Neil LeVang - Ghost Riders In The Sky (1961) 4K
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Neil LeVang performing "Ghost Riders In The Sky", released originally in 1961.
Neil Levang was an American musician who was best known from television's The Lawrence Welk Show, playing guitar, violin, and banjo. His talents took him through a journey of hosting his own radio show and eventually landing a permanent position on The Lawrence Welk Show, where he stayed with the Welk Band until its final show in 1982.
"Ghost Riders In The Sky" is a captivating tune that showcases LeVang's incredible musicianship. As a studio musician, LeVang played on several records for artists such as Glen Campbell, Frank Zappa, Bobby Darin, Bobbi Gentry, David Clayton Thomas, Neal Hefti ("Batman Theme"), Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, and Noel Boggs.
LeVang's career spanned various television shows, including Little House on the Prairie, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Brady Bunch, The Monkees, Highway to Heaven, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, and a host of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. He was also the featured guitarist with Naomi and Wynonna Judd on the 1985 and 1986 Academy of Country Music Association Awards television broadcast.
Neil LeVang's impact on the music industry can still be felt today. His work has been celebrated and remembered through various publications and awards. He passed away in Canyon Country, California at the age of 83, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.
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Lord just give me a tenth of the maraca man's happines
@mikerobichaud4724
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@andreaescobarcarmona
Жыл бұрын
X2
@abdoalwesabi1312
Жыл бұрын
He loves what he does
@Francesco46833
Жыл бұрын
I confirm that when I'm "emm depressed" i listen to "ghost riders in the sky" just to see that happy man
@Waxcoat
Жыл бұрын
Yeah he really digs his job.
If someone asks me how happy exactly I wanna be, I will show him my man on the maraca's
@rustymerritt5563
2 жыл бұрын
Should check out the drummer from Covet, man is on a natural high at all times. Never seen him break a smile while playing.
@MaskHUSK
2 жыл бұрын
Aladdin Pallante
@StumpfsCurse
2 жыл бұрын
That man was loving life!
@paulygood6665
2 жыл бұрын
The guy playing the maracas was the 1 and only Salvador Dali 🏁
@ThaiThom
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know who that man is? He's Salvador Dali, one of the greatest artists of all time.
All of them playing in Heaven! May the Lord bless their Souls!
@AnkhAngel2023
21 күн бұрын
DUDE WE'RE GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY😂❤🎉
Who is listening to this tune in April 2024
@user-pe8fz7xn3s
Ай бұрын
Adore. Greetings from Russia!
@marcinantoniewicz1362
Ай бұрын
Hello from Poland!
@arilsonbarbosadossantos9987
Ай бұрын
Arilson Santos, Distrito Federal, Brasil
@SoDogtravels
Ай бұрын
The stupid shit we get know
@jonathanvillaro8532
Ай бұрын
4/20/24 Washington usa
I like how everyone is genuinely having a good time whilst making an absolute banger. That's what music is all about :)
@infinitytoes7424
2 жыл бұрын
Except the piano guys, they look bored 😑
@melkorvala8785
2 жыл бұрын
Omg Gandalf!
@_Gandalf_The_White
2 жыл бұрын
@@melkorvala8785 Hai o/ :)
@janekbrat6951
2 жыл бұрын
@@infinitytoes7424 when playing piano u actually have to concentrate.
@przybyla420
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s why piano is what they teach to little kids...
Love how they all have expressions: "guys we did it. This is going to be legendary"
@tomasvigil
9 ай бұрын
Ayy finally, another person with the name Tomàs
@HANKSANDY69420
9 ай бұрын
*I'm seeing double-*
@jackson_68
8 ай бұрын
They were on national television...The Lawrence Welk Show was "must see" programming back in the day for millions of households.
@kenegerton7512
8 ай бұрын
Yeah, sometimes you just know " you kick ass " and your face can't be modest about it.
@lassiterdominguez2879
7 ай бұрын
So much joy😂😂😂. It has to have been a joyous epoch. Its great slice of film.
These artists could never have dreamed of the internet. I hope their children and grandchildren see how many views there are of people who appreciate their incredible talent. I could watch this all day, in 2024
You know a musician is legendary when he does not have to sing and still makes better music than most today.
after watching this for dozens of times i still can't decide what's better. the actuall music. or my man going ham on the maracas. Edit: thanks for all the likes you kind people you 😲
@garyboat6720
2 жыл бұрын
See other version(above) with girls and your man on the maracas.
