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Gaylon Mathews Member From: Jasper, Georgia |
posted 25 March 2003 02:52 PM
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Who is playing steel on those old Tony Booth records such as Lonesome 7-7203, Close Up The Honky Tonks, Bad, Bad Dream, etc... ------------------ Craig Collins & High Lonesome |
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 25 March 2003 03:34 PM
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Jay Dee!! And some of my favorite Jay Dee as well... |
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Eddie Lange Member From: Joelton, Tennessee |
posted 25 March 2003 05:58 PM
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There is unmistakeable, signature Weldon on some of that stuff too. |
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Jerry Brightman Member From: |
posted 25 March 2003 06:40 PM
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Hi Gaylon, JayDee played on Keys in the Mailbox, Lonesome 77203, and Cinderella, which was basically his first Album. JayDee and I shared playing steel on the second album, and I played on the next three albums...All of these were done for Capital Records. I actually played accoustic guitar and got to watch JayDee play the steel on the part I didn't play steel on in regards to the second album...that was our first introduction.. Just thought you would like to know... John, we sure missed you in the Doc's room in Dallas Jerry http://www.slidestation.com [This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 25 March 2003 at 06:44 PM.] |
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Fred Jack Member From: Bay City Texas |
posted 25 March 2003 07:10 PM
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Ralph Mooney recorded on the 1st (?) Booth album. Young fellow named Johnny Booth. I believe it was Buck who insisted he change Johnny to Tony. It may have been Ken Nelson. regards, fred |
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Eddie Lange Member From: Joelton, Tennessee |
posted 26 March 2003 12:14 AM
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Jerry, which one of you two played on Happy Hour. Boy, that sure sounded like Weldon to me. Never the less whoever it is, the fills on the first verse of that tune are some of my favorite fills of all time. They fit the melody perfectly. |
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Jerry Brightman Member From: |
posted 26 March 2003 06:12 AM
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Hi Eddie, Yes, I played on Happy Hour. Fred, nice to see you and loved visiting with you in Dallas. You had great stories that reminded me of the years in Bakersfield for me... Fred, the albums I speak of are the ones on Capital Records...I know Tony had recorded some things before that, and had heard that Ralph did those..but on the Capital recordings done in Bakersfield, JayDee and I were the only steel players...I'm gonna call Tony and get some history before and after his career with Buck.. Thanks guys...I'm hoping to get Tony to sing out one of these days perhaps at a steel show. Jerry |
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Gaylon Mathews Member From: Jasper, Georgia |
posted 26 March 2003 06:49 AM
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Jerry, Thanks for the info. The steel on those songs are great to say the least! I remember the first time I saw or heard Booth, I had went to a Gene Watson show and he was playing bass. Gene let Tony open the show and he was great! I enjoyed his part of the show as much as Genes. Also, I got to hear you play in St Louis a few years ago and I was blown away. If our paths ever cross again, I'll introduce myself. Keep up the good work and let me know if you talk Tony into performing again. ------------------ Craig Collins & High Lonesome |
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Fred Jack Member From: Bay City Texas |
posted 26 March 2003 07:05 AM
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Hello Jerry! Yes it was nice to kick back a while in Dallas. There is always a crazy crowd around Moon's table. I see Tony and his brother Larry often as they live about 50 miles from me and they both play the Alvin Opry on Friday aand Sat nites.Larry is a knocked out singer also and they both play great bass. regards, fred |
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Jerry Brightman Member From: |
posted 26 March 2003 09:20 AM
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Gaylon, Eddie, and Fred, Thanks so much for you kind comments... Jerry http://www.slidestation.com [This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 26 March 2003 at 09:23 AM.] |
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Eddie Lange Member From: Joelton, Tennessee |
posted 26 March 2003 10:23 AM
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I am not kiddin Jerry, those fills on the first verse of Happy Hour are KILLER, they give me an instant big grin every I hear them. And the whole rest of the album is excellent too. Jerry, you kill me man. I will always remember that great late night story telling session at Scotty's last year. A great time. |
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Pedalsteel unregistered |
posted 26 March 2003 11:22 AM
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of Tony Booth's Happy Hour. I've played this song for years, have my own kick-off and solo, but have never heard the original version. I love the song and would love to hear how it was originally done. |
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PAUL WARNIK Member From: OAK LAWN,IL,USA |
posted 26 March 2003 12:11 PM
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Paul C-check your email-I have the tune-PW |
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 26 March 2003 06:09 PM
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Jerry, I plum forgot you were on those records also. The memory is not quite as good these days Sorry I missed the hang with Wayne at Dallas, but I had a long session I could not turn down... Cya soon I hope. [This message was edited by John Macy on 26 March 2003 at 06:10 PM.] [This message was edited by John Macy on 26 March 2003 at 06:10 PM.] |
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Jerry Brightman Member From: |
posted 26 March 2003 07:08 PM
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John, That's ok... I still love ya... Jerry |
