My grandma's dog named Battle died last Wednesday. He's been with me and my brother since we were young. He was put down because his liver disease was causing him pain. You never forget how their claws sound on a hardwood floor when they rush to greet you coming through the front door.

@CliftonHicksbanjo

2 күн бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. I know he's with God now, and when you die you're going to the same place.

Damn that instrument is just made for this song they go together like coffee and sunrise.

this guy is gonna end up becoming a legend

@cavelvlan25

11 ай бұрын

Edit: he already is.

These fretless banjos have such a nostalgic melancholy sound to them. 😢 I don't see why it isn't in more country or folk.

@loserorangeorvoremonster8047

9 ай бұрын

Because most "country" is sung by younger generation that (for the most part) don't really have the good instruments around to do it, and don't really care either. They all like rap better.

When you invade the Appalachians and the woods start speaking in banjo.

I could hear that old hound dog baying and barking as you played. Great tune and playing!

Your version is nothing short of badass

Love that youre keeping this piece of American heritage alive

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

They'll have to kill me to stop me.

Was watching all your fretless videos yesterday. Got in a terrible car wreck last night. Love that I’m able to wake up and watch a new fretless tune when I’m feeling so down. Thank you Clifton.

@Daddynapalm

Жыл бұрын

That’s terrible, I hope you get better fast man

@KHbanjo

Жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing okay

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

A terrible wreck is a terrible thing. Wishing you a full physical and mental recovery.

@amywright2243

Жыл бұрын

Bless your heart. I hope you recover quickly and feel better every day!

@aidanb.9043

Жыл бұрын

thats god telling u banjos are the devil

So hey Cliff , true story. I roll up at the filling station yesterday with this tune on repeat and while refueling my rig this smoking hot 💣 🐚 of a young lady pulls up and while refilling her vehicle asks me with a giggle and smile who is singing this song " Old Blue " ? She proceeds to tell me her dog is named Blue and never heard the song before. Needless to say you got a new subscriber out of it brother.... 🔥

@davidtidwell3960

Жыл бұрын

From a time when a man's two biggest worries were providing for his family and how good his hunting dogs were....Times sure have changed.

@bradcollins5033

Жыл бұрын

It's funny how all that stuff works... :) The universe can be a beautiful place if you know how to look... but they say that you can't play the blues if you ain't had the blues, right?! ;)

I like that slide action. I don't hear many songs with slides like that.

That banjo screams the blues.

@cavelvlan25

11 ай бұрын

At least it does in my house.

Banjo!

RIP BLUE

It's not for us. Our grandkids, and their grandkids after them. They will be the ones who will thank our ghosts for these living memories. Don't believe me? Well I guess you've never watched some old Alan Lomax footage and felt so grateful like I have. Thanks from the future, Clif.

A minstrel banjo was not on my Christmas list until about two minutes ago...

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

Galen, I have a few vintage and new banjos in stock, including an original 1860s minstrel. Feel free to email me at clifhicks@gmail.com to inquire.

I love the deep tone of that banjo!

I can hear the dog howl in the banjo. What a masterpiece. Thank you

That banjo was built when my house was new. It was used as a stop in the underground railroad.

KEEP IT ALIVE BROTHER

Hi Clifton . I enjoy your work immensely. Not a fan of banjo at all till I saw your work on YT. I am in Australia and i know a few different verses of this song and I have no idea how that has happened. Your music is very special even in your home country and is not popularly heard here. "Shouldered my gun an tooted my horn Gonna find possum in the new ground corn Old blue died and he died so hard Buried his bones in my backyard."

I am obsessed with this tune! Thank you so much, Clifton, for your incredible musicianship and all you do - As a fellow musician, it is endlessly inspiring. That minstrel banjo is a true work of art, too!

Brother you hit those pockets so nicely and make those notes sing. I’m always happy to see your uploads.

@JB-ni8lr

Жыл бұрын

On a fretless no less. I’ve never had the opportunity but I imagine it makes those slides just a little smoother.

Hey thanks for your service to America. Keep make great music for all to enjoy.

Heck ya I heard that dog baying.

Yea man, I’ve been waiting for this one to come back ‘round

Never had a dog name blue but sure was my bb guns name. Keep'm coming Cliff

That’s a really good song! I can see the children hanging around the cabin porch listening to Pa playing this between the other stories and songs in the evening.

Great treat to start off the day for both myself and My Bluetick Hound Named Mississippi Dog. We appreciate ya Clif.

Have to agree. Nothing short of badass and the real deal. Thank you!!!

One of these days I need to learn that playing style. I just play Scruggs style bluegrass but I love this kind of music too. 🎶

Thank you for that picking. I needed a good old song to lift me up. Blessings

Dam Cliff that's a good one. Nate from Pennsylvania

One of my all time favorites. Sounds great on this banjo.

dreamy

Greetingz 🌠 🙋‍♂️Neat stuff,unique sound🐕🐶

Only an idiot wouldn't absolutely love Clifton Hicks and his banjo 🪕

Dog Will Hunt! I love what you do for the music community man, still in amazement of your version of "The Cuckoo", great stuff!

Whew!!

Every song, every time, you move me sir🤘☺

This jam is like a Samurai duel soundtrack. Verily impressive.

Your enjoyment is infectious ,thankyou

I read that SOG recon sang that song at wakes for lost brothers.

Good dog!

