You know what I think , Steve Martin is a damn good comedian for a banjo player!

That poor black child sure has come a long way. All I need is this banjo. All I need is this banjo and this chair.....😎🇺🇸

@dalegribble60

2 ай бұрын

....and this ashtray! All I need is this banjo, this chair and this ashtray...AND I NEED THIS!

@c.blakerockhart1128

2 ай бұрын

@@dalegribble60 Yep. He GOTTA have that. But he doesn't need anything else but......

@peteespinosa2186

2 ай бұрын

Paddle ball game, this lamp and thermos. That’s all. Almost forgot the Opti-grab.

Steve: "I'd like to take a moment to recognize the band." *stares at them intensly*

I could listen to Steve Martin play clawhammer-style banjo all day.

@carltonmorrison2148

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

The expression on Steve Martin's face when he was playing was very interesting. You could tell he was really enjoying playing that, and like his mind was somewhere wonderful while he was playing it.

Wow-That Steve Martin kid...some day he’s gonna MAKE IT.

@briangupton7967

4 жыл бұрын

good song

@archywiseman

3 жыл бұрын

Ya think?

@marshavanvoorhis5992

3 жыл бұрын

LOVE HIS CLAWHAMMER MEDLEY‼️Add the Steep Canyon Rangers and you have the GREATEST ❣️”Boy Band”❣️EVER‼️ I love them ALL ♥️M

@stevenkoehler6018

3 жыл бұрын

@@marshavanvoorhis5992 Yes!

One of the Best Banjo Men ... and he takes it so seriously...

I got chills when the rest of the band joined in

@peterdelmonte9832

Жыл бұрын

I know from the past that yours is the majority view about the band adding to the effect but for me it’s always the killer. The tension of the troubadour solo is for me the best. When the others join in, the spell is broken and it’s instantly ordinary and my close attention is gone. That man sure can play clawhammer though.

This man has been blessed with many talents.. And he's used them well

Nothing like seeing a man at peace with his instrument.....

I knew he was a picker, didn't know he was a frailer.....as a newbie clawhammerist I thoroughly enjoyed this!

@olliehays3206

2 ай бұрын

upvoted for teaching me a new word, and I grew up going to the fiddler's convention in Athens AL 😄

I love that the band joined in on the song "So Familiar"

How could this not make you happy?

Man, every time I see Steve Martin playing the banjo, my respect for him just keeps going up. I liked him before for his comedy, but MAN, as a musician, I have new levels of respect for him - and envy!!!

@markdemell8056

4 жыл бұрын

So ; your saying ; you liked him less, because he did less. So his respect meter went up after he displayed a better dance, sounds very , conditional respect .Tsk , tsk.

@clayfenlason1565

4 жыл бұрын

@@markdemell8056 that's kinda how respect works. You don't just respect people, you gain respect for people after learning things about them.

@taydrabrookshire347

4 жыл бұрын

Clay Fenlason thank you

@juliestevens6931

4 жыл бұрын

@@clayfenlason1565 Yes, thank you. A lot of people seem to think they automatically have respect and don't understand they have to earn it. And also don't understand how easy it is to LOSE it, and possibly NOT get it back!

@dandurkin5186

2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly said.

Few entertainers bridge many generations....Steve is probably at the top of the list.

Steve, thank you so much for adding so much enjoyment to our lives. No finer way to use your talent.

@whatincarnation

11 ай бұрын

Theres only a few left like Steve Martin

I am watching again. After a day of being a nurse, you are relaxing. Thank you.

You can see his love for the music and his instrument in his face. Beautiful playing, beautiful to look at

It is difficult to describe how much I love this man.

@janemeyer794

2 жыл бұрын

ME TOO. MEEEEEEEEW TOOOOOO

well he said, 'Look it up,' : Clawhammer , sometimes called frailing, is a distinctive banjo playing style and a common component of American old-time music. The principal difference between clawhammer style and other styles is the picking direction.

Blue Grass and Steve Martin are both greatly under rated! I'm a Chicano, who grew up with Beatles, Hendrix, Santana, Mexican music, Motown and I love Bluegrass.

