Sadly Paul Shelnutt, the legendary mixed socks dancer, passed away on Oct 24, 2021. I thank him for the joy he gave others, may he rest in peace.
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
That is sad. He was such a nice and fun guy.
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
He was one of the best flatfoot dancers I have ever seen. We will sadly miss him. He was my favorite dancer. RIP dancing buddy. You are greatly miss with us old dancers.
@greglarry11
2 жыл бұрын
Paul knew Tad Bunning and Shell. They exchanged many steps from flat footing to buck dances and cotton gin jigs. Wonderful people, all of them.
@thisgame2
2 жыл бұрын
Look up African tribes. It will blow your mind if you find the stuff Im talking about. It's so fast it seems impossible
@suzannethomas4822
2 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear about the death of this lovely man
@paigesisserman9018
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know Paul passed. I'm so sorry to hear this awful news. he was truly the best of the best. rest peacefully, Paul, and thank you for the many years of enjoyment. there will never be another.
@nartarlyiatremaynne1239
2 жыл бұрын
Beyond fabulous. I loved this Gentleman's moves. God was showing off when Paul was made. Pure fascination for me. Great music. Australia 2022
@cycleSCUBA
2 жыл бұрын
So very similar to U.K. Northern Soul dancing. This gentleman could take the floor at an all-nighter and put guys in their 20's to shame. Absolute buck-dancing legend.
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
Could you please share some video of the type of UK dancing you mentioned then tag me in the discription or comments so I won't miss seeing it. I've very interested in other cultures and lifestyles. I suppose that explains why I did so well in college while taking subjects like history and anthropology.
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Paul Shelnutt is dancing our heritage. Buck dancing, clogging & flat footing dancing as well as our Old Time Bluegrass music came over to VA, TN, NC, &KY by our Scottish-Irish ancestors in the 1600s. We are proud of our heritage and we sure will miss Paul this year at the Bluegrass festivals. God rest his soul. He passed away at the age of 70 this past Oct. When this Video was made he was only 62. So it really bothers us here in the south when people call him an OLD MAN. This is degrading him. Thanks for your nice comment. It takes a lot of energy and you have to keep dancing these three dances regularly in order to keep dancing these. I am there and know it. RIP dear friend Paul.
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
@@2martins The dancing Mr. Paul Shelnutt is doing is Buck dancing. This as well as flatfooting and clogging as well as Bluegrass Music was brought to VA, TN, NC and KY in the 1600s by our ancestors from the Scottish-Irish. We love our heritage and want to keep it alive. We will sure miss Paul. He passed away at the age of 70 this past Oct. When the video was made in this site he was only 62 years old. But he didn't stop dancing up until he passed away. He went somewhere here in the south to a bluegrass festival every weekend. He was one of a kind. We loved watching him and dancing with him too. Best in the nation that is for sure.
@margaretmcmahon574
2 жыл бұрын
What a voice that Singer has 🇮🇪🎤🕺🇺🇸🎻
@GeorgeFranquiz
2 жыл бұрын
Bluegrass is one of the best enjoyable music in the whole world, full of fun and happiness, take from me I am cuban as a latino many people dont know what they are missing out
@sonoranrain2330
4 жыл бұрын
Hats off to these fine gentlemen!!! I pray that my knees and ankles hold up long enough to dance after I reach the years they have earned!!!! God Bless you!
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
RIP Mr. Paul Shelnutt. We are certainly going to miss you. The best flatfooting shuffle dancer in the land. I loved watching him.
@nartarlyiatremaynne1239
2 жыл бұрын
@@patstilwell1559 Pat I concur with your sentiment 100% Australia.
@meangeliadenise
Жыл бұрын
RIP Thank you for this moment of joy you gave me by watching you dance.
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
Paul is the best buck dancer in the Nation. I am a clogger and love to watch him and Thomas Maupin Buck dance. RiP dear Paul. You are going to be truly miss at the festivals this year. You are one of a kind.
@bengreen6980
10 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Shelnutt. I will keep watching these videos as the years go by as watching him is watching cultural history in practice. From a (now saddened) fan in the UK.
@hectorconte5753
2 жыл бұрын
RIP Paul, we know you will keep dancing in heaven.
@margaretmcmahon574
2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous Dancer🙏🕺✋Paul.
@hislairdship8961
2 жыл бұрын
Best version of "Ol' Rattler" ever. Rockin' it! So sorry to hear about Paul. RIP Mr. Shelnutt.
@sannytizer7772
2 жыл бұрын
Is that a violin, or is it just a big fiddle.
