Thanks srvgtr, I love-um all especially B.G. gospel, but when I hear someone say "Bluegrass", the Osborne Bros. pops in my mind first.There are so many newer groups [ Im glad to say] that will keep the music going forever. Another old favorite of mine is Mac Wiseman, I dont know if hes still living, I hope so, I use to listen to him when I was a young boy, lm 70 now.
thank you for this post. The one thing my late father and I shared was the love of bluegrass, especially the Osborne Brothers. My father got to jam with them many years ago and I just loved their vocal harmonization. We had the priviledge of seeing them in person many times. Thank you for the very fond memories.
@Katragew You're welcome! After Bobby went solo, I heard him on the Grand Ole Opry and his voice broke twice. I was afraid he had lost his voice, but then he recorded a duet with Rhonda Vincent, "Midnight Angel", and his voice is true, he punches every syllable, and I love it! If you haven't heard it, you should download it from Amazon for 99 cents. The clip catches a little of the harmony, but doesn't get to Bobby's solo verse. The Rhonda Vincent album is "All American Bluegrass Girl".
i met the osborne brothers once during a show, there was a big difference between their attitudes at that time. I dont want to say which one acted in what way due to respect for all the great music they have done, But one was all smiles, handshakes and talked to each fan like long lost friends, The other came across like he could careless, was in a rush and didnt want to speak to fans. i ll let you guys guess which one is which. lol
No group or duo has ever been able to harmonize as well or as beautifully as the wonderful Osborne Brothers. They are in a class by themselves. I grew up on their music. Always a treat to listen to.
@WendyKS93 I heard Sonny say that when they started singing together, they had to rewrite the music because Bobby's voice pitch is so high. Have you heard Bobby sing a solo verse on Rhonda Vincent's song "Midnight Angel"? The way he drives each syllable gives me goosebumps.
@SidsCardShop If you like really good harmonies also listen to The Rankins (formerly called The Rankin Family.) They're not blue grass - more of a "Celtic" influence but they offer four part harmonies - three girls and one guy.
@harryf200 Thanks! One of the reasons I am unhappy about churches dumping hymnals in favor of projecting lyrics on the wall is that it deprives worshippers of having the SATB notes. Soon (maybe now) only choir members will know there is something besides the melody.
I've only been to Kentucky once when I was 12 back in the 70's & we drove ther from Oklahoma, when we visited my uncle & aunt in Owensboro. It's a beautiful state.
In 1979 these two brothers gave a 14 yr old boy his dream, to play bluegrass banjo with his favorite group in Wis. Bobby n Sonny Ill always be greatfull to you. i may not have ever met and played with all the talent i have if not for you guys. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I remember well singing Grandpa Jones singing at the Grand Ole Opry back in 1977, when my parents were so gracious to bring my Brother and I here. I love this kind of music. Best Wishes LittleCountryDJ
Terry Eldredge is a magnificent tenor singer. He has a beautiful voice and even has some really nice vibrato. He sings lead on a Josh C.D. entitiled "Josh Graves" . On "He Took Your Place" .Terry's singing is beautiful, and the lyrics are great. Most of all, Uncle Josh Graves' dobro breaks are just gorgeous! You gotta check it out. You won't be sorry.
I have seen this great group of guys several times and never seen them put on a bad show they were always my favourites I really appreciate you posting this it sure does bring back some good memories like singing about my home state and me and my dad going to see the Osborne Brothers if they were'nt to far away.Again thanks for putting this on.
One of their most beautiful renditions...Glen Duncan simply shines on the fiddle! Terry Eldridge, vocals and guitar; the late Gene Wooten on dobro; Raymond Huffmaster seated with guitar; Terry Smith on the upright bass, and of course the finest brother duet (in my humble opinion) to grace the Opry stage: Sonny and Bobby Osborne. I was there that night...what a fun time and wonderful memory. Thnaks for sharing this great video!!
@shelibeane I remember this song as a very young man, it touches and sinks into the depth of my inner soul. This has to be the most real life song that i know!!!!!!!
Did Sonny, hang it up,permamently ? They were quite the duo. They ought to be put into the Country Music Hall Of Fame, for their years of service,and 2 state songs.
