Billy Strings & Sierra Hull ‘Soldier’s Joy’ - 50 years of Austin City Limits

 I couldn’t find the complete version of Soldier’s Joy by Billy and Sierra at 50 Years of Austin City Limits but found other songs in their entirety . . .about which more later

Soldier’s Joy

I knew this number from my brother’s country collection and he had the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band doing this on Will The Circle Be Unbroken 

Richard Petty by Billy Strings and singers live in Georgia State Farm Arena

 Billy Strings - "Richard Petty" (Live at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA 3/1/24)

and we will close out today's posts for the 1.7million+  visitor views with more from Billy Strings and those who think he may just be a guitarists guitar player! Here a wonderful song and close part harmony par excellence. Good night and thanks everybody!

And one of these days I'll wake up tired
Of the life I'm living and feel inspired
To get off my ass (to get off my ass), and be on my way
One of these days I'll wake up steady
And ready to go like Richard Petty
I'm gonna wake up (I'm gonna wake up) and change my ways
One of these days

One of these days (one of these days)
I'm gonna find me a better way to live my life (to live my life)
And carry on without the strife
I know it won't come easy but believe me when I say
I'm gonna wake up (I'm gonna wake up) and change my ways
One of these days

One of these days I'm coming up to it
Gonna put my foot right down and do it
It's about damn time (it's about damn time)
I've made a change (I've made a change)
One of these days I'm bound for glory
And that's the moral of this 'ol story
I'm gonna wake up (I'm gonna wake up) and change my ways
One of these days

One of these days (one of these days)
I'm gonna find me a better way to live my life (to live my life)
And carry on without the strife
I know it won't come easy but believe me when I say
I'm gonna wake up (I'm gonna wake up) and change my ways
One of these days

One of these days (one of these days)
I'm gonna find me a better way to live my life (to live my life)
And carry on without the strife
I know it won't come easy but believe me when I say
I'm gonna wake up (I'm gonna wake up) and change my ways
One of these days

I'm gonna wake up (I'm gonna wake up) and change my ways
One of these days

Songwriter: William Apostol

Source: LyricFind

Mo’ GUITAR? Oh I think so! BILLY STRINGS - JOHN HENRY plus interview with RICK BEATO

from Flickenabook

"Billy Strings, born William Apostol in Lansing, Michigan, is a modern bluegrass phenomenon celebrated for his lightning-fast picking, soulful vocals, and fearless approach to tradition. Raised in a musical family, he honed his craft listening to bluegrass greats alongside rock and metal influences, shaping a boundary-pushing style that resonates with diverse audiences. Since his rise on the national scene, Billy has shared stages with genre legends, garnered critical acclaim, and earned a Grammy Award for his album Home. His infectious energy and commitment to musical exploration continue to breathe new life into American roots music."

Now hear the full interview over at Rick Bento’s Facebook page:

Billy Strings interviewed by Rick Beato

Billy Strings "Be Your Man" 13/07/2023 Cary NC

 Sometimes I focus so much on Billy’s picking I forget he has a fine fine rich and full toned voice . . . . 

here . . . . . . from last year  

 

Billy Strings plays "Be Your Man". Recorded at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC on July 13, 2023. This was the second time Billy Strings performed "Be Your Man", and the first with the full band.

The audio for this video is a matrix. Thanks to Hypnocracy for the audio on the Internet Live Music Archive https://archive.org/details/billystri...

Band members:

Billy Strings - guitar, vocals

Billy Failing - banjo, background vocals

Alex Hargreaves - violin

Royal Masat - bass, background vocals

Jarrod Walker - mandolin, background vocals

Billy ‘Strings’ and Tommy Emmanuel ‘Guitar Boogie’

To celebrate Billy’s eight years sober medal (he is in active recovery)  there comes this with Aussie guitar legend (voted best guitarist in the world  . . . . In Australia!?) 

A clip from Guitar Boogie we played in its entirety before (see link) 

Chris Thile and Billy Strings returned to CBS Mornings - Saturday Sessions

Now I have been following and admiring from afar young (sic) Billy Strings for a few years now and always enjoy his wondrous playing. . . here he is with Chris Thile who I am ashamed to say I did not know Superb Stuff and my more serious Sunday Musics (good grief these boys can PLAY!)

 

Wild Bill Jones

Billy Strings and Chris Thile

I Am Pilgrim

Billy Strings and Chris Thile

I’ve Been Around This Big Old World

Billy Strings and Chris Thile

Nonesuch Records. 

www.nonesuch.com

Chris Thile returned to CBS Mornings to perform with guitarist Billy Strings in a Saturday Sessions set of three songs: "Wild Bill Jones," "I Am a Pilgrim," and "I've Been All Around This World." 

Youtube stations say:

Get ready for the Grammys with this special Grammy Award edition of Saturday Sessions! Billy Strings is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist, and Chris Thile is a master mandolin player and composer. Both are nominated for separate Grammy Awards and have long admired each other. Here, they'll play together for the first time. Here are Billy Strings and Chris Thile with "I've Been All Around the World."  

"CBS Saturday Morning" co-hosts Jeff Glor, Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson deliver two hours of original reporting and breaking news, as well as profiles of leading figures in culture and the arts. Watch "CBS Saturday Morning" at 7 a.m. ET on CBS and 8 a.m. ET on the CBS News app. 

GEETARS! | Tommy Emmanuel and Billy Strings - Guitar Boogie & Working Man’s Blues live NY 2020

 

This is from Tommy Emmanuel’s set from The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in upstate New York. It was on July 20, 2020. He plays Guitar Boogie & Working Man Blues with Billy Strings. Make sure you follow Billy Strings, and go the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival! [Official Web Site] http://www.tommyemmanuel.com [Subscribe] http://goo.gl/nkSgxf [Spotify] https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HjfV... [Facebook]   / tommyemmanuel   [Instagram]   / tommyemmanu.  . [Twitter]   / tommyemmanuel   [FanClub] https://tommyemmanuel.com/fan-club/

Doc’s Guitar/Black Mountain Rag | Collaborations | Tommy Emmanuel & Billy Strings

Another thanks to Diamond Dave  for introducing me to another site ( and appreciating the Tommy Emmanuel) such that he posted me in the direct of an album of Tony playing with a range of heroes (his and mine I assume) Here with a Doc Watson classic both Accomplice One and Two are still available but check out 

 

EXYSTENCE

Boy that good ole country boy could play . . . . . . . .

as always with Doc Watson numbers,  I dedicate this to the memory of my brother Steve who LOVED Doc Watson and sadly didn’t live to hear bluegrass wonders like Billy and wonderful all rounders like Tommy

Thanks Dave!

BILLY STRINGS

I found a new guitar hero! Thanks to my dear old friend and favourite guitarist from the Prairie Clams, Johnny Hinckes who posted these guys on Facebook and they just knocked me out. Restores my faith in music and young folks!




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