I remember my father and I talking to Scott at an old country store in Breathitt County back when I was a kid, about 1985 or so. He was in his 80's then, and he got around better than we did!! He and my dad talked for about 15-20 minutes or so, but I remember being mesmerized by some of the things he said. I am so glad that I came upon this video on youtube!!
Had a neighbor like this. Wilbur lived in an old school bus back in the woods. He was a simple man and very sharp of mind. He drove an old pickup that I don't think ever had a set of tires that were all of the same size. lol He'd done anything for anybody. Salt of the earth kind of man. Need more Scotty's and Wilbur's. Folks that knew Wilbur knew that he was a war hero. Decorated in WWII. I didn't ask much cause I could tell it pained him to talk about it. Miss that man. God bless Scotty!
I had to sign in and say this before I go to work.....just watching this man and hearing him talk made my eyes well up and my throat knot up a bit. They don't make people like no more.
My family just found this. This is my great-uncle, my dad's mom's brother. I was too young to know him while he was still alive. Thanks for sharing a bit of my history, OP.
Cool. There's Stidhams way back in my family line. Did you know the family comes from Dr. Timen Stiddem, a prominent settler in the Sweedish colony (Delaware) in the late 1600's?
This is truly amazing. My grandfather was an old time fiddler. I really enjoyed this but I sure do miss my grandfather. So much wisdom. If I could listen to him talk one more afternoon...
This was a great video. We need to keep the stories and lives going from folks like him. There is way too much being forgotten over time, and these stories need to be told. Wise old mountain men. Take care....Darryl, AML.
He reminds me orthodox Christians elders-with that long beard ,his words of wisdom...🙏I live in Greece and I saw for the first time his picture in the titles of the Steve Seagal's movie "Fire Down Below".Back then,when I was a kid,in the 90s....I realy loved his humble pose with his cat in the bedroom...
wake up in the morning smell the bacon in the pan chillin havin biscuits with blackberry jam mommas in the backyard hangin close on the line grampas in his porch swing sippin home made wine i wouldnt change a thing we call it country living
Awesome, takes me back to my youth. We visited thehills of KY every summer. I hated it. In retrospect it was beautiful! Too bad too many things in life aren't appreciated til they are gone.
Wonderful!- great to see a real video- of real people and linking us to the past. Keep up the great work- this type of work will help mankind understand each other.
Great vid...Scotty Stidham seems like a wise and cool dude....I Just read Appalachian Lives last night. Wow images and stories were very rich. My new favorite photographer. Love What you've been doin in this great part of the country. Absolutely Amazing Lighting and composing!!! and what great people and culture to capture in a most understanding and compassionate way. Your an inspiration Shelby.
Hey thts my u should know somebody before u say they closed minded come to the hills city boy tht ol man worked hard then u all ever will luv u pap always look over me n my boy
At 02:09 Mr. Stidham tells a marvelous version of the enduring ancient ballad "The Outlandish Knight," a.k.a. "Lady Isabel and the Elf Knight," or "The Willow Tree". A favorite song from the 13th century evolving as it passed through Scotland, Ireland and England to our early mountain settlers who've kept it alive. The murderous affair of "Pretty Polly" is an example.Kings, knights, and silken stays are gone, but the river and the black-hearted lover have stood the test of time. Worth a Google!
I wish we could mate. I don't think we have enough room left in Europe. I live in Sweden, one of Europe's largest land masses, with the last forests left of Northern Europe, and yet our god awful immigration system here is hell bent on further destroying all that by giving a home to 100,000 more immigrants every year. I went to Japan once, beautiful country, but their country-side is as over-crowed as our suburbs. I would hate to think there would not be any real country-side left in the future.
If you like this film, check out Appalshop's film "Morgan Sexton, Banjo Player from Bull Creek." Morgan is a better banjo player but Scotty's beard is awesome
My name is mark Anthony Stidham Jr. I'm from northern ky. Can someone reach out to me with real knowledge about this video or put into contact with someone that can
While i dig this man on everything, i can't dig his absoulute in jesus. Yes jesus existed, but he wasn't the man who walked on water, who was resurrected, who fed 3000 from a couple fish an loafs of bread. Now i'm not preachin nor tellin everybody whats this an whats that , but this calmness and respect for nature needs to be upheld. I ain't religious but god doesn't need to be there to love and respect everyone, the main thing is peace
This good old man is right. He is with the one true God right now in Heaven. You won't be unless you come to know Him, and receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Loving and respecting everyone and peace won't get you into Heaven.
