Clawhammer Medley
Steve Martin the Steep Canyon Rangers Lyrics

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Atheists Don You know, religious people have such beautiful music and art…
Atheists Don't Have No Songs You know, religious people have such beautiful music and art…
Best Love Things were nice in California Loved our trip out to the…
Go Away Stop Turn Around Come Back I don't wanna lose you, I know you think I do. I…
Jubilation Day (I'm walking away) Like Dear Abby told me. (I'm walking away…
King Tut King Tut (King Tut) Now when he was a young man, He…
More Bad Weather On The Way More bad weather on the way... More bad weather on the…
Women Like To Slow Dance Women like to slow dance, They like it for the romance. If…
Yellow-Backed Fly Carolina time, grab the fishing line. Gonna get old Jim wit…

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01Clawhammer Medley

Steve Martin the Steep Canyon Rangers

02The Crow

03Hoedown At Alice s

04Tin Roof

05The Great Remember For Nancy

06Yellow-Backed Fly

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Comments from YouTube:

@DarkFiend69

38w↑6

Steve: "I'd like to take a moment to recognize the band."
stares at them intensly

@MikeKobb

7y↑129

I could listen to Steve Martin play clawhammer-style banjo all day.

@carltonmorrison2148

2y↑2

Me too

@stevenkoehler6018

5y↑83

Wow—That Steve Martin kid...some day he’s gonna MAKE IT.

@briangupton7967

good song

@archywiseman

4y↑1

Ya think?

@marshavanvoorhis5992

3y↑1

LOVE HIS CLAWHAMMER MEDLEY‼️Add the Steep Canyon Rangers and you have the GREATEST ❣️”Boy Band”❣️EVER‼️ I love them ALL ♥️M

@stevenkoehler6018

@@marshavanvoorhis5992 Yes!

@nanb8767

51w↑9

The expression on Steve Martin's face when he was playing was very interesting. You could tell he was really enjoying playing that, and like his mind was somewhere wonderful while he was playing it.

@dandurkin5186

2y↑16

Steve, thank you so much for adding so much enjoyment to our lives. No finer way to use your talent.

@whatincarnation

39w

Theres only a few left like Steve Martin

@kitboysen441

18w↑3

One of the Best Banjo Men ... and he takes it so seriously...

@c.blakerockhart1128

2y↑2

That poor black child sure has come a long way.
All I need is this banjo. All I need is this banjo and this chair.....😎🇺🇸

@kattat919

40w↑5

This man has been blessed with many talents.. And he's used them well

@juliestevens6931

6y↑79

Man, every time I see Steve Martin playing the banjo, my respect for him just keeps going up. I liked him before for his comedy, but MAN, as a musician, I have new levels of respect for him - and envy!!!

@markdemell8056

So ; your saying ; you liked him less, because he did less. So his respect meter went up after he displayed a better dance, sounds very , conditional respect .Tsk , tsk.

@clayfenlason1565

4y↑10

@@markdemell8056 that's kinda how respect works. You don't just respect people, you gain respect for people after learning things about them.

@taydrabrookshire347

4y↑1

Clay Fenlason thank you

@juliestevens6931

4y↑3

@@clayfenlason1565 Yes, thank you. A lot of people seem to think they automatically have respect and don't understand they have to earn it. And also don't understand how easy it is to LOSE it, and possibly NOT get it back!

@dandurkin5186

Perfectly said.

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@zoemorosini4553

2y↑15

I got chills when the rest of the band joined in

@peterdelmonte9832

46w

I know from the past that yours is the majority view about the band adding to the effect but for me it’s always the killer. The tension of the troubadour solo is for me the best. When the others join in, the spell is broken and it’s instantly ordinary and my close attention is gone.
That man sure can play clawhammer though.

@dalegribble60

5y↑54

I knew he was a picker, didn't know he was a frailer.....as a newbie clawhammerist I thoroughly enjoyed this!

@TheReal7Bit

5y↑24

You can see his love for the music and his instrument in his face. Beautiful playing, beautiful to look at

@plucknpick6414

1y↑1

Few entertainers bridge many generations....Steve is probably at the top of the list.

@richarddudley9920

2y↑3

You know what I think , Steve Martin is a damn good comedian for a banjo player!

@crasherdgrate

1y↑5

I love that the band joined in on the song "So Familiar"

@ST-kr7hz

5y↑20

It is difficult to describe how much I love this man.

@janemeyer794

ME TOO. MEEEEEEEEW TOOOOOO

@iansloan9309

4y↑3

utterly brilliant.

@janemeyer794

Yes. Brilliant.

@vincentmckiernan4975

2y↑1

I am watching again. After a day of being a nurse, you are relaxing. Thank you.

@moe42o

3y↑3

He really goes far and takes us with him on these journeys! Like no one else! Pure magic!!! Mad respect for his talent.

@avgjoe-cz7cb

2y↑2

well he said, 'Look it up,' : Clawhammer , sometimes called frailing, is a distinctive banjo playing style and a common component of American old-time music. The principal difference between clawhammer style and other styles is the picking direction.

