"Return to Dismal Swamp" The Classic CMT Music Video!

CMT's music video "Return to Dismal Swamp" has been out of circulation for many years now, but it's always fun to watch and a great song as well! (at least the CD is still available and there is excellent banjo instruction of this song offered online by the Master himself -John McEuen!)

A comment about the song: A Variety of traditional country and bluegrass sounds, the one "must hear" track is "Return to Dismal swamp." I for one being raised in Georgia near the foothills of the Appalachian mountains and around bluegrass music as a major music influence, this is one of...if not the epitome of Bluegrass from one of the best! (Web comment submitted by John -Dalton, Georgia, USA)

Best known for his long tenure as a key member of the venerable Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John "The String Wizard" McEuen was one of the most influential figures in contemporary American country, bluegrass and even pop music. Credited with introducing both the banjo and the mandolin to pop, he was a master string player who developed a devoted fan base on the festival circuit.

Musicians:
Five-String Banjo: John McEuen
Mandolin: Sam Bush
Flat-Pick Guitar: David Grier
Acoustic Bass: Roy Huskey
Dobro: Jerry Douglas
Fiddle: Stuart Duncan
Synthesizer: David Hoffner

"Return To Dismal Swamp" By John McEuen
From Vanguard Records LP -String Wizards
A Country Music Television (CMT) Production, 1991.

Musicians (as listed on LP);
Roy Huskey (bass), David Grier (flat-pick guitar), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Jerry Douglas (dobro), Earl Scruggs (banjo), Vassar Clements, Bobby Hicks, Byron Berline, Al Garth (fiddles), Josh Graves (dobro), David Schnaufer (dulcimer), David Hoffner (bluegrass synthesizer), Bryan Savage (flute), Kenny Malone, Steve Duncan, Merel Bregante (percussion)

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[lisahuskey]

Thanks Jt for sending this to me, and thanks to VideoSamaritan. Great seeing my late husband Roy on bass.

[VideoSamaritan]

Oh my goodness! ...you're welcome! I wasn't aware that Roy is no longer with us. He was obviously a fine musician, and I'm sure you miss him and think of him often. You must be proud of his accomplishments...and his performance in this short music video is definately one of them. Thanks for sharing, Blessings!

[lacybug300]

Also, I just found out not too long ago, that we lost David Schnauffer in 2006. I was so devastated. He was the nicest person. I got a chance to play with him at a festival once. Nothing serious. But still entertaining. May he rest in peace.

[VideoSamaritan]

So sorry about to hear this too! David was a virtuoso on the dulcimer and played on the original LP. (From the internet) I learned that he taught at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music since 1995 and was one of their first teachers (along with Mark O'Connor and Butch Baldassari). He recorded with The Judds, Johnny Cash, Kathy Mattea, Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris, Chet Atkins and many others. He was a wonderful artist and teacher, one whose influence will be felt for many years. Thanks David!

[rbloch66]

@CARROLLCTYDOBROGIRL the musicians generally aren't the ones who do the production of the videos.

[oldhatband]

@jrdixon51 .Hi, I saw him with the remains of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at MerleFest in '07, so it may have been the same year; great performance by John McEuen and Shawn Camp.

[CARROLLCTYDOBROGIRL]

You are talented musicians. But, I do not understand your method of filming, with a new frame shot every second or two. Kinda makes me sick to my stomach. I have a lonnnnggger attention span than that. Your music is worth us having a better look at what you're doing. Don't worry, it won't be boring!

[jrdixon51]

i saw McEuen @ MERLE fest 3 yrs ago and he did not even know where he was,

i hope he recovers he has been a great talent, good luck John

[lovinSpoonful]

@agates11: Hey Gates, wouldn't you say you're a little bit biased??? No, he sat back and said 'I want another one, and he made YOU!'

[1996WHW]

look at Jerry at 2:35