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A bluegrass documentary about the lives and careers of bluegrass legends, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. The film begins with their rural beginnings in North Carolina and Tennessee, through their years with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys and as leaders of their own Bluegrass band, The Foggy Mountain Boys. And later as they headed their own bands, The Nashville Grass and the Earl Scruggs Revue.
These immense talents, each in his own way, were part of the driving force that created the genre of Bluegrass Music. We’ve included back stories about their lives and their relationship with Bill Monroe, for better or worse. The legacy they leave behind has enriched the lives of many and inspired countless young artist, who they nurtured, to rise to the height of success in the music industry.
Dive deep into the roots of Bluegrass history as you uncover the classic country story songs in this engaging Appalachian music documentary. Let the haunting notes of bluegrass fiddle tunes transport you to the heart of Appalachia, and experience the essence of 1960 country music videos that capture the soul of this musical tradition. Join us on a journey through the captivating world of Appalachian fiddle music in this exploration of a timeless musical heritage.
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Many thanks to all the YouTubers below who provided clips for this project.
Red Hot + Country: https://vimeo.com/16866696
Earl Scruggs and Friends, turion2005: https://youtu.be/yQIJuu3N5EY
Lester Flatt the Nashville Grass and a Young Marty Stuarts, Oleracoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omEiAbcPslU
Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, “Blue Moon of Kentucky”, BluegrassLibrary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4syA9aNnNa0
“When the Angels Carry Me Home”, Foggy Mountain Boys, Mike’S: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5dqcqz47mI
Lester Flatt and the Nashville Grass (featuring Marty Stuart), “Rawhide”, Authentic Bluegrass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5k2TSyvUa4
“Country Comfort” Earl Scruggs Revue, Daniel Parsnow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjoLDWjHnd8
Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” (original 1949), Michael Hensley: https://youtu.be/z_Y3mnj-8lA
“The Cabin on the Hill” - Foggy Mountain Boys, Mike’S: https://youtu.be/tVO-Pc7DtXY
Flatt & Scruggs at The Ash Grove, Los Angeles, Doc Hamilton Collection: https://frobbi.org/audio/hamilton/FS62.html
The Beverly Hillbillies 7X09, fnghku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdVdYfs4m4w
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Bank Robbery and Car Chase, Razor Shark: https://youtu.be/5Bin_aBTZPk
Young Ricky Skaggs, Archie Shaw: https://youtu.be/Oh0Py4fNRqc
Marty Stuart - What’s In My Bag, Amoeba: https://youtu.be/_MUa0xMnC5o
Earl Scurggs Revue - Our Love Is Home Grown (Live) EARLSCRUGGSVEVO: https://youtu.be/TWrxE9Ngk6Y
“Just a Closer Walk With Me” Mike’S: https://youtu.be/PR9GYaneiXY
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Foggy Mountain Breakdown, carcharoth61: https://youtu.be/AJOIqmlI65Y