Early Buddy Emmons

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 26 Jun 2008 2:52 pm

Sorry if this has already been posted. I happened upon this one on youtube and thought everyone would enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9oXZiMj2Qc

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 26 Jun 2008 3:56 pm

First time for me. THanks Lem.

Wow 1952...you can see where that steel player had possibilities. Gee..Fifty-six years ago! That would make Buddy about 15 in that video. Can 1952 be correct?

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 26 Jun 2008 4:13 pm

Hi Bent,

I believe 1952 is the year that TV was made, and the E.T. clip is from the early 60's.

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 26 Jun 2008 5:39 pm

I'm with Lem on this one. I believe Buddy played with E.T. from about 1957--1961.

Roger

Jack Stanton · Post by **Jack Stanton** » 26 Jun 2008 6:42 pm

Killer!

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 26 Jun 2008 7:04 pm

Gotcha! Thanks for the clarification.
That would make Buddy about 23

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 27 Jun 2008 7:28 am

FWIW, Buddy wrote "4 Wheel Drive" at age 24.

Roger

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 27 Jun 2008 11:03 am

Roger, that info is worth a lot! Imagine how far ahead of his time that man was, and likely is to this day.

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 28 Jun 2008 10:26 am

What blows my mind is that Buddy was playing several years before I was born and I'm now 53.

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 28 Jun 2008 2:49 pm

Dick; My goodness, you're just a young wipper-snapper; but a good one..In 1952, I turned 17 years old in Jan; joined the U.S. Navy in Feb.; on a minority enlistment. Went aboard my first ship that fall; and a sister bought me my first " LAP " steel.It was Buddy's talent which enticed me into becoming a steel guitarist. I remember seeing Buddy at a Ernie Tubb Personal appearance, here at a town hall show. You all know, he looked very tall in those early years. I recall seeing him spread his legs and do a leap right over his Pedal steel, never touching it. Bent, do you think maybe he was also an Acrobatic Steel Picker? Did you guys notice that out-standish Buddy Emmons smile on the video.. Bernie

John DeBoalt · Post by **John DeBoalt** » 28 Jun 2008 6:37 pm

So many players have that look on their face like they got a hold of a bad barrito. Buddy always looks like he's having a great time. He probably is. John

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 28 Jun 2008 7:24 pm

John, you're right, Buddy always seems to be enjoying himself, no matter where he's playing. I'm one of those steel pickers whom looks very serious when playing. My wife would tell folks that one could set a bomb off under me and I'd keep right on picking. Will catch you later, John, when I get back after the holiday, O.K? Bernie..

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 29 Jun 2008 5:22 am

Yes, Bernie, I believe Buddy has a bit of acrobat in him, although I think it is sorta concentrated in his hands and fingers

John, I liked your comparison to a bad burrito hehe
Wasn't it Buddy who said: Don't slouch. Sit up straight when your'e playing, that way it will look like you're having a good time. I catch myself once in a while, and straighten up the old back. Yep, it works.

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