@patriciajrs46

31w↑1

Steve is quite good. I'm always impressed and entertained.

@carolhansen4657

1y↑1

Here we see a genius focused on one of his many excellent talents. I love you, Steve Martin.

@ThompsonSmith505

51w

Hello Carol
How are you doing today?

@gittar

5y↑6

Touched me. Just plain beautiful music

@johnsarab4500

2y↑12

Blue Grass and Steve Martin are both greatly under rated! I'm a Chicano, who grew up with Beatles, Hendrix, Santana, Mexican music, Motown and I love Bluegrass.

@nicholasbrush1498

7y↑33

Steve Martin is the greatest Steve Martin ever !!!

@RikardPeterson

7y↑5

I don't know the other Steve Martins, but I can agree that this one is pretty great.

@markdemell8056

He managed to not get beat up by fame and Hellywood er Hollywood.Did you all know that a witches wand is made of Hellywood er I meant , Hellywood. Hollywood .

@wmmichaels4877

4y↑7

Wow ! You can tell that his heart and soul is here in his music. I love this so much. Thanks Steve.

@solitude714

3y↑2

My mom and I watched Saturday night live , and went out and bought the king tut album in 1978, also loved the banjo playing ✅❤️❤️❤️✅🙏

@ladyspeed18

4y↑3

I love bluegrass music....Thank you Steve for making it awesome again

@michaelmuir5293

3y↑1

....Love Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers...
any dark clouds--just gave way to sunshine
"don't die--with your music still inside"

@AnthonyJones-zo7dy

4y↑3

...watched one of his interviews and introduction to one of his songs played in claw hammer style... ‘this song captures the combination of sadness and melancholy... much like I wish I had a photo of my agent when I told him I wanted to go on a banjo tour...’ Well... I’m glad he did it anyway... what an amazing musician... writer... play write... comedian... and genuine person.
All the (continued) VERY BEST!

@jaluck

7y↑25

I'm SO happy these clips are now available on YouTube. Thank you!! 8-)

@billspooks

5y↑7

Brilliant. So much more than one may realize, Steve Martin is an accomplished musician.

@Judymontel

7y↑16

oh god - I love you Steve Martin - you are SUCH a fine musician!!

@castercamber

4y↑20

Somewhere, Stringbean is smiling to hear this.

@edwardpate6128

3y↑1

Grandpa Jones too!

@carolnewlin2756

I close my eyes and see my dad playing clawhammer banjo with 2 brothers on fiddle and guitar and didn't stop til homecoming. They started as kids...Thanks Steve Martin for this style of music!

@ThompsonSmith505

51w

Hello Carol
How are you doingtoday?

@Buth1983

3y↑3

When the band joins in its a whole other level

@herbieschwartz9246

10w

Makes me smile.

@thomas7johns

5y↑10

I hope Steve and SCR release this particular medley on their next album. I could listen to this song loop all day long.

@AngryHatter

4y↑1

He is amazing.

@surgeryjenny9533

He is a huge talent

@cliffordholloway6291

7y↑16

saw Steve Martin in 1971, he opened for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Great!!

@chrisf247

4y↑2

People see Steve Martin when I send them this clip and laugh, but I can't think of anyone else who could play it better.

@Judymontel

7y↑8

Steve Martin - that's one FINE musician!!!

@bradsexton2315

5y↑8

Such a beautiful piece. Not too many can capture clawhammer like Steve Martin.

@jonmars9559

7y↑22

Heck yeah! I love where Prairie Home Companion is going.

@silverfoxy3527

7y↑7

Awesome! So happy this is available on youtube to watch. This is our favorite show

@julylady24

5y↑9

I was about to say - who dislikes this? It's gorgeous!

@wesleurs

6y↑34

The following songs are played:
00:10 : Promontory Point
01:00 : The Great Remember (for Nancy)
02:17: So Familiar

@anitamason9152

5y↑1

thank you... I thought I heard the great Remember

@blainechappell5383

Wes Leurs thanks, I was wondering about the first one. I want to find tabs

@SirShakeJunt

4y↑1

@@blainechappell5383 I've been really wanting to learn those riffs too since I heard him play his tiny desk concert. I didn't realize it was an actual song. I thought it was just clawhammer improv before So Familiar. Let me know if you find tabs for it, I'd appreciate it!

@blainechappell5383

4y↑1

Ryan I've found the tabs for all 3

@SirShakeJunt

@@blainechappell5383 Did you find your tabs elsewhere besides what I just linked for Promontory pt?

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@johntolvstad7210

28w

Thank you Steve you are super

@JW-ev3if

1y↑1

Who knew??? I didn't that's for sure. This extremely talented man has music mastered on that banjo. Go Steve! Never cease to amaze me.

@donnymcjonny6531

1y↑1

Pretty sure he's in the rock n roll Hall of Fame (or bluegrass, can't remember). Steve Martin is the real deal

@blainechappell5383

4y↑4

I've FINALLY learned how to play this, and I think I play it daily.

