FIRST TIME HEARING Mean Mary - Banjo REACTION

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  • @billclisham8668
    @billclisham8668 Год назад +60

    Mary's song "Iron horse" is my favorite for both her vocal and banjo work!

    • @AllenBarclayAllen
      @AllenBarclayAllen Год назад +1

      8:25 oh ya. One of mine too .

    • @AllenBarclayAllen
      @AllenBarclayAllen Год назад

      9:29 were Indian that's why . She grew up in Nashville they should be all over this . Do these stupid people in Nashville think that Elvis Presley was not an Indian ?

    • @The_BigDaddyLuv
      @The_BigDaddyLuv Год назад

      Mine too. The song’s lyrics …the stride of the iron horse…lovely

    • @BlueRidgeKat1
      @BlueRidgeKat1 Год назад +2

      Blazing is another awesome one.

    • @outoftexasRev7v9
      @outoftexasRev7v9 Год назад +1

      That's the song that I discovered her by!

  • @davekramer4266
    @davekramer4266 Год назад +10

    Mean Mary has been singing since she was 5 Years old, Her brothers gave her Moniker "Mean". Mary Plays 11 instruments, Writes 95% of her music, Plays most of the instruments in her songs with Overdubbing. Mary is a Wonderful Person, in Real life., Also Mary and Her Mother have Also written 4 Mystery Novels, that have been on NY Time top 10 List!! I have been a Fan for over 10 Years..

  • @prestonking5736
    @prestonking5736 11 месяцев назад +14

    Her and her brother were extremely close to their mom, which also was a songwriter and musician. She grew up in that world. She turned out to be a beautiful person and a decent human being for sure. I always enjoy any of her music.

  • @devekut2
    @devekut2 Год назад +14

    I had the privilege of seeing Mary live in Ohio recently. She is every bit as beautiful, talented and gracious as she seems in her videos.

  • @Krispy1011
    @Krispy1011 7 месяцев назад +12

    Mean Mary has amazing talent and is an icon even though she is not well known. I really enjoy her music and talent!

  • @bkrampus9406
    @bkrampus9406 11 месяцев назад +13

    i have been listening to mean mary for a few years now . and glad i found this talented lady . she is awesome!!!

  • @jdwayne891
    @jdwayne891 Год назад +18

    Saw Mean Mary live in Asheville NC earlier this year. She is incredible live in concert. Her voice is polished, strong and commanding. She is definitely authentic and unique. Radio is missing an opportunity by restricting her music to blue grass channels. Mean Mary can definitely play the instruments and sing while making everyone in the audience wanting more when it's over. She is the real deal.

    • @BCDanno63
      @BCDanno63 Год назад +1

      I can only imagine… There is an obvious connection with her sound and the soul that drives it that wraps itself around an audience like an embrace that is not soon forgotten.. Her love for music and entertaining beams like sunrise on a clear dry day…

  • @Free1776Dom
    @Free1776Dom Год назад +20

    I've been following Mean Mary's music for a few years, now. I worked on the railroad for 10 years. My favorite song is Iron horse. She's incredible.

  • @mondoraptor
    @mondoraptor 3 месяца назад +3

    The words "consummate performer" come to mind.....

  • @BCDanno63
    @BCDanno63 Год назад +13

    @ Rosalie Reacts: she had her voice paralyzed in an accident as a youngster … indeed shes a a treasure and her recovery was a miraculous gift!!

    • @rabautios
      @rabautios Год назад

      I have read she broke her neck and if the doctor/paramedic had given up reanimation... her parents were told their daughter had died

  • @Pataluhta
    @Pataluhta Год назад +9

    Just tonight I stumbled on Mean Mary, and I fell in love :)
    Such beauty is extraordinary, I'm a metalhead myself yet this took me off my heels!
    Hail Mary!! ;)

  • @lifelover515
    @lifelover515 Год назад +13

    Welcome to the magical world of Mean Mary. She's an ace banjoist and plays mean guitar and fiddle breakdowns too, from stripped down solos and duets to full productions - and that voice!. She has quite a body of work on YT and she's so darn good it simply doesn't matter what you choose - she will leave you in awe.
    Congratulations on being the first reactor to zero in on her. It's about time someone did. Your comments and lyric analysis are very perceptive and I'm impressed by your obvious enthusiasm. Another great folk artist working in a similar idiom, mixing traditional and progressive with ease, is Rhiannon Giddens. Everything I said about Mary is true of her too. Be the first to react, you won't regret it (and nor will we, lovely lady). Btw, I believe Mary's remarkable lyrics are a collaboration with a talented close friend or relative whose name escapes me.

