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.

Smile for Me
The Dillards Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Smile for Me' by these artists:

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50 Cent Yeah, sumptin' special you know, sumptin' epic Cause a nigga…
Adam & Alma Tryna win all my time (na, na) Pullin' me to the…
Beres Hammond Smile for me, For a little while for me, Now that you\'re…
Boss Crowley Child, smile for me, I'm tryna take your picture Brother Smi…
C-Skippah いつか未来がほんとうになって好きな時代に行けるとしたら何を願うのだろうそうさ僕ら手を取り合って共に悲しみも乗り…
Charlie Wilson feat. Robin Thicke Alright, yeah I think about what my daddy told me, umm There…
dgold I woke up with a smile today And lil bitch I…
e-girls 限られて短いからこの時間は宝物 Oh no もう don't cry baby 泣かないで笑ってよこの指は涙を…

Eddie In a couple of hours I'll be drivin' home to…
Erisu Tell me what you want me to be I'm tearing down…
E‐Girls 限られて短いからこの時間は宝物 Oh no もう don't cry baby 泣かないで笑ってよこの指は涙を…
Fire When the child sleeps Drifting in a dream He slowly slips aw…
Flesh & Space You say I'm a fool at the wrong time I make…
Gentle Bones Smile for me It’s easier on the heart Can you see Everything…
Gerald Levert Now we're looking face to face And eye to eye Baby I…
I-Rocc Just smile for me ずっと笑っていて僕のそばにいてどんなときもどんなときもアシタヘと歩いていこう…
J. Paul Jr And The Zydeco Nubreeds 기나긴 하루가 가네 내 마음 모두 아는 것처럼 시간이 빨리 지나가면 더…
Lafayette Let them know it's all for me 40 lashes on my…
Lynn Anderson Babe we've had our share of hard times But somehow we…
Majeeed Koba Dream Empire Every time you tell me say you don't…
Massari [Loon Spoken] Yeah Just Smile Massari Loon C'mon [Verse 1 b…
Massari (Feat. Loon) Oh yea oh yea (it's you're turn now kid) Bad boy [Chorus] I…
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Massari f. Loon Oh yea oh yea (it's you're turn now kid) Bad boy [Chorus] I…
Massari feat. Loon Smile For Me" Yeah Just Smile Massari LoonC'mon Ladies know …
Massari ft. Belly Lou Geniuz & Rasheeda - [Loon Spoken] Yeah Just Smile Massari Loon C'mon [Ve…
Mike Stud Smile for me Smile for me She was daddy's little girl, came…
Naoko Kawai 止まらないのはずむ心はポップコーンみたいに踊るそうよそっと二人つなぐ指先に恋が芽ばえているのあなただけよほ…
Nomrah Dear my beautiful babies I hope that when you read this Dadd…
Olivia Newton-John Smile for me Let me know that I will always be The…
SHU-I Just smile for me ずっと笑っていて僕のそばにいてどんなときもどんなときもアシタヘと歩いていこう…
Simi Smile for me even if you sad oo Be good to…
Sky d Yha Yha It's Sky D kid Your boy on vibes…
The John Scott The light-hearted gay Kind of charm you display That's f…
The Tigers Smile for me Don't let me see you crying For you must…
To Be Continued あなたの流した涙夢までこぼれた少しずつ時を越えて僕まで届いた涼しい眼と指のすべてが僕の声に気づいてる Smi…
UB40 Girl I don't want to waiste time, me just love…
Yebit 계절이 지나간자리에 너의 미소가 잊혀지지 않아서 이렇게 얘길 수 놓아 낮게 깔린 구름…
Yutaka Smile for me Shine your light on me And in your eyes Stars…
Zach Smith I'M SICK OF THIS IMMIGRcNT BcGGcGE CcN'T TcKE THIS CcTHOLIC …
松任谷由実すれ違った瞬間風が止まったふと立ち止まってふり向いたときあなたが不思議そうに私のこと見てた街の音も人の声も…
河合奈保子止まらないのはずむ心はポップコーンみたいに踊るそうよそっと二人つなぐ指先に恋が芽ばえているのあなただけよほ…

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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