@marysmith8128

7y↑5

Beautiful.

@mrzog12

5y↑2

I love his style of CH. so melodic

@janemeyer794

I LOVE YOU STEVE MARTIN

@nsiepmann

7y↑9

That second tune, 'The Great Remember' is one that has stuck in my head (and my fingers, whatever I may be playing) for years.

@lynphillips2109

I got to see Steve Martin and Martin Short with The Steep Mountain Rangers. They played this medley and one more number. It was my favorite part of the show. I would've loved listening to Steve Martin and the band play for a couple more hours. I love Martin Short too, but he and Steve sure did a lot of low-brow comedy. The music was the best part.

@brianparis6892

been a fan all my life. love you steve

@Porgie1999

This is mind blowing

@sandybanjo

4y↑1

Wow, and double WOW!

@GTHarmonica

Great to see him playing clawhammer

@wadedixon6595

Beautiful and artsy and rambling and whimsical and professional.

@stareeagle

5y↑1

Amazing!

@thrux900ful

5y↑1

Was never a fan of his comedy, but his claw hammer is amazing! What a talent!

@flyingcutless

4y↑1

you gotta love Steve martin ...

@Sylkenwolf

5y↑3

Love this! Never knew he could play a Banjo. Now I wanna learn 😊

@fractuss

He has played for his entire career, including his standup days as his fame took off.

@luckylady7542

Besutiful!!!!

@eagletpants8634

He’s a monster on the banjo

@19ruby58

It's a pleasure to share the planet with you, sir.

@mikecox3659

7y↑3

I just like the way you pick.

@solitude714

Absolutely awesome 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏✅🙏

@timcruz405

Surgeon!

@greentie792

31w

Steve has his own style. It is actually quite unique. If I could play half as good I would be completely happy.

@ronniewilloughby2035

Pick it Son ! Keeping the Music alive .

@Mikelavoridesbikes

beautiful

@galeparker1067

1y↑1

Listening to the strategic logic of the ongoing 3 Rd world war..... Thank u for THIS popping up..... Yahoo!!!! 👃✌️🥰🇨🇦

@darrellinkster7385

Fantastic.

@johnjackson7464

aging gracefully. Thanks Steve.

@ianpeden2906

Wonderful!

@mid-ohioguardian6927

4y↑3

clawhammer adjective
claw·ham·mer | \ ˈklȯ-ˌha-mər
Definition of clawhammer of relating to, or being a style of banjo playing using the thumb and one or more fingers picking or strumming in a downward direction

@jamestierney2531

OK, Steve. We already knew that you are an incredibly gifted writer, actor and comedian. Did you have to rub it in and show us that you’re a talented musician as well? Please give us mere mortals a break!😀

@patriciajrs46

31w

Nah.

@chrisfloyd9224

4y↑4

Steve Martin from the "Jerk" to an outstanding musical talent. I knew he could play the banjo but awesome.

@AnnLippert1

actually, Steve Martin was on Johnny Carson in 1975 playing the banjo!!!! 6 years BEFORE the Jerk. just trivia. oh and guess he was playing in 71 also.

@janemeyer794

Music is his special purpose.....

@patriciajrs46

31w

Do you know why he said dead men don't wear plaid? It's because he could tell the man was not a wild and crazy guy.

@cillian0.068

7y↑1

Love him! Oh my lord he is so good! He's also awesome at acting like oml i cant begin he's my favorite comedian

@matthewnotch8331

NerdyGirl one time I was on an Internet forum and somebody made a topic about who’s the coolest person ever and I picked Steve Martin and I have never changed my mind about that

@thelonewolf8333

2y↑1

There are some interesting people out there with a lot of talents and Steve is one of them, what a life!

@GarnettM

Cool tune

@tommylitchfield3450

13w

I can't hear someone say they are going to play a medley without cracking up, thinking about Townes Van Zandt saying that he was going to play a Medley of his Hit.

@darlenecomo6257

Adour
s Steve martin original compositions..the Are celestial

@ZorgShip9

Holy shit, he's really good!

@tylerhill9510

24w

Different than the recorded version, I like it

@solitude714

Ok I hope this song is on an album 💿 I definitely have to get this!!!❤️❤️❤️🙏✅

@ZatarainLeRice

3y↑1

The final song in the medly is called so familiar and there's 2 versions on Spotify. The instrumental version here is on "The Long Awaited Album" and a version with lyrics is on the album "So Familiar".

@solitude714

Awesome song , liked Steve since we seen him in 1978 🤔 then my mom and I went out and Bought the album a wild and crazy guy✅after we had seen him on Saturday night live❤️✅

@robcase6299

5y↑2

I would buy an album of Steve solo.

@withelisa

5y↑1

Same here! Solo old-time banjo is already so difficult to find...

@chris7hunt

5y↑1

Yay 😁

@MrGourdman1

27w

Looks like the claw grass style played by Mark Johnson? Mark Johnson won the banjo player of the year award that Steve gives out but I don’t remember the year.