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Topic: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother on the steel and sax |
Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 9 Dec 2023 9:24 am |
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During my years in Omaha, I visited Boys Town and vividly remember the famous statue of the two boys with the inscription, "He Ain't Heavy, Father. He's My Brother." Of course, the Hollies' hit song of the same name was probably inspired by the statue's sentiment. Hope you enjoy my instrumental version of the song, with its message of lending a helping hand.
Happy Holidays,
Chuck
https://chucklettes.com/music |
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Greg Forsyth
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2023 12:42 pm
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| Fantastic! Thanks for the music and story, Chuck. Did you play the sax as well as the steel? |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 10 Dec 2023 7:04 am
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| Hi Greg. Yes, that's me on the tenor sax, the "Horn of Plenty." |
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Joe Krumel
From:
Hermitage, Tn.
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Posted 10 Dec 2023 9:46 am
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| Nice job.very cool song. |
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James Holland
From:
Alabama, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2023 11:51 am
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| Very nice - I just played a gig with steel and tenor sax. Glad to know another steel/sax member is here! PS - for bar gigs, I'm playing a 60's King 615, setup is a Runyon #7 Quantum, #2 Plasticover. This mouthpiece and sax get along superbly. |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 12 Dec 2023 1:45 pm
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Thanks, James and Joe. I always liked the Hollies' version, especially this time of the year.
James, small world-I have an old King Super 20 and use a Berg Larsen mouthpiece. Funny to talk sax gear on the Steel Guitar Forum.
Happy Holidays,
Chuck |
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2023 9:29 am
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Awesome Chuck as usual, you have always had a great ear for songs to be played on the steel. I look forward to hearing them and let you know that your work does not go on dear ears!
Merry Christmas!
_________________
Regards, Craig
I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.
Today is tomorrow's Good ol' days |
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Steven Meyrich
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 14 Dec 2023 10:00 am
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Nice work Chuck and thanks for sharing it!
Steve |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 15 Dec 2023 7:29 am
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Thanks, Steve and Craig. Glad you guys like my arrangement of the old tune.
Craig, I sure miss the friendship and music at the PSGA shows. I spent many hours talking and listening to some of the great players of the day.
Chuck |
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2023 8:51 am
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| Thank you Chuck for sharing your music. Great stuff on your page. |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 20 Dec 2023 8:21 am
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Hi Larry. Glad that you are enjoying the music.
Happy Merry,
Chuck |
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Tony Smart
From:
Harlow. Essex. England
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Posted 21 Dec 2023 5:59 am
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| The way things are going nowadays that song will soon be retitled "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Mother" ........ |
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