Songs that rip your heart out when you play them

Ben Rubright · Post by **Ben Rubright** » 22 Aug 2012 12:15 pm

I just went back and listened to Dawn sing 'Sweet Memories' with John Hughey and 'If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong, Do It Right' with Paul Franklin ......WOW...is anyone anywhere near as good as she is???? I can think of no one. I watched Paul watch her as she sang. What a joy it must be to accompany someone like her.

Dave Simonis · Post by **Dave Simonis** » 22 Aug 2012 3:51 pm

Same Old Star - McBride and the Ride (and what a steel ride at the end!)

The Little Girl - John Michael Montgomery

Where Grass Won't Grow - George Jones (the Musicor version)

State Fair - Doug Supernaw

Roual Ranes · Post by **Roual Ranes** » 22 Aug 2012 5:38 pm

For me it has always been "Born To Lose" ever since I was just a kid. (and that is a long time)

Dave Sichak · Post by **Dave Sichak** » 22 Aug 2012 8:31 pm

I will add an "Amen" to Born To Lose. Every time I play my dobro or lap steel - that is a tune I always play, and the Ted Daffan version is what comes to mind.

I'd also have to toss in a ballad by a man named Hank who could milk a song like no other. His version of "First Fall of Snow" to me is typical of how he could emote his vocals to tell a story in a song. And make it sound sincere.

And I always play his "I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You" but in a slower, perhaps sadder rhythm.

Cheers,
Dave
http://www.hillbilly-music.com

Bill Bassett · Post by **Bill Bassett** » 24 Aug 2012 6:03 am

Mama Hated Diesels.

Bobby Black on steel with Commander Cody. 1972