Emmons/Rotterdam/1978

Bas Kapitein · Post by **Bas Kapitein** » 13 Jan 2008 5:17 am

My dear friend and excellent steelplayer Koos Biel pointed me to these two clips from a show that was recorded in Rotterdam in 1978. It first went to Wembley, London, England and there were many top-rate country-artists participating backed-up by a top band.
Buddy Emmons played steel (Reggie Young on guitar)
Buddy had his own solo part in this show.
Afterwards we went with Buddy to his hotelroom and I remember I was so nervous in his presence that I felt only comfortable discussing foto-equipment with him (he was very into that on that moment)
Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOhX8P8WMGw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjGxM3JwdfY

Jelle Biel · Post by **Jelle Biel** » 13 Jan 2008 7:14 am

Hoi Bas ,
I remember it very well we were backstage thanks to the Big E , when i remember it well Koos his friend leadguitarist Maurits Hitijahubessy was with us,,,(he past a way 3 years ago)
You made alot of GREAT photo,s overthere can you find & show it on the forum,,,?

Happy New Year
Jelle

Ted Tonjes · Post by **Ted Tonjes** » 14 Jan 2008 12:45 am

Hi Bas,

I was there too and wondering who the steeler with the beard was until I heard him playing.
Buddy did an encore and I had the idea a few of the members of the band did not come back.
Members of the next band helped him out but I can't recall which band that was.
I believe Buddy had his own time the following year.
Do you or anybody else have this show on video or DVD.
I would love to have a copy.

Thanks for posting this,

Ted

Mike Kowalik · Post by **Mike Kowalik** » 14 Jan 2008 7:53 am

I think Buddy's playing the "BLADE".........

Whip Lashaway · Post by **Whip Lashaway** » 14 Jan 2008 11:16 am

Wow! I just don't believe it! I was there too! I was with the 32TFS in Utrecht (Camp New Ampsterdam). We lived in Amersfort. A whole bus load of us went up and attended the show. As I remember it was about an 8 hour show. Buddy was playing for Tom Paul Glaser. I have some pictures of that show somewhere. What a great day it was for us. I also remember a band that used to play at the club on base. I couldn't tell you the name of the band or the steel player but I do remember he was really good. I tried to talk to him once but he didn't speak english. Strangly enough though he did sing backup on a couple of songs (in english). Seems like a lifetime ago. Thanks for the memories.