Nicely done. The song was written and first recorded as "Feudin' Banjos" by Arthur Smith in 1955 (his partner then was Don Reno). The song was revived in 1972 as "Dueling Banjos" and performed by Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell on the soundtrack of the movie "Deliverance" and became a huge pop and country hit. W&M had assumed the song was a public domain folk melody and were shocked when the by then elderly and poor Smith proved his still in effect copyright -- winning a windfall of needed cash..
In between "Feudin' Banjos" and "Dueling Banjos" was Bud Brewster's arrangement called "Mocking Banjo". I think "Dueling" is a little closer to "Mocking" than it was to "Feudin'".
I saw Arthur Smith in Concert in 79. He was not in need of cash, although he got a fortune from the song royalties. He had his own TV show and performed everywhere.. I saw him at Wingate University. Fifteen thousand were in the stands. Glen Campbell referred to him as Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith. He was a legend and not a pauper! He was a trailblazer whom many gave partial credit to him for the birth of rock and roll. He had the first nationally syndicated country music show on television. I watched it often as a child. You are confused about elderly poor Arthur. He lived till 2014. 35 years after he got his earnings from the film. I saw many of his show through the years. He was not poor!
1970's. My Grandfather was a self-taught banjo player and I was a teen learning guitar. We jammed but were hopeless. But the bonding with him was magic. One beautiful human I lost and still miss, but his ways of tackling life impacted me and I have passed them on.
This was really well done. There are very few versions of this song I really enjoy, but this put a fresh new face on it, and the Laurel and Hardy routine was perfect!
Ahhh the banjo. Gave it a go for a month more or less two years ago before I had to move, a friend had one in his house. So much fun to play, looking forward to that challenge again.
I'm a lifelong Laurel and Hardy fan; years ago I was friends with more than 60 of their former co-workers at the Hal Roach Studios. I haven't seen this before -- thank you very much for posting it.
@@ronz7046 Yes, I know. Stan Laurel passed away on February 23, 1965 and Babe Hardy died on August 7, 1957; this clip was probably made in the early '70s, when the movie "Deliverance" was popular. I know it's two guys doing a tribute to the real L&H.
@@GroundhogRoy obviously YOU know NOTHING about one of the “GREATEST” comedy duo’s from the past and up until today… Who do you think they look like , the 2 Idiots in the White House running the country? Beavis & Butthead could run circles around that OLD depends wearing idiot and that laughing hyena…..
how is it different than blackface... hmmm, it's not really, in fact it's EXACTLY like blackface.....with the exception of..... EVERY FUCKING SINGLE THING ABOUT IT!!! look, it's fine to take your brain out of your head now & then in order to rest it or clean & lube it or whatev, but seriously, ALWAYS put it back in & screw the cap down tight b4 u try to communicate!!!
Hmm. Matt W. I believe the tune is called FEUDING banjoes, by Lester and Earl, Scruggs and Flatt that is. The name Dueling banjoes came from the film Deliverance.
The actor didn,t look like that in real life- it,s why it,s called acting! He couldn't play banjo either. Apparently he and the musician were inside a large shirt with his arms by his side. He was a meeter and greeter for Wal mart in real life.
To everyone getting worked up that it's a guitar and banjo instead of two banjos: "Dueling Banjos" is the name of the song, not an indication of the instruments playing it. You could play Dueling Banjos with a piano and an organ and it'd still be Dueling Banjos.
Arthur Smith (of Guitar Boogie fame) composed the song in 1954 and recorded it in 1955 using two banjos, under the title Fuedin' Banjos. Down the line, the title got renamed Dueling Banjos and was covered by many other artists, including Glen Campbell, who played a guitar against a competing banjo. The tune was nationally popularized in the movie Deliverance, again using a guitar and banjo.
Sad but true, there isn't any country music for us old country men, since almost all American singers have turned to pop country. Thank god, they still make real country music in Ireland❤
The original composition entitled "Fueding Banjos" by Author Smith was written for two distinct Banjos. When the movie Deliverance used the song the producer intended the new composition to be entitled "Dueling Banjo". One banjo against the guitar ....... Now you know the rest of the story 🤔
I attended bluegrass shows in the mid-sixties and about every band had a version of " dueling (fill in the blank: banjos , mandolins, guitars)" Well before Deliverance was conceived.
