Carolina Chocolate Drops "Cornbread and Butterbeans"

[are3141]

For you ignorant individuals that know nothing about American history, this is the music that African Americans use to jam to back in the day. For whatever reason you don't see too many African Americans playing music like this anymore...could be because of those ignorant minstrel shows I'm not sure.

[SweetGirlTN]

I could listen to this all day long.

[girlygears13]

I hate seeing stuff like this become a race issue. IT'S ABOUT MUSIC NOT WHO'S PLAYING IT! 

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@girlygears13 thats exactly what i said to start this conversation cause this middle aged guy with the top comment got to be the top comment by talking about race. he is one of those white guys who hate white people more than malcom x. i dont see race, especially when it comes to music. black people, white people, spanish folks, we have been jammin together for awhile.

[riverstanding]

This thread has gone in a direction that is befouling of such a wonderful display of musicianship and mountain culture. Shame on you people... Have some respect.

[chapina1492]

I'm not a "country" music fan but THIS I LOVE !!! Just saw them interviewed on CNN's Music Monday.

[AMOSDOG3]

if you have not seen these people live you have too

[whistlinginmyears]

Great sound, good lyrics, innovative style, amusing additional instruments, and good fun to watch - That is what i call ENTERTAINMENT.



[tanksbb]

Saw them in Nashville recently and they were fabulous! Don't miss a chance to see this group live.

[DCarnold84]

He has one of the nastiest fiddle styles I have ever heard...I mean that in a good way.

[theJTLaPointe]

@MerryAntics im not trying to disrespect u at all but when u fill out an application do u put down Scot/Irish/Norse American an from the way i see it calling black folks African Americans is disrespectful by saying they are not 100% American

[Lampodikt]

Great to see and hear these talented youngsters! Funny they are better than most white hillbillys!

[rerosen2536]

This is one of my favorite songs from The Carolina Chocolate Drops! I remember eating butter beans, and cornbread is just a staple at the table.

My dad told us to bury him with a can of butter beans!

[clockguy2]

Very Talented!

[theJTLaPointe]

I'm sorry but i have read all 3 of their bios an saw none of them were ever born or ever lived in Africa so there is no way they are African American these folks are true blue,red blooded Americans.

[MerryAntics]

@theJTLaPointe All of our ancestors came from elsewhere, whether on foot or by boat it matters little how you look at it. It's sad that so many of us have forgotten (intentionally or not) our roots. I am of Scot/Irish/Norse ancestry and, quite frankly, by holding onto my ancestry I honor the sacrifices my ancestors made to come to this country and make a new home.

[thalohalo]

Ok, now I know I'm in love with that woman.

[haim221]

Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[theilluminationsband]

absolutely!!!

[PhillyBluntsDoItRite]

real damn music

[shortbusburgerknife]

awesome sound!!kick back on the step wit a cold suds in the evening!!

[spitlord]

Can YOU pick out the retarted man in this lineup...?

Hint: No Vocals and a fuckin jug.

[734earthendragon]

@spitlord If you look for other videos with the CCDs you'll see that he can play the banjo and sing as well.

[fourstringash]

@spitlord That's Don Flemons, he's one of the most talented musicians I've ever come across, excellent multi-instrumentalist, and he's got a real voice on him when he sings.

[jifrazier2]

thank God for good music

[johnmawake]

I wonder how many of the 400,000+plus plays are mine?

[spitlord]

@johnmawake prolly enough to cover ALL of your pillow cases in sperm. that would be... ah... 152,349.

Precicely.

[artemis133]

Great! <3

[arrong4]

I love this song!

[turnersnake]

heard this for the first time on the 96.9 bluegrass show! Thanks Less for playin good stuff!!!

[dingodavid]

Still one of my favourite songs.

Just about says it all.

Thanks again guys.

[rostamensch]

saw this band live - great experience. Strongly recommended

[fizcalpolicy]

True American music

[Pillzbug]

All this damn banjo pricking and cornbread eating is why this country is going to hell in a hand basket! Damn kids! Get off my lawn!

[ebronston]

They are so cool there outta be a law!!!

[BiggieB99]

Gonna see them at the Mountain Song Festival in

Brevard, NC in a couple weeks! Cant wait!!!