I heard them doing this on the Radio AM 650 WSM, on the Opry live. It sounded so great. I seen them in a little venue, and told them Bobby said "how did it sound " ? I said GREAT !
Yall might not believe this but the osborn brothers are my cousins and I first knew about them through my papaw and mamaw. They are also kin to my cousins in Leslie county kentucky yall. Go osborn brothers. Keep up the good work cousins.
I realize this is your video and you are smarter than me. But that out of the way, are you sure that is not Glen Duncan on Fiddle and Raymond Huffmaster on guitar? They are not on that long and I am no expert. Just wondering. Great song and post. Thanks.
No, I am not certain. Bobby rattled off the names so fast I cannot be certain. I simply assumed he meant Huffmaster was playing the fiddle because he is a fiddle master. I freely accept your correction.
Thank you. The problem with world class musicians is that they play any number of instruments very well. Both Duncan and Huffmaster are truly great on the fiddle but they also play mandolin, guitar, etc. As I said, I am not an expert and would welcome anyone else's opinion of who is on fiddle to help Jamiedaley.
@SidsCardShop Thank you! I have loved music for my whole entire life,of all kinds, born and raised in KENTUCKY! Thank You so much! Any musician, especially from KY, would be proud to play as well as these gentlemen! And if Anyone wants to disrespect this beautiful sound , they can respond to me personally and I will show them some "Ky Hospital- allity" :)
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What makes Bill Anderson think he's even qualified to take the same stage as the Osborne Brothers? Let alone introduce them? That's like the 1910 Fruitgum Company introducing the Beatles...."Whispering Bill Anderson" will be a whisper of the past, the Osborne Brothers are timeless and celebrated for generations to come.
That was not a decision Bill Anderson made - The Grand Ole Opry chooses who they want to M.C., who they want to appear, and who they want to be members of the GOO. They made Anderson a member 3 years before The Osbornes. Anderson has written more than 400 songs recorded by other artists. The Osbornes have written...zero? Anderson hosted "Opry Backstage" for 6 years, and co-produced "You Can Be A Star", which launched the solo career of Rhonda Vincent. Instead of spewing hate, read the bios.
Don't think the Osborne's have written songs, but I know bobby osborne is credited with quite a few copyright's of some very recognized songs. (Ruby, Pain in my Heart, Cherokee Lady)
@SidsCardShop Right on ! You know your Facts ! Imagine Country Music,without Bill Anderson. He even wrote "The Lord knows I'm Drinkin" by Cal Smith. If I'll ever need to know anything about Country Music,I usually ask Eddie Stubbs, and your the next runner up.
I know the tune is similar to "You Are My Flower," but I do not believe that Bobby is deviating from the melody, like Sonny does when he plays a bit of "Reuben" in "Don't Let the Smokey Mountain Smoke Get in Your Eyes." I think the tunes are just similar. Maybe I am just missing it.
Listen at 2.35. Seems like the audience reacted. You can't hear it when you listen to the Louvin Brothers. Sonny does the same thing on "Don't let the Smokey Mountain....." Also the fiddler seems to be playing something else (2.00) but there I'm not sure.
They are going into "You are my flower" Often in Bluegrass when you have a talented band they can throw tidbits like this where you wonder into and out of a completely different song that has the same basic chord structure. Audiences often recognize the deviation and react accordingly. Makes for a nice suprise, dont you think?
Sure do miss the late Gene Wooten - the last of the Uncle Josh style pickers on the national scene. Everybody else on the national scene is playing the new Machine-gun "reso" style. Glad we have the memories of real playing.
Amen! My favorite was Pete Kirby. I have lots of his playing on CD, but very little video. I'll have to hunt through my VHS tapes and see if there's anything I can post.
OH! Some great info, I suppose I am correct this was my grandfathers favorite song. He would be way over a 100 if he was still alive, that's why I wondered how old this song was.. My mom still buys these guys music. And to Txstoryteller, I couldn't agree with you more!!
Thanks for posting! You always post some great videos! I think I recall my mother saying this was my grandfathers favorite song, do you know how old this song is?? Thanks again!!!