I sure do miss the 70s, 80s and 90s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
Of course, one of the great ironies is that it's called "Dueling Banjos," yet it's scored and universally played (including in its most famous incarnation, in "Deliverance") on one banjo and one guitar.
Arthur Smith did not create Dueling Banjos. Arthur filed a multi -million dollar lawsuit against The Dillards for using this song. The Dillards hired a musicologist to research the origin of the song. He discovered it dated back to 1889 and was called The Banjo Reel. Arthur Smith dropped the lawsuit.
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Nicely done. The song was written and first recorded as "Feudin' Banjos" by Arthur Smith in 1955 (his partner then was Don Reno). The song was revived in 1972 as "Dueling Banjos" and performed by Eric Weissberg & Steve Mandell on the soundtrack of the movie "Deliverance" and became a huge pop and country hit. W&M had assumed the song was a public domain folk melody and were shocked when the by then elderly and poor Smith proved his still in effect copyright -- winning a windfall of needed cash..
Such a great story!
In between "Feudin' Banjos" and "Dueling Banjos" was Bud Brewster's arrangement called "Mocking Banjo". I think "Dueling" is a little closer to "Mocking" than it was to "Feudin'".
I saw Arthur Smith in Concert in 79. He was not in need of cash, although he got a fortune from the song royalties. He had his own TV show and performed everywhere.. I saw him at Wingate University. Fifteen thousand were in the stands. Glen Campbell referred to him as Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith. He was a legend and not a pauper! He was a trailblazer whom many gave partial credit to him for the birth of rock and roll. He had the first nationally syndicated country music show on television. I watched it often as a child. You are confused about elderly poor Arthur. He lived till 2014. 35 years after he got his earnings from the film. I saw many of his show through the years. He was not poor!
Gerat Research and I Thank You. My rememberong. When it came out in 1972.
I am from the Charlotte, NC area, performed on the same stage as Arthur and never heard the "done on his luck" story. He wrote many copyrighted songs.
1970's. My Grandfather was a self-taught banjo player and I was a teen learning guitar. We jammed but were hopeless. But the bonding with him was magic. One beautiful human I lost and still miss, but his ways of tackling life impacted me and I have passed them on.
A moving story, Albert.
I hoped you master this as a tribute to him. 🪕
Presenting it in character as Stanley Laurel and Oliver Hardy was a really nice touch. Those two were comedy virtuosos.
Superb playing AND a wonderful tribute to Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy!
I remember when Deliverance came out this song was everywhere and it hasn't gone away still love it. They did a wonderful job
@@apollo5751 true
The kid that played the banjo is Joe Scarborough.!
@@timothyflanagan3641 Wow in the spirit of the time of the movie Far out
@@kirkmorrison6131 you ruined it.!
@@timothyflanagan3641 Lol
C'est toujours agréable d'entendre ce duo. Quelle belle imitation de Laurel et Hardy.
This was really well done. There are very few versions of this song I really enjoy, but this put a fresh new face on it, and the Laurel and Hardy routine was perfect!
WOW! Very nice. Actually thought it was Laurel & Hardy when they walked out onto the stage! Excellent playing and a beautiful, crisp, clean sound! TY!
Well, it helps that everything was in black and white for the tune. Switching to color after was like, "wait, what?" for me haha.
I thought it was them !!!
And my dad can play both the guitar and the banjo parts to this song... Flawlessly. Ah, I love my dad. Great guy.
Never forget what he teaches you
At the same time??? LoL!
Technically, both parts are banjos ;-)
Ahhh the banjo. Gave it a go for a month more or less two years ago before I had to move, a friend had one in his house. So much fun to play, looking forward to that challenge again.
Nice one fella
Did you do it? (7 years later asking the question)
Learning to play and annoying others! Believe me I know.
stop sofa surfing and get your shit together and get your own place.
