My tribute to Herb Remington-- "Sweetnin'"

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 17 Apr 2012 8:27 pm

The first time I heard this song, courtesy of Basil Henriques, I knew I had to play it. I'm a sucker for rhumbas. This one is in A6 tuning and it has the low A string. Herb wrote some great tunes!

Herb gave me his blessing to transcribe the tune and offer it for sale, and I am very grateful and humbled. How lucky are we to have walking among us still?

Here is a link to listen--this was played on my Clinesmith lap steel and also my Tele, a dumbek and my Kay bass:

http://soundcloud.com/ionahoopii/sweetnin

Bryce Baker · Post by **Bryce Baker** » 17 Apr 2012 8:35 pm

absolutely great, Mike. I'm sure Herb would agree.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 17 Apr 2012 8:47 pm

I realize after listening to it a few times that I forgot to play a few different things that Herb played...oh well. I should have followed my own tab.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 18 Apr 2012 6:44 am

Don Crowl · Post by **Don Crowl** » 18 Apr 2012 11:09 am

I love it Mike. Thanks for sharing, & kudos for your "tasty" effort.

I have an old, old 33 1/3 record of Herb doing that number. In 1995 at a Tom Bradshaw production I took in the record for him to autograph. As I recall, at the time he said he had forgotten about the particular record I have. I think I have played that tune only once at a jam a long time ago. It sounds pretty good on my extended Leavitt tuning also.

Len Amaral · Post by **Len Amaral** » 18 Apr 2012 4:34 pm

Very nice. I can listen to that all day.

Lenny

Mike Anderson · Post by **Mike Anderson** » 18 Apr 2012 5:28 pm

I don't know the original, but that is really beautiful Mike. Lovely exotica feel.

Former Member · Post by **Former Member** » 18 Apr 2012 6:08 pm

Yep!
Sounds great! put it in the "cart" I'll take 1.
You're an inspiration dude!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 18 Apr 2012 7:33 pm

Thanks, guys. I had to do a Take 2--I'll get there eventually!

http://soundcloud.com/ionahoopii/sweetnin

http://www.steelinfromthemasters.com/al ... bnotation/

Jerry Gleason · Post by **Jerry Gleason** » 20 Apr 2012 12:54 am

Great job and great tune, Mike. I might have to learn that one.

Kevin Brown · Post by **Kevin Brown** » 20 Apr 2012 5:33 am

great overall sound mike, it was defp worth persevering, getting over the last hurdle makes such a difference, well done.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 20 Apr 2012 5:33 am

Cool beans, man ....

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 20 Apr 2012 8:22 am

Cool stuff, Mike... different, retro, exotic, and interesting!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 22 Apr 2012 6:39 am

Thanks, guys. All credit to Herb. Note to self: I've got to start writing some steel guitar tunes!

Marino Galli · Post by **Marino Galli** » 22 Apr 2012 11:49 am

One of my favorite Steel's Song!
Wonderful Playing Mike !
Love the way you nail it!
Greetings From Switzerland
Your "overseas" big Fan
Cat Marino