Videos tagged with Folk Ballad

This video features Clifton Hicks performing a rendition of the folk ballad "Stagolee" on an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to gCGCD. The description delves into the historical context of the song, detailing the story of Shelton "Stag" Lee, a pimp who fatally shot Billy Lyons on Christmas Eve 1895 over a stolen Stetson hat. The lyrics are heavily influenced by Mississippi John Hurt's recording. The video also promotes various ways to support Clifton Hicks' work, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, merchandise, and music streaming platforms.

This video presents a traditional banjo lesson on the early folk ballad "Hiram Hubbard." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, learned the song from Jake Book, who in turn learned it from a recording of Jean Ritchie and Doc Watson. The video details the specific banjo tuning used (Luscomb banjo tuned gDGBD relative, e B E G# B actual) and provides the lyrics to the song. It also promotes various ways to support the instructor's work, including Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and direct donations. The description also lists a broad range of banjo styles, historical influences, and related musicians, highlighting the rich heritage of Appalachian folk music.

This video features a performance of the folk song "In the Pines" (also known as "Black Girl, Where Did You Sleep Last Night"), learned from a Huddie William Ledbetter (Lead Belly) recording. The description highlights the song's origins and mentions various artists who have also recorded it, including Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and The Louvin Brothers. The creator, Clifton Hicks, provides links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, and merchandise.

This video features a performance of the traditional folk song "Wild Bill Jones" played on a 1923 Gibson guitar banjo. The performer, Clifton Hicks, details the specific tuning (DADGAD with a capo at the second fret and a drone string) and the history of the instrument, referencing his own experiences and the song's origins in Appalachian folk music. The description also includes lyrics and links to the artist's music platforms and social media. While the song has violent themes, the video itself is a musical performance and historical discussion, not a firearm demonstration.