Crazy on the lap steel

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 18 Nov 2010 4:49 pm

I've played many different arrangements of "Crazy," but I always loved Patsy Cline's definitive version. I wanted to try this rendition on my 6 string lap steel since I usually perform this tune on the pedal steel. Having just six strings instead of ten limits my choice of notes, but I love the tone of the lap steel. Hope you enjoy the recording. http://hsga.org/new_design/ChuckLettes.htm
Chuck

Steve Cunningham · Post by **Steve Cunningham** » 18 Nov 2010 7:48 pm

Sweet!

David Stewart · Post by **David Stewart** » 18 Nov 2010 9:14 pm

Very interesting. It really brings out the many different "vowels" of the lap steel!

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 19 Nov 2010 12:43 am

Having just six strings instead of ten limits my choice of notes

I didn't notice, Chuck.

Very good expressive playing of Crazy!!

Aloha,

Don

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 19 Nov 2010 7:03 am

Hi,

Very nicely done!

Best,

Bob

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 19 Nov 2010 7:39 am

That was beautiful Chuck. BTW, did you make the backing track?

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 19 Nov 2010 8:17 am

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the compliments. Crazy is one of those tunes that can be performed a variety of ways. The six strings really help me interpret the song differently than I would on the pedal steel. Andy, I found the rhythm track on the Forum years ago, but the link has vanished.
Chuck

Mark Roeder · Post by **Mark Roeder** » 19 Nov 2010 11:28 am

Very nice....had to see if you were just "going crazy" on the steel or performing "Crazy". Either one would have been good.