The Dillards are an American bluegrass band from Salem, Missouri, popularly… Read Full Bio ↴The Dillards are an American bluegrass band from Salem, Missouri, popularly known for their appearance as "The Darlings" on The Andy Griffith Show.
Though The Dillards were already an established bluegrass band, their biggest claim to fame is performing musically as members of the fictional Darling family on The Andy Griffith Show, introducing bluegrass to many Americans who had never heard it. This was a recurring role and the Dillards were led by veteran character actor Denver Pyle as their father and jug player, Briscoe Darling. Maggie Peterson played Charlene Darling, their sister and the focus for the attentions of character Ernest T. Bass, played by Howard Morris. The appearances of the Dillards as the Darlings ran between 1963 and 1966. In 1986, the Dillards reprised the role in the reunion show Return to Mayberry. As part of their current tour, Rodney Dillard answers questions about the TV series. He says the songs such as "Dooley" are about people the family knew.
On the October 1963 episode "Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee", the Dillards performed the first wide scale airing of the 1955 Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith composition Feudin' Banjos (Dueling Banjos).
According to Jim Clark of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, three albums have been produced with songs performed on the show. Clark says Songs That Make Me Cry is the only one currently available with real performances and has the three songs which included Maggie Peterson, who played Charlene. Back Porch Bluegrass: Live Almost includes five songs that were sung on the show, and Rodney Dillard released another album with the real performances of other songs.
The Dillards are notable for being among the first bluegrass groups to have electrified their instruments in the mid-1960s. They are considered to be one of the pioneers of the burgeoning southern California folk rock, country rock and progressive bluegrass genres, and are known to have directly or indirectly influenced artists such as The Eagles, The Byrds, and Elton John. In 1972, The Dillards joined Elton John on his first American tour. John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin has also acknowledged their influence, particularly in his decision to play the mandolin.
Rodney Dillard is a founding member of The Dillards - the group he formed with his brother, Douglas Dillard in the late 1950s. Credited throughout the years as the driving force behind the group's musical direction, success, and phenomenal longevity as a working act. Today, Dillard's musical duties include lead and harmony vocals, guitar, and dobro.
Beverly Cotten-Dillard is a native of Morrisville, North Carolina who performed with Janette Carter, Ola Belle Reed, Tommy Jarrell, and Doc and Merle Watson. She has appeared on Hee Haw and the Disney Channel and at Carnegie Hall. Cotten-Dillard is recognized as an authority on the traditional "clawhammer" banjo technique and is a featured member of The Dillards live shows. Her 1981 album Clog-In 'is considered an American folk classic."
George Giddens is a classically trained musician who is an awarded fiddler and mandolin player for the band.
Gary J. Smith was added to the lineup, having recorded double bass in the 2015 studio sessions for the new Dillards album. Smith is well known in Nashville circles after stints with Tom T. Hall, The Brother Boys, Ed Snodderly, and his long-time collaborator, Jeff Gilkinson.
Former member, Dean Webb, died at the age of 81, on June 30, 2018.
Though The Dillards were already an established bluegrass band, their biggest claim to fame is performing musically as members of the fictional Darling family on The Andy Griffith Show, introducing bluegrass to many Americans who had never heard it. This was a recurring role and the Dillards were led by veteran character actor Denver Pyle as their father and jug player, Briscoe Darling. Maggie Peterson played Charlene Darling, their sister and the focus for the attentions of character Ernest T. Bass, played by Howard Morris. The appearances of the Dillards as the Darlings ran between 1963 and 1966. In 1986, the Dillards reprised the role in the reunion show Return to Mayberry. As part of their current tour, Rodney Dillard answers questions about the TV series. He says the songs such as "Dooley" are about people the family knew.
On the October 1963 episode "Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee", the Dillards performed the first wide scale airing of the 1955 Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith composition Feudin' Banjos (Dueling Banjos).
According to Jim Clark of The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, three albums have been produced with songs performed on the show. Clark says Songs That Make Me Cry is the only one currently available with real performances and has the three songs which included Maggie Peterson, who played Charlene. Back Porch Bluegrass: Live Almost includes five songs that were sung on the show, and Rodney Dillard released another album with the real performances of other songs.