    • @1nattyp
      @1nattyp Год назад

      She’s incredible

    • @michaelconner7891
      @michaelconner7891 Год назад

      i think that the close friend or relative is her mom.

    • @lifelover515
      @lifelover515 Год назад

      @@michaelconner7891 Ah! Thanks for info.

  • @thomasdecker7631
    @thomasdecker7631 3 месяца назад +1

    Check out Mean Mary's "Iron Horse" for some really smokin' banjo picking and totally different imagery or "Sweet Pickin' Balm", an unabashed and hilarious advertisement for a product available on her website, performed with her brother Frank.

  • @Lostinmyself7
    @Lostinmyself7 9 месяцев назад +4

    I've seen her live and she is such a down to earth lady. she treats her audience like they were family gathered at a picnic

  • @StanEngland
    @StanEngland Год назад +4

    Not only the voice, banjo, fiddle, and guitar, but her videos are magnificent. Iron Horse, Dark Woods, Sea Red Sea Blue, Big Red Barn - and the one that got me started, Where Were You?.She definitely won my heart with that song!

  • @kdb678able
    @kdb678able Год назад +2

    Mean Mary's the best. Great singer/songwriter, amazing on the banjo, guitar, violin.

  • @jemezangler908
    @jemezangler908 Год назад +3

    Great reaction and comments Rosalie! I've been listening to Mean Mary for a while and she is very talented. Thanks again for another great video!

  • @EgoundderRest
    @EgoundderRest 2 месяца назад

    Ich habe Mean Mary erst vor einigen Tagen entdeckt - und sie hat mich sofort erobert! Eine fantastische Künstlerin, die die ganze Welt kennen sollte.
    Ich muß jetzt so viel nachholen...

  • @guydow3113
    @guydow3113 11 месяцев назад +1

    I too play, and love the banjo. I was aware of Mean Mary, and her music to some degree, but had NEVER heard this beautiful song. Thanks for opening that door a little wider!

  • @Canopus68
    @Canopus68 Год назад +3

    I've been following her for four or five years. She's great!

  • @C.Smith-pn6yn
    @C.Smith-pn6yn 17 дней назад

    Just earlier this year I discovered
    Mean Mary !!! Wow ! Have shared
    with friends and family.

  • @ChristianWeber-e8b
    @ChristianWeber-e8b Год назад +1

    I`m a great fan of Mean Mary since few years. Im a German interesting in world music. Mean Mary sing with a great heart and open mind. That´s beuatiful.

  • @conniecatlege9476
    @conniecatlege9476 3 месяца назад +1

    Must check out her video when she was 6 years old you can find it here on you tube, she is singing Long tall Texan. So cute!!

  • @JM-im1iu
    @JM-im1iu Месяц назад

    She's my favorite artist! This is in my top 3 songs by her.

  • @jamesreid8638
    @jamesreid8638 10 месяцев назад +2

    Mean Mary's marvelously magnificent🥰❣️

  • @jamesrussell6663
    @jamesrussell6663 Год назад +2

    I have been listening to her since she has been on RUclips. I remember when she was on tv Star search as a little girl.

  • @StanEngland
    @StanEngland Год назад +1

    "That yodel is how I discovered Mean Mary. Searching for a girl that was on America's got Talent. but saw Mean Mary on the sidebar, and had to check her out. Five seconds later I was hooked.

  • @jabbazabba23
    @jabbazabba23 Год назад +1

    Something about a banjo!! Gets me every time. Thank for the introduction of a new favorite

  • @chriscook215
    @chriscook215 Год назад +1

    She’s great ! Love her stuff ! Mary doesn’t get enough recognition !!!

  • @jacquesdutoit5037
    @jacquesdutoit5037 Год назад +2

    underated indeed..... she super Awesome.... Iron horse...

  • @85Funkadelic
    @85Funkadelic Год назад +3

    Mean Mary innovates and shreds on that banjo, plus that voice gives me chills.

