Farewell Party

Paul Norman · Post by **Paul Norman** » 8 Jun 2008 3:02 pm

What kind of changes did Lloyd make on his guitar
to play this song?

Jerry Erickson · Post by **Jerry Erickson** » 8 Jun 2008 3:16 pm

Probably this one.

http://b0b.com/tunings/green.htm

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 8 Jun 2008 6:30 pm

Lloyd added the E to F knee lever in the late 60's, and first used it on D.I.V.O.R.C.E. with Tammy Wynette. I recall him telling me that was the last change that he added to his guitar. Since he recorded Farewell Party with Gene Watson in the earlier part of the 70's, it's a safe bet that he didn't make any new changes for that particular song.

That is, if I'm reading your question right. If you were just asking what copedent he used, then it is indeed the one on the link that Jerry posted.

Tiny Olson · Post by **Tiny Olson** » 9 Jun 2008 7:26 am

I was the road player for Gene Watson when he recorded "Farewell Party" with Lloyd. I was there attending the session when this was cut and I can assure you Lloyd made no alterations to his guitar for this particular recording. You see, Farewell Party was recorded at the end of a 3 hr. session when there were but 10 mins. left on the clock. It was done in one take after Gene had played through the song quickly, playing a flat-top and singing. The guys wrote out quick charts and then put it down... one take, magic !!!

This cut was done in the late Fall of 1978 at The Sound Emporium studios, Nashville. Jim Williamson was the engineer.

A few years later Gene started using us, his band on all his recordings which was something I have to thank him for greatly.

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" Olson

Greg Wisecup · Post by **Greg Wisecup** » 9 Jun 2008 7:31 am

Now thats quite a story! Thanks Tiny

Paul Norman · Post by **Paul Norman** » 9 Jun 2008 9:18 am

Thanks so much for all your info.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 9 Jun 2008 10:30 am

Lloyd's changes (or lack or them) are not really relevant. He uses quite a few bar slants in that particular number, as shown in the YouTube link http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=IbjViunwfvQ

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 9 Jun 2008 11:04 am

Loyd Green has always been and always will be one of my favorite players. And his solo of Farewell Party is beautiful to say the least. But Jimmy Day's solo of Farewell Party is the one that brings tears to my eyes, and crawlings to my spine.

Terry

Brett Mielke · Post by **Brett Mielke** » 9 Jun 2008 12:20 pm

I watch that video of LG playing Farewell Party almost daily. Great stuff. And really enjoyed the story of the session! Thanks!