Somewhere, Stringbean is smiling to hear this.

@edwardpate6128

3 жыл бұрын

Grandpa Jones too!

People see Steve Martin when I send them this clip and laugh, but I can't think of anyone else who could play it better.

Here we see a genius focused on one of his many excellent talents. I love you, Steve Martin.

@ThompsonSmith505

Жыл бұрын

Hello Carol How are you doing today?

I close my eyes and see my dad playing clawhammer banjo with 2 brothers on fiddle and guitar and didn't stop til homecoming. They started as kids...Thanks Steve Martin for this style of music!

@ThompsonSmith505

Жыл бұрын

Hello Carol How are you doingtoday?

I love bluegrass music....Thank you Steve for making it awesome again

Steve Martin is the greatest Steve Martin ever !!!

@RikardPeterson

7 жыл бұрын

I don't know the other Steve Martins, but I can agree that this one is pretty great.

@markdemell8056

4 жыл бұрын

He managed to not get beat up by fame and Hellywood er Hollywood.Did you all know that a witches wand is made of Hellywood er I meant , Hellywood. Hollywood .

saw Steve Martin in 1971, he opened for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Great!!

I've FINALLY learned how to play this, and I think I play it daily.

When the band joins in its a whole other level

I hope Steve and SCR release this particular medley on their next album. I could listen to this song loop all day long.

He really goes far and takes us with him on these journeys! Like no one else! Pure magic!!! Mad respect for his talent.

Heck yeah! I love where Prairie Home Companion is going.

Wow ! You can tell that his heart and soul is here in his music. I love this so much. Thanks Steve.

...watched one of his interviews and introduction to one of his songs played in claw hammer style... ‘this song captures the combination of sadness and melancholy... much like I wish I had a photo of my agent when I told him I wanted to go on a banjo tour...’ Well... I’m glad he did it anyway... what an amazing musician... writer... play write... comedian... and genuine person. All the (continued) VERY BEST!

Brilliant. So much more than one may realize, Steve Martin is an accomplished musician.

Touched me. Just plain beautiful music

....Love Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers... any dark clouds--just gave way to sunshine "don't die--with your music still inside"

The following songs are played: 00:10 : Promontory Point 01:00 : The Great Remember (for Nancy) 02:17: So Familiar

@anitamason9152

5 жыл бұрын

thank you... I thought I heard the great Remember

@blainechappell5383

4 жыл бұрын

Wes Leurs thanks, I was wondering about the first one. I want to find tabs

@SirShakeJunt

4 жыл бұрын

@@blainechappell5383 I've been really wanting to learn those riffs too since I heard him play his tiny desk concert. I didn't realize it was an actual song. I thought it was just clawhammer improv before So Familiar. Let me know if you find tabs for it, I'd appreciate it!

@blainechappell5383

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan I've found the tabs for all 3

@SirShakeJunt

4 жыл бұрын

@@blainechappell5383 Did you find your tabs elsewhere besides what I just linked for Promontory pt?

utterly brilliant.

@janemeyer794

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Brilliant.

Such a beautiful piece. Not too many can capture clawhammer like Steve Martin.

I was about to say - who dislikes this? It's gorgeous!

Nostalgia, longing, love, loss. I have a painting of a dirt road by meadow. A tree arches over the path creating a sorta of frame of the path ahead. I can feel the presence and wonder as if I were in the picture. Reminds me of how the expressions you create bring an image of Un describable images. Who knew a banjo and an old song?

I'm SO happy these clips are now available on KZread. Thank you!! 8-)

oh god - I love you Steve Martin - you are SUCH a fine musician!!

Steve is quite good. I'm always impressed and entertained.

Steve Martin - that's one FINE musician!!!

Who knew??? I didn't that's for sure. This extremely talented man has music mastered on that banjo. Go Steve! Never cease to amaze me.

@donnymcjonny6531

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he's in the rock n roll Hall of Fame (or bluegrass, can't remember). Steve Martin is the real deal

That second tune, 'The Great Remember' is one that has stuck in my head (and my fingers, whatever I may be playing) for years.