  • @tjhorne82
    @tjhorne82 Год назад +2

    I'm glad I ran across this. Haven't listened to Mean Mary in a long time. Great to be reintroduced to her. She's got great talent.

  • @gwl1936
    @gwl1936 8 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite MM song is "Jezebel". Fiery!

  • @joycebokman97
    @joycebokman97 Год назад +3

    I love Mean Mary! She is amazing!

  • @58doggyboy
    @58doggyboy Год назад +1

    Mean Mary is a Goddess. I've seen her three times, and not only does she have "the gift"( in spades), she's the sweetest lady God ever created. Totally belies her chosen moniker "Mean, " because she's anything BUT mean. You've GOT to check out "Iron Horse." When she kicks that banjo into hyperspeed, you'll swear that the film is being run fast, but no, she actually plays that fast. She has the fastest fingers ever to Grace a human being, in my opinion. And never misses a note! As you can tell by the video, she ALWAYS performs barefoot. It's a necessity, because she has a special "beat pedal" gizmo that adds rhythm to her songs, but being barefoot also adds an "Earth Goddess" honesty to her magical, magnificent music. Those of you in the Chicago area, she'll be performing in Geneva, IL (Western suburbs) on Labor Day. Come and be enthralled. She travels with her mom, who co-writes many of her songs, and she is oh-so-friendly and interactive with her fans. You can buy her CD's, Mean Mary gear (pins, car window stickers, t-shirts, etc.), as well as the several books she's written. Can you tell I'm a fan? LOL

  • @jopes4855
    @jopes4855 Год назад +6

    Never heard before, this should have more people rating.
    From Finland with love, i want her to come in europe.

    • @markhanson5100
      @markhanson5100 Год назад

      She has been to Europe, back in 2018I believe.

  • @josephburkhardt9648
    @josephburkhardt9648 Год назад +2

    I've made comments, why she doesn't have more views and subscribers. She has actually responded to me with a comment or. a like. Mean Mary is is just Awesome.

  • @KevinSchwinkendorf
    @KevinSchwinkendorf Год назад +1

    In my opinion, Mary is the most talented singer/songwriter/musician in the world today. She also is a writer (she and her mom write mystery novels), and she is a super nice person. We've corresponded a little - I gave one of her novels a positive review a couple years ago on Amazon, and she saw it and emailed me personally to thank me. Super fantastic lady!! ❤

  • @gandaulf2000
    @gandaulf2000 8 месяцев назад +1

    I first met Mary at a Civil war reenactment where she and her brother Frank were playing and singing civil war tunes. It was 1992 and she was thirteen years old. She was fabulous to say the least and beautiful in her blue southern gown. If you think "old Banjo" was good you should listen to "Sweet Jezebel" or "I face somewhere" (Mean Mary and the Contraries). Her catalog is extensive and not a sour apple in all of it. Her rendition of Amazing Grace is fantastic. I can't say enough about her. I haven't seen her in person since 1992 but maybe I'll see her again someday. She lives about 30 mile from me so maybe I see her on the street.

  • @prestonking5736
    @prestonking5736 11 месяцев назад +1

    She grew up in Bonifay Florida. There’s a video of her singing long, tall Texan when she was six years old and it was amazing. Check it out.

  • @jeremyluster9821
    @jeremyluster9821 Год назад +3

    more people need to hear her epic music, please try sweet jezabel, rose tatoo, and iron horse will all blow you away.

  • @Kratosx23
    @Kratosx23 Год назад +1

    Never heard of this lady before, but she's got talent. Very enjoyable.

  • @2dorfasis
    @2dorfasis Год назад +8

    My favorite song by Mean Mary is Iron Horse, but I like most everything she does. I really think she'd have a greater following if more people could set aside their banjo prejudice. :p

  • @MsTubbytube
    @MsTubbytube Год назад +5

    with the deep drums it has the feeling of some of Lorena McKennitt's work

    • @C.Smith-pn6yn
      @C.Smith-pn6yn 17 дней назад

      Love Lorena McKennitt, The
      Highway Man.

  • @DonaldCline-j5f
    @DonaldCline-j5f Год назад +1

    she's amazing no matter what see is producing

  • @williedakine2974
    @williedakine2974 Месяц назад

    Beautiful, thank you.

