Blue Christmas - C6 lap steel 🎅

Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Bump for 2024!

I'm a little late for Christmas with this one... but Elvis is good any time of the year!

C6 tuning. The basic melody here, no frills or improv in this one.
I have tab for this in my "25 Songs" Lap Steel song book (see the link below). The tab is similar to what I'm playing here, but not exactly the same. I wrote the tab 14 years ago (hard to believe!) and I guess I've modified my style somewhat over the years, as we all do.

-----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCkhvzArpgs

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Bill Groner · From: QUAKERTOWN, PA

I'm a little late for Christmas with this one... but Elvis is good any time of the year!

Not late Doug, just a little early for 2024!
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David Matzenik · From: Cairns, on the Coral Sea

Great number all year round. Really swings. Very Happy

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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

I like your way of thinking, Bill!

Thanks David, I'm glad you dig it.
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Joe Cook · From: Lake Osoyoos, WA

Your books are what got me going with my obsession with lap steel, Doug. It's fun to learn these tunes and then expand with your own ideas. I play through all of these songs with your excellent backing tracks. Thanks Doug and Happy New Year!

Frank James Pracher · From: Michigan, USA

One of my favorites from that book! Awesome as always!
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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Thanks Joe and Frank. Happy New Year to you too. Very Happy

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Tony Oresteen · From: Georgia, USA

Doug,

It's never too late for one of your videos.

Nice job ! Very Happy

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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Thanks Tony Smile

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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Bump for 2024! 🎅
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Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

Nice playing, Doug. Is that a digital delay in the mix? That song is forever slightly tainted for me after the internet introduced me to the Porky Pig version. Smile

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Joe Elk · From: Ohio, USA

Nicely Played Doug!
Joe Elk

Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Thanks Andy and Joe. Yes, I have a little bit of delay on the steel. It “broadens” the sound (as Buddy Emmons used to say). And I’ve never heard the Porky Pig version of this song, thankfully! Smile

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Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

It's easily Googleable but better to remain pure of heart and pure of steel.
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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Yes, I'll pass on that one! I made the mistake of watching the "Ghost Chickens in the Sky" video and now I can get that stupid parody out of my mind.
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Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

Ghost Riders is another great song on steel. Am I right you posted a version some time ago?

Oh, and you can replace your chickens with Yuppies if desired ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzjNx-Nncoc
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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

Wow! Congrats and well-deserved, Doug. The way you play the steel obviously really reaches people and makes an impact. I've always found your playing inspiring.
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Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

Thanks, Andy. Yeah, I've reached a lot of people via YouTube. I currently have 166,000 subscribers, and get 1.3 million views per month.

I'm not playing out much anymore... just four gigs this entire year, and that's fine with me. At age 74, I'm no longer interested in hauling my gear around to play gigs. The thrill is long gone. But I do enjoy playing at home and making videos.
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