My dad Henry H.Smith was the original songwriter to A Face in the Crowd. Larry Sparks performed the song for years. Thank you for all of the wonderful comments. It was wrote for my brother Ronnie who fell in love with a much older women who was a friend of the families. On Cindy's wedding day my brother gave her a pale yellow rose he stole from the landlords property where the wedding was held. He was 10 and she was 23. His first love and crush
April Cole Thank you for your Dad's song. Larry's voice is awesome but without the lyrics, the song would never be. Thanks to your brother for the inspiration. Thankyou from the rest of us.
@Marsha Bennett That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@@larrysparks897 A very long time, probably way back since the 1980’s. The last time we saw you at a festival was in Cherokee, NC in 2016. If things work out, we hope to make your show at the Roadheaver Boys Ranch in Palatka, FL in February. We live about an hour away.
THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS ABOUT MY UNCLE LARRY. HE IS OUR MOTHER'S YOUNGEST BROTHER (BABY BROTHER) AND WE AGREE THAT HE'S THE BEST IN THE BLUEGRASS FIELD AND CANNOT BE TOPPED!!! ❤️❤️❤️
THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS ABOUT MY UNCLE LARRY. HE IS OUR MOTHER'S YOUNGEST BROTHER (BABY BROTHER) AND WE AGREE THAT HE IS THE BEST IN THE BLUEGRASS FIELD AND CANNOT BE TOPPED!!! ❤️❤️❤️
No better grass singer. LARRY!!! Just saw him at the Station(Nashville) after seeing him lots of other times.... it was UNREAL!!! This guy is in his prime...if you ever get the chance to see this living legend...do it!!! THE BEST IN THE BIZZ!!!...... Long live Bluegrass
I went to Denton NC to see Doyale Lawsone And QuickSilver Larry Sparks was the last person to sing. Larry Made my day that day. Good job Larry Keep up the good work!😋
@Katie the husky Cutie That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@@karenhailey4 That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Debbie Capehart That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Deborah DeWitt That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Betty Knight That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Daisy Martin That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Shay S. That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@@RedistaNashville Thank you once again for your love and the affection you’ve shown towards my music,I really appreciate that. I’ve been a passionate, affectionate and a loyal singer🎶. Do you mind if we text somewhere private?
Our singer in our band ccand7, Harry logan meade, past away 2011, sang Larry's songs. thank you Ever so kindly. May God keep you and your music Blessed.. Cobb'
@Diana Ritchie That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
No one - and I mean no one - can put as much feeling and style into singing a Bluegrass song or any other for that matter , as Larry Sparks. Just watch the way he shrugs his shoulders to emphasise a lyric. And those simple ( by todays standards ) but so effective guitar licks of his. You just can't stop re watching his videos over and over again. Thanks for this Mr. Willis Mike in Ontario
@Janice Rice That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@pat ryan That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Herman Bekker That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Mary Jane That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Patty Davis That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Irene Doyle That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@@larrysparks897 thanks Well I started going to Bluegrass Festivals over 25 years ago, so I'd say about that long 😉 Also love Blue Virginia Blues, Rank Strangers, Tennessee 1949, Don't neglect the rose, but A face in the crowd is my most favorite of all time 😉 thank you again Irene
@@IreneDoyle Thank you once again for your love and the affection you’ve shown towards my music,I really appreciate that. I’ve been a passionate, affectionate and a loyal singer🎶. Do you mind if we text somewhere private?
@Anna Franklin That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@Marie Mccarter That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Larry's voice is the heart and soul of bluegrass. So much emotion in every phrase and note.
My dad Henry H.Smith was the original songwriter to A Face in the Crowd. Larry Sparks performed the song for years. Thank you for all of the wonderful comments. It was wrote for my brother Ronnie who fell in love with a much older women who was a friend of the families. On Cindy's wedding day my brother gave her a pale yellow rose he stole from the landlords property where the wedding was held. He was 10 and she was 23. His first love and crush
Awesome story! Thanks for sharing it!
Thanks April......very interesting.