Karl Davis wrote the song, and recorded it with Hartford Taylor in January 1941 for the Columbia label. It has since been recorded many times, by bluegrass and country singers, including the Louvin Brothers and Everly Brothers. Because of the songs beauty and popularity, Karl Davis was made a Kentucky Colonel in 1970. (Based on Charles Wolfes Kentucky Country: Folk and Country Music of Kentucky, University Press of Kentucky, 1982, p. 56)
Me and my Daddy play this song together all the time love the osbornes
jcraigb 4 weeks ago
Thanks srvgtr, I love-um all especially B.G. gospel, but when I hear someone say "Bluegrass", the Osborne Bros. pops in my mind first.There are so many newer groups [ Im glad to say] that will keep the music going forever. Another old favorite of mine is Mac Wiseman, I dont know if hes still living, I hope so, I use to listen to him when I was a young boy, lm 70 now.
BubbaRRNC 1 month ago
I use to tell people," if you aint never heard the Osborne brothers sing Kentucky, youve been deprived & neglected", and its still true.
BubbaRRNC 3 months ago
@BubbaRRNC
Now that I've heard it, I know you are right :-)
Feel free to pass on any other great Bluegrass treasures you know of. Tony Rice is my hero.
srvgtr 1 month ago
Great song love to here these guys they r great
CFRfan101 3 months ago
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GENERAL1749 3 months ago
I LOVE KENTUCKY!
brucekat53 5 months ago 2
Has anyone heard the Everly Brothers sing "Kentucky"? It's beautiful.
mauidreamer2801 5 months ago
This is genuine AMERICAN music at it's very best!
Katragew 5 months ago
thank you for this post. The one thing my late father and I shared was the love of bluegrass, especially the Osborne Brothers. My father got to jam with them many years ago and I just loved their vocal harmonization. We had the priviledge of seeing them in person many times. Thank you for the very fond memories.
Katragew 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Osborne Brothers
@Katragew You're welcome! After Bobby went solo, I heard him on the Grand Ole Opry and his voice broke twice. I was afraid he had lost his voice, but then he recorded a duet with Rhonda Vincent, "Midnight Angel", and his voice is true, he punches every syllable, and I love it! If you haven't heard it, you should download it from Amazon for 99 cents. The clip catches a little of the harmony, but doesn't get to Bobby's solo verse. The Rhonda Vincent album is "All American Bluegrass Girl".
SidsCardShop 5 months ago
GO BIG BLUE!!!!!!
ukcat4 6 months ago
Thank you! "For that is where they'll look for me!"
nathanblynn 7 months ago
i met the osborne brothers once during a show, there was a big difference between their attitudes at that time. I dont want to say which one acted in what way due to respect for all the great music they have done, But one was all smiles, handshakes and talked to each fan like long lost friends, The other came across like he could careless, was in a rush and didnt want to speak to fans. i ll let you guys guess which one is which. lol
ClassicRockfan79 7 months ago
WONDERFUL SOUND THAT LIVES ON !!!!
n5393c 8 months ago
No group or duo has ever been able to harmonize as well or as beautifully as the wonderful Osborne Brothers. They are in a class by themselves. I grew up on their music. Always a treat to listen to.
WendyKS93 9 months ago 3
@WendyKS93 I heard Sonny say that when they started singing together, they had to rewrite the music because Bobby's voice pitch is so high. Have you heard Bobby sing a solo verse on Rhonda Vincent's song "Midnight Angel"? The way he drives each syllable gives me goosebumps.
SidsCardShop 9 months ago
@SidsCardShop If you like really good harmonies also listen to The Rankins (formerly called The Rankin Family.) They're not blue grass - more of a "Celtic" influence but they offer four part harmonies - three girls and one guy.
harryf200 6 months ago
@harryf200 Thanks! One of the reasons I am unhappy about churches dumping hymnals in favor of projecting lyrics on the wall is that it deprives worshippers of having the SATB notes. Soon (maybe now) only choir members will know there is something besides the melody.
SidsCardShop 6 months ago
I've only been to Kentucky once when I was 12 back in the 70's & we drove ther from Oklahoma, when we visited my uncle & aunt in Owensboro. It's a beautiful state.
