I'm amazed that there's not more videos of H & J available. I started playing the mandolin at age 10 and Jethro was then and continues to be today (at 56) my inspiration. He does what every great musician does - makes it look effortless - because for him it was.
My only complaint about this video really would be the directing. The 1st time Jethro takes a solo we are treated to the drummer then Homers face. On his 2nd solo it's again Homer's face then a side shot. Videos of Jethro are rare.
Amazing. Truly amazing. They're mostly remembered for their country comedy, but what musicianship on the guitar and mandolin. "Homer" lays down JAZZ chords behind the hot mandolin, which was unheard of in country music then (and is just as rare today). The two acts I always thought should have been in the original cast of "Hee Haw" were Homer & Jethro, and Cliff "Charley Weaver" Arquette. They would have fit on that show like a well-tailored glove.
Had seen them in the late 50s in Peoria Il as a youngster and was taken by their extreme talent then but really didnt fully appreciate it until I came across this video now at the age of 64. Love of the guitar then and now makes me appreciate what a fine duo of musicians they really were. As jimirsaysbuddy states their work was incredible!!
melody for raymond...my favorite..they play incredibly...what a pity YT can't provide more of their music, i am fortunate to have such one LP that was all instrumentals....i can't remember the LP it is in my storage boxes....
Yeah, sorry, Jethro's gone. (Kenneth C Burns, March 10, 1920February 4, 1989 from Wikipedia - just 69!) Homer's gone, too. (Henry D. Haynes, July 27, 1920August 7, 1971, just 51!) I was pretty sure they were long gone, but had to be sure of my facts. Jethro was one hell of a mandolin player and as a team they were funny. What losses.
@sosome57 I saw Jethro perform his first time as a solo only 3 weeks after Homer's death. He was down at the Ohio State fair with Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, and Boots Randolph. I remember him telling the audience that this was his first performance as a solo. He did very well...told a few jokes then played his mandolin. I don't remember the song. I met him in 1976 and corresponded with him up until around 1981.
Ken Burns' brother-in-law, Chet Atkins, once said that Homer was the best rythym guitarist that ever lived. He was content to lay down that incredible chord layer without which all lead players would sound horrible. Listen to it again and watch him and listen to true genius at work. Incredible, really incredible.
@jimirsaysbuddy so true! comedy guys don't get the credit due them! but they are some of the most serious people when it comes to what they do! they make it look so easy but alot of work makes it so!
@jimirsaysbuddy In my opinion Homer's playing is right up in Freddie Green's league. He was always in the pocket and knew which chord voicings worked best. Jethro obviously carries a huge Django Rinehardt influence in his mandolin lines.
@jimirsaysbuddy In my opinion Homer's playing is right up in Freddie Green's league. He was always in the pocket and knew which chord voicings worked best. Jethro obviously carries a huge Django Rinehardt influence in his mandolin lines.
Yahoo!!! Thanks Pappy! I've been waiting for you to post this one again. Homer and Jethro were always at their best when they were playing for a live audience. The studio recordings just can't hold a candle to brilliant live performances like this one of Jam-bow-liar. Perfect timing, perfect playing and absolutely hilarious lyrics and antics.... It's amazing!
Fantastic solo's here. Love Jethro! Thanks for the awesome post!
JoJaDaRu 5 months ago
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CyTaggart 9 months ago
I want the amp!
CyTaggart 9 months ago
So effortless for them and brilliant comic timing too. Utterly amazing.
Lanark26 1 year ago
That is an extreme take off of an old Hank Williams Sr Jambaylaya.
Percursor to Wierd Al Yankovich in the Country vein
skiibachs 1 year ago
Masterclass on swinging an L5. Thank you Mr. Haynes, and thanks for posting!
Gminor7 1 year ago
The finest compliment you can pay any musician - they make it look easy. And how about that vocal sound?
squiggTV 1 year ago
Absolutely! I remember them back, way back in the day!
purpleprinces37 1 year ago
I'm amazed that there's not more videos of H & J available. I started playing the mandolin at age 10 and Jethro was then and continues to be today (at 56) my inspiration. He does what every great musician does - makes it look effortless - because for him it was.
