Starting out as a true child prodigy, Ricky Skaggs is absolutely one of the most talented musicians of all time in any genre of music. He played with Bill Stanley at age 6 and Flatt and Scruggs at age 7. Definitely a national treasure and a gift to humankind. His music and influence will live on and be enjoyed by many generations to come.
Why oh why did break dancing to bluegrass or country never become a thing ? Not a country fan but this song and video is classic. I am almost 53 in August and used to watch this as a 16 year old. I mainly listened to R&B and BET soul ( Alexander O'Neal, Prince, Freddie Jackson, Jasper Isley Jasper, Dennis Edwards) and MTV hair metal and rock (Hooters, Billy Idol, Genesis, Scandal, Chicago, Billy Squier, Van Halen, Rush, Heart, Emerson Lake and Powell) but VH1 used to play this and it was one of my favorite videos. No matter what music you like, you cannot help but admire Ricky's skill here on that banjo and guitar.
Honestly people do break dance ,pop lock, and do the soul train dance line to country music.They just do it in the privacy of their home, party's etc...I do it all the time.Don't follow mainstream media. MUSIC IS MUSIC!!!!
A lot of us city slickers who grew up in NYC really liked this stuff. Some of my earliest memories as a kid are of Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell playing in the house alongside Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones. That was before corporate radio turned us all into separate tribes who only listen to one genre of music.
like Tim McGraw said " i had my favorite stations, the ones that played them all, country soul and rock n roll, what happened to those times?" on another, more interesting note, i was watching another bluegrass song and a commenter from Japan said they are saddened by the fact bluegrass became an underground genre because they miss it in japan.
Ricky and Bill both signed my mandolin and I opened up for Ricky in the 90's. His fiddle player is the nicest guy ever. These guys made unfathomable contributions to American music. His bassist somehow knew a friend of mine I played music with in college. Small crazy beautiful tragic and fleeting life we live.
You're getting way above your raisin' son. If Bill Monroe walked into a room and told me that I'd probably cry. BTW the "Uncle Pen" nod, brilliant! How the hell did you get Mayor Ed to participate, let alone portray a cabbie! Everything about this video is incredible. Thanks Mr. Ricky.
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The pure musicianship in this song is off the frigin' chart! I grew up on the Country Gentlemen and the Seldom Scene, both had Ricky Skaggs playing various instruments, at various times in the Northern Virginia area in the 70s. What a talented man, with an amazing band to boot.
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Anybody been lucky enough to meet Ricky Skaggs? I was - what a genuinely nice man, so pleasant to talk with. Down to Earth, never ruined by the spotlight.
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At 1:45, that's Ed Koch, the mayor of New York. He would later become the judge on The People's Court on September 8, 1997. The show expanded from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, and former New York newscaster Carol Martin of WCBS-TV hosted from a studio, with Harvey Levin serving as co-host. Curt Chaplin became the announcer, and appeared on camera as the court reporter. In 1998, Carol Martin left the show, and Levin became the sole host. Ed Koch stayed as the judge on The People's Court until June 25, 1999.
Koch led NYC through some turbulent times. Things were pretty grim around the time this video was made (though not as bad as the late seventies) but you can see the city's greatness here.
Ricky Skaggs and Bill Monroe being a part of this awesome song are almost the everything that I want in country Music today, and that's saying something.
I have pictures of a very young Uncle Penn standing under an oak tree in my grandmothers front yard in TN playing his mandolin and picking out a tune with my grand daddy and great uncle. I miss all of them, they were wonderful people. Bill Monroe and others like him were just mountain folks to us.
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Ricky skags is a very talented singer and he has these magical voice and lyric that I Love His songs, Will never be forgotten in this world. How long have you been listening to Ricky songs?
Ahhh how have I never seen this video??!!! Amazing. Bill Monroe getting up to dance with the b-boy kids on the subway is just beyond awesome. Love Ricky Skaggs and this mind-blowing vid!