  • @lprice804
    @lprice804 Год назад +1

    She has played our Wedding Reception, my Father's funereal and Wake and also had her at my Birthday Party one year.
    We went to her Album Release party foe SWEET and go to whatever performances we can. Unfortunately, that's not many.
    My all-time favorite song is "Death and the Maiden". You can find it on here, but no video to it. The song is just a few seconds shy of 10 minutes long.

  • @AllenBarclayAllen
    @AllenBarclayAllen Год назад +2

    Check out "Only time to pray"
    Not since Willie Nelson, " I'll fly away " 1953 has a greatest song of the age made its way towards our church himnals have I heard a song that great .! 5:39

  • @Hiexalabrkfst
    @Hiexalabrkfst Год назад +1

    I’ve listened to Mean Mary for a few years now. I love he voice and her banjo picking. I too like Iron Horse and Big Red Barn and her new release that she did at the Colorado Great Sand Dunes.

  • @ronaldmcrae4896
    @ronaldmcrae4896 Год назад +1

    Have always liked Mean Mary but hadn't heard this. Beautiful!

  • @krisgalusha9820
    @krisgalusha9820 9 месяцев назад

    My third favorite song of hers. Iron horse #1, No Man’s Land, #2 iron Horse and tied for third is Dark Woods. Supper hard to rate these. Good show. Thanks for covering her. Massive talent. I’m a sucker for an Alto.

  • @tokiesgalore
    @tokiesgalore Месяц назад

    Iron Horse is an amazing song by her! Her life story is amazing as well. Her family moved around a lot and she had an accident as a child and had to relearn stuff!

  • @tomsmith2331
    @tomsmith2331 Год назад +1

    Mean Mary is AMAZING! INCREDIBLE DOES NOT START TO DESCRIBE HER

  • @johnzeszut3170
    @johnzeszut3170 11 месяцев назад +2

    One excellent entertainer!

  • @johandewitmusic
    @johandewitmusic Год назад +8

    I love Folk music, but bluegrass specifically is not always my cup of tea, but this is something else! And she CAN play the banjo! And her voice is beautiful! Thanks for sharing this! It’s a pity that she doesn’t have many views.

    • @rosalieelliottofficial
      @rosalieelliottofficial  Год назад +3

      Agreed.
      I did notice one of her songs has 11 million views!! It’s called “iron horse” I think. Haven’t listened yet

    • @johandewitmusic
      @johandewitmusic Год назад +1

      Okay, let me check it out. Have a nice day!

    • @johandewitmusic
      @johandewitmusic Год назад +1

      I checked it out, and it’s amazing! Her voice in that song reminds me of Joy Williams in the band called Civil Wars.

    • @lprice804
      @lprice804 Год назад

      @@rosalieelliottofficial
      Iron Horse actually won her an IMA one year.

    • @StanEngland
      @StanEngland Год назад

      @@rosalieelliottofficial Great song (of course), but also one of the best videos ever made.

  • @caralynn.
    @caralynn. Месяц назад

    Yay! Recognition for the eargasm that is known as Mean Mary!

  • @TheMajorActual
    @TheMajorActual Год назад +2

    Everything Mean Mary. Seriously - anything by her.

  • @IOLO-X
    @IOLO-X Год назад

    Great commentary Rosalie..I just discovered her a few weeks ago!! She's unique & incredible for sure.

  • @mumford7653
    @mumford7653 Год назад +2

    I love Mean Mary! Blue Grass isn't my usual cup of tea but she takes it to a new level and is super talented. I especially love her song "Iron Horse". She has a song called "Blazing" which is a fast-paced instrumental in which she absolutely SHREDS on her banjo - it's amazing. She has another amazing song called "Sweet Jezebel" about an evil guitar - you should check them out!

  • @Where_is_Waldo
    @Where_is_Waldo Год назад

    Mary also plays violin... and writes novels with her mom. The song Wherefore Art Thou, Jane? is a reference to one of those novels.