@Cynthia-ht8ld
2 ай бұрын
Ol' Rattler was a song, originally recorded by the legendary Grandpa Jones in the 40s or 50s. Grandpa Jones hailed from Kentucky. He also was a regular on the Country show Hee Haw.
@obreezyy
2 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace to a legend. He'll be deeply missed!
@juandomingoperon7965
2 жыл бұрын
Noooo! He died????
@greglarry11
2 жыл бұрын
my Uncle Pete and Myrna could dance like that for hours. They learnt the old cotton gin and moonshine jigs and went every weekend.
@Trigene1004
2 жыл бұрын
😢
@Priestbokmei1
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! The vocalist and the dancer in the shorts are superb! Really enjoyed this!😀😀😀
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you . I couldn't take my eyes and ears off of the musicians or the dancers. I just love things that connect back to our heritage and a simpler way of life. This Summertown festival was by far the one where I had the most fun plus there were so many pick'n circles to enjoy playing with. There was one group of kids, the oldest may have been 17, that had a player for each of the typical bluegrass instruments. I was blown away when I heard them playing in their own pick'n circle. Their musicianship and skill level on each of their instruments was way beyond their age level.
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Old Time Bluegrass at it's best and the best Buck stepper in the Nation. RIP dear friend Paul Shelnutt. We love and miss you at the Old Time Bluegrass music.
@Paiadakine
Жыл бұрын
What are the lyrics?
@av201
3 жыл бұрын
Rockdale Ridgerunners...and two great dancers! Respect to the wonderful gentleman with mismatched socks for excitement and fun. Great!
@Doxiegirl1954
3 жыл бұрын
Old dudes rock!! As my dad would say...they’re light on their feet! Good job!
@davidconway1595
5 жыл бұрын
Love this guy, gosh can he dance, love to watch him dance, so cool.
@Hey_its_Koda
2 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Paul. You were a great dancer.
@endalanefarm
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know how old he is, but I'm 74 and I'm going to learn it, now that I've seen him!
@joeyhaun3892
2 жыл бұрын
He is 75 He’s a few years younger than you and he passed away last month he was a really good guy and a really good dancer also
@gooby5429
2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking this is my new weightloss program!
@gooby5429
2 жыл бұрын
@@joeyhaun3892 I don't understand why he passed away - he was so fit!! He is an inspiration.
@mont7481
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, tons and tons, for this video. RIP Mr. Paul
@imawatermelon1439
3 жыл бұрын
Damn the fact my dad wanted a better life. He was from the Appalachians, all I yearn for is this life. I visited the Appalachians a few times in my life and I truly would not mind the simple yet poor lifestyle.
@dantehowlstice3052
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone wants what they don't have, rural folk want a rich lifestyle, city folk want a peaceful one. It's a human condition.
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
@@dantehowlstice3052 somebody out to write a song about that. The Rolling Stones mind's did.
@LesterMoore
2 жыл бұрын
Buck dancing may well be the fountain of youth.
@gooby5429
2 жыл бұрын
He looks like he's 30, doesn't he?!
@TheRealPDizzle
2 ай бұрын
@@gooby5429 30 might be a hyperbole. I'd say 60 tops, knowing he's much older.
@praveshsingh6173
2 жыл бұрын
What a friendly ambience.dancing and enjoying together, i love it.
@JillObermaier
10 жыл бұрын
Why aren't there more people out there dancing to bluegrass like these guys! I love bluegrass, but I won't go to bluegrass shows because nobody dances and if you dance you are a freak. These guys are awesome dancers, I want to see more. Let's start a bluegrass dancing revolution!!! I am serious.
@CadillacL
8 жыл бұрын
I went to a local show, once, but, dancing wasn’t allowed. I love watching folks get up to dance. Do you buck-dance/flatfoot?
@JillObermaier
8 жыл бұрын
Well, not exactly. We do our own thing. We love rockabilly and dance to that and we do something similar when we dance to Bluegrass.
@LoveFlatfootin1
5 жыл бұрын
Go to festivals where there are dance competitions like this one.
@bretmazur8974
4 жыл бұрын
I'll dance with you anywhere anyplace jill
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen videos of Bill Monroe playing with his band and sometimes hed get so carried away by the music he bust loose and buck dance on stage holding his mandolin.
@carloslira2014
9 жыл бұрын
The simpatico old man is a very true bluegrass dancer!!!! My congratulations! He's a SHOW by himself.... (Y)
@carloslira2014
9 жыл бұрын
+Carlos Lira Therefore, he will always forever young!!!!