Ricky skags is a very talented singer and he has these magical voice and lyric that I Love His songs, Will never be forgotten in this world. How long have you been listening to Ricky songs?
For real! I don't even like country music but I heard this for the first time yesterday and it's probably one of the coolest songs I've ever heard. Incredible musicianship.
Oh my goodness, I hadn't seen this music video since I was a little girl. I forgot Mayor Koch was in it and actor David Keith at the end. Thanks for the memories! Back when music videos were fun to watch.
This video was in regular rotation on VH1 when it first launched in 1985. I was a young man from rust belt Ohio, and both bluegrass and NYC were foreign to me. But I got a huge kick from the video.
When I was kid I asked my dad why they didn't play this music on the radio....he simply said, in a harsh demeanor..."they don't play good music on the radio!"
A lot of '80s country music hasn't held up, but Ricky Skaggs' hits sure have. The video makes me a little bit sad, in a way. Americans have become so polarized that a video joyously celebrating red-state bluegrass music *and* blue-state New York City likely wouldn't be made today.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. Ricky Scaggs singing any song that he sings. His voice is phenomenal and unique in every way possible. A FANTASTIC singer and entertainer who can certainly play many instruments. A true Classic and a Genius. ELIZABETH in SCOTLAND. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ricky skags is a very talented singer and he has these magical voice and lyric that I Love His songs, Will never be forgotten in this world. How long have you been listening to Ricky songs?
I clicked on 1985 CMA Awards Show on here and this was the opening number...Mind Blown. Here to see how the studio version holds up. Adding to library now...and getting up to practice more...lots and lots and lots more. Golly.
I grew up in Kentucky, my Mom played guitar, her brother and sister played banjo! Grew up with fiddles, banjos and guitars all playing in the house! Had so much fun growing up!
Ricky Skaggs has ALWAYS been my favorite Country Artist!. My Grandfather would sing every Ricky Skaggs song to me then after I learned the words he stopped singing to me until he learned of new music. That was our connection, and He was teaching me how to talk and sing. I was so little, that was years ago, but I still remember it!. RIP "Grandpa I love you!."
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So cool they had New York Mayor Ed Koch leaning against the yellow cab in this video. At 4:18 I thought Ricky would say "well, that's all folks, see you next time." Awesome guitar lick!
I know Skaggs. but I happened to listen to this song for the first time. What a great songs! I cannot be a city slicker. I'm just a hill-billy. Anyway, it's a fab song. I love it!
I remember seeing this video on CMT,The Nashville Network & VH-1 back in 85 and it's still a hoot to watch. Thank you Ken Burns for reminding me of this great video.
Don’t wanna be no hog caller but this is an awesome song Ian’s Reminds me of my Daddy may he Rest In Peace. He’d always say “ you’re pretty smart for a country girl to keep me grounded when I made good grades in school as a kid.
❤ "Uncle Bill Monroe" was like an uncle to me. He used to pat me on the head and call me his little pet. I miss him! ❤ I like this one and Ricky's "Honey Won't You Open that Door"
Ricky skags is a very talented singer and him has these magical voice and lyric that I Love his songs, Will never be forgotten in this world. How long have you been listening to Ricky songs?
As a picker, skaggs has to be a guitar god in some sort. This type of skill and picking is something equal to the magnitude of EVH and dare I say George lynch lol
There are a lot of Bluegrass/metalhead crossovers. When I toured the folks scene a lot of folkies were metal heads who didn't want to carry the marshall stack anymore....haha
@@SanderDavidNorris I've never felt a celebrity's death until now. I heard "dance the night away" and thought I was going to tear up. So horrible the world will never hear those strings move lively again.
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@@seanmonroe442 I bought Ricky's book at a Mom and Pop bookstore recently to celebrate my 1st month of soberty. It's an excellent read.... even on company time. Ricky's music is inspiring and beautiful and always country with touches of bluegrass!!!