  • @j.lahtinen7525
    @j.lahtinen7525 Год назад +2

    I stumbled onto Mean Mary some years ago, and thought her a good banjo player, but thought nothing more of it, as the song I heard (I don't remember which it was) was country, a genre I'm not usually into.
    For some reason, her name popped into my head yesterday, and I searched RUclips for it. Found a wealth of great, original music! While she sings most of this song at the higher part of her register, I think her natural place is a more alto sound.
    What is most surprising about her (aside from the fact that she plays several instruments well, from banjo to violin), is that she isn't bound to a genre. She also writes story songs, which I love. In a way, as a songwriter, there's some kinship she has with how Tom Waits writes his songs. Tom also writes stories, and characters. And she is, like Tom, a very good lyricist.
    From something completely different from her, which I think you would love, I recommend "A Friend I Never Had" - I know the message will resonate with you, when even I - usually turned off by religious messaging - found the sentiment beautiful. The linky: ruclips.net/video/3Uhua174DkY/видео.html

  • @johnmchoul7656
    @johnmchoul7656 Год назад +2

    She is amazing

  • @BobBlacka
    @BobBlacka 11 месяцев назад +1

    I discovered Mean Mary about 2 years ago and also wondered why she doesn't have more views. A real and true artist. Share with your friends.

  • @slavkopantelic5198
    @slavkopantelic5198 Год назад +1

    The song is fantastic, but your comment and your story blew me away, it's so great! 🙂 Very, very, very interesting, thank you very much.. 😊

  • @PpEfti
    @PpEfti 11 месяцев назад

    ,yes I'll totally agree with u it will give u goose bumps

  • @davidhowell4258
    @davidhowell4258 Год назад +1

    Cold house!! you really need to hear it, all her stuff is amazing i recommend sea red sea blue

  • @lawrencemay8671
    @lawrencemay8671 Год назад

    I have to have a dose of Mean Mary at least once a week. She as a child was featured on He Haw TV Show.

  • @daveclaridge3747
    @daveclaridge3747 Год назад

    Love iron plus trumbell county and blazing and old red barn plus the latest cardbooard box. Great artistry and sense of humour ... and don t forget sugat

  • @dangauldin6497
    @dangauldin6497 Год назад +1

    Mean Mary is the most talented person you've never heard of. "Jezebel" and "Iron Horse" are her core songs but she is more talented than 50 people together.

  • @altolows7635
    @altolows7635 Год назад +1

    Mean Mary writes romance novels with her mother and some of her songs tie in. She's an alto and usually sings lower than here, haunting.

  • @markhanson5100
    @markhanson5100 5 месяцев назад +1

    You liked Mean Mary's "Old Banjo" check out "Ssd November Breeze" It is one of her best performances.

  • @TheElizabethashby
    @TheElizabethashby Год назад +1

    MARY IS HAPPY WHERE SHE IS LET HER BE SHE IS MORE THAN HER MUSIC

  • @katepanthera7265
    @katepanthera7265 Год назад

    For all the Appalachian influence and style, her vocal style reminds me a lot of that crystal clear yet vibrato that you hear in Celtic music. Amazing stuff.

  • @Where_is_Waldo
    @Where_is_Waldo Год назад

    Mean Mary has so much more you need to hear. Here's my list:
    Iron Horse
    Dark Woods
    Voice From A Dream
    Blazing
    Wild Dreams
    We Never Hear The Song
    Come Along
    Another Barefoot Day
    Friend I Never Had
    Waiting
    Sweet Jezebel
    Revenge
    Snow Falling
    I Fell Into The Night
    Memphis Moon
    ... just to name a few to get you started.

  • @bidenisasnake9932
    @bidenisasnake9932 Год назад

    I fell in love with her a long time back. She reminds me of a Good daughter in Law of mine.

  • @TO-hz9dr
    @TO-hz9dr Год назад +1

    Mean Mary is excellent! I think you’ll really like Cranberry Gown, it has a great message.

  • @willeymiller4760
    @willeymiller4760 Год назад

    I loved this never would have come across this on my own she has a sound like almost a celtic vibe defintely folkish but doesnt sound like american folk to me she caan play that banjo very well too this was a great ride thank you as always your ride or die forever Eyyyy Ooooo

  • @erichentz4250
    @erichentz4250 10 дней назад

    Great tune 💪💪

  • @katiecannon8186
    @katiecannon8186 11 месяцев назад

    Yes, she writes her lyrics. She’s also written a couple of novels

  • @Krispy1011
    @Krispy1011 7 месяцев назад +2

    Check out Mean Mary's song 'Brand New Day'! WOW!

