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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 01 March 2004 07:57 AM
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I feel compelled to share this, one of my favorite recorded E9 solos; Tom Brumley, circa 1971, ZB Custom pedal steel,most likely through a Fender amp; one of the quintessential steel guitar sounds: Sing Me A Song-steel solo .7mb MP3 Rick Nelson & Stone Canyon Band
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Egil Skjelnes Member From: Blomsterdalen, Norway |
posted 01 March 2004 09:44 AM
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Hi A very good solo,I have these Decca redords by Ricky,and there are alot of good steel solos on these songs.Tom at his best!! Tom will be our steel guitar guest,and main artist in August this year here in Norway,he has been here one time before,and we all wanted him to be back-we are looking forward to your visit Tom!!! Egil. |
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Curry Coster Member From: Glen Burnie, MD USA |
posted 01 March 2004 09:47 AM
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Thanks for posting that, Dave...I love Brumley's playing. How do you like his solo on Buck Owens' "Only You can Break My Heart"? My favorite... Curry |
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Gerald Menke Member From: Brooklyn, NY, USA |
posted 01 March 2004 09:48 AM
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That he could play such a cool solo once is pretty great, but to play it TWICE to double track it, so in tune is really amazing. Thanks for posting that cool ride for us. |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 01 March 2004 09:57 AM
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quote: ...there may have been some studio trickery (a device instead of overdub) involved, but the time period it was recorded in seems to argue for musicianship over technology for the doubling... [This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 01 March 2004 at 10:15 AM.] |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 01 March 2004 10:09 AM
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Curry- I've heard the "Carnegie Hall" medley that has "Only You" in it, (Tom plays beautifully throughout but no solo per se) but haven't heard the original . What album is it on? |
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Chris Forbes Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA |
posted 01 March 2004 11:24 AM
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Whoa!!!!! That was cool!!!!! Dave, what album was that on? Edited to correct pathetic attempt at spelling. [This message was edited by Chris Forbes on 01 March 2004 at 11:25 AM.] |
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Ken Byng Member From: Southampton, England |
posted 01 March 2004 11:30 AM
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This clip illustrates very nicely what Tom is all about. He is always so in-tune, with smooth right hand technique, great bar control and that wonderful tone that sits well in the mix. An all-time great stylist. Those of you that don't have his CD In Time - shame on you. You are missing out. KB |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 01 March 2004 11:33 AM
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Chris- it's from "Rudy The Fifth"... and my fave thing about this solo is it's the only steel on the track! The tune chugs along with just basic acoustic gtr, bass, drums, little lead guitar noodly fills and the vocals, then after the bridge, out of nowhere appears this pristine sparkly steel solo, then back to the tune, with no steel for the rest of the cut, nada... this had a profound effect on me at 19 [This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 01 March 2004 at 12:17 PM.] |
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Ken Byng Member From: Southampton, England |
posted 01 March 2004 12:21 PM
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Tom always was world class when he was laying out - lol. KB |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 01 March 2004 12:31 PM
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A clear example of a Pro, knowing when NOT to play  [This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 01 March 2004 at 12:32 PM.] |
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Walter Stettner Member From: Vienna, Austria |
posted 01 March 2004 01:59 PM
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Have you guys ever heard tom's solo on Buck Owens' "Heart Of Glass"? It wasn't Buck's greatest hit, but Tom's playing on this one always gives me chills! Kind Regards, Walter ------------------ |
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Donny Hinson Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A. |
posted 01 March 2004 02:09 PM
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Man, that is smooth! Kinda reminds me ("somewhat", no flak please!) of early Lloyd Green licks "updated", with a newer sound.  |
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Bob Carlucci Member From: Candor, New York, USA |
posted 01 March 2004 03:04 PM
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VERY COOL!!..I wonder if that was recorded on two different tracks..maybe not actually played twice???,, Tom is one of my heroes! bob |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 01 March 2004 04:49 PM
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Dave: On LP "Your Tender Loving Care", 1967. Maybe I'll get it up on the web site one of these days. ------------------ |
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Jody Carver Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed~ Dodger Blue Forever |
posted 01 March 2004 05:46 PM
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My buddy DVA writes and I quote the big guy. most likely through a Fender amp; one of the quintessential steel guitar sounds:...OK so that it was,,BUT after MusicMan opened its doors Tom was endorsing and playing a MusicMan 1-15 HD 130. I know because I delivered the amp to Tom at Knottsberry farm where he was doing the Rick Nelson gig. Everyone and his brother switched to MusicMan Fender Amps were not the same after CBS purchased Fender. It took Leo's MM amps to wake the sleeping giant and from that time on Thank You Dave for this thread...you even woke me up |
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Chris Forbes Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA |
posted 02 March 2004 03:23 AM
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Mr. Hinson, I should think your statement would be construed as a compliment. I certainly consider it so. |
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Curry Coster Member From: Glen Burnie, MD USA |
posted 02 March 2004 04:28 AM
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Dave- Sorry for the delay---that song is also on "Best of Buck Owens Vol. 2". That album also has "Buckaroo" and "Tiger by the Tail". I think "Together Again" is on it, too. Curry |
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Chris Forbes Member From: Beltsville, MD, USA |
posted 02 March 2004 05:29 AM
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Hi Curry, long time no see. Did ya get to sit behind Paul's guitar saturday, or didja just stop by to say howdy? |
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Curry Coster Member From: Glen Burnie, MD USA |
posted 02 March 2004 06:23 AM
