Jimmy Brown, the Newsboy - Billy Strings

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025
  • Billy Strings playing a tune around the campfire with friends back in 2012.
    #billystrings #bluegrass #guitar
    #billystrings #bluegrass #guitar

Комментарии • 110

  • @jeffalbillar7625
    @jeffalbillar7625 2 года назад +60

    Thank you Lower Standards for this.
    Not just for the upload, but for doing this at all.
    This is something that I wish someone would have done with so many other artists.
    You did good, kiddo.

  • @jaygatsby1
    @jaygatsby1 2 года назад +9

    Younger Billy tuning/riffing until it gets to sounding good to him. And then it sounds incredible to us. Somewhere up in heaven, the inimitable Mac Weisman has this vid on his playlist.

  • @charlestimmons604
    @charlestimmons604 2 года назад +32

    My dad used to play this when we were kids. Even as a kid it would choke me up. Thank you for this

    • @If6turnsouttobe9
      @If6turnsouttobe9 2 года назад +5

      When I'd spend the night my granny always picked guitar with me at night, eventually I'd set mine down, she'd continue, and she played this too. Eventually I'd pretend I'd fell asleep, because although she was a good picker, she sounded like a long tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chair when she sang. Lol.

  • @benfl305ify
    @benfl305ify Год назад +8

    Used to play this with my dad back in the 80’s/90’s at Texas bluegrass jams. Good memories.

  • @jjjli21
    @jjjli21 2 года назад +16

    Can’t believe one man holds that much talent in everything he plays. Long live BMFS

  • @johnbelcher7164
    @johnbelcher7164 2 года назад +16

    Hey Billy I think you' are the best Guitarist that ever lived

  • @SenoraMae
    @SenoraMae 25 дней назад +1

    I remember this night Damn Billy it's been far too long I could use a good friend now a days. Sending love to you and the family. love Senora Mae Williams

  • @marley-rose
    @marley-rose 2 года назад +8

    If I had a bigger screen I could pretend Billy was sitting at my fireplace playing for the family... love it!

  • @joshuagibson2520
    @joshuagibson2520 2 года назад +16

    Idk what more you got, but I hope it's hours worth. This night is the best of Billy in my opinion.

    • @bawsack69
      @bawsack69 2 года назад

      I much prefer listening to just him & guitar than with the band tbh

  • @mikemcnevin1785
    @mikemcnevin1785 2 года назад +9

    An amazing talent unrivaled in all of bluegrass. Proof that practice and dedication pays off!!

    • @herrrmike
      @herrrmike 2 года назад +1

      All the practice and dedication in the world wouldn’t help without the raw talent

    • @bawsack69
      @bawsack69 2 года назад +2

      ​@@herrrmike all the raw talent in the world wouldn't help without practice & dedication

    • @LarsLarsen77
      @LarsLarsen77 Год назад

      Unrivaled in all of music. This guy could SHRED classical music if he wanted to.

  • @johnvasquez7738
    @johnvasquez7738 Год назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful rendition

  • @kapstersmusic
    @kapstersmusic 2 года назад +17

    Fantastic stuff LS! If we are lucky you have some more of this gold still stashed.

  • @Caperhere
    @Caperhere 2 года назад +2

    My father’s favourite song. Maybe the favourite song of every child who grew up during the Depression years.

  • @jimmybrown5882
    @jimmybrown5882 2 года назад +5

    I grew up being teased by this song when I was growing up as a little boy back in the good old days when you could sleep with your doors unlocked and your windows wide open boy I miss those good old days and I grew up with a nickname Bubba

  • @bartfrench6258
    @bartfrench6258 2 года назад +15

    Such a beautiful picking ! He sounds like a gentleman. So rare nowadays. Greatings from France 🇫🇷

    • @iamPROTOTYPE
      @iamPROTOTYPE 2 года назад

      BMFS full shows ruclips.net/p/PLf01dSlEoasUw3A-c3j4VOAYPmBlYgTif
      MGU full shows ruclips.net/p/PLf01dSlEoasXE23vRnR5-HNCrG81xe1Tg

