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Topic: Cherokee Fiddle |
Rick Morris
From: Toledo,Ohio
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Posted 14 Feb 2000 6:39 pm
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I've just been digging through some old cassettes that I recorded back in the early to mid 80's, and came across this tune. Kinda sounds like Johnny lee, but I'm not sure. Anyone know for sure who sang it? Also, who played steel on it? Great sounding stuff! I'd sure appreciate any help finding out. Thanks. |
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David Wright
From: Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Posted 14 Feb 2000 7:08 pm
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Rick,
Yes Jonny Lee did it but not sure who played steel. |
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Bo Borland
From: South Jersey -
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Posted 15 Feb 2000 3:33 am
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did'nt Michael Martin Murphy cover that too?? |
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Steve Hinson
From: Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2000 4:43 am
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Sounds JUST LIKE Sneeky Pete to me... |
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Chip Fossa
From: Monson, MA, USA (deceased)
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Posted 15 Feb 2000 5:59 am
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Yeah...I used to play it years ago around Seattle area...Michael Murphy penned the
tune, and it was featured in that big blockbuster, that probably kicked off 'yuppie country music', "URBAN COWBOY".
Johnny Lee, indeed, had a hit with it. |
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John Macy
From: Rockport TX/Denver CO
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Posted 15 Feb 2000 8:33 am
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Actually, Michael Murphey wrote and recorded the original version in 1976 (I played steel on that version).
Johnny Lee had the cover that was the bigger hit from the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack, produced by John Boylan, and Steve gets the prize--Sneeky Pete on steel. |
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Chip Fossa
From: Monson, MA, USA (deceased)
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Posted 16 Feb 2000 2:12 am
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Allright Johnny M......I knew that was you on the 1st recording. Where ya been hiding?
Good to here from ya again. |
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Eddie Sterling
From: Longview,Texas,Harrison
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Posted 16 Feb 2000 7:03 pm
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I have a 45 record of Johnny Lee singing
Cherokee Fiddle recorded at Gilley's Recording Studio in Pasadena, Tx. The steel
player on this record is Bob Tuttle. I believe this recording was done before the Urban Cowboy cut. |
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