My Father's Son - Ricky Skaggs

[cbuckholz92]

I remember when country actually sounded like this and was acoustic guitars not electric, not saying I don't like new country and I know this is Blue Grass but country used to be like this

[1952banjo]

this is the prettiest song I've heard in a very long time!!!!!

[chillagorella]

Awsome

[rocmaven]

Ricky Skaggs Kentucky Thunder Treasure Chest Tour comes to the watseka theatre watseka illinois on friday august 26, 2011.

[WilliamCerf]

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[larry958]

i am so proud to be my fathers son i love him so much and i hope some day my sons will feel the same about me love u boys

[larry958]

i am so proud to be my fathers son i love him so much and i hope some day my sons will feel the same about me love u boys

[SandMan1277]

country music rules

[freedomfascist]

simply amazing- I have no other words

[kevinarnold89]

I can honestly say i mite look like my daddy but i'm not my father's son he lost his son the day he walked out and i've vowed to never be the kinda father mine is i want to see my daughter an be the biggest part of her life an God help anybody that would ever try to stop me from being a big part of my daughters life. This song helps me remember the men that's been in my life that were more of a father than my own ever dreamed to be

[dadsgirl0423]

I WOULD LIKE TO DEDICATE THIS SONG TO MY BROTHER JOHN, WHO IS A GOOD SON, BROTHER AND FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNOW HIM. HE SPENT HIS WHOLE LIFE TRYING TO MAKE OUR DAD PROUD OF HIM. WE LOST OUR DAD ON NOVEMBER 19, 2008 AND UNFORTUNATELY IT NEVER CAME TO PASS FOR MY BROTHER. OUR DAD WOULD TELL EVERYONE ELSE BUT THE ONE PERSON IT WOULD HAVE MEANT SO MUCH TO. I AM HERE TO LET MY BROTHER KNOW WHAT A FINE YOUNG MAN HE IS AND HOW MUCH I LOVE HIM.

[DolittleMccoy]

Great Great Song!!!!!!!!!

[dbeater1]

Real pretty...the rich man writes the book of rules the poor man must defend..how true a lyric is that?

[bigfootskitty]

@dbeater1 Anyone Who was A teenager During the last Half of the sixty's Can tell you for absolute sure! God bless those older brothers and cousins Who Tried to right An Awful wrong, Only to have one Perpetrated on them. People should have spit on L.B.J.'s administration and J. Edgar Hoover!, They're the ones who had their hearts (not to mention,their HEADS) in the Wrong place. But that's O.K., They'll get their "blessing", and I hope those brave souls find and recieve theirs. Truth is out there.

[dadsgirl0423]

@bigfootskitty WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SMOKING?

[checkplease00]

Gibonada -

These are called the TransAtlantic Sessions, recorded by BBC. Season 4 was just released, and Jerry Douglas helped produce them. If you check out the other videos (and there are plenty!) you will be quite pleased!

[GibonadaWersow]

C'mon young fellows so young and so fine and tell me: Did Ricky record the whole album with this awesome group? If so, what is the name of it?

[loriannaprays]

@GibonadaWersow

It's an Irish group by the name of The Chieftains. I love both Ricky's music and theirs.

[29sargent]

nice

[snooddsandinns]

Excellent! I gotta buy this song. Thanks for sharing it.

[MrLarsErik1]

Can anyone NOT hear the love of God in this song?

[hectorzit]

@MrLarsErik1 Always! They holy spirit works through Mr Skaggs big time!!

[MrLarsErik1]

@hectorzit

He sure does!

[lothbe]

my friend is married to a coal miner from west virginia he is a very kind and gentle person who works hard in the mines i love this song it makes me think of him

[publicshorts]

Brilliant! Thanks Tom, I hadn't seen this one before.

[bluegrassy1]

mmmm Just love that old timey bluegrass voice. For me Ricky Skaggs and Ralph Stanley are the best. Great song. :-)

[timothyscott07]

anyone know how to play this song? on guitar... for a father

[lorehal]

No sorry, i did some research for covers but they arn't tabed...or on music sheets.

