Thank God for Billy Strings. Story goes that many years ago my Dad and Uncle, (Reid and Rob Hinson), both hitchhiked up to Deep Gap, NC and spent an entire summer playing with Doc Watson and the Watson extended family. They were both incredible musicians who were proficient in many different styles of guitar playing, but both of them had an undeniable love for flatpicking. Flash forward to 1996, Dad had me and brought my brother and I up on Bluegrass but was I never super into it - I was always more of a Rock/Blues guy but then I heard Billy Strings and I dove right in. It all made sense; I understood why my Dad had such a love for this music. The light bulb flickered on and I've been hooked on Bluegrass ever since. Now, when I hear Doc Watson or Billy Strings covering Doc Watson I feel this unbelievable connection to my Dad who passed in 2016; it's like he's sitting right next to me. So from the son of a man who knew Doc and played with him and loved him dearly I just want to say thank you.
The song is a true story. Laura Fosters grave is still fenced off but not marked and the area around it is one of the most beautiful places on Gods green Earth.
@@daveg4963Not according to several sources. He was the wrong height, forensics says, to have stabbed from at the angle she was stabbed. If you enjoy historical fiction, I refer you to Sharyn McCrum’s novel Tom Dooley and her research on the murder.
Billy really said it well he talked about the “mountain style” of playing that Terry taught him, and how it’s a becoming less and less common as the more modern “Tony” style becomes the standard. Really glad that he’s keeping this style alive.
Whatever happened to the "Dude" in the Dust in a Baggie video back in the day. I swear there was a guy just like him at every house party ever. He was usually the guy holding. He really made that video.
This is great! I had no idea this version existed until now. It’s obviously the original version, if you can say that about a folk song. The Kingston Trio’s version was the first song I learned to play on guitar back in 1962. This one is much better, but there’s no way I could have played it as a 12-year-old beginner! And Billy Strings just picks his butt off.
You might enjoy the very first recording of this song by Grayson & Whitter from 1929. Grayson's uncle was Colonel James Grayson, who was the guy who apprehended the real Tom Dula back in 1868.l
Excellent adaptation of the 1929 recording of "Tom Dooley" by Grayson & Whitter. Grayson's uncle was Colonel James Grayson, the guy who apprehended the real Tom Dula back in 1868.
We used to play much slower version of that song and we have a different lyric in some spots but it’s nice to hear this upbeat bluegrass hillbilly americana version I am picking it up
My ukulele choir played a version of this in elementary school. I always thought it was weird to be playing a murder ballad at the Christmas concert…. But not that weird i guess
I was of the same mind at first, but his other work is growing on me (a 69-y.o. guy). Happily, the Internet is so vast, there are always excellent new musicians and genres to explore, as one feels the old stuff is too familiar. Have fun sampling all you can.
I took out a subscription to Premium because I did not want to see/hear any commercials. Now they are giving me these long ass effing commercials. I quit unless they fix it !
There's some that are jealous of Billy they ought to be ashamed he has a God given talent and there's nothing wrong with showing it off I think he's great and love his playing I love bluegrass and good ol guitar playing Keep on keepin on Billy Strings you got my vote
How dare you minimize the crazy amount of not only time 25+ years btw, but hard work and hours upon hours of nothing but learning his craft it took him to reach this point.
@@robinhood480 It was to fast and it doesn't sound like the way I heard it played,It just doesn't suit me not knocking on his playing but did not like the arrangement at all,Some of his playing and singing are great just not this one in my honest opinion,I've played guitar for over fifty years and I played this song completely different,As I've never heard this tune played this way ever first time hearing played this way but nope not liking it.I really love this song but played by different artists.
@@9UaYXxB yeah I agree with that but that doesn't mean everyone will like it,I just don't care for the arrangement . I really don't care for a lot of today's music, But that's what makes America great we can all have an opinion,He got some stuff I really like but definitely this is not one of them .
@@markstaggs7342 ruclips.net/video/XkzgNgBk8_E/видео.html This is the version Billy is paying homage to, from an early 60s LP. He plays his hero' Doc's version though a bit faster and since the events happened in Western N. Carolina, this would be close to the original ballad. The lyrics are the same.