    • @ken_U_seet
      @ken_U_seet 2 года назад +5

      He is a fucking wild man.. good ol’ fashion fucking WILDMAN

  • @cedarriver
    @cedarriver 2 года назад +13

    I'll never stop loving those intimate live videos and hope there are many more you've got for us!
    Chords and lyrics below folks, have fun playing!
    Capo on 5, standard tuning
    He sometimes uses G instead of G7, do as you like!
    Intro Am F C / C G7 / G7 C / C G7 / G7 C / Em F C
    Verses C G7 / G7 C / C G7 / G7 C / Em F C
    Interludes C G7 / G7 C / C G7 / G7 C / Em F C
    Outro C G7 / G7 C / Em F C
    [Verse 1]
    I sell the morning papers sir, my name is Jimmy Brown
    Everybody knows how I'm the newsboy in town
    You can hear me yellin' "Morning Star", runnin' along the street
    I have no hat upon my head, no shoes upon my feet
    I have no hat upon my head, no shoes upon my feet
    [Interlude]
    [Verse 2]
    I'm awful cold and hungry sir, my clothes are worn and thin
    I Wander 'bout from place to place, my daily bread to win
    Well, you never mind sir how I look, don't you look at me and frown
    I sell the morning papers sir, my name is Jimmy Brown
    I sell the morning papers sir, my name is Jimmy Brown
    [Interlude]
    [Verse 3]
    My father died a drunkard sir, I've heard my mother say
    And I am helpin' mother as I journey on my way
    My mother always tells me sir, I've nothing left to lose
    I'll find my place in heaven sir, to sell the Gospel News
    I'll find my place in heaven sir, to sell the Gospel News
    [Interlude]
    [Outro]
    Well, you never mind sir how I look, don't you look at me and frown
    I sell the morning papers sir, my name is Jimmy Brown
    I sell the morning papers sir, my name is Jimmy Brown

  • @brandondavis5404
    @brandondavis5404 2 года назад +7

    It’s awesome to see how far Boomer’s come since just being another skate punk in Ionia. Thanks for all the uploads.

  • @tiffanybooker4935
    @tiffanybooker4935 2 года назад +3

    Thank you Lower Standards for posting this! These videos are so much better than when he got his big break!

  • @frankiemanning1743
    @frankiemanning1743 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the video. I remember my Uncle singing this years ago.

  • @fraserbailey6347
    @fraserbailey6347 2 года назад +3

    Such a wonderful talent.

  • @wendyraymond1751
    @wendyraymond1751 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely incredible so amazing thanku so much love and God bless always x

  • @jasonh.8362
    @jasonh.8362 2 года назад +1

    It came in my recommend so I touched it off,same fire side, layed the ole phone down and was like wait -what, this ain't nothing to me !!! Fire as hell from Tennessee!

    • @garyhighley9022
      @garyhighley9022 2 года назад

      Some of these comments got my brain confused.

    • @alan4sure
      @alan4sure 2 года назад +1

      @@garyhighley9022 likewise.

  • @Quistophaaa
    @Quistophaaa 2 года назад +44

    The day will come when there are no more videos coming. It will be a very sad day.

    • @ifilmok8258
      @ifilmok8258 2 года назад +3

      I'm touched I get to even see this footage ...so fucking beautiful of a long travel I hope never ends.

    • @timothyknisley493
      @timothyknisley493 2 года назад

      You speak spanking English. Right. Phone call. Speak

    • @dynochronlock
      @dynochronlock Год назад +1

      It will be here sooner then later 2019 was the start ... see ya in 30 years if we make it...

    • @niknakmak1905
      @niknakmak1905 Год назад +3

      Wtf u on bout

    • @joshiewhite
      @joshiewhite Год назад

      Hey mate. No offence, but, fuck off. Dont need that kinda negative energy thank you.

  • @patruck5939
    @patruck5939 2 года назад +3

    This is really a gift. Thank you for sharing

  • @BigBird69ify
    @BigBird69ify 2 года назад +4

    This guy is amazing

  • @kathyhollenbach7413
    @kathyhollenbach7413 2 года назад +2

    Well done Blly. I love the stories you sing about!