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
How do you like the mismatched socks lol.
@carloslira2014
2 жыл бұрын
@@2martins I didn't understand what you meant... ;)
@carloslira2014
2 жыл бұрын
@@2martins Here in Brazil it's very hot so we don't wear socks!!! LOL
@alabamafishing927
7 жыл бұрын
He is one of the best dancer's. Ive met him personally at the Athens fiddlers covention.
@MoHawk_1970
3 жыл бұрын
Athens Ohio?
@tobydavis5673
3 жыл бұрын
@@MoHawk_1970 I’m pretty sure he’s talking about Athens, Alabama. The hold an Old Time Fiddlers Convention there each year.
@lh1572
4 жыл бұрын
He's is just too precious............
@MarcusSantAnna
3 жыл бұрын
Legend! Hats off and greetings from Brazil!
@larrycoleman1283
3 жыл бұрын
I could tell that was Mickey in the blue shirt dancing before I ever saw him. Love to watch him dance!
@robertmitchell9415
4 жыл бұрын
This is something else! Wonderful to watch and listen to as well 👌
@Townes.VanZandt
4 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@Sun_flower4321
3 жыл бұрын
Love love watching wish I was there We so need this 😍 MY THE LORD CONTINUES TO BLESS U GUY'S
@CadillacL
11 жыл бұрын
Love that old time buckdancing! Hope to see more.
@areyouavinalaff
7 жыл бұрын
much respect for the odd socks... odd socks for life.
@grandpadave8837
6 жыл бұрын
paul shelnut
@davewilliams5102
4 жыл бұрын
Great dancer. I could do that after half of bottle of shine.
@Christy022826
4 жыл бұрын
Seen him at Athens dance He is great
@Christy022826
4 жыл бұрын
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@stephanietip
3 жыл бұрын
You need to put that on a t shirt They would sell really good
@MiguelRodriguez-zd6tq
6 жыл бұрын
I'm from the Bronx, but I love this stuff, especially the silver guy with mismatched socks. I would love to see this in person and maybe join in the dancing. This looks fun. I'm tired of pop, rap, rock, salsa, merengue, freestyle, and other music.
@kennethargenta4365
4 жыл бұрын
This is music you don't hear very often, it's great and fun to watch even for SOCKS.
@EVERTONFC.
2 жыл бұрын
Yea it's shite. I went to a few gaffs in NYC ravel etc salsa y merengue I'm from Liverpool UK.
@iamPROTOTYPE
2 жыл бұрын
you might like #billystrings kzitem.info/news/bejne/pnuwvamKaoSqhKA
@judyheath8659
2 жыл бұрын
He died in 2021. His name was Paul Shelnutt.
@sannytizer7772
Жыл бұрын
@@EVERTONFC. I've been to liverpool, it was shite too, accents there are deplorable, made me throw up listening to them.
@craigb.franklin7046
3 жыл бұрын
The white haired guy sure can move. That probably keeps him in shape and slim.
@trumpetmano
4 жыл бұрын
Old dude with the white hair got some spring in his step!
@user-me4pd5ey9x
Ай бұрын
Круто!! так легко танцует как перышко БРАВО!!!!!
@Trigene1004
3 жыл бұрын
i love the style of this dancer =) my grandfather past away at 20.12.2020 and i hope this grandfather in the video is fine today and is dancing like 2013
@jacibrosseau4346
5 жыл бұрын
Love watching this guy. He's awesome
@paigesisserman9018
2 жыл бұрын
his death hit everyone really hard.
@bonnieblue222
6 жыл бұрын
I watched this earlier today and it has gotten stuck in my head. All day long I've been singing, "Rattler was a good old dog, as blind as he could be - But every night at suppertime, I believe that dog could see Here, Rattler, here, here, Rattler, here Call old Rattler from the barn, here, Rattler, here I only wish I could dance and sing and play like these boys do. But my dogs seem to think I sound pretty good!
@zbizek1
5 жыл бұрын
Helllo Bonnie- please please more lyrics - I love it - greeting from Australia
@user-lh5rm2nu2m
5 жыл бұрын
@@zbizek1 song is called rattler by grandpa Jones!
@zbizek1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for info @@user-lh5rm2nu2m
@sannytizer7772
2 жыл бұрын
Rumour has it that ol rattler shit all over the floor, and this dancing is showing how they side stepped it.
@kaleidoscope8743
5 жыл бұрын
The older man im front is buck dancing and the other man in the back is flat footin'.
@brutuspuff73
3 жыл бұрын
I swear he is a human metronome! I have been checking him out ever since seeing the fac*book of "The same guys dancing" He is hypnotizing!