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banjo lessons from a legend
Uma das Apresentações mais Fantásticas que já presenciei. A Dupla e a Melodia uma Formosura. Wonderful. Merci.
I never tire of watchg these guys and I still think the chaps Gibson banjo sounds superb, and I have heard LOTS !
Fantastic Gutar-Banjo Duel, Laurel & Hardy! What pleasure to see and listen to these wonderful guys!
That's not Laurel and Hardy. These guys are Laurel and Hardy impersonators
Bloody marvellous . . . not just the music BUT the tremendous portrayal of Stan and Laurel
absolutely brilliant ,,real class ,proper talented artists ,wonderful
A great tone from the banjo. Simple but effective. That's duelling banjos.
Was glad that I got to see this.A very good performance of Dueling Banjos.
One of the best I've ever heard!
@@steveshooter9010
Same
Time again and again this piece of of music always enjoyable to listen to.
This is just fantastic ! thanks for uploading this little classic !
How could not anyone enjoy this video? Fantastic!
Puts new meaning to Ollie's (Oliver Hardy's) famous line of
"Why Don't You Do Something to Help Me"!!!
Awesome!!
This music for me, is one the most satisfying musical piece ever made.
Great to hear and even better to see! Being a Laurel and Hardy fan. Thanks for posting this.
Amazing. They are the spitting image of Laurel and Hardy! Great musicians!
Ha ha ha ha ha, better get your eyes checked my friend.
🤣🤣🤣🤣exactly what i was thinking👍🏻👍🏻🤣
C'est excellent, bravo aux deux artistes !
+kinou Hi C'est comme ça chez les Anthonioz que du bon
J'espère que tu vas bien
Bises Bob
the first time i have seen this and what a treat the guys are great perfect xx from a welsh man
These two boys are good imitating Laurel and Hardy. The one doing Stan Laurel really looks like him.
Philippe Bourgeois!
Especially because you can imagine that the 'real' Stan Laurel could have played the banjo too.
Even down to that silly smile that Stanley always wore.
I've always loved them & always will. Thanks for the costumes!
This is amazing musical duality ,in this past century. Really makes me want to let loose on my new banjo. Thankyou
I'm a lifelong Laurel and Hardy fan; years ago I was friends with more than 60 of their former co-workers at the Hal Roach Studios. I haven't seen this before -- thank you very much for posting it.
That isn’t Laurel and Hardy
@@ronz7046 Yes, I know. Stan Laurel passed away on February 23, 1965 and Babe Hardy died on August 7, 1957; this clip was probably made in the early '70s, when the movie "Deliverance" was popular. I know it's two guys doing a tribute to the real L&H.
No matter who does this song I LOVE it!
Mm
Derek Barnett hg
Love the bango.. such pretty and exciting musuc!!
These two guys are amazing!
@ Minds Without a Single Thought........🤣 Stan & Oliver FOREVER....What a GREAt TRIBUTE ❣ HAT'S OFF
How is two guys who look nothing like them playing a song written after their deaths a great tribute to them? 🤷♂
@@GroundhogRoy obviously YOU know NOTHING about one of the “GREATEST” comedy duo’s from the past and up until today… Who do you think they look like , the 2 Idiots in the White House running the country? Beavis & Butthead could run circles around that OLD depends wearing idiot and that laughing hyena…..
What a find! What a great idea to dress up as Stan and Ollie.
How is different than blackface? Old time minstral show.
how is it different than blackface... hmmm, it's not really, in fact it's EXACTLY like blackface.....with the exception of..... EVERY FUCKING SINGLE THING ABOUT IT!!!
look, it's fine to take your brain out of your head now & then in order to rest it or clean & lube it or whatev, but seriously, ALWAYS put it back in & screw the cap down tight b4 u try to communicate!!!
Such a beautiful blend of sound
I really enjoyed that, thank you for posting it.
I've heard this done many times in my life but I never knew Stan and Ollie did it! Cool!
They make it look so easy.....brilliant....