The Dillards are notable for being among the first bluegrass groups to have electrified their instruments in the mid-1960s. They are considered to be one of the pioneers of the burgeoning southern California folk rock, country rock and progressive bluegrass genres, and are known to have directly or indirectly influenced artists such as The Eagles, The Byrds, and Elton John. In 1972, The Dillards joined Elton John on his first American tour. John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin has also acknowledged their influence, particularly in his decision to play the mandolin.
Rodney Dillard is a founding member of The Dillards - the group he formed with his brother, Douglas Dillard in the late 1950s. Credited throughout the years as the driving force behind the group's musical direction, success, and phenomenal longevity as a working act. Today, Dillard's musical duties include lead and harmony vocals, guitar, and dobro.
Beverly Cotten-Dillard is a native of Morrisville, North Carolina who performed with Janette Carter, Ola Belle Reed, Tommy Jarrell, and Doc and Merle Watson. She has appeared on Hee Haw and the Disney Channel and at Carnegie Hall. Cotten-Dillard is recognized as an authority on the traditional "clawhammer" banjo technique and is a featured member of The Dillards live shows. Her 1981 album Clog-In 'is considered an American folk classic."
George Giddens is a classically trained musician who is an awarded fiddler and mandolin player for the band.
Gary J. Smith was added to the lineup, having recorded double bass in the 2015 studio sessions for the new Dillards album. Smith is well known in Nashville circles after stints with Tom T. Hall, The Brother Boys, Ed Snodderly, and his long-time collaborator, Jeff Gilkinson.
Former member, Dean Webb, died at the age of 81, on June 30, 2018.
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Reason To Believe
The Dillards Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Reason To Believe' by these artists:
- Rod Stewart If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Aimee Mann & Michael Penn Seen a man standin′ over a dead dog lyin' by…
And Then There Were None I turned away and I found a reason to believe I'm…
Andy Williams If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Arch Enemy There′s a scar on your heart But your journey's just begun A…
Arch Enemy Arch Enemy There's a scar on your heart But your journey's just begun A…
Ari Hest The crumbling walls Are gonna cave in tonight And the powe…
Aruna I am awakened By the sound of smoke and ash Promises breakin…
Billy Bragg If I listened long enough to you Id find a way…
BlackByrd If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Bobby Darin If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
BoySetsFire In this moment I’ve found my way In your embrace all…
Brainbox If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Bruce Springsteen Seen a man standin' over a dead dog lyin' by…
Carpenters If I listen long enough to you I'd find the way…
Cher [Chorus] If I listen long enough to you I'd find the way…
Crowned King Look above The world rests on your shoulders With all it's l…
D-Coder ft. Lynn If I listened long enough to you I'd find the…
Dashboard Confessional Oh sweet lungs don't fail me now Your burning has turned…
Dear Agony I've been waiting for something good But nothing goes the wa…
Dokmai You see the truth before your eyes You see a good…
Don Williams If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Give you nothing Don't run away You can't escape your pain These inner demons…
Glen Campbell If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way To…
Harry Connick Jr. I'm catchin a plane home I can feel the wind on…
Harry Connick Jr./Harry Connick Jr. I'm catchin' a plane home I can feel the wind on…
Jaci Velasquez There's something more to this The stories I have heard Of s…
Jackie DeShannon If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Jets vs. Sharks We search for hours With our uncertainties About the world…
John Taglieri (J. Taglieri) Well I don't mean to test the things that…
Johnny Cash If I listened long enough to you I'd find a…
Karen Carpenter-Carpenters If I listen long enough to you I'd find the way…
Karen Dalton If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Kelly Willis Now my dreams can all come true, And now my life…
Kip Winger Somewhere between your loss and hope it's calling you on A…
Lionel Richie Everybody's talking loud Tryin' to get me to join the crowd …
LIVING ROOM - Bruce Springsteen Seen a man standin' over a dead dog lyin' by…
LIVING ROOM - Tim Hardin If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Lobo If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
