Johnny Cash & John Hartford, Bluegrass medley

Johnny Cash and John Hartford playing a medley of Bill Monroe songs (Monroe was the originator of the style of American country music known as "bluegrass"). Hartford was a bluegrass musician who wrote the song "Gentle on My Mind", which was a huge hit for Glen Campbell. Hartford also contributed to several songs on the "O Brother, Where Art Thou" soundtrack. (Songs in the medley: "Muleskinner Blues", "Columbus Stockade", "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and "Uncle Penn".This aired on August 23rd, 1969.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm
Author: rennert70

Length: 06:06
Rating: 4.83
Views: 226987

Tags: Blake Bluegrass Bob Cash Clements Hartford John Johnny Moore Norman Vassar

Video Comments

GoodAndGooder (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I concur with last couple of comments-great video footage. I think, with the fact that both John's - here - having low voices, that the guy on far left stage, in this, with a singing microphone, is probably the one which can be heard singing the really high harmony on "Uncle Pen." Great backing band and, of course, splendid singing and playing by the stars of the situation. I can't believe they're both gone, now.

Wisegeorge (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

My parents only let me grow my hair over my ears after Glen Cambell and John Hartford did. They provided a bridge between Country and Hippie.

grandpalarsen (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

A lot of videos on youtube get called "great," "cool," "fantastic," etc., without necessarily deserving the praise. But then there's this one. This one is truly reat, cool, etc., etc. Thanks.

pantherpawed (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Thanks for the info about John Hartford - Love Brother Where Art Thou. Johnny Cash was a one-off wasn't he? No-one sounds like him, such a unique voice!

Raidfreak (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I feel your pain. I figure I'll go with a harmonica for now. Easier to learn by someone with elbow impairments that disallows a banjo style instrument... /sigh.. this music makes me smile.

johnwalterm (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

The banjo originated in Africa.Wikipedia has the info.

hCHASEs87 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

well we suffer from the same delima.

superpug666 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

for DAMN sure they are, but my reply went with how i interpreted the comment. But sir you are correct! The only thing i hate about banjos is that i cant play. lol

hCHASEs87 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

well are they not americans???? Uhh yes i believe they are, make the banjo.....American.

superpug666 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

its actually based on an african instrument, it was invented by black slaves.