Wichita Lineman. Ray Charles with Buddy Emmons.

Geoff Watkinson · Post by **Geoff Watkinson** » 13 Aug 2017 5:45 pm

Interesting cover of this song. For my money Glen Cambell's rendition can never be bettered. On this Ray Charles version Buddy Emmons takes a steel break.
https://youtu.be/85ZiNpNtGnQ

scott murray · Post by **scott murray** » 14 Aug 2017 5:12 am

love this version, number one in my book. Buddy is on most of the album, Volcanic Action of My Soul. apparently Glen helped set up the gig for him and it was one of his very favorite sessions he ever played. according to Buddy, he didn't even know he was doing a Ray Charles session... he thought it was a Glen date until Ray walked into the room!

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 20 Aug 2017 9:24 am

great elec bass part.....

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 21 Aug 2017 4:10 am

For my money Glen Cambell's rendition can never be bettered.

Have to agree. As exceptional as he was on all kinds of material, this feels like the wrong song for Ray, and for my taste, it's over arranged. Very nice steel playing from Buddy though.

Dave Magram · Post by **Dave Magram** » 21 Aug 2017 9:47 am

Apparently Mr. Charles really enjoyed Buddy's playing-- also on Volcanic Action of My Soul is:
"Ray Charles - Feel So Bad - LP Version"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ilJ3EwQuK4
Buddy begins an outrageous 30-second C6 solo at about 1:20.

-Dave

Peter Freiberger · Post by **Peter Freiberger** » 22 Aug 2017 5:29 am

Carol Kaye on bass, Bill.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 22 Aug 2017 7:33 am

This article attributes the bass solo to Glen (3rd paragraph from the bottom).

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 29 Sep 2017 5:51 pm

it's kinda like Wichita Lineman meets McArthur Park.....someone left the train out in the rain.....but I love Buddy's solo.....

Slim Heilpern · Post by **Slim Heilpern** » 30 Sep 2017 5:29 am

Frank Freniere wrote: This article attributes the bass solo to Glen (3rd paragraph from the bottom).

Hi Frank -

Pretty sure that article's talking about the Glen version, not the Ray version. The bass on the Ray version is almost certainly Carol Kaye. Her sound, picking technique, choice of notes -- it's all classic Carol Kaye.

Love that album, glad it's on YouTube 'cause my copy is pretty much worn out

.

- Slim.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 30 Sep 2017 6:05 am

Slim Heilpern wrote: Pretty sure that article's talking about the Glen version, not the Ray version. The bass on the Ray version is almost certainly Carol Kaye. Her sound, picking technique, choice of notes -- it's all classic Carol Kaye.

Love that album, glad it's on YouTube 'cause my copy is pretty much worn out .

- Slim.

You're right, Slim: I was referring to Glen's recording - thanks.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 30 Sep 2017 7:06 am

I like Ray's version, myself... but then again, it's hard to top Glen's...

someone left the train out in the rain

And if it rains that cake won't ever stand the strain...