Del McCoury Band's "Vincent Black Lightning" from BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND

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Del McCoury Band's "Vincent Black Lightning" from BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND

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11 жыл бұрын

Taped 333-feet below ground, deep inside Tennessee's Cumberland Caverns, this 12-part "musical adventure" series features both well-established and top emerging artists within the broad spectrum of Bluegrass, Jamgrass, Roots & Americana genres.
Band patriarch Del McCoury has impeccable traditional credentials, including an early-'60s stint with Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass, a 2010 National Heritage Fellowship, and 2011 induction into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. But the Grammy-winning singer/guitarist who personifies the "High Lonesome" sound also takes it to new frontiers playing with everyone from jam band Phish to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. As opry.com put it, McCoury has, "proven not to be a relic of bluegrass music's past, but an architect of its future."
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@Cheecher421 5 ай бұрын

Absolute legend and hands down one of the greatest smiles ever. I cannot hear Dels voice without seeing his smile and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

@Eliminator5555 3 ай бұрын

He's one of the most cheerful guys on the planet in my opinion.

@twistedscience7479 2 ай бұрын

Not many get that. You are very correct.

@tlwisner 5 ай бұрын

They took a great song and knocked it out of the park. Bluegrass is all about talent and music and here it is 110%

@Adamfront 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's very cool that Del and his boys decided to cover this. Del just owns it.

@mariawagner7057 Жыл бұрын

Yes he does!

@HWS2 26 күн бұрын

It's a great version of this classic ballad, no doubt. I'd love to know how Del came across this song. His band is one of the best ever.

@jeffjeeves6337 8 жыл бұрын

I'm from england,and love the original version by richard thomson,but i have to admit this superb cover by del and the boys made my skin tingle,what a class act!

@williamliese6675 8 жыл бұрын

go on Soundcloud and listen to Mary Beth Bowman's version of it this all needs to be a duet male female duet and not the gross version Richard Thoms did was some girl like yawning in the background

@singsingsing22 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think Mary Beth Bowman would approve of you calling the original composer's version of this "gross"

@jefgat155 7 жыл бұрын

William Liese ~ That's CLUELESS. The song "needs" to be whatever the creator and original artist of this song decides it needs to be. OR didn't you know that person was Richard Thompson? His was not a "version" of the song. His "version" was the song as it was ORIGINALLY written and intended.

@paulmackilligin1754 7 жыл бұрын

Weirdly, there's a gazillion covers of this song by US artists, and I've not yet found one cover by a British artist, even though it's an English song about an English motorbike in England. Also check out Sean Rowe's superb version on KZfaq. There are so many good versions, but Sean Rowe's is my current favourite. Love this one too. Love that violin.

@williamliese6675 7 жыл бұрын

Jarred Stancil sorry in the name of Marybeth Bowman, I apologize

@richardbrucemusic 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge Richard Thompson fan - and this song is one of my favs - but Del McCoury puts his heart into it, and how can you not like that? I like it!

@sublime204 7 жыл бұрын

Del McCoury is an American treasure

@peterrussell9473 4 жыл бұрын

singing an English song by an English man.

@jasonspitzer1445 3 жыл бұрын

Del Yeah!!!

@jackknife3304 2 жыл бұрын

Del is Manet r u from, mats, earth your good, thanks

@tomrayburn9877 8 жыл бұрын

11 dislikes must be Goldwing Riders.Del is hittin the note here!

@joshuamitcham1519 5 жыл бұрын

roflmao

@edthesavage 5 жыл бұрын

only an idiot would dislike

@MrSanteeclaus 5 жыл бұрын

Or Triump riders riding around in the dark

@ronniemilligan7977 5 жыл бұрын

Tom RAYBURN good

@ToshdogII 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSanteeclaus LOL

@lawsonstallings1955 2 жыл бұрын

Just shy of sacred, is this ballad. Thank you Del and crew!

@DoofsterDan 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely marvel at how -in a few short minutes, Richard Thompson and Del and band can weave a tale that makes us feel for a misguided guy.

@GlenHleathercraft 5 жыл бұрын

it doesn't get any better, this is the greatest Bluegrass song ever. No one can do it like Del.