My only complaint about this video really would be the directing. The 1st time Jethro takes a solo we are treated to the drummer then Homers face. On his 2nd solo it's again Homer's face then a side shot. Videos of Jethro are rare.
mudsharkbytes 1 year ago
@mudsharkbytes The videos were rare on purpose, he didnt want anyone to see how he played...
goose49106 1 year ago
@mudsharkbytes The videos were rare on purpose, he didnt want anyone to see how he played...
goose49106 1 year ago
Amazing. Truly amazing. They're mostly remembered for their country comedy, but what musicianship on the guitar and mandolin. "Homer" lays down JAZZ chords behind the hot mandolin, which was unheard of in country music then (and is just as rare today). The two acts I always thought should have been in the original cast of "Hee Haw" were Homer & Jethro, and Cliff "Charley Weaver" Arquette. They would have fit on that show like a well-tailored glove.
elc1960 1 year ago
@elc1960 Jethro did appear on Heehaw quite a few times...
goose49106 1 year ago
@elc1960 Jethro did appear on Heehaw quite a few times...
goose49106 1 year ago
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@elc1960 Jethro did appear on Heehaw quite a few times...
goose49106 1 year ago
Had seen them in the late 50s in Peoria Il as a youngster and was taken by their extreme talent then but really didnt fully appreciate it until I came across this video now at the age of 64. Love of the guitar then and now makes me appreciate what a fine duo of musicians they really were. As jimirsaysbuddy states their work was incredible!!
Armbskier 1 year ago
gotta love their facial expressions
44Kiowa 1 year ago
is that merle kilgore introducing them
jodyparkercraven 1 year ago
melody for raymond...my favorite..they play incredibly...what a pity YT can't provide more of their music, i am fortunate to have such one LP that was all instrumentals....i can't remember the LP it is in my storage boxes....
zackyko 2 years ago
are this guys still alive and if not when did they die
TheDuster88 2 years ago
Yeah, sorry, Jethro's gone. (Kenneth C Burns, March 10, 1920February 4, 1989 from Wikipedia - just 69!) Homer's gone, too. (Henry D. Haynes, July 27, 1920August 7, 1971, just 51!) I was pretty sure they were long gone, but had to be sure of my facts. Jethro was one hell of a mandolin player and as a team they were funny. What losses.
sosome57 2 years ago
@sosome57 I saw Jethro perform his first time as a solo only 3 weeks after Homer's death. He was down at the Ohio State fair with Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, and Boots Randolph. I remember him telling the audience that this was his first performance as a solo. He did very well...told a few jokes then played his mandolin. I don't remember the song. I met him in 1976 and corresponded with him up until around 1981.
bdzmusicprod 2 years ago
one died in 1971, and the other one died in 1989
beckyalkervin 2 years ago
These guys were so relaxed when they performed. You could tell that they enjoyed their craft and they didn't let success go to their heads.
bdzmusicprod 2 years ago 6
Ken Burns' brother-in-law, Chet Atkins, once said that Homer was the best rythym guitarist that ever lived. He was content to lay down that incredible chord layer without which all lead players would sound horrible. Listen to it again and watch him and listen to true genius at work. Incredible, really incredible.
jimirsaysbuddy 2 years ago 6
@jimirsaysbuddy I agree!!
bdzmusicprod 2 years ago
@jimirsaysbuddy Bobby Hicks told me the samething.....
donnyaldridge 1 year ago
@jimirsaysbuddy so true! comedy guys don't get the credit due them! but they are some of the most serious people when it comes to what they do! they make it look so easy but alot of work makes it so!
yetitracker 1 year ago
@jimirsaysbuddy In my opinion Homer's playing is right up in Freddie Green's league. He was always in the pocket and knew which chord voicings worked best. Jethro obviously carries a huge Django Rinehardt influence in his mandolin lines.
1musicaldolphin 5 months ago
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@jimirsaysbuddy In my opinion Homer's playing is right up in Freddie Green's league. He was always in the pocket and knew which chord voicings worked best. Jethro obviously carries a huge Django Rinehardt influence in his mandolin lines.
1musicaldolphin 5 months ago
Yahoo!!! Thanks Pappy! I've been waiting for you to post this one again. Homer and Jethro were always at their best when they were playing for a live audience. The studio recordings just can't hold a candle to brilliant live performances like this one of Jam-bow-liar. Perfect timing, perfect playing and absolutely hilarious lyrics and antics.... It's amazing!
legboot 2 years ago
This jumbo liar LOVES LOVES LOVES this video, Pappy! H & J do all that and chew gum at the same time! They're my heroes!
twindowlicker 2 years ago
Oh my lord Pappy - it's great! What year and what show is this?
Look out for Svend - I shipped it way out West yesterday..
Peter
Stringmaster 2 years ago
I believe this is a movie called "Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar."
drfligo 2 years ago 2
Homer is spankin' it here! (that's a lotta chords for... country)
;-)
notbendable 2 years ago 2