Mean Mary - Where Were You

[racrx7]

Totally AMAZING vocals girl!!!!!

[truder55]

Thank you that was simply superb

[brucie0064]

Greetings from the UK, Man talk about inspirational!. Absolutely cracking tune, well done. Just picked my Deering goodtime up last week from the local music shop and I'm starting to learn the banjo from scratch. Any tips?

[fkntrkr]

pretty sure i welded parts on that train car--yay me!

[BOTANYBAY37]

I like ! Very much ! Blessings !

[mellindstrom]

Mary, I just tried to listen to your music on Pandora. It couldn't find you. You should do something about that so more people become aware of your talent.

[littleniyah]

It can't be 20 years! How can you look like that!!

Love this song, btw.

[fkntrkr]

hey mar--do yo realize people realy love you enough to rebuilde banjo's--my god you rulep--ok enough --sorry

[fkntrkr]

hey mar--do yo realize people realy love you enough to rebuilde banjo's--my god you rule

[fkntrkr]

i am 50 yrs olod and have REALY good life ins,!

[fkntrkr]

omg this works-i love you--never stop anfd please cometo n wisconsin

[fkntrkr]

its realy hard not bein a stalker fan-bt hooly shit gal-bein frm n wis--i cant hardly tell what yr singing pls pt up words

[fkntrkr]

look at them arms she not only kicks my ass at banjo but i think fightin me off too--just sayin

--gad i love her

[turkland77]

Brilliant!

[bennymix000]

Wow!. Ms. James, this a wonderful song; perfect match of voice and music. Very moving.

[seahag1967]

A bluegrass Ani....and That is meant as a complement in the highest order!

[geraldillo]

nice song, great voice!

[nick10791]

fantastic!

[pmay222]

just wtf is mean mary wearing...? looks like a jacket with the arms torn off.... maybee she was fighting off the attentions of her amorous cousin..? yee haw

[CTomSmithJr]

There really should be a "really like alot!" button

[thoughbredmoose]

any chance of showing up in colorado?

[ZandraVamp]

Yeah, I'm buying this song on amazon. Right now. xD

[meanmary80]

@MrVern40 Thank you! I'll be posting a new video in just a few days :)

[Blam8o]

Took all of 8 seconds to become a fav!! You rock girl!! You are about as real as a freight train & that is pretty real. Thanks for shining like you do.

[AmythystKiah]

Your vocal delivery and playing are so damn powerful, they give me chills. As a vocalist and guitar player (and aspiring banjo player) myself, I find you to be amazing and inspiring. I will definitely be purchasing CD(s). Thank you so much for sharing your gifts.

[rncc1970]

Love it, awesome job! You have a new fan!

[circlingcrow1]

absolutely love the vocal harmony. so glad you decided to put lyrics to this. a beautiful song.

[frknlakeside]

That was superb !! I flick on one of your gigs and cannot go on..I have to replay it at lees once like a spell you go girl. thanks I tell all my close friend about you.

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if u hit calf. let me know I,ll drag momma 2 your show.

[MFSherlock]

that was brillaint, a voice as beautiful as the person singing

[njhedd01]

You convinced me not to spend money on a more expensive banjo. I just need to play my Goodtime more. Thanks!

[sidewindermack]

What is that on the side of the railroad car directly under the banjo head? It seems to reflect your hair when you move your head. If it is a mirror why is it there?

[meanmary80]

@sidewindermack It's a shadow. It took me awhile to figure out what was going on when I first saw the recording :)

[hobowalker1]

Dream come true.... Train, beautiful voice and woman, and an awesome song!

[Pfranklin28]

Truly Gifted.Love it.

[dittybakes]

just stumbled across you, looking for inspiration, and I sure found it! My new favorite song... good stuuf mean mary. bless ya

[hellomuffin123]

Your voice is gorgeous! I love the contrast between your voice and the pitch of the banjo! I can tell you are extremely talented! Keep making videos! I love your music! :)

[tatertotninja302]

can u send me a link if u know of any on learning to read music i have a nice banjo and i need to learn bad

[ben1234565]

i would like to kiss you on the mouth.

[benhanbury]

Wow! I really love this song, it's so beautiful - I can't stop replaying this video! Please come and tour in London soon!

[bosun1724]

where were you Mary when I was a young man?......

[Lucyda]

Really great performance, thanks

[imaprouddaddy1]

This is your best yet. Love your look, love the sound! Come tour Texas they'll love you down here!

[Rdawg187fly]

very good preformance!! awesome player with an amazing voice thank you for posting this:)

[vcp430]

Love that lick at 1:19.... and great job singing! Also like the nice bluesy feel to the tune.

[freyaamEYE]

you most certainly are one of my inspirations to play banjo.

[RonsterDeMonster]

Wow!!! Love your stuff!!! :)

[alabanjoman]

What tuning are you using? I play a 40 something year old Vega longneck. Great song.

[meanmary80]

@alabanjoman Open G tuning - but I've got it capoed to A. Thanks!

[idacherry]

WOW!!!! You sound awesome! Great song and excellent setting.

[Tiebor12]

awesome singing,... sounds like your from either the hills of Kentucky or the Louisiana Bayous

[gcookdrum]

I've been watching your stuf for a while now and really love it, especially this song. It's beautiful. Realy like your voice. I wonder if you will ever play in England.

[macadder09]

he he. Nice one! I look 2 days over and some. I have to thank you, you and a guy called gus have inspired me to pick up a uke, i've looked at banjo's and as much as i want to try i dont think i've got the dexterity for that finger picking yet. so maybe with a uke i can ease into it. i've learnt a few chord's since picking it up today and my strumming is improving no end. watch this space. 20yrs goes quick hey. bye for now. love the song.