I have been hearing this song ever since Skaggs released it in the mid '80s. I always thought that he wrote it. Just found out today that it was actually written (co-written) by a Brit and Skaggs' version is a cover version.🤯
Saw Bill Monroe play at a local bar back in the 80's. Met him back in the kitchen while he was waiting to go out and play to about 25 people, I knew the owner. He was a great guy, let me hold and pick on his mandolin and I got his autograph of course !!
love you Ricky Skaggs.. i live in big city Chicago since July 2009, but originally a Texas country girl... and no where I live will take out the Texan or country girl out of me :)
I love me some bluegrass and this is a great cover of an Albert Lee song. I heard on a podcast that Ricky and Albert used to play together. That's something I'd like to see. Haha
God my mom loved this stuff, when I was young I hated it, when I was old I didn't understand it, now that Im older I love it, many life is such a sadistic journey.
Exact same here. I didn't like bluegrass much at all when I was a kid, but being from the hills of SW Virginia, my dad loved it; he died when I was 15, and now that I'm 54, I so wish I'd shared his love then as I do now...
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I did some work at Possum Point power station. One of the engineers told me Ricky used to work there. The story is his supervisor told him that "your going to work or music." He chose the music, Probably good choice. Im not sure if that is true or not, but sounds good.
i never heard of this guy.. just decided too look him up after seeing him play with flatt and scruggs as a little kid and play amazing.. so i had to look him up! this isnt my type of music but he can sure play!!
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Starting out as a true child prodigy, Ricky Skaggs is absolutely one of the most talented musicians of all time in any genre of music. He played with Bill Stanley at age 6 and Flatt and Scruggs at age 7. Definitely a national treasure and a gift to humankind. His music and influence will live on and be enjoyed by many generations to come.
Ricky Skaggs is a douche
Yes! And of course bill Monroe.
Ricky and Keith Whitley played with Ralph Stanley when they were teenagers. Ricky and Keith recorded an album together as teens. Love them both!
@@jameswest191 He used to be %100
and of course uncle Penn. Jk who was that old fart
Why oh why did break dancing to bluegrass or country never become a thing ? Not a country fan but this song and video is classic. I am almost 53 in August and used to watch this as a 16 year old. I mainly listened to R&B and BET soul ( Alexander O'Neal, Prince, Freddie Jackson, Jasper Isley Jasper, Dennis Edwards) and MTV hair metal and rock (Hooters, Billy Idol, Genesis, Scandal, Chicago, Billy Squier, Van Halen, Rush, Heart, Emerson Lake and Powell) but VH1 used to play this and it was one of my favorite videos. No matter what music you like, you cannot help but admire Ricky's skill here on that banjo and guitar.
Honestly people do break dance ,pop lock, and do the soul train dance line to country music.They just do it in the privacy of their home, party's etc...I do it all the time.Don't follow mainstream media. MUSIC IS MUSIC!!!!
A lot of us city slickers who grew up in NYC really liked this stuff. Some of my earliest memories as a kid are of Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell playing in the house alongside Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones. That was before corporate radio turned us all into separate tribes who only listen to one genre of music.
Amen to that. Great music is great music no matter the genre
like Tim McGraw said " i had my favorite stations, the ones that played them all, country soul and rock n roll, what happened to those times?"
on another, more interesting note, i was watching another bluegrass song and a commenter from Japan said they are saddened by the fact bluegrass became an underground genre because they miss it in japan.
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@@davidkintzer1604 The Japanese are really hip! They know our music better than we do and every performer wants to play there!
best comment sir
Dayyum, Uncle Pen's got the moves ! Those taps are awesome. Wish all races, age groups and music could come together like this again.
Ricky and Bill both signed my mandolin and I opened up for Ricky in the 90's. His fiddle player is the nicest guy ever. These guys made unfathomable contributions to American music. His bassist somehow knew a friend of mine I played music with in college. Small crazy beautiful tragic and fleeting life we live.
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I always liked the part with Ed Koch talkin bout being a country boy. 🤣
I love how this video commits so completely to both SUPER country *and* SUPER NYC.