@saturner420
2 жыл бұрын
both🤣 but he makes it much better
@torpedoboxing
2 жыл бұрын
There’s something much more better in all of this. And this is your comment man😂😂😂
@stewilson9802
2 жыл бұрын
If youre going to do anything in life, do it with the enthusiasm my man plays the maracas with
@tecahyo
2 жыл бұрын
Man with maracas is the real mvp.not the guitarist one 🤣
Neil was one of the guitarists that motivated me to learn to play guitar.
@erikptamo7739
Жыл бұрын
You still remember this song? If not i remember you, listen to it.
@STAY-GOLD-VINYL
Жыл бұрын
The Myth The Legend Mr Eric!!!!
@carywiesner769
Жыл бұрын
My understanding is that both Neil and Lawrence Welk's "other" guitarist, Buddy Merrill were very highly regarded musicians. And as the narrative with this video says, Neil worked with Frank Zappa, more specifically on the Mothers of Invention's first album, "Freak Out," which is, let's just say, pretty far from the music Welk does. Neil later said that Zappa told him how amazed he was that a guy who played with Welk could rock out the way Neil could.
@truc4636
11 ай бұрын
@@STAY-GOLD-VINYL 2z2nj W65+
I was 13, in 7th grade when this came out. What a memory! Thank you for sharing
@anderpander9834
4 ай бұрын
Holy cow, you're old, pal
@dorcaslopez8052
4 ай бұрын
That’s rude to say he’s old
@anderpander9834
4 ай бұрын
@@dorcaslopez8052 But he's old, there's no shame in that
@user-uy1lw3pk7x
4 ай бұрын
I only came opon thus song in 2020, when I was 10, now am 14 and I still enjoy this song
@TaGF_Tomcat
4 ай бұрын
@@dorcaslopez8052It’s a simple observation, the original commenter should be proud to have lived a full life
anyone who knows how to appreciate this music has not lived in vain.
Dude, every single person there, even the one playing the smallest instrument is feeling like a god.
@JW--dc8ri
Жыл бұрын
To be a part of something greater than yourself
@beavishawk1
Жыл бұрын
Cocaine
@kirstenrichards8558
11 ай бұрын
Even the castanets😃
@marciapozo137
11 ай бұрын
Totalmente de acuerdo
@abhishekchatterjee6162
10 ай бұрын
I guess they were doing it for TV on the original track
The percussionist is tapping out a complex rhythm with his fingertips, and he keeps it going without a break or a flaw.
@jackson_68
8 ай бұрын
He might have been a telegraph operator as a young man.
@jasongrelli9134
7 ай бұрын
@@coban3373you're right
@macbird-lt8de
6 ай бұрын
he took geritol
@robinharwood5044
6 ай бұрын
@@macbird-lt8de Geritol is some American stuff, isn’t it? What does it do?
@macbird-lt8de
6 ай бұрын
I think it was geriatric vitamins for old people. They were all so happy and lively in the commercials.
May 2024 the future is listening
@ericksoares9162
27 күн бұрын
Here
@raven4426
20 күн бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@HeatherMerrell
20 күн бұрын
Yeah....that was it. A few horses sighed
@jpmubno
3 күн бұрын
here
"How happy are you today?" Maraca Man: "Yess!!!!"
I've heard so many versions of this song and they're all great. But in my opinion, this is the best version ever. Thank you.
@sibthegreat5918
Жыл бұрын
Hands down best version the original
@wowstudio7932
Жыл бұрын
@@sibthegreat5918 @rayma jones and this song influenced The Doors for their Riders in the Storm.
@nelsserwere-xs2tz
Жыл бұрын
@@sibthegreat5918 sin duda este es el original, o me equivoco?
@dertom8937
Жыл бұрын
Spotnicks played it also brilliant.
@Revenant1775
Жыл бұрын
Facts
I wish there was a full one hour loop of just this instrumental. It's so perfect.
@scottw550
10 ай бұрын
Just right click on the screen and select Loop a check mark will then appear on the left side beside it.
@LifesMike
10 ай бұрын
@scottw550 but people are stupid and would rather watch a 10 hour version with subway surfer on the bottom screen
@donovan9564
10 ай бұрын
Neil levang forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina 😅
@boilingwateronthestove
6 ай бұрын
@@LifesMikeIt's just easier to have an 10 hour version because often those are edited so you have an instant transition and you don't notice that it's restarting the song.