  • @deltawing9
    @deltawing9 Год назад +1

    "...how does she not get more views..." asking the same fro several years.

  • @Nefarioso
    @Nefarioso 10 месяцев назад

    Mary's "Big Red Barn" is a lot of fun.

  • @1imusos
    @1imusos Год назад

    Mean Mary first got on TV when she was Five! I found that video and I've been a fan since. I don't have a link but just put in, "mean mary at five. She plays the banjo unlike anyone I have heard.

  • @johnpink6131
    @johnpink6131 Год назад

    Adds to the whole musical experience ... thanks Mary [ Mean ? ]

  • @raymondbrush6442
    @raymondbrush6442 10 месяцев назад

    Ive been listening to her for a few years now. Picked her up as a recommendation while listening to Blackmore's Night. You might like Under. A violet Moon by them. Its Renaissance Folk. The lead guitarest is Richie Blackmore from Deep Purple. Eveyones heard his fiff for Smoke on the Water.

  • @alanclarkson1921
    @alanclarkson1921 Год назад +2

    You need to listen to more of her music. She and her brother are amazing. She's been around for several years, but has never been in the limelight. You're trying to read too much into it. She's simplistic. Her music is deep, but simplistic. This is music for listening, and enjoying. Not to be analyzed with non-stop rattling. I don't really think you understand Mean Mary and her music. Listen---don't talk.

  • @BobbyRigdon-xt8yi
    @BobbyRigdon-xt8yi Год назад

    I love mean Mary ❤

  • @GeorgeDooley-g7o
    @GeorgeDooley-g7o Год назад +1

    Where is Mean Mary's brother Jesse. Met her years ago when she was young

  • @garyrobb5341
    @garyrobb5341 Год назад +2

    It’s so great that you’re encouraging people to get into such an unappreciated artist. BTW great reaction too. Speaking of unappreciated artists, would you please react to Gioli and Assia. (JAH-lee and AH-see-ah) They’re from Italy. Maybe I’m not looking in the right places but I’ve not seen many reactions to them. Please check out Feel Good. Trust me; you like. I like you too. You’re so sweet. ❤

  • @markspradlin5981
    @markspradlin5981 Год назад

    First time i seen her was on the country boy Eddie show done by the late great country boy Eddie burns who just passed away early this year

  • @firebird77clonefirebird89
    @firebird77clonefirebird89 Год назад

    Mean Mary's Sweet Jezebel inspired me to start playing again.

  • @GoogleGoogle-fy3cj
    @GoogleGoogle-fy3cj Год назад

    If you have a chance, check out Lorenna McKinnit singing and playing the Huron Carol, a little know Christmas carol. Her voice haunts you long after she stops singing. She is a northern neighbor from Canada. Happy New Year.

  • @brianwilson9206
    @brianwilson9206 Год назад +1

    This song has a strong Celtic flavor

  • @theglanconer6463
    @theglanconer6463 Год назад

    Deadwood vibes. Brilliant !

  • @bammab977
    @bammab977 4 месяца назад +1

    If you want to react to her banjo skills, listen to Iron Horse.

  • @GoogleGoogle-fy3cj
    @GoogleGoogle-fy3cj Год назад

    Check out Rhiannon Giddens singing Spanish Mary or Louisiana Man on Austin City Limits. She is another American wonder.

  • @Norge357-er5co
    @Norge357-er5co 4 месяца назад

    I would love to hear her with A J Lee and Blue Summit.. Singing.. wow that would be Nice.. A J Lee is as Good as it gets in Bluegrass also.. Peace out..

  • @jackhack1972
    @jackhack1972 Год назад

    This the first music reaction video I clicked on. Ever

  • @StanSelfSr
    @StanSelfSr Год назад

    Old Banjo-You need to hear her do Iron Horse, let me know when you see it, I'd like to see and hear your reaction to that one.

  • @maryfolkner1970
    @maryfolkner1970 Год назад +1

    Have loved this artist so much. Try her song Death and the Maiden if you want more folk songs
    For her banjo playing t the beast try Blazin and Iron Horse