"Sleepwalk Again" Bishop Ronnie P. Hall

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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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"Sleepwalk Again" Bishop Ronnie P. Hall

Post by Bishop Ronnie P Hall »

Hello my fellow steelers! :D
I normally in the past, had not posted anything here on the "Steel Without Pedals" section because, I hadn`t thought of my steel playing as that. But, as I was just kind of probing the forum, it ocurred to me, that though I played a modified "Carter Starter" I play it without the pedal rack, because of my physically challenged condition, (Double above knee amputee, loss of both legs), that maybe nobody would mind, if I posted a song or two, here also. Anyway, here it is, Enjoy! (I hope :) )
Ron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2s12NX_1UY
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Post by Karl Fehrenbach »

Bishop Hall, you are inspiring on many levels. I love the way you made this steel guitar nugget your own and the singing sacred steel approach fits this song so well. Just beautiful. I hope you post more stuff for all of us to hear. Peace.
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Post by Doug Beaumier »

Wonderful, soulful, and inspirational playing, as always, Bishop Hall! Yes, you are a non-pedal player and you are welcome anywhere on this forum. I've enjoyed listening to everything you have posted here in the past few years. Keep up the great work, Ron!
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Post by Frank James Pracher »

Wonderful! Very soulful phrasing. Next to the original I think that is one of my favorite renditions. Nice!
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Post by Michael Lester »

...wow...
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Post by Stephen Abruzzo »

Great playing as usual Bishop Ronnie. Nice to see how you handle a tune like Sleepwalk in your E-major based tuning.
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Post by Steve Hogge »

Really excellent.
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Post by Terry Haggerty »

Great rendition....I love it!
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Post by Rick Barnhart »

Nice job, Reverend! I particularly like the lil run at 1:18 :)
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Post by Steve Cunningham »

That's some smooth playing Ron!
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Post by Alan Brookes »

Wow. In two different sections, so I get to play it twice. :lol:
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Post by Peter den Hartogh »

LOVELY! :D
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Post by Deirdre Higgins »

Lovely rendition Bishop Hall, played from the heart.
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Post by Bob Stone »

Ron,

Well, it took you long enough to find us!

Great playing as always. We look forward to more.

Best to you, the family and your congregation.

Bob
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Post by Norman Markowitz »

A wonderful version. Hypnotic at some points. Would love to hear more from you.
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Post by Kelvin Monaghan »

Beautiful as ever,for those who havent caught up with Bishops Rons playing he has loads of wonderful pieces on his You tube site ,his tone and soulful playing are truly inspiring .
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Post by Dennis Detweiler »

Great creativity,feeling and style. I'll listen to creativity over copying any day. Very nice!
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Post by Ralph Czitrom »

Ron - I had not heard your playing before, but I'll be sure to find you on YouTube. Great job!
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Post by Steve Branscom »

Graceful and smooth. I expected nothing less. Really enjoyed it. Every time I hear Sleepwalk from now on I'll have to compare it to this one.
Steve
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Post by Bishop Ronnie P Hall »

WOW! Everybody! :D
To all the brothers and sisters Steel Players, I am overwelmed at your wonderful responses to my little attempt and effort in trying to play the "Holy Grail" of all Steel Guitar players efforts, and presentations. After all, it seems that every Steel Player sometimes will try to either duplicate this song, or play their version of this "Classic". I just thought too, that I would try it also!!!
Please forgive me, I have always tried to respond to every comment individually, but it looks as though, if I did do it in this case, I would be here until Christmas of next year. But, at least allow me to say, Thanks so much for the expressions, encouragement, loyalty, friendship, support, that has been shown to me, over my little effort to try and play this this classic song that Santo, and Johnny left on record. I love all of you.
Ron
BTW, Bob Stone! This is all your fault!!! :lol: Love ya Bro!
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Post by Andrea Tazzini »

Hello Reverend, your rendition is my favorite rendition of sleepwalk!
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Post by Bishop Ronnie P Hall »

Hello Andrea !:D (Tazzini)
Glad to hear from you! Thank you so much for your encouragement, and I hope you will continue to listen in on my videos, and may God continue to smile upon you and your family. :)
Ron
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Post by HowardR »

I enjoyed that very much......
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Post by CrowBear Schmitt »

Same here Ronnie
how sweet it is
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Post by Bishop Ronnie P Hall »

Hi HowardR! :D
Thank you so much for your encouragement. It does mean a lot.
Ron
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