It's a shame that the audience didn't seem to appreciate the awesome performance. That was epic in the true sense of the word. Before all that lol brb wdbc mumbojumbo.
So many popular singers these days don't have that range or can be so precise in pitch. I don't care if they don't like bluegrass, they could still take a few pointers from Cowen.
dpkll5 i totally agree with you these guys need to get back for a reuninon i was raised on them and like was said on here by someone else noone else is rly close to the sound those 4 guys made together i think we all need a "revival" of new grass revival lol
Even today that sounds new, and they did that back in the 80's i think some where around that time, there is no other bluegrass band that can come close to that, I know its not, quote "Bluegrass" but there is no other band in today field that can, not beat those 4 guys.... I think its time for a N.G.R back together tour what do all of you think , maybe get a petition going asking them to do that for there fans.....
John Cowan's singing (and hair) + Sam Bush's mando pickin and harmony + Pat Flynn's bitchin' solo + Bela Fleck's machine-gun ascending riff = a great freakin' New Grass tune!
The solos are all great -- even Sam's little one on the mandolin -- and vocals and harmony are outstanding, the song is wonderful. But the thing that makes it for me is ALL those THINGS the banjo is doing in and behind the music. Inventive, colorful, it is the beat and the drive; THAT's the greatest thing of a great cut.
All the solos -- even the little mandolin one -- are great, the vocal & harmony outstanding, but what makes it for me are ALL those little things the banjo is doing in and behind the vocal; it's the beat, the drive, the color, and the originality and virtuosity are unparalleled. How great it all is.
Does anyone know where and when this was recorded?
@immelalex He puts to "OMG" into "OMG"! lol. Followed him for years, Telluride Bluegrass, Lyon Bluegrass, The Aggie in Ft. Collins. I also have a few pictures taken with him. What a down to earth, kind, humble human being he is! I LOVE me some John Cowan!
@immelalex don;t know where I have been on these guys, just great, thanks for utube. other wise you wouldn't know of groups. like these. john cowan is really super.
Each member of this band contribute equally to its magic. My son at 4 years old was sold on bluegrass by them, and now, today teaches strings and drama at a local high school where he introduces bluegrass along with classical, jazz, rock, pop and more. This band has no idea how much we admired them and still do.
Believe it or not John Cowan filled in for lead singer of the Dooby Brothers in a concert we went to at Taho back somewhere in the 1990's. He's the best.
I think John Cowan is the finest vocalist I've ever heard , in any form of popular music, even today his voice is incredible, he makes ordinary songs sound extraordinary, and a fantastic bass player too, what a man !!!!
John Cowan has a remarkable voice... I actually played in a band with a guy named Dennis Bone who played bass and sang alot like John...not as good, but similar...Crazy memories! Thanks for posting!!!
great band. great musicians .
Dexterful 1 month ago
What a silly mullet
davekelly1957 1 month ago
Sam Bush is so full of sh!t....but in a really good way...ya know? LOL!! Love Sammy!
justkaron 2 months ago
Sam Bush your are awesome and Bela is no slouch...okay, he's unbelievable. Hi Bela how are you?....Jack Baker NYC
MrJbaker7 3 months ago
It's a shame that the audience didn't seem to appreciate the awesome performance. That was epic in the true sense of the word. Before all that lol brb wdbc mumbojumbo.
rugbysam 3 months ago
Wow that some kinda pickin! Thanks for sharing this high energy and enjoyable video.
shalimarsgirl 4 months ago
Wow good stuff thanks for the post...thanks strawman8 for the link..Aussie:)
australianfan 5 months ago
they sound so good, its fun to see someone playing music like this...having fun playing it.
TierodMcslush 5 months ago in playlist bluegrass
Dear God..I'm thinkin' they are a freak of nature! I so love NGR. I miss them so much!
Debsflicks 5 months ago
You're the one that I want. Whoo Whoo woo. Weird.
JeredtheShy 7 months ago
Buddy breaks his string at 0:59
sudam666 7 months ago
@sudam666 lol. good eye.
muzicsalesman 6 months ago
Beautiful!
