This video features a musical performance of the folk song "Stagolee shot Billy, he shot him with his forty-four." The description details the historical inspiration for the song, which recounts the true story of Shelton "Stag" Lee shooting Billy Lyons in 1895. The performer, Clifton Hicks, plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to gCGCD and draws lyrical inspiration from Mississippi John Hurt. The video also promotes various platforms for accessing tabs, exclusive content, music, and merchandise.
This video is a clawhammer banjo lesson focusing on the song "Stagolee." The instructor explains that the lyrics are primarily derived from a recording by Mississippi John Hurt. The description delves into the historical background of Shelton "Stag" Lee, the man behind the song, detailing his notorious reputation and the incident that led to the song's narrative. The video also specifies the instrument used, an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo, and its unique tuning. Links are provided for the instructor's online courses, Patreon, music downloads, merchandise, and donation platforms.
This video features Clifton Hicks performing a rendition of the folk ballad "Stagolee" on an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to gCGCD. The description delves into the historical context of the song, detailing the story of Shelton "Stag" Lee, a pimp who fatally shot Billy Lyons on Christmas Eve 1895 over a stolen Stetson hat. The lyrics are heavily influenced by Mississippi John Hurt's recording. The video also promotes various ways to support Clifton Hicks' work, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, merchandise, and music streaming platforms.
This YouTube video features a performance of the song "Long Steel Rail," which heavily draws from the "Stagolee" (or Stagger Lee) narrative. The description details the song's origins, mentioning the historical figure Shelton "Stag" Lee and his crime. The performance utilizes American chestnut mountain banjos, with specific tuning details provided. While the song's narrative involves a violent incident and the use of a firearm, the video itself is a musical performance and historical storytelling piece, not a direct review or demonstration of firearms. The description explicitly mentions "Stag Lee shot Billy he shot him with his forty-four," providing a specific caliber reference.
This video showcases a rare, hand-carved American Chestnut mountain banjo, likely made between 1970-1990 in the style of Stanley Hicks. The video features performances of "Beaver Dam Road" and "Long Steel Rail," with detailed lyrical analysis of "Stagolee." The instrument is identified as an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo. The description includes extensive promotional links for banjo heritage courses, merchandise, music streaming, and donation platforms, all under the "Banjo Heritage" brand associated with Clifton Hicks. The content is deeply rooted in traditional Appalachian music and banjo craftsmanship.
This YouTube video provides a traditional banjo lesson for the song "See See Rider" (also known as "C.C. Rider"). The instructor, Clifton Hicks, presents an original banjo arrangement inspired by influential blues musicians like Mississippi John Hurt, Big Bill Broonzy, Mance Lipscomb, and Lightnin' Hopkins. The description highlights various ways to support the artist, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, t-shirts, PayPal, Venmo, Spotify, and iTunes. The lesson utilizes a specific tuning (gCGCD relative, fB♭FB♭C actual).
This video features a performance of the traditional folk song "See See Rider" (also known as "C.C. Rider" and "Easy Rider Blues") played on an 1890s Fairbanks "Companion Style C" banjo. The performer learned the song from various blues and folk artists, including Big Bill Broonzy, Lead Belly, Ma Rainey, Mance Lipscomb, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Mississippi John Hurt. The description includes lyrics and links to support the artist's work through Patreon, Bandcamp, t-shirts, PayPal, Venmo, Spotify, and iTunes.
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