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Topic: Tv Opry Apr 6 |
Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 8 Apr 2002 1:32 pm |
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Billy
There's no chance of me losing my hair over very much, thanks to good genes. 
Nah, I don't take your comments "seriously" because they're not directed at me, but I think you made some serious put-downs of those steel players. I bet the fellas whose playing you described as "not steel playing" but more "like two cats fighting in my yard and maybe the cats would sound better," probably take their music, and sarcastic comments about it, very seriously.
I'm all for having "fun." I'm also an experienced performer, and I can tell you that if you're trying to be funny with "put-down" humor, it works best when the person you're attacking is yourself (like Rodney Dangerfield) rather than your audience, which probably includes players with better gigs and better chops.
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Herb Steiner
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Posted 8 Apr 2002 3:02 pm
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BC
Fair enough. I think we can agree to disagree on this one without too much problem. I too find that Rick and Buddy set the bar high enough for most of us to simply stare at.
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John Steele
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Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 8 Apr 2002 3:51 pm
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If playing ability alone gave someone the right to condemn others' efforts, then I guess we could expect Buddy or Tommy White to come on here and explain that we all suck.
I wouldn't expect that to happen though. Not only would it be unconstructive, but also ungracious. As with most pros, they'd know better.
They would also understand the pitfalls of live broadcasts, and why they are not a good measure of ability.
-John
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Theresa Galbraith
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Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2002 4:04 pm
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I can't let the guys that backed their bosses think they didn't do an outstanding job Saturday night! You guys did a great job! You should be proud! Theresa |
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Bowie Martin
From:
Wilson, NC USA 27896
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Posted 8 Apr 2002 6:02 pm
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| It's great to be able to enjoy the super sounds of the steel guitar, even though it might not be being played by Lloyd, John Hughey, Paul or Buddy. I enjoy the sound of the steel, not only in the more traditional country music that I love, but even some of that on the newer records. Music has changed, and senior citizens like myself don't always like change. But I drive a car to work (don't ride a horse there), and accept the change. Does not mean I don't like the great old music, where steel was often king. I certainly hope that most of us can enjoy the work of steelers that are not Emmons, Franklin, Day, Newman, etc., and if they can't they are probably fairly unhappy people. As for the Opry players, I enjoyed them all, even if they are not perfect; of course, we could write letters to the artists and suggest they drop the steel players, because we think they would sound better without them. That would really help further the steel go down the drain. Just about quit coming to this page because of the negative comments. I like to feel a little better when I sign off, not get a little more depressed. But then when I look at the number of "posts" of those being so negative, perhaps it indicates they just don't have anything else to do. |
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Barney Y. Miller
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Covington, GA, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2002 6:09 pm
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| I did listen to the opry Sat. nite from about 7:30 till 9:30. I listened carefully to the ones that were on during that time, I really enjoyed them all especially Billy Walker's version of "Behind Closed Doors". The steel players, whoever they are, did a jam-up job!!! I love country music and its really an extra treat to reconize the voice as well as the steel player..GO COUNTRY... |
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Kevin Post
From:
Nashville, TN, USA
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Posted 9 Apr 2002 2:11 pm
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B Cole,
I know those guys to be great steel players. Troy and Randy are true pros.
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 9 Apr 2002 3:36 pm
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Kevins should be the final comment to this post.
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kevin ryan
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San Marcos, California
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Posted 12 Apr 2002 8:32 am
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I rarely post to this forum but I "feel the need". You know it's like the drummer that tours with a comedian only doing rim shots to support the jokes, he's a great jazz drummer but he's feeding his family. An honorable occupation.
I'm not a huge fan of todays "top 40 country" but it is what it is. The joke is a nose hair like b cole, sitting in the cheap seats, taking shots at the guys that are getting the jobs done, satisfing their artists and record companies, not to mention, feeding their families.
A hack is a hack. Hacks always talk a big game.. |
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kevin ryan
From:
San Marcos, California
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Posted 12 Apr 2002 3:26 pm
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| Hey b cole....why don't you post a wav file of your playing, we all could use a good laugh....put your pickin' where your mouth is... |
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