Roy Clark was one of the greatest musicians that ever lived. more than fluent on several instruments. But Guitars and Banjos legendary. You should watch his acoustic version of "Malaguena" performed on the 70s sitcom The Odd Couple.

@G5Hohn

2 жыл бұрын

Came here to comment that ^^.

The original song is by Johnny Cash. Roy Clarke could play the hell out of anything with strings.

@timmertwotone1

2 жыл бұрын

He is arguably the best all around string musician in history. He is a legend at all of them. Plus his comedic relief while playing is insane.

@McGhinch

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny Cash "stole" it: Here is the original called Crescent City Blues: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmeBlaugmtHImNY.html

@papadonhomerepairs9700

2 жыл бұрын

And horn, sacks, clarinet. Icon of all instruments

@claranielsen9330

2 жыл бұрын

Roy was a very good comedian and musician. He known for being on a show in the 70s called Hee Haw .

@kenbowser2943

2 жыл бұрын

And without strings

Clark is performing a good-natured, "tongue-in-cheek" parody of Johnny Cash's iconic song. Changing a few lyrics around like "smokin' whiskey" and "drinking cigars" is just part of the fun.

@ty9884

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny Cash would do that occasionally when he was performing live. I guess he'd done that song a few thousand times and just wanted to have some fun.

GOAT'S have to climb to get to Roy Clark and Glenn Campbell sitting up there .

@l.plantagenet

2 жыл бұрын

I love Glen Campbell. Gorgeous voice.

Roy Clark was a musical genius, on multiple instruments. If he were in a modern rock band he could have shredded at will.

@denisebrorman9639

2 жыл бұрын

I loved that he could move so smoothly from on genre to another and back again. He was so funny and such an amazing musician.

@riderstrong6397

2 жыл бұрын

word.

@DoomsdayIsComing73

2 жыл бұрын

I have always highly respected Roy Clark. Played banjo better than anyone I’ve ever come across. I’ve had the fortune to meet many great guitar players in Rock and Metal. I’d say about 85-90% said Roy Clark is a legend. Not only was he immensely, and almost effortlessly talented. He was an incredible entertainer!

@jackastor5265

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoomsdayIsComing73 How did you meet many great guitar players in Rock and Metal? Were you a roadie?

@johnbernstein7887

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackastor5265 I've met hundreds. I was their limo driver.

Roy Clark was one of the all time great guitarists.

@christopherbrown6284

2 жыл бұрын

also a great singer

@drivernjax

2 жыл бұрын

He was definitely one of the top 10 if not top 5.

I caught Roy Clark on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson many years ago. The curtain opened, and Roy played a very fast paced solo. I noticed he was doing a lot of fingering way down on the neck of the guitar. After the solo, he went over to sit and chat with Johnny. That's when we learned that as the curtain was opening, his E string broke. So he had to transpose the entire song on the fly to account for no E string. Beyond the talent required, that is the mark of a real professional.

@kingdavid255

2 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the old black and white shows still done in New York? If so I remember that show also. He played Malagueña. It the first time I had ever seen him. I was just learning how to play the guitar because of the Beatles. Then I saw him play. Wow. Sadly all of those old Carson were lost in a fire I think. That’s why you never see them replayed.

@stevencombrink9340

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingdavid255 they play them on one of the . Channels on air. Not sure which one but they are still out there. Saw this one about a year ago

@CantankerousDave

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevencombrink9340 Antenna TV replays them. I've caught myself watching a few episodes.

@WoefulMinion

2 жыл бұрын

@@kingdavid255 Tape was expensive so networks erased shows and reused the tape. They never imagined anyone would want to watch the shows 60 years later.

@kingdavid255

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevencombrink9340 Goo to know. I’ll look.

He was also on a show called HeeHaw that ran for several years. It has a lot of "country" humor and showcases a plethora of artists with their new music at the time.

@afrohuman2

2 жыл бұрын

Loved watching that at my grandparents 💕

@herbhall3830

2 жыл бұрын

Hee haw was one of my favorite shows then

@gregoriusmaximus64

2 жыл бұрын

Hee Haw was on for 20 years! And Roy Clark was co-star, with Buck Owens the full run of the show!

@karylkline6442

2 жыл бұрын

Where, oh where are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I SEARCHED the world over and I thought I found true love, you MET another and phthbbbbbbt you was gone!