This is my Grandfather's brother! What a wonderful man he was! His house still stands today!
I remember my father and I talking to Scott at an old country store in Breathitt County back when I was a kid, about 1985 or so. He was in his 80's then, and he got around better than we did!! He and my dad talked for about 15-20 minutes or so, but I remember being mesmerized by some of the things he said. I am so glad that I came upon this video on youtube!!
Had a neighbor like this. Wilbur lived in an old school bus back in the woods. He was a simple man and very sharp of mind. He drove an old pickup that I don't think ever had a set of tires that were all of the same size. lol He'd done anything for anybody. Salt of the earth kind of man. Need more Scotty's and Wilbur's. Folks that knew Wilbur knew that he was a war hero. Decorated in WWII. I didn't ask much cause I could tell it pained him to talk about it. Miss that man. God bless Scotty!
Wise words from a man who knows the answer to life, I look forward to meeting him in glory.
I second that
I really liked that, talk to old people while you can they have lots of wisdom
A walking history book.. Worth a fortune!
I had to sign in and say this before I go to work.....just watching this man and hearing him talk made my eyes well up and my throat knot up a bit. They don't make people like no more.
I love folks like him. The world gets darker once we lose them.
Scotty looked like a good man and i belive he is up in heaven now
My family just found this. This is my great-uncle, my dad's mom's brother. I was too young to know him while he was still alive. Thanks for sharing a bit of my history, OP.
Cool. There's Stidhams way back in my family line. Did you know the family comes from Dr. Timen Stiddem, a prominent settler in the Sweedish colony (Delaware) in the late 1600's?
My grandma maidens name is stidham they originally was born in Versailles Missouri that was her dad's last name
Are you related or was scotty related to Stidham from northern ky?
what a wonderful man. Reminds me of my grandfathers. They lived into their late 90's, I miss their stories, love, wisdom. Thank you Scotty Stidham.
This is truly amazing. My grandfather was an old time fiddler. I really enjoyed this but I sure do miss my grandfather. So much wisdom. If I could listen to him talk one more afternoon...
This man is lovely may you rest in peace really touched my heart. God Bless
This video is Gold i will show this to my children when i get some
I look forward to meeting ol' Scotty up in Heaven thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ.
That was truly a awesome interview with a great person. God bless!
this ole man has forgot more than most people will ever know
Loved this documentary. Reminds me of My Great Uncle George.
This was a great video. We need to keep the stories and lives going from folks like him. There is way too much being forgotten over time, and these stories need to be told. Wise old mountain men. Take care....Darryl, AML.
Amen
i'll tell ya what though, thats a real american man, we gotta get back to that
Oh how i wish i could have gotten the chance to meet this man.
He reminds me orthodox Christians elders-with that long beard ,his words of wisdom...🙏I
live in Greece and I saw for the first time his picture in the titles of the Steve Seagal's movie "Fire Down Below".Back then,when I was a kid,in the 90s....I realy loved his humble pose with his cat in the bedroom...
This brings my heart joy. Thank you
wake up in the morning smell the bacon in the pan chillin havin biscuits with blackberry jam mommas in the backyard hangin close on the line grampas in his porch swing sippin home made wine i wouldnt change a thing we call it country living
Thank you very much for posting this beautiful video. Reminds me of my grandparents.
Awesome, takes me back to my youth. We visited thehills of KY every summer. I hated it. In retrospect it was beautiful! Too bad too many things in life aren't appreciated til they are gone.
Old Scotty and I are probably related. My great-grandmother was Winnie Stidham who married Harve Cody Burns in south-eastern Kentucky.
i love it...... this is my great uncle..... my grandma's brother and we miss him dearly.....
Wonderful!- great to see a real video- of real people and linking us to the past.
Keep up the great work- this type of work will help mankind understand each other.
Legends are being lost in American history. Young youth punks, need to know to respect and honor the ELDER. They seen it all.
the Indians respected/honored their elders .
GREAT OLD TIME BANJO I LOVE IT THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
TONY
Kentuckians may not have it all together, But together we have it all .
God Bless His Soul
I remember Scott growing up. He would walk to my Grandpa's in Coneva holler to get him to cut his hair
thanks
I love his bedroom.