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You're getting way above your raisin' son. If Bill Monroe walked into a room and told me that I'd probably cry. BTW the "Uncle Pen" nod, brilliant! How the hell did you get Mayor Ed to participate, let alone portray a cabbie! Everything about this video is incredible. Thanks Mr. Ricky.
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@@rickyskaggs3205 Mr. Skaggs, thank you, but I believe I should respect your privacy.
Also the nod to "Take the A Train" at the end. Brilliant.
The pure musicianship in this song is off the frigin' chart! I grew up on the Country Gentlemen and the Seldom Scene, both had Ricky Skaggs playing various instruments, at various times in the Northern Virginia area in the 70s. What a talented man, with an amazing band to boot.
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One of my fave songs by Ricky. It never gets old. Hands up if you're listening in 2024.
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David Kieth couldn’t get a best supporting actor Oscar for An Officer And A Gentleman.
Fun fact - the taxi driver in this video is a cameo by the then mayor of NYC Ed Koch. Fun video. Amazing musician.
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Anybody been lucky enough to meet Ricky Skaggs? I was - what a genuinely nice man, so pleasant to talk with. Down to Earth, never ruined by the spotlight.
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At 1:45, that's Ed Koch, the mayor of New York. He would later become the judge on The People's Court on September 8, 1997. The show expanded from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, and former New York newscaster Carol Martin of WCBS-TV hosted from a studio, with Harvey Levin serving as co-host. Curt Chaplin became the announcer, and appeared on camera as the court reporter. In 1998, Carol Martin left the show, and Levin became the sole host. Ed Koch stayed as the judge on The People's Court until June 25, 1999.
Koch led NYC through some turbulent times. Things were pretty grim around the time this video was made (though not as bad as the late seventies) but you can see the city's greatness here.
Ricky Skaggs and Bill Monroe being a part of this awesome song are almost the everything that I want in country Music today, and that's saying something.
I met Bill Monroe and got his autograph when I was a teenager. Thank you DAD! Miss You Both!!!!!!!!!!!
Radio had no clue what we liked this is true excellence.. Great to see Uncle Penn dancing!!
I have pictures of a very young Uncle Penn standing under an oak tree in my grandmothers front yard in TN playing his mandolin and picking out a tune with my grand daddy and great uncle. I miss all of them, they were wonderful people. Bill Monroe and others like him were just mountain folks to us.
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Amazing picking and singing by Ricky and such fun watching legendary father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, dancing on the subway! Fabulous!!!!
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Ricky skags is a very talented singer and he has these magical voice and lyric that I Love His songs, Will never be forgotten in this world. How long have you been listening to Ricky songs?
I never get tired of watching Bill Monroe dance on the subway. I love watching him show 'em how it's really done. :)
Ahhh how have I never seen this video??!!! Amazing. Bill Monroe getting up to dance with the b-boy kids on the subway is just beyond awesome. Love Ricky Skaggs and this mind-blowing vid!
Ricky skags is a very talented singer and he has these magical voice and lyric that I Love His songs, Will never be forgotten in this world. How long have you been listening to Ricky songs?
Was never much of a Country music fan, but THIS is my go-to for Country music. Respect to Ricky Scaggs and all the musicians in this song. 👏
Ricky is one of the best to play any stringed instrument, absolute legend
I listen to Jazz, blues and R&B; but I am from Mississippi. The first time I heard this song it was being back at home 👍🏾 HERE'S TO RICKY SKAGGS
My grandpa died when my Dad was 12, and this is the last song he showed him. I myself feel like a country boy at heart.
Bless your grandpa! ❤
An hour ago I had never heard that song and now I can't stop listening to it. Awesome.
Dale Lee Cooper you would love Albert lees version! He wrote this great song!
@@loganrameyproductions I've just listened to it and you were right, great version! Thx :)
For real! I don't even like country music but I heard this for the first time yesterday and it's probably one of the coolest songs I've ever heard. Incredible musicianship.
