Earl Scruggs & Bob Dylan- East Virgina Blues and Nashville Skyline Rag

From the 1968 TV special “Earl Scruggs and Friends”. The film chronicles Earl’s search for new musical styles and pairs him up with the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Byrds, Doc Watson, The Morris Brothers and others. Earl Scruggs was a bit of a rebel in the traditional bluegrass scene, speaking out against the Vietnam War and recording protest songs by the likes of Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.  This film is a must-see classic and unlike many other gems from that era, is actually available on dvd. More clips from the film are after the jump.

The Byrds & Earl Scruggs- You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere

Earl Scruggs & Doc Watson – John Hardy

Earl Scruggs & Bill Monroe- Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry

Earl Scruggs & Joan Baez – Love Is Just A Four Letter Word

Earl Scruggs & Joan Baez – It Ain’t Me Babe (plus she mimic’s Dylan’s voice)

Earl Scruggs & Morris Brothers- Salty Dog