Great vid...Scotty Stidham seems like a wise and cool dude....I Just read Appalachian Lives last night. Wow images and stories were very rich. My new favorite photographer. Love What you've been doin in this great part of the country. Absolutely Amazing Lighting and composing!!! and what great people and culture to capture in a most understanding and compassionate way. Your an inspiration Shelby.
Wonderful video!
Looking forward to meeting Scotty when I get to that other side of the river 🙏🏼
This is real country and true southern mountain folk...... How I was raised
great film, great man
god bless him i wish others could see him an see what a mess we've made of this country
Earth is under-attack. The mess is not an accident.
Great watch! Thanks so much.
Incredible GRANPA! Respect to him!! Kirov, Russia.
amen brother!!!
thank you for posting this its Great!
Darn love that man!!!!
The point he made about salvation was correct to the T!
real freedom..
Hey thts my u should know somebody before u say they closed minded come to the hills city boy tht ol man worked hard then u all ever will luv u pap always look over me n my boy
This is so awesome.
This is what's happening to the youth today, No respect for elders and more importantly themselves.
precious history
At 02:09 Mr. Stidham tells a marvelous version of the enduring ancient ballad "The Outlandish Knight," a.k.a. "Lady Isabel and the Elf Knight," or "The Willow Tree". A favorite song from the 13th century evolving as it passed through Scotland, Ireland and England to our early mountain settlers who've kept it alive. The murderous affair of "Pretty Polly" is an example.Kings, knights, and silken stays are gone, but the river and the black-hearted lover have stood the test of time. Worth a Google!
Pretty Polly,remember hearing this song .
Hope I'm still sitting up and picking the strings when I'm 90+!
nice one brother..
scotty!! 109 years old and the message stays the same.
That is one dang old man.
love it !
So nice.
Aaah, love that story he told. Doc Watson does a great version of Omie Wise.
Amen brother Stidham
Epic beard.
Thank you for that Shelby.
John 3:16 son ! You remember it and remember it good said the old man down down the road.....
This is crazy but... I just started playing Banjo so am looking around for videos and stumble on this...
My real name is Scott Stidham!!!!!
is Scotty Stidham still living in the Appalachian Mountains? I would like to go see him,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Folk music: more murders per song than you can shake a stick at.
I agree with Scotty's view on religion...straight from the Bible.
YOUNG PEOPLE IN KY, RESPECK YOUR ELDERS AND TELL M. T. V ....TO GET LOST !
Hey really nic full on MAN beard. gs
What a treasure! Thanks for a wonderful post. I'd love to spank the planks at his 100th birthday!
damn
smoke until the wheels fall off
When did he die
Shelby where was this filmed?
this was filmed at his house in Barwick, KY, along the north fork of the kentucky river.
By the way I don't believe in religion per say but this guy is really cool!
Makes me want to leave this damn city and get away live a free life how a real man should, not no office paper job!
Do it!
I wish we could mate. I don't think we have enough room left in Europe. I live in Sweden, one of Europe's largest land masses, with the last forests left of Northern Europe, and yet our god awful immigration system here is hell bent on further destroying all that by giving a home to 100,000 more immigrants every year. I went to Japan once, beautiful country, but their country-side is as over-crowed as our suburbs. I would hate to think there would not be any real country-side left in the future.
If you like this film, check out Appalshop's film "Morgan Sexton, Banjo Player from Bull Creek." Morgan is a better banjo player but Scotty's beard is awesome
My name is mark Anthony Stidham Jr. I'm from northern ky. Can someone reach out to me with real knowledge about this video or put into contact with someone that can
But which god and which Jesus? The imposter or the true Father and Christ?
one person has a beard phobia
Man at the tells he could have told u
15 idiots. Excellent video
that's the point of America... we can disagree on politics and still get along.. stop being so closed minded
While i dig this man on everything, i can't dig his absoulute in jesus. Yes jesus existed, but he wasn't the man who walked on water, who was resurrected, who fed 3000 from a couple fish an loafs of bread. Now i'm not preachin nor tellin everybody whats this an whats that , but this calmness and respect for nature needs to be upheld. I ain't religious but god doesn't need to be there to love and respect everyone, the main thing is peace
This good old man is right. He is with the one true God right now in Heaven. You won't be unless you come to know Him, and receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Loving and respecting everyone and peace won't get you into Heaven.
He don’t need to sing
His views on politics are shit. Reagan and Bush for the poor. Lmfao
@codylykins
I think you are right Cody. Thanks, Shelby