This YouTube video is a clawhammer banjo lesson titled 'Old Reuben (Train 45)'. The description provides the full lyrics to the song 'Old Reuben', which tells a story about a train and a lost love. It also includes a specific tuning for the banjo (f♯DF♯AD) and links to the instructor Clifton Hicks' Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Merch, PayPal, Venmo, Spotify, and iTunes pages. The song's alternative titles are also listed: Reuben's Train, Train 45, 500 Miles, 800 Miles, and Reuben.
Clifton Hicks delivers a compelling performance of the traditional folk song 'Old Reuben,' also known as 'Train 45.' The song, played on an open-back banjo in f♯DF♯AD tuning, narrates a tale of intoxication, departure from home, and a tragic train derailment. Hicks' advanced clawhammer technique and deep knowledge of Appalachian folk music shine through, offering a somber yet masterful rendition.
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