StevieB1362 10 months ago
@StevieB1362 You havent even been to the great part of the state. Go out east. Thats where its most beautiful at.
OSUBucks12345 8 months ago
Who did Bobby Osborne Marry? They are my people on my dads side.
sadie673 11 months ago
In 1979 these two brothers gave a 14 yr old boy his dream, to play bluegrass banjo with his favorite group in Wis. Bobby n Sonny Ill always be greatfull to you. i may not have ever met and played with all the talent i have if not for you guys. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
basrballguy314 1 year ago
I remember well singing Grandpa Jones singing at the Grand Ole Opry back in 1977, when my parents were so gracious to bring my Brother and I here. I love this kind of music. Best Wishes LittleCountryDJ
LittleCountryDJ2003 1 year ago
superbement beau!!!!!!!
lechol42 1 year ago
Kentucky was a UNION state. Never forget it.
ytdsgdjgfueyxn537 1 year ago
@ytdsgdjgfueyxn537 I have ancestors from KY that fought for the CSA
WeDaBestUK2K 11 months ago
this is so good!!! and on a live show. what great talent!!! thanks for this.
trishadamson 1 year ago
words cannot describe the beauty
Gvosb 1 year ago
Beautiful. Kentucky was the strangest place I ever lived. The people there were so nice I thought they were from another planet.
Makater77 1 year ago
ONE OF THE BEST VERSIONS OF MY GRANDFATHERS SONGS IVE EVER HEARD !! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING ....
kachina333 1 year ago
Anybody that don't like that,don't lettem in the house!!!
layson1080 1 year ago
My Lord, it was the sweetest harmony ever, family or otherwise plain and simple, hands down !
oldindian 1 year ago
Terry Eldredge is a magnificent tenor singer. He has a beautiful voice and even has some really nice vibrato. He sings lead on a Josh C.D. entitiled "Josh Graves" . On "He Took Your Place" .Terry's singing is beautiful, and the lyrics are great. Most of all, Uncle Josh Graves' dobro breaks are just gorgeous! You gotta check it out. You won't be sorry.
CARROLLCTYDOBROGIRL 1 year ago
I have seen this great group of guys several times and never seen them put on a bad show they were always my favourites I really appreciate you posting this it sure does bring back some good memories like singing about my home state and me and my dad going to see the Osborne Brothers if they were'nt to far away.Again thanks for putting this on.
jbash1970 1 year ago
One of their most beautiful renditions...Glen Duncan simply shines on the fiddle! Terry Eldridge, vocals and guitar; the late Gene Wooten on dobro; Raymond Huffmaster seated with guitar; Terry Smith on the upright bass, and of course the finest brother duet (in my humble opinion) to grace the Opry stage: Sonny and Bobby Osborne. I was there that night...what a fun time and wonderful memory. Thnaks for sharing this great video!!
shelibeane 1 year ago 19
@shelibeane Thanks for the great comment. I'm glad I kept that VHS tape all those years.
SidsCardShop 1 year ago 3
@SidsCardShop
Me too! :)
mattp1803 1 year ago
@shelibeane I remember this song as a very young man, it touches and sinks into the depth of my inner soul. This has to be the most real life song that i know!!!!!!!
chippedgear 1 year ago
looks like nba coach rick adelman on the hound dog
meanlezbo 1 year ago
Did Sonny, hang it up,permamently ? They were quite the duo. They ought to be put into the Country Music Hall Of Fame, for their years of service,and 2 state songs.
glencoe6305 1 year ago
I heard them doing this on the Radio AM 650 WSM, on the Opry live. It sounded so great. I seen them in a little venue, and told them Bobby said "how did it sound " ? I said GREAT !
glencoe6305 1 year ago
That marvelous fiddler is Glen Duncan...one of the most talented fiddlers ever!
shelibeane 1 year ago
glen duncan is the fiddle player,
vegan275 1 year ago
Anybody know or is kin to the McConnells out of Boone Cty?
