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Topic: un-related questions (BE, Joaquin, ect.) |
Cody Campbell
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Posted 17 May 2005 11:09 am |
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I've seen it written many times here that one of the great things about this forum is the exchange of useful information. I was wondering about some things and thought maybe one of you would kindly inform me. These questions are completely unrelated to each other, but I'd rather keep them all here than have to address every inquiry in a different post. Any reply would be appreciated.
Two questions about the big E:
1. Does anyone know exactly how old Emmons was when played in Jimmy Dickens' band? (I'm sure he was pretty young). I've been listening to the "four-wheel-drive" disc of the double-LP, steel-guitar-record-club release No.5, (the other album's "s.g. jazz"). I know that several of the really swingin' tunes on that compilation disc were recorded by Dickens' group. (Just curious of Buddy's age at the time).
2. I just recently heard George Jones' cut of "I love you because." I'm assuming Emmons plays the 1/2-break there. Correct me if I'm wrong.
3. Speaking of George Jones...who played on the Bob Wills covers he did. Charleton??
4. Final question. Who played six-string on the Joaquin Murphy album. (Not "Murph," but the other self-titled album). I bought the tape as I joined the forum, and hadn't previously heard of Joaquin. The lead picker sounds fantastic. I'm probably way off about this, but to my un-trained ear it sounds like it may be the likes of Bobby Caldwell or perhaps even the great Leon Rhodes. Probably not, though. Please Enlighten me.
5. Sorry, that wasn't the last question, I just thought of another one. Speaking of non-pedal, Do most non-pedalers use a volume pedal? It seems like most players still would, but since it's so much less laborious to carry, people might want to keep it as self-contained as possible, (besides necessities like amp, 1/4-inch cable, bar, picks). Just wondering. I'm a little interested in non-pedal as a potential player. I'm already a pianist though, and I'm sure I oughtta stick to what I know, and master that first, but people are always telling me, "You love steel so much, just learn to play the thing." Any advice?
Well, sorry about the 5-point quiz. Maybe I'll send a prize to whoever replies. Set of picks, maybe? strings? (probably not strings, you guys got like 50 on some guitars). Or maybe I'll just buy your CD. (Only if all five are answered, though!!) 
Thanks,
Cody
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Michael Johnstone
From:
Sylmar,Ca. USA
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Posted 17 May 2005 11:41 am
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I can answer 2 of your questions. The guitarist on the Murphey record you're talking about was indeed Leon Rhodes - at least that's what Joaquin told me.Also of note is that Buddy Emmons played bass on that record.He also siad that the ryhthm guitarist on that session was the steel player for Mel Tillis - which I believe would have been Terry Bethel at that time(mid 70s). That record was cut in one day BTW.
Most,if not all - including myself - of the non-pedal players I've seen use a volume pedal. Interestingly,Murphey used one back when he played his T-8 Bigsby,but later when he played pedals,he did not. Mostly I think because he used both feet so much on the pedals it just got in his way - besides,his technique was so fine tuned and he had so much dynamics in his hands,he really didn't need one. The "Murph" CD I produced shortly before his death in 1999 is a case in point. -MJ- |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 17 May 2005 11:56 am
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Mike I had no idea he didn't use a volume pedal on that cd..
Speaks volumes! |
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Cody Campbell
From:
Nashville, Tennessee
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Posted 17 May 2005 1:10 pm
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BE on bass?? Hee hee hee. 
I had wondered who elso was on the record, but I never expected THAT. (The drummer is great too, and not a bad keyboardist either).
Tell me the entire personell of that great album if you know it. |
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 17 May 2005 3:05 pm
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Buddy was born in 1937,so he was under 21. He joined Ernest Tubb in 1958. I think he played for Jimmy in 55.
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1985 Emmons push-pull,Evans SE200,Hilton pedal, Jag Wire Strings
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 17 May 2005 3:07 pm
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Buddy was 18 when he came to Nashville with Jimmy Dickens.
Mike |
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Cody Campbell
From:
Nashville, Tennessee
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Posted 18 May 2005 8:24 am
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The info is much appreciated, guys. Michael was especially informative, and thanks go to Craig as well.
Mike, thanks for the answer, but I'd buy YOUR CD's anyway. (I told Bobbe Seymour that you gig more than anyone I know of. I don't frequent broadway too often, but if I did I'd offer to lug your steel and amp everywhere just to hear your playing. I only knew how often you played (for tips) just from seeing your schedule. By the way, you ought to have whoever does your freeweb update that sometime, if you ever find out far enough in advance when/where you play).
Thanks a bunch everyone,
-Cody |
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Ernie Renn
From:
Brainerd, Minnesota USA
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 18 May 2005 5:44 pm
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Thanks Cody. You're right about the website. My wife handles that but with our schedules the last few weeks have kept her from it. I promise starting in June it will be updated.
The Broadway jobs are just a part of the things I do. I don't list things like sessions on there.
Mike |
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Dean Dobbins
From:
Rome, Ilinois, U.S.A. * R.I.P.
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Posted 18 May 2005 7:21 pm
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Buddy also did some fantastic Bass work on "It's My Lazy Day", from Darrell McCall's "Lilly Dale" album.
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 22 May 2005 10:58 pm
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O.k. Cody, the website has been updated. The only thing she's going to do now is update the photo page. Thanks for the heads up.
Mike Sweeney www.freewebs.com/steelguitarmusic/ |
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