@maxsparks5183

2 жыл бұрын

“We’re just a pickin and grinnin”.

I can not wrap my head around just how sheltered your life has been and can not imagine not knowing some of the songs you react too. Truly amazing.

@rjacosta1070

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously what kind of music did you listen to growing up. Someone mentioned he ha it was a comedy hour with true musicians on the show, they could bend some strings

@Chantlaura11

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how he missed all these marvelous hits, too. Thank God he's discovering them now, yes?? Love it!

Pick any video of him playing Maleguena. His guitar practically catches fire when he plays that.

@youngchristopher14

2 жыл бұрын

Fingers on fire

@ice-iu3vv

2 жыл бұрын

his performance of that piece on "the odd couple" is awesome.

@corey1788

2 жыл бұрын

@@ice-iu3vv yep love that. Tony Randall and Jack Klugman just sit with their jaws on the floor.

@Lughnerson

2 жыл бұрын

Damn straight. I am always waiting for current generation of guitar hotshots to their version. I spent some time looking at KZread for anyone who played that song.

@barbarachieppo9603

2 жыл бұрын

His hand is a blur. His wrists are so loose.

The duet with him and Johnny Cash is amazing. Roy was a great musician whose talent was often overlooked because of his comedy. It is great to see a reaction to one of his songs. His instrumental Under the Double Eagle is impressive and for him singing, his song "Thank God and Greyhound" was one of his bigger hits.

@rachel-in-the-208

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I was born in ‘73 and watched him on HeeHaw but now I realize that HeeHaw didn’t do him any favors! In my mind all I remember is him coming out of the corn field telling jokes. I recognize his name, but I just thought he was a comedian.

@lefty3141591

2 жыл бұрын

@@rachel-in-the-208 I am a little older than you, but as a kid watching him on HeeHaw I did not realize just how good he was. Going back and watching/listening to him now I'm amazed. My three favorite guitarists are him, Glen Campbell, and Chet Atkins. All were amazing.

@OldPhartbsa

2 жыл бұрын

@@lefty3141591Buck Owens played on Hee Haw also and wasn't half bad.

@lefty3141591

2 жыл бұрын

@@OldPhartbsa True. There was always some great talent on Hee Haw and those two were the musical stars.

@jerrybranch9247

2 жыл бұрын

Look into the suggestions in all these comments. You will enjoy them all.

Roy is tremendously underrated. If it has strings he could play it.

Roy also had a serious side, he performed "Yesterday When I Was Young" for Mickey Mantle's funeral at Mickey's request. I don't think there is a recording of that performance, but there are others, his voice one of a kind especially when he not joking around he shows what a true musician and entertainer he was.

Have to watch Roy Clark playing the guitar… I feel he is the best guitarist of all time!!!

Roy Clark is one of the all time greats. His guitar playing is extraordinary. This song was a poor example of his incredible picking skills. I'd love to see you react to more Roy. Legendary

Clark died a few years ago. Not being a country music fan, I had only heard his name. Then I watched a review by a British guitarist/music teacher. My God, I had no idea who this man was and what a legend he is. A presenter on his own live TV show, comedic, and apparently a master on anything with strings. In a similar way I knew very little about the late Glen Campbell, except his popular songs from back in the day. Again, watching reviews by Wings of Pegasus, I realized, as with Clark, just who this man was. Shredding on a 12-string playing the William Tell Overture (with the guitar on top of his head) with a live audience, never read music but play like the legend he is. Rocker Alice Cooper in an interview said Campbell was one of the five top guitarists in the world. These two guys, and others from the past had to do it right and get it perfect - live, no auto-tune like today. I'm sorry I didn't know about them while they were alive. Fortunately for people like me, I can go to youtube channels to see Clark and Campbell at work. And I'm sure there are others I'm yet to discover. Thank you for posting this!!

@frankoshields6643

2 жыл бұрын

I watch Fil ( Wings of Pegasus) as well. Here you go Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Doc Watson, Steve Warner thats just to start with.

@lawrencehelm6218

8 ай бұрын

I got to see Glen Campbell in the orange county performing art center in Costa Mesa, Ca. in the 90's. It was incredible. He performed every song he ever did, plus duets with his daughter. Playing the Beach Boy's (because he was one for a while). He played a great version of Classical Gas on the back of his head. It was a great performance that lasted over 2.5 hours.

