Steel Pickin' on Connie Smith

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 25 Oct 2003 12:38 pm

I just acquired this album and have been playing it non stop. If you like steel guitar

you need this.

It features Weldon Myrick, Johnny Cox, Mike "Cookie" Jones, Jack Smith, and Russ Hicks playing 14 of Connie's biggest hits. All the players are past and present road players for Connie. These are all brand new cuts, also features Connie on "Once a Day"

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Drums and Percussion Bob McCracken.

Lead Guitar Greg Galbraith.

Bass, Dobro, Acoustic Guitar Russ Hicks.

Order From:
Russ Hicks
1020 West Sears Rd,
Pegram TN 37143
$15 + $3 S&I
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Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 25 Oct 2003 2:23 pm

Hey Bob...thanks for the post (PLUG) for the new C.D. and thanks for the kind words...it was certainly a fun project although we didn't get together at the same time in the studio...Bob M. and Greg G. and I did the tracks and then the steelers came in separately and did the solos...we were also fortunate enough to get Connie to sing Once A Day on that track. BTW, all the featured steelers will have the C.D. for sale,either on their web sites, (mine's not up yet) or thru the mail or however they choose to do it...I think Weldon is taking some to the E.T.Record Shop (He has the clout)...Also, the first 2oo of these are the pre-release version that J. Smith made up for the N.T.S.G.A. Jam....same C.D., different cover.

Kenny Foy · Post by **Kenny Foy** » 25 Oct 2003 2:37 pm

Got mine last weekend and have listened to it everyday and have to say it is great. And when ordering, go ahead and order "RUSS HICKS PICKS". "BLUE JADE" with Charlie McCoy on harmonica. And also get "TWO MILE PIKE" by Russ. "WALK DON"T RUN" on this one. You just gotta hear it. Everyone that I've let listen to these CDs have raved about 'em. You'd hard pressed to find any better cds [This message was edited by Kenny Foy on 25 October 2003 at 03:44 PM.]

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 25 Oct 2003 7:20 pm

I love it too. This is the first time that I had ever heard of Jack Smith. This guy is good but, you can't leave out Russ and the rest of the gang. Let me plug Laney's tribute
to Connie Smith cd. What else can you say about Laney's singing other than great, plus Russ does some mighty fine pickin. I loved Russ's version of "I'll Come Running" intro & solo. If you ain't got it? GET IT!!!

Tony

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 25 Oct 2003 8:31 pm

When the song "I'll come Runnin" came out in the late 60s, Connie toured through California with the Ray Price package and Russ was Connie's steeler and he did that song proud and I still remember what a great job he did.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 26 Oct 2003 12:07 am

You Should have heard it last night on the Opry. Russ was tearing it up on I'll Come running and Heard Connie Come thru with a "Hot Dawg" During Russ's ride. Appears shes happy with her new Steel Player.<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_4_105.gif' border=0></a>

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Dean Dobbins · Post by **Dean Dobbins** » 26 Oct 2003 10:24 am

Tony-
I heard Jack Smith in Decatur, Ill.
He was touring with Connie, when she first started touring again. He's a pretty knocked-out picker.
Also, I have to agree with Kenny Foy 400% on
Russ Hicks' two CD's! If you ain't got 'em,
GET 'em! They are great! Also Russ' lovely
wife, Laney, has three CD's available that
are just as great. I'm glad to see these fine
people getting the recognition the so richly
deserve.
As soon as I can wangle some money out of
Mama, I'm going to order this new CD.

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Kenny Foy · Post by **Kenny Foy** » 26 Oct 2003 11:10 am

OOOPS! Dean you're rite and I did forget Laney's cds. She can really sing! And as good a person as GOD ever made. Looks like Russ has the best of both worlds. Oh yeah Russ, you're a pretty good guy too. Just aien't gonna tell everybody.

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Jeb Baldwin · Post by **Jeb Baldwin** » 26 Oct 2003 11:26 am

I have the cd '' TWO MILE PIKE"". It is awesome.Great style and Drive on thid cd. Russ and Laney were very nice to my girlfriend and I at the Bristol Va. Jam. GENUINE PEOPLE ALL THE WAY! Top notch people as far as I am concrened.

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » 29 Oct 2003 3:00 pm

I would like to thank Russ for inviting me to play on the album. I was honored to work with Connie from 1986 - 1987 and I loved every minute of it. She is such a great lady and a better singer you will not find anywhere. It as fun to do the Album and I thank Russ and all involved for letting me do my small part.

Cookie

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 29 Oct 2003 4:45 pm

Lanny Russ is not going to get all the recognition. It was great hearing you and russ at the Dothan Show and your CD is great have bout wore it out, it would not play yesterday in Nans Crysler Love you and looking to see you guys again soon.

ernie

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 29 Oct 2003 11:18 pm

...and if any of y'all out there have any of the ol' "Barefoot Jerry" stuff from the 70's,you'll find that Russ ain't a bad singer,or trumpet player either.

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clive swindell · Post by **clive swindell** » 30 Oct 2003 1:43 am

Hi Russ

Are the tracks going to be available?

Clark Bailey · Post by **Clark Bailey** » 30 Oct 2003 7:02 pm

I got the Pickin tribute &Laney,s tribute to Connie at Bristol & i have about wore out Russ,s two mile pike cd -- AWESOME is all i can say.

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 10 Nov 2003 5:32 pm

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 19 Nov 2003 2:42 pm

Hey Clive....no tracks yet...I'll post when they're available.

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 2 Dec 2003 10:43 am

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 2 Dec 2003 2:34 pm

Okay, you got Connie, but does Laney sing on any cuts.

This one sounds like one I'd like to have -- and thanks for the reminder. I also want to add a plug for Laney's (and Russ') Tribute to Connie. I've really been enjoying that one lately. 14 Connie Smith tunes with a whole lot of Russ on every cut.

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Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 2 Dec 2003 6:06 pm

Russ Hicks will be appearing on the HOF fund raiser show at Catfish Johnnys Feb 21 at Lake Panosofkee Fla. That will be a good time to show up and get one or all of this great players CD's.And hear one of the best there is...Live. For info check out the posting by Don Sulesky on Events and Announcements.

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Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 2 Dec 2003 9:59 pm

I heard this at Duane Marrs'shop the other day...FIVE STARS!All the steel players did a stellar job,as did my hero(Gregg Galbraith)...