Neil LeVang - Ghost Riders In The Sky (1961) 4K

Neil LeVang performing "Ghost Riders In The Sky", released originally in 1961.

Neil Levang was an American musician who was best known from television's The Lawrence Welk Show, playing guitar, violin, and banjo. His talents took him through a journey of hosting his own radio show and eventually landing a permanent position on The Lawrence Welk Show, where he stayed with the Welk Band until its final show in 1982.

"Ghost Riders In The Sky" is a captivating tune that showcases LeVang's incredible musicianship. As a studio musician, LeVang played on several records for artists such as Glen Campbell, Frank Zappa, Bobby Darin, Bobbi Gentry, David Clayton Thomas, Neal Hefti ("Batman Theme"), Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond, and Noel Boggs.

LeVang's career spanned various television shows, including Little House on the Prairie, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Brady Bunch, The Monkees, Highway to Heaven, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, and a host of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. He was also the featured guitarist with Naomi and Wynonna Judd on the 1985 and 1986 Academy of Country Music Association Awards television broadcast.

Neil LeVang's impact on the music industry can still be felt today. His work has been celebrated and remembered through various publications and awards. He passed away in Canyon Country, California at the age of 83, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.

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[tomastomastomas]

Love how they all have expressions: "guys we did it. This is going to be legendary"

[_Gandalf_The_White]

I like how everyone is genuinely having a good time whilst making an absolute banger. That's what music is all about :)

[pedrojuliancereceda]

All of them playing in Heaven! May the Lord bless their Souls!

[youngkyekim]

The maraca man is why I rewatched this video 50 times

[yovivideos]

If someone asks me how happy exactly I wanna be, I will show him my man on the maraca's

[gamiezion]

after watching this for dozens of times i still can't decide what's better. the actuall music. or my man going ham on the maracas.
Edit: thanks for all the likes you kind people you 😲

[dimitritrebel]

Everyone's smiling. Everyone 's happy. I want this tune and video to last so that everyone is happier for longer.

[ratlips]

I was 13, in 7th grade when this came out. What a memory! Thank you for sharing

[thecynicpyro]

Lord just give me a tenth of the maraca man's happines

[EricBlackmonGuitar]

Neil was one of the guitarists that motivated me to learn to play guitar.

[peter]

No vocals but one of the greatest instrumentals ever!.

[kathy]

These artists could never have dreamed of the internet. I hope their children and grandchildren see how many views there are of people who appreciate their incredible talent. I could watch this all day, in 2024

[DunkanWinter]

Dude, every single person there, even the one playing the smallest instrument is feeling like a god.

[russelldavis]

Imagine my surprise to come here and see my great uncle bob playing next to the guy with the maracas, I knew he was on the Lawrence Welk show but its always a surprise to see him on these videos

[ronaldgabrieljuan]

"How happy are you today?"

Maraca Man: "Yess!!!!"

[sharonw]

Holy smokes, by far the best version that I've ever heard, and at the age of 79 I've heard tons of this song.

[hellokev]

I wish there was a full one hour loop of just this instrumental. It's so perfect.

[robinharwood]

The percussionist is tapping out a complex rhythm with his fingertips, and he keeps it going without a break or a flaw.

[seakyngsong]

아무리 들어도 실증이 안나는 멜로디 입니다.
하루에 한번 이상은 듣고 있습니다.

[ChristopherSorrentino-iewj]

Never saw a happier bunch of musicians