Blue Bayou

Ray Minich · From: Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra

The little woman & I were watchin' the DVD of "Burning Man" (with Denzel Washington) last nite. Linda Ronstadt's "Blue Bayou" appears several times in the soundtrack. Finally the steel break comes on out of the blue. Brought tears to my eyes. Album cover from the '70's gives no credits. Sounds like Big E. A big thank you.

Dave Van Allen · From: Souderton, PA , US , Earth

another one for the FAQ:

Dan Dugmore played the Pedal Steel on Blue Bayou

Jim Phelps · From: Mexico City, Mexico

That's one of the few solos that I really don't mind - even enjoy - copying the record. Perfect, tasteful solo.

[This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 28 December 2004 at 07:33 PM.]

Kevin Hatton · From: Buffalo, N.Y.

That is in fact Dan Dugmore. Dan continues to record in Nashville and is found on many top ten hits by Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Travis Tritt and many more. He is also a gem of a fellow.

Al Terhune · From: Newcastle, WA

Definitely one of my all-time, tasteful, favorite steel solos of all time...

Jon Graboff · From: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Did anyone ever notice that the ascending lick at the end of the solo appears to be from a different take. There's a sly and subtle cross fade happening there, if you listen closely. A real artful pre Pro Tools, fingers on the faders mixing move. One of the truely memorable steel solos never the less.

Smiley Roberts · From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075

I mentioned to someone,just the other day, that Roy Orbison wrote AND recorded it,& they didn't even know it. They thought that Linda had the original on it.

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David L. Donald · From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand

Roy's version is realy fine too.

No Protools or other non-linear editing at this time, I think there was very limited moving fader automation on some consoles, and more likely VCA writting with static faders at that time.

A still fine, fine stuff. Yeah Dan's solo is killer.
One of those classic timeless solos if this period like Amos Garrets guitar solo on Midnight At The Oasis

Tony Prior · From: Charlotte NC

Hey Ray..you were close on two accounts here..

"Burning Man" may actually be MAN ON FIRE..

and of course BIG E is actually Dan Dugmore !

I think that puts you at 0 for 2...

but who's counting..

great movie and absolutely great lifelong classic Steel playing by Dan..

Happy Wednesday..

oh..don't bet on any Football this weekend..ok ?

[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 29 December 2004 at 03:50 AM.]

Jerry Hayes · From: Virginia Beach, Va.

Let's not forget that Dan Dugmore is a first rate lead guitarist and was doing major sessions and shows with major artists on that intrument before and after the Blue Bayou record came about. He's featured in a lot of Los Angeles based rock albums in the 70's & early 80's. I'd heard that he hadn't been playing steel very long when Blue Bayou was recorded but I don't know if that's true or not. It's still one of the classic solos of all time in my opinion...JH

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Jim Peters · From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA, R.I.P.

Our band is covering Blue Bayou, this Sat. night will be my steel debut with my band, 4 songs-Blue Bayou,Black Coffee, Down home blues and Dock of the Bay. It is a great solo, I think I'm ready for it. JP

Perry Hansen · From: Bismarck, N.D.

Bobby Black has a fantastic version of the song.

Ray Minich · From: Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra

Tony, well