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Topic: Smiley Roberts Makes Us Smile |
Jody Carver
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Mark van Allen
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Watkinsville, Ga. USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2005 12:16 pm |
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The last thing I clicked on before checking in over here was another "zany" email from Smiley. I never know what's going to fly out of my inbox... Jody, I don't know if Smiley's gifted you with his collection of past country recordings, but you need to bug him for that one too. A great player as well as a world class nut. Love ya S...
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Stop by the Steel Store at: www.markvanallen.com
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Joey Ace
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 14 Jun 2005 2:39 pm
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Smiley was kind enough to call my wife Sally last week and play Happy Birthday on Dobro for her.
He even had the day right! hmmmmmmm.....
Whattaguy!
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Roy Ayres
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Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Jun 2005 2:48 pm
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Smiley brings a smile to every one he comes in contact with. When he walks down the street in Nashville, literally everyone he passes smiles. (A few of them even laugh out loud.)
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Visit my Web Site at RoysFootprints.com
Browse my Photo Album and be sure to sign my Guest Book.
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Joe Casey
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Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 14 Jun 2005 2:50 pm
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Now it looks like I'll have to buy him a bigger hat... 
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Smiley 22-9 Crank&pull&push pro model Deluxe with auto string changer.500ft. roll.
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Russ Hicks
From:
Pegram, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2005 7:17 pm
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| Smiley is also a singer......I have an autographed copy of his vocal CD from a while back...it's aptly called 'SMILEY ROBERTS SINGS-WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT'----a real 'wax to watch'. |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 14 Jun 2005 7:59 pm
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Hi Russ
I have that cd and its really cool..see you in November buddy..  |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 4:44 am
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| A bump for a great friend and steel player. |
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John Heinrich
From:
Whites Creek, TN, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2005 5:12 am
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Here's a big bump for Smiley!!
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John
www.johnheinrich.com
10 2001 Excel,
Double 10 1974 MSA
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 6:05 am
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| When you're Smiling,The whole world Smiles with YOU. |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 8:34 am
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Smiley was gracious enough to send me some of his Musik.
i knew the cat's a riot, but i was'nt ROTFLMAO when i was listenin' to his chops.
you go Smiley ! 
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Smiley Roberts
From:
Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 9:39 am
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Thank you Jody,& all,for the very kind words. I really appreciate them.
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©¿© It don't mean a thang,
mm if it ain't got that twang.
www.ntsga.com
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 10:32 am
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| moving to Steel Players |
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Butch Foster
From:
Pisgah, Alabama, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 6:32 pm
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| Smiley, I really appreciate your posts. As Jody asked, do you have some units for sale? Thanks for all the information and smiles you give us all! |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 7:48 pm
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Im laughing because I made a deal with Smiley and we traded one of his cd's with me for a copy of the Hot Club Of America.Thanks to a great steel player and a GREAT pal to have.I never traded for a cd,but this I couldnt resist.
Thank you Smiley and empty your mail box,its FULL 
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Bob Hempker
From:
Goodlettsville, TN.
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Posted 16 Jun 2005 9:09 pm
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I met Smiley in the late '60's, when he was with the Compton Brothers. I was highly impressed with his playing, and learned to love him as a person. Yes, he has one of the best senses of humor I've ever encountered. I laugh at the emails he sends me, and look forward to each and every one of them. Smiley is a "Class Act" in every sense of the word.
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Joe Casey
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Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 17 Jun 2005 5:23 am
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Smiley is simply just "one of a kind". (Phew thank someone for that).Actually a lot of people don't take him too seriously because he is always trying and succeeds in making someone smile. If for no other reason he deserves the SMiley logo for that.A lot of people don't realize that Smiley only had one job and it was a short one before he got into Music.He has succeeded in playing music and only music for 50 plus years. Smiley has spent his life doing what many wish they could have...(figure that one out)His timing is impecable,The other day as I was about to hit a key shot off a par three in a golf match..My cell phone went off and you guessed it ,it was Smiley..After a few minute conversation I did hit the green with my tee shot,and then missed a birdie putt, then I missed the par putt. But Smiley made me Smile...he also made me cry as I paid out the 10 bucks I lost for the match. However as long as I don't lose a great friend he can call me anytime.Well there is one time I'd prefer he wouldn't, but I won't get into that.
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Smiley 22-9 Crank&pull&push pro model Deluxe with auto string changer.500ft. roll.
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Ted Solesky
From:
Mineral Wells, Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2005 7:52 am
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| I'm glad that I had to opportunity to meet Smiley here in Tx. A good friend to have. |
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Daryl Stogner
From:
San Diego, CA * R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Jun 2005 8:00 am
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Smiley was kind enough to play on my last session and his steel work was just so good and just right. We did several old songs like When My Dreamboat Comes Home, T for Texas, Yes Sir and some that I wrote. The guy did so much in the tracks he had, I can't wait to do another album for more...C6 on an E9...that's what he did.
Go to my website if you want to hear some of it....
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Daryl Stogner
ShoBud Pro I, Peavey stereo power amp with Black Widows, ProFex II,
Corona warm or cold.
My Website: Click to Visit
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GaryHoetker
From:
Bakersfield, CA, USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2005 9:20 am
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| Knowing I was a fan of Wynn Stewart from the Forum, Smiley, not knowing me from Adam, called me out of the blue one evening to talk about Wynn, Buck, and the good ole days. That conversation lasted about 45 minutes.I felt like I knew him my entire life. He has many, many friends and is constantly lifting up others. That says alot about him. I hope to get to meet him someday soon. God Bless Smiley. |
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