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
He excites all of us dancers and he is even better watching him dance in person. RIP dear dancing buddy. You are greatly missed.
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
He was only 62 when this video was made. He passed away this past Oct 2021 at the age of 70. We sure will miss him at the Bluegrass festivals and other places he went to dance here in the South. RIP our dear friend Paul Shelnutt. I know you are dancing in that happy dancing ground in the sky.
@slayer6936
Жыл бұрын
Buck always is the best dressed in my book!
@lifewithlaniDUH
4 ай бұрын
this reminds me of “i love my little rooster and my rooster loves me!”
@patmcgovern3806
3 жыл бұрын
Paul Shelnut is a legend
@SuperMadmax61
10 жыл бұрын
That old dude can dance!
@TheWrensHouse
4 жыл бұрын
type in Sean no’s this is old style Irish dance straight from the Emerald Isle danced all over Ireland.
@---MochiPunk---
3 жыл бұрын
Funky Socks makes all the other dancers look bad. 👏🏻
@kateaberi5465
Жыл бұрын
It’s so neat how many genres of music that were created in the US. Bluegrass is a combination of multiple cultures including Irish, African, and Native American. The banjo originated in Africa, the jigs from Ireland/Scotland, and some steps/rhythms from Natives.
@nurimajeed8595
3 жыл бұрын
Pops n the front is killing it!
@LeahSugarB
3 жыл бұрын
He sure is! But why the mismatched socks? 😂😂
@alisharicketts89
11 ай бұрын
Such a legend miss seesing him and his crazy socks.
@danielprice6266
Жыл бұрын
He was a great Dancer he always had different socks on Paul will be Missed I'm Shure .
@naturespipes5718
3 жыл бұрын
These old boys are still in their prime!
@cassieanderson9274
8 жыл бұрын
I love Mr. Paul he's a super nice guy
@CMAL5652
3 жыл бұрын
Love watching this video. Beautiful folk of the best country in this galaxy. Salud! Carlo from Newark Nj
@shevetlevi2821
4 жыл бұрын
I'm retiring in one year. This just got added to my to do list of things I want to learn.
@abmrose
2 жыл бұрын
Are ya learnin??
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
Due to Covid I'm not certain if this very large twice per year festival is still being held. You can Google it and find out by searching for: The Summertown Bluegrass Festival. (In TN) Also there's a big bluegrass blowout once each year at Mountain View, AR. Even when the blowout isn't going on they have bluegrass jams nearly every Friday and Saturday night. They have it on the town square. The musicians huddle up in pick'n circles of 4-8 musicians and there are several of these circles. There's a concessions vender or two, the kids are completely safe playing tag, hide and seek, and catching light'n bugs as the older women sit in lounge chairs and knit while enjoying the music and each other's company. There are campgrounds, cabins for rent, motels, and B&B all in the area.
@sannytizer7772
2 жыл бұрын
Me too, but i'm afraid i'm partnered with arthur itis.
@shevetlevi2821
2 жыл бұрын
@@abmrose No. My biggest challenge in retirement is ironically managing all this free time. I've accomplished some goals, lost weight, getting into better physical shape and other things but I haven't found the discipline yet to fit everything in. We'll see. Retirement is still a work in progress, but I'm loving it.
@vjohnson2400
2 жыл бұрын
The older guy with the fancy mis-matched socks if just amazing and he makes it look effortless.
@NativeAmerican10
5 жыл бұрын
I love this dude. He is not breaking a sweat
@anastasia10017
7 жыл бұрын
this made me smile.
@highphlyer
5 жыл бұрын
Me, too!
@judyheath8659
2 жыл бұрын
I just Googled Paul Shelnutt 's obituary, and I was surprised to find out that he was a Vietnam veteran. So, Paul Shelnutt, thank you for your service to our country.
@kingkobra1956
2 жыл бұрын
Dad is hip hop with those shorts and socks.
@ahah11ful
2 жыл бұрын
He was great.
@ghostwatching.u
4 жыл бұрын
Lmao!! I really like this version of ratler!! Keep coming back to listen.lol
@sirfoot3940
3 жыл бұрын
I’m shocked that a person of color would post that they like this. Just like they had “Whites Only” signs they had signs that said “ No Mexicans or Spanish people “ allowed. This was the only dance the slaves were allowed to do at special occasions. This can be considered a review of history, or racist as hell. Not the music being reviewed, but the fact white people are calling it having fun. Bluegrass is another genre or music just like rock,gospel,hip-hop,...etc. this is my comment of opinion and if you don’t like it ......
