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Topic: Buck Reid--Lyle Lovett--A&E Live Request |
Fred Shannon
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Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 28 Dec 2003 11:37 am |
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Let there be no doubt, our own Buck Reid drove the rivits in the big boat of the Lyle Lovett, A&E Live Request show recently. If you missed it, you missed out of the methods and tonal quality the pedal steel guitar can be made to contain.
Buck absolutely killed every song that was played by the band, dressed to the nines. Man they looked sharp. I didn't see one single gentleman or lady that had the knees out of their jeans or their belly button showing. One hell of a show put on by a class individual who just happens to hail from this state.
I'm of the opinion that we missed some of Buck's stupendous efforts because of a commercial break, but at the end of that break we were treated to an exhibition of "how it's supposed to be done" by Buck.
It was also kinda' nice to hear Lyle acknowledge Buck by name and home town. What a show.
Damn, don't bandmembers kinda' look nice dressed in suits and ladies that can wear dresses and "really sing" in a fashion that every word can be understood? To me this performance exemplifies what we maybe should all be about; respect for the individuals and even more respect for the music we do.
Buck you belong somewhere else, you're too good for this planet. Thanks for putting it on the line and then coming through like the pro you are. 
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The spirit be with you!
If it aint got a steel, it aint real
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Bobby Bowman
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Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 28 Dec 2003 1:39 pm
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'Ol Buck (  ) is about as good as it gets. Both as an individual and as a picker. An absolute "perfect" example of what a human being as well as a steel guitar player should be. I love Buck!!!
And,,,,it was a super show by Buck and all the musicians and singers. That upright bass player just knocked me out too.
BB
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If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good!
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Jeff Bradshaw
From:
Leslieville, Alberta - Canada
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Posted 28 Dec 2003 1:40 pm
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| I was lucky enough to see the show mentioned in this post. It was an all round excellent show as it featured finely dressed musicians who could play & sing very well. I enjoyed the show greatly. Best regards. ..jeff bradshaw |
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 28 Dec 2003 6:36 pm
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Fred-Sorry,I missed it. I didn't know it was on.......Happy New Year....al
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Buck Reid
From:
Nashville,TN
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Posted 28 Dec 2003 10:58 pm
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| I hardly feel that i deserve this praise but i certainly do appreciate it very much! I'm still tryin' to catch up to my heroes(Buddy 'E',Jimmy Day,Curly,Jimmie Crawford,Lloyd,John,Paul,Tommy) and a few others who have had tremendous influence on me. Thanks Fred,Bobby and all....and best wishes for a great holiday season! [This message was edited by Buck Reid on 29 December 2003 at 08:43 AM.] [This message was edited by Buck Reid on 29 December 2003 at 08:44 AM.] |
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Larry Miller
From:
Dothan AL,USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2003 4:52 am
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Buck, I saw the show, you played great! Also, I am glad you were up front, and not hidden in the shadows. One thing though, when you do the "Church" song, brother, you've got to clap them hands like you mean it!!  Larry |
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Buck Dilly
From:
Branchville, NJ, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Dec 2003 6:07 am
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| The entire band was outstanding. Buck was no exception. |
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Gary Preston
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2003 1:51 pm
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| To many other instruments and not enough ''steel''. But thats only my openion ! You mean you have to tune those things ? I thought that all steels stayed in tune then you weld them ! So much for my ''funnin''. It was a good show . We need more like it with the musicians dressed nice . I really do'nt like to see the stars with holes in their blue jeans , even if that is the ''style'' . Who invented such a dumb thing anyway ? You are a ''pro'' so look like one . Boy am i in for it now . But thats ok . G.P. |
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Don Discher
From:
Sault Ste Marie,Ontario,Canada
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Posted 30 Dec 2003 3:14 pm
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| It was a great show,great musicians but as Gary says too many musicians to really hear what they can do.what steel I did hear was great,maybe a little less piano and more steel and fiddle would be nice.The guy playing the stand-up bass sure knew his stuff,all in all a great show. |
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Scott Henderson
From:
Camdenton, Missouri, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2003 11:57 am
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I saw the show and it was great..I have realized through threads on this forum that BUck was one of the first nashvile pickers i ever met. I was 18 and we did a warm up for john anderson in guymon OK. buck was playing a black emmons and was wearing this little straw hat. And was one of the nicest guys I had ever met we had a great time that night. used to have a couple of pics around here somewhere. Buck you were a big influence on me. I called jimmy crawfords house and he had you play the JCH for me. didn't even realize til someone mentioned you played for john that you were the guy I met in guymon.then i saw you on A&E. Good memories. jsut my thoughts...
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Steelin' away in the ozarks and life,
Scott
www.scottyhenderson.com
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Buck Reid
From:
Nashville,TN
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Posted 31 Dec 2003 9:53 pm
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First of all to Larry: you don't know me that well.....brother!
And to Gary and Don: It's great to be part of a show in which the emphasis is on the song you're playing,the Artist who's singing it,and the musicians you're working with. It's not just about Steel Guitar! That's what Steel Guitar shows are for!!! However....i do thank you for your kind words.
To Scott: Your comments bring back fond memories and i thank you for remembering and your kind remarks! Those were care free days with out a doubt. Any chance of finding those pic's and perhaps sending one of them to me? Thanks in advance!![This message was edited by Buck Reid on 31 December 2003 at 09:58 PM.] |
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Fred Shannon
From:
Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Jan 2004 8:29 am
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Well, an agreement to disagree is always a viable choice to any given situation. I disagree with some when they indicate that Buck Reid is "no exception". To all us "Old Phartts", a musician who continues to improve their technique with each and every performance is an "exception". They come far too few for my take. Buck Reid knows what it means to be a "sideman". His performances, and I've seen a few, certainly indicate he's aware that his major job on the bandstand is to make the singer look his/her best, and he does that with out "stars in his eyes".
Too, lots of folks don't realize that Lovett has more "cojones" than most country singers in that he went with the "Big Band Concept", vis-a-vis Bob Wills and others, and I personally believe he does it well. Personal experience brings to the fore, for that genre to succeed the musicians have to know when to play their butts off and when to stick the instrument under their arm. Lovett's Big Band musicians seem to have that situation well in hand. I personally think our friend Buck Reid is the epitome of that concept.
Besides that Buck is a friend to all who have contacted him. "Aloof" is not a word in his vocabulary. I wouldn't have started this thread had I thought differently. In short, keep playing Buck, I'll listen and enjoy.
Fred
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The spirit be with you!
If it aint got a steel, it aint real
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