m.i.k.e. You claim the two of us have something Although I don't…
Marianne Faithfull If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Neil Young If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Peggy Lee If I listen long enough to you, I'd find the way…
Peter Paul & Mary If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Rick Nelson If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Rickie Lee Jones If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Robot and the Beanstalk Hold on hold on Honey, don't hang up on me I've got…
Rod Stewart If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Rod Stewart & Ron Wood If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Rod Stewart & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Ryan Adams Seen a man standin' over a dead dog lyin' by…
Scott McKenzie If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Soraya Saw a vision in the middle of the day Reality slipped…
Stina Nordenstam If I listen long enough to you, I'd find a way…
Strung Out I never had a reason to believe in anything I never…
Sum 41 I've been waiting for something for so long To show me…
The Beat Farmers I see a man standin′ over a dead dog By a…
The Carpenters If I listen long enough to you I'd find the way…
The Jayhawks If I listen long enough to you I find a way…
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Tim Hardin If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Tristan Thompson #1 Admit it – We're both wrong Tryin' to make this work…
Ugress What to drink What to wear Don't you understand, this is t…
Vagabon If I listen long enough to you I'd find a way…
Vonda Shepard If I listened long enough to you I'd find a way…
Xcarnation Somewhere between your loss and hope It's calling you on A s…
´The Carpenters If I listen long enough to you I'd find the way…
✔ Sum 41 I've been waiting for something for so long To show me…
許冠傑 Seen a man standin' over a dead dog lyin' by…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Dillards:
Carry Me Off Take me to the mountains once again Sailing where the wind's…
Close the Door Lightly Turn around don't whisper out my name For like a breeze it…
Daddy Was a Mover Daddy was a mover and a gold creek miner Never had…
Darlin' Boys [E]Well up on the middle of the mountain side Where the…
Don't You Cry Every day, our lives, are filled with lows and highs We…
Dooley Dooley was a good ole man He lived below the mill Dooley…
EBO Walker Now Ebo Walker was born in Kentucky, and raised by…
Ground Hog Off to the woods for to catch a groundhog Oh, groundhog Run…
I've Just Seen a Face I've just seen a face, I can't forget the time or…
In My Life There are places I'll remember All my life, though some hav…
Introduction introduction…
Ive Just Seen a Face I've just seen a face, I can't forget the time or…
Lemon Chimes The October leaves They whisper in lemon chimes And ring a…
Let It Fly Way far off, I hear a lonesome cry Something′s caught and…
Love Has Gone Away Well the days go by I wonder where they're going It…
Man of Constant Sorrow I am a man of constant sorrow I′ve seen troubles all…
Nobody Knows Nobody knows Nobody ever knows No one knows when things…
Old Blue Well, I had an old dog and his name was…
Old Home Place It's been ten long years since I left my home In…
Old Man At the Mill Same old man sitting at the mill The…
Polly Vaughn Now come all ye hunters who follow the gun Beware of…
Rainin' Here This Mornin' I lost ten points just for being in the right…
Rainmaker First day in August, the last rain was in May When…
Reuben Ol Reuben made a train & he put it on…
Somebody Touched Me While I was singing, somebody touched me, While I was singin…
The Biggest Whatever It got Old Joe Wiggins while returnin' a glance Out to…
The Old Home Place It's been ten long years since I left my home In…
The Old Man At The Mill Same old man sitting at the mill The…
The Whole World 'Round I heard my neighbor's rooster crow Early in the day I heard…
There Is a Time There is no way, I can live without you There is…
Turn It Around Some folks live in worry, some people drown themselves in…
Walkin' Down the Line Walkin′ Down the Line Bob Dylan Well, I'm walkin′ down the …
What's Time to a Hog What's time to a hog What's a Nobel Prize to a…
Whole World 'Round I heard my neighbor's rooster crow Early in the day I heard…
Woman turn around Some folks live in worry, some people drown themselves in…
Yesterday Yesterday Love was such an easy game to play Now I need…
You've Got to Be Strong Lately I know it's so hard To make up your mind…
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