My dad played this song evertime he and his band played at the vfw or the eagles lodge or the Amercian Legion. He played music every weekend somewhere.
Chet could play any kind of music and have it sound classy. There are some great guitar gods out there but Chet was one of the best! RIP Mr. Atkins thanks for all your picking and thanks for posting this!
Wonderful rendition of this old timer, in this old man's collection of LP records is this delightful combination of musicians playing UTDE. My 85-year-old ears still enjoys this great guitar tune.
One of the first songs my dad taught me. I loved Hank but dad found me a teacher of Chet style and my music world opened up. Wonderful post, thank you so much!
Heard a little Filipino guy play this when I was over in Subic Bay back in the 70's when I was in the Navy ..still remember his picking.He started off slow and then picked up speed and the band did as as well....never missed a note and he was just flying........The Yanks just went crazy over this guy....
What a great record,brilliantly played.Thanks a lot for uploading this and all the other Sir Chet and Hank tracks.Daffy,you're a star,long may you twinkle!
My granddaddy taught me how to play this - a simplified version, of course - and Wildwood Flower. He was blind, and at the time they were the best tunes I knew. The techniques a player goes through merely learning these American classics make him/her a better player. Great stuff.
Actually it's not a Sousa piece. It's an Austrian march "Under dem Doppleaddler" - "Under the Double Eagle" in English. The Title refers to the two eagles on the Habsburg coat of arms. It was composed in 1893 by Josef Franz Wagner.
+Frank Lee My dad, a bluegrass picker, taught me this when I was a boy learning guitar and I always wondered what the "Double Eagle" was referring to. I thought it was something about the American Eagle, but why "double"? You have now answered a question I've had for most of my life. Thanks : - )
+Frank Lee In north central Illinois we were told(in the 50s') that the title refers to pay day; when you got paid your $20 for a weeks work. Regardless, every kid with a guitar learned it back then. Think I'll go see if my fingers can still remember it!
correct, thanks for the info. Souza made the tune famous because of his great marching band arrangement. I listened to the Wagner original, which is much more orchestral, I like both versions.
It is an Austrian March composed by Josef Franz Wagner. What Messrs Snow and Atkins are plying is the trio\chorus. I first heard the tune on "Bonanza". The show played any time they had a dance scene.
@@alfysmith2171 - We both said exactly the same thing. For Chet to lower himself to be recorded with Snow .. must have been a labor of love, or at least good will.
If I'm not mistaken, Country and Western sound, if not the lyrics, has a lot of it's roots in German music. I may be wrong, but that's what I think. I know Tejano music has as its roots American Country music and German polka music.
Even though this is an old Austrian marching tune, it has evolved to be possibly the best country instrumental ever. I've been to many a wedding here in South Texas where this tune was played as a wedding march. I actually prefer Hank Thompson's version on his "Number One Country and Western Band" album from the early 60's.
Lol my Grandmother still has a recording of her and my Grandfather playing this. Freakin' amazing synchronicity, too. :) Enjoyed listening to this. I haven't done so in a while. :)
Strawman8 took the words out of my mouth :-) My Grandfather closed every show with this song, so of course it's one of my favorites! And thank you so much for thaking the time to post it.
LOL Now you got me going back and listening to the full version of it to remember what it sounds like! When I was in band in high school in my sophomore year, we played Under the Double Eagle, but we only played the introduction and the second strain and the trio, I think, which is what you hear here, minus the introduction. I'd heard the full version before, but I'd forgotten what it sounded like.
@@alfysmith2171 yes there was a Lenny Breau craze once upon a time when I lived in Nashville. I’m just more into the country sound of guitar. So yes I have heard of the man.
Composed by Josef Wagner, regimental band leader in the Austro-Hungarian army. That is where the Double (scrawny) eagles came from. He was know as the Viennese March King when his cousins were the Viennese Waltz Kings.
The best version I have heard is Hank's solo version on his 1961 RCA Camden album 'the Southern Cannonball'. Does anyone have a copy they could upload???
Hank was a down to earth guitar picker. Pure and simple pickin. No string bends, no pedal board. Just pure pickin and grinnin" Chet well he could sit with most levels of guitar players. Many not that great. Chet probably played with more guitar players than one can imagine. Not only country, but other genres. We'll never see another Chet in a life time. ( or anyone even close to him).
Apparently, this was one of the first songs that Elvis Presley played for some of his high school classmates after he had brought his guitar to his wood shop class.