A year & an hour ago! Damn catchy isn't it!
@@nutster9000 A year, a month and an hour ago, it sure is catchy!
Oh my goodness, I hadn't seen this music video since I was a little girl. I forgot Mayor Koch was in it and actor David Keith at the end. Thanks for the memories! Back when music videos were fun to watch.
This video was in regular rotation on VH1 when it first launched in 1985.
I was a young man from rust belt Ohio, and both bluegrass and NYC were foreign to me.
But I got a huge kick from the video.
Well this was a bucket full of FUN! Cool video! and Ricky Skaggs is outstanding!
GREAT Albert Lee cover!
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When I was kid I asked my dad why they didn't play this music on the radio....he simply said, in a harsh demeanor..."they don't play good music on the radio!"
GOTTA *KICK OUTTA THAT INDEED I DID.*
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Not sure where you’re from, but this was on the radio where I grew up
Lol
They still play this song on the radio on 106.3 The Wolf in Oklahoma Enid
A lot of '80s country music hasn't held up, but Ricky Skaggs' hits sure have.
The video makes me a little bit sad, in a way. Americans have become so polarized that a video joyously celebrating red-state bluegrass music *and* blue-state New York City likely wouldn't be made today.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. Ricky Scaggs singing any song that he sings. His voice is phenomenal and unique in every way possible. A FANTASTIC singer and entertainer who can certainly play many instruments. A true Classic and a Genius. ELIZABETH in SCOTLAND. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ricky skags is a very talented singer and he has these magical voice and lyric that I Love His songs, Will never be forgotten in this world. How long have you been listening to Ricky songs?
I clicked on 1985 CMA Awards Show on here and this was the opening number...Mind Blown. Here to see how the studio version holds up. Adding to library now...and getting up to practice more...lots and lots and lots more.
Golly.
I grew up in Kentucky, my Mom played guitar, her brother and sister played banjo! Grew up with fiddles, banjos and guitars all playing in the house! Had so much fun growing up!
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I have heard this song a million times but somehow never saw the video until this morning. Freakin' AWESOME! This SO put a smile on my face.
"Ricky Skaggs live on the BBC" edition is a thousand times better....no stupid dancers..just PURE musicianship of the HIGHEST level!
Shut up 😂
Ricky Skaggs has ALWAYS been my favorite Country Artist!. My Grandfather would sing every Ricky Skaggs song to me then after I learned the words he stopped singing to me until he learned of new music. That was our connection, and He was teaching me how to talk and sing. I was so little, that was years ago, but I still remember it!. RIP "Grandpa I love you!."
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I haven't heard that song from Ricky Skaggs in a long time. Go ahead Ricky Boy.
35 years ago
NO way.
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So cool they had New York Mayor Ed Koch leaning against the yellow cab in this video. At 4:18 I thought Ricky would say "well, that's all folks, see you next time." Awesome guitar lick!
4:15 That’s all folks ! The fact he ends with that is the cherry on top of this awesome song
I know Skaggs. but I happened to listen to this song for the first time. What a great songs! I cannot be a city slicker. I'm just a hill-billy. Anyway, it's a fab song. I love it!
A #1 hit for Ricky Skaggs on the Country & Western charts. It was the 759th #1 C&W song of the Rock Era.
Incredible uplifting video! This should go in the Time Capsule.
The choreography of this video is bananas!
My dad used to listen to Ricky when I was very small. I love listening to him now and I’m 44. ❤️ What I’d do to be a country star back then!
I remember seeing this video on CMT,The Nashville Network & VH-1 back in 85 and it's still a hoot to watch. Thank you Ken Burns for reminding me of this great video.
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Me and Papa sure did jam out to this ,in 85 ,sippin coffee ,wish I heard it more on the radio
The backing band on this, along with Ricky himself, are straight FIRE
this will never ever get old. always a good one. play it literally at any moment and I WILL jam lol
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Drake shooting his shot on RUclips lmao
I finally get to see Ricky at the Grand Old Opry on the 11th of April this year. Super excited to see one of my favorite pickers of all time!
