Videos tagged with Banjo Bill Cornett

This YouTube video features a home recording of Kentucky State Rep. William "Banjo Bill" Cornett (1890-1960) performing his version of the song "Morphine Blues." The description provides the transcribed lyrics, which detail a dream about wealth followed by the harsh reality of poverty, and a harrowing experience with morphine that almost led to death. The description also includes variations of the lyrics from other singers and mentions Cornett's hometown of Hindman, Kentucky. It highlights that this particular recording is absent from a published compilation of his "lost recordings."

This YouTube video, titled "Morphine Blues" by Banjo Bill Cornett, features a musical performance by Clifton Hicks. The description includes lyrics related to the song's theme. It heavily promotes Clifton Hicks' various online platforms, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, for music streaming, exclusive content, and merchandise. The video also offers links for PayPal and Venmo donations, as well as YouTube channel memberships, all under the umbrella of "Banjo Heritage."

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.

This YouTube video features "Morphine Blues," performed by Banjo Bill Cornett, a musician from Knott County, Kentucky. The recording originates from a 1950s home tape, offering a glimpse into traditional banjo music. The description highlights Clifton Hicks' connection to this heritage and provides various links for listeners to support his work, including Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal. The hashtags #cliftonhicks and #banjo further emphasize the artist and genre.

This video presents a home recording of banjo player Banjo Bill Cornett performing his song "Morphine Blues." The description notes that this particular recording was missing from a compilation of Cornett's "lost recordings" and includes the full lyrics of the song, which detail dreams of wealth followed by financial hardship, and the use of morphine to escape despair. The creator also provides links to their music on Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, as well as payment links.