@terrywatts674 5 жыл бұрын

And its not even "Bluegrass", its "English Folk". See Richard Thompson. But you're right, no one can do it like Del...

@GlenHleathercraft 5 жыл бұрын

@@terrywatts674 i'm aware of the original-Del made it Bluegrass

@bk1bennett 9 ай бұрын

Saw the band perform the same song last Saturday in Dallas. What a treasure indeed. I am so very glad Del McCoury is still with us. He is gracious, humble and incredibly talented. Just a good ole’ country lad.

@robertdenger2444 8 ай бұрын

Yes! Saw him at n Chicago a few weeks ago and at 84 YO was fantastic!

@Bascomblodge 8 жыл бұрын

Del McCoury: what a classy guy. What a great singer and what a great band.

@ronbrennan4632 5 жыл бұрын

Greatest music ever traditional bluegrass live on forever ron brennan rdzl om616

@johnmcrae3221 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!! A great bluegrass/country performer and a class, class, class gentleman! A super representative for his genre.

@69Curtdog 2 жыл бұрын

2 of his sons playing with him...how great is that.

@rustybearden1800 Жыл бұрын

These musicians, in my humble opinion, are the best bluegrass ensemble that we have presently. The perfect combination of rebel spirit and bluegrass - this is as fine as it gets!

@warrenburlingame1172 2 жыл бұрын

Can't help but love Del's voice. In my opinion his band is one of the best

@nikkiburns3612 9 ай бұрын

Amen!

@rlb3255 5 жыл бұрын

It gets no better than this. As David Grisman said Del McCoury is an American treasure !!!

@kenbrown2084 5 жыл бұрын

Love it when Dales son leans over to give him words to the next verse he forgot.Good Son lol

@lynnglidewell7367 Жыл бұрын

Del isn't afraid to take songs from other genres and give them the Bluegrass treatment. That's why he's the trendsetter in the field. Absolutely inspiring.

@occasionsphoto 8 жыл бұрын

Richard wrote it and Del took it to a new place - cheers!

@spiderpromos 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, Del sings "Knoxville" instead of "Box Hill" - that's a VERY different place, and not a town in England, as Del says - Box Hill is just that - a hill, in Surrey, U.K -but it's the home of the famous biker's cafe, "Rykas". And Del.... it's "Beezers" (as in B.S.A motorcycles) NOT "Breezers"!!!!

@leefitzpeter4287 3 жыл бұрын

@@spiderpromos Del can't get anything right 😂😂😂😂 what a shame.

@31Lumberman Ай бұрын

Saw them in them spring of 2024 still sound as good in 2024, what a treasure. You can't hide in bluegrass it is you and the microphone. So much talent in this group!

@peterd8525 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, have followed Richard Thompson for years, the best of Brit singer/songwriting guitarists. He owns the song with emotion but have to say it suits the bluegrass treatment that Del gives it, fronting great musicians.

@austinnightingale5134 5 жыл бұрын

Peter D I think Thompson owns it literally. I love bluegrass, born and raised in the region, love Del but I still have enough sense to know Thompson’s is the best and most authentic version.

@timyoung6535 4 жыл бұрын

@Allyn Howell "You must be tone deaf" please don't comment any more.

@ZChoate Жыл бұрын

Billy Strings brought me here.

@michaelsnow5054 3 жыл бұрын

Im a 40s something guy thats covered in tattoos and listens to hardcore punk music....I love the Del McCoury band!

@chadw4611 2 жыл бұрын

Go look up Sean Rowe's version. So much better

@garypetersen9943 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing in this world like a 52 Vincent and Del

@robertdenger2444 8 ай бұрын

10 years later and I watched these boys rip this song just as good as then, 84 YO and sharp as a tack.

@williamhatchett 6 жыл бұрын

Box Hill! In the north Surrey hill country, England. Also made famous by our biker band Dumpy's Rusty Nuts

@robertshorthill4153 3 жыл бұрын

Richard Thompson sure got a chunk of change from these boys. And they made a big hit out of it as well. It's a great story about a fine motor bike (" a girl would feel special on any such like"). Knoxville is the right place to go on a '52 Vincent, I might add. Just an awesome song, fellows. My hat's off to you.

