The Beverly Hillbillies
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
'Bout a man named Jed
A poor mountaineer,
Barely kept his family fed.
And then one day
He was shootin' at some food,
And up through the ground came a-bubblin' crude.
Oil that is, black gold, Texas tea.
Well the first thing you know
Ol' Jed's a millionaire,
Kinfolk said "Jed move away from there".
Said "California's the place you outta be".
So they loaded up the truck
And they moved to Beverly.
Hills that is, Swimming pools, movie stars.
Well now it's time to say
Goodby to Jed and all his kin,
They would like to thank
You folks for kindly droppin' in.
You're all invited back again to this locality
To have a heapin' helpin' of their hospitality.
Hillbilly that is, sit a spell, take your shoes off.
Y'all come back now, y'hear?
The Beverly Hillbillies
Flatt and Scruggs delivered a spirited instrumental interpretation of the iconic television theme, showcasing their mastery of bluegrass instrumentation. As the driving force behind Earl Scruggs' revolutionary three-finger banjo style, the duo transformed the familiar melody into a high-energy showcase of technical precision. This recording highlights their ability to adapt popular culture into the bluegrass idiom, maintaining the show's whimsical spirit while injecting the rhythmic intensity characteristic of their performances. The track stands as a testament to their influence on the genre, bridging the gap between traditional acoustic music and mainstream television soundtracks. Their rendition remains a celebrated example of how instrumental bluegrass can capture the essence of a cultural phenomenon without relying on vocals.