the answer....

Ricky Littleton · From: Steely-Eyed Missile Man from Cocoa Beach, Florida USA

This song answers (in my opinion) why we choose this incredible instrument. The lyrics backed by Mr. Dicky Overbey just literally cut me to the bone!!!

Ricky...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_m_iLLqey8
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Ron Whitworth · From: Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!

Thanks for posting that link Ricky.
A really good sing that Dickey just sends over the top with his great emotional playing !!!!!
Superb as everything I have heard Dickey play !!!
Thanks .. Ron
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Peer Desmense · From: Netherlands

Music can say more than words!

Incredible this piece of art.

Peer

Richard Damron · From: Gallatin, Tennessee, USA (deceased)

Is that "City Lights" in disquise?

Nonevermind. Dickey's playing will tear your heart out.

Roger Rettig · From: Naples, FL

Dickey is one of the great players, no doubt, but that was just a bit too maudlin for me!
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Barry Blackwood · Posted 13 Jan 2010 8:07 am

Roger Rettig · From: Naples, FL

Phew!!! Thanks, Barry - I thought I was going to get roasted for the insensitive, unappreciative slob that I am, as well as getting my Forum membership revoked!
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Larry Self · From: Spring City, Tn. Bledsoe * R.I.P.

Hello Ricky. you have great taste in music. Dicky O. is one of the best. larry

Danny Bates · From: Fresno, CA. USA

It reminded me of records they used to play during intermission at the drive-in theaters in the 60's and 70's.

I'm sure he played it exactly the way she wanted it and probably nailed it on the first take. Smile

I really liked it but I'm a sucker for a crying steel guitar anyway..... He sure proves what an expressive musical instrument a pedal steel is.

If you've ever heard the words... "The snack bar is closing in ten minutes", you probably know what I'm talking about. Laughing

Greg Wisecup · From: Troy, Ohio

Mr. Overby has been has been accused of "Overplaying" before on this forum. First let me say; where else are you going to get 63 awesome licks in one song?

And this next statement is not pointed at anyone in particular but; I find it odd that some can always find ways to criticize some of the greatest steel guitar talent of our time who has been there and done that and still is doing it.
Do you have the resume to justify your critique of a seasoned veteran like Dickey Overby? Just my thoughts as were yours.
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Dick Sexton · From: Greenville, Ohio

Sorry, just had to look it up...

MAUDLIN-
adj: sentimental, tearful, mushy (informal), soppy (Brit. informal), weepy (informal), slushy (informal), mawkish, lachrymose, icky (informal), overemotional as in, He turned maudlin after three drinks.

Brint Hannay · From: Maryland, USA

What does anyone's resume have to do with anything?

Greg, if you don't play fiddle (if you do, substitute an instrument you don't play), or play it but not all that well, or have not played it much professionally-- does that mean you're not entitled to have, and express if you want to, an opinion about anyone's fiddle playing, because you don't have a resume as a fiddle player to "justify" your opinion?

Just my thoughts as were yours. Smile

Roger Rettig · From: Naples, FL

I only said I didn't much care for it - this place gets worse every day! Maybe someone should post a list of the players that we are not supposed to criticise! I LOVE D.O.'s playing normally, and he certainly executes this in an accomplished manner - I just thought there was too much filling and it was a bit slushy; I disliked the song, too.

As Brint said, it matters not whether I'm good, bad, or even a non-player. To clarify - I don't need ANY kind of 'resume' to proffer an opinion on a piece of music, art or literature; no-one here cares what I think, I realise, but still I persevere, and 'post' anyway!

I've had a couple of unpleasant PeMs, too - I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised after previous experiences with this Forum.

Come on, guys - lighten up!
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Dick Sexton · From: Greenville, Ohio

Roger, Mauldin? No he doesn't remind me of Carl Mauldin at all. Did he play steel? Winking

Barry Blackwood · Posted 13 Jan 2010 3:15 pm

Greg, I didn't say it wasn't any good, I just said I didn't like it, so pardon me for expressing my opinion. I still don't like it.

Don Discher · From: Sault Ste Marie,Ontario,Canada

The song is about the STEEL guitar, what did you expect to hear, BANJO and HARMONICA ? I didn't really care for the song either but there's definetly some nice steel playin". Most comments on here are about not enough steel in the mix.

Danny Bates · From: Fresno, CA. USA

Roger said:

chris ivey · From: california (deceased)

wow...i'm glad i didn't listen to the clip....i might have had an opinion about it.

Danny Bates · From: Fresno, CA. USA

When Chris Ivey is afraid of voicing his opinion things are getting way too serious around here! Laughing

If you didn't like it, we'd have to send the Forum Cops after you...

Jim Hartley · From: SC/TN

OK OK, I didn't like it.

chris ivey · From: california (deceased)

thanx danny...the captain on the right needs to teach me some manners!

James Morehead · From: Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.

Superb job, as nobody but Mr. Overby can do. Dickey's playing is perfect for this song. Thanx for posting this link. Cool

Georg Sørtun · From: Mandal, Agder, Norway

Excellent playing, but totally overdone IMO. I probably wouldn't have bothered with the steel guitar at all if that style had dominated on country recordings around the time I started playing string instruments.

If I want sentimental sounds on steel, I rather go in this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK5ROydJFTE
...a bit more controlled direction.

Ernest Cawby · From: Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.

Just send those cops after me.

ern

Rick Campbell · From: Sneedville, TN, USA

I think this song is corny. The lyrics killed it for me. Sort of reminds me of singing Kum Bay Ya around the campfire and roasting marshmellows. I always enjoy Dicky's playing. Kimberley is a good singer. I've heard her on some good stuff. Smile

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