Of course it's great. As to Atkins and Snow, Chet once said that Hank was great to record because when he showed up, he was ready to go--no need for more rehearsing. Apparently, they were friends, though Snow's upbringing--he was an abused child and went to sea when he was 12--made him a bit tough to get close to.
Willi Bleimeister, my understanding of the sings origin is that the song was the national anthem of Austria-Hungry. I didn't think it had anything to do with communism.
Austrian marches travel well. Despite the debate, Chet Atkins thought Hank Snow was pretty good. So even if he wasn't as good as Chet Atkins, he still gets some pretty good endorsements. I wish there was a video. This must have been something to see in person.
Fantastic, although I still prefer Hank Thompsons recording on his "Number One Country and Western Band" album. Interesting that this old German marching song has become a C&W standard.
from the days when Russia still owned Alaska! people forget that alaska was "purchased" from Russia at the point of a gun! in the 1800's by sec/state Seward the deal was ridiculed as "seward's icebox" but it was nearly as large as the louisiana purchase, and at a better proportional price
john landis As I understand it this song is an old Austrian, not Russian, marching song. The Austrian emblem was a double eagle. Doesn't make much difference, it has evolved into probably the greatest C&W instrumental ever. I can't remember how many Czech, Polish, German, etc. weddings I have been to here in South Texas where they played this song as a march at the wedding party.
Well, I'd suspect it's a sympathy thing. Hank wasn't much more than Mother Maybelle Carter was on the guitar, so people want to cheer for the "underdog."
+Rob Loren Alright well, then that's why Sousa played it and it became an american standard. But this was a really prominent march in Sousa's repertoire. It's definitely a march and not an old country song, was my point (so maybe not everyone was wrong, didnt read every comment).
My dad played this song evertime he and his band played at the vfw or the eagles lodge or the Amercian Legion. He played music every weekend somewhere.
Chet could play any kind of music and have it sound classy. There are some great guitar gods out there but Chet was one of the best! RIP Mr. Atkins thanks for all your picking and thanks for posting this!
check out his tribute to the Beatles
Wonderful rendition of this old timer, in this old man's collection of LP records is this delightful combination of musicians playing UTDE. My 85-year-old ears still enjoys this great guitar tune.
My dad was picker and he played this all the time. Love hearing it again...
One of the first songs my dad taught me. I loved Hank but dad found me a teacher of Chet style and my music world opened up. Wonderful post, thank you so much!
so so love Mr Hank wish I could have seen him in person and touched that wonderful sounding old Martin
My mother wanted this song played at her funeral. She lacked 12 days of being 97 years old.
Heard a little Filipino guy play this when I was over in Subic Bay back in the 70's when I was in the Navy ..still remember his picking.He started off slow and then picked up speed and the band did as as well....never missed a note and he was just flying........The Yanks just went crazy over this guy....
two of the greatest talents ever,and without a doubt,simply bloody awesome !!!
My all time favourite guitar tune - done by two of the best in the business.. thanks
My dad played this on his Gibson mandolin znd it was awesome, wish one had it recorded he is gone now at 92
This is what country music is meant to be not that current crap!
Thanks Donald Cheers,Keith
Country music was meant to be a 19th century Austrian march? :))
better than what we got, would take Prussian and Austrian marches any day!
Dude this is an Austrian military march
So glad to have been around when these guys were alive and this first came out.
I'm always amazed at Hank Snow's talent,his guitar pickin and unique voice.Chet of course is a legend.Thanks for posting.
Hank is still one of my fav pickers and his guitar is one of my favs of all time
I have this album. It is one of my all time favorites!
Best ever. No one can top Chet Atkins.
Thanks for this fine duet on Guitar by Chet and Hank.I am definitely respectful of their immense talents.
What a great record,brilliantly played.Thanks a lot for uploading this and all the other Sir Chet and Hank tracks.Daffy,you're a star,long may you twinkle!
My granddaddy taught me how to play this - a simplified version, of course - and Wildwood Flower. He was blind, and at the time they were the best tunes I knew. The techniques a player goes through merely learning these American classics make him/her a better player. Great stuff.
Just now seeing this.. Looks like we get around to things at about the same pace... Ha! Did you ever learn it?
Those guys were SOOO good! Every note across the entire scale rings like a bell!!!
Just love the tonality of Chet's playing. It's so distinctive. I could pick him out of a crowd anywhere.