Awesome! So happy this is available on youtube to watch. This is our favorite show

Makes me smile.

I love his style of CH. so melodic

Was never a fan of his comedy, but his claw hammer is amazing! What a talent!

I got to see Steve Martin and Martin Short with The Steep Mountain Rangers. They played this medley and one more number. It was my favorite part of the show. I would've loved listening to Steve Martin and the band play for a couple more hours. I love Martin Short too, but he and Steve sure did a lot of low-brow comedy. The music was the best part.

He is amazing.

@surgeryjenny9533

3 жыл бұрын

He is a huge talent

clawhammer adjective claw·​ham·​mer | \ ˈklȯ-ˌha-mər Definition of clawhammer of relating to, or being a style of banjo playing using the thumb and one or more fingers picking or strumming in a downward direction

I LOVE YOU STEVE MARTIN

Listening to the strategic logic of the ongoing 3 Rd world war..... Thank u for THIS popping up..... Yahoo!!!! 👃✌️🥰🇨🇦

OK, Steve. We already knew that you are an incredibly gifted writer, actor and comedian. Did you have to rub it in and show us that you’re a talented musician as well? Please give us mere mortals a break!😀

@patriciajrs46

9 ай бұрын

Nah.

Thank you Steve you are super

It's a pleasure to share the planet with you, sir.

He’s a monster on the banjo

Beautiful.

Steve has his own style. It is actually quite unique. If I could play half as good I would be completely happy.

Steve Martin from the "Jerk" to an outstanding musical talent. I knew he could play the banjo but awesome.

@AnnLippert1

2 жыл бұрын

actually, Steve Martin was on Johnny Carson in 1975 playing the banjo!!!! 6 years BEFORE the Jerk. just trivia. oh and guess he was playing in 71 also.

@janemeyer794

2 жыл бұрын

Music is his special purpose.....

@patriciajrs46

9 ай бұрын

Do you know why he said dead men don't wear plaid? It's because he could tell the man was not a wild and crazy guy.

Great to see him playing clawhammer

Love this! Never knew he could play a Banjo. Now I wanna learn 😊

@fractuss

2 жыл бұрын

He has played for his entire career, including his standup days as his fame took off.

you gotta love Steve martin ...

I just like the way you pick.

Wow, and double WOW!

Thanks.

aging gracefully. Thanks Steve.

Pick it Son ! Keeping the Music alive .

This is mind blowing

Amazing!

There are some interesting people out there with a lot of talents and Steve is one of them, what a life!

been a fan all my life. love you steve

Beautiful and artsy and rambling and whimsical and professional.

Wonderful!

Fantastic.

I would buy an album of Steve solo.

@withelisa

5 жыл бұрын

Same here! Solo old-time banjo is already so difficult to find...

Besutiful!!!!

All I'm taking with me is my thermos that's it....and my banjo ..that's it my thermos and my banjo

@jasonstahl1327

3 жыл бұрын

And this chair...

beautiful

Love him! Oh my lord he is so good! He's also awesome at acting like oml i cant begin he's my favorite comedian

@matthewnotch8331

5 жыл бұрын

NerdyGirl one time I was on an Internet forum and somebody made a topic about who’s the coolest person ever and I picked Steve Martin and I have never changed my mind about that

Different than the recorded version, I like it

Steve Martin !

Cool tune

Yay 😁

I can't hear someone say they are going to play a medley without cracking up, thinking about Townes Van Zandt saying that he was going to play a Medley of his Hit.

If you need a definition for love....watch Steves hands while playing....

Holy shit, he's really good!

Surgeon!

Dat bass drop @ 2:50

Adour s Steve martin original compositions..the Are celestial

The Steve Canyon Rangers...

Looks like the claw grass style played by Mark Johnson? Mark Johnson won the banjo player of the year award that Steve gives out but I don’t remember the year.

Any second now ... he's going to erupt into King Tut ... !

An American Treasure

You are a blessing. Hollywierd did not ruin you. A successful Musician/Actor, what next?