This is super and they. Can play those things i love it. Thank you
Grandes músicos y graciosa puesta en escena. Felicitaciones.
Awesome and very done!!!🇱🇷✝️✝️👏👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️💓💕💗
That was pretty cool! Loved the Laurel and Hardy homage too!
Gives me chills hearing someone really lettin loose on a banjo
At first glance I thought I was about to watch Laurel and Hardy go at it.
onisahman Same here xD
Yea that would be amazing :D
+onisahman Ya I was like "Holly shit, they were musicians to?" lol
+onisahman lol likewise here
+onisahman I think that is Stan Laurel.
Did ya hear the guy at the end?
Cette routine des Laurel & Hardy, Magnifique!
Simplesmente, Maravilhoso....
unbelievable break neck...speed...of a classic...done in a magnificent accurat way...
Boa imitação... adorei.. tenho saudades dos filmes dessa dupla..
Excellent absolutely fantastic 👏 👌 😀
I love this great tribute to Laurel and Hardy. Wow!! Vive le France!!
Deliverance. Singular movie. 👏👏👏👏
I first heard this tune from the movie Deliverance. A very memorable scene.
Just stumbled onto this. What a treat! Thanks! Now I'll just have another listen . . .
I love it, humour is so important... as Stan. and Ollie taught us !
Dave Edwards, their humor never gets old.
Dave Edwards, Stan and Ollie were so great at what they did. Didn't have to say a word. The expressions on their faces said it all.
They are not Stan and ollie
@@carmencaamano9434 Guitare Bob Anthonioz Banjo Philippe Bourgeois
As Christians we are taught that humor is evil.
Thank you Bob for posting this video, i love it.
Hmm. Matt W. I believe the tune is called FEUDING banjoes, by Lester and Earl, Scruggs and Flatt that is. The name Dueling banjoes came from the film Deliverance.
The dueling banjos
A southern thing
Feudin’ Banjos, by Arthur Smith. He and Don Reno both played banjos on the original.
Great video, beautiful performance...
Que clássico, maravilhoso
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These guys. Aaaahhh. Unbelievable. Thank God they never lost their trunk.
The Kid in Deliverance playing the Banjo always freaked me out. He was one strange human.
He didn't even know how to play. Just an actor picked for his creepy look.
The actor didn,t look like that in real life- it,s why it,s called acting! He couldn't play banjo either. Apparently he and the musician were inside a large shirt with his arms by his side. He was a meeter and greeter for Wal mart in real life.
Duelo de banyos genial la escucho desde niño lindos recuerdos
A TWEEEEEST
Is what I first thought at the end.
I love this. On so many levels, in so many ways.
Just...Amazing.
So sweet ! I love dueling banjos
To everyone getting worked up that it's a guitar and banjo instead of two banjos: "Dueling Banjos" is the name of the song, not an indication of the instruments playing it. You could play Dueling Banjos with a piano and an organ and it'd still be Dueling Banjos.
Maybe a piano and harpsichord.
And who can forget "Dueling Tubas"?
The original version was a guitar and banjo, wasn't it?
Arthur Smith (of Guitar Boogie fame) composed the song in 1954 and recorded it in 1955 using two banjos, under the title Fuedin' Banjos. Down the line, the title got renamed Dueling Banjos and was covered by many other artists, including Glen Campbell, who played a guitar against a competing banjo. The tune was nationally popularized in the movie Deliverance, again using a guitar and banjo.
@@michaelkaczmarski2938 please it's not a song it,s a tune or piece of music.
que hermosa music folk !! E.E.U.U !! espectacular interpretación de estos dos músicos, parece en los 70 este film !! no ?
Wow, great audience! They're tight on the offbeat. Great playing.
Sad but true, there isn't any country music for us old country men, since almost all American singers have turned to pop country. Thank god, they still make real country music in Ireland❤
Made me smile to the bone marrow! clever
Порадовали вы меня своим исполнением
"THIS IS ANOTHER FINE MESS YOU'VE GOTTEN ME INTO"
I noticed that they were dressed as Laurel and Hardy, too.
