Videos tagged with Old Reuben

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.

This video features Mabel Cawthorn, a bootlegger from Carnesville, Georgia, playing traditional banjo tunes. She performs "Old Reuben" (also known as "Train 45", "500 Miles", or "Reuben's Train") and "John Henry" on her 5-string banjo. The recording took place at her home on September 25, 1985, and is part of the Georgia Folklore Collection from the University of Georgia, sourced by Arthur S. Rosenbaum. The description includes a disclaimer about fair use for educational purposes.

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.