@WillyLongLegsOriginal
4 ай бұрын
@@LifesMikeTf are you even bringing subway surfers up for? that has nothing to do with ten hour versions of music. Also people are stupid for not knowing about the loop feature? you need to smoke some weed or some shit dude.
ПРОШЛО УЖЕ БОЛЬШЕ 60 ЛЕТ А КАК КРАСИВО И УВЛЕКАТЕЛЬНО ЗВУЧИТ ЭТА МУЗЫКА, ГИТАРИСТ ВИРТУОЗ.
No vocals but one of the greatest instrumentals ever!.
the way they made everything way more clear really brings this song back to life!
Imagine my surprise to come here and see my great uncle bob playing next to the guy with the maracas, I knew he was on the Lawrence Welk show but its always a surprise to see him on these videos
@harrykelly7566
2 жыл бұрын
What instrument was he playing?
@russelldavis1539
2 жыл бұрын
@@harrykelly7566 the guiro
@armandofaso3
2 жыл бұрын
Such an honor
@ThaiThom
2 жыл бұрын
That's Salvador Dali.
@ArielKahane
Жыл бұрын
@@ThaiThom Salvador was on the maracas
Curtindo do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👍👍👍 2024.
Ghost Riders in the Sky by the Lawrence Welk Orchestra we have Neil Levang on the guitar, Johhny Klein on the castanets, Aladdin Pallante on the maracas, Bob Lido on the guiro, Jerry Burke on the organ, and the inimitable Frank Scott on the piano with backing vocals by the Lennon sisters!
@acts10truth
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this line up! I was racking my brain for memory with no results!
@christopheranton13
Ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad I could help
Все музыканты с такими открытыми и приятными лицами.От одного этого уже настроение улучшается. Спасибо!
@hemidmehdiyev6701
11 ай бұрын
Какое удовольствие прелесть
@legofett1107
10 ай бұрын
?
@user-qn7lp5xd4x
7 ай бұрын
Классные парни не то что шас мракобесие
@roberthenry9507
6 ай бұрын
@@user-qn7lp5xd4xидёт время, все меняется, может снова мода старая вернётся
Другие Времена, другие Люди, другая Музыка - моя Душа с Ними.
@user-oo1wu4pm1d
11 ай бұрын
Good tune !!! Honestly play when she's riding you ... If you can get a chick to laugh in bed your in the top %10 that can lol
Holy smokes, by far the best version that I've ever heard, and at the age of 79 I've heard tons of this song.
I have this on a Spotify playlist for the car. I was raised on the songs from this era because my parents grew up with it, and now I'm sharing my love for this era with my kids.
To jest najlepsza wersja tego utworu. Ta gitara jest znakomita. Gitarzysta wydobył wszystkie szczegóły z tego instrumentu. Brawo Neil.
@thanos956
23 күн бұрын
Ja słuchając tej piosenki to mam przed oczami serie RdR
The moment the chorus hit, goosebumps every cell in my body! Such times, such music and such beauty..
Nice Music⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍🏻
My life span extended over a decade just by this amazing music. Cancer has a cure here......for sure
The genuine joy on their faces, and that lasting smile that guitarist has, ughhh you can’t help but feel the fun energy 😊and dance to this beautiful music💚, and maracas dude can’t forget about you 😹💚💚!! Now that’s what I call music, it shouldn’t take a toll on you, creator or listener, it should make you feel alive !
@app_manifestation
Жыл бұрын
Green heart emoji man
Какие прекрасные, благородные улыбки)) Сейчас это редкость
It's more than a song or single, it's a composition!
Excellent and legend
0:09 This guy looks so happy. Love that
Вечная память вам парни!!!!! Вы записали себя в историю 20-го века!!!! Вы, лучшие!!!
@michaellastname4922
10 ай бұрын
Or for us, "Eternal memory to you guys!!!!! You wrote yourself into the history of the 20th century!!!! You are the best!!!"
@lasker80bond9
9 ай бұрын
расскажите про них что за парни но мне понравилось с 1 раза.для 60 топ канеш.
Cara é demais!👍 TOP D X SHOW✌
So analog...so fantastic!
Волшебное было время, только в 72 года стал понимать это.
Old is gold
Wonderful music 🎶🌟❤👌
As a very young child I was fascinated by watching Neil play, and also Buddy Merrill on the show. He was probably the first performer that inspired me to pick up the guitar. Back in 1961, I can't think of anyone else you could watch play electric guitar on TV. Thanks Neil may you RIP.
