Roy Clark; 1933 -2018
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Diggin It
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Guess he took his with him.
Sawyer Rob
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He was one of the most talented musicians you will ever find!!
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drssg
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I enjoyed watching him on Hee Haw when I was a kid, and I was always impressed when they did a segment that showcased his musical talent.
When I was in kindergarten, my parents decided on my behalf that I should take violin lessons. I didn’t know what a violin was, so my parents showed me a guy playing one on Hee Haw. I can’t remember if Roy was playing, but the guy was really “playin’ it hot,” and it looked like a lot of fun.
At my first lesson, the teacher presented me my violin, and I immediately started playing it like crazy. In my brain, I sounded just like the guy on Hee Haw, but I suppose I didn’t.
The teacher grabbed both of my hands to stop the noise, and he showed me how to play an open A note. I found that to be quite boring, as compared to my own freestyle playing. I never did get good enough to play the really cool stuff.
When I was in kindergarten, my parents decided on my behalf that I should take violin lessons. I didn’t know what a violin was, so my parents showed me a guy playing one on Hee Haw. I can’t remember if Roy was playing, but the guy was really “playin’ it hot,” and it looked like a lot of fun.
At my first lesson, the teacher presented me my violin, and I immediately started playing it like crazy. In my brain, I sounded just like the guy on Hee Haw, but I suppose I didn’t.
The teacher grabbed both of my hands to stop the noise, and he showed me how to play an open A note. I found that to be quite boring, as compared to my own freestyle playing. I never did get good enough to play the really cool stuff.
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My all time favorite Roy Clark song is, "Thank God and Greyhound, You're Gone".
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Just as a reminder of his early years. Roy Clark on The Jimmy Dean Show 1964(3 songs) - YouTube
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There are no more bus lines running up this way. So what's the new version? Maybe Thank God and Uber, you're gone!
Back in the 80s I got into a fight with this woman I had a stormy relationship with. She didn't drive, but stormed out saying she was walking the 100 miles back to Toronto. Several hours later, she showed up. A guy from the local watering hole, had given her a ride back here. Some days, a guy just can't catch a break!
Back in the 80s I got into a fight with this woman I had a stormy relationship with. She didn't drive, but stormed out saying she was walking the 100 miles back to Toronto. Several hours later, she showed up. A guy from the local watering hole, had given her a ride back here. Some days, a guy just can't catch a break!
He wasn't just a singer and a great entertainer, by all accounts he was an all around decent guy. Just last winter I was watching an episode of "Beverly Hillbillies" where "Cousin Roy" made an appearance... I never realized that he had been a guest star there before his HeeHaw days.
youtube + roy clark beverly hillbillies - Bing video
youtube + roy clark beverly hillbillies - Bing video
HillStreet
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He was great. I always watched him in the 70s, wouldn’t miss his show. I suppose 85 ain’t a bad run, RIP.
Rustyiron
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His guitar skills was not as highly recognized as he deserved. He could play it all. RIP Roy.
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RIP Roy
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I guess as long as she's gone, the song has a happy ending. Sorry about yours boomeranging on you.
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All too true.
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Hee Haw was a staple in my childhood. I still watch it from time to time on RFD.
No, I did'nt tear up when I watched this - nah. Jeez.
ROY CLARK, YESTERDAY, WHEN I WAS YOUNG - YouTube
No, I did'nt tear up when I watched this - nah. Jeez.
ROY CLARK, YESTERDAY, WHEN I WAS YOUNG - YouTube
I think that alot of people have been checking that one out. His is the best rendition of that song... then again he was good at anything he did.
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A major talent who didn't take himself too seriously. Always seemed to me to be having fun. RIP Roy.
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True artist in his field...will be miss...RIP.