[beaversmom]

[Cincinatus]

The Dillards were great -- a lot of us discovered them through their appearances as the Darling family on Andy Griffith. Dillard and Clark only released two albums, but had enormous influence on the emrging sound of "country rock." R.I.P. Doug.

[ClearCase_guy]

I can name 3 banjo players:

Earl Scruggs
Dave Dillard
Steve Martin

If I were Steve Martin, I’d be nervous.

[NRA1995]

Fond memories

[hattend]

Loved the “Darlings” episodes on Andy Griffith

Rest in Peace, Mr Dillard!

[Dawgreg]

RIP Mr. Dillard.....and thanks for the great memories. :(

[afraidfortherepublic]

Why do I always learn about thes epeople through their obituaries? No chance to show my appreciation by buying an album, or attending a concert while they are alive.

I think that I saw this guy on Matlock just yesterday. Ben matlock and the prosecutor Julie were chasing down a witness in the back country and came upon a group of guys “picking”. Ben (Andy Griffith) grabbed a guitar and joined in. It was some pretty good banjo/guitar picking. The “pickers” later stole Matlock’s distribuutor cap and got Julie and him kidnapped, etc., etc. I’m pretty sure that the banjo player was this guy — may he RIP.

[Our man in washington]

I heard the Dillards at the Lewis Family homecoming back in 2005. Here was their closing song:

The Andy Griffith Show
written by David Bellamy
tabbed 8/13/05

That old evening news is sure depressing
This world is in a mess and it don’t get better
Terrorism’s in fashion and even love can kill you
Oh but I have found a better place to go

We’re all livin’ in the shadow of the bomb
Tuned in to the lifestyles of the rich and greedy
Oh but meanwhile back in Mayberry no one says the “F” word
Thank God for the reruns

CHORUS:

On the Andy Griffith Show, Angie’s letting Otis out of jail
Gomer’s helpin’ Goober drive the mail
Oh and Barney’s lookin’ for his bullet, you better watch out for your toes
I wish life was like the Andy Griffith Show

Now they’re dealing in souls on the airwaves
All them false profits tryin’ to make a buck
But old Floyd the barber, he just goes on trimmin’ hair
And we ain’t heard the last of Ernest T. Bass you know

CHORUS:

On the Andy Griffith Show, Aunt B’s cookin’ lamb and turnip greens
Now everyone dance while the Darlins pick and sing
Yeah that old kid’s diggin’ worms to go fishin’ don’t ya know
I wish life was like the Andy Griffith Show

Thelma Lou told Wanita to call Helen Crump
Then round up Clara and Emmett and Howard Spray
There’s a town meeting down at Andy’s office
Barney’s gonna try to take us all back in time

CHORUS:

To the Andy Griffith Show, the biggest hastle there was makin’ moonshine
They sat swingin’ on the porch with an easy mind
Oh and maybe it was unreal, but when this old world blows
I hope I end up on the Andy Griffith Show
I wish life was like the Andy Griffith Show

[Josh Painter]

Doug’s Tune: http://bit.ly/JjsZtK

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[windcliff]

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