Thanks for that April
very true song the eyes aint what chooses the love its the heart when its true and nothing cant change that and age is just a number
April Cole Thank you for your Dad's song. Larry's voice is awesome but without the lyrics, the song would never be. Thanks to your brother for the inspiration. Thankyou from the rest of us.
Larry Sparks has the most soulful voice in bluegrass music! No one can even come close...We love you Larry!
@Marsha Bennett That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@@larrysparks897 A very long time, probably way back since the 1980’s. The last time we saw you at a festival was in Cherokee, NC in 2016. If things work out, we hope to make your show at the Roadheaver Boys Ranch in Palatka, FL in February. We live about an hour away.
THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS ABOUT MY UNCLE LARRY. HE IS OUR MOTHER'S YOUNGEST BROTHER (BABY BROTHER) AND WE AGREE THAT HE'S THE BEST IN THE BLUEGRASS FIELD AND CANNOT BE TOPPED!!! ❤️❤️❤️
One of Larry's best songs. Big fan forever. He was always top shelf.
I'm crying this Sunday morning listing to this song.I love it so much🙏🙏💞
Yes, Larry Sparks is a National Treasure of Bluegrass...thanks, Larry
I sent him 2
Been around a long time.
Larry Sparks is a national treasure.
One of the best voices in bluegrass music!!
I agree Larry Sparks is one great man I love his music and love to see him in person he does a great show
THANK YOU FOR THE KIND WORDS ABOUT MY UNCLE LARRY. HE IS OUR MOTHER'S YOUNGEST BROTHER (BABY BROTHER) AND WE AGREE THAT HE IS THE BEST IN THE BLUEGRASS FIELD AND CANNOT BE TOPPED!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Larry's band has a very young but talented group of very fine musicians. Great Job guys
This is the kind of music from USA which you seldom hear in Europe. The soul of America. Wonderful.
No better grass singer. LARRY!!! Just saw him at the Station(Nashville) after seeing him lots of other times.... it was UNREAL!!! This guy is in his prime...if you ever get the chance to see this living legend...do it!!! THE BEST IN THE BIZZ!!!...... Long live Bluegrass
Larry Sparks - guitar, Virgil Bowlin -bass, Scott Napier - mandolin, Josh McMurray - banjo
who was the woman that sang backup about this time with larry sparks
Larry Sparks is one of the best of the best. Great post.
CARL
It dont get no better than that.
I went to Denton NC to see Doyale Lawsone And QuickSilver Larry Sparks was the last person to sing. Larry Made my day that day. Good job Larry Keep up the good work!😋
@Katie the husky Cutie That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Larry seems like an old friend, cause I went to festivals years ago and enjoyed his music. time sure flys. riched52
Perfecto!
🎻🎤
@@karenhailey4 That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
The young man playing that mandolin, is extremely talented.
His voice gets better and better!
Beautiful song.
My Husband and I both cry when we hear this beautiful song as we hear the song unfolding a Love story!
@Debbie Capehart That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Love Larry Sparks God blessed him. He must be humble man
Just One of the Finest BlueGrass Groups ever hit the Stage
May God Bless an Keep him Singing for ever!!!!
9/25 - Happy Birthday Larry! A bluegrass living legend in my book. He's the real deal bluegrass. He nails this song!
very true
@Deborah DeWitt That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
MY BABY BROTHERS FAVORITE SONG ,LORD I STILL HURT HE HAS BEEN GONE SIENCE JUNE 1999 BUT THE PAIN REMAINS
@Betty Knight That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Who in their right mind would give this a thumbs down...??? Oh wait! Answered my own question!
just beautiful, touches deep in your heart, what a voice
@Daisy Martin That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Need to remove your comments . This is not Larry Sparks
My absolute favorite traditional bluegrass singer singing my favorite song...PERFECTION! Thanks for sharing!
@Shay S. That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@@larrysparks897 Since I was about 10. My dad (John A Sparks) and uncle Harold Sparks played your music 24/7! We lived in Richmond, IN.
@@RedistaNashville Thank you once again for your love and the affection you’ve shown towards my music,I really appreciate that. I’ve been a passionate, affectionate and a loyal singer🎶. Do you mind if we text somewhere private?
My goodness such a beautiful voice. It's The Natural Thing To Do made me cry my eyes out.