@@drivernjax The black and white filming reinforced it, as well.
@@graemepedersen440 That's true.
Now that's entertainment! Absolutely fantastic. Sure wish I had that kind of talent.
Dueling banjos - except one of them is secretly a guitar.
In the movie, Deliverance, the song was popularized with a guitar and banjo.
Queste. Due. Imitazioni. Di. Stalio. E. Olio. Sono o. Bravi. Fanno. Spettacolo. Divertenti
Love this, still not sure why called duelling banjos though when there's only one 🤔
Amando, I'm not sure either. However it is nice to listen to.
Well I was thinkin half a guitar half a banjo could be called a gitjo
@@oioioioi100 Hey, works for me.
@@lindahull5793 wow your called Hull. Do you have any ancestors from county Antrim ?
Absolutely fantastic Bravo
Simplesmente fantástico
Magnifique...OLE. Merci
The original composition entitled "Fueding Banjos" by Author Smith was written for two distinct Banjos. When the movie Deliverance used the song the producer intended the new composition to be entitled "Dueling Banjo". One banjo against the guitar ....... Now you know the rest of the story 🤔
I attended bluegrass shows in the mid-sixties and about every band had a version of " dueling (fill in the blank: banjos , mandolins, guitars)" Well before Deliverance was conceived.
Gary is right. It was "dueling banjos" when I was a kid in the 70's...way before the movie.
You guys are great!! 😂😂💖👵🇺🇸
Kinda depressing aint it, knowing nothing you're gonna do today is this awesome.
I absolutely love the banjo and love this song 🎵
banjo man made the best face! 0:14
Chorrocientas veces he visto el video y lo sigo disfrutando
Dueling Banjos is really a Duel between a guitar and a banjo.
Ffs!
no the banjo is the one dueling
@@TheAussieSlayer No it takes two to make a duel.
It was originally written in 1954 for two banjos.
Called "Feudin'Banjos"!
Gosto muito;assisti ao filme duelo de Banjos em 1975...não estou achando mais para compartilhar.! !
1:20 and my foot is possessed by the benign southern spirit of tapping! YEEEHHAAAWWWWWWW YEEEP YEEP
Yup! mine too!
damn sure is catching
You got it buddy happy darn song❤
@@mikehansen2839 damn, Mike, this comment is 10 years old...and yes, it is a good song...tempus fugit
Thank you Bob for posting this very cool video....I had no idea Laurel an Hardy had musical talent
+ichaffee1 oops not real...
I sure do miss the 70s, 80s and 90s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
Of course, one of the great ironies is that it's called "Dueling Banjos," yet it's scored and universally played (including in its most famous incarnation, in "Deliverance") on one banjo and one guitar.
You are mistaken is one instance to my knowledge, sir. Steve Martin and Kermit the Frog played "Dueling Banjos" with two banjos.
@@kaloalex Thank you for the correction. Though somehow, I don't think that that was *Kermit* playing . . . .
I love it
Thank you aurther smith, Charlotte, nc, for this tune.
Nice to see someone knows where it really came from...
Hello Sherry, How are you doing today? I'm Patrick.
Arthur Smith did not create Dueling Banjos. Arthur filed a multi -million dollar lawsuit against The Dillards for using this song. The Dillards hired a musicologist to research the origin of the song. He discovered it dated back to 1889 and was called The Banjo Reel. Arthur Smith dropped the lawsuit.
Outstanding performance.
There's something about a banjo that makes a body want to dance
And yell yeee-haw! XD
I think it's the sound it makes.
It's that twangy plang it makes.
@@asz3337 I yelled it before i saw your comment!
@ I yelled it before writing the comment back then... 😂
They may look like laurel and hardy but that playing is no joke thank you for uploading this Brilliant
Eita os caras são muito bons
absolutely fantastic 👍👍👍
There's something harrowing within the joyful exterior of this tune, especially after you've seen Deliverance.
Brilliant. Stan and Ollie would definitely approve.
Made up as Stan and Babe!? Love it, love it, love it!
Ten times better best comedies duo of all time