He is a musical genius. He is just playing around being funny, he plays guitar, banjo and violin so effortlessly but adds humor and humility. A Legend.

@mikewills6753

2 жыл бұрын

Excuse me.. but Roy played the fiddle.

@nicholaskumburis5485

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikewills6753 true

@johnbernstein7887

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikewills6753 He fiddled around on the violin

Roy Clark having fun with a Johnny Cash song. So glad you want to hear more of him. He's a musical genius and very underappreciated.

He is one of the best guitarist ever and hardly anybody knows it. He was fast he has a double live album he made in Moscow that is legendary. Someone would hand him a local stringed instrument and he would play with it on stage then he'd start a song and and for the next 5 minutes and everybody went wild because he would eventually play a Russian tune. I loved watching him on Hee Haw.

I really enjoyed that. I saw you almost laugh, kind of a snicker, but almost a laugh. You should watch more of Roy playing his guitar. He was a force to be reckoned with. RIP❤

One of the greats. He made an appearance on an episode of the Odd Couple, early 70’s maybe, worth a look. Roy was phenomenal. Laughed out loud when you said you weren’t funny. You sounded like Spock. That’s Johnny Cash’s song and Home Free has a recent version you should check out.

@Tara-Lynn1524

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!! Must hear Johnny sing this ! This was an excellent job by Roy though…

He was an amazing guitarist. He was on the Odd Couple and did a guitar solo. You'll have to check it out.

@mulltothree4375

2 жыл бұрын

If it had strings I'm pretty sure he could play it.

@michaelsexton70

2 жыл бұрын

I just made the same suggestion, guess I should have scrolled down a little more lol

My favorite performance of Roy Clark was on the Odd Couple. The reactions are real from the actors. The man was a Genius.

Roy Clark is a guitar god he has some serious works out there. Many Gen xers learned to play from his tutorial books and starter guitars.

Roy Clark was a musical and comedy genius!!!! He made having to watch “Hee Haw” bearable as a teenager at your grandma’s house on Saturday evening!

@rigger151

2 жыл бұрын

I think every child of that era remembers having to watch Hee Haw at their grandparents house

@Shootingstarcomics

2 жыл бұрын

I loved watching Hee Haw and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom with my Grandpa when I was a little boy. By the time I was a teenager it was going downhill fast. I still watch Hee Haw reruns.

@miketyler4536

2 жыл бұрын

@@rigger151 Hell, I grew up watching Hee Haw at my house with my parents. Ole Buck Owens was another comedian and musician who knew what country music was. So grateful for Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry!!

"I am not a humous person." That is perfect deadpan delivery. Bravo!

ROY CLARK WAS NOT ONLY WORLD-CLASS ON ALMOST EVERY STRINGED INSTRUMENT HE WAS , UNLIKE MOST WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS , A GREAT ENTERTAINER ALSO ; CLEVER AND FUNNY

Roy is a musical legend - his guitar playing is top tier. Love your genuine reactions 💕

I grew up with Roy Clark on Hee-Haw. Miss that show. It was Roy Clark, Buck Owens, Grandpa Jones, Minnie Pearl, and lots of others as a country variety show. Back when comedy was clean(ish) and the Grand Ol' Opry was still grand.

@miketyler4536

2 жыл бұрын

I was on stage at the Opry a few years back when I got second place during a contest to see who could mimic Minnie Pearls famous line. To stand less than a foot away from the "Inner Circle of greatness: was truly awesome!!

I remember seeing this act as a child. He was amazing with a guitar.

I do appreciate all your insight on the videos I have watched of yours. You are without doubt very genuine and honest. Keep going strong.

He is an artist he plays every stringed instrument. Catch him on an episode of the Odd couple with Tony Randall and Jack Klugman

Roy Clark was such a talented musician, song writer and performer. Growing up watching HeeHaw made me a life long fan.

Johnny " The Man in Black" Cash. I have always loved Roy Clarke' s work since watching The Hee Haw Show as a kid in the 60's. He's a great guy, as was Johnny Cash. Musical giants the both of them. Good video, TY.

IMO the greatest guitar/banjo player ever.

