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Topic: Jeannie Seely - Steel Player? |
Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 10:22 am |
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I can't help it, I really love Jeannie's voice, especialy when she does slow ballads like "Your Way, My Way" and "Darling, Are You Ever Coming Home" (and of course a lot more of Hank Cochran's tunes!  ). Her Monument albums from the late 60's have great steel playing on - does anybody know who played (Maybe the Big E?). I just listened to her shuffle version of "Mr. Record Man" and the steel playing really knocked me out! What a terrific version!
Any info?
Thanks, Walter
www.austriansteelguitar.at.tf
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Jason Powers
From:
Muncie, IN
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 2:12 pm
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Hi Walter,
I have a Jeannie Seely LP on Monument titled "Thanks Hank!" (SLP 18073) released in or around 1967. I THINK it might be Hal Rugg on that one. I also have one of Hank Cochran's LPs on Monument and also Dolly Parton's first LP on Monument "Hello, I'm Dolly" (SLP 18085) released in 1967, and it sounds like Hal on these too, but I'm not real sure, but I recognize some of his famous "Loretta Lynn licks" in a lot of the songs so I'll wager that it is Hal. By the way, where would I find Jeannie's shuffle version of "Mr. Record Man"? I would like to try and find it. Thanks Jason |
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Buddy Emmons
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Hermitage, TN USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 3:21 pm
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Hi Walter; it’s me again.  I recorded with Jeannie in the sixties starting with her first single, “Don’t Touch Me.” An album or two followed that but I couldn’t tell you the names of them.
First it was Dottie and now Jeannie. We meet in the strangest places don’t we?
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 4:00 pm
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Jeannie Seely is second ONLY to Connie Smith in my book. She is an incredible country singer. Her "Don't touch me" is my all time favorite of all her classics.
And now to find my idol played on that; well...it does not get any better than that.
To hear it, click on the link below, scroll down to "Real Country Page 9", then scroll down to the song.
http://recordlady.webgcs.com/main2.htm
Wow!
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 4:21 pm
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It has been said that Don't Touch Me shows a player that not playing also has an effect. Buddy does just enough in the song to give it what it needs. To many times we players have a tendency to overplay.
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 6:15 pm
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Carl-What a coincidence! Ditto here. Connie Smith then Jeane Seeley are my favoirte two country female singers.....al..
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Jerry Van Hoose
From:
Wears Valley, Tennessee
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 6:48 pm
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| Fortunately, I've had the opportunity to play steel for Jeannie Seely and not only have I found her to be an incredible entertainer with a beautiful voice, but also always a very nice and gracious lady. [This message was edited by Jerry Van Hoose on 16 June 2004 at 08:06 AM.] |
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Ken Lang
From:
Simi Valley, Ca
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 7:24 pm
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I worked off and on for several years with Jeannie's brother, Bernie, a guitar player. He acknowledged her but never made a big thing about being related to her.
He had some fun stories about the times he went and visited her and of course got the royal treatment. He retired and moved away and I haven't seen him for a few years, but I'm sure it runs in the family. You just couldn't help but like the guy. |
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Eric West
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 9:51 pm
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I believe I heard a Midnite Record spot last year with her backed by Mr E and I was taken with her laughter. Like a aplash of cool water on a hot day. Sounded like somebody that must have been a blast to work with.
Humor seems to be about half of it.
She still had a great voice.
EJL
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Lynn Owsley
From:
Hendersonville, Tennessee
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Posted 16 Jun 2004 7:56 am
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Jeannie Seely and Jack Greene have a live recorded performance at the Grand Old Opry from 1974
featuring forum member, Ron Elloitt(could it be Elliott?)playing some great steel guitar,on Kardina Label which is available from Ernest Tubb Record Shops that has some mighty fine playing on it.Jimmy Dry is also featured here playing 5 string fiddle,Bobby Whitton playing guitar and banjo( I have forgiven Bobby for the banjo),Jerry Whitehurst,piano Don Lacy,Drums and Noel Stanley,Bass,this is a classic some of you may want to check out.They had one of the best road shows working at the time.
Buddy, Johnny Bush once told me of the time that you and he joined Jeannie to arrange"Don't Touch Me", prior to recording it, and said you all spent the time with it because you all felt that it could be a classic, and you were right. |
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