Ionwhite 1 year ago
Whispering Bill!!
softshoes 1 year ago
very very nice videos tov toda
mrmakemakkara 1 year ago
all i can say is....WOW!
kymopar 1 year ago
how sweet....
meanlezbo 1 year ago
Kentucky "The dearest land outside of heaven"
dlsl1949 1 year ago
or the Prewitt, Abbott, or Settle families?
doworkrushdelts 1 year ago
Yall from Laurel Country wouldn't happen to know the Kennedy's would ya?
doworkrushdelts 1 year ago
This song best describes My love for Kentucky.
kywildcatsfan1972 1 year ago
The Osborne's were always Top Drawer - Superior harmony and years ahead of their time!
Great performance~
GodsFavoriteBassPlyr 1 year ago
Yall might not believe this but the osborn brothers are my cousins and I first knew about them through my papaw and mamaw. They are also kin to my cousins in Leslie county kentucky yall. Go osborn brothers. Keep up the good work cousins.
RayRoark2009 1 year ago
bobby's my grandfather, sonny is my uncle who are you?
Gvosb 1 year ago
@Gvosb Im your 3rd cousin from Laurel County Kentucky. I am also related to the Roarks in Leslie County Kentucky.
RayRoark2009 1 year ago
@RayRoark2009
You kin to the Cline Family too?
Gvosb 1 year ago
@Gvosb As far as I know.
RayRoark2009 1 year ago
Great Job Bobby! How's Sonny? You guys are great!
hopelessim 1 year ago
Great shot ! I know Terry, he played with us(Groundspeed) in the Station Inn, Nashville 1988.
A couple month later we bring The OB to Germany together with Bill Monroe. I was the bassplayer and busdriver.
Nashvilleagain 1 year ago
There is "NOTHING" better than this.
dlsl1949 1 year ago
Actually I did get in contact with R.Huffmaster and he is the guitar picker and Duncan is the fiddle player.
jamiedaley 2 years ago
Yeah! Top this song...
5158307 2 years ago
Excuse the ignorance but who is the fiddle player on this video.I think his overplay and interaction with Bobby is great.
jamiedaley 2 years ago
Raymond Huffmaster. If you are on Facebook, you can search for him and send him a message. I'm sure he would be glad to get your comment personally.
SidsCardShop 2 years ago
I realize this is your video and you are smarter than me. But that out of the way, are you sure that is not Glen Duncan on Fiddle and Raymond Huffmaster on guitar? They are not on that long and I am no expert. Just wondering. Great song and post. Thanks.
lowemk 2 years ago
No, I am not certain. Bobby rattled off the names so fast I cannot be certain. I simply assumed he meant Huffmaster was playing the fiddle because he is a fiddle master. I freely accept your correction.
SidsCardShop 2 years ago
Thank you. The problem with world class musicians is that they play any number of instruments very well. Both Duncan and Huffmaster are truly great on the fiddle but they also play mandolin, guitar, etc. As I said, I am not an expert and would welcome anyone else's opinion of who is on fiddle to help Jamiedaley.
lowemk 2 years ago
@SidsCardShop Thank you! I have loved music for my whole entire life,of all kinds, born and raised in KENTUCKY! Thank You so much! Any musician, especially from KY, would be proud to play as well as these gentlemen! And if Anyone wants to disrespect this beautiful sound , they can respond to me personally and I will show them some "Ky Hospital- allity" :)
1978blueGREEN 11 months ago
Just listen to that harmony at 3:18. They know how to rip out your heart.
ArkRed1 2 years ago 7
Nobody sings it like the Osbornes.
ArkRed1 2 years ago 18
i love this song.
kywildcatsfan1972 2 years ago
thankyou for the post! i subscribe
asher1112 2 years ago
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What makes Bill Anderson think he's even qualified to take the same stage as the Osborne Brothers? Let alone introduce them? That's like the 1910 Fruitgum Company introducing the Beatles...."Whispering Bill Anderson" will be a whisper of the past, the Osborne Brothers are timeless and celebrated for generations to come.
rus2579 2 years ago
That was not a decision Bill Anderson made - The Grand Ole Opry chooses who they want to M.C., who they want to appear, and who they want to be members of the GOO. They made Anderson a member 3 years before The Osbornes. Anderson has written more than 400 songs recorded by other artists. The Osbornes have written...zero? Anderson hosted "Opry Backstage" for 6 years, and co-produced "You Can Be A Star", which launched the solo career of Rhonda Vincent. Instead of spewing hate, read the bios.
