Uncle John Scruggs - Little Log Cabin in the Lane

[ZebraSpider454]

I aint no slave no mo, BITCH.

[Addiskrilla]

I still hate crackers though

[NativePrairieWolf]

SIX kids, no wonder they were dead broke and lived like that...

[posro1988]

@NativePrairieWolf six? FAIL!

[keebler5815]

@NativePrairieWolf Better count again there are seven

[dirtynuke]

Who filmed this?

[vcp430]

@dirtynuke I think Alan Lomax did.

[cellleader1]

LOVE THIS ,,THE KIDS HAVE NOTHING YET THEY SEEM SO HAPPY

[kstarBAM]

lmao now you know those lil kids had a ballin time

[slashxla]

You neegs should check out Ro Cook's "Niggas in Buffalo"

[orchidsolstice]

i love liStening to this Song, i converted it to mp3, its still so revalant in spirit, the children are just as beautiful then as my lil neighbors now, shout out to all my ancestors for passing down what joy they could find in their hearts to spread. the only shame in oppression is on the oppressor, our hearts have been and will always be victorious, sing, shine, and sing somemore. ily unc scruggs....

[clinkjet]

Staged snapshot. There's a difference. It's still very valuable, nonetheless.

[KiddVid]

@clinkjet The cat is accustomed to this. I hardly think this is the first time he's seen singing and dancing. This is what folks did in their free time back then. Do you think they ran around with boom boxes and crack cocaine? (Although, that might explain the kid with one pant leg rolled up). But seriously, people will find a way to be happy, even in unhappy times. This is no more staged than any modern family photo. It's a sample of people being who they are, doing what they do.

[BrunoEspo]

this video is a gem... besides the song being incredible i love watching whats going on in the backround like the cat in around.. 1:30 and when the kids form a line going around the banjo picker you can hear one of the kids at 3:04 say "quit pushing" to another great stuff

[honestbutugly]

the banjo came from africa, and also slave owners used to compete their slaves in banjo contests.look at the history if you dont believe

[Myra1959]

So awesome. The same last name as Earl Scruggs. My parents lived in a farm like that.

[bubbadorse]

Just goes to show ya....all ya need in life is your family and some music!

[keabird111]

This is an incredible clip, it leaves me speechless!

[Fridellify]

I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble but these conditions are slightly above average for a poor family at that time. This man has an instrument, several healthy children, an obedient wife, and a house without a dirt floor. This is the 1920's rural equivalent of suburbia. Glad the times have changed but he looks to be at home and he looks like he's enjoying himself.

[navegente]

Papa rooster Mother hen and their little Chikens <' ) <' ) <' )

[MrBillfitz]

its hard to imagine such grinding poverty and such music together, its even more difficult to believe Elvis was born and raised in conditions just as bad. talk about dirt poor. the Elvis info. is from his life long best friend and cousin Earl Greenwood in his

book "The Boy Who Would Be King"

[dhaeze]

how would you call this music? oldtime, blues? i'm interested because i play both blues guitar and clawhammer banjo, and i want to find more stuff like this. thanks for posting this madocseren!

[shantidude]

This was filmed one year after sound was introduced in motion pictures. "The Jazz Singer" was 1927, this was 1928.

[BionicBrain2]

Proof that music transends time and culture.

[TheMustachioed]

This film is amazing. It clearly depicts incredibly hard times. Times that would be hard for anyone living today to imagine let alone understand. African American culture has come a long way since then. And I think it's beautiful that anyone could smile or dance in the face of such adversity. Yet in this film the people do, and I think that is important. As well as preserving the music made at the time because it is a piece of history which shaped a culture.

[PlavskayaD]

Очень понравилось . Очень.

[mickeysnakeboy1960]

Let's not look too hard into this folks...It's a forgotten time and a piece of American history...Yes slavery was bad and all, but we look back and see how much things have changed from that era and be thankful it had changed...God bless all...

[Carex09]

Best dancers yet in a music video!

As politically incorrect as Mark Twain, and just as much worth listening to (reading) unadulterated by our current ethno-idiosyncrasies.

[CalypieAndroid]

THAT WOMAN GOT THE WORLD ON HER SHOULDERS THINKING ABOUT THIS STUFF HE SINGING OF MY MISSES AND MY MASTA. SHE READY TO SHOOT SOMEONE

[imhappywithmyself]

this is my roots wow we came long way my black southern  roots

[imhappywithmyself]

this is my roots wow  we came long way

[The1nosmo]

My missus and my massa slepping side by side. Whew. I guess that's why they want repeal of the 14th amendment. A window into a forgotten truth opens up.

