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Dr. Hugh Jeffreys
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Southaven, MS, USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2008 9:33 am |
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| For Roy and others: I have a copy of Bill's latest cd; as I told him: It is definitely "without wrinkles," (pardon the pun). My favorite is still Unforgetable; I love his soft touch. |
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Al Vescovo
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Van Nuys, CA, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Dec 2008 1:22 pm Bill Stafford
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| I have Bill's CD and I agree with Dr. Hugh. It's really,really good. |
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Bill Stafford
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Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2008 2:47 pm Thanks
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This, coming from two outstanding big time big band musicians is overwhelming to me. Thands so much Dr. Hugh and Al Vescovo.
Dr. Hugh, thanks for the Jerry Byrd Instruction Tech Manual you sent me recently. Wish I could have had that sooner in my lifetime and maybe I could have found that fourth chord. This book is a huge production and weighs about fifteen pounds I suppose. It will have a special stand in my music room. All to itself, as nothing I have ever seen compares to the information therein concerning our steel guitar music, theory , instructions etc.
Al, one of these days I would love to do a session with you-just you and myself. Love your steel playing so much.(Alvino would have to study under you for a few years as he did with Segovia years ago). I want to do a session with you playing that exquisite rhythmn guitar you play with the Billy Vaughn Orchestra. None better here folks, unless its my friend Gene Breeden who you hear on my aforementioned cd.
Thanks again. Merry Christmas to all.
Bill Stafford |
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Dr. Hugh Jeffreys
From:
Southaven, MS, USA
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Posted 3 Dec 2008 4:28 pm Bill Stafford
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| Great Bill ! I'm glad you received the manual OK. My brother really enjoyed playing from the Byrd Manual for many years before he passed away. (He thought my playing SUCKED! He was really for Hawaiian and Western Swing Musics). I'd like to hear you and the Italian Stallion (my dear friend Albert) get together. There's nothing he can't do with a steel). |
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John Floyd
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R.I.P.
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Posted 4 Dec 2008 4:30 am Mr Smooth Products now Available on Website
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http://mrsmoothu14.com/
You can now order Bill's Cd's Directly from His Website and listen to samples. |
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Al Marcus
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Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 5 Dec 2008 10:30 am Bill Stafford CD
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I got my CD from Bill, and everyone should have this one in their musical library. It is very vesatile, showing many facets of music on the steel guitar in Bill's own superb style, One of our finest Musicians...al:)  
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Michigan (MSGC)Christmas Dinner and Jam on my 80th Birthday.
My Email.. almarcus@cmedic.net
My Website..... www.cmedic.net/~almarcus |
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From:
Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2008 1:01 pm Bill,s CD
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| Bill,s CD is a wonderful pc of work. We liked every song on it . Bill is truly Mr.Smooth. Love , Buck & Mitzi |
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Roland Buras
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Kiln, MS, 45 miles east of New Orleans off I-10 USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2008 6:03 am
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ALL of the above, plus i vote for Bill Stafford for the steel Guitar hall of Fame.
Bill's many contributions to the steel guitar is outstanding. Awesome CD.
Thanks Billy;
R J Buras
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Roy Ayres
From:
Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Dec 2008 10:16 am
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See. I told you guys how good Bill's new CD is. All of the great steelers who posted above agree with me.
Click on the song names to listen.
Unforgettable
When I Dream
For any of you who may think Bill is limited to the slow, sweet “Mr. Smooth” type of pedal steel he is known for, the next clip may surprise you at the way Bill executes up-tempo songs.
My Window Faces The South
Here's how you can get a copy:
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Scotty has some ready for shipment. And I do have a few left here and can send them for $15.00 plus $2.00 for S & H. I will also have the cd plus a track cd and the actual charts that were used in the studio for this project. This package with the cd, track cd and Nashville number charts can be had for $25:00. I will pay the shipping on that one. Thanks so much.
Bill Stafford |
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Pioneers of Western Swing HOF, Seattle 2005
Western Swing Music HOF, Sacramento 2006
International Steel Guitar HOF, St.Louis 2007
Visit my Web Site at RoysFootprints.com
Browse my Photo Album and be sure to sign my Guest Book. |
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John Floyd
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R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Dec 2008 2:47 am RE: Mr Smooth CD's
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Bills Cd's and Other Products Can Be Ordered From His Website At:
http://mrsmoothu14.com/ |
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Bill Stafford
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Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2008 5:56 am Thanks and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
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All of this is really appreciated from all of you wonderful friends. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Bill Stafford |
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Bobby Caldwell
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St. Louis, Missouri, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Dec 2008 6:42 am
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| I just can't say enough about Bill's new CD. Those of you who have heard it know what I mean. Great stuff from one of my favorite people. As I said before great job Bill and thank you for sharing your talent. GOD bless, Bobby |
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Wally Pfeifer
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2008 7:37 am Bill Stafford
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I agree with everyone here 100%. I've had this CD on non-stop. When I Dream is our favorite followed by Unforgettable. Mahalo for making this CD, Bill.
Wally & Peg Pfeifer |
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Bill Stafford
From:
Gulfport,Ms. USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2008 9:06 am Again, thanks
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WOW! It touches me deeply Bobby that you are much better and on the road to a complete recovery. And those words from YOU about my efforts is the best Christmas present I could ever receive from anyone for the rest of my life.
Wally, you are so special in my music world with our complete love of the gorgeous Hawaiian music we both love and share. I will always cherish the opportunity I had to be on your Hawaiian program there in Joliet, Il. Sitting on that stage with Jerry Byrd in the very front row still makes me nervous to this day-just thinking about that time. But I had "Keoke" Lake and Cookie Issacs there to settle me down-until Mr. Lake asked me to play "Little Rock Get-W-Way" for the Hawaiian audience. Remember that?
Thanks so much Bobby and Wally for the good times and memories.
Bill Stafford |
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