Our singer in our band ccand7, Harry logan meade, past away 2011, sang Larry's songs. thank you Ever so kindly. May God keep you and your music Blessed.. Cobb'
Beautiful
love the dogs laying around in the background!
Larry is my favorite living bluegrass artist. So good, so soulful. 🥰
Love this song!
This is an exceptionally beautiful Song, thanks for sharing
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
Favorite song of yours Larry
@Diana Ritchie That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
No one - and I mean no one - can put as much feeling and style into singing a Bluegrass song or any other for that matter , as Larry Sparks. Just watch the way he shrugs his shoulders to emphasise a lyric. And those simple ( by todays standards ) but so effective guitar licks of his. You just can't stop re watching his videos over and over again.
Thanks for this Mr. Willis
Mike in Ontario
Love it! One of my favourites!
I loved singing when
they all performed after was awesome.Great memories and down to earth people
Ol standard. Love that Sparks guy😉🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏☝️
I loved hearing them!
@Janice Rice That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Can't believe this was 8 years ago wow!
13 years now 😊😢
His voice from heart, soul, and mind, like no other!
I love this song and all your music!!! We are losing all our Bluegrass singers. Please keep on keeping on!!!!!!
Hello how are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song
Sounds good,,i love that bluegrass sound...from one gpa to another gpa..
What a voice Larry has, his phrasing, and tone are special. Great bluegrass!
@pat ryan That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
I like the way you guys dress.
Oh, and yes, I love your music.
Class!!
When I saw this, the first thing that came to mind, the song name, it's the same as a 1950 movie with Andy Griffith
Please keep on singing these songs!!!
This performance is the ultimate bluegrass experience.
Doesnt get any better than this
Got to cry daddy sang this close harmony with sister of him thans xx
@Herman Bekker That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
great song
❤️❤️❤️
@Mary Jane That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Great song!!!
Really great!
Whatever happened to Tyler Mullins? I think he was the best banjo player I ever heard.!!!
@Patty Davis That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Love love love it
@Irene Doyle That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
@@larrysparks897 thanks
Well I started going to Bluegrass Festivals over 25 years ago, so I'd say about that long 😉
Also love Blue Virginia Blues, Rank Strangers, Tennessee 1949, Don't neglect the rose, but A face in the crowd is my most favorite of all time 😉 thank you again
Irene
@@IreneDoyle Thank you once again for your love and the affection you’ve shown towards my music,I really appreciate that. I’ve been a passionate, affectionate and a loyal singer🎶. Do you mind if we text somewhere private?
wow wonder ful
Love this great singer
That guitar has a really haunting sound
I love your music
Larry fuller was the first person I ever hear cover this..
Brilliant stuff Larry
beautiful
Big round of applause for the mando players haircut!
Unbelievable
Awesome
Wonderful pickin' and singin'. He learned from Dr. Ralph.
70,000 of these views were probly me.. haha!
GAVE IT BACK TO THE MOTHER !!!
this guy could probably do some amazing Hank Williams Sr. covers.
He did an album when he was younger that was all Hank sr, if you look, you can probably find it.
those young pickers did a fantastic job too.
He has my last name. Intersting.
They damn sure don't do it like that No more!!
Guy sure knows how to turn a phrase
If that don't make you shut up and listen??then you ain't country!!
Has to be related to Carter Stanley
THIS TOO?
What year was this video taken & where at?
1982
Thanks
Love this shit
Hi what is the banjo player's name?
yes lol m
I'm going to Polite! Gosh ol mighty!!! Folks now adays like that fast fiddling. Mr Sparks could teach them a thing or 2 !!!!!!!!
It’s a bookay. Not a boekay. Spelled bouquet.
LOOKS LIKE THIS "LARRY SPARKS" WHO REPLIES TO COMMENTS, ONLY REPLIES TO WOMEN HUH ? lol WONDER WHY...
poo
@Anna Franklin That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
I'm crying this Sunday morning listing to this song.I love it so much🙏🙏💞
@Marie Mccarter That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶
Greatest voice in Bluegrass Music. That's it, hands down!
Greatest voice in Bluegrass Music. That's it, hands down!