John Duffey is (was, and probably always will be) the greatest . . . i had privilege of seeing the Seldom Scene perform live several times in the mid '70s . . . unforgettable .. . superlatives don't do them justice . . . it's nice to see my appreciation for them is so widely shared . . .
John Duffey is (was, and probably always will be) the greatest . . . i had privilege of seeing the Seldom Scene perform live several times in the mid '70s . . . unforgettable .. . superlatives don't do them justice . . . it's nice to see my appreciation for them is so widely shared . . .
I was very privileged as a young girl with my dad and the band we traveled to all the bluegrass festivals and played and this group has always been one of my favorites !! miss the good old days!!
Not long before he died I reckon. I saw him at Birchmere 11/96 and in his eyes I could see a bad heart. next thing I heard he'd been forwarded uptown.
Not long before he died I reckon. I saw him at Birchmere 11/96 and in his eyes I could see a bad heart. next thing I heard he'd been forwarded uptown.
I'm 35, was raised listening to this stuff - my dad is a Country Gentlemen and Seldom Scene junkie... lol I got into music with this influence on me and it seems there are so few people these days who appreciate true musicianship. Although my heart lies with more of the alt/folk/rock/indie stuff - this band, in particular Jonh Duffey certainly had a strong influence on me. Every time I watch these videos I get goose bumps and or my eyes swell up. So sad that John is gone.
John Duffey is very missed in bluegrass music. The man was a legend. I have a video with them playing Lay Down Sally, wearing little children's sunglasses. It's on VHS and I am going to have it put onto a DVD. I love it. It's priceless to me. RIP John.
i 1st tried to get in to see the Scene at the old Birchmere, in a run down shopping center off Walter Reed Road in Alexandria, VA in the late 70's.....we got there too late and it was sold out but i remember seeing & hearing Duffy doing this song thru the glass door and was mezmerized....turned into a huge
scene fan over the next twenty years or so.
Incredible band, but what always got to me was Duffys beutiful, pure tenor. RIP JD
John Duffey was a great influence on me as a musician. He was an institution. His music lives on. This video from '96 was the same year he passed away. Sadly, his declining health shows in his eyes here... RIP John Duffey!
I love this song. I'm 34, I listen to Black Sabbath, Danzig, Suicidal Tendencies, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Nirvana, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and many others. Something avbout this song though. When I was a kid I went to Bluegrass shows with my parents though
Wait, let me get this straight? John Duffy is no longer with us? I'll have to go think about that Through the Bottom of the Glass. Used to see these guys almost weekly at the Cellar Door, the Birchmere, or County Line. Went to Sunday afternoon pickin parties with these guys,
Anybody got any recordings of the Katie Dalie radio show? I beeb looking for the words to Ely Renfro. Anybody remember that?
this is a spectacular group..immensely talented. i don't actually care for the bluegrass genre of music, but i could listen to these guys all night..rip mr. DUFFEY..you were so cool..
I was at this festival! Some of the best times of my life occurred at the Festival of the Bluegrass. I've been there 20 years in a row, since I was 1. Seldom Scene, IIIrd Tyme Out, Tony Rice, Allison Krauss!!!! Oh My God I Love Bluegrass!
To the best of my knowledge and the friends I know that were personal friends of John he passed away from a hear attack. may he RIP In heavens Blugrass band. I saw him in 22 and never will foreget it.
These guy's were great, Duffey had an unmistakable & awesome voice. I never did know what he died from, anything I read just said that he died suddenly, but didn't list a cause of death. Sad loss
The stuff legends are made of. Amazing vocals, and a beautiful song.
Thank you for posting.
Bertcrankshaw 1 day ago
It amazes me that anyone could "dislike" this.
468bbccapri 2 weeks ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The Seldom Scene
If this song doesn't stir your soul, you need to check yourself for a pulse.
archerspoon13 1 month ago
Thanks so much for sharing scene...I miss those days so much. Great memories.
chirpsoul 1 month ago
Love all their songs..from Virginia
susanbakerdeeds 1 month ago
Pár minut COP
luskul1 2 months ago
He died in December the same year. Too young, too soon. RIP, John.
ElCid48 4 months ago
Echo that . . Duffey is playing from the top of the mountain now . .
canyondogh 5 months ago
How many people that watched this is from a small town in NC or VA?
dahitman38 5 months ago 4
@dahitman38 I know i am. I am From Cana VA. All I listen to is That good ol' old time and bluegrass.
glowingangelrhysie 1 month ago
@dahitman38 lol, I'm right across the KY/TN border next to Big South Fork (Jamestown)... so yes small town but not NC or VA
mike31jmb 3 weeks ago
john , you are missed.
brenda7734 9 months ago
i love seldom scene i was raised on it
rwrightwright699 9 months ago
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John Duffey is (was, and probably always will be) the greatest . . . i had privilege of seeing the Seldom Scene perform live several times in the mid '70s . . . unforgettable .. . superlatives don't do them justice . . . it's nice to see my appreciation for them is so widely shared . . .
mandomuchacho 1 year ago
John Duffey is (was, and probably always will be) the greatest . . . i had privilege of seeing the Seldom Scene perform live several times in the mid '70s . . . unforgettable .. . superlatives don't do them justice . . . it's nice to see my appreciation for them is so widely shared . . .
mandomuchacho 1 year ago 3
Always loved this group...
Amazing Harmonies....
Gotta love it....