Hank Snow was an awesome flat picker! Chet, well... he is just amazing all around!
My Daddy played this all the time. Great memories
This has to be Every Guitar players favorite to play!
Actually it's not a Sousa piece. It's an Austrian march "Under dem Doppleaddler" - "Under the Double Eagle" in English. The Title refers to the two eagles on the Habsburg coat of arms. It was composed in 1893 by Josef Franz Wagner.
+Frank Lee My dad, a bluegrass picker, taught me this when I was a boy learning guitar and I always wondered what the "Double Eagle" was referring to. I thought it was something about the American Eagle, but why "double"? You have now answered a question I've had for most of my life. Thanks : - )
+Frank Lee In north central Illinois we were told(in the 50s') that the title refers to pay day; when you got paid your $20 for a weeks work. Regardless, every kid with a guitar learned it back then. Think I'll go see if my fingers can still remember it!
+FREEDOMINATOR1776 By the way the double eagle they were referring to was the $20 gold coinmade up until 1932 or so.
Wow. My granddad taught me this when I was 11, 40 yrs ago, and I've never heard that. Makes sense. Cool trivia! Thanks!
correct, thanks for the info. Souza made the tune famous because of his great marching band arrangement. I listened to the Wagner original, which is much more orchestral, I like both versions.
Lol... love that "marching band" feel that Chet put in there when he is soloing. And... love the arpeggios Chet starts throwing at 2:04!
Thanks for posting this. My grandfather was a country & western guitarist and I remember him playing this song often :)
+Rob Vector i just lost my little brother and if he tuned his back you would swear it was roy clark glen campbell he was good
One of the best I ever versions of the Double Eagle I have ever herd.
Two great,s together thank,s for the post..
love this music, it makes you feel great. my parakeet loves it too singing non stop.
It is an Austrian March composed by Josef Franz Wagner. What Messrs Snow and Atkins are plying is the trio\chorus. I first heard the tune on "Bonanza". The show played any time they had a dance scene.
It just goes to show ya what a great, class act Chet was to allow himself to be recored with Mr. Snow.. truly a labor of love.
@@alfysmith2171 - We both said exactly the same thing. For Chet to lower himself to be recorded with Snow .. must have been a labor of love, or at least good will.
If I'm not mistaken, Country and Western sound, if not the lyrics, has a lot of it's roots in German music. I may be wrong, but that's what I think. I know Tejano music has as its roots American Country music and German polka music.
You are correct.
Even though this is an old Austrian marching tune, it has evolved to be possibly the best country instrumental ever. I've been to many a wedding here in South Texas where this tune was played as a wedding march. I actually prefer Hank Thompson's version on his "Number One Country and Western Band" album from the early 60's.
You have the best strummer going along-side the best picker, what did you expect?...PERFECTION: of course...and you got it. This is it!!
Many do not know what a great guitar player Hank Snow was.
never had lessons per say either. loved the sound of his old Martin guitar
22 yo but love his unique flatpicking
@@alfysmith2171 that i knew thanks
I have played this all my life but never right, they got down good.
Chet Atkins, Hank Snow "Under The Double Eagle"
DEC 17, 2016
Lol my Grandmother still has a recording of her and my Grandfather playing this. Freakin' amazing synchronicity, too. :) Enjoyed listening to this. I haven't done so in a while. :)
Strawman8 took the words out of my mouth :-)
My Grandfather closed every show with this song, so of course it's one of my favorites!
And thank you so much for thaking the time to post it.
LOL Now you got me going back and listening to the full version of it to remember what it sounds like! When I was in band in high school in my sophomore year, we played Under the Double Eagle, but we only played the introduction and the second strain and the trio, I think, which is what you hear here, minus the introduction. I'd heard the full version before, but I'd forgotten what it sounded like.
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De kleutertijd! Ik herinnerde me zelfs de titel nog.
The double-eagle was the Austrian Empire's standard. This is an AUSTRIAN march!
Took lessons at age 70 can't play worth a !#$ but I had fun trying! you either got it or not
Nobody better today 2012 than Hank or Chet on the guitar.
@@alfysmith2171 yes there was a Lenny Breau craze once upon a time when I lived in Nashville. I’m just more into the country sound of guitar. So yes I have heard of the man.
Why does this live inside my head?
nothing to debate, i liked the hell out of it.