[PeluMaad]

"Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane" is what was known as a "coon song". It's from the sheet music era that preceeded records...published in 1871, written by Will Hays. It's very closely related to the music of the minstrels, America's first pop musicians. Uncle John's African derived down stroke technique was the precursor to mountain frailing styles...Anyone know what year this was filmed?

[JonathannCoelho]

@PeluMaad Nov.8th, 1928

[JonathannCoelho]

@PeluMaad Powtohwah,VA

[PeluMaad]

@JonathannCoelho ...thanks...incredible film quality

[PeluMaad]

"Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane" is what was known as a "coon song". It's from the sheet music era that preceeded records...published in 1871, written by Will Hayes.

[hernanratso]

great home video clip. impressive foresight into the conception of youtube :)

[danielpoeira]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!

[TerryToon17]

How lucky we are, to have this.

[DaveyKiddy]

Yep, it's dancin' with the Stars. Amos Star is the one playing the banjo and those are some of his kids.

[joeysfun]

Now thats ol school...

[stevenEatsCats]

the cat at 1:40 is the best.

[Myra1959]

I love this banjo playing in the farm while the kids dance.

[ameratsu28]

Poor woman looks catatonic!

[DeportAnchorBabies]

@Smikfouc cracker

[kenbourt]

@DeportAnchorBabies 

[justfukoff88]

@Smikfouc fuck you

[deepindercheema]

I can't verify the following,but this could be Fox Movietone News film. Remarkably a date is provided:

Uncle John Scruggs was an American banjo player, born a slave. There exists video of him performing the folk ballad “Little Log Cabin Round the Lane” in a minstrel style. The footage was taken by the Fox Movietone News, in Powahatan, VA on November 8, 1928. Uncle John Scruggs played 5-string banjo in the traditional clawhammer style. There are no other known recordings of his music.

Wiki

[GBWagner1]

Fantastic worth and world! This is the real "Ode to JOY"!!!

(Exept for the lady. She is not too enthusiastic, reminds me of my wífe - nicknamed Pitbull:)) - when I play the banjo. )

[treemonisha2006]

Do you have more clips from him?

[treemonisha2006]

Thanks for posting this. Wonderful!!!!

[jonnerbuns23]

@quicklady those kids are probably all dead now you dumb cunt.

[MrCamel1974]

all the good times are past and gone

[2JobsStillPoorUSA]

We are so lucky that this was recorded for us to enjoy.

[beesondavid]

does anybody know where i could find lyrics and chords to this song i can only find bill monroe's version

[mistersleeepy]

the music that passes for country nowadays sounds like the Village People!

[MaidAmerican]

Is this banjo player Earl Scrugg's brother?

[h8tank1488]

did that one kid do a MCHammer move @ 2:55

[kowalski37]

5 stars for the historical significance. 2 stars for the musical talent contained within...

[TheCountryBoy4u100]

your wrong buddy them were the best days ever you didnt know what you missed

[Defenstrator]

This is the kind of video that makes me want to punch people that go on about "the good old days". Those were days of desperate poverty and injustice and we should be thankful for all the progress made since then.

[lobizoon1]

Would prefered this to be the music played in my days than all the shit we have to listen know...

[mistersleeepy]

but they had some good music.

[wezander]

@Defenstrator Yeah, thank goodness the days of poverty are finally over.  I'd rather be poor in the country than in the city.

[weadley]

Momma does not look to happy though.

She is thinking "if he would quit playing that banjo and fix that window first I would be happier!

[weadley]

Wow those kids are now someones Great Grandparents!

Way cool.

[olddominion394]

whole new meaning to Hip-Hop !

[urwylin]

One of my favorite videos of all time. Thanks for posting!

[DeanHoff]

This is a great snapshot in time, and a great performance from another banjo player named Scruggs.

[bushwacker2008]

@DeanHoff

uncle john was earl's uncle.

he lived in stokes county.

uncle john can play banjo better than Dr Ralph.

[rus2579]

it's music. Great music and any racists son of a bitch that doesn't recognize that deserves to run for county commissioner, or state rep, or Congress.

Let that be the theme song and let the chips fall. That's a great theme song for a Racist Bastard. And good music for music lovers who just love music. The World needs more Bob Dylan

[whiteboysnyc]

I too feel neglected by education. Shall we have tea?

[publicxxxer]

Well, ahem, er, I must say this is quite interesting! Apparently there was some reason for the civil rights movement. But, one must admit these "citizens" were quite entertaining....