@martincarolpiper9964 9 жыл бұрын

Box Hill, a favourite biker destination with a famous cafe where they all met :)

@16racerboy 8 жыл бұрын

+Martin n Carol Piper the cafe is Rikers on the A24, still a meet place.

@Steelerman8812 9 жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of watching Del and his great band play this in a concert he gave in a small Pasadena, Ca. church. After the concert I bought a CD and met him personally. He is a very nice man.

@groovemo 6 жыл бұрын

The nicest man in bluegrass!

@1Dragonwing 6 жыл бұрын

Red hair and black leather -- still my favorite color scheme! Don't have a 52 Vincent, but love the wind in my hair!

@miketrucks5848 5 жыл бұрын

I love contemporary bluegrass man del mccoury and his sons what a great way to have your son's as aband that's the greatest reward a man could have

@njgl2010 3 жыл бұрын

You ain't kiddin! What a great Life!

@djmikio 2 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to have seen Richard Thompson's reaction upon hearing this. He's as deep a scholar of American traditional as he is of Celtic traditional styles and I'd imagine that Del covering him must have put a smile on his face.

@BensonNE 2 жыл бұрын

I just listened to a podcast that interviews songwriters (songcraft) and he was featured and he did mention this version of the song. That is what brought me to this video. He also did mention the change of lyrics/towns. Not in a negative way.

@ryanhampson673 Жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly the original is boxhill but it’s changed to Knoxville, which blends perfectly

@jamesmcdonough1761 Жыл бұрын

Great tribute to Richard Thompson's classic ballad. A little bit on the rough side but a heartfelt and genuine performance by Del and the band.

@drewby613 4 жыл бұрын

Woooowwwww! One of my favorite songs, sung by one of my favorite bands. Had no idea they covered this Richard Thompson gem. That last verse is worth the price of admission, "Angels on Ariels, leather and chrome." Speaking of the price of admission, Del was in a generous mood tonight--he gave them four verses for the price of three;-)

@unclenogbad1509 3 жыл бұрын

Great version, applause well deserved. I did wonder how he was going to manage that 'Box Hill' line - did it well. South of London, there's a long chalk escarpment, of which Box Hill is one of the highest points. If you wanted to get out of the smoke and grime for a while, it made a pretty nice day out, a few hours in the country and still back home in good time. A popular run for bikers, especially if you started early for breakfast at the Ace of Spades café.

@patrickcosgrove5660 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I've wondered about that. Good to know. Thanks.

@unclenogbad1509 3 жыл бұрын

@@patrickcosgrove5660 Welcome.

@ruthhancock7665 10 ай бұрын

I’m a gigantic fan of Richard Thompson. I play his music on my own guitar. This may be my favorite version of this classic. I’m just blown away.

@meowzamusic 8 жыл бұрын

Del knows a good song when he hears it

@fuzzybutkus8970 2 ай бұрын

Dells just such a gentlemen you have to love him. Always dressed to the nines. His high harmonies are top 3 in my book.

@douglasgay4497 5 жыл бұрын

Lord,!!! It just doesn't get any better than this.!!!!

@TheRealCreepinogie 2 жыл бұрын

I love how the mando played queued him in on the next line "ring for her...." That's one tight band!

@Doug_Narby Жыл бұрын

His son 😊

@kat-den Жыл бұрын

@@Doug_Narby God Bless sons and brothers🤗🥲😘 ...And DADDYS😌🤗

@erikklein7303 6 жыл бұрын

Dammit, can i like this 100 times???

@jimmymaxton1611 3 жыл бұрын

To late in life did I discover Del McCoury. Missed out on a bunch of good music.

@perryroach987 6 жыл бұрын

Del Has put the right spin on this song I love the red headed girl in my life......!!!!!

@vanceoverstreet4182 5 жыл бұрын

I am 67 and i'm new to the bluegrass scene I am a rock n roller but damn this is great stuff. Incredble musicans. FROSTY

@allrightman1 9 жыл бұрын

My God Almighty! This is good music!

@michaelbowen8281 3 жыл бұрын

Del McCoury is my favorite bluegrass Sanger of all time. His voice is world class. Love his hair do too.

