Hi Sarah. Terry Bell here. You bring out the best in that gal. In 1977 I met a guy who showed me clawhammer and that night I got drunk on banjos forever. We became friends, added another friend with a guitar and my brother on washtub bass. We played around Michigan til the mid 80's. Years later, my banjo bug never went away and I started making them, and here you are playing one. My banjo friend Clyde has passed away. He was a sensitive soulful player like you. It makes me so happy to watch your clips.

@mesarah011

3 жыл бұрын

Terry, I've been spotty on youtube the last few years and am just seeing this now. Thank you so much for sharing this history. It's so funny, I knew nothing about banjos, besides bluegrassy cliche, before someone demonstrated clawhammer for me one time. The story is that I was taking fiddle lessons and was itching to learn a new instrument, and thought I'd try the mandolin since the fingerings are the same, but all the mandolins in my local music shop (this was before internet shopping, ha) were way above my budget. My oldschool cowboy fiddle teacher said, "Hey, I know a guy selling a banjo for a hundred bucks!" (Side note, ten years later: don't buy a hundred dollar banjo unless you have gun to your head. But, it was an okay place to start, I suppose.) "Banjo??" I said, skeptical. But then he grabbed his own openback and played me an oldtime tune, and showed me clawhammer: "Look, it's a whole band in one intstrument", he said. "This is the drone, and this fingernail plays the melody, and these fingers play the harmony, and then there's the percussion, like this." I was floored. I wanted in. I bought that banjo, and then another, and then another, and another. Thank god. I'm so glad I did.

@runrig97

3 жыл бұрын

@@mesarah011 Hey, my first banjo was 40 bucks. It was a Sears Silvertone and I have a vague memory that it was a decent enough banjo to start on, after it was stolen (along with my pickup truck), I got another one, but it wasn't as decent...the action was a mile high. I've since upgraded to a much more playable model :-)

@willjones5907

3 жыл бұрын

@@mesarah011 I am too

@theyear-pj4sj

11 ай бұрын

​@@mesarah011a whole band in one instrument. Love it

Great work, Sarah. I learned this song from George Gibson and he learned it from his father, Mal Gibson. I'm sure they'd both like your version as much as I do.

@mesarah011

6 жыл бұрын

Clifton Hicks Thank you so much!!! That means the world.

@chrisjames5979

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't it by roscoe holcomb or is it just a general folk song?

@CliftonHicksbanjo

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisjames5979 The song is older than Roscoe Halcomb.

@SkipPlaysStrings

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisjames5979 As far as I know, the earliest recording would be by a Benjamin Frank Shelton at the Bristol TN sessions in 1927. It's quite similar to both this recording, Clifton's, and and Holcomb's, but not the same. He also did a recording of Pretty Polly. Excellent playing here, though!

@TheMikeyengine

Жыл бұрын

​@Nic North absolutely love this, love what your doing. Have you not set up merch sites ? Bandcamp etc? Would love to purchase even a cdr. For now I'll just learn.

Don''t sell yourself short sister. This is beautiful.

This gets better every time I hear it.

@TheMikeyengine

Жыл бұрын

Same here, such a moving performance.

Jesus Christ.. It's like talent is literally coming out of the woodwork. She's amazing.

This must be the tenth time I've watched this. Really, it's very good indeed.

@waggsish

5 жыл бұрын

I love the song...I love her interpretation of it. Perfect. Kudos.

been coming back to this over the years. I been playing banjo for 6 years now and, well frankly, Im damn good now. But it was /this/ video that really inspired me to learn the skill, above all else ---peace & love from the high sierra

Really, really, good! You have nailed the emotional aspect of the song, and your command of the banjo is admirable!!! Regards, Jimp

Being able to play like Clifton Hicks is a worthy goal. Damn close.

Amazing! That is one well-loved banjo, as evidenced by the worn finger marks along the neck. I'm astounded how you can play without frets, it takes real talent to "feel" an instrument in that way. Great tune and singing too, thanks so much for sharing!

@TheMikeyengine

3 ай бұрын

She really is in the zone

Absolutely stunning.. your fingerstyle is incredible and your voice .. oh my god i love it... I'm just gonna listen to this all the day!

What a perfect performance of this. Really great!

I'm early in the banjo learning process, and at the moment, this rendition of yours is my most watched video and stylistic touchstone. Thank you!

