Curly Seckler - A Purple Heart

[fretlessfrailer]

Does Curly play mandolin anymore? He had a very good sound

[thecrooner4jc]

I don't think he plays mandolin anymore. Probably because of arthritis. He's over 90 now. Thanks for checking out the video.

[Pickinbuddy]

One of the most heartfelt voices in all of Bluegrass--Curley Seckler...

[thecrooner4jc]

@Pickinbuddy Thanks for the kind words

[2ndfret]

Curley is surely a wonderful singer and was a key figure in there sound, But when he left in the early 50s Everette Lilly more ten then filled his shoes moe son the mandolin just ny opinion from listenin to them daily in the late 40s to the mid 50s.

[thecrooner4jc]

As far as I know, Curly returned to Flatt & Scruggs in the early 1960's and remained with them for many more years. Thanks for checking out the video. -- Chuck

[2ndfret]

Curlt rejoined Flatt and Scruggs after Everette left Curly left for good in the early 60s he rejoined after lester and earl split .

[sponyge]

Hey which of the foggy mountain boys are still alive?

[thecrooner4jc]

I don't know, but any members would be pretty old if any are still around. Curly will be 90 this year.

[2ndfret]

Everette Lilly Jim Shumate

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[banjobluegrass]

It's a real pleasure to see Curley. When I think of Bluegrass I think of Monroe, Flatt, Stanley Bros,.... and Curley Seckler !!! You're right Matteo Curley is a wonderful Mandolin Picker too.

Thank you for sharing !

[thecrooner4jc]

I'm glad you liked the video, and I'm sorry for not responding to your comments sooner. Curly is a humble and blessed man, and appreciates his many fans. -- Chuck

[kiphemingway]

Mr. Seckler is just as much a legend as any of Monroe, Flatt or Scruggs. His high tenor with Lester in the early years set the standard by which all modern singers are measured. Hope to see some more footage of him. Thanks !!

[thecrooner4jc]

Thanks for your kind comment. It blesses me to know that my uncle is so beloved by his fans. I'm hoping to post another video of him soon. -- Chuck

[arvo56]

Curly's vocals were vital to the Scruggs-Flatt gigs & recordings,-I have the 6 martha white opry show DVD's & when he left for a while,-his vocals were sorely missed -,his harmonies were spot on!

[mikeb9900]

Great stuff!! First heard your uncle around 1952. True legend. Thanks for posting. Need more of him on youtube. M.B.

[thecrooner4jc]

Thanks for the kind comment. Curly is a humble fellow, and truly appreciates the life he's been blessed with. -- Chuck

[HillbillyJ]

Thanks! Just a note, The song I heard wans't ON the radio when I heard it, but a recorded Flatt and Scruggs radio broadcast that was recorded in the 50s and then placed online, it had Mr. Seckler singing that song. I can give you a link if you want.

[HillbillyJ]

Great! I heard this on an old radio recording, I still have the link to it somewhere. Can someone tell me where to get the words to this song?

[BanjoBoyMatteo]

Your uncle is my favourite tenor singer along with Bill Monroe, and a too-often overlooked mandolin player. His tremolo solos in the early Mercury recordings are great! About time he made it to YouTube. Mike Guggino playing mandolin.

Thanks for sharing !!

[thecrooner4jc]

There is a bonus song at the end of Curly's "Down in Caroline" CD. It is a duet wth Bill Monroe that was recorded at a festival in 1971. The disc is available at curlyseckler dot net.

Thanks for your kind comments !!

Chuck

[crossen123]

My thought to Banjobilly32! I have been trying to learn Curly's crosspick style for months now. Definetly a living legend!

[banjobilly32]

There stands a living legend! He probably contributed as much as any man to the Bluegrass sound as we know it. Watch him on the recently released Flatt & Scruggs TV shows. Way to go Curly, hang in there!