Jimmy Day anyone?

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Jay Riddle
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Jimmy Day anyone?

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I would like to get a few more "Jimmy Day" style licks that are preferably on the 3,4,5 and 4,5,6 string groups for example.I know a few of them, but I'll take all the variations I can get my hands on.I'm wanting the licks that make the steel sound like it's mimicking the feelings of a sad line in a song in a John Hughey way,if that makes sense.These licks really make the steel come alive.Any replies that anyone has will be greatly appreciated.Thanks
Jay Riddle
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mtulbert
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Post by mtulbert »

Hi Jay,

There is a great site out there called Rebel and Ricky's steel tab. I am on my laptop right now and do not have the line but you should be able to find it easily. There is a lot of tab there as well as sound bites so you can hear the phrasing as well as see just the notes. I just learned Jimmy's version of "Farewell Party" which is absolutely gorgeous and has IMHO all those elements which made Jimmy a legend in his own lifetime. I will never play it like him or come close but it will open a new dimension for you in steel playing. At least it did for me.

I think that there are some other JD tunes on the site as well.

Regards and hope this helps.

Mark T>
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Post by Graham »

Jay:
You will find some Jimmy Day material on the 1961 and 1967 pages. Site address is below my name.

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Post by Jay Riddle »

Thanks for the web sites on Jimmy Day material guys.I'm looking forward to visiting them and pickin' up a few new licks.Mark,you are definitely not alone on the "Playing it like Jimmy" thing.I feel the same way about it and can honestly say this steel master definitely had a style all his own!Take care guys and thanks again.
Sincerely,Jay Riddle

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rpetersen
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Post by rpetersen »

Hi Jay - I bought Jimmy's "Bootleg collector Pak" From Jimmy Day at the St louis Show around 10 - 12 years ago. It contains 3 cassettes. Steel and strings - Golden Steel Guitar Hits - All Those Years.
Tapes are in excellent condition and also has Jimmy's Autograph on the package they come in!! Let me know if you or anybody else is interested!!


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Jay Riddle
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Post by Jay Riddle »

Thanks for the offer Ron.I'll keep it in mind,and if I find anyone else that's interested in it I'll let you know too.It was good hearing from you.Take care and happy steelin'!
Jay


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