[lorehal]

anyway, the chords he uses are:  G, C, D and Em

[bug09900990]

ya sure i do.. im gettin my camera back today ..i will put it on youtube..ronald gallant playing my fathers son....absolutely had to learn the whole album...loved it

[bigbadbrad95307]

do they still show episodes of transatlantic sessions in the us on cable tv?

please tell me what network what days

[tonydingler]

I never had a father...This song makes me sad and wish I had a father. It sucks being a basterd.

[mtfarri]

you have a Heavenly Father that loves you!

[edmunk]

....and He gave His only Son so that you may live for ever with Him in His kingdom.

[mtfarri]

amen! i can't wait!!! i don't think it will be much longer!!!

[bayfly12]

my Dad had 5 boys we lost him when i was 8 im now 47 he worked his self to death for us i was their when he passed it still hurts i never got to know him as i became a man or him not to play with his grand kids they say one we will meet agin i hope so cause i miss his so him and my mom are togather now . well im just rattling on so ill say good bye.

[samue1988]

to me ricky skagss well one the best bluegrass country sintyeer until in of time

[bozara777]

My father played home-made-banjo, and I don't know how he find the great place in my heart. Thank you, Karl! Thanks for country music in my life! I learn many things from country songs.

[bozara777]

My Dad played banjo, and gave me love for country. I believe in familly, and thruth, honest,pride and children...I believe in good till the end of my life here. Hear the country and message through the many songs! That' the way. I don't need any other kind of music to learn something new!

[RuMyDreamGuy]

This song brings tears to my eyes it holds so  many memories for me!

[Ullarobinlilly]

Its great, no more words...

Hello and thanxxx from Berlin/ Germany

[joshiba15]

This song is soooo amazing. RIcky is the best! I just can't get enough...one of the most down-to-earth bluegrass songs ever written...

[tystylcaryn]

One of the BEST bluegrass songs I've ever heard. It's so beautiful.

[scanoetrip]

I heard that a concert ticket for Ricky Skaggs will run U about 150 to 200 dollars. Rickys music is sooo good! Thx for the vid. 9.5 stars.

[rachelatteberry]

Ricky plays bluegrass festivals that cost less than $50, at which u get to see a bunch of badass bluegrass bands.

[DeadJerker]

What honest men?

[HillbillyJ]

Honest men like my Great-Grandfather who supported his blind wife and 16 children. Honest men like my Grandfather who supported his wife and 10 children, staying commited to the same woman for nearly 60 years and still saying shes the most beautiful woman even she passed on years ago. Honest men like my Dad who has supportd his wife and child for decades and still doing so today in his failing health. And one day I am worthing of having my family say the same of me.

God bless them all.

[RichardF41230]

you said it all ...

[rmstudio]

Some of the kindest words I have heard from a man in a long time.. I know the value of what you speak. As my own father was direct opposite of these fine examples. I hope to be as good as your family line some day.

[esoteric54]

you'll know them when you meet them

[snooddsandinns]

I love this song! Thanks for sharing.

[bigboyskaggs]

one of the most bad ass songs ive ever heard

[nickmaurus]

The rich man writes the book of laws that the poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men.

So true.

[peter4751]

gran cancion t ke traen muchos recuerdos en la ciudad de tecte baja california norte ariva de mi motocicleta rodando con grandes carnales como lucas del motoclub de va gos tecate o el prince de motelia mich. y sin duda alguna selso acuña un gran carnal y ke dios jamas deje de bendesirlo

yo yo solo soy el pelin predidente del motoclub prospectos de soldadod de jesus en mexico fistrito federal

[CARTERJESSE]

I love songs like "My Fathers Son" because to me they illustrate our country and our people. This song is awesome, it reminds me of bluegrass and in some ways Irish folk music. The beauty and honesty of the lyrics give me chill bumps everytime I hear them

[ginmillsinger]

Awesome! 5+Star upload!

Very best of wishes!

GinMillBill

[mpyr1]

i live in a city . but its songs like this that make me wish i lived on a farm or some place else,,keep up the faith Ricky I have listened to your music a long time now and still find it inspiring,, GOD bless you!

[farmerswartz]

I love this song. Im a farmers son and i am very proud that i am my fathers son!

