Makes this WV fiddler proud for those who came before me!!!

Wilson grew up in Avery County where he learned traditional fiddle and banjo tunes of western North Carolina. In 1941, he was drafted into the army and served in North Africa and Sicily during World War II. He was honored with the Purple Heart by the end of his military service.

Iconic music. I previously lost it but now have it saved for future lessons. Thanks so much.

I had two Great Grandfathers who played the fiddle. I play the radio. LOL!

Late to the party here but man is this guy a national treasure.

Oh my good Lord, this is so fine. Just what I wanted to hear!

5/21/23: I see some very dear kinfolks here! Thanks for the post.

Un- REAL. Wow. No words.

Oh law. does that take me back!

Just revisiting this, and it’s still excellent. No dislikes - that says a lot.

This might be my favourite video on KZread. The videography, the touching vignettes, and of course the good ol fiddle and banjo plucking at me heartstrings

@takethestagelv202

Жыл бұрын

I agree whole heartedly!

I love this music. And I love singing Mountain Music by Alabama for karaoke because after I sing it I say on the mic telling people to see me if they want to know that golden mountain music that they are talking about. And I show them these and similar Appalachia/old tyme fiddling videos. You'd pe surprised even younger people, how many that never heard of this style but now can't get enough. I got to see Nic Gareiss dance to some tunes. Just takes my stress away after a crazy week too!

Thank you for adding this to KZread. I haven’t been home in so long and I miss the music.

Thanks for reminding me of Red's good fiddling!!!Been to his studio a few times!!!&his home!!!

Great stuff! I first met and interviewed Red in 1980 and visited him on a number of times subsequently. This brings back some great memories to this Englishman. Thanks so much for putting it up.

I put this on a lot. Some fiddle stuff is too spazzy and sounds like hillbillies on speed. Red has just the right touch.

Yonder’s a Gallinipper! 🎻🪕

Great stuff here. Bruce Green, who plays banjo here, is a mean fiddler in his own right and has cut a CD of unusual Kentucky fiddle tunes [usual disclaimers].

Love it you sir are very good !🙂🙂👍🤗

Where is the list of names of the tunes? Just wondering. I could guess at some...but would like to have list of them Thanks. Nice clean fiddling

Best music ever!😁

This is a beautiful documentary, and I'm very grateful for it, I just wish that it didn't skip in the beginning for that first song. Nevertheless, thank you so much for uploading!

Thanks for putting this up - a totally excellent video in all respects.

Pretty pumped to be able to get the first "like" on this!

Enjoyed this film very much. Good music and some interesting personal history of a musical life humbly told Mr Wilson.

The number at the beginning is known by several names I believe. The one that come to mind is "Liza Poor Gal" about Poor Liza Jane , she died on the train

Thoroughly enjoyed this video!

"Slow Buck" is usually called "Chicken Reel."

Beautiful you and your players very Impressed 👍🙂🙂🙂

Outstanding. Thanks!

Absolutely wonderful!

Really really good 😊😊😊 best wishes from germany

Really interesting to hear hisnrendition of Rye Whiskey about 20 minutes in. I've been comparing lots of versions of that song.

@utbutch13

3 жыл бұрын

Coincidentally, I just learned it on fiddle today before seeing this! But I looked up Jack of Diamonds & found out it’s originally Rye Whiskey. I like his finger plucks on the E-A-D strings. Gonna try incorporating that.

@nohopeforthekids

2 жыл бұрын

@@utbutch13 You've got to listen to Tommy Jarrell's version "Drunken Hiccups" if you haven't already.

@utbutch13

2 жыл бұрын

@@nohopeforthekids 👍 just gave a few of his a listen. Thanks subscribed to his channel for reference!

amazing

This is fucking amazing, thanks for posting

i've watched this video at least 20 times and learned several tunes. what is the name of the tune he got from fiddlin arthur smith, around 58:42?? thanks so much for posting.

Blue ridge mountain gold

Did this Red Wilson also play a guitar in ohio?

What tuning are you using on the fiddle? Sounds wonderful

What is the first tune being played at the start of the film?

@katescottmeyer9266

4 жыл бұрын

Liza Jane

Beautiful! What's the tune at 57:20? Is there a tunes list for this wonderful film?

@t-sin1271

10 ай бұрын

Walkin' in the Park

27:00 What tune is this? Very nice unnamed slow tune...

@utbutch13

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior”?

Tunes: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:22 Liza Jane 00:03:04 Short Life of Trouble 00:06:30 Fire on the Mountain 00:08:37 Walking in the Parlour 00:12:57 Sugar Tree Stomp 00:16:13 Boogerman 00:18:23 Margret Randolph Waltz 00:22:00 Rye Whiskey 00:24:45 Jonesboro 00:26:45 Double fiddle hymn? 00:32:10 Dry and Dusty 00:35:09 Bonaparte's Retreat 00:37:15 The Girl I Love Don't Pay Me No Mind 00:40:16 Big Eyed Rabbit 00:43:07 Down the Road 00:43:38 Lost John 00:45:24 Pretty Little Widow (Shoot the Turkey Buzzard) 00:46:39 Whoa Train Whoa 00:50:02 Buck Dance (Chicken Reel) 00:53:43 No Foolin' Who You Love 00:56:12 Walking in the Park 00:58:39 Grey Eagle 01:00:35 Granny Put the Kettle On

What is the name of the tune starting at 43:40?

@gadaya

3 ай бұрын

That's "Lost John"