Billy strings has preserved our music well. And I can hear every genre tied up in his ways. Thank u sir
Thank God for Billy Strings. Story goes that many years ago my Dad and Uncle, (Reid and Rob Hinson), both hitchhiked up to Deep Gap, NC and spent an entire summer playing with Doc Watson and the Watson extended family. They were both incredible musicians who were proficient in many different styles of guitar playing, but both of them had an undeniable love for flatpicking. Flash forward to 1996, Dad had me and brought my brother and I up on Bluegrass but was I never super into it - I was always more of a Rock/Blues guy but then I heard Billy Strings and I dove right in. It all made sense; I understood why my Dad had such a love for this music. The light bulb flickered on and I've been hooked on Bluegrass ever since. Now, when I hear Doc Watson or Billy Strings covering Doc Watson I feel this unbelievable connection to my Dad who passed in 2016; it's like he's sitting right next to me. So from the son of a man who knew Doc and played with him and loved him dearly I just want to say thank you.
Thank-you Terry Barber! You did humankind a service.
This was beautiful. I love when Billy spices the songs with some runs but no long boring solos. His crosspicking is incredible.
Done in service to the song, not showing off. I hear this and think that cross picking isn’t really a lost art.
Yep gotta love bluegrass,short and sweet solos.No electrics,no drums.
Hearing this made this awful, rainy, day a great day!
What an amazing and gifted young musician !
Thanks for sharing. I’m not a big Billy strings fan but I love when he plays the traditional songs. He truly is a amazing flat picker.
sounds like you are a fan tho. and thats totally understandable.
@@andyshep2576 totally a fan.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Billy Strings - what a genius.
The song is a true story. Laura Fosters grave is still fenced off but not marked and the area around it is one of the most beautiful places on Gods green Earth.
I was three yrs old when I saw this movie. (66?)
It broke my heart.
This song left a brand in my heart
Billy great.
I like the original
❤
Did Tom do it?
@@daveg4963Not according to several sources. He was the wrong height, forensics says, to have stabbed from at the angle she was stabbed. If you enjoy historical fiction, I refer you to Sharyn McCrum’s novel Tom Dooley and her research on the murder.
doc watsons family new the family of the other girl. He talks about it on a recording.
Whereever theres Billy Strings, theres always some dude slapping his thigh off beat haha
It's a behind the beat kinda feel.. jazz stuff
man! he is so good, one of the very best
This is a version that I've never heard. Thank you. It's very well done.
Billy really said it well he talked about the “mountain style” of playing that Terry taught him, and how it’s a becoming less and less common as the more modern “Tony” style becomes the standard. Really glad that he’s keeping this style alive.
Fantastic, as usual. Best Tennessean transplant we’ve had in a while.
Best version of this tale I've ever heard! Your friend is one heck of a picker!
Fantastic!
I was three yrs old when I saw this movie. (66?)
It broke my heart.
This song left a brand in my heart
Billy great.
I like the original
In before all, billy goat.
Doin it right brother.
Beautiful
Whatever happened to the "Dude" in the Dust in a Baggie video back in the day. I swear there was a guy just like him at every house party ever. He was usually the guy holding. He really made that video.
By Eck lad, I've not heard that song for over forty years.Well played.
Damn good… As always
wow! the first song on guitar my dad taught me was tom dooley, not like the doc version mind you, just the kingston trio/normal one. what a nice take!
The picking of the melody is as strong and precise as I have ever heard. Billy is a good Billy.
I learned a simplified version of this as a beginner to learn chord changes and strumming.😊
I’m a beginner as well,any tips haha
This is great! I had no idea this version existed until now. It’s obviously the original version, if you can say that about a folk song. The Kingston Trio’s version was the first song I learned to play on guitar back in 1962. This one is much better, but there’s no way I could have played it as a 12-year-old beginner! And Billy Strings just picks his butt off.
❤
You might enjoy the very first recording of this song by Grayson & Whitter from 1929. Grayson's uncle was Colonel James Grayson, who was the guy who apprehended the real Tom Dula back in 1868.l
What a treasure
👍👍👍thanks for video, great.
