Cliff Carlisle on Jimmy Rodgers' records ?

Ed Altrichter · From: Schroeder, Minnesota, USA

On the Jimmy Rodgers song: "Waiting For A Train", the steel guitar (or resonator) is so beautiful and haunting and lonely! That is the steel guitar which first fascinated me. Is that Cliff Carlisle ? Did Cliff record with Jimmy Rodgers a lot, or just a few times ? Did they travel on road shows together ?

Larry Robbins · From: Fort Edward, New York

Though my pocket book is empty and my heart is full of pain.................
great stuff!

Alvin Sydnor · From: Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, USA

In addition to his steel playing he wrote many hobo songs. I have a 1932 Cliff Carlisle song book full of his words and music.I think Cliff and his brother Bill toured and they did a lot of recording.
Keep on pikin
Alvin

Ed Altrichter · From: Schroeder, Minnesota, USA

Yah ! Jumpin' Bill Carlisle ! He just recently died, but I still smile thinking about him !

Ian McLatchie · From: Sechelt, British Columbia

The steel player on Waiting for a Train is John Westbrook. I'm just going from memory, but I think Cliff Carlisle recorded only four tracks with Jimmie Rodgers. Carlisle's own records come up on eBay frequently, both on 78 as well as album and CD reissues. He's a big favorite of mine. The Arhoolie CD compilation is a good place to start for anyone who doesn't know Carlisle.

[This message was edited by Ian McLatchie on 30 March 2004 at 06:39 PM.]

Forum Index > Steel Without Pedals		Next oldest topic :: Next newest topic

All times are GMT - 8 Hours	Jump to: