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Doug Beaumier


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Northampton, MA
Post  Posted 5 Jan 2024 11:50 am    
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Bump for 2024!

I'm a little late for Christmas with this one... but Elvis is good any time of the year!

C6 tuning. The basic melody here, no frills or improv in this one.
I have tab for this in my "25 Songs" Lap Steel song book (see the link below). The tab is similar to what I'm playing here, but not exactly the same. I wrote the tab 14 years ago (hard to believe!) and I guess I've modified my style somewhat over the years, as we all do.

-----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCkhvzArpgs



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Bill Groner


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Post  Posted 5 Jan 2024 12:01 pm    
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I'm a little late for Christmas with this one... but Elvis is good any time of the year!

Not late Doug, just a little early for 2024!
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David Matzenik


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Post  Posted 5 Jan 2024 12:37 pm    
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Great number all year round. Really swings. Very Happy
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 5 Jan 2024 1:14 pm    
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I like your way of thinking, Bill!

Thanks David, I'm glad you dig it.
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Joe Cook


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Lake Osoyoos, WA
Post  Posted 5 Jan 2024 4:14 pm    
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Your books are what got me going with my obsession with lap steel, Doug. It's fun to learn these tunes and then expand with your own ideas. I play through all of these songs with your excellent backing tracks. Thanks Doug and Happy New Year!
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Frank James Pracher


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Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 5 Jan 2024 4:30 pm    
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One of my favorites from that book! Awesome as always!
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Doug Beaumier


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Northampton, MA
Post  Posted 5 Jan 2024 4:36 pm    
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Thanks Joe and Frank. Happy New Year to you too. Very Happy
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Tony Oresteen


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Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 6 Jan 2024 1:31 pm    
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Doug,

It's never too late for one of your videos.

Nice job ! Very Happy
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 7 Jan 2024 11:46 am    
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Thanks Tony Smile
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 2 Dec 2024 3:32 pm    
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Bump for 2024! 🎅
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Andy Volk


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Boston, MA
Post  Posted 3 Dec 2024 4:17 am    
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Nice playing, Doug. Is that a digital delay in the mix? That song is forever slightly tainted for me after the internet introduced me to the Porky Pig version. Smile
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Joe Elk


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Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 3 Dec 2024 6:42 am    
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Nicely Played Doug!
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Doug Beaumier


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Northampton, MA
Post  Posted 3 Dec 2024 7:04 am    
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Thanks Andy and Joe. Yes, I have a little bit of delay on the steel. It “broadens” the sound (as Buddy Emmons used to say). And I’ve never heard the Porky Pig version of this song, thankfully! Smile
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Andy Volk


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Post  Posted 3 Dec 2024 10:39 am    
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It's easily Googleable but better to remain pure of heart and pure of steel.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 3 Dec 2024 10:53 am    
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Yes, I'll pass on that one! I made the mistake of watching the "Ghost Chickens in the Sky" video and now I can get that stupid parody out of my mind.
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