Sleepy Lagoon on the E9th

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 27 May 2013 10:23 am

Although Harry James had a big band hit with "Sleepy Lagoon," I always remember Sneaky Pete's version from the l970s. I also enjoyed Doug Beaumier's non-pedal arrangement that he posted a few years ago. I'm using my tenor sax and MSA Classic pedal steel for my version of the tune
http://www.hsga.org/ChuckLettes.htm

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 27 May 2013 10:16 pm

Hi Chuck,

I really enjoyed your rendition of "Sleepy Lagoon". The combination of Steel & Sax is really nice.

Keep the tunes coming.

Roger

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 28 May 2013 7:13 am

Sounds good, Chuck. I too remember Sneaky Pete's version on his solo album. A great tune!

Tom Harris · Post by **Tom Harris** » 31 May 2013 11:09 am

Howdy Chuck,been a Harry James fan since about mid 40s,and "Sleepy Lagoon" has always been my fav. and just wanted to say You did It as good as any I've ever heard,,I think even Ole Harry would like the way you did it lol...
Tom Harris

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 6 Jun 2013 7:33 am

Thanks, guys. This song always makes me think of summer.

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 11 Jul 2017 8:31 am

Doug Beaumier wrote:Sounds good, Chuck. I too remember Sneaky Pete's version on his solo album. A great tune!

That Sleepy Lagoon was my favorite on his album too, But listening to your youtube of it is what got me here in a search.
Your version is also very nice, and By By Blues is amazing.

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