Keep our heritage alive!

@wolfchild9755

Ай бұрын

Big revival of authentic music and culture goin on in the Appalachians ♥

I'm in the UK and 64 . I've always thought it a shame to go through life without learning to play an instrument. Well , I'm retired now and after seeing you I have bought a banjo and am learning to play, at last. Thankyou so much for giving me the inspiration to finally join in..❤🎉😂😅

@Glass_Of_Bromine

5 ай бұрын

im startin early at 15 haha

@matthewtE

4 ай бұрын

​@NOSE_99 Just don't ever quit, or you'll regret it. 👍

@annamossity8879

2 ай бұрын

Kudos to you both! I always wanted to play banjo too, maybe I will.

The Old Leatherstocking series would make a badass album. Keep it up, I love these tunes.

@waltzingpeter

2 жыл бұрын

You can get a leatherstocking album on itunes

I'm a poor orphan child I must beg for my bread My father he's a drunkard my mother she is dead, I wander alone and I moan and I weep For the voice of my mother to sing me to sleep. It is springtime on Earth and the birds are so glad I listen and I wonder my heart is so sad, Sweet flowers in bloom and strangers pass by But the form of my mother no longer is nigh. She sleeps on a hill in a bed of cold clay How sad it did seem to lay mother away, She's gone with the angels but none do I see So dear was the love of my mother to me. Last night in my slumber she seemed to draw near She kissed me as sweetly as when she was here, She took me in her arms and she fondled my brow Said, "Sleep on, sweetheart, I'm a watching you now." But I'm alone all alone in this cold world so wild God look down and pity a drunkard's lone child, In pity look down and hasten to me Won't you take me to dwell with my mother and thee?

@thenovicecraftsman712

2 жыл бұрын

Oh dang, first comment!

@LogarCreed

2 жыл бұрын

Epic my friend, very very chilling! Merry Christmas be well, stay safe, and keep on Truckin.🎄🇨🇦😎

@Highippie

2 жыл бұрын

I love the soul that is in every song you play and sing😍 even in death my Momma wouldn't be loving like that.

@jimmyreese918

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Very touching to the heart @ soul

@Bordo430

2 жыл бұрын

Is it nylon or metal strings?

Based and Appalachian pilled

@user-lq5jl8fy5o

2 ай бұрын

😿 👶🍼

It’s about time we have been missing the Stocking made from old leather😀👍

@thenovicecraftsman712

2 жыл бұрын

Wait.... how did you comment 4 hours ago? It's says this was just released an hour ago...

Love me some Old Leatherstocking

@thenovicecraftsman712

2 жыл бұрын

What the, HOW!? How did you comment a month ago on a video uploaded 1 hour ago!? Something at KZread is glitching out.

@joemoment-o1275

2 жыл бұрын

@@thenovicecraftsman712 he found it on a playlist before it was put public

@thenovicecraftsman712

2 жыл бұрын

@@joemoment-o1275 I had no clue that was even possible

The shifty eyes in the beginning cracked me up This is the third song I’ve heard from you now and you gained a new sub from the first song 💕 You’re absolutely amazing I love it all; thank you so much for sharing with us x🤍o

My 1 year old loves old leather stocking, he literally jumps with joy when hears you plucking away.

@jinndoe7068

3 ай бұрын

Wise little son! Bless you!

I visit my mother's grave once a week no matter what. This is a great song and performance. You my friend are a wonderful talent. Rip Mom

This may be Old Leatherstocking's best song yet. Excellent work, Mr. Hicks.

@White20445

2 жыл бұрын

The original is by Dock Boggs, Boggs didn't have nearly as good a voice as Leatherstocking though.

@robertpaulson2842

Жыл бұрын

@@White20445 I hope Clifton Doesn't get a backing band, I love it being a solo performance

Ahhh...all is right with world...Ol leatherrstocking has returned to fill my void with a mournful rendition..peace to all.

I am compelled to revisit Old Leather Stocking....time and time again. After the sorrow....the tune is wonderful.