[bfarrellmcbeth]

i just bought a 60's silvertone 5 string on ebay would you suggest that for someone learning to play banjo? also you should do some online lessons you rock that banjo like none other.

[meanmary80]

@bfarrellmcbeth Thank you! If it's in decent shape then it should be great for getting you started. Best of luck!

[antisocialhampster]

Great sound you got there ;)

[QRS666]

Keep coming back to this one. Amazing song and banjo picking. Just love it!!!

[excyntrik]

adouble base and acoustic guitar what asong come to australia im learning from you thanx

[macadder09]

that was brilliant. i've been mesmerized for 3.13!! The lowish pitch of your voice against the high tone of the banjo works so well together, every slight vocal change is complimented by the picking. thats a mean song n some mean playing meanmary. How long you been playing all your instruments now?

[meanmary80]

@macadder09 Over 20 years. Yeah, I know, I don't a day over 16 :-)

[lten514]

reminds me a lot of Buffy St-Marie's style. you're amazing!

[SthDvs2012]

how is the album selling?? I meant to buy one last week but forgot... I'll buy it tonight or Tomorrow....

[meanmary80]

It's going great! Thanks!

[raguspag55]

Beautiful Song!

Beautiful sound

Beautiful person singing it!

[k97aw01bush]

You sound great!

[SthDvs2012]

I actually love this song. . . . . :)

[EWBGC]

Hows about "Talk About Sufferin" cover?

[k97aw01bush]

I LOVE this song!

[DREDD2001AD]

Bubble love XXX

[hitnmisssideshaft]

I think im in love...great picking and beauty voice you give me goose bumps....

[FishinChipWWB]

WOW you did a fine job on your song Mary.  Very impressive.

Fishin' Chip

[FishinChipWWB]

WOW you did a fine job on your song Mary. Very impressive.

Fishin' Chip

[uberfoot]

now I want to go hop a train with my banjo, nice stuff.

[warhawk59]

beautiful woman with a beautiful voice

[vicioushaxxx]

hey when does your new cd release? i must have it! this song is awsome

[armi555mw]

I'm so glad I found you. You're amazing. I've played for years and gave up because of a nerve disease, but it's no nice to watch such pure talent. Love your video's, so well thought out, beautiful. Don't know what's better, your singing, your playing,....or your arse and legs...with all respect...

[tr0op1968]

blissed out here wonderful voice raw tallent :)

[mantrariba]

what a great woman!!!. She delights me with his music and, hands and heart.

[RIGHTE0US]

Damn Darlin..Incredible!!

[CARLOMARTI149]

You wouldnt happen to have it in tab yet ?

Sounds great.

[meanmary80]

Not yet, sorry. I'll be releasing this song on my new cd this year so I'll try to get some tab for folks then.

[QRS666]

wow!!! I can't stop listening to this!! Thanks for sharing!

[iommibls]

not only you, rebeldawg ;)

could be a song from David Eugene edwards and 16 Horsepower

[JBDiscrete]

Hot Damn!!!

[rebeldawg2169]

great voice great picking and smoking hot body im in love lol

[0coincidences]

love this song... my favorite of mean mary's up to now... hot banjo... and hotter girl!

[MIORIGAMI]

this is just...gee, Mary...really...I sooooo luv this!

[ikaslkjfs99]

Fantastic Mary! A new Eva Cassidy.

/Jimmy from sweden

[sweetpeachesalways]

Well, this song just rocks! Way to go! Keep on writing, cause you did an awesome job with this one...

[Darrylk123]

Impressive, great job.

[shigella63]

Coolness! I have the same banjo! Good open D minor tuning. Amazing song.You must have native American blood?

[terence2180]

LOVE me some Mean Mary!!

[mrsweettater]

Wow!! This song sounds like it could be 100 years old and the banjo just sends shivers up my spine! It's eerie, raw and beautiful! Thanks Mary!

[25a252]

i'm a fan since i first heard her, love it,

[ronin1aplus]

you are a lot actor into the heard ..

[kobaLive]

I just love the song. Hey now, be careful playing around trains...trust me on this one.

[MIORIGAMI]

Gosh, Mary, THIS is when you are on your game!! Never change this..it's YOU STYLE and u r AWESOME when u stay true 2 it! LOVE THIS!!

[goback3spaces]

beautiful

[goback3spaces]

Mean Mary, you've got a lot of art in you. I hope that you succeed in your music, your playwriting, your novel writing, your life. It's all hard, but it's what makes life worth living.

[easterfilmsdotcom]

Very nice!

Love to do some banjo jammin' with you one of these fine days!

[toluwanile]

Well done :)

[turkamine]

SOUNDS GREAT!!

[waynemorinjr]

beautiful work as always

[waynemorinjr]

powerfull work with a beautiful voice.

[elvis3700]

You are just incredible!!!!! I dont know what I like better, your fiddle playing or your banjo.!!!

[theflashg0rd0nator]

lovely :)

[sugarpuddin88]

Brilliant!

Bravo!

[jasonzelda]

Beautiful song Ms. Mary, You are the symbol of Beauty and Soul.

[semofolkie]

excellent

[kingofheartsxyz]

great

its nice to see you back

[jedzxor]

awesome

[jedzxor]

most enjoyable! Great setting for the song as well!

[infezioneintestinale]

beautiful voice, great interpretation, good playin ... nice video

5 star

[checotahkid]

What a GREAT song, sung so beautifully. Thank-you for sharing your video with me.