The Steel Ride that Got You Hooked

David Barnett · Post by **David Barnett** » 26 Nov 2022 11:32 am

I always like to ask this question, because it surprises me at some of the answers and lots of times it introduces me to something new I like. So, here it goes…..

What Steel Guitar Solo got you hooked and made you wanna play? The one ride, that absolutely lit one heck of a fire under you when you heard it, you couldn’t stop thinking about it, and even now if you hear it, you get chills.

For me it’s the ride on Garth’s “Much Too Young”. The moment I heard Bruce come in there sideways on that big Emmons, I about jumped out of my truck seat. I HAD to have a steel guitar at that moment, and 2 days later I bought a Fessenden S-10 & Bruce’s Homespun Tape. Still I listen to that song about 2-3 times a day, Bruce is my hero, biggest inspiration I have.

Now, what’s the one that done it for you?

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 26 Nov 2022 1:39 pm

Buddy Emmons playing the solo on Ray Charles' 'Wichita Lineman'.

I had no idea who Emmons was, but hearing that beautiful melody on steel guitar brought home to me that fact that, contrary to what I'd believed, it was possible to play more complex chords on the instrument. That big Bbmaj9 he played near the top of his solo was all I needed to hear!

(I'm not saying that JayDee Maness didn't light a fire under me with his amazing E9 blocking, but Buddy was who sent me out shopping!)

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » 26 Nov 2022 1:53 pm

Buddy Charleton on "Waltz Across Texas" by Ernest Tubb and John Hughey on "Last Date" by Conway Twitty.

There are so many that I love,but those are my favorites.

David Barnett · Post by **David Barnett** » 26 Nov 2022 2:12 pm

Andy Jones wrote:Buddy Charleton on "Waltz Across Texas" by Ernest Tubb and John Hughey on "Last Date" by Conway Twitty.

There are so many that I love,but those are my favorites.

Charleton was awesome, what a player!

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 26 Nov 2022 2:26 pm

Oh, PLEASE!! Come on...

"Together Again," by Tom Brumley, Buddy's intro and solo to "Touch My Heart," and Buddy's 4-bar interlude in "The Other Woman." in 1965.

I didn't discover the "Night Life" album until later.

Dave Hopping · Post by **Dave Hopping** » 26 Nov 2022 2:40 pm

The one that got me thinking was Sneaky Pete's solo on the Burrito Bros. version of "White Line Fever". Started thinking harder when I heard Sneaky's solo on the Jackson Browne version of "Take it Easy".

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 26 Nov 2022 3:12 pm

Hello Mary Lou - New Riders - Live
That classic Buddy Cage ascending Steel Ride really drove me to get a PSG, summer of 10th grade, 1979.
Starting 1min:50sec
https://youtu.be/D-4rGrMM8Ek

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 26 Nov 2022 4:58 pm

Emmons again on Judy Collins' version of Pity The Poor Immigrant (produced by Steve Stills)

Mike Ester · Post by **Mike Ester** » 26 Nov 2022 5:02 pm

Emmons, once more, on Judy Collins' recording of 'Someday Soon'.

David Barnett · Post by **David Barnett** » 26 Nov 2022 6:23 pm

Mike Ester wrote:Emmons, once more, on Judy Collins' recording of 'Someday Soon'.

Ooooo yea, that’s a good one. He’s getting a real “dreamy” tone on that one, I always thought it was so cool!

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 26 Nov 2022 6:37 pm

Several for me, but Curly Chalker Shadow of your smile, Buddy Emmons Night Life, Santo and Johnny Sleepwalk and Alvino Ray St Louis Blues.

Fred Treece · Post by **Fred Treece** » 26 Nov 2022 7:12 pm

Poco/Bad Weather/Rusty.
Took me 45 years to follow up on the idea, but I never gave up on it and finally started playing.

Gil James · Post by **Gil James** » 26 Nov 2022 7:57 pm

John David Call..... "Tears" on Pure Prairie Leagues first album. Well, really the whole album.... and the next 2....

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 26 Nov 2022 8:08 pm

For me, it was the steel solo on "What Do I Know" by country music band Ricochet. The song is featured on their self-titled record, "Ricochet", which was released on Columbia Records and I thought Teddy Carr had played on the song for awhile, then I found out from Ricochet lead singer Heath Wright that the only band member who played on the record was Heath on guitar and they were using studio musicians, so the steel player on the song was Bruce Bouton-he was actually the steel player on the whole record. Teddy played the song while touring with Ricochet in their live shows for five years.

David Barnett · Post by **David Barnett** » 26 Nov 2022 9:21 pm

Brett Day wrote:For me, it was the steel solo on "What Do I Know" by country music band Ricochet. The song is featured on their self-titled record, "Ricochet" and I thought Teddy Carr had played on the song for awhile, then I found out from Ricochet lead singer Heath Wright that the only band member who played on the record was Heath on guitar and they were using studio musicians, so the steel player on the song was Bruce Bouton-he was actually the steel player on the whole record. Teddy played the song while touring with Ricochet in their live shows for five years.

Yes!!! I thought I was the only one who listened to Ricochet, they are one of my favorite bands. I’ve never got to see em live, but man Heath is one heck of a singer!

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 27 Nov 2022 1:56 am

+1 for Someday Soon - same Collins album as Immigrant

Wayne Brown · Post by **Wayne Brown** » 27 Nov 2022 2:58 am

well I read this Thread and was not going to respond to it, I was just enjoying it, seeing how many different influences there actually were. Well I started thinking about it and I should add mine as well. The 1st was together Again with Tom Brumley. However I was real young when that came out. But the one that sent me to buy my 1st Steel was with out a doubt "If Not You" by Dr Hook. The steel guitar was played by Doyle Grisham. According to him this version was not supposed to be released. Anyways enjoy, I have included it here: Lead starts about 1:10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJgXHg- ... ab70smusic

Holy Crap I just listened to it again and got shivers...AGAIN!
thanks
Wayne

Mike Bacciarini · Post by **Mike Bacciarini** » 27 Nov 2022 6:00 am

1968, Buffalo Springfield, Kind Woman, Rusty Young

Michael Sawyer · Post by **Michael Sawyer** » 27 Nov 2022 6:24 am

Moon on Lonesome O'nry and Mean.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 27 Nov 2022 6:24 am

What got me started on steel originally was Little Roy Wiggins' steel on Eddy Arnold records.

Pedal lick(s) that hooked me was Bud Isaacs on the Webb Pierce recordings.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 27 Nov 2022 6:51 am

The Lord Knows I'm Drinking by Cal Smith with John Hughey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6voAw66Bxko

D Schubert · Post by **D Schubert** » 27 Nov 2022 6:56 am

The whole NRPS “Panama Red” album hit me like a ton of bricks, especially Buddy Cage’s guitar coming in halfway through “You Have Seen Me Running”. I grew up hearing steel guitar in everyday music as I was growing up, but that was the first time I turned my head and listened.

Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 27 Nov 2022 7:28 am

Buddy Emmons on John Sebastian's "Rainbows All Over Your Blues"

Joe Shelby · Post by **Joe Shelby** » 27 Nov 2022 7:39 am

Tom Brumley playing Neosho Waltz on the Buckaroo's album America's Most Wanted Band. That really got to me. That was in 1972. It took me two years of working and saving to get the first steel-a wood necked Sho-Bud Maverick, but worth it and I am still a fan of Tom's steel guitar playing.

Samuel Phillippe · Post by **Samuel Phillippe** » 27 Nov 2022 7:50 am

All the various renditions of Amazing Grace on both lap and psg........started with lap, not 100% satisfied so bought a psg......

Sam

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