You just can’t get a more Lovely bending of strings than a fret less banjer! Kind Thanks Clifton and a Very Merry Christmas to You and Yours! A Wonderful classic Old Blue! Banjo Hicks, my favorite! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Clifton I cannot stop listening to this song! Good stuff brother.

Now this brings back memories! ❤

Awesome!!

Ah Clif another classic video brother!!! Love it man! (td4dotnet)

If you take measurements on that banjo, I would sure love to get a copy!

I wonder if Ole Leather stocking ever had a dog...

That's so cool! Great job Cliff!

@landonwelch603

Жыл бұрын

lol yeah

I love your fretless banjo videos, I need to do a version of this song!

❤👍

Clifton Hicks; Bravo on your banjo playing and your great singing. I sussed to your channel here, and will share on the twit.

Sounding great Clifton!

Love it, one of my favourite songs

I'm from N.C. and have never heard of any "Little Texas" in this state. But no matter -- good picking!

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

Alamance County.

@jrcrawford4

Жыл бұрын

@@CliftonHicksbanjo Funny because my people (part of 'em) come from down near Liberty. Thanks for the lead.

That headstock is so cool

Hey Clifton. I'm new to your page and I've been binge watching all your previous episodes. Absolutely love the traditional style you play! I'm hooked!!!

My kids and I love this version of this song

Thanks for keeping your melungeon music alive. : )

That’s some good picking!

Is there a deliberate reason for winding a drone string over top of the peg? Okay, I'm gonna write the lyrics down mostly for my reference, because I like how Clifton sings it and I don't like what I'm finding online. had an ol dog and his name was blue come on blue you good dog you all them pretty gals gather round we didnt have a penny to go around me an ol blue went out on the hunt he treed a possum in a hollow stump you know from that he's a good ol dog come on blue you good dog you me an ol blue went huntin again he treed a possum out on a limb you know from that he's a good ol dog come on blue you good dog you grabbed a possum and put him in a sack said excuse me blue til i get back (dog-banjo thing) ol blue died and i dug his grave dug his grave with a silver spade every night i call his name come back blue you good dog you That's it... I do like a verse he didn't sing - When old Blue died, he died so hard He shook the ground in my back yard We lowered him down with a golden chain And every link we called his name

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

It's common on early banjos for the 4th and 5th strings to be spaced a little too closely. This can cause the bass string to rattle against the thumb peg, as well as other issues. Owners of such banjos often wind the 5th string like this because it helps.

probably the best picker ever!

That was awesome

Excellent sounding banjo 😊 Excellent playing 😊 Classic song..

Please do a lesson, I need to learn this for my dog Blue. The Alan Lomax version is a good listen also

That is one of the best songs I've ever heard on banjo, regardless the style...SO impressed! It just...fits. Curious where you found that instrument too...the old minstrel banjos are just beautiful.

THANX CLIFTON...FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS TUNE WAS A "CITIFIED VERSION" BY THE BYRDS...LOVE THOSE FINGER SLIDES...CARRY ON CLIFTON CARRY ON ✌

Love it man

This is 🔥🔥 great music

I am really loving this! Your timing is so great and love the sound of that banjo.

sweet job

That was incredibly entertaining. Lol

Love it Cliff.

fuck yeah clif! i've been waiting for you to post this song

I assume that's supposed to sound like a baying hound? Well done.

Nice! Where do you advertise when you have a banjo for sale?

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

Charles, I have a few vintage and new banjos in stock right now. Feel free to email me at clifhicks@gmail.com for price list.

Beautiful. Thank you

Love it!

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Seen the hound in background. Nice tune sir

👍👍.....

great!

beautiful

Whatasong :) so awesome

Would sure like a tab for Old Blue!

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon.

You bet I heard him, hot on that ol’ possum’s trail!

Love the low muted sound of this banjo. The scale looks longer than usual. 27-28" scale? Where did they put the bridge for the minstrel banjos? In the middle or like a bit lower towards the tailpiece? Thanks.

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

I think they put them anyplace they wanted.

🥰

Nice one quality piece. Is yourdog a gundog she looks sweet

Thanks Clifton for this one;) Say, ive been searching for this video you uploaded a long time ago, George Gibson playing Wild Bill Jones on a porch. I used to listen to that all the time. If you took it down on purpose you had a reason i guess...

I love the Byrds version of this song. From the Dr Byrds & Mr Hyde album.

Awesome! Where can I get a banjo like this? Do you have one for sale or know anybody wants to sell one?

@blainechappell5383

Жыл бұрын

Email him, he has a few for sale. clifhicks@gmail.com

Hi Clifton. What kind of banjo is this? I am looking to get into This instrument

@blainechappell5383

10 ай бұрын

This is a William Boucher Jr banjo. You can find replicas out there.

Hey Clifton, I'm looking for a good budget banjo. Im about toi just go to guitar enter and get the cheapest open-back banjo they have. Thoughts?

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

Gold Tone AC1.

@harrykuheim6107

11 ай бұрын

You can get one cheap at a Pawn Shop/Used Instruments store...It's like buying a New Car or a Wedding Ring ...it's not worth it to buy new instruments either...

I had a good ol dog named Stan. My neighbor shot him in the ass with a shotgun. My boy and I found him in a wash down in our timber. Still pretty tore up about it.

@feath3rs

8 ай бұрын

revenge

@cavelvlan25

8 ай бұрын

@@feath3rs tis not the way.

Almost got me willing to try fretless for this sound….