Laney Hicks Sings Irish?

Chuck Campbell · Post by **Chuck Campbell** » 1 Oct 2006 8:34 pm

We all know Laney as the sweetheart of the Steel Guitar and have enjoyed her songs on CD’s and at steel shows all over the world, but singing an Irish song which she wrote? When Charlie McCoy, the greatest harmonica player in the world decided to do a project and feature artists which included a mix of International singers and musicians who have worked with him over the years of his highly acclaimed career, he asked Laney to write a song and sing it on his new CD project. This is entirely different from anything she has done in the past and demonstrates her talent as both a singer and songwriter. As if we needed more proof after The Nameless Shuffle (A love Like This). All songs on the CD have an Irish tone and are written by the artists performing them, along with Charlie's signature harmonica fills intertwined. The project is almost complete. The melody and acoustic guitar is by Russ Hicks and the lyrics and vocal by Laney. The song is titled, “If You Cared For Me”. The song has been retained by a company in charge of placing songs in Hollywood movies. Don’t be surprised to hear the song in a Movie in the future, it’s that good. To hear a sample which is most of the song, go to their web site www.russandlaney.com then, click on "news", then "New Charlie McCoy Project", and then click on the song, "If You Cared For Me". Let me know what you think. All of us can play critic. As for me, I give it a big two thumbs up, but then I’m just a tad partial. I love both of them.

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Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 1 Oct 2006 10:46 pm

Here it is

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 1 Oct 2006 10:49 pm

Jim Hartley · Post by **Jim Hartley** » 2 Oct 2006 1:48 am

No real surprise, it's terrific like everything else they do. Great job guys. See ya soon,
Jim

Hank Pell · Post by **Hank Pell** » 2 Oct 2006 2:59 am

I love Laney's Singing, and i was Always a big fan of Charlie MC'Coy And Russ Hicks Is another Genious. How can you go wrong? I can also play steel with this tune ,being that there is none in this recording. Thank you Laney Charlie & Russ.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 2 Oct 2006 5:24 am

I like it Jerry

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 2 Oct 2006 11:25 am

Very soothing

Rick
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Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 2 Oct 2006 12:39 pm

That is TOO pretty! Laney, Russ, you guys amaze me! See you next month!

Dave Baldwin · Post by **Dave Baldwin** » 2 Oct 2006 2:46 pm

hey laney&russ if your not irsh you should be b gosh and bgra its beyond words dave

Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 2 Oct 2006 3:11 pm

1st class people putting out a 1st class song. What a couple to look up too in this business.

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Charlie Vaughn · Post by **Charlie Vaughn** » 2 Oct 2006 3:16 pm

WOW What a great song, it is absolutely beautiful. Great job Russ and Laney.

Michael Breid · Post by **Michael Breid** » 12 Oct 2006 6:10 pm

Reminds me of that old John Wayne movie, "The Quiet Man". Too bad Laney wasn't around then to sing the song for that film. It would have been a nice touch.