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We don't all live up to the songs we write. Is it true that Dickey once hit his wife after she flushed a pound of coke down the toilet? If true, what should he have done to make up for it?

Poll ended at 28 Nov 2014 8:25 am

Promised to write 5 more songs as good as "Blue Sky."
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33%
Paid for his wife's aikido lessons in case he would get mad again.
0
No votes
That a'int true! People just say stuff.
1
17%
Stop pickin' on that brilliant, innovative, genius, Easley! Where would you be without your musical heroes?
1
17%
None of the above.
0
No votes
All of the above except none of the above.
2
33%
 
Total votes: 6
David Easley
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Post by David Easley »

Here's a version of Dickey Betts's Blue Sky I ran across from a trio gig I did a while back. Unfortunately the recording's a little quiet. You might need headphones to hear the bass player if listening on a computer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh8R94H5Y1g

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Post by Eli Hall »

David, that was awesome. Loved the tone and the solo you played. very guitar like quality to the tone which is weird because i always thought they were trying to mimic a pedal steel on the record so there you go mimcking a guitar mimicking a steel.
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Post by Patrick Lyons »

Sounds Great as always David.
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Post by Joachim Kettner »

That's the best thing I've heard in ages! A trio with PSG. Amazing task to emulate Dickie Betts licks!
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Post by Charlie McDonald »

I voted 'Stop pickin'...' but I mean don't stop picking!
This is a great rendition with the fluid steelin' in the middle.
Emulation is the best revenge, whether Dickie did it or not.
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Post by Mike Neer »

David, I really love your playing and singing, man. Thanks for posting.
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Post by b0b »

I love the song and your rendition of it, Dave. Good job. But the poll kind of sucks. I hate the stereotype of rock musicians as wife-beating coke fiends, even when it's true. :(

I like The Allman Brothers' music. Their lifestyle, not so much.
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