buddy emmons on wichita lineman

Storm Rosson · Post by **Storm Rosson** » 4 Aug 2010 10:43 am

My day has now been made ....how sweet it is....

James Marlowe · Post by **James Marlowe** » 4 Aug 2010 3:01 pm

Was Tommy White's version on "The Show Pros" mentioned? It's excellent also!

Fred Rushing · Post by **Fred Rushing** » 4 Aug 2010 4:06 pm

If you want a look into Buddys sole, go to the Lineman link on youtube and give a listen and look to a tune called "L' Hiver Sur. Oh my goodness!!!!!!
Fred

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 4 Aug 2010 4:25 pm

Fred, I don't want anything to do with Buddy's "sole" - I have absolutely zero interest in his shoes!

Oh sorry, you meant his "soul" - here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip-d24Lg3pg

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 4 Aug 2010 6:21 pm

Tommy White's version of this song is the best version I have ever heard. I also saw him play it live at the ISGC in 2002 that was equally awesome. He was playing that gray Carter and I saw how that performance really moved Bud Carter to tears. He loved it as did we all.

Fred Rushing · Post by **Fred Rushing** » 4 Aug 2010 6:42 pm

Mark. My bad. it was a real Low remark was it not.
Sorry Fred

Ron Funk · Post by **Ron Funk** » 4 Aug 2010 11:38 pm

'Cowboy' Eddie Long does a superb version of Jimmy Webb's "By The Time I Get to Phoenix" on Cowboy's CD entitled "I've Been Everywhere,Man"

And while you have that CD in your player, do not pass by Cowboy's rendition of "Ghost In This House"

Each are very worthy of your listen.

Rick Winfield · Post by **Rick Winfield** » 5 Aug 2010 3:00 am

thanks to ALL, who have shared these magical pieces !
rick

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 5 Aug 2010 3:48 am

Thanks Mark for the link to Buddies version, Wish they would re-release Steel Suite, thank God for Youtube at least.

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 5 Aug 2010 9:33 am

I need to find a copy of this album!
Volcanic action also...

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 5 Aug 2010 10:16 am

'Volcanic....' has disappeared, seemingly for ever!

I wish the folks at Ray Charles' company would reissue ALL his early albums in their complete form! I'm fed-up with half-hearted compilations where the omissions are at the whim of whoever is doing the editing. Ray had any number of fine LPs in the '70s/'80s, yet they're not on CD.

And.... Buddy's solo on 'Feel So Bad' is just amazing! How Ray must have enjoyed his playing! A fine album, but only available on Ebay on vinyl...

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 5 Aug 2010 1:34 pm

theres lots of ebay copies of Volcanic. I just bought one for $10 shipped. Suite Steel on the other hand doesnt seem to exist but is available for download it looks like. Id much rather have the real lp natch.

Dave Burr · Post by **Dave Burr** » 5 Aug 2010 2:10 pm

Check out the link below. It's a boxed set called "Ray Charles: The Complete Country and Western Recordings"... supposedly all the country and western stuff from '59 to '86. I have it and it's great! Doesn't have "Feel So Bad" though. It does have a great booklet that comes with it. There's one quote in there from Ray about Buddy's playing on one of the songs... I think it was "I Wish You Were Here Tonight". Needless to say, Buddy knocked him out.

http://www.amazon.com/Ray-Charles-Compl ... l_3#disc_3

You can also download the entire album of "Volcanic Action Of My Soul" on Amazon at the link below.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027D ... sr=1-2-ent

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 5 Aug 2010 8:20 pm

I got that box set from the library and agree that its great.

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 5 Aug 2010 8:25 pm

Ben,I found a CD in my house labeled Suite Steel,Someone musta burnt it...Hmmm.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 6 Aug 2010 8:33 am

Dave Burr:

That's the problem! It's a nice collection, no doubt, but some of the 'Volcanic...' tracks are missing. Mind you, 'Volcanic Action...' is far from being a 'country' album ('I Feel So Bad' certainly wouldn't qualify!), so it's understandable in that case.

I just want them to reissue all his old albums as they were.

A kind Forumite burned me a copy of both 'Suite Steel' and 'Pacific Steel Co' (a similar compilation); I'd far rather buy these things on the market so that everyone receives their due compensation but, when they're unavailable, one has no choice.

Stand-out tracks for me were BE's 'Wichita..' and JayDee's contribution - I'm still trying to get close to both performances almost forty years later!!!!

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 6 Aug 2010 8:58 am

Roger,"Blackbird" Sneaky Pete,and "Yesterday" Sneaky Pete,and Buddy...magic stuff.

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 6 Aug 2010 9:14 am

I downloaded the album for free. Hey dont be mad, I'll gladly pay for the vinyl please...show me where it is to buy?.
anyway. Im listening now and just passed Buddy's solo on Standing on the Corner. That slayed! Sneaky Pete is playin Blackbird right now, beautiful. Some of my favorite players on here, eagerly anticipating the Maness cut.

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 9 Aug 2010 11:24 pm

Roger:
you can purchase the entire 'Volcanic Action' album here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027D ... sr=1-2-ent

I think "See You Then" might be my favorite track off that album. It's another Jimmy Webb gem and Ray's arrangement is just classic. should have been included on that 'Complete C&W' box set... Buddy just shines.

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 10 Aug 2010 1:39 am

I didn't like Ray's version much at all.. I think Glen's version was better by far.. Much smoother to my ears, and a bit more spare. The steel solo by BE on Ray's version was magnificent however!

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 10 Aug 2010 9:54 am

Thanks, Scott, but I'm still so rooted in yesterday's technology that I've yet to embrace the notion of MP3s, ipods, or anything that isn't a tangible product I can hold in my hand.....

Dick Sexton · Post by **Dick Sexton** » 10 Aug 2010 12:45 pm

Is there a BIAB or other backing track available for this song?

Thanks...

Matt Berg · Post by **Matt Berg** » 11 Aug 2010 8:08 am

Jimmy Webb interviews here:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... =128544514

He sounds like quite the modest gentleman...

Gerald Menke · Post by **Gerald Menke** » 11 Aug 2010 11:03 am

Man. There is no doubt that few pickers can pour as much soul and emotion into the steel the way Buddy can. One thing I feel I have to point out is that that tone he's got there is something I think you can only get with an Emmons push pull, those glorious rich highs that just go on forever...

Thanks you guys for the first thread I've been interested in in quite some time. That Suite Steel album really is a must listen for everybody on this Forum, so inspiring.

Love all you guys

Gerald

Butch Pytko · Post by **Butch Pytko** » 12 Aug 2010 11:46 am

Can someone post Buddy Emmons version of Wichita Lineman in MP3?

Thanks,
Butch

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