@henrymarchant701
11 ай бұрын
Must.have.more.off.this.
Безо всякого выпендрёжа !!!!!! Прекрасное ИСПОЛНЕНИЕ !!!!! ЛАЙК СТО ПРОЦЕНТОВ !!!!
@Anddjee
Жыл бұрын
Поставил эту прекрасную мелодию на рингтон звонка телефона.
@hemidmehdiyev6701
11 ай бұрын
@@Anddjeeлинк не знаю
What fabulous sound! Thank a legendary!
Как только слышу - хочется вскочить на коня и скакать по прерии раскинув руки навстречу солнцу.Идеально.
@romand86
4 ай бұрын
Забористая у тебя травка 😁
@kwlakami4597
4 ай бұрын
Sounds fun
@acts10truth
2 ай бұрын
I can see that image as you described
@HANKSANDY69420
2 ай бұрын
*_Country rooooaaaadssssss_*
Got to love that little cocky smirk
I remember watching the Lawrence Welk show with my parents every Saturday night. I'm 67 now but it still resonates with me now.
@carywiesner769
Жыл бұрын
I'm only 2 years younger than you, and while I didn't watch then, more recently I've learned to appreciate Welk and his band more.
@donovan9564
10 ай бұрын
Neil levang forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina 😅😅
@billbowers7553
10 ай бұрын
69 here... every week... big reason I play instruments
Love this tune so much .......❤❤❤ Love from India
Если честно,то супер. Музыка обалдеть.
심장을 울리는 선율이구나 몇번을 듣고 있는지 모르겠네
I'm starting to listening to this song on some basis. I love that guitarist and the maracas man. 🎸
Me. Brings back memories
Who likes his smile ❤❤ 🖐️🖐️
@acts10truth
2 ай бұрын
You mean his smirk?
They all look like they are having fun. LeVan has a permanent smile on his face, which is great.
@romand86
Ай бұрын
Конечно, потому что он представляет чуавака с маракасами 😂
An old cowboy went riding out One dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested As he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd Of red eyed cows he saw Plowin' through the ragged skies And up the cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire And their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny And their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him As they thundered through the sky For he saw the riders coming hard And he heard their mournful cry Yippie-yi-o Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky Their faces gaunt Their eyes were blurred Their shirts all soaked with sweat He's riding hard to catch that herd But he ain't caught 'em yet Cause they've got to ride forever On that range up in the sky On horses snorting fire As they ride on, hear their cry As the riders loped on by him He heard one call his name. If you wanna save your soul From hell a-riding on our range. Then, cowboy, change your ways today Or with us you will ride Trying to catch the devil's herd Across these endless skies. Yippie-yi-o Sharmini Satgunam !
@italo5612
2 жыл бұрын
Ghost rider 1
@johnfritts7910
2 жыл бұрын
I hate poetry...but for some strange reason...I love song lyrics...and these stand amongst the best ever!
@johnfritts7910
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry...I forgot to thank Sharmz for posting these amazing lyrics...much appreciated.
@sharmz8266
2 жыл бұрын
U R very welcome John Fritts.! Merry X’Mas 2021 & A Safe Happy New Year 2022 ! Sharmz !
@johnfritts7910
2 жыл бұрын
@@sharmz8266 thanks very much for reply...likewise wishing you a great Christmas...and much kindness toward you in coming new year...side note...I got a kick when searching youtube for other versions (there's alot),when I stumbled onto Australia's Tornadoes version (much fun, w/great banjo)... also just noticed the Crickettes version...another strong instrumental entry...all girls to boot!
You just can't kill that tune.
The extreme cheer of that man in mustache playing maracas!
연주가 너무좋아요 백번듣고있어요 ~~명곡중에 명곡이네요 보컬에서 연주하는분들도 여유와 멋이있어보입니다
@NickOLarse999
9 ай бұрын
I totally agree
@itsrandom296
9 ай бұрын
You're not wrong sir
@ElSkeletro
5 ай бұрын
bro is speaking facts
@psychiatry-is-eugenics
3 ай бұрын
Vocalists ? Where ?