Way to go Señor Hicks. Dig your tunes when I'm down and out. Lately that time won't go so I keep tune-ing to you Mr. Ol' Leather.

Clifton, you're the genuine article. Another fantastic rendition, as real and authentic as can be. Well done.

@gomertube

2 жыл бұрын

Who's "Clifton"?

And that title hits awfully close to home. Must reassess the situation.

This shit is fuckin dope as fuckin shit!!!!! Im puerto rican... not that doesnt matter but this transcends all... smart people with wonderful ears will only love this. Its gorgoeus

@ggmann13

2 жыл бұрын

lol wtf this fits so well with what Iron Mouse said about Pueto Ricans hahahah that is amazing.

You are the sound of the hills and hollers brother. You nailed it. You're the authentic thing. God bless you.

@cavelvlan25

11 ай бұрын

That fact that this song doesn't have uncountable likes and this comment doesn't have just as many saddens me. Edit I'm gonna do my part

@78LedHead

11 ай бұрын

@@cavelvlan25 as spellbinding as this version of this song is, go listen to his rendition of Da Boatmans Dance, flat out amazing

@cavelvlan25

11 ай бұрын

@@78LedHead to be honest iv basically be going through his entire music career haha.

@speedfreak8200

4 ай бұрын

@@cavelvlan25 you should be honest all the time @caveman

@cavelvlan25

4 ай бұрын

@@speedfreak8200 in a perfect world

Always love listening to your music when smoking or waiting for my shifts to start.

Old leatherstocking at it again. Things dont look so bleak anymore.

This guy is great! Old school folk music

Good to se Mr. Rector come a visiting. I sure hope he's got some of them fiddle strings he's famous for! And he's always got a great song to share.

Tis the time of year to wassail. Hope that your plants take root and all your trees bear fruit.

This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

really love this, the outfit, everything, we need more songs by The Old LeatherStocking

Awesome!!! I’ll be listening to this on the way to work in the morning.

Eerie and perfect. Echos from eternity.

Day drinking and stumbled here. Great good job dbl thumbs up!!!

So splendid to see you again Mr Leatherstocking. Your songs put my troubles into perspective.

that hit hard not going to lie

As soon as this one hits ITunes it’s going in my playlist

I been waiting for more leatherstocking. I love this stuff

I've been playing guitar and bass for over 25 years, you and Billy Strings are making me want to try the banjo.

@waltzingpeter

2 жыл бұрын

I played guitar for 10 years, picked up a banjo and never looked back.

@ktown0173

2 жыл бұрын

Bass and guitar player too man, old folk music and jazz are both tempting me to get one so bad

@robertpaulson2842

Жыл бұрын

I mostly play metal/rock/blues guitar. I enjoy banjo, but I'm not good.

@magnoleeus2185

Жыл бұрын

Have you found Benjamin Todd yet?

@scramblesthedeathdealer

Жыл бұрын

@@magnoleeus2185 I'll check him out.

Man I love this❤

Sweet Jesus Christ, ...many a man , dropped a tear to this tune......!!

Yay,,Old Leatherstocking~!!

Always makes me cry, reminds me of my mother

Love me some ol Leatherstocking

You're a legend

Imagine going hiking off trail and running into this guy recording.

Leatherstocking has returned!

Haunting and beautiful. Thanks for the wonderful performance Clifton.

Now there's a hominid with heart. Thanks you.

Love this tune...

Was just thinking "man I hope leatherstocking comes out with another one." the timing

Is nice brother Cliff. Very handsome. Like you Sir. Jesus bless and heal☦️

The old haint returns!

I love your music man, greetings from Switzerland.

I love this! I grew up in Appalachian foothills and love the clawhammer banjo sound! 🥰

Good to see the skeleton come out before Christmas, and especially before New Year! Leatherback, 2024, For President!