Never get tired of this one! Always make me grin from start to finish! Epic!💪👌😊
Saw him and his band couple weeks ago. Incredible. Was hoping he would sing this song but didn't. Would sure see him again.
Rick Skaggs is the real deal and was a real nice guy.this was nashville.
Raymond Bowers was is the key word there
@@419buckeye7he's still a nice guy
I'm a big fan of Ricky Skaggs and love this song. I also really like how all the members of his band get highlighted.
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Don’t wanna be no hog caller but this is an awesome song Ian’s Reminds me of my Daddy may he Rest In Peace. He’d always say “ you’re pretty smart for a country girl to keep me grounded when I made good grades in school as a kid.
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@@Fredjohnson2920 it’s cold here, I’m ready for warmer weather . Other than that thankful to be alive.
@@maryannproffitt44 it must be really code there I am sorry about that Mary
@@maryannproffitt44 where exactly are you located??
Ken Burns' documentary on PBS brought me here...thanks, Ken!
Wow, i have always loved this song but I never saw the video. It has aged perfectly, I don't know what I expected but it wasn't this. Classic
One of my favorite videos of all time.
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This has got to be the fastest country song I've ever heard.
No Lie?? *Stick around a spell youngin'. Chances are real good you AIN'T SEEN NUTTIN YET......*
Wrong brother....fastest is Doug Kershaw. Orange blossom special..
Nope...They were much faster when Flatt and Scruggs played
Because it's not country, it's Blue Grass.
have u ever heard foggy mountain breakdown?
I distinctly remember hearing this as a 7yr old and thinking wow what's that? Never got over how good he is.
I mainly listen to electronic and techno, but this is dope. He’s really going at it!
Good music is good music in any genre! I like electronic and techno as well, also prog, jazz, metal and many more
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❤ "Uncle Bill Monroe" was like an uncle to me. He used to pat me on the head and call me his little pet. I miss him! ❤
I like this one and Ricky's "Honey Won't You Open that Door"
Probably one of the greatest country songs that features the most ridiculous shredding from all instruments.
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America: Let's be this again.
Happy Birthday today, Ricky! Celebrating a special birthday today and you have reached a milestone.
Great to see Bill Monroe as Uncle Pendelton Vandiver. Ricky is a bluegrass boy at heart now.
I love it! All races and a love for country! Woot!
man I can be this metal as I want but I can't run from my roots. Ricky skaggs and his banjo player are metal as hell anyways 😂😂
I was country when country wasn't cool in 1985, but I have never seen the video until now! Silly me. How cool!!
Yer just a counnntryyy boy, coounntryyy boyyy who faaaarrts
Still one of the best videos of the 80s
Loved seeing Ricky and Friends do this on the 2018 CMA Awards!
Yes, Ricky was Outstanding!
The back round vocals sound the same here then on CMAs . So the kids doing it wasn't really singing it . It was fill in.
But love the song
I WOOD HAVE ENJOYED THE MUSICAL PORTION OF THAT.
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I’m so glad I was reintroduced to this thanks to Ken Burns. God Bless him and Bill Monroe
I just watched the last episode and came straight here for the same reason.
Watched all of them
This guy gay
@@drippy2120 Kane Brown?
Another good Singer from my Home State of Kentucky
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Ricky skags is a very talented singer and him has these magical voice and lyric that I Love his songs, Will never be forgotten in this world. How long have you been listening to Ricky songs?
As a picker, skaggs has to be a guitar god in some sort. This type of skill and picking is something equal to the magnitude of EVH and dare I say George lynch lol
There are a lot of Bluegrass/metalhead crossovers. When I toured the folks scene a lot of folkies were metal heads who didn't want to carry the marshall stack anymore....haha
@@luckymurphy5 I can relate. My playing has changed so much. I've went from tapping and sweep picking to more bends and finger picking.
