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Topic: Funny How Time Slips Away- Jimmy Day |
Chris Templeton
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The Green Mountain State
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Doug Earnest
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Branson, MO USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2012 8:19 pm |
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| And he didn't need a bunch of levers and a rack of equipment and a $500 volume pedal to do it either. |
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Chris Templeton
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The Green Mountain State
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Posted 24 Dec 2012 8:30 pm
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Yes. One time, after listening to Jimmy at The Broken Spoke, in Austin, in the 90's and he was carrying his steel out. and I just had to relieve him of his carrying duty because that was Jimmy. That blue Sho~Bud sure was heavy.
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Ray Anderson
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Jenkins, Kentucky USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 3:38 pm
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Nooby here, Can someone tell me how he is getting that lick @1:41. Been hunting for this lick awhile now.  |
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Buck Reid
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Nashville,TN
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 4:21 pm
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Hi Ray... try strings 3&5 at the 5th fret and follow the melody down. That should get you in the ball park.
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Buck Reid
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Nashville,TN
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 4:28 pm
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I loved Jimmy Day and his playing! He was all about melody and pouring his heart into it... not to mention being a pioneer. Got to hang with him a little and it was always an unforgettable experience. Long live Jimmy Day!!
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Ray Anderson
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Jenkins, Kentucky USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 6:49 pm
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I would love to be able to play this melody. I'm trying to pick it apart even now. This could take awhile. Anybody that wants to pitch in and help I won't turn it down.  Probably won't live long enough to have that kind of tone and technique, but I play for my own amusement and I am easily amused.  |
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Buck Reid
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Nashville,TN
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 7:37 pm
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Ray... I just tried to help you. Seriously... try it.
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Ray Anderson
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Jenkins, Kentucky USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 8:12 pm
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Yes you did Buck, I'm trying to pull it together I can't seem to get some of his pulls, not sure of what he' doing with his peddles and levers. But I'm working on it. It's one of those tunes that when you hear it you can't get it out of your head. Beautiful!  When you said follow the melody down, is that a scale you were refering to that goes with 3&5 on the 5th? |
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Russ Wever
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Kansas City
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 9:19 pm
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| not sure of what he' doing with his peddles and levers. |
rest assured that on that album, he
ain't got any changes you ain't got.
~rw
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Russ Wever
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Kansas City
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Posted 26 Dec 2012 9:19 pm
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| not sure of what he' doing with his peddles and levers. |
rest assured that on that album, he
ain't got any changes you ain't got.
~rw
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Buck Reid
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Nashville,TN
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Posted 27 Dec 2012 5:39 am
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Ray, assuming you're playing an "Emmons" setup...the lick is strings 3&5 at the 5th fret with A&B pedals down... release pedals A&B at the 5th fret... slide down to third fret... then down to open position re-engaging A&B pedals. The lick is a partial scale, 4,3,2 until you get to the open position and the chord progression is E to A or 2 to 5 but remember... think melody. 
*If you're playing a "Day" setup insert pedals B&C in place of A&B.
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 27 Dec 2012 6:16 am
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| Ray Anderson wrote: |
| I can't seem to get some of his pulls, not sure of what he' doing with his peddles and levers. |
From what I'm hearing, the whole song is just A&B pedals. No levers. I think the whole album (Steel & Strings) is just A,B,&C.  |
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Dave Zirbel
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Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2012 6:55 am
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8 strings (no chromatics on top) three pedals and no levers - D9, from what I've heard. 
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Ray Minich
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Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 27 Dec 2012 7:14 am
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The tune is from his LP "Steel and Strings". A must have in any steeler's collection. I think it was made around 1961?
I like finding Jimmy Day's work on the older '50s and 60's Nashville products. It's gotta be him on the likes of George Jones' "Talk to me oh lonesome heart", and Patsy Cline's "Lovin' in Vain".
It just never gets boring. Each time I hear his steel accompaniment it's just as ear grabbing as the first time..