If you don't like this music, I personally question your humanity. . .

[popoaggie]

Watch this band every year at Merlefest down in Carolina ! They rule!

[Gokee22]

great music iove the beat and rythem

[shade88111]

Dis I LIke :P Just the best.

[benjikane83]

How could you NOT like this? Lots of talent. Great job ya'll!

[xgi36]

Wonderful !! Thank you for saving an truly American art form . Great playing.

[uhohitsbrendan]

Never stop in the middle of a ho-down.

[jfheff420]

isn't justin bieber joining this band????

[EddyHouchins]

I know an irish music session that could use that bones player!

[MrBillblake123]

A++++

[marlootto]

So nice to see young people with such talent. They are AWESOME

[matsterwxyz]

Outstanding group of kids.

[Vanillablooos]

This is REAL talent. None of this "country pop" stuff you hear on the radio these days!!!! WAY TO GO C. DROPS!!!!

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@Vanillablooos i dont hear the country pop crap cause its crap.

[Vanillablooos]

@MrPrinceOFpa That's what I said........:-/

[Vanillablooos]

Very talented group of people. Just heard this song on KPFT in Houston, Texas!!

[CapoeiraPiper]

Don't leave, Justin.



[GWRevolutionTV]

eating beans and making love! LOL

[grannyinthewoods5767]

love this.



[56bluegold]

Very Good !

[fodsaks]

I can't help thiking of Homer Stokes in 'O Brother'.

"Dees boys ain't white!!

[IzzieB123]

Have so become a fan! Have you been asked to preform at the Opry in Nashville? Would love to see you preform there. Wonderful! You are wonderful & will look for you in other locales. Hope to catch you in Owensboro, KY. Can't wait! :D

[13ahawkins4]

@IzzieB123 ROMP!

[proudtobefromwv]

WOW! Sure was a great performance. Will look for more of your music Carolina Chocolate Drops.

[sharonbng]

WOOHOOOOOO

[bestspelller]

I feel like saying "Yeehaw!"

[paschal421]

they are just so good

now

find the fiddle playing banjo player

fiddling

point being watch more of these

they are just so good

[Tarheelz2011]

This is some of the best and most genuine music I've heard in a while

[JodiSummers]

as a newbie to CCD, it sounds pretty sweet

[lindabphoenix]

oh, NO! Which one is Justin? This trio was the bomb? That SUX!! I LUV THEM! 

[Ukerepublic]

Love it!

[Swatantra100]

I am so sorry Justin Robinson is not with The CCD any more. I wonder why they split.

His contribution will always stand as part of a great collection of music.

[vociferating]

@Swatantra100 Absolutely agree that he will be missed. It will be interesting to see what Adam Matta contributes in the long term.

[captbanjo1]

Nice to see African Americans embracing the instrument they inspired in this country.

Say it loud: I'm a banjo picker and proud!

[Dullborn]

@captbanjo1 Yes indeed and she plays it right..take her and that banjo out of the mix and it's "ho-hum" despite the obvious talent of the others

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@captbanjo1 i dont see african americans. i just see americans. black people did bring the banjo over when they were slaves.

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@captbanjo1 ya and the only white one is the one who plays the banjo. just cause u see black people doesnt mean u have to go get all sentimental and think u r some historian. the white one is playing the banjo

[captbanjo1]

@MrPrinceOFpa Oh golly gee....relax, would you? I'm not claiming to be any historian or anything of the sort. Just a banjo picker making an observation. As for my observations and opinions, they are just that; mine. You have a right to disagree. No need to send out the attack dogs. By the way, slaves did not bring over the banjo as we know it, but a precursor of an instrument that was...well, never mind, don't want to get all 'historian' on you and stuff.

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@captbanjo1 i know the story there teach. i just think your comment sounded like typical white person who goes out of their way to be this black folks loving slobbering mess of political correctness. i forget about race awhile ago when it comes to music and most anything else. but it is funny that there is not one black person playing a banjo in this entire video but thats what u r talking about

[captbanjo1]

@MrPrinceOFpa

Knowing there's a good chance you're just some kid from nowhere who is obsessed with racial issues, I release you back to the bitterness you came from. Have a nice life and may God bless and keep you always.