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Hey, Chris-- I got to noodle around on it a little..it was sitting too low for my big---er--self to fit under it with boots on so I didn't really get to play it much. Good to see you there. Why don't you email me your schedule...I'd like to come out and hear you play-I know we like the same music.... Curry |
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Jerry Hayes Member From: Virginia Beach, Va. |
posted 02 March 2004 06:31 AM
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I saw Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band at Knott's Berry Farm in the 70's and they weren't playing either Fender or MusicMan amps. I believe they were Sunn or something like that. The whole band were using the same brand amps. Must have been an endorsement deal for that tour or something. I wish I could remember the brand for sure but I remember thinking what a great sound Tom B. got out of an amp that was mostly noted for rock. When they did Garden Party, his tone was exactly like what was on the record....JH ------------------ |
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Jeff Agnew Member From: Dallas, TX |
posted 02 March 2004 08:56 AM
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Great cut, Dave. Thanks for posting. I've long thought the classic primer of how to back up a vocalist is heard through Tom's work with Rick Nelson. And, to my mind, the best example of that is Rick Nelson - In Concert, recorded live at the Troubadour in LA. It's unfortunately out of print. I got the LP many years ago and always pulled it out when someone would ask "How do I know when to play and when not to play?". It's like a tutorial on how to complement a singer. Not just filling the holes, but playing lines that echo or reinforce the vocals. That is an art seldom heard. Fun fact: Nelson's band for this live gig included Poco ex- and future Eagle Randy Meisner on bass and harmony vocals. |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 02 March 2004 10:15 AM
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quote: Donny... it seems likely there may have been some "cross pollenation" goin' on back in them heady days. WestCoast/TN/TX pickers all eager to hear what everyone else was doing with this amazing new toy... there's an Emmons solo on "Swingin' Doors"(Ray Price) that's like a "letter to the coast", quoting Mooney and Burton licks; Rusty Young plays some remarkably Emmons/Green-like stuff on "Honky Tonk Downstairs"... And everyone wanted to play the"Together Again" solo |
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Jerry Erickson Member From: Atlanta,IL 61723 |
posted 03 March 2004 07:56 PM
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Dave, The Rudy the Fifth album is one of my favorites. How about the solo on "Last Time Around"? As for amps, I think Tom used to use Risson amps for a while. |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 04 March 2004 09:14 AM
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Not to mention the "angry Hornet" fuzz tone steel solos on "Honky Tonk Woman" "Rudy" Rules as a remarkable "L.A.Country Rock" artifact....please see my new post on "Last Time Around" |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 08 March 2004 07:35 AM
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bump for history's sake |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 10 March 2004 07:20 PM
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another historical bump |
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Red Kilby Member From: Pueblo, CO, USA |
posted 16 March 2004 01:07 AM
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VERY COOL!!!!!! |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 21 April 2004 12:59 PM
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yet another historical bump |
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RUSS RICKMANN Member From: Houston, TX USA |
posted 22 April 2004 10:12 AM
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I remember catching RN with Tom in Chicago with fellow formite Paul Carestia. At that time Tom was playing through 2 amps; a Session 400 and a Twin w/JBLs. We got to spend some time with Tom on the break and discussed the use of the different amps. I’ll never forget Tom’s reply, “Man, the Session is for the audience and the Twin is for me…I love the sound of the Twin but it just won’t cut through at the volume we’re playing at”. Oh, and this was before everyone started using sound re-enforcement systems…..didn’t really need to date myself on that! I brought this up to Tom at the Dallas show and we both had a laugh. A little more history for all. Russ |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 30 April 2004 06:44 AM
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bump! |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 12 May 2004 12:52 PM
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bump again...! If you haven't heard this you really should... |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 09 July 2004 05:59 PM
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bi-monthly bump |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 24 September 2004 08:45 AM
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another bump for history! |
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steinar Member From: Finneidfjord, Norway |
posted 24 September 2004 10:59 AM
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dd |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 24 September 2004 11:04 AM
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quote: ????? |
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steinar Member From: Finneidfjord, Norway |
posted 24 September 2004 11:23 AM
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I´m glad to see your posts about Tom Brumley coming back from time to time. He is a true steel guitar legend who has never rested on his laurels., but who has excelled with various artists and styles Visiting with his lovely wife Rolene, Tom was our "star player" during the Norwegian Steel Guitar Festival this year, - back by popular demand after his 1997 visit. And even if Our Man now has reached the tender age of 68, "Tender Tom Brumley" (like Buck Owens used to say) is anything but. His chops are as sharp as ever, his playing twangy and aggressive just like in his Buckaroo days, and on his newer songs, his touch and tone would make his old idol Jerry Byrd proud. Add to all of this his and Rolene´s immense approachability and kind words for everybody, and you have wonderful Steel Ambassadors for any convention. Technically, Tom´s style is hard to emulate. |
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Dale Dorsey Member From: Granger, Indiana, USA |
posted 24 September 2004 07:57 PM
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Absolutely nobody more deserving of praise for unbelievable talent and being a class act to everyone who has ever met him. They don't get any better than Tom. |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 28 October 2004 11:21 AM
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another bump |
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Howard Tate Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA |
posted 28 October 2004 01:05 PM
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In either '72 or '73 I played guitar on a session at Bakersfield Sound with Tom Brumley on steel. He was incredible during warm ups and tuning, I hated for the session to end. I remember going out to help him carry his gear and he had a small amp with him. I think it was a Sun but I'm not sure. It was a real treat to hear himup close. |
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