[Collecian]

Me too, my family has been farming for several generations.

[Collecian]

Me to, my grandpa, my father, and now I farm with him.

[helenboudreaux]

Ricky has got to be one of the best male vocalist following Hank Williams. Ricky's voice touches the soul. Bien merci, Louisiana

[DaPanman13]

Sandy Hook...Grayson...Etc.,Etc. God lives in those hills and he allowed a little out when the world met Ricky Scaggs. God Bless you.

[mattwaad]

im carolinian, and i hold old time, bluegrass, and trad scotch- irish music very dear. the is suomething to be said about simple, gentle music like this

[jamiersandy]

Bluegrass is simple and beautiful. It is very soulful. I believe that most people feel the emotion that is displayed and reverberated through these songs.

[SUNSNARE06]

I love the mountains, everyime I go to the mountains I feel at peace and this song makes me feel like I'm there, Bravo Ricky!!!

[robinhood48]

The good America

[KentuckyHoundsman]

One of my favorite songs. I'm proud to be a Kentucky man!

[slane092355]

My thanks to God, and to Ricky, for a lifetime of wonderful music. From a man raised in Baltimore, yet fortunate to have spent half my life in the mountains of N.E. Tennessee, and worked in Kentucky. I miss the mountains, home of the most wonderful people and the music.

[hindview]

yes! i'm a kentuckian,born in a coal camp in eastern Kentucky, and i thank god for my sweet humble people.

[hideyho67]

I have lived in many places,but the humble folks here in Kentucky are the best.They have the ability to laugh at themselves and entertain strangers,for some have entertained angels unawares.God bless Ricky for his efforts to bring this great music to the fore

[jerodc10]

thanks for posting

[laughs422]

Thank you.

[softpetals321]

Great song Ricky! Whole song was great, especially this part.....well the rich man writes a book of laws, a poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men. :) Thanks for posting this tomtscotland!

[emeek77]

my mom went to school with ricky. In lawrence county. Louisa KY. were still here.

[KYBreed]

Beautiful!God has blessed KY with Spiritual roots that run so deep! I am Blessed to have been part of it, to know the hardship of living the 'simple life' and now to yearn for it with such lonliness that words cannot express.This song gives one glimpse into that life. God Bless, a KY girl who longs for home.

[Oldboblues]

What an ace song!

[kezia1995]

The highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men says so much, integrity is something that our country needs more of. This is a great song sung by a great man....

[highflyingnote]

What a joy! Thanks for posting this tune!!

[jrouam]

Thank u 4 one of the best songs ever by RS!!!!

[Alliturken]

Fantastic. Thanks Tom for posting this stuff. The whole series is just amazing, what an incredible group of players.

[BluegrassBassMan54]

My favorite Skaggs song yet! Thank you so much for the video. Jerry Mashed his break as usual.

[ybbob57]

I fortunately was introduced to My Father's Son (the album), got it, and came to love Ricky's music. Thanks-Wonderful video

[cwknig2]

This is also on one of his newer albums, Brand New Strings, which is an absolutely fantastic BG album.

[cwknig2]

As a 4th generation coal mine family, this song touches my soul almost as much as You'll never leave Harlan Alive.

[kellynga]

My grandfather was a coal miner in southern Illinois and my mother has always said she prays for the coal miners. The work is hard and the pay is never sufficient for the work they do. You must be one tough guy.

[KYBreed]

Are you talking about Harlan County, KY? My family is from there.

[lawsonbob]

Our choir has a nice traditional piece from Harlan County up on my youtube site. Also a guy from upstate New York has done a version of it. It's called "Bright Morning Star."

[music8111]

Beautiful. Truly touches the spirt.

[BigBoiJC]

thank you for posting this!

[jeanhoel]

Tooo much good wow !!! all the best are heeere , Ricky , Jerry , Michael , even ... Mister Bain ; ) and what a song !!! Thank you.

[tomtscotland]

Yes a very good song with "spirit".

Good news is that Aly and Jerry have just filmed a third series which will probably be screened late September.

[jeanhoel]

Oooh thaaat ' s good news , thanks : )