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Ray Anderson
From:
Jenkins, Kentucky USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2012 7:49 am
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| Some may find this to be "old hat" but to me at the end of my 2nd year into this it is the pinnacle of where I want to be. As I listen, I can hear the voice and words of the melody every time he hits the strings and I'm drawn like moth to the flame. I hear what I think is some vloume pedal technique. I guess I'm in for a ride 'cause I'm going to learn this. Thanks to everyone for the help, just hang on 'cause it ain't over yet. |
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Ben Jones
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2012 10:05 am
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| Ray Anderson wrote: |
| Some may find this to be "old hat" but to me at the end of my 2nd year into this it is the pinnacle of where I want to be. |
Ray , this is where we would ALL like to be.
No one but Jimmy Day could play like that tho. No one could play with as much emotion....even a simple phrase is gut wrenching coming from his hands.
Steel and Strings IS the best steel album ever.
If you are trying to learn anything from it and by all means you should, be advised that its recording speed has been altered in some way, slowed down or sped up a tiny bit so that it is off pitch. Forumite, Earnest Bovine once calculated the exact percent it was off pitch, I'm sure a fourm search would reveal that info for someone patient enough to search for it.
Good luck Ray, and dont be discouraged. |
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Paul Graupp
From:
Macon Ga USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2012 9:53 am
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On the Facebook page for Buddy Emmons, there is a thread talking about Jimmy's grave in Texas and how it has no marker. The Forum responded to a similar situation for Lil' Roy Wiggins and if it starts one for Jimmy I will surely contribute to it.
Regards Paul |
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Ron Brennan
From:
Orlando, Florida, USA; Formerly, Edison, NJ
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Posted 29 Dec 2012 10:45 am No Head Stone for Jimmy Day?
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Paul,
It this is true, I think we would all be shocked!!
Further, if it turns out to be there is no Head Stone for Jimmy Day's grave because of lack of funds, I too will join you in a heartbeat in contributing to such a "Head Stone" fund.
I hope there is a rational explanation for this, were it to be true. Jimmy Day is a Hall of Famer and more, Nuff' Said!!!... TX
Rgds,
Ron
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Ben Jones
From:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2012 1:19 pm
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god rest his soul |
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Ray Anderson
From:
Jenkins, Kentucky USA
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Posted 29 Dec 2012 1:49 pm
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I would think that he is held in higher regard than that. I mean no disrespect. Just sayin'.  |
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Ron Brennan
From:
Orlando, Florida, USA; Formerly, Edison, NJ
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Posted 30 Dec 2012 11:34 am Jimmy Day Memorial
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Thank you Ben for taking the time to follow up.
Ray, I think you are right on point!! 
But, I also take comfort knowing that Jimmy Day's memory, in our hearts and minds, far exceeds any physical acknowledgement marking his presence here on Earth.
Jimmy Day is and always will be, a legend, forevermore. TX
Blue skies and Rgds,
Ron
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JCFSGC member 2005 "Be of Good Cheer"
"55" Fender Stringmaster D8,
"83" Emmons LeGrande 77L SKH D10 8 & 5,
"67" All Original Telecaster & Original Owner
"86" Peavey Factory Modified NV 400,
"60"Fender Concert Amp 4-10"s, RV-3, Upgraded chip set GE-7 EQ, CH1 Chorus, DS-1, Hilton, BJS Bar. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 30 Dec 2012 11:39 am
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The reason there was no headstone on Jimmy's grave, for years anyway, was that his widow Marilyn wouldn't agree to it. There was no shortage of money available to her from several heavy hitter steel players, but for whatever reason she refused it and as his widow it was her perogative and not to be challenged.
Marilyn has since passed away, and the matter has been put on the back burner, so to speak. The cemetery is a private one, very small, out in the country and would be very difficult to locate. I was at Jimmy's gravesite service and I couldn't even tell you where it is, since I rode in Lynn Owsley's bus to the cemetery.
I agree with Ron. It matters little where Jimmy's inanimate remains are. He and his legacy live on with our love of his music, and the memories of his friends and admirers, of which I was both.
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Ron Brennan
From:
Orlando, Florida, USA; Formerly, Edison, NJ
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Posted 30 Dec 2012 11:46 am
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Mr. Steiner,
Thank you for the familial clarification.
Now, if I may add, back to Jimmy Day's music! TX
Rgds,
Ron |
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Paul Graupp
From:
Macon Ga USA
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Posted 30 Dec 2012 1:48 pm
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| Herb...a big Thank You from me as well !! |
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