“Return to Dismal Swamp” The Classic CMT Music Video!
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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)
Duration : 0:3:24
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December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
HuH?
HuH?
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
This is just REAL …
This is just REAL purty! Love Sam Bush! Thanks John McEuen!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
God made John …
God made John McEuen and then sat back and said “Dang I am good!”
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
JOHN MCEUEN RULES
JOHN MCEUEN RULES
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
I dont’t know if …
I dont’t know if you guys ever really look at this, however, if you do hand me down my can of beans. hand me down my can of beans . hand me down my can of beans im throwin them away. I’m only 23 years old an I know what that means. I love Ya’all.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
yeah haw now thats …
yeah haw now thats some deep hill blue grass at its finest man i need to find this cd i used to have the tape but it got bad with age i miss it
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Simply wonderful!
…
Simply wonderful!
Thanks
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
I think I WOULD get …
I think I WOULD get upset that Jerry Douglas and Sam Bush are in every great bluegrass vid… but they’re just so awesome i really don’t mind
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Boy! They got some …
Boy! They got some SUPERPICKERS!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
AWESOME!! I LOVE …
AWESOME!! I LOVE the fiddle/banjo at 2:27/28! Cold Chills! This is the BEST vid on YouTube IMHO!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
EXCELLENT , just …
EXCELLENT , just purely excellent stuff … Lisa & JT… you were very lucky to have Roy in your lives… I just wanted to say Thanks for sharing your thoughts here… Godbless…
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
This is my …
This is my daughter’s ID but I have to say thank you for posting this — I remember this one from 1991-1992 on CMT back when I was young enough to believe I had to have cable TV to survive — I have searched for this video online periodically through the years — Thanks for posting it!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
he’s the man
he’s the man
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
What more someone …
What more someone can ask?A classic powerful tune,the hottest pickers in the American acoustic scene and the purest hard-driving bluegrass meets fusion feeling….God bless those guys!! Enjoy
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
So sorry about to …
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!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Also, I just found …
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.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Yes, Roy passed …
Yes, Roy passed away September 7th 1997, he was 40 years old. I lost our youngest son May 22, 2006.
It is always great to see a video with Roy it in. As my other son Jt said, nice memories.
Lisa
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Oh my goodness! … …
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!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Thanks Jt for …
Thanks Jt for sending this to me, and thanks to VideoSamaritan. Great seeing my late husband Roy on bass.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Nice memory to see …
Nice memory to see dad playin at his prime!
Great addition to youtube!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
Thank you for …
Thank you for posting this VDO. I like it!
December 21st, 2009 at 7:12 am
excellen i saw this …
excellen i saw this recently like 5 years ago on comt thanks for the memory i hope they put it up again