I was country when country wasn't cool,Steeler

Joe Krumel · Post by **Joe Krumel** » 19 Dec 2021 1:13 pm

Who played on original recording with George and Barbara's live cut.?

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 19 Dec 2021 5:50 pm

The great Sonny Garrish!

Joe Krumel · Post by **Joe Krumel** » 20 Dec 2021 4:27 am

Thanks David. Heard the song in the car. Man that is a lesson on how to play fills. Sonny is the man.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 20 Dec 2021 3:25 pm

Anyone know where this live version was recorded? It appears to be a Barbara Mandrell concert or TV appearance, possibly an awards show. I wasn't aware that Garrish played with either one of them. It sure would be great to hear more about it.

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 20 Dec 2021 5:30 pm

It was actually recorded in the studio and audience was dubbed into the recording. I’m not sure if George’s part dubbed or actually in the studio. But they did well with the same approach as Elton John’s Bennie & The Jets.

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 20 Dec 2021 7:30 pm

I was going to guess Sonny but didn’t want to contribute something without actual knowledge. Thanks for affirming my ears.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 20 Dec 2021 9:23 pm

David Higginbotham wrote:It was actually recorded in the studio and audience was dubbed into the recording. I’m not sure if George’s part dubbed or actually in the studio. But they did well with the same approach as Elton John’s Bennie & The Jets.

Cool. Thanks. I was wondering if that's how it was done.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 23 Dec 2021 10:18 pm

Listening to the steel parts, I could tell it's Sonny.

Brett