@corky246 6 жыл бұрын

That's called the High Lonesome right there.

@GarnettMusick 5 ай бұрын

The best in BLUE GRASS in my opinion this is a great song, about a Red Headed woman and the Vincent ...

@kylehomerin6219 Жыл бұрын

Best voice in the bluegrass game. Del is a national treasure, that's for sure.

@shoshaunnagragg6145 9 жыл бұрын

So honored to been a part of this concert! I'm on the front row with my friend Cindy! (At 53 seconds, you'll see a the back of my head the short blonde haired girl next to the red-head with glasses who is sitting next to our friend Mary with the white long, lens camera). Thank you Todd Mayo for your friendship & your genius with the other Todd for coming up with this incredible concept of concerts in the cave! The acoustic sound is just amazing, the temperature always perfect, and the music - well, how can you describe anything better than Bluegrass UNDERGROUND!? Much love & friendship always! LOVE YOU Del McCoury! God Bless ya'll!

@ozzy85Mpower 9 жыл бұрын

I seen u :-D

@josephdeffendoll3056 6 жыл бұрын

Shoshaunna Gragg well said.

@maryvaughn7886 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing venue & who better to see therem

@pennystout4753 3 жыл бұрын

I can't stop listening to this. Perfect bluegrass.

@smittyjones1490 6 жыл бұрын

What a spot to have a concert.

@bettym7346 2 жыл бұрын

I heard this years ago, never forgot it. What a blessing to actually see and hear Del McCoury and his fantastic musicians perform it again, and be able to click on KZfaq any old time I feel like hearing it again!

@kat-den Жыл бұрын

AMEN to that! I Love Del and all his band! Fiddler😘 Bass Player, what a voice😘 my Daddy was a Bass player guitar player and what a voice! 🥰🤗

@chawkinz 5 жыл бұрын

The last of the Blue Grass titans.

@JB-nr8fu 4 жыл бұрын

Gives me cold chills. I got to see them do their stuff several years ago, and they sang this. They’re awesome, omg!!

@brianb4980 9 жыл бұрын

My friend turned me on to this, and it's fantastic, Opened up an entire music genre for me to listen to.

@jeffreywells3884 2 жыл бұрын

A great song. performed by a very talented group of musicians in a wonderful venue.

@gregm1954 7 жыл бұрын

Superb performance from all concerned. Box Hill is a woodland beauty spot in rural Surrey, about twenty miles south-west of London and has long been a gathering place of bikers. I'm sure the story might just as easily have happened in Knoxville!

@Dukerdr 7 жыл бұрын

I live in west TN, but ride to Knoxville and The Smokies a couple of times a year. ;)

@davebell4917 7 жыл бұрын

Box Hill was part of the cycle-racing route for the 2012 London Olympics, and you might find some footage from that. There have been times when I have thought other aspects of the song are a bit too American, but it works, either placename.

@jeffreybiggins8708 6 жыл бұрын

Oh Del Yeah !!!!!

@RobertMorrisKnowsStuff 9 жыл бұрын

Del is the man

@rockportbob1210 3 жыл бұрын

Del and the boys are a national treasure.

@krupadrum 4 жыл бұрын

Del McCoury a legend, and that is saying something. Take a bow Del !

@jeffzekas 2 жыл бұрын

Love you and miss you, Joshua Wallis, 1982 to 2002

@dufus2273 4 жыл бұрын

That is one fine group of bluegrass pickers. The best.

@397jollyroger 3 жыл бұрын

Running on all cylinders, banking the turns all the way. Thanks for posting!

@nedkline886 4 жыл бұрын

vincents were wicked, 125 mph right out of the box way back in the late 40s and early 50s. i met dell in blue hill maine and i told him his music went to my soul, well he shuffled and move his feet and his wife said thanks, just a good down to earth man, i love him , humble as can be, what a wondreful preson

@johnnyrebelnc 8 жыл бұрын

this is my favorite version of these fine boys doing this song

@jimlowell5251 5 жыл бұрын

Great interpretation of a great song...

@kws767 6 жыл бұрын

wow. this is an awesome song played by some GREAT musicians..