TheCathyEvans 1 year ago
I was very privileged as a young girl with my dad and the band we traveled to all the bluegrass festivals and played and this group has always been one of my favorites !! miss the good old days!!
majestichiddenpond 1 year ago
I love this song!
freetickeys 1 year ago
duffey!
cmgushman 1 year ago
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Not long before he died I reckon. I saw him at Birchmere 11/96 and in his eyes I could see a bad heart. next thing I heard he'd been forwarded uptown.
fifthworld 1 year ago
Not long before he died I reckon. I saw him at Birchmere 11/96 and in his eyes I could see a bad heart. next thing I heard he'd been forwarded uptown.
fifthworld 1 year ago
that's not mike auldridge.. who is that playing resonator?
nmfarlow 1 year ago
@nmfarlow Fred Travers?
scalloped69 1 year ago
@nmfarlow is a resonator a dobro?
gino066 1 year ago
@gino066 No,a resonater is the back of a banjo,or the medel plate on a dobro.
16BrookeAnne 1 year ago
@gino066 It's essentially the same thing
UpInTheTreehouse 1 year ago
@gino066 yes.
empathic11 7 months ago
中古ＣＤで彼らに出会った。scenic roots.
大好きだった。毎日飽きるまで聞いた。
pzkpfw0317 2 years ago
sick..china man..this is usa..
dogsee1 2 years ago
I'm 35, was raised listening to this stuff - my dad is a Country Gentlemen and Seldom Scene junkie... lol I got into music with this influence on me and it seems there are so few people these days who appreciate true musicianship. Although my heart lies with more of the alt/folk/rock/indie stuff - this band, in particular Jonh Duffey certainly had a strong influence on me. Every time I watch these videos I get goose bumps and or my eyes swell up. So sad that John is gone.
vertigoII 2 years ago
From Maryland by chance?
HAFA74 2 years ago
John Duffey is very missed in bluegrass music. The man was a legend. I have a video with them playing Lay Down Sally, wearing little children's sunglasses. It's on VHS and I am going to have it put onto a DVD. I love it. It's priceless to me. RIP John.
knights42388 2 years ago 11
CHILL BUMPS!!!!!!!!!!!
Dpkll5 2 years ago
i 1st tried to get in to see the Scene at the old Birchmere, in a run down shopping center off Walter Reed Road in Alexandria, VA in the late 70's.....we got there too late and it was sold out but i remember seeing & hearing Duffy doing this song thru the glass door and was mezmerized....turned into a huge
scene fan over the next twenty years or so.
Incredible band, but what always got to me was Duffys beutiful, pure tenor. RIP JD
sophiesage 2 years ago
This is the 1996 Lineup (l to r)
Ben Eldridge (banjo), John Duffy (mandolin), Ronnie Simpkins (bass), Dudley Connell (guitar) and Fred Travers (dobro).
We all miss John Duffy. His was the greatest bluegrass tenor voice I've ever heard.
IndoeLoop 2 years ago
John Duffey was a great influence on me as a musician. He was an institution. His music lives on. This video from '96 was the same year he passed away. Sadly, his declining health shows in his eyes here... RIP John Duffey!
ezjjjj 2 years ago
I've seen these guys live a few times btw. I've also seen George Jones.
HAFA74 2 years ago
I love this song. I'm 34, I listen to Black Sabbath, Danzig, Suicidal Tendencies, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Nirvana, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and many others. Something avbout this song though. When I was a kid I went to Bluegrass shows with my parents though
HAFA74 2 years ago
Whoooooosh! Dudley and John...too short.
JanieJust2day 2 years ago
Wait, let me get this straight? John Duffy is no longer with us? I'll have to go think about that Through the Bottom of the Glass. Used to see these guys almost weekly at the Cellar Door, the Birchmere, or County Line. Went to Sunday afternoon pickin parties with these guys,
Anybody got any recordings of the Katie Dalie radio show? I beeb looking for the words to Ely Renfro. Anybody remember that?
travlnjack 2 years ago
this is a spectacular group..immensely talented. i don't actually care for the bluegrass genre of music, but i could listen to these guys all night..rip mr. DUFFEY..you were so cool..
dogsee1 2 years ago
The World will never have another John Duffy!!
nonameidiot1492 2 years ago 2
Do you have more from this show?? Great to see such a good camera work!!
BanjoBoyMatteo 2 years ago
John Duffy was one of a kind..my brother in law had a band when we were all much younger ..they sang John Duffy songs ..his music lives on
finglasttime 2 years ago
I was at this festival! Some of the best times of my life occurred at the Festival of the Bluegrass. I've been there 20 years in a row, since I was 1. Seldom Scene, IIIrd Tyme Out, Tony Rice, Allison Krauss!!!! Oh My God I Love Bluegrass!
katelandmw 3 years ago
Love the scene. Great arrangements, vocals, humour and stage prescence.
For some wierd reason John Duffey allways reminds of big tony soprano.
The wierd thing tony soprano allways reminded me of duffey.
astrochicken 3 years ago
To the best of my knowledge and the friends I know that were personal friends of John he passed away from a hear attack. may he RIP In heavens Blugrass band. I saw him in 22 and never will foreget it.
FFRuss 3 years ago
JD White,
I believe John Duffey passed away from a heart attack at home. He looks tired in this video, and not as much power in his vocals.
I've been a great fan of his for decades.
AnnetteYowell 3 years ago
These guy's were great, Duffey had an unmistakable & awesome voice. I never did know what he died from, anything I read just said that he died suddenly, but didn't list a cause of death. Sad loss
jdwhite1969 3 years ago
Thank You Sincerely for sharing this video. It is the last one I have seem since just before the Great Man's untimely passing.
1scenefan 3 years ago
john duffey the greatest ever...
1Lawman104 3 years ago 10
Man Duffey was great, I only discovered him recently. Damn, sometimes to see such a talent and know they are gone...it's wild how he lives on in way.
pickinanddreamin 3 years ago
Man I sure miss Duffy.........
crossen123 3 years ago
And within the year, John was gone.
thebanjoman1963 3 years ago