@ghostwatching.u
9 ай бұрын
@@sirfoot3940😅😂😂
@JB-ox7ib
5 жыл бұрын
Fabulous! A joy to watch.🌟👍🙏❤️🌹
@ToshaWarrenTalks
Жыл бұрын
I'm convinced this is where the black church got our shouting (holy dance) from. Haha. Looks just like it. Ah...Plantation living.
@THEBLACKTOXICMASCULINIST
4 жыл бұрын
Keeping tradition alive.
@keithyingling4398
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful.
@judyheath8659
2 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Paul Shelnut. I love those mismatched socks you wore in this video.
@michaellomax2
Жыл бұрын
Loved Paul's dancing.
@Totalballa41
2 жыл бұрын
Dude in front 100% putting a spell on the whole audience. Stealing their souls to preserve his youth
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah he's won many Buck dancing championships he died a couple years ago but he was a real nice guy and boy that dude can flat out shuffle them feet I wondered about those socks and if you were different colored socks so that he could keep up with which was the left and which was the right or who knows lol.
@candyc.3163
5 жыл бұрын
I love that this is a dance form that older people can do!
@beaulangston4198
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, just heard he passed. Love watching him, wish I could do that. Gone home to Jordan. RIP
@JAS563ify
3 жыл бұрын
How I think I dance = orange shirt How i actually dance = blue t shirt 😪 Cracking rendition of Rattler by the way
@starsiegetribes.peniswrink1320
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@nicholasmarino1733
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I like the gray haired man with two different socks. This type of dancing will make you lose weight!!
@andrewpage3221
4 жыл бұрын
The odd sock man is given it some
@anthonycrowley2778
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Shelnutt. Brought me much enjoyment watching him
@mikesahle1193
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you great video thumbs up all the way. My very first time to see this joyful music with dance thank you for all music band & camera person too till next joyful day keep smiling with lol politely & safely dance ,happy
@merledoughty5787
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Shelnutt is the gent I believe dancing
@TheMalerdaemon
2 жыл бұрын
Ah, the origins of shuffle dance; v1.
@biestrig3
8 жыл бұрын
Ok... enough internet for today... lol!
@james11462
7 жыл бұрын
Lol
@LoveFlatfootin1
5 жыл бұрын
Step away from the computer! Do it now before it's too late!
@Townes.VanZandt
4 жыл бұрын
Except this is prolly the last video youve watched today that you should be saying that on. But hey, back to whatevers 'cool'...right?
@iaccaloco
4 жыл бұрын
Love it! If this doesn't make you smile.... Go see the doctor!(or even better: a shrink?!)👌🏾💖
@Hacksaw.Jim.Duggan
5 жыл бұрын
Ole School brought his own platform to dance on🕺🏼
@kevinodom2918
6 жыл бұрын
Old man was on it
@misstinwhistle1
4 жыл бұрын
Snow haired fellow reminds me of a marionette! In a good way of course.
@seattlebeard
11 ай бұрын
Paul was such a handsome man. :o)
@inderpreetsandhu1446
10 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing. Thats history right there
@2martins
2 жыл бұрын
I had such a fun time playing my guitar with all the various pick'n circles. There was about 2,500 musicians there playing in groups of 4-8 each day of this four day festival.
@patstilwell1559
2 жыл бұрын
From our Scottish-Irish Ancestors brought it to VA, TN, NC and KY in the 1600s
@PandaMan21086
Жыл бұрын
This was beat saber before beat saber, this was before DDR. I wish I could dance like this young man.
@Lisa-Leipness
16 күн бұрын
Don't know how i got here, but fuck yeah!!
@renettareno662
Жыл бұрын
I really like the music that's pretty cool and I love watching people called Dance I think it's amazing
@akkaax3509
4 жыл бұрын
Ol papa smurf's got them moves going on!
@gmoney313.
2 жыл бұрын
Old guy hitting them moves
@fookutube501
5 жыл бұрын
The guy in the blue sound really good
@peternyatogo7065
Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace legend.
@cindjones6556
3 жыл бұрын
Love buck dancing
@CadillacL
3 жыл бұрын
You buck dance?
@gogadgetgo3125
2 жыл бұрын
I can smell that old, musty mayo from across the globe, dayum.
@Pack_leader1989
Жыл бұрын
🇺🇸❤️🏴🇮🇪 proud of my heritage 🇺🇲🏴🇮🇪
@sanchog5704
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...I prefer the guy in the blue t-shirt. His moves are rocking.
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