Wow, love this Sarah, I just came across your songs and music, You have a new fan, I'm an ole hippie from the 70s who has went from rock and folk to country and now I am making my way into mountain and bluegrass music, Love your style,

Radical! Totally awesome! People I try and play like because they have a "style" I admire #1 right here! I would so love to sit and jam with you Sarah! You freaking rock! Know you have fans girl and keep on putting it out there for us! Thank you~

Cant get enough of this vid. What passion and soul.❤

fabulous! sung from way down in your soul.

You are very gifted, second to none, and a great inspiration. Wonderful!

Unflinching soul music with pure essence of banjo. Oh that we could all aspire to this!

This is my favorite rendition of the song. Thank you for your soulful and unique take on it :)

Lovely Sarah, just lovely. Thank you.

WOW!!!! such a fantastic version...... wonderful combination of techniques, on such a cool instrument....this is low down good, good , good..!!! thanks for posting !!!

Woah, amazing sound !

Sarah, you are a force of nature. Your playing and singing gets right to the root of things - simply superb!!!

Great job! Thank Terry for making such a fine banjo. My people come from the hills of Kentucky...they'd be proud of you especialy on a fretless banjo.

This is simply amazing. So haunting. Beautiful. Congrats !

Nice job. Great voice and that banjo - wow what a natural folk sound.

My ears have been blessed 🙏

That was a face melting banjo CLINIC! Awesome!

What a terrific performance - playing and singing- so nice

Great authentic song.....superbly delivered.

Great playing and singing! You have the perfect voice for this kind of music!

Wonderful......love what you do Sarah

I LOVE THIS SONG!

That just ROCKS!

This was fantastic. Thank you!

Love your playing and singing. That banjo does a killer bass line.

Dang! That's flat out awesome!

that was amazing

Best version on youtube! Love it!

Outstanding!! You rock!!!

So good! I really enjoyed this.

Great sound. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Very lovely you play beautifully I play fretless banjo too. Just enjoy it Madam. Love your singing and picking keep going you sound wonderful.

Gorgeous!

@mesarah011

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ^_^

Wonderful Sarah ... So glad to find this clip ....All the best Guy

Your playing an singing is hypnotizing. Thanks for sharing that

this made my day

Amazing sound! Well sung and played. That tackhead sounds very nice

This is just great. First time I've heard the song. Thanks very much! now to learning it, and dreaming of building a fretless. . .

Don't sell your self short Sarah. This is a wonderful version. On repeat here. You are stunning.

awesome! That banjo looks like a lot of fun

You rocks, holy smoke that was awsome! 😎💪🏼

Makes my hair stand on end. Fantastic!

Love the singing and playing. You have improved over the past year.

I really enjoy how you have your own way of playing. Thank you for capturing on video. :)

Love it!

I'm such a fan

Brilliant version of this great song ! ......

Great job Sara! You put a lot into this and it was a wonderful performance!

how beautifull

I love your playing and singing on this song.

Dang. That was really good!

Fantastic!

Woah impressed by that - big congrats!!!

Great tune really enjoyed that...nice banjo

Awesome!!! 💙💙💙

I dunno if this is the best performance of Darling Cora (or Corey), but it's way ahead of whatever is in second place. Absolutely stunning.

Fantastic job, Sarah! Damn good banjer picking and you're a great singer also. Always love watching your videos!

You're very talented! thanks for making this

Yeah!! Good job Sarah, its great song!

What talent..my God, wow!

Wow! Goosebumps! You've just got a new subscriber.

love the vocals

Such great playing!

Damn what a great banjo sound

Inspiring! Thank you for sharing

Wow Sarah, it's breathtaking good. Keep it up

Dont fret...this is lovely❤

Don't doubt yourself....great playing!

Boom! nailed it.

Great voice!

So good.

beautiful

Really good! Love Clifton too

Love it

Yeah! Really great! You shred that thing, and sing so easy. I'm glad I found this.

What a talent.

Excellent! Thank you.

Holy Wow! Bravo!

Wonderful!

NICE playing and singing.

@mesarah011

7 жыл бұрын

Well hey there! NICE banjo!!! ;-)

Ok...well.....damn. I dont even know what to say, that was incredible.

great, well done. i know nothing about banjo playing, but i lke this very much.

for the first time in my life, I'd like to be a bean plant to listen live this inspiring music :) It's great!

Awesome!!!

Videos like this make me want to learn to play the banjo and at the same time convince me not to waste my time.

My favorite version of this song

Wow Your something else x

Respect you make it look easy