performance!!!
Excellent! I just love this song!
These people are all great musicians! It's not like they've never played before. First it was lesson after lesson, then practice, practice, practice. Now it's rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
Over the years the Pops have performed all kinds of music. From Bluegrass to Opera and back again! Even with the changes over the years, they have always played beautiful music! When I was a girl, (early 60's) we listened to them on a the radio.
One of my dreams is to see them in concert!
Great fiddle (tear it up Andy) and banjo breaks. Some very good direction and camera work too. One of my favorite songs.
Great song - and what a musician he is. Good Job Ricky.
I love this! What a bravura performance.
Good musicians are good musicians, no matter what kind of music they play. Everybody on this stage is a good musician.
Everything about this is beautiful. That fiddle and steel, though! 🤠
That's amazing!
Bravo! Kudos to you too, David
Excellent!
Great song
Thanks for a wonderful presentation & a beautiful accompaniment Quantum Dave!
Brilliant !
super song - -we always used to sing this....super song
Gracias temazo muy bonito y emocionante
the orchestrations were awesome, I listen to it every day. Thank you.
This is a great video.I am so proud that bluegrass is being played by such talents.Everyone of those guys is a master at their instruments.Bluegrass...country music in overdrive.
THANKS FOR POSTING MY NATIONAL ANTHEM.. I hope you get around to hearing my country Some Time.. Oh.. I live off Highway 40
Did clogging to this song when I was younger - I still love it - and all of Ricky Skaggs and The Kentucky Thunder music!! Love the fiddles, mandolins, banjos!! Happy Happy
Very well done, David. And of course Ricky as well. Just beautiful.
Great combination, bluegrass and full orchestra. Like Donna Summer's McArthur Park. Loved it.
Ricky Skaggs-Amazing musician!
Yes, it did turn out well! And the orchestra's balanced beautifully with Ricky's band. Nice work!
This song really got me to listen closely to country music when it was a hit on the radio. Really sounds great backed up the Boston Pops.
great song....love this version
When I see Ricky I am reminded of a story in National Geographic some years ago and about the time of Daniel Boone coming here into Kentucky, there were two brothers named Skaggs that were "long hunters" in this area.They were probably Ricky's ancestors since he is a Kentucky boy.
thank you so much for posting this!
When will folks realize the talent and feeling you get while listening to the rewards of this type of muisic and entertainers. Makes your day, your year, your life.
What an honor! It shows what pros the Bluegrass guys are when it's all said and done! We love Ricky!
Wow! Your arrangements? That must have been quite thrilling! Congrats.
Jess
goddang I tell you what...
that is music.
Love this!
The first time i was on hwy40. I was driving a sunbird following what turned out to be one of the best friends /role model Mr Myron Casey Henderson may he rest in peace that was the first of many adventures with him he is misses
I just performed a symphony bluegrass concert with this guy. He's amazing.
A "roadgeek tune" and the Boston Pops... what a freakin' awesome combo!!! :)
Great find. I love this and I'm not a true 100% fan of bluegrass. My first love is Rock but I know talent when I see it. Ricky Rocks.
I was playing in a cover band at the Holiday Inn, Burlington Vermont in 1987. I didn't know it, but Ricky was playing the civic center and staying at the hotel. We finished our last set and as I was breaking down my drum set I got a tap on the shoulder and it was Ricky who'd caught the last half of the set. He said "I don't want to bother you. I just wanted to tell you you have one of the best voices I've ever heard." I'll take that compliment to the grave. Sweet man.
Awesome
love this.. thanks for putting this up
IMHO this band mix Ricky put together is the all time best Kentucky Thunder group..... thanks RIcky!
I love this video!!! I listen to it over and over. It's one of my very favorites, and It doesn't get much better than that.
It's adding a little class to a beautiful type of music .Have you noticed these muscians are masters of their instruments?
BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, HUMBLING! Well done brother. Keep going!
'Brilliant, Beautiful, Humbling'.....perfectly said. Thank you!!!
That was double Awesome!
Mr Powell, this was an incredible concert
Thank you! I think so too!! I wish I had been there! I found out about it through the TV Guide. I was there were the Premier with Ricky Skaggs. They did it was the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra. But being with the Boston Pops was a pleasant surprise!!
they are all legends DAMN I love this music and love some good pickers
Love it..!!!
This music comes from the very bones.
Beautiful!!
Just stumbled onto your 5 videos and they are phenomenal! The orchestra and Skaggs band compliment each other very well and they sure looked like both were having a ball!
Thanks so much for posting, I will be watching these over and over!
Ricky looks so well groomed during this time period. Yes, he lives here in Hendersonville, Tn. What a fabulous musician.
I heard this on the radio today. sounded as good today as when I first heard it
David,
I come back to this often,truly a favorite and an honor for Ricky and Kentucky Thunder to play with the B P O Many Thanks
Ricky Skaggs is like black belt in the company of red belts in Nashville on contemporary country radio as is most of pre 2000s country and bluegrass where Skaggs Combines Both .
This music is class !!
You did an AWESOME job....I loved it.
Already seen it today. Many thanks
Wow! What talent
Desde España (Cáceres) saludos... magnífica canción... Ricki magnífico
This is pretty cool. Bluegrass mixed with a big orch. Apparently enjoyed by the audience as well. Thanks for the video dave
Epic!!
Brilliant collaboration...Thank you Mr.Powell...
I know this is an old posting now, but I just came across it this morning. This pretty much made my day. Everyone on here did a terrific job and thank you Mr. Powell for you part in making this happen!
This is fantastic!
I only wish something like this could organized to raise some money for homeless juveniles in the US.
Fanastic, Thank you again Sir!!!!!
super combination...
I'd love to have seen this show in person. Thanks so much for posting this. Ricky and Kentucky Thunder are playing with Boston Pops again on June 25th and 26th this year. Wish I could make it up there to see it.
Yummy! I like this & all the other songs up here! Thanks for the upload!
amazing.
Awesome combination... thanks for posting.
Excellent.
The banjo player, Jim Mills went home to be with the Lord about two weeks ago. He was so good and by all accounts a wonderful fella. Always up front about his love for the Lord. Maybe there's some pickin' in heaven after all.