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Bill Stafford
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Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2009 6:06 pm |
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Recording my session this past August at Gene Breeden's Studio, Nashville, TN. was a momentous highlight for me. Gene arranged to have the very best musicians lined up,and when I discovered that the VIOLINIST was none other than the great Clinton Gregory, I felt like I always did trying to play my steel guitar in front of Jerry Byrd. When I decided on the arrangement for "Cold, Cold War" I was in hog-heaven when I found out that Clinton Gregory would be swapping lines with me all through that song. And on the gorgeous song-"Ashokan Farewell"- there was nothing else to do but have Clinton play it solo with full and soft piano chords in the background. Then we built it up gradually with the acoustic guitar and bass coming in. With Clinton on his violin, I did my best to stay out of the way. This is one of the great talents in the business and you should hear him sing if you haven't yet. Google him and give him a listen and be really pleased and thrilled.
I am really thankful to have this man on my new CD-"Smooth Melodies". I wanted to hear him a lot and since it was/and is my CD, I was pleased to hear this great talent play so beautiful. Thanks Clinton.
Bill Stafford |
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Lonnie Portwood
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Jacksonville, fl. USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2009 7:18 pm
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Bill, it was good to see you in St. Louis! Wish we could have visited more. I want a copy of this new CD, and yes, You've got two positives besides yourself, and they are Gene Breedon and Clinton Gregory! Keep on keeping on! Lonnie
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Bill Stafford
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Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 30 Sep 2009 4:05 am Cd
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LOnnie, glad to have visited with you in St. Louis. Hope to make it back to Jacksonville one of these days. Send me your address and I will have the cd in the mail.
Yes, Gene is one of the better guitarists in the business. And, Gene had arranged for Kraig Hutchins to play acoustic guitar. His talents are also tops in his field and when you hear him come in behind Clinton during the musical build up in "Ashokan Farewell" it is quite obvious that Gene knows what he is doing in his studio. Highly recommend this studio to anyone wishing to have the very best musicians on session work. John Heinrich played bass, and then added his sax and clarinet as required the next day. Clinton came in the second day also and added VIOLIN no. two. What a treat for me to enjoy and experience these pros in what they do best.
Just have to plug Clinton again though-do a search on the net and listen to Clinton as he sings "Writing on the Wall". He gives a very heart warming dedication to all our Veterans who have given their all for the protection of our country. I wish that all Americans could honor all of our service personnel and country in this manner.
Thanks for the soap box. (Hardly ever get on it, but it is time).
Bill Stafford |
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Lonnie Portwood
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Jacksonville, fl. USA
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Posted 30 Sep 2009 10:21 am
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Bill, my address is 10262 Ft. caroline Rd. Jacksonville, Fl. 32225. Send me yours and I'll be sure to send payment for the CD. Thanks, your friend, Lonnie
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Music is probably the most "spiritual of mankinds emotions, and when practised with a pure heart, can lead one into the presence of God, who invented it. Lonnie Portwood |
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Roy Ayres
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Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Sep 2009 6:18 pm
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Here are a couple of samples from Bill's new CD:
My Mother's Eyes
Don't Come Crying
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 2 Oct 2009 2:30 am CD & thanks
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Lonnie, your cd is in the mail.. Hope you enjoy a few measures anyway. Clinton really played so good all throughout this session, as did all the musicians.
Roy, thanks for your support. It is most appreciated-especially coming from you.
Bill Stafford |
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Hal Higgins
From:
Denham Springs, LA
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Posted 2 Oct 2009 11:59 am
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Hey Bill....if this one is any better than the last one, I know I'm in for a real treat.....No one plays like you, man......you are a credit to this industry for sure....Can hardly wait to get my personalized copy..........thanks for sharing your unique style with all of us. HAL
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