I watch this often. Thankful to see a video focusing on Merle. There's lots out there on Doc, but Merle didn't often get the attention. Thanks to whoever posted this and too bad these greats are gone. Will never be any more like them.
The first known recording of this song is from 1964 by Henry Reed. It is almost certainly a very old fiddle tune and it did not originate with the Watsons. www.loc.gov/item/afcreed000115/
The openback for old-time is actually a more recent "idea" . Check out some old videos of Clarence Ashley, Doc Boggs, Wade Ward all used resonators later on. There openback thing is more of a round peak deal ala Kyle Creed. there are some exceptions like Roscoe Holcomb. Thanks for the video Merle has always been one of my favorite banjo pickers. No a lot of video though.
Well, yes and no. Originally no banjos had resonators, they came along later to enhance the volume. Open back banjos being used for old-time music now is a return to the roots kind of thing. Many, many old time players used resonator banjos, again to improve the volume, in the days before common and reliable amplification methods.
I watch this often. Thankful to see a video focusing on Merle. There's lots out there on Doc, but Merle didn't often get the attention. Thanks to whoever posted this and too bad these greats are gone. Will never be any more like them.
+Cheryl Hall - i watch it often too. so so good - this has a different vibe to a lot of bluegrass
Thank goodness we have these recordings to enjoy.
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Happy 100 heavenly birthday Doc. A wonderful tune by Merle!
The song originated with the Watson family. At any rate. It is out of this world! Unique to the Watsons w/bassist.
The first known recording of this song is from 1964 by Henry Reed. It is almost certainly a very old fiddle tune and it did not originate with the Watsons. www.loc.gov/item/afcreed000115/
Really good video quality on this old classic set.. thanks
Melee Watson played guitar on Waylon Jennings album dreaming my dreams
This is so wonderful
Miss you Merle!
The openback for old-time is actually a more recent "idea" . Check out some old videos of Clarence Ashley, Doc Boggs, Wade Ward all used resonators later on. There openback thing is more of a round peak deal ala Kyle Creed. there are some exceptions like Roscoe Holcomb.
Thanks for the video Merle has always been one of my favorite banjo pickers. No a lot of video though.
JR Rushing Merle needed a resonator to be heard over that damned electric bass. Ugh.
Well, yes and no. Originally no banjos had resonators, they came along later to enhance the volume. Open back banjos being used for old-time music now is a return to the roots kind of thing. Many, many old time players used resonator banjos, again to improve the volume, in the days before common and reliable amplification methods.
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Nice vid. Is it from a show or docu or something?
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It is such a shame that this family legacy is gone.
TIPDOG the Watson clan still picks around here
It will never go away.
My admiration of their music will last me for the rest of my life...
good
Does music get any finer??? I think not
I know it was the 70's but it would have been better with an upright bass
Overkill on bass.