Goofus - Cumberland Ridge Runners (circa 1932-35)

The Cumberland Ridge Runners, performing "Goofus" at a children's hospital ward in Kentucky, (circa 1932 -1935). From the 1992 video "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be". The Cumberland Ridge Runners were a highly successful, old-timey Hillybilly band with a stage show and series of radio broadcasts that combined top-flight musicianship with hillbilly dressing up and hamming. This performance gives a good indication of the manic nature of the group, as the members all switch instruments during the song, while Red Foley (who was a member of the group at the time) does an uncanny imitation of comedian Stan Laurel.
Karl Davis, Guitar
Hartford Taylor, Mandolin
John Lair, Jug and Harmonica
Hugh Cross, Guitar
Homer Miller, Fiddle
Clyde "Red" Foley, Bass
Linda Parker
Linda Parker

[@Kingofshmoeland82]

Now there's some top-notch playing! How many players today can perform such a feat I wonder?

[@Daviej5700]

Wonderful..

[@MattRingressi]

Karl & Harty are in this video!! Thanks for sharing!

[@MegoGigantor]

Those kids love GOOFUS! These guys are too cool!

[@nondescript11]

Isn't that Stan Laurel on the upright bass??

[@zebulette1]

trop drôle...!
too funny ...!

[@145FREE]

Deplorable!
(And fun!)😆