  • @curtispartain7352
    @curtispartain7352 2 года назад +2

    My dad taught me this song long ago...love it

  • @Ribo138
    @Ribo138 2 года назад +6

    If these are lower standards I’ve got a long way to go from how low I am. Great playing sir.

  • @FlatpickingJournal
    @FlatpickingJournal Год назад +1

    Second part of that chorus is just lovely

    • @MrEclecticity
      @MrEclecticity 11 месяцев назад

      Have you heard a live Mac Wiseman version?

  • @alszawara3645
    @alszawara3645 Год назад

    Fantastically talented artist.

  • @33raband71
    @33raband71 4 месяца назад

    Nothing better than having a drink and listening to this at 3am

  • @HenryD-ou4dk
    @HenryD-ou4dk 2 года назад +2

    Always enjoy it Billy!

  • @burlingtonbill4687
    @burlingtonbill4687 2 года назад

    Always fun hearing Billy! Burlington Bill here.

  • @shizzle7642
    @shizzle7642 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting these gems 💎

  • @Telecaxter2020
    @Telecaxter2020 2 года назад +1

    Wow man! Such great guitar playing

  • @christinawest2465
    @christinawest2465 26 дней назад

    Hell yeah play that music boy😂❤🎉

  • @austenrobinson2747
    @austenrobinson2747 2 года назад +3

    You can tell he has an extreme amount of God given talent but he also has put in hours and hours of work. Amazing picker.

  • @maxuzumaki5754
    @maxuzumaki5754 2 года назад +3

    Brilliant

  • @curlybill3966
    @curlybill3966 2 года назад

    Wow! Great film!

  • @CorneiliusLibowitz
    @CorneiliusLibowitz 2 года назад +2

    Keep 'em comin'!

  • @Cornelius1821
    @Cornelius1821 2 года назад +1

    awesome as always

  • @Debunis
    @Debunis 2 года назад +2

    Thank you again!

  • @georgebeverley2383
    @georgebeverley2383 Год назад

    My father use sent play and sing that song man I tell you music transition time love it

  • @petedazer3381
    @petedazer3381 2 года назад

    The new Arlo Guthrie! Excellent……. Thanks.

  • @tonedeafbeertrucker2795
    @tonedeafbeertrucker2795 2 года назад

    I will buy this video right now

  • @chatboxchatbox4394
    @chatboxchatbox4394 2 года назад

    fun to listen to. thank you

  • @creghommey3077
    @creghommey3077 2 года назад

    This Is Awesome 😎👍 Thank You 🤗

  • @randeljones4740
    @randeljones4740 2 года назад +1

    Love it....

  • @ritchquast9567
    @ritchquast9567 20 дней назад

    my guitar woke up to me watching this

  • @jasonh.8362
    @jasonh.8362 2 года назад +2

    Heeeeeehe! Break tha dam interwebs!!!!!

  • @sunshineharris1142
    @sunshineharris1142 2 года назад +1

    Never disappointed by my sweetness much love keep smiling handsome and take care of yourself love always your Sunshine 🔆

  • @josephlegere5290
    @josephlegere5290 2 года назад +1

    Does anyone else think it's ironic that a channel called "Lower Standards" would feature a video with Billy Strings playing and singing by a campfire?

  • @hackbritton3233
    @hackbritton3233 Год назад

    I love it

  • @fuzzybutkus8970
    @fuzzybutkus8970 9 месяцев назад +1

    Right up there with Flatt and Scruggs but Mac Wisemen kinda made this his own from the Carters who wrote it.

  • @summerbreezeau
    @summerbreezeau Год назад +1

    R E A L. 👍

  • @Samuel_Holley
    @Samuel_Holley Год назад +2

    What's the song he was playing at the beginning

  • @ScottDMoore
    @ScottDMoore 4 месяца назад +1

    OK subbed.... but who the hell is billy strings

  • @stevendycus9559
    @stevendycus9559 2 года назад +2

    Bro.....yall be holding out

  • @austinbruer2166
    @austinbruer2166 10 месяцев назад

    I clean ceilings at a casino,
    My name is Jimmy brown

  • @ericwhatley5831
    @ericwhatley5831 2 года назад +1

    🤘😈
    🎸

  • @adamh3765
    @adamh3765 8 дней назад

    Is this done in the style of any specific musician? Or is this truly a Billy Strings version?