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@captbanjo1 ya i am a kid from nowhere who is obsessed with racial issues. just admit u r an idiot for talking bout black people polaying banjos when there are no black people playing banjos. seriously. and u r the one who pays attention to race. it shouldnt be an issue and is not an issue for most people age 35 and younger. then u have your type who. go do a google for "black people love us" and click on the first website titled that dot com. me and my black friends r laughing at u

[are3141]

@MrPrinceOFpa You need to do a little research. This is the music of the black slaves. White people would observe us while jamming to this music and they later copied the sound. White people are known for stealing sh*t and making it their own! In a couple of years there aren't going to be any black rappers...only white rappers. A damn shame!

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@are3141 u need to do some research on this damn comment section and realize i obviously agree with u that the banjo came from Africa and that we learned alot from our slaves on how to play good music and different styles of music. that wasnt what i was arguing u dumb fuck. u couldnt tell me anything new u dumb cunt. secondly white rappers r the biggest idiots in the world. 3rd of all who gives a shit bout rap music. go to gucci manes videos and talk about it.

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@are3141 i can go on and on with things black people are known for. i dont even want to but u asked for it by being racist to me. u come at me talking shit on my white race i will come at u so hard that u will be begging for your black ass momma. fucked up that no one else put u in your place first. if i came her being racist towards blacks i would be shouted down immediately.

[JonathanDaddy]

@MrPrinceOFpa The LAST thing I want to get into is a discussion about race. And I hate to disturb anyone with actual facts, but Rhinannon Giddens the woman playing banjo is, in fact, an African American woman.

Music is music, folks. It does happen to be the case that this string band music has DEEP African American roots. More important, it is just great American music.

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@JonathanDaddy i dont say african american or anyother variation on american. i dont see race as an issue in my mind. so if u have a parent who is white and a parent who is black why is it that u decide they are black? wouldnt they be as black as they are white? and i dont know this girl but my expert opinion on women is that she is not african anything.

[Videodude1939]

I love it!

[headstock48]

Oh my God. Talk about old timey music. I can't believe my good luck with all the good bands/new musicians I've discovered in the last year since I've been playing the guitar:

Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mumford and Sons, Earl Scruggs, Justin Townes Earle. Lucky me!!!!

[glasspetals96]

@headstock48  you should try the Avett Brothers as well. i think you'd like them.

[headstock48]

@glasspetals96 I haven't checked them out, yet, but I will. If there's anyone else you think is good, feel free to pass on the info. Always looking for great music. Doesn't matter the genre.

[Dorain1969]

10 people obviously thought the button said "Dis I like". It's OK, we all make mistakes.

[MrPrinceOFpa]

@Dorain1969 haha good joke. not. i know your other jokes. this was filmed with a potato. lebron traveled etc etc. ya go eat a dick. your jokes suck

[Dorain1969]

@MrPrinceOFpa Ouch! Time for me to retire from the interwebz, for I have been shredded by the best.

[MrBanjoe100]

The guy on the left signed my hat... he's my hero i almost peed myself that night at Doc Watson fest

[euphdude0812]

I'm surprised the guy on the left didn't pass out

[kblue905]

Where else can you gorge on Chocolate Drops, Cornbread and Butterbeans and never gain an ounce...LOVE IT!

[1969brandy1969]

Awesome! I love it

[badgirl1ization]

I stumbled on their music about a week ago and now I have this song as my ringtone. I have everyone around the house singing and dancing to this song. Reminds me of living in the country as a child. Wow lots of great memories thx

[Mexica1345]

epic spoons

[elphish12]

I'll be your honey, for sure

[raymagness]

My new favorite band too! Saw them on Marty Stewart and fell in love! I found myself clapping in my living room it was SO exciting. What incredible talent. I'd drive several hundred miles to see them. From a 63 year old emu rancher in Texas....LOVE THE CHOCOLATE DROPS!

[LaRobertos]

I love these guys wow cool sound

[bluesoulady]

well i love it!

[pilotdavems]

That's some downright good stuff y'all ! Thank you for doing those old songs. Have fun, and see you soon.

[omgbetch]

I love this!

[TheDieselNut]

Damn these folks are GOOD!!!!!!!  LOVE it!!