@zachsimmerock3420

2 жыл бұрын

My autocorrect, corrected your handle in the wrong direction, My bad Stocking

Please please please Mr. Hicks..please keep making old leather stocking songs! Your voice is haunting and makes me think of my dead ex baby mother..and your playing is amazing and inspiring

Muito bom fantastic

Best thing on KZread 👍🏻

This song hits home for me personally

This is how one sees people truly, occasionally...

WoW Wicked Player ! and with work gloves on you kick ass

This stuff comes across as so authentic, its as if Im watching a lost film from the 1930s. I always imagine a modern rock band like Nazareth, or Aerosmith picking it up and doing a modern version. So I sit with my Les Paul and a little Marshall amp and jam along with the distortion quite hi. Its got a great groove!

I love your music it takes me back to my grandmother house in Pocahontas county WV she only had a phone no electric and the water came from a pump and one of my great uncle’s would play music like this in the evening and it would put me in a trance with play another unc please

Love your music, voice and presentation.

Yes the ole man's back!!!

Superb!

Chills up my spine with this one! Well done Mr Hicks!

I am going to personally make sure this gets to 100k veiws. This might be my favorite song ever, and I owe you one for helping me find out about Dock Boggs

Every time I see or hear you I’m mesmerised….old leather stocking is amazing well done mr hicks

I seriously can't get enough of Old Leatherstocking. Happy New Year and thank you for helping us get through 2021.

omg omg omg i love old leatherstockings. will be taking you along on my Appalachian trail thru hike

Best performer on KZread 💯

We need more leather stockings

Surely calls to my heart....thanks

The look is so... Creepy... Haunting... I LOVE IT!

Again this dude is metal with an old soul. I love his music. Being from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and a metal head. I find him so interesting. Being said. I live in South Carolina now.I miss the appellation mountain range . the iron hills of Pennsylvania. this dude tuges at my northern soul

@milemarker_oscar_mike

2 жыл бұрын

Go Steelers !

Great stuff mr hicks. Mike. Cape town. South africa.

Thank you for this offering. It is cherished, much like the others.

I downloaded your album from ITunes- your music has made a real connection with my appreciation. I love the video. And the eyes really expressive but not scary - top job dude❤️

I love this song and Clifton Hicks and Dock Boggs and this video :) "It's Spring Time On Earth and The Birds Are So Glad" "Sleep on sweetheart I'm watching you now"

YAY! Thanks for the Christmas present, Clifton

Perfect song for the season. Love these songs you write!

Raising my jar of Apple Pie to you, Old Leatherstocking. Thank you for the great songs and banjo teachins this year. And Merry Christmas to you.

God I love me some Old Leatherstocking. Amazing performance man.

Beautiful song! Glad to see more Old Leatherstocking!

I love this man.

Dayum das a good ass song if I ever

That's a fine tribute Doc Boggs is a good roll model if your gonna be a banjo picker or if you just have ears to hear.

Best playing I've heard you do. Might be your best song. Keep it up.

Appreciate the tuning description. Always tricky to follow unless you know that

Old Leatherstocking is next level. Come play Poppy Mountain some time.

Beautifully performed. Me and my 4 year old loves the old leatherstocking style too

God bless the KZread algorithm

Whenever I hear one of your songs, whether I’m hearing it again or something I haven’t heard before, I truly feel like I have found my kindred spirit. I would love to see you perform if ever in a show, sitting on a porch with some shine or sitting around a fire.

Very cool ! I gotta say that glove makes your left hand look all disjointed and crippled. Very spooky

Awesome absolutely a departure from commercial to soul wrenching ballad and talent. Thank you

Awesome 🤩

You are a real treasure, sir. I always count on your strumming of songs of old and new to make my day.

senor hicks. deadly stuff! love this weird spooky persona. thanks for all your banjo info and music. good luck young warrior

Love this. Strangely more expressive with the mask on. Eye rolls oh yes...

Love the nice low tuning and great banjo playing

Brother you have this persona down so well!!! So FN awesome! New type of gloves? Hard to tell. Badass song select! Perfect as a matter of fact

Love this song

Those eyes😂🖤

hahaha halarious dude! Dem Eyes...Dem eyes!!!...great pickin