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Topic: I Enjoy Watching Bobby Koefer Play Steel Guitar |
C. E. Jackson
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Posted 26 Jan 2014 5:07 pm |
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Bobby Koefer is one of my favorite members of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame (inducted: 2004). Bobby uses a different type bar and holds it differently than most steel players. He always has a smile, and his showmanship during videos is funny to me. Notice how he can play without looking at his guitar at times. Notice also, he only uses a thumb pick, no finger picks.
I talked with him about 45 minutes today, and he and his wife are doing well. We talked about his early career, how he uses his bar, and how steel guitar music has changed since he and I started playing steel. I asked his permission, and he has no objection to me making this post. Not sure about his internet access, so I told him I would mail a copy of comments made to this topic. Make your comments, and include any personal regards.
I selected the following videos, which most of you have seen, but I hope you will enjoy revisiting them:
Bob Wills-Sitting on Top of the World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sS5jSbV0Vg
Texas Playboys Bob Koefer-Steel Guitar Rag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h4de8s9d-0
Bobby Koefer-Hawaiian War Chant 2001
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pJcraDR8Cs&list=PLD72543608DEBC61A
Bobby Koefer-Sleepwalk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SYSaBcUpb4&list=PLjVSvbUxWH5lkKNkiuUcuwl7tF9IgXkGi&feature=c4-overview-vl
Bobby Koefer-Hawaiian War Chant (2nd. version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL71WIvqE8U
8 Additional Videos of Bobby Playing Steel Guitar (Added 2/3/14 for those who wish to bookmark them)
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKAnbiU4PQZf_UrLuovsVg/playlists
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My YouTube Steel Guitar Playlists
My YouTube Steel Guitar Songs
A6 tuning for steels
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Billy Easton
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Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2014 5:38 pm
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I have been a Bobby Koeffer fan for a long time...I have had the honor and privilege to see and hear him at Scotty's show and also in Las Vegas a few years ago.... Rave one, Bobby...
Billy Easton
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C. E. Jackson
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2014 10:49 pm
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On Sittin'on Top of the World, it's cool to see that early Fender with the boxcar pickups and Roman numeral fretboards. Thanks for that link C.E.
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Blake Hawkins
From:
Florida
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Posted 29 Jan 2014 6:46 am
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He has always been one of my favorites. I remember his work from Bob Wills and also from the time
he was with Peewee King.
I still frequently listen to the tracks. |
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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 31 Jan 2014 10:42 am
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Clyde and Blake, thanks for the comments. I am sure that Bobby will appreciate them also.
Hopefully, more viewers will make comments. Not sure about Bobby's internet access, so I will copy all comments and mail a copy to him.
You guy are the greatest. Bobby is truly a steel guitar legend!!
C. E.
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My Vintage Steel Guitars
My YouTube Steel Guitar Playlists
My YouTube Steel Guitar Songs
A6 tuning for steels |
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Dave Campbell
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 7:31 am
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| he made a couple of fans here today! |
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Todd Clinesmith
From:
Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 7:37 am
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I am a big fan of Bobby's, and have been very influenced by his approach to the steel guitar.
Been listening to Pee Wee King this week in the shop. His work on the Billy Gray Dance O Rama is one of my favorites as well.
A very inventive player , and his work on the E13 tuning..... amazing.
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robert kramer
From:
Nashville TN
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 9:10 am
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Here is Bobby Koefer's sessionography when he was on the Bob Wills band. "Sitting on Top of the World" was filmed September 1951 Studio Films, Inc., Hollywood 38, CA. Cotton Whittington is the guitar player and of course Jody is there.