Marcus70815 7 months ago
nice hairdo
buenosdiers 7 months ago
Goddamn. This is some incredible stuff. I'm sold.
bryantburciaga 7 months ago
Absolutely incredible.
mrgreer51 7 months ago
Masters all! Wish they would get back together and record.
lmgpharm 8 months ago
So many popular singers these days don't have that range or can be so precise in pitch. I don't care if they don't like bluegrass, they could still take a few pointers from Cowen.
potentialavalanche 9 months ago
Greatest band that never was.
ericgarner23 10 months ago 2
@ericgarner23 you got tht rite,but they were out of there time..lol
MrHello1297 9 months ago
holy shit
bizzann1 11 months ago
ABSOLUTELY CLASSIC! IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER!!
petelandon54 11 months ago
Gawd, they were astonishing...
xlr8tr12 1 year ago
dpkll5 i totally agree with you these guys need to get back for a reuninon i was raised on them and like was said on here by someone else noone else is rly close to the sound those 4 guys made together i think we all need a "revival" of new grass revival lol
juice3659 1 year ago 2
This version is way better than the album version! Drums should not be allowed in bluegrass!
jasobres 1 year ago 3
I love the look on Sam's face at 1:23.
redbirdjazzz 1 year ago 4
@redbirdjazzz
I think Bela surprised him with a riff he hadn't heard yet...
xlr8tr12 1 year ago
yum
kssolomon 1 year ago
holy shit john cowan! whats on your head?
camcello262 1 year ago 2
Sammy baby!
SamuelBush 1 year ago
I have been a head bangger for 35 years. But this is one of my top ten songs of all time.
MrXrayis 1 year ago
@MrXrayis
I used to be a headbanger. When you're exposed to this kind of stuff it makes you forget about power chords...
north005 1 year ago 2
WOW, Thats amazing!
glassmaninboulder 1 year ago
Even today that sounds new, and they did that back in the 80's i think some where around that time, there is no other bluegrass band that can come close to that, I know its not, quote "Bluegrass" but there is no other band in today field that can, not beat those 4 guys.... I think its time for a N.G.R back together tour what do all of you think , maybe get a petition going asking them to do that for there fans.....
Dpkll5 1 year ago
Good lord, I loves me some John Cowan!! What a set of pipes! (And what a hair do!)
SuzanSkylark 1 year ago
Congratulations!
Just different from the original - but made in its special way very professional and excellent!
A real pleasure to listen to and I like it very much!
Greetings from good ole Bavaria
haekelgarnshop 1 year ago
what an interesting band
adrian5b 1 year ago
John Cowan's singing (and hair) + Sam Bush's mando pickin and harmony + Pat Flynn's bitchin' solo + Bela Fleck's machine-gun ascending riff = a great freakin' New Grass tune!
wankatronic 1 year ago 4
i love you john, what a voice
kherbertification 1 year ago
does anyone know what year this was?
feherplay 1 year ago
@feherplay 1986
JVernon83 1 year ago
Now that's what I'm talking about!!!!!!!!!
edcabanas 1 year ago
bela raped this song. in the best way possible
stickflip723 1 year ago
Fantastic! Thanks
platinumplusenter 1 year ago
john cowan high notes = aural orgasm
kotaboner42 1 year ago
that's why it's NEW grass :p
rotagbhd 1 year ago
These guys are real pros.
grahamhammond 2 years ago 2
The solos are all great -- even Sam's little one on the mandolin -- and vocals and harmony are outstanding, the song is wonderful. But the thing that makes it for me is ALL those THINGS the banjo is doing in and behind the music. Inventive, colorful, it is the beat and the drive; THAT's the greatest thing of a great cut.
Anyone know when/where this was recorded?
rtpjavaman 2 years ago 2
All the solos -- even the little mandolin one -- are great, the vocal & harmony outstanding, but what makes it for me are ALL those little things the banjo is doing in and behind the vocal; it's the beat, the drive, the color, and the originality and virtuosity are unparalleled. How great it all is.