[CanadianFolkBlues]

wow these guys got big?? last time i was watching their shit they had like 50 views now 300K . its nice to see that good music isn't COMPLETELY lost on our society :)

[riahbabe11]

ther so corny but so lovable!!!

[MFAsh1969]

They are amazing! 

[Swatantra100]

Dom Flemons, Rhianna Giddens and Justin Robinson.

They won a Grammy!

[SuperMarvinjames]

Just discovered this group, wow, they are good. Thanks for posting.

[Swatantra100]

Delicious! I think I'll have that for supper.

[Dread315]

Ten people ran out of cornbread!

[RamirezGates]

This North Carolina girl loves this song! And it truly was the real life for many Carolina familes, at least for rural families of the 1800's. It is a life many of my own ancestors lived. Working all day in the fields, eating the food you grew, having little in the way of education or expensive material goods & not much chance of obtaining them, yet faith carried them through the bad times & they still enjoyed love & fun - it was a simple life, but a good life. .

[tnredneckgirl81]

I could listen to these folks all day! Love that sound! :) ♪♫♪♫

[cuddy1849]

NOW THAT"S REAL MUSIC.... I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!

[Azizip17]

continued

I can't read and don't care and education's awful.

Raisin heck and writin checks, that ought to be unlawful.

Silk hose and frilly clothes are just a waste of money.

Come with me and stay with me and say you'll be my honey.

Chorus (2x)

[Azizip17]

@Azizip17, for a similar text version of this song as sung by the Carolina Sunshine Trio , and for similar text and videos, Google Cocojams Banjo & Fiddle Songs

[Azizip17]

continued.

Wearin shoes and drinkin booze it's goes against the Bible.

A necktie will make you die and cause you lots of trouble.

Streetcars and whiskey bars and kissin pretty women.

Women, yeah that's the end of a terrible beginnin.

Chorus

[Azizip17]

CORNBREAD AND BUTTERBEANS

Chorus: Cornbread and butter beans and you across the table,

Eatin beans and makin love as long as I am able,

Hoein corn and cotton, too, and when the day is over,

Ride the mule, and cut the fool, and love again all over.

Goodbye. Don't you cry. I'm goin to Lou'siana,

Buy a coon dog and a big fat hog and marry Suzy Anna.

Sing-song, ding-dong, now take a trip to China,

Cornbread and butter beans, and back to North Carolina

Chorus

[Azizip17]

I used to hate banjo music because of its association with slavery-not that I recall hearing much banjo music, especially because I'm from the North. But I've learned to be more accepting of this music & actually like it- especially as ut is performed by the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Perhaps because we African Americans are more self-confident about our racial identity now, we can go back & embrace this music that we had such a large part in creating. I'll post the lyrics in my next comment.

[westems23]

@Azizip17 Really, saying a banjo is associated with slavery is like say Rappers are drug addicts and pimps. The banjo is a creation from the Gourd that comes from Africa. Do your history, I don't like rap but it's not because it done mostly by black folk. I just don't care for that type of music. And yes there are folk or bluegrass bands I don’t care for. I’m glad you’re trying deferent types of music, this particular group is one of my favorites.

[Azizip17]

@westems23, I admit that my association wasn't based on reason, but people aren't always reasonable in their associations. Tthere are a lot of African Americans my age (63), older, & younger who still associate banjo music with both slavery and White blackfaced minstrels. But, more African Americans are becoming aware that this instrument comes from Africa, and we are reclaiming19th century banjo/fiddle music. Also, "doing history" is what websites like my site Cocojams are about. Peace!

[westems23]

@Azizip17 well sounds like we need to change that association, If your ever in the waco,Texas area,send me a message and lets jam. you know what they say, music makes the world go round, keep up the good work

Kevin

[Azizip17]

@westems23 Thanks, Kevin! I really appreciate your invitation.

You keep on keeping on too!

[Wubbajan]

Go guys go!

[primitivewoman42]

Awesome~~

[medic52172]

.If you don't tap your toe to this, rigor mortis is setting in. Heard about CCD on NPR yesterday and simply can't get enough!

[VintHarper]

The guy on the left (with the bones and the jug) is simply awesome!

[TheJcreg]

It just don't get no better that corn bread and butterbeans and it don't get no better than Carolina Chocolate Drops. From Durham in my home state of North Carolina.

