Videos tagged with 1960s Music

This YouTube video is a banjo tutorial by Clifton Hicks, focusing on Dock Boggs' song "Brother Jim Got Shot" (also known as "Hard Luck Blues"). Hicks explains he learned the song from two Dock Boggs recordings, one from the 1920s and another from the 1960s. He plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to eBEG♯B (relative gCGBD). The description includes extensive links to the creator's Patreon, website, merchandise, music streaming platforms, and donation options, promoting their banjo education and music.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "Brother Jim Got Shot (Hard Luck Blues)," a song originally recorded by Dock Boggs in the 1920s and later re-recorded by Boggs in the 1960s under the title "Brother Jim Got Shot." Hicks learned the song from Boggs' earlier work and discusses the instrumentation, specifically mentioning gut strings on the original recording. He details his own instrument, an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo, its tuning (eAEG♯B), and the Aquila "New Nylgut" strings and Joel Hooks maple bridge he uses. The description also includes numerous links to his Patreon, website, merchandise, music platforms, and donation channels.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing "Drunkard's Lone Child" on a 5-string banjo, presented in a high-contrast black and white filter. The performance showcases proficient clawhammer-style banjo playing and an authentic traditional folk vocal delivery, reflecting deep expertise in American folk music. The song's narrative centers on a child's sorrow and longing for their deceased mother, contrasting with the joy of spring.