[boblackey1]

Very similar style to Uncle Dave Macon. I think Uncle John is pretty good. Also check out Charlie Poole for some early and raw banjo country music. And check out Robert Johnson. Johnson was a young black blues player who died when he was about 19 but wrote songs that are being performed today such as Eric Clapton's version of Johnson's crossroads

[WhitePowerNinja]

hahahaha look at those little nigglets dance. aint that just like em

[kedrick06]

ignorance shall not respond to ignorance...

[garlic555]

a treasure

[gilliganbad]

Wow, I am speechless.

[volfan911]

the original stanky leg

[superyouper]

This man has lived through more hard times than we can imagine, yet he still sings his heart out. This is poverty where a rat will eat an onion and sit in the corner and cry.

[WhitePowerNinja]

hard times?? we gave tose jungle bunnies food and water in exchange for there work. and yes they were beaten but do we not beat our children when they step even slightly out of line. those niggers should be greatful

[GBWagner1]

@superyouper Excellent tragicom-ment!!!:)))) Very plastic!

[leer33]

HOE DOWN!

[hambonecharliejohnso]

This is astounding.

[westroud]

1:36 cat sez WTF

[Mazblues]

at first I had no idea what your comment was all about but I'm laughing my friggen ass off right now...great observation, dude!!!

[poontwangdrifter]

if i'd a been drift'n by and heard this beautifulness i'd had to have stopped and listenend.!!!!

[localbrewz]

I think this might be my most favorite vid ever,really.

[lovestopanic]

it's beautiful; my siblings dance like that!

[Corrie121]

This is just so joyful! The children were dancing so naturally and happily, and although it was filmed in the 20's/30's, it still very uplifting viewing today.

They may not have had much to exist on, but they sure did have rhythm.

Thank you for sharing.

[JiaJinKwan]

OMG this is a wonderful clip! Wonderful.

[botulizer]

wow...i watch this one over and over and it stuns me with its amazing character each and every time! what year is this from?

[bamdude3]

lololololol

[Elwoodrhsb]

If anybody could have as much simple fun as this gang is havin, the world wouldn't have any problems!

[bestiaccia]

Very good!

[tHeDirTyJoHnSon]

Man,, those kids stole my bust'n dance moves,,,,

[UKISOCIETY]

Man, that ground must've been HOT!

[hoosierhiver]

Dang that's great!

[lorgain2]

The more you watch this the better it gets, follow the leader and she is perfect.

[josephgelb]

when the cars are shaking my whole apartment at rush hour seeing something like this takes me to a special place

[maxboehner]

rare gem! still a wonder for me we still can watch those old historical contemporary documents today.

wow! 5 Stars.

[lorgain2]

Annette, they all have the steps off, and the cat is enjoying it too, real class.

[tribunalfunk]

But of course dear. Cats are spiritual beings, naturally they would love spiritual gatherings and singing.

[firefliesbdazzle]

Thank you for sharing this Annette, it's wonderful! Thank you madocseren for posting the video.

[lorgain2]

Happiest posting I have seen, they are all brilliant.

[campfireskills]

Hey you! Thanks for sending this. Love it Oliver.

[littleiceage]

Back when the States had real culture....

[twobarbreak]

does anyone know what year this was filmed?

[MightyAlz]

Allegedly, 1928.

[generalghruff]

i love how he can take off his hat without skipping a beat in the song.

[idaltuguy]

Gotta love John Scruggs! He was a great frailer!

[lifeisasoundtrack]

i wish so bad there was a highere rating than 5 stars to give this... thank you so so so much for sharing!!!

[adamtheham]

this is used in a hank williams documentary. the one narrated by hank 3 his grandson.

[Massey207]

I had my laugh of the day. God bless those people.

[tomasperry]

The tune is the one Charlie Poole borrowed for his song about the hungry hash-house.

[BionicBrain2]

Awsome video! REAL African American music.

[silvanski]

a tune written by Will Hays in 1871

[Hoopskidoodle]

I'd wager that half the songs attributed to him were shamelessly stolen, just like record producers used to rip off song writers in the early days of rock and roll.

[CptEnglehorn]

awesome music, for some reason I think this guy looks like a black robert duvall.

[Horsemanray]

I think that this is this single funniest you tube quote.

[mydixiebargains]

Wonderful old tune. "My rusted bladed hoe I've laid to rest" pretty much says it all.

[WarPede]

U cant not love this! sweet music! sweet kids & a sweet cat! :)

[ebotusbanjar]

Thank you for posting.

[slingmisery]

Yep I expect she is tired. She don't seem to have any words just sits there. This is really soooo good and real. I'm 80 years old and i can remember this.

[kub73158]

Simple life they have, but so joyful. Ma seems tired. Understandable.

[Knockdownbanjo]

this is it

[zerolegel]

Thank you for putting this online. All the cuts in this movie are priceless.