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Ron Page Member From: Cincinnati, OH USA |
posted 27 March 2003 06:35 AM
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I don't know the order of Tony's albums, but the one I have is titled "When A Man Loves A Woman". It's got sensational steel on every cut. I was told awhile back that Jay Dee had played steel on all of Tony's albums. Now I'm just curious if it's Jerry or Jay Dee. Some of the other cuts are: Would You Settle For Roses, Love's Gonna Live Here, Colors I'm Gonna Paint the Town, The Courage To Go Home, and You'll Never Miss The Water 'Til the Well Runs Dry. I've burned that old vinyl on the same CD with Moe Bandy's "Cheatin' Situation", and we already discussed that steel player. ------------------ [This message was edited by Ron Page on 27 March 2003 at 06:35 AM.] |
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Gaylon Mathews Member From: Jasper, Georgia |
posted 27 March 2003 08:00 AM
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Ron, I musta missed that conversation. Who was the steeler on Cheatin' Situation? ------------------ Craig Collins & High Lonesome |
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Ron Page Member From: Cincinnati, OH USA |
posted 27 March 2003 09:03 AM
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Gaylon, One of them was Weldon... http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum15/HTML/003784.html Ron ------------------ |
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Tiny Olson Member From: Tribes Hill, NY, USA along the Erie Canal in the beautiful Mohawk River Valley |
posted 28 March 2003 09:08 PM
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Hey Gaylon: I was probably playing for Gene and Tony when you saw that show you mentioned. It was always fun after Tony came to work for Gene as we had two great singers to play behind every gig... sorta our own little package show. I played on many of Gene's hits but only did a couple cuts with Tony that Gene produced. No two ways about it, Tony sings great. Fred: Chris "Tiny" Olson |
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Jerry Brightman Member From: |
posted 29 March 2003 05:16 AM
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Hey Chris, You got that right about the "Booth School of Golf" I golfed with Tony once...and well, fore my be an understatement... Great seeing you on this post...I talked to Jay Dee yesterday and he said he was pleased I posted on this thread...I hope Jay Dee and I get a chance to play together sometime in the near future...He's got some killer licks... |
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Gaylon Mathews Member From: Jasper, Georgia |
posted 29 March 2003 05:29 AM
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Tiny, I wish it had been you since I've heard so much about you. However, it was Scott Sanders playing that day at a theme park just outside Chattanooga. I hope to get to hear you play soon. ------------------ Craig Collins & High Lonesome |
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Tiny Olson Member From: Tribes Hill, NY, USA along the Erie Canal in the beautiful Mohawk River Valley |
posted 29 March 2003 07:45 AM
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Jerry: Man, that would be great, you and Jay Dee playing together 'cause you're both great. I corresponded back and forth with him a month ago or so and we had some laughs about Booth Brother style golf too. BTW- good luck with the new business. Hope to see you again soon. Gaylon: Well those Booth Boys are talented and good guys for sure. We had alot of fun together over the years. I know you can relate to that Jerry. Chris "Tiny" Olson |
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Jerry Brightman Member From: |
posted 29 March 2003 08:55 AM
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Hi Chris... I gotta jump in here and share a story... One time in a session, we rehearsed the song, and were getting ready to put it on tape...Well, Tony says, "Hey Brightman, I got an idea"...He said, "how about we put a red light on your steel"...a long pause, and then he said, "so when you get close to the melody, it will come on"...Well, red eared and all, I was ready to test my $39.00 in karate lessons...things went back to normal, and we cut the tune...Now at almost 50, his suttle statement (not) really hit home and he was correct...I didn't have enough experience to understand at the time, that he had really done me a big favor...however, the keys to his car somehow disappeared during the session and they weren't in the mailbox either Jerry [This message was edited by Jerry Brightman on 29 March 2003 at 11:16 AM.] |
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Tiny Olson Member From: Tribes Hill, NY, USA along the Erie Canal in the beautiful Mohawk River Valley |
posted 29 March 2003 09:47 AM
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Jerry: Somehow or other I could just imagine him saying that to you. In fact, I think I can hear his voice telling you that in my head right now. Thanks for sharing that. While we're tellin' stories I've got one too. Tony and I were basically the drivers of the band bus with Gene. Gene had his own bus and driver. One night after driving alot of hours after the gig, I got Tony up to drive. There were some extra people on board and when I went back to get in my bunk some clown was in it. I returned to the lounge area up front and took one of the captains chairs to sleep in. Well, while squirming around in my sleep, trying to get comfortable, my wallet slipped outta my back pocket and fell into Tony's spittoon (he was a Red-Man chewer)which was on the floor next to the chair. It 'marinaded' there for several hours 'til I awoke and discovered it's location. Man did I rave at Booth. The more I raved, the more he laughed. Like your situation, it wound up being a favor done to me by Tony because I have never carried a wallet again from that day on. And you know, my back pain went away from all those long hours behind the wheel, sitting sideways due to that thick, old wallet. Thanks Tony... I think ?!?! |
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Ron Page Member From: Cincinnati, OH USA |
posted 31 March 2003 08:01 AM
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Guys, I'm still wondering who played all the great steel on the "When A Man Loves A Woman" album; please see post above. ------------------ |
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