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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: By hyperbolium (Earth, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Timeless: The Classic Concert Performances (Audio CD) Master multi-instrumentalist Roy Clark is most broadly known for his 1969 crossover hit "Yesterday, When I Was Young" and the cornpone personality he played for more than two decades on the television program Hee Haw. But long before Hee Haw, Clark made a name as a musician, winning two national banjo championships as a teenager, appearing on the Grand Ole Opry, and appearing on regional television programs. Though well-known to country audiences, his 1969 pop success and the debut of Hee Haw provided national exposure that led to guest hosting slots on The Tonight Show and touring stops in showrooms of Las Vegas. His live shows had always proved him an entertainer who was both a deft comedian and a consummate musician. The seventeen tracks collected here, cherry-picked from a pair of live albums (1972's Roy Clark Live! And 1976's In...Read more 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Timeless: The Classic Concert Performances (Audio CD) This Roy Clark CD is one of the Best CDs I've ever owned. I highly recommend it! The selection of songs is awesome. He plays awesome banjo, electric guitar and my favorite - the Fiddle! He has a fantastic voice - and is really qutiem funny on this live cd. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Timeless: The Classic Concert Performances (Audio CD) Roy Clark continues to be one of the most exciting live performers in country music history. He has endured as a talented singer, comedian, and incredible guitar player, as this collection compiled from his two classic live albums Roy Clark Live!, and In Concert demonstrates. These live recordings, unavailable for almost 30 years, are taken from two of Roy's biggest and most popular albums. The release features two tracks with Buck Trent on banjo. Buck, a popular performer in his own right is acknowledged as one of the best banjo players in country music history. |