( the grammer lapse was intentional)

[dancesportgirl21]

fantastic

and Justin is adorable

[alienmindtrick]

I haven't loved a video this much in....hell....EVER! This is real American music and I love them!

[angelofdeath275]

I love them.

[dingodavid]

Well done guys.

One of my new favorites as well!

Now, how do I get this tune out of my head???

[VonDarkfaulker]

Ah do declare I love this! Great stuff!!

[TheMandolinMan1]

I just heard about this band today :D I feel so happy when I listen to them! all my problems just melt away!

[txjred]

Well feed be garlic and call me stinky!!!!

[sarcip7x]

Very great song. Well done/

[Achbar]

This group is wonderful

[gpg20s]

These mfers are the shit!

[StealthyEval]

Simply AMERICAN

[CMcD1337]

I'm beginning to become a real bluegrass junkie, and I'm going to App State next year. It's going to kick ass..

[vbuehrig]

@CMcD1337 You need to check out ETSU's bluegrass program!

[madFlam1]

that was ill

[jstef928]

No Commie liberals here.

[thanatosfalls]

@jstef928 Heh, sorry to disappoint. Voted for Obama-- love this shit. And, apparently, communism.

[gerryholmberg]

I just plain LOVE you, friends!!!!!!!!!!!

[trailbill93]

sweeet

[waylonhawkins]

Classify them as ass kickin'

[MrRazNaz]

The jar player looks like Mose off of The Office. And my brother saw these guys live, and they don't play the spoons. He plays the ribs. Yep, he is hardcore.

[MrLibertyValance]

11 people who have seen this are total chodes.

[johnnyfarout]

conebred 'n buckbeens cone pone o' riginalleheha LOL

[saahmed]

My God, this is good!

[udhdsi]

that was awesome!

[liberalmatt]

Great stuff! As someone expanding his collection, what's the best genre to describe CCD?? Bluegrass? Happy to be educated on this one...

[whitepinejack39]

@liberalmatt

They are closer to "Oldtime" than Bluegrass. String Band would be the best way to classify them, I think.

[liberalmatt]

@whitepinejack39 Thank you!

[melissatot]

@liberalmatt

Jug Band revival

[liberalmatt]

@melissatot Thank you!

[shanapeete]

Was not feeling the Hit 'em up song, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!!!

[bennypapd]

Loved their music great expression from the soul.

[Roovisk]

What tuning is that banjo in?....is that open G???

[Durkin]

They seem so tight live, Would love to see them. 

[bschlotz]

I love that rhiannon sticks her foot out, jam style, at 3:30.

[JeSuSfReAk6120]

Why aren't there more bands like this? They have TRUE talent!

[sbtdesigns]

Hot damn that is good!

[coitinsforyourocky]

She plays banjo 'claw-hammer style'. This is my new favorite band, also! A very talented group of old-timey music players.

[kronk99]

@coitinsforyourocky YESSS!!!! It is all about the claw-hammer style!!!!!

[Selinnna]

Great, COME TO SWITZERLAND PLEASE!!!

[pushertug]

OMG, I just got adicted to Chocolate Drops!!

[giljacky]

So cool!!!!!!

[jasavina1]

epic talent, the jug player has.

[Dorain1969]

Apparently 9 people have lost their freakin' mind. These guys are nothing short of incredible!

[RratsArtStudio]

Fantastic!

[beammegill]

bieng a young banjo player i have so much respect for them and what they do

[cechme95]

why he moves his legs so much?

[gr81t]

yyyiiiipppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[CharlieHend]

Good work, guys! This takes me back to my young Mississippi days. Though white, I lived in an area out int he country where we, blacks and whites, lived together. I quite often got to listen to the wonderful music that the black musicians performed when jamming together. They didn't mind us little white kids eavesdropping on their sessions. It's been a long time since I have heard this kind of music! Keep it up!

[thehillbillymoon]

Many people are too used to loving the crappy music that MTV and the radio stations shove down our throat to see anything unique and beautiful about this. I REALLY thought it was nice.

[babzc]

recommended by a friend of mine , hadn't heard of you lovely young people before, new fan, but also newly devoted. wonderful sound lady and gentlemen.

Happiness :)