He was the co-host of Hee Haw for years. He's the absolute greatest guitar and banjo player that ever lived. Comedian actor singer everything...

@herbhall3830

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100%

@cherylchristensen3339

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a pickin, and I'm a grinnin...

Roy Clark and Buck Owens headed a variety show called Hee Haw ... Some of the greatest musical and comical talent were highlighted. But Roy is an instrumental genius .. Buck Owens had 21 #1s with the Buckaroos.

@miketyler4536

2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen "The Streets Of Bakersfield" with Dwight Yoakam ? What a great song. Dwight Played at Bucks funeral and that was a tear jerker! Bakersfield Country was unlike any other!

Roy was always playing live gigs way up into his later years and always had the best backing bands that Nashville had to offer ,God bless this man because he gave so much of himself in his shows and he made each and every person in the audience feel so good they felt like they came from his show knowing him as a person and a friend.

I’ve always loved this performance. I believe him to be a very underrated guitarist

For me Roy Clark’s most impressive performance is him doing 12th street rag. I would love to see you react to that.

The original was written and performed by Johnny Cash, whose song Boy Named Sue you reacted to. I recommend the version he performed in Folsom prison.

So glad you featured the amazing Mr. Roy Clark!

MrlBoyd. Your personality and presentation lend to increasing the credibility and interest in your site. Thanks

Roy Clark and Chet Adkins are two of the greatest guitarist ever in country music.

@miketyler4536

2 жыл бұрын

Don't Forget Buck Owens!!

look up some Hee Haw episodes. Roy Clark is a regular and you will see a bit more of his personality.

Your intellect and perspective is what keeps me watching.

I remember watching him on the tube when i was really young. 50 now and seeing this is just awesome.

Roy Clark is known for being a goof ball and one of the greatest pickers that ever lived. He just died a few years ago. Here I will help you on your country music Journey.. watch episodes of "The Jimmy Dean Show"

Please watch more of Roy Clarke he will amaze you with all the strings- fiddle,banjo…. And plenty of great smiles ahead 👍🏻👍🏻🤙🤙🤠

Roy Clark did another one I love, thank God and greyhound our gone! You’ll like it!

Roy Clark is the best! His humor and his musical talent are absolutely legendary. His biography is fascinating, we were raised in the same neighborhood in DC.

Great reaction! I love this song very much

Roy was a special person. A legend really You should definitely check him out more. He could play anything with a string.

I'm 63 and grew up listening to Roy Clark... I didn't know he'd done this one. I prefer his version.

I like Roy Clark.... I used to watch him as a kid as He was mesmerizing and genius on the guitar!

I saw Mr Clark live about 15 years ago i had just turned 55 and wanted to take up the guitar and be the best guitarist around. I watched him play Magdalena about five feet away from me. The next day I sold my guitar and bought a kazoo.

Roy Clark spent years on the tv show "Hee Haw". He was a comedian who just happened to be an amazing musician. His guitar playing is legendary. This song was written by Johnny Cash.

@curtislong6806

10 ай бұрын

No, he was one of the worlds greatest musicians who happened to be a comedian. He started acting goofy on stage at a young age to help him deal with nervousness and shyness.

@martykehoe8510

10 ай бұрын

@@curtislong6806 I stand corrected. You are right. Didn't mean to imply he was just a simple comedian. he was a brilliant musician.

This is the first time I've ever seen any of your KZread videos. You have the kind of voice that's made for radio. In fact, when I first heard your voice it reminded me of a few late-night radio DJs from the 70s and 80s. As for Roy Clark, he was (he recently passed away) one of the greatest guitar players of all time although he could also play the banjo, fiddle, and mandolin as well as he played the guitar.

a legendary guitarist and musician..doing johny cash here...comedian and very stoic at times

Enjoy your journey exploring the talent of Roy Clarke. He was a superb musician on various instruments. He was "playing" here.

I loved his sense of humor. He could play guitar and banjo... he is incredible. RIP

Love Roy Clark.❤He was a gem. R.I.P.❤

Roy Clark Was A Long Time Resident Of My Town Of Tulsa! Roy Won't Be Forgotten.

Another good one Thank God and Greyhound Your Gone. Fast forward a few years and listen to Yesterday When I Was Young by Roy Clark on CFR. Had the attention of the whole room.

