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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 22 Nov 2019 12:08 pm |
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One of My 6 Younger Brothers Turns 81
One of my 6 younger brothers, Joe, had his 81st birthday yesterday. We have had many days
and years working and playing together. He actually learned to play lap steel 1 year before me.
In 1950, he and I played in a talent show at our local high school. We played Red River Valley
as our talent number. Although we didn't win the talent show, we had lots of fun, and received
compliments. It was a general talent show, and no one else played steel. Joe actually played lap
steel early on and dobro later. Here is a photo of us playing at the show, and the song we played.
We were both playing Silvertone steels from Sears. Joe is the one on the right.
RED RIVER VALLEY
This recording is the same as it was played at talent show,
but with harmonics added.
Happy Birthday Joe, and hope you have many more.
C. E. Jackson 
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Fred Justice
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Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 22 Nov 2019 12:12 pm
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CE, that was just GREAT!!!
I enjoyed every note.
Tell little brother Happy birthday.
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David Matzenik
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Cairns, on the Coral Sea
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Posted 22 Nov 2019 12:25 pm
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That's a lot of candles to blow out!
Nice combo with the harmonics.
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Bill Groner
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QUAKERTOWN, PA
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Posted 22 Nov 2019 2:00 pm
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Well C.E. I guess that makes you guys the "Jackson Seven"
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Michael Greer
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted 22 Nov 2019 2:49 pm
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C.E. thanks for posting....enjoyed that
Wondering what tuning you boys were using in 1950 on that tune?
Would I be right if I guessed A low base?
Kind regards
Mike |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 23 Nov 2019 7:16 am
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| Fred Justice wrote: |
CE, that was just GREAT!!!
I enjoyed every note.
Tell little brother Happy birthday. |
Fred, glad you enjoyed the music. Thanks for the comment.
C. E. Jackson 
| David Matzenik wrote: |
That's a lot of candles to blow out!
Nice combo with the harmonics. |
David, thanks for the comment. I, like you, have always enjoyed harmonics.
C. E. Jackson
| Bill Groner wrote: |
| Well C.E. I guess that makes you guys the "Jackson Seven" |
Bill, the "Jackson Seven" only applies to brothers. I also have 3 sisters younger than me.
I am outnumbered!
C. E. Jackson
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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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Glenn Wilde
From:
California, USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2019 7:35 am
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| Nice C.E., i enjoyed it. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 23 Nov 2019 9:35 am
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C.E.,
If your younger brother is 81, where does that put you? 
Erv |
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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 23 Nov 2019 10:53 am
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| Doug Beaumier wrote: |
| Very Nice, CE! What a wonderful memory. Thanks for sharing. |
Doug, thanks for the kind comment. Nostalgic memories of old times are really great as one gets older.
You may not remember, but I made my first eBay purchase many years ago from you. The purchase
was tuners for an Epiphone lap steel. I called you before the purchase and you were very kind to answer
questions.
Some time in the past, I made a DVD of many of your videos on YouTube so that I could watch them
while relaxing at night. I actually started watching again this past Thursday night. Great videos played
on several different kinds of steels. My wife and I enjoyed watching.
C. E. Jackson
| Michael Greer wrote: |
C.E. thanks for posting....enjoyed that
Wondering what tuning you boys were using in 1950 on that tune?
Would I be right if I guessed A low base?
Kind regards
Mike |
Michael, glad you enjoyed the song. The tuning is the one I used from 1949 until 1970.
A: (H-L) E C# A E C# A
C. E. Jackson
| George Piburn wrote: |
Thank you CE
You help to reinforce my faith in the longevity of the steel guitar and it's family of players - enthusiasts. |
George, thank you for the comment, and your faith in future steel players. I believe steel guitar
will be with us a long time. Keep making those beautiful steels.
C. E. Jackson
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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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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 23 Nov 2019 11:24 am
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| Erv Niehaus wrote: |
C.E.,
If your younger brother is 81, where does that put you?
Erv |
| C. E. Jackson wrote: |
One of My 6 Younger Brothers Turns 81
One of my 6 younger brothers, Joe, had his 81st birthday yesterday.
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Erv, thanks for the comment. You and I are about the same age, and I'm glad to still be here.
Joe was not the youngest of my 6 brothers, but One of my 6 younger brothers,.... You are
right, I would be really old, if he was the youngest. He is actually the oldest of my 6 brothers.
