Harbour Lights

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 20 Oct 2021 3:07 am

Hey all

I have just done a nice version of "Harbour Lights"
Very South Sea ish, and C6th ish (OnE9)

I haven't offered it on the Forum, as I know many of you, (from your comments), don't know the "Oldies"

Reply to this post here and let me know/comment, if you know the song. (Don't email please)

If enough folks know the song, I may offer it here on the Forum.

Offer open until 31st October 2021.

Kind Regards

J.R.

Roy McKinney · Post by **Roy McKinney** » 20 Oct 2021 3:14 am

Very nice song. Play it a lot at the senior homes.

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 20 Oct 2021 4:51 am

Yes, I know the song...along with Canadian Sunset, Ebb Tide, Red Sails in the Sunset...etc.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 20 Oct 2021 6:26 am

I play it on C6th. Key of D.

Walter Webb · Post by **Walter Webb** » 20 Oct 2021 11:16 am

Harbor Lights is a great ol' tune... I first heard it in the 60s by the Platters... then, about a dozen Hawaiian records, like Webley Edwards Hawaii Calls... Love it...

Dana Blodgett · Post by **Dana Blodgett** » 20 Oct 2021 1:11 pm

This is a great song like Sleepwalk, Beyond the Reef & others. I do a primitive version in key of D on the E9 neck. I just lower my Es thru out but struggle with the phrasing on the Bridge. I love it.
I could be wrong but I thought Harbor Lights came out in the late 30s.

Bud Harger · Post by **Bud Harger** » 20 Oct 2021 4:15 pm

John,

The spelling interests me. "Harbour" versus "Harbor", I'm not sure! I think in the U.S. it's "Harbor".

Like Jack Stoner, I play this song in D on C6th. I have been playing it on C6th since the 50's before I had pedals. My guitar was a T-8 Fender Professional. It's much more fun and sounds so much better, with pedals.

Back then... our Band Leader would introduce the song as "HARGER Lights", which I think is appropriate. Right?

That's the label I used for it on my Instrumental CD... "HARGER Lights".

Have fun. Thanks, John, for all you do for all of us.

Best personal regards.

Bud Harger

Jim Fogarty · Post by **Jim Fogarty** » 20 Oct 2021 7:11 pm

Love that song! I learned it from the Elvis "Sun Sessions", where he sings a very spooky version. I've also messed with it on C6 lap. I'd love an E9 psg version.

Bob Watson · Post by **Bob Watson** » 21 Oct 2021 1:53 am

Harbor Lights is a classic!

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 21 Oct 2021 7:21 am

I got Spelling here!

Harbour Is English, USA drops the U like in Color.

J.R.

Steven Cabral · Post by **Steven Cabral** » 21 Oct 2021 8:23 am

Yes , one of many Platters songs I've loved for years .

Ashley D\'Silva · Post by **Ashley D\'Silva** » 21 Oct 2021 2:41 pm

This song is as old as I am though heaps more beautiful.

The song has been sung & played over the years by Rock Stars and beautiful Country folk.

Would love to get a John Russell copy of a Tab.

Bud Harger · Post by **Bud Harger** » 21 Oct 2021 3:53 pm

John,

Please send me this tab for E9th version of â€œHarger Lightsâ€â€¦
â€¦ I mean â€œHarbour Lightsâ€
ðŸ˜ƒ.

Thanks.

bUd
budval@att.net

Oliver Phillips · Post by **Oliver Phillips** » 22 Oct 2021 2:40 am

Would also appreciate a copy of this John

Charlie Hansen · Post by **Charlie Hansen** » 22 Oct 2021 8:51 am

I saw the harbour lights. Always loved this song.
I'd like to have a copy if you get a chance.
I think originally recorded in approx. 1937, so it's a few years older than me.

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 23 Oct 2021 7:57 am

Hey All

I had not intended to offer this tab on The Forum, as I was not sure there would be any interest. The Tab for the beautiful Hymn, "Abide With Me", did not receive one request.

I will send the tab to anyone requesting it from me.
Send your email address to jrtablaturepsg@gmail.com

Kind regards

J.R.

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 24 Oct 2021 6:45 am

Received John's Harbour Lights tab today...excellent...as always!!!
Thanks John!

Jim Arnold · Post by **Jim Arnold** » 24 Oct 2021 8:06 am

One of the first steel songs I learned on C6. Still enjoy playing it. It's a beautiful song to play on steel. I can't wait to play it E9.
Thank you John for offering this to us. Really appreciate your effort.

Charlie Hansen · Post by **Charlie Hansen** » 24 Oct 2021 9:26 am

Got this from John today and, as usual it's great. I love these old songs.

Oliver Phillips · Post by **Oliver Phillips** » 24 Oct 2021 10:17 am

Received Johns tabs today. Usual standard, excellent.

Roy McKinney · Post by **Roy McKinney** » 24 Oct 2021 2:32 pm

Rcvd tab today, excellent work.

Steven Cabral · Post by **Steven Cabral** » 25 Oct 2021 8:00 am

Just started to play your tab. Great as always . I appreciate the words . For me it makes it easier to follow . Thanks again . Steve

Hal Stackhouse · Post by **Hal Stackhouse** » 27 Oct 2021 6:12 am

John, Another great song. Sent you an email.
Hal

RMckee · Post by **RMckee** » 29 Oct 2021 5:47 am

Thanks for the tab! Great work.

Hal Stackhouse · Post by **Hal Stackhouse** » 30 Oct 2021 7:58 am

Hi John, still haven't received the tab for this according to Keith.

Hal

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