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John Moss Member Posts: 156 |
posted 24 May 2000 03:29 PM
I was listening to Ricky Skaggs do Highway 40 Blues today and I was wondering who did the steel part in that song. That is a real moving tune and I have always liked it. Happy Steelin' John |
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Jon Light Member Posts: 6528 |
posted 24 May 2000 03:33 PM
Unless I'm mistook that is Bruce Bouton. Also on the album are Weldon Myrick and Lloyd Green (that's Lloyd on "nothing Can Hurt You") You are right--bravo, Bruce. |
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wayne yakes md Member Posts: 650 |
posted 24 May 2000 03:38 PM
It was indeed Bruce Bouton playing his Emmons guitar! Also, how about his intro with Garth Brook's "Shameless"( a Billy Joel song) that knocks me out! My favorite thing Lloyd did for Ricky Skaggs was "You've Got a Lover". Buddy Emmons is incredible on Ricky's first country album "Sweet Temptation". |
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Jack Stoner Sysop Posts: 8119 |
posted 24 May 2000 04:09 PM
Bruce Bouton sells a talk tape for Highway 40 Blues. Has the intro, his backup and break on the song. |
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Greg Derksen Member Posts: 329 |
posted 24 May 2000 05:06 PM
That particular Skaggs record is great for Steel Guitar. And Wayne I could'nt agree more, Buddy is awesome on that Sweet Temptation Record! Greg |
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John Moss Member Posts: 156 |
posted 24 May 2000 06:17 PM
Thanks fellows I have wondered everytime I have heard the song and the album.I used to have it but it's like everything else, you put it where you won't lose it and then forget where that is. Ha There is for sure some tasty steel on that record. Happy Steelin' John |
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Rich Paton Member Posts: 686 |
posted 24 May 2000 08:47 PM
John, check out the awesome faux-PSG Tele licks at the end of the lead guitar break, which segue it into the PSG solo! I just got a CD with "Highway 40 Blues" on it, and I was wondering who the steeler was earlier today. Strange coincedence. The CD also has the Grady Martin version of "Ghostriders in the Sky", with an explanation of the lyrics' meaning...narrated by Rex Allen Sr. Grady absolutely shreds on lead guitar on it! It also has a version of "House of Blue Lights" by Asleep at the Wheel, and a hard-swinging Ricky Van Shelton "Texas Swing" tune with OUTSTANDING pedal steel and hillbilly lead guitar (takeoff guitar?) playing on it. |
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Michael Johnstone Member Posts: 2535 |
posted 24 May 2000 09:48 PM
The guitar player you're talking about on "Highway 40 Blues" is Ray Flacke.Like Albert Lee,Ray is an ex-patriate Englander.He's got a style of his own though.He uses no string benders,BTW-except his fingers.Great player. -MJ- |
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John Moss Member Posts: 156 |
posted 25 May 2000 05:16 AM
Hey Rich, what is the name of the CD? I would like to get a copy. I only had the song on tape. It sounds like it has some good stuff and fine pickers on it. Happy Steelin' John |
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Boomer Member Posts: 400 |
posted 25 May 2000 07:12 PM
Kudos to Ray Flacke on "Highway 40 Blues". And while I thought the steel was Paul Franklin, it is definitely Bruce Bouton. Good job, Bruce. Ray can be heard most recently on "Nashville Guitars" at www.the-record-store.com/nuancerecords.htm |
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Eddie Lange Member Posts: 662 |
posted 26 May 2000 03:37 PM
Weldon also plays great steel on I Wouldn't Change You if I Could on the same album. ------------------ |
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Rich Paton Member Posts: 686 |
posted 26 May 2000 04:26 PM
John, It's labeled "Country Dance/Country Countdown" on Sony Music Special Products. Item# CN 46622 I found it at a Walmart last week, for $7.00 |
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John Moss Member Posts: 156 |
posted 26 May 2000 07:55 PM
Hey Rich, thanks a bunch for that info. I will whip out to Wal-Mart tomorrow and see if the have a copy. Happy Steelin' John |
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telecat Member Posts: 134 |
posted 28 May 2000 02:37 AM
p.s. by the way guys dont forget aboutBobby Hicks and the rest of the gang, and also, man there was a lot of good pickers listed, a regular who's who, ol Ricky sure knows how to put together a band. yeehaw telecat |
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