RIP EVH
@@SanderDavidNorris I've never felt a celebrity's death until now. I heard "dance the night away" and thought I was going to tear up. So horrible the world will never hear those strings move lively again.
Steve Morse plays this stuff.
I use to listen to a ton of Danny Gatton as well RIP. A lot of these country guys are master shredders
What a fun tribute to the great Bill Monroe! 💕
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Impossible not to smile watching this
That banjo part was amazing
Love it when the uncle got up in the subway and started dancing. He’s had ENOUGH!!
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Founder of Bluegrass
Ricky, thank you for teaching me how to do harmonies. It's the way I learned how to sing.
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Uncle pen" billy monroe" this is music.
Ricky skaggs was my favourite, still is
This video is hilarious! Ricky Skaggs is super-talented--and Bill Monroe was pretty spry, for a guy his age!😊💒
Bill passed in 96'
@@dennyshonda this was made in 85
Ricky is my Cousin and at family reunions he and the Whites will have a little awesome mini concert
@@seanmonroe442 I bought Ricky's book at a Mom and Pop bookstore recently to celebrate my 1st month of soberty. It's an excellent read.... even on company time. Ricky's music is inspiring and beautiful and always country with touches of bluegrass!!!
Bill was 74 here. He was born in 1911, and this came out in 1985. Do the math.
Ricky skaggs is one of the greatest country singer😊
I have been hearing this song ever since Skaggs released it in the mid '80s. I always thought that he wrote it. Just found out today that it was actually written (co-written) by a Brit and Skaggs' version is a cover version.🤯
Well everybody, this is how music is done. Gettin it!!!
I enjoyed this video, and I'm loving Ricky Skaggs's memoir, Kentucky Traveler: My Life in Music.
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Love seeing Bill Monroe:)
It's hard to believe that Bill's been gone for nearly 30 years now.
Loved the dancing humor energy and of course awesome music!
Saw Bill Monroe play at a local bar back in the 80's. Met him back in the kitchen while he was waiting to go out and play to about 25 people, I knew the owner. He was a great guy, let me hold and pick on his mandolin and I got his autograph of course !!
love you Ricky Skaggs.. i live in big city Chicago since July 2009, but originally a Texas country girl... and no where I live will take out the Texan or country girl out of me :)
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I love this video, it should be a musical scene in a movie!!!
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Love this song and the video. Cannot listen/watch without getting the old feet moving. Often with a tear or two.
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Thank you, Ken Burns!!
I love me some bluegrass and this is a great cover of an Albert Lee song. I heard on a podcast that Ricky and Albert used to play together. That's something I'd like to see. Haha
I saw Albert perform this song when he was on tour with the Everly Brothers. He fronted their band, and they let him do this song!
God my mom loved this stuff, when I was young I hated it, when I was old I didn't understand it, now that Im older I love it, many life is such a sadistic journey.
Exact same here. I didn't like bluegrass much at all when I was a kid, but being from the hills of SW Virginia, my dad loved it; he died when I was 15, and now that I'm 54, I so wish I'd shared his love then as I do now...
I love this song and really like Ricky skaggs one of my favorite bluegrass singers 🙂🍻🍺🍺
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I did some work at Possum Point power station. One of the engineers told me Ricky used to work there. The story is his supervisor told him that "your going to work or music." He chose the music, Probably good choice. Im not sure if that is true or not, but sounds good.
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i never heard of this guy.. just decided too look him up after seeing him play with flatt and scruggs as a little kid and play amazing.. so i had to look him up! this isnt my type of music but he can sure play!!
As a guitarist, that guitar solo is not easy to learn.
I don't listen to a lot of Bluegrass, but I remember when VH1 played Country Boy a lot. I still love listening to this.
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Man, it was so great back then, but we took it for granted.
Fun fact..my dad is Jim White. My dad knew Ricky in Ohio and Ricky also knew my grandpa Bob White. My dad and Ricky would be pick in’ and grinnin’
I’ll always be a country boy no matter what!
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Guitar skills extraordinaire....