Composed by Josef Wagner, regimental band leader in the Austro-Hungarian army. That is where the Double (scrawny) eagles came from. He was know as the Viennese March King when his cousins were the Viennese Waltz Kings.
You're right Frank Lee. It's a Wagner piece. Listen to a full symphony orchestra version. Fantastic.
Josef Franz Wagner the Austrian March King, not Richard Wagner the Opera writer.
The best version I have heard is Hank's solo version on his 1961 RCA Camden album 'the Southern Cannonball'. Does anyone have a copy they could upload???
Great marching tune.Never heard played on guitars.
Wonderful
Hank was a down to earth guitar picker. Pure and simple pickin. No string bends, no pedal board. Just pure pickin and grinnin" Chet well he could sit with most levels of guitar players. Many not that great. Chet probably played with more guitar players than one can imagine. Not only country, but other genres. We'll never see another Chet in a life time. ( or anyone even close to him).
beautiful.
Apparently, this was one of the first songs that Elvis Presley played for some of his high school classmates after he had brought his guitar to his wood shop class.
Real country music!!!
Roger, for myself, I gotta admit, I'm 70 and hopeless. I wish you luck.
This is great,but does anyone have this tune played by Hank without Chet,Iused to have it in the 60s
Of course it's great. As to Atkins and Snow, Chet once said that Hank was great to record because when he showed up, he was ready to go--no need for more rehearsing. Apparently, they were friends, though Snow's upbringing--he was an abused child and went to sea when he was 12--made him a bit tough to get close to.
Some people are just born to play guitar I just wish I was one of them
that is the way I feel about drums
Willi Bleimeister, my understanding of the sings origin is that the song was the national anthem of Austria-Hungry. I didn't think it had anything to do with communism.
THis is great but so is Doc Watson and his son Merle picking this tune.
doc and Merle are my fav , all time version .
Is it okay if I stop to be overwhelmed for a bit?
Austrian marches travel well.
Despite the debate, Chet Atkins thought Hank Snow was pretty good. So even if he wasn't as good as Chet Atkins, he still gets some pretty good endorsements.
I wish there was a video. This must have been something to see in person.
I take pride in remembering how I taught it to a much better guitar player than I. I hope he used it well.
This amazing master is playing his own melody while playing lead. (One take)
boney I love it.
am bumed they took down one of my fav songs the two of them did called Tippy Toeing. RATS
HAnks guitar playing was so ignored by the big cats !! He was quite incredible and nothing electric which is true playing !!!
Fantastic, although I still prefer Hank Thompsons recording on his "Number One Country and Western Band" album. Interesting that this old German marching song has become a C&W standard.
from the days when Russia still owned Alaska! people forget that alaska was "purchased" from Russia at the point of a gun!
in the 1800's by sec/state Seward the deal was ridiculed as "seward's icebox" but it was nearly as large as the louisiana purchase, and at a better proportional price
john landis As I understand it this song is an old Austrian, not Russian, marching song. The Austrian emblem was a double eagle. Doesn't make much difference, it has evolved into probably the greatest C&W instrumental ever. I can't remember how many Czech, Polish, German, etc. weddings I have been to here in South Texas where they played this song as a march at the wedding party.
+john landis me i dont care who posted it i just remember them and if i like it i play it .
+michael ryan do you understand fuck you .
Jan, I HEAR you. I love art and music, but I aunt got talent for neither
Jerry Coval im trying to learn to play my dobro im 71
+Roger Huff Good for you ..
Yeeehaaaa😂
👏🏻😊
When you want to invade italy but you live in north carolina
Hank DOESNT pick ,he flys, Chet is no slouch eiether
Hank and his stiff arm approach -
Now that's funny Mrgggg. Wrong, but funny.
Well, I'd suspect it's a sympathy thing. Hank wasn't much more than Mother Maybelle Carter was on the guitar, so people want to cheer for the "underdog."
You guys are all wrong. It's Sousa. Brush up on your marches folks.
+Sir Dettle, Sorry Sir...I agree with Feste. Sousa played it, but it was written by Joseph Wagner, the Austrian March King!
+Rob Loren Alright well, then that's why Sousa played it and it became an american standard. But this was a really prominent march in Sousa's repertoire. It's definitely a march and not an old country song, was my point (so maybe not everyone was wrong, didnt read every comment).
It sounds like Chet is playing with a kindergarden student. Hank needs some lessons for sure.