SidsCardShop 2 years ago
Don't think the Osborne's have written songs, but I know bobby osborne is credited with quite a few copyright's of some very recognized songs. (Ruby, Pain in my Heart, Cherokee Lady)
Gvosb 1 year ago
@SidsCardShop Right on ! You know your Facts ! Imagine Country Music,without Bill Anderson. He even wrote "The Lord knows I'm Drinkin" by Cal Smith. If I'll ever need to know anything about Country Music,I usually ask Eddie Stubbs, and your the next runner up.
glencoe6305 1 year ago
@SidsCardShop Not to be disrespectful or anything, but the Osbornes did write songs, and quite a few good ones.
Boj6987 10 months ago
string him up
eleanorroosevelt1 2 years ago
Love these guys!!
statesrights01 2 years ago 3
I know the tune is similar to "You Are My Flower," but I do not believe that Bobby is deviating from the melody, like Sonny does when he plays a bit of "Reuben" in "Don't Let the Smokey Mountain Smoke Get in Your Eyes." I think the tunes are just similar. Maybe I am just missing it.
pegcage 2 years ago
This tune makes me confused. Bobby's solo is definitely "You are my Flower". Are there more songs involved or just the usual Osborne family humor?
MirrjamE 2 years ago
I do not hear "You are my Flower" in this, and Bobby does not do a solo. Please explain.
pegcage 2 years ago
Listen at 2.35. Seems like the audience reacted. You can't hear it when you listen to the Louvin Brothers. Sonny does the same thing on "Don't let the Smokey Mountain....." Also the fiddler seems to be playing something else (2.00) but there I'm not sure.
MirrjamE 2 years ago
They are going into "You are my flower" Often in Bluegrass when you have a talented band they can throw tidbits like this where you wonder into and out of a completely different song that has the same basic chord structure. Audiences often recognize the deviation and react accordingly. Makes for a nice suprise, dont you think?
I love this song, Great Job guys!
beergut1966 2 years ago 2
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MirrjamE 2 years ago
Thanks! I'm glad to know that I didn't made a mistake. It might be Sonny who started the deviation, though - or both.
MirrjamE 2 years ago
Sure do miss the late Gene Wooten - the last of the Uncle Josh style pickers on the national scene. Everybody else on the national scene is playing the new Machine-gun "reso" style. Glad we have the memories of real playing.
olehoundog1 2 years ago
Amen! My favorite was Pete Kirby. I have lots of his playing on CD, but very little video. I'll have to hunt through my VHS tapes and see if there's anything I can post.
SidsCardShop 2 years ago
Great song by great duo. One of my very favorite songs and Arkansas is #2. Thanks for posting!
5158307 2 years ago
wow..the osborne brothers have had two state songs..rocky top for tennessee...and kentuckeeeee.....
dogsee1 2 years ago
Quite possibly one of the best bands they had.
IdleIntolerance 2 years ago
OH! Some great info, I suppose I am correct this was my grandfathers favorite song. He would be way over a 100 if he was still alive, that's why I wondered how old this song was.. My mom still buys these guys music. And to Txstoryteller, I couldn't agree with you more!!
Flamingredrose9 2 years ago
That is some wonderful music; wish country music would return to its roots! FIVE stars!
txstoryteller 2 years ago 2
Thanks for posting! You always post some great videos! I think I recall my mother saying this was my grandfathers favorite song, do you know how old this song is?? Thanks again!!!
Flamingredrose9 2 years ago
Thank you Nana.
Karl Davis wrote the song, and recorded it with Hartford Taylor in January 1941 for the Columbia label. It has since been recorded many times, by bluegrass and country singers, including the Louvin Brothers and Everly Brothers. Because of the songs beauty and popularity, Karl Davis was made a Kentucky Colonel in 1970. (Based on Charles Wolfes Kentucky Country: Folk and Country Music of Kentucky, University Press of Kentucky, 1982, p. 56)
SidsCardShop 2 years ago