Hope you are doing well, my friend.
C. E. Jackson
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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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Mike A Holland
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 23 Nov 2019 1:26 pm
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| I thought that was excellent C.E.....what a great memory for you! |
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2019 7:13 am
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C. E.,
I'm doing well and trying to do good.
Erv |
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David DeLoach
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2019 7:50 am
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| That was awesome! Made my day! |
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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 25 Nov 2019 6:02 am
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| Mike A Holland wrote: |
| I thought that was excellent C.E.....what a great memory for you! |
Thanks, Mike. Early memories mean a lot as we get older and reflect
on them. Thankfully, all of my brothers and sisters are still living, and
we often talk about our early lives when we get together.
C. E. Jackson
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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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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 25 Nov 2019 6:14 am
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| Erv Niehaus wrote: |
C. E.,
I'm doing well and trying to do good.
Erv |
Erv, glad you are doing well, and hope you are
still playing your steels.
A saying I heard recently is:
"Each day is the oldest we have ever been,
and the youngest we will ever be."
So, enjoy your music, and keep in touch.
C. E. Jackson
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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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David DeLoach
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 25 Nov 2019 12:33 pm
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| I've been singing RED RIVER VALLEY ever since I heard your recording... |
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Butch Mullen
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North Carolina, USA 28681
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Posted 25 Nov 2019 12:41 pm
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| My last birthday I had to get a burn permit to light all the candles!!! Butch in NC |
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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 26 Nov 2019 6:29 am
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| David DeLoach wrote: |
| I've been singing RED RIVER VALLEY ever since I heard your recording... |
David, it is a great old song. It was the first song I learned to play on
steel guitar. Here is a video of Marty Robbins, one of my favorites,
singing RED RIVER VALLEY. The words and melody kind of stay with you.
RED RIVER VALLEY
C. E. Jackson
| Butch Mullen wrote: |
| My last birthday I had to get a burn permit to light all the candles!!! Butch in NC |
All I can say is you are blessed. I don't have to get a burn permit yet, but the family has
to be careful where they light the candles so they don't set off the fire/smoke detectors.
C. E. Jackson
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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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Mark Helm
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 26 Nov 2019 11:58 am Rrv
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Red River Valley was the first song my steel guitar teacher, Jeff Kearns, had me learn...an arrangement by John Ely, as I recall. And now I have a better understanding of why he started me there.
I'm a relative newcomer (and barely 55), but as I've said a few times on this Forum, Mr. Jackson got me started: pure chance and luck led me to a youtube video of C.E.'s extensive lap steel collection and I became instantly obsessed. And it's been up-hill ever since.
So, again, thanks!!! And thanks for sharing the memories. They matter.
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Remington Steelmaster S8 w/ custom Steeltronics pickup. Vox MV-50 amplifier + an 1940's Oahu cab w/ 8" American Vintage speaker. J. Mascis Fender Squire Jazzmaster, Hofner Club bass, Ibanez AVN4-VMS Artwood Vintage Series Concert Size Acoustic Guitar. 1920s/30s Supertone Hawaiian-themed parlor guitar. Silvertone parlor guitar. |
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C. E. Jackson
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Posted 4 Dec 2019 7:06 pm Re: Rrv
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| Mark Helm wrote: |
Red River Valley was the first song my steel guitar teacher, Jeff Kearns, had me learn...an arrangement by John Ely, as I recall. And now I have a better understanding of why he started me there.
I'm a relative newcomer (and barely 55), but as I've said a few times on this Forum, Mr. Jackson got me started: pure chance and luck led me to a youtube video of C.E.'s extensive lap steel collection and I became instantly obsessed. And it's been up-hill ever since.
So, again, thanks!!! And thanks for sharing the memories. They matter. |
Thanks, Mark, for your kind comment.
C. E. Jackson
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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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Mark Helm
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2019 5:08 am Back atcha!
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What's the most recent steel you've purchased, C.E.?
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Remington Steelmaster S8 w/ custom Steeltronics pickup. Vox MV-50 amplifier + an 1940's Oahu cab w/ 8" American Vintage speaker. J. Mascis Fender Squire Jazzmaster, Hofner Club bass, Ibanez AVN4-VMS Artwood Vintage Series Concert Size Acoustic Guitar. 1920s/30s Supertone Hawaiian-themed parlor guitar. Silvertone parlor guitar. |
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