  • @andrewpflug794
    @andrewpflug794 2 года назад

    Don’t lose your inspiration

  • @russellharvey8590
    @russellharvey8590 2 года назад

    First heard this from Norman Blake.

  • @jeffalbillar7625
    @jeffalbillar7625 2 года назад +5

    I shall try to smoke a big fat joint in your honor today. (I'm sick, so I haven't been able to take more than 2 hits at a time all week).

    • @andrewjameshenderson1389
      @andrewjameshenderson1389 2 года назад +1

      Jeff Albilar...sad...😢😔 😁

    • @jeffalbillar7625
      @jeffalbillar7625 2 года назад +2

      @@andrewjameshenderson1389 I was able to pull off 5 hits today. 👌👍✊🤘🙌👊

    • @jasonh.8362
      @jasonh.8362 2 года назад +2

      Practice makes perfect

    • @chadk2525
      @chadk2525 2 года назад +2

      Cook that shit

    • @andrewjameshenderson1389
      @andrewjameshenderson1389 2 года назад +1

      @@chadk2525 or Jeff Albillar could try a .04 hit of a really good THC oil. Works great and gives the lungs à much needed break. 🇨🇦

  • @yerdone4
    @yerdone4 2 года назад

    Fuck me this is unreal.. I can play the flatt and scruggs version but this is next level

  • @guntherbrovlowsky696
    @guntherbrovlowsky696 2 года назад +1

    Why isn’t he like stupid famous right now?

  • @Steve-si8hx
    @Steve-si8hx 2 года назад +3

    Wish billy would have just continued playing solo or with his pops. That is where the real music was.

  • @dcmurphy5157
    @dcmurphy5157 Год назад

    1:27

  • @tattoo5187
    @tattoo5187 2 месяца назад

    Hot Da mn

  • @buskerdrew
    @buskerdrew 2 года назад

    What fret is that capo on?

  • @RobinRN1000
    @RobinRN1000 8 месяцев назад

    I'll find my place in heaven sir to sell the gospel news

  • @bearmcdaniel6042
    @bearmcdaniel6042 2 года назад +4

    He’s terrible player I only watch to count all his mistakes, my stomping foot is just irritation from the terrible noise coming out of that bango and my shaking hips well that’s just restlessness from that bad beat. Omg this is horrible better check out another one of these terrible vid’s of his …..god my ears hurt ……for more aaaaahhhhhh! THANKS BILLY YOU’RE AWESOME MAN!

  • @thegratefulbrad3072
    @thegratefulbrad3072 2 года назад +4

    Credit where credit is due!!
    This is a Norman Blake tune.
    Long live Norman Blake!

    • @garretttalbert6481
      @garretttalbert6481 2 года назад

      hahahaha

    • @garretttalbert6481
      @garretttalbert6481 2 года назад +3

      Try A.P Carter

    • @garyhighley9022
      @garyhighley9022 2 года назад +5

      No it's not a Blake original....but it's been done by everyone including the Doc, Cash, Jerry Garcia just to name a couple ...lol go back to the schoolyard boyo.

    • @alan4sure
      @alan4sure 2 года назад +3

      @@garretttalbert6481 and AP Carter "collected" it from ppl living in them thar hills.

  • @DixxoBig
    @DixxoBig 3 месяца назад

    If that boy sold his soul to the devil...
    He didn't get ripped off.

  • @buskerdrew
    @buskerdrew 2 года назад

    I'm atleast 1,000 of these views lol

  • @sandydepoy9396
    @sandydepoy9396 Год назад

    Still can't hold a candle to Earl Scruggs. Never will. Nice to hear the attempt though.

    • @galewinds7696
      @galewinds7696 6 месяцев назад +1

      Earl Scruggs didn't sing this. That's Lester flatt singing.

  • @joshiewhite
    @joshiewhite 2 года назад

    Release the rest. Stop teasing.

  • @tuneyouup
    @tuneyouup 2 года назад

    🤮