Does anyone know where and when this was recorded?
rtpjavaman 2 years ago 2
Pat Flynn has it going on --Still all these years later!!! great
theahofthings 2 years ago 2
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Can't stop watching this video!
blondebluegrass 2 years ago
Bela's solo rocks!
cnsd402w 2 years ago 8
Agreed!
DisposableHero187 2 years ago
Never heard anyone get quite that much sound out of a mandolin, sam bush, you are the man.
impatrickshamp 2 years ago 7
check out Sam Bush protege 18 yr old Sierra Hull, who happens to be appearing with John Cowan in Boston next month.-
olLonely 2 years ago
Opened for John about a month ago and he still sounds amazing!!!
Grassabillies 2 years ago
John cowen is the greatest singer of all time! I think my face fell of after I heard this
immelalex 2 years ago 44
@immelalex He puts to "OMG" into "OMG"! lol. Followed him for years, Telluride Bluegrass, Lyon Bluegrass, The Aggie in Ft. Collins. I also have a few pictures taken with him. What a down to earth, kind, humble human being he is! I LOVE me some John Cowan!
1951juniper 11 months ago
@immelalex John Cowan is indeed one of the best singers ever!
vidfreak32 2 months ago
@immelalex don;t know where I have been on these guys, just great, thanks for utube. other wise you wouldn't know of groups. like these. john cowan is really super.
maxntejas 1 month ago
So very awesome. :)
RatherNotSay456 2 years ago 8
Some of my greatest music memories seeing them live back in the day...just amazing
kimrileymusic 2 years ago 3
Johnny sure knew how to dress back then, eh!?!
KYEONGTI 2 years ago
No matter what you think of the music you gotta love that Flock of Seagulls haircut.
CofCGuy 2 years ago 5
I got to see John in Blowing Rock last month and WOW! Dude is still amazing.
jasonbriancoffey 3 years ago 5
Had John and Pat in the studio and they are the nicest guys you would want to meet!
terrykinakin 3 years ago
Hinds sights 20/20. I'd have that place packed with immediate family. Then friends, if they were lucky!
zmznzbzvzmznzb 3 years ago
Each member of this band contribute equally to its magic. My son at 4 years old was sold on bluegrass by them, and now, today teaches strings and drama at a local high school where he introduces bluegrass along with classical, jazz, rock, pop and more. This band has no idea how much we admired them and still do.
suzannebowen 3 years ago
Some of the greatest pickers of all time! You guys 'GRASS' !
SherryECrawford 3 years ago 4
John is amazing! The whole group is! I used to say I was going to marry John someday, love his voice!!!
candicelynn72 3 years ago 7
Chills. Just flat out scary good.
ace2k707 3 years ago 5
One of the best bands in America...bella fleck is a leg end.
buebeard 3 years ago
Believe it or not John Cowan filled in for lead singer of the Dooby Brothers in a concert we went to at Taho back somewhere in the 1990's. He's the best.
nofantasyman 3 years ago 3
I think John Cowan is the finest vocalist I've ever heard , in any form of popular music, even today his voice is incredible, he makes ordinary songs sound extraordinary, and a fantastic bass player too, what a man !!!!
dougienancy 3 years ago 29
@dougienancy Your right, there's not many people can sing live and hit the notes he can.
Telelikeitis 1 year ago
@dougienancy And what a mullet!!
bassman8355 11 months ago 4
Sam Bush rules!
RockDoc50 3 years ago 2
Did they just say "hey we will just wear whatever is clean" lol i love it
BATENKILL 4 years ago
John Cowan has a remarkable voice... I actually played in a band with a guy named Dennis Bone who played bass and sang alot like John...not as good, but similar...Crazy memories! Thanks for posting!!!
drycreekvideo 4 years ago
Compelling stuff. Bela Fleck is as usual absolutely amazin'
birdstuckinchimney 4 years ago 2
The band broke up on New Years Eve 1989 and I sure have missed them. I guess with all that talent in one place, something had to happen....
earlbob1 4 years ago