He wrote for many artists. I was fortunate enough to win tickets to The Opre and Roy Clark was the artist who performed. His hands were like magic on the guitar and he could make people laugh.

Roy Clark always had a wonderful sense of humor, and was a great guitarist, as well.

Roy Clark was one of the top string players in country music. So many tried to outdo him on Banjo and Guitar but could not hold a stick to him. He was outstanding. He is a Legend for sure.

I always loved it when he did these comedic bits! I haven't seen this one yet, thank you, Try "summer time."

Roy Clark could literally play anything with strings attached to it. Legend has it that he once played Foggy Mountain Breakdown on a Federal Grant.

I love watching you smile with roy

You stumbled on Roy Clark and struck GOLD!

Roy Clark was an amazing entertainer. I saw him at an auto show, that was so much fun.

Roy Clark was at the PEAK of skill in guitar playing. He was astonishingly GREAT.

he does a truly lovely version of "yesterday, when i was young."

Roy could play with precision and feeling, indeed he was one of the best ever. What sets Roy apart from others is that he was also an entertainer ready to capture your attention and draw a laugh or two and still play with precision. RIP Roy.

Extraordinary guitar player, one of the best of all time.

I put Roy up there with Glen Campbell in guitar ability. But I've also seen him play banjo, fiddle, and mandolin. His version of "Malaguena", recorded on the television series, "The Odd Couple ", is stunning in skill and speed.

had never heard his cover of this song thank you

Ye gods I miss Roy so very much :D he was an amazing talent and a really impeccable showman (and his take on Johnny Cash's version is amazing) and the hysterical additions are a Roy Clarke tradition. Listen to this, obviously , the Johnny Cash one and then the Home Free one -- all distinct and each excellent!

Roy Clark - legendary!

We saw him in Concert several years ago. He had to play Malaguena on a spare guitar since his main guitar had literally exploded while playing it the weekend before. Laura's Theme (Somewhere My Love) that he plays on an electric 12 string guitar is unbelievable.

I would have like to have seen TIM CONWAY do a Roy Clark bit. This is who this performance of Roy reminds me of. Roy was a GREAT entertainer and person. Resting well in Tulsa.

You are correct, Roy is legendary!

I was a young kid when I saw Roy Clarke, Buck Owens with HeeHaw at the Grand Ole Opry. I am thankful to have witnessed a genuine genius of just about any string instrument that could be played. Roy Clarke was fast and seriously technical.

Roy Clark was a legendary entertainer, he could play any instrument he wanted to and do it well.

Roy Clark could play all kinds of instruments. He was amazing. Plus he's just so funny too

I hope you were able to check out more of Roy Clark. He was an amazing person.

Got to take my grandmother see him in Branson, blew me away

Most serious and best song he did was, "YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG"!! Anybody who ever hears it for the first time falls in love with it and never forgets it!!

I love his music. If you haven't heard him sing, "Thank God and Greyhound," you are seriously missing out.

Yesterday When I Was Young by Roy Clark is a beautiful song.

roy clark was one of the best there ever was,,in how he could deliver humor

Roy was an exceptional guitarist. This doesn't fully show off his a abilities. Cheers from Canada

Roy Clark is a legend. I hope you take the time to “get to know” this cat. He’ll blow your mind.

One of the greatest musicians of all time , and possibly the greatest entertainer of all time!

Roy was FABULOUS! He did a lot of funny songs ; *Summertime (extended version) *Great Pretender *Thank God and Greyhound are a few of my favorites. RIP 🌷❤️🌷 ROY

If you listen carefully to his fingeringering on the strings as he changes cords up and down the frets, there is no dragging sounds: so very clean. I have never heard a guitarist play so clean as him. He played the banjo, ukaleighle, ect., just as efficiantly as the classical guitar. His sense of humor was impicable as well, and was spontaneous, no need to rehearse. I have no idea what his personal life was like, but as an all around musician, intertainer, commedian...par excellence! It was great to hear your reaction. Please search out other videos of him playing, and let me know what you think. Loved to watch him growing up as a kid in the late 60's and 70's. Truly sad when he passed away.

My favorite Roy Clark song is “Yesterday When I Was Young” . It’s beautiful.

One of the best musicians of all times!!

Roy Clark, was one of hosts on " hee haw " for years. It was a mixed variety show in the 70's. It spot lighted country music performers.