@victorhamilton1622 5 жыл бұрын

Lovin me some Jason Carter fiddle playing.

@VictorRochaGaming 8 жыл бұрын

Wow!! That, my friend, is good music.

@yesyoumay 6 жыл бұрын

Betcha Del has seen a lot of changes in his long career! But he seems to roll right along in fine style!

@joshhicks8572 4 жыл бұрын

Why do I cry every time I hear this song

@alexrkane Жыл бұрын

Blessed to see this live on my birthday in April 💜💜Old Settlers 💜💜

@cHUCHo458 7 жыл бұрын

I love his tone in this song, it just grabs me from inside out, just pure good feeling, Del McCoury is unique and great! Makes my soul happy and the moments are wonderful.

@austinnightingale5134 6 жыл бұрын

Ok, I get it, I’m from Kentucky, on behalf of the Bluegrass I apologize for disrespecting The Box Hill. There is no excuse but sometimes Del gets carried away and “Knoxville “ rhymes with a lot of stuff. Great tribute to a great British song. Long live the Queen.

@patfromjersey 9 жыл бұрын

I love the Del McCoury Band...great song!!!

@glassncobalt 3 жыл бұрын

Man, what a bunch of great musicians.

@maryvaughn7886 Жыл бұрын

Love this song & can't imagine any one else in the states doing it! As a red headed girl from a biker neighborhood who dressed in black leather def struck true.

@coradeneef8976 6 жыл бұрын

Love Del and the band, they are GREAT!!!

@anderslundenherfoss7093 4 жыл бұрын

What a legend!

@rerite2 6 жыл бұрын

Del's the real deal. -- Mark Knopfler.

@dionst.michael5818 3 жыл бұрын

Jason owns this number instrumentally. Just beautiful

@njgl2010 3 жыл бұрын

It just dont get no better! I'd love to strum a tune in that cavern just one time, bet the sounds she holds are amazing!

@jetcitysinatra7300 6 жыл бұрын

Why have I never heard of this band? WOW

@henryturnerjr3857 2 жыл бұрын

Best selling Bluegrass album for several years personally I have worn out at least 2 cds!!! ❤

@glennbills4112 4 жыл бұрын

What a great rendition; the fiddle and the banjo take this from a really good song to an excellent recording. I listen to this song over and over. Good job DEL.

@Neal_Sporin 6 ай бұрын

Del is the Coolest❤

@beachboy10 2 жыл бұрын

Saw Del at the Egyptian theatre in Park City last month and was blown away!!!!

@diggerdano6868 7 жыл бұрын

it doesn't get any better then this!!!!!!

@billwilson6670 10 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this. Great version.

@gerrymcarthur3869 4 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant version of a Great song.

@keithmathis8944 7 жыл бұрын

Love this guy awesome! Hope to see him in concert.

@duncanhume9416 5 жыл бұрын

Box Hill is the town (in Surrey England) mentioned in the original version by Richard Thompson.

@scooterico1 5 ай бұрын

This song means so much to me. I love this song so much. My wife surprised me with this song after we said our "I do's" and we exited to this song. I was sooo surprised.. I get goose bumps every time I hear it.

@ginarussell4812 4 ай бұрын

Great song! Reminds me of a dear friend of mine who was a banjo player and a motorcycle rider too! RIP R.L. Johnson!

@williamcarson6468 5 жыл бұрын

Roots/Folk music working to do what it does best sublime!shinola!

@markrush5013 5 жыл бұрын

legend! what a perfect voice! my god.

@malamuterescueandrehabilit400 7 жыл бұрын

BEST love story ever!

@jerryberke1859 6 жыл бұрын

This is Gold!

@1krani 7 жыл бұрын

Saw Del at the Grand Ole Opry last night. Pretty sure I head someone yell, "F*CKIN' DEL!" as he walked off the stage.

@catfishjohn812 9 жыл бұрын

Sure, the boys can pick and fiddle. But who will take over for Del's vocals when he is gone? He is the best!! Like my Dad said "We ain't gonna get out of this alive." Any help?

@kat-den Жыл бұрын

We will all meet in Glory Land! What a (Forever) Day That will be...🙏🥰, See ya there catfish? 🤗