Excellent adaptation of the 1929 recording of "Tom Dooley" by Grayson & Whitter.
Grayson's uncle was Colonel James Grayson, the guy who apprehended the real Tom Dula back in 1868.
We used to play much slower version of that song and we have a different lyric in some spots but it’s nice to hear this upbeat bluegrass hillbilly americana version I am picking it up
Perfection
A young and pre-tatted Billy Strings ... Man !
Wow, where's the views
was wondering the same thing. this is absolutely golden
@@Debunis whut
The video was just put up two weeks ago. The views are coming
That's quite a backdrop scene.❤
That's where he grew up.
Glad Thing was enjoying it!
Dooley!!! Man, youre a handsome talent,vill give ya that
Doc lives on through you sir
Whew, don't know how I got here. But 2nd comment - cheers 🍻
Finally,Backpack dude makes a return command performance down in right corner!!!
Yes indeed!!!!!!
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Traverse City Michigan 👍👊🇺🇸🤘
Champion
Yeee haaw, That’s a mighty fine pickin’ and a singin’!
3 weeks ago? Where is his long hair and all his tattoos
An old video, recycled for our listening enjoyment. 👍
Never seen playing like this
wow
Now that I’ve read some comments I think the version we did must’ve been the Kingston’s version
The one song I remember learning to play as a kid taking guitar lessons. Needless to say it sounded nothing like this😂
whose weird hand is on the right
and you sure do have control of that guitar and all of it's notes :)
Nice bro
yeah, it's a good rendition :D
I think because Doc Watson’s family was so close to the actual events this to me is the original version
My ukulele choir played a version of this in elementary school. I always thought it was weird to be playing a murder ballad at the Christmas concert…. But not that weird i guess
Very close copy of Doc Watson's arrangement. That's not easy to do, I've tried and had to settle for "good enough."
Now that’s the Billy we know! None of that electric stuff.
I was of the same mind at first, but his other work is growing on me (a 69-y.o. guy). Happily, the Internet is so vast, there are always excellent new musicians and genres to explore, as one feels the old stuff is too familiar.
Have fun sampling all you can.
Billy Strings looks like Sweet Tooth
I took out a subscription to Premium because I did not want to see/hear any commercials. Now they are giving me these long ass effing commercials. I quit unless they fix it !
Hangin 5ths? 😀
I love this song but my wife hates it since the story is so sad
William Apostol is a one man band.
Sad song
Before he spoiled his arms
That’s Tom Dooley? Quick finger kids.
Very similar to doc Watsons version
Lovely but too darn fast. Yes it shows his skills but I prefer the song at a slower pace.
I'm sure he'll get right on that for ya.
I agree was way to fast
There's some that are jealous of Billy they ought to be ashamed he has a God given talent and there's nothing wrong with showing it off I think he's great and love his playing I love bluegrass and good ol guitar playing Keep on keepin on Billy Strings you got my vote
How dare you minimize the crazy amount of not only time 25+ years btw, but hard work and hours upon hours of nothing but learning his craft it took him to reach this point.
In my opinion ruined the song .
Curious..... in what way ?
Not the 60’s folk version?
Or the quick tempo ?
@@robinhood480 It was to fast and it doesn't sound like the way I heard it played,It just doesn't suit me not knocking on his playing but did not like the arrangement at all,Some of his playing and singing are great just not this one in my honest opinion,I've played guitar for over fifty years and I played this song completely different,As I've never heard this tune played this way ever first time hearing played this way but nope not liking it.I really love this song but played by different artists.
It's an interpretation. Song lyrics are open to interpretation, that's how artists roll.
@@9UaYXxB yeah I agree with that but that doesn't mean everyone will like it,I just don't care for the arrangement . I really don't care for a lot of today's music, But that's what makes America great we can all have an opinion,He got some stuff I really like but definitely this is not one of them .
@@markstaggs7342 ruclips.net/video/XkzgNgBk8_E/видео.html
This is the version Billy is paying homage to, from an early 60s LP. He plays his hero' Doc's version though a bit faster and since the events happened in Western N. Carolina, this would be close to the original ballad. The lyrics are the same.