@DL-ls5sy
Ай бұрын
je suis assez d'accord
Lyrics: An old cowboy went riding out One dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested As he went along his way When all at once a mighty herd Of red eyed cows he saw Plowin' through the ragged skies And up the cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire And their hooves were made of steel Their horns were black and shiny And their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him As they thundered through the sky For he saw the riders coming hard And he heard their mournful cry Yippie-yi-o Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky Their faces gaunt Their eyes were blurred Their shirts all soaked with sweat He's riding hard to catch that herd But he ain't caught 'em yet 'Cause they've got to ride forever On that range up in the sky On horses snorting fire As they ride on, hear their cry As the riders loped on by him He heard one call his name 'If you wanna save your soul From hell a-riding on our range Then, cowboy, change your ways today Or with us you will ride Trying to catch the devil's herd Across these endless skies Yippie-yi-o Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky Ghost riders in the sky
@RonalthCaua
10 ай бұрын
🫠👍
@davidcain1970
9 ай бұрын
No better words need said! Cash only says 6 white horses.....you know the rest!
@willyvonbusche729
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this lyrics. It is very appreciated.
@Mephiston1984LoD
5 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@rogeriogetulio1279
4 ай бұрын
Muito interesante essa musica .
I need a 10 hour version
ATEMPORAL, NOSTÁLGICO & RELÍQUIA!!!. 2024 🇧🇷
Man's on the maracas is straight vibing
Its not just about the song, its the performance
The real musicians ❤
❤ Thanks
Who knew Lawrence Welk would feature such hip cowboy music.
I like how everyone is just amazed and looking at Niel play the guitar like they have never seen anyone play like him
I am. I Love it!
So beautiful 😊😃
My man on maracas is killin' it
Бесподобная музыка. И какой кайф музыканты испытывают! Много раз пересмотрел, всегда подъём душевный испытываю
@gustavoantoniosaraviasanto4897
11 ай бұрын
Es demasiado hermosa la melodia.
Como assim não tem nenhum brasileiro aqui ouvindo essa maravilha de música? Isso deveria ser um Hino nacional 😍❤️❤️ o tempo passa e ela sempre será boa😍❤️
U can see in his face he knows how badass all this is. This is my intro song now for anything in life.
The guy with the maracas is just living vibe
SO AWESOME!! No need to have been part of that generation to appreciate all the great music and musicians from those years. Thank you KZread.
вот раньше было всё с толком и без излишеств а концерты с опрятно одетыми музыкантами прям глаз радуют
Since the days of the famous music.
When music had elegance ❣️
@mjbeatle94
2 жыл бұрын
And men dressed like gentlemen
Wow, just wow 😱 truly a masterpiece 🔥 Came here after watching Rango ❤
they did such a beautiful rendition of this song
Uwielbiam ten utwór ❤🎸🎶🪘Pan który gra na kastanietach cudowny ,On gra całym sobą ❤
@royolivares7060
4 күн бұрын
Queremos expresar esas mismas palabras en todos los idiomas del mundo....Saludos!!!
Просто супер.Словами не передать.Эту мелодию можно слушать и слушать каждую секунду
i wish i had the happiness the maracas guy have
@acts10truth
2 ай бұрын
I have that happiness!
real music,real musicans...perfect
The Jazzmaster… Beautiful guitar.
Bravo!
Cada vez que estoy muy triste con sólo ver la sonrisa del bajista, me viene una gran alegría, sorry no speak english😔
@bernardinomorancordova4743
Жыл бұрын
No te preocupes que entendí todo🤣
increíble combinación de talentos que con cada uno de sus instrumentos dio como resultado una de las mejores e icónicas canciones del viejo oeste!!
@gambler4108
Жыл бұрын
This song was wrote in 40 s, with words, check the original on youtube
@nelsserwere-xs2tz
Жыл бұрын
@@gambler4108 que éste no es la original????
The guy playing the maracas looks like he's having the time of his life jamming out to this awesome tune.
Love any version of this song!!!
@wish21100
Ай бұрын
Ramrods got me
@liam5294
Ай бұрын
you’ll enjoy listening to the ‘Sam Song’ then . it has the same instrumental in the background
And the Cowboy rides Away!! Ghost riders in the Sky!! Love it 🎶🎵🎼🎸
Life is beautiful. Whatever you are going thru you will overcome it 💜
Oh yeah !🎉
I was born in 1961 and seeing the Geritol ad and the maraca man just…. I can’t 😂it was awesome 😊❤
Great musician. Loved listening to him.
What a happy piece of music!
Она просто в это.. Не верит) ❤ -)
as a teenager grow up in mid 60s im really really miss this beautiful sense of pure talent n music.. Sad but cheer!! True.. 💦