Fiddlin' Phil May with Darling Nelly Gray

In his 80th year, and playing since he was 70, here's my friend and mentor Fiddling Phil May of Marquette County.

Darling Nelly Gray is one of his signature tunes, being played out in the yard on a fine late-summer day here in the Upper Peninsula.

If you have the option, watch this video in HIGH quality.

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• ottlakerambler

[ottlakerambler]

I return to this several times myself.  I'll never forget that pleasant day. Keep going my friend Fiddlin' Phil... you were the guy responsible for encouraging me to take up the crazy instrument!

[mountnmonkey]

I sure like that. thanks

[ottlakerambler]

Take a chance and upload your harmonica playing on YouTube!

[suuzzee5]

Somehow missed this video when it came out. This is so lovely!! Mr. May is an amazing old time fiddler and I hope you'll tell him how much we loved him here on your channel. Thanks SO MUCH for posting this lovely video!!

[ottlakerambler]

I'm sure I can speak for Phil when I say thanks to you, and the other friendly viewers, for taking the time to watch and say such kind and encouraging words. I'll pass this along to him and encourage him to get a YouTube account!

[severane]

Great stuff!

[ottlakerambler]

Is that nice comment coming from Ireland? Fiddlin' Phil and I really appreciate it. Thanks!

[kaknockitoff]

so very cool!!

[tinkydinkyful]

Good for fiddling Phil! I'm cheering for you, Phil!

[borealify]

I so enjoy this tune!!!

[borealify]

Love this! Keep fiddling, Phil! I especially like the ending that you play on this tune.

[stevesprinceofsteaks]

That song starts out so much like Bob wills faded love. So it has to be ok. lol

[blupikey]

...Make that two fans in Virginia.

[sirg31]

great song...nice job...many memories with this tune...one of my first songs i learned on my harmonica back in the mid 60s...thanks.