Darling Cory - Mike Seeger

[TruegrassBoy]

Mike Seeger is one of the first folk musicians I heard. He gave a house concert in 1970 and sat right in front of us and played 5 string banjo, fretless banjo, fiddle and guitar - and sang. Talk about a high lonesome singer! It changed my life forever.

[ndrct]

great all around. yall check out this one. i'd been lookin for years this version of this song. search for it as this. Willow Garden - Charlie Monroe. its a goodin.

[ladyleesutter]

Man, he sounds straight from the hills (per my California ear). He even looks like it, No wonder that my first exposure to blue grass in 1965 made me think the New Los City Ramblers were "the real thang." Listening to Mike here all these years later, it's no wonder. And LOVE the closeups of his flying fingers playing the tune. Thanks to whomever shot it and posted. I've listened to a LOT of Darlin Corys, and this is high on my list. Good on the Seeger Bros for all they gave us..

[ladyleesutter]

@ladyleesutter I'll correct what I just said. I always called such music bluegrass, but strictly speaking it isn't, altho it put me on my bluegrass path. It was actually old-time, traditional, played in the old-time way. These youtube posts serve as a forum for me, educating me. Thanks to all who offer correct info, And show respect to others who comment, along with the shared love of the music and the musicians such as these.

[ArkRed1]

One of the best versions I've heard outside of B.F. Sheltons'. RIP Michael, and thanks for teaching us all about this great music. May it never die.

[TruegrassBoy]

I truly love all Hillbillies and their music!

[sandykhusted]

About 30 years ago I found a mike Seeger 8-track tape in a gas station music bin. I was so happy to find that tape. I could not figure out how the hell a Mike Seeger 8-track got to a Gas station in Michigan. Then the light went on and I knew they were sent the wrong tape. It was supposed to be Bob Seeger. Strange things

[ladyleesutter]

@sandykhusted Great story! Serendipity rules!

[ladyleesutter]

@ladyleesutter The serendipity comment was in response to sandykusted about finding Seeger 8-track in gas station.

[clawhammerable]

does anybody happen to know the tuning of this song?

[rmiller0830]

he's probably in gCGCC.

[jonwints]

Respect from an Australian admirer.

God bless Mike Seeger. We loved you and Pete. We loved the , 'NL Ramblers'.

RIP Great Man!!

[nezpercenathan]

I used to live in Lexington, VA., where he lived. Everyone he met (even me, at one time) would ask him questions about Pete, but he never lost his sense of humor about it. I would have probably said "Why don't you ask me about MY music once in a while, instead of my half brother's?" "Or even the New Lost City Ramblers, we were pretty popular, you know." Mike did a lot toward music preservation, and even contributed to histories of the Appalachian area. R.I.P. Mike Seeger.

[jonwints]

@nezpercenathan

I loved the interviews he did ,especially the one with Dr Ralph Stanley. Like Pete, he never compared musicians- The soul of the music was the most important thing to Mike. Good on you @nezpercenathan !

[jo6pac2]

great stuff

[ungui5]

what style of playing is that... its not quite the typical clawhammer... seems to have an upstrum

[danielkeeton]

there is no typical style retard

[localbrewz]

that is soooo, very very far off from fact, my simple, simple little fellow human. In fact, clawhammer is a VERY typical style! It very seldom varies from a familiar pattern!

[fastrnb]

@localbrewz

Beg pardon? Round Peak and Cumberland are very very difference. It's like the difference between Baroque and Classical music, if you listen to the greater genres, the smaller genres sound completely different.

[dasilvaec]

I think the upstrum that you are hearing is actually the him using the thumbing technique.

[notserp89m]

he's using lots of alternate string pull offs. It makes that ba da da da sound rather than the bum ditty. If you look that the high D sting you can see him pulling off on the open string

[gamoonbat]

R.I.P. He still seemed so young to me!

[zoeplankton]

thanks for everything mike seeger. you will always be loved.

[banjoman5424]

Such a sad day in Virginia. Mike, we will miss you terribly.

[shellouise]

You will be missed and remembered.

[Raymantico]

May God continue to bless him

[sparksfurr]

All your pain from the cancer is gone Mike. You now can play that banjo at the golden gate

[dasilvaec]

@sparksfurr damn straight, he's gonna have st. peter flat footin

[softdays]

Rest in Peace Mike Seeger

[fredcoonbanjo]

I've known Mike for over 40 years. He and Alice Foster were married when we first met and I stayed with them when I first left West Virginia to explore the world. Alice made great kidney pie. Mike "is" American folk music's greatest spokesman of our generation. Keep playing Mike and see you soon.

[banjrmn]

Mike made great pancakes. HIs contributions to traditional American folk music are immeasurable. Sadly, Mike is nearing the end of his life. He has battled cancer for years, and has recently taken a turn for the worse. He is now in hospice care at home. Emails can sent to him at: mkaldin A T folkloreproductions D O T C O M and mail c/o Folklore Productions - 1671 Appian Way - Santa Monica, CA, 90401

[harperguitar]

I wrote a friend about this clip and he says that this was probably filmed on Jean Ritchie's log cabin front porch in Viper KY, which is near a town called Hazard, KY.

[shellouise]

I love this version!

[SirCoughsalot]

Simply amazing. Why haven't I heard more about Mike Seeger?!

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for sending this, Sircoughsalot. I first knew Mike Seeger through his wonderful old time string band, "The New Lost City Ramblers."

[banjite]

If you close your eyes you'd swear you were listening to Doc Boggs.....and that's a huge compliment. Great video!!

[francoamerican99]

very similar, but seeger plays clawhammer and boggs did oldtime fingerpickin

[cybercita]

i love this man....

[superfudge73]

In "Chronicles" Dylan said Mike Seeger was the greatest musician he had ever seen. Which is why I looked up this video.

[ArkRed1]

Mike said "banjer". This is the best version of Darlin' Corey I've heard, and I've heard about all of them in sixty years. Haven't heard the original B.F. Shelton version, but I'll bet Mike's is close to that. Love the banjer tuning Mike uses. Yeah, Mike is a nice guy alright. Has sent me words to old time songs I couldn't make out from the old 78 recordings. A lot of people wouldn't take the time from their busy schedule to do that. Thanks Mike.

[RoyFive]

I met Mike Seeger in 1996 at the Fresno Art Museum. Super nice guy!

[finyuk]

he says banjo, but hid soonds more like banja

[kenta0jenta]

and a badger on her knee?

[UncleDanEmmet]

I'm pretty sure he said "Banjer"

[UncleDanEmmet]

What a great Song. Mike Seeger is the best.