28 May 1951 Dallas, TX – Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys (Eldon Shamblin [gt], poss. Ocie Stockard [banjo/fiddle], Ramona Reed [vcl], Bobby Koeffer [steel], Joe Andrews [bass], poss. Joe Ferguson [bass], poss. Paul Magee [drums], Bob Wills [fiddle], poss. Joe Rolley [fiddle], Skeeter Elkins [piano], Billy Briggs [sax])
310 51-S-6071 LITTLE GIRL, LITTLE GIRL K11452
311 51-S-6072 I'M TIRED OF LIVING THIS LIFE K11024
312 51-S-6073 PLINEY JANE K11024
11 September 1951 Radio Recorders, 7000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 38, CA – Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys (Joe Andrws [vcl], Carolina Cotton [vcl], Cotton Whittington [gt], Ocie Stockard [banjo], Bobby Koeffer [steel], Joe Ferguson [bass], Paul Magee [drums], Bob Wills [fiddle], Joe Holley [fiddle], Skeeter Elkins [piano])
313 51-S-3126 TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE STAR K11635
314 51-S-3127 BROWN SKIN GAL K11119
315 51-S-3128/51-XY-3166 SITTIN' ON TOP OF THE WORLD K11452/ MG2-5303
316 51-S-3129 SILVER BELL K11082
317 51-S-3130 THE LAST GOODBYE K11082
318 51-S-3131 JUST TO BE LOVED unissued
12 September 1951 Radio Recorders, 7000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 38, CA – Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys (Joe Andrws [vcl], Carolina Cotton [vcl], Cotton Whittington [gt], Ocie Stockard [banjo], Bobby Koeffer [steel], Joe Ferguson [bass], Paul Magee [drums], Bob Wills [fiddle], Joe Holley [fiddle], Skeeter Elkins [piano])
319 51-S-3132 SEND ME A RED ROSE K11119/MG2-5303
320 51-S-3133 HUBBIN' IT K11213
321 51-S-3134 I CAN'T STAND THIS LONELINESS K11163
17 September 1951 Radio Recorders, 7000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood 38, CA – Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys (Joe Andrws [vcl], Carolina Cotton [vcl*], Cotton Whittington [gt], Ocie Stockard [banjo], Bobby Koeffer [steel], Joe Ferguson [bass], Paul Magee [drums], Bob Wills [fiddle], Joe Holley [fiddle], Skeeter Elkins [piano])
322 51-S-3135 YOU ALWAYS KEEP ME IN HOT WATER* K11130
323 51-S-3136 CAUSE I'M IN LOVE* K11130
324 51-S-3137 THREE MILES SOUTH OF CASH IN ARKANSAS * K11288
325 51-S-3138 I'M ALL ALONE K11288
326 51-S-3139 THREE LITTLE KITTENS unissued
September 1951 Studio Films, Inc., Hollywood 38, CA – Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys (Joe Andrws [vcl], Carolina Cotton [vcl], Cotton Whittington [gt], Ocie Stockard [banjo], Bobby Koeffer [steel], Joe Ferguson [bass], Paul Magee [drums], Bob Wills [fiddle], Joe Holley [fiddle], Skeeter Elkins [piano]) [originally transcriptions] [master numbers marks cut numbers of 16mm film]
32601 10101 YODEL MOUNTAIN Camay 3029 Coronet CXS-281 Premier PS-9046
32602 10102 THREE MILES SOUTH OF CASH Camay 3040 Coronet CXS-281 Premier PS-9046
32603 10103 FIDDLIN' MAN Camay 3023
32604 10104 IDA RED Camay 3001 Coronet CXS-281 Premier PS-9046 PS-9051 Spinorama S-118
32605 10105 DEEP WATER Premier PS-9051 Spinorama S-118
32606 10106 SITTIN' ON TOP OF THE WORLD Coronet CXS-281 Premier PS-9046
32607 10107 BLUE PRELUDE Coronet CXS-281 Premier PS-9046 |
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Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 1 Feb 2014 12:47 pm
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Wonderful video ! Thanks so much for sharing those.
Great sound and I love seeing those old steels,,,especially the T3 ! |
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C. E. Jackson
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Dick Chapple Sr
From:
Hardin Montana, USA
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Posted 28 Feb 2015 8:45 am Bobby's CD
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I bought Bobby's CD which has 33 of his songs on it and he autographed it. Now that's really special to me. I am listening to it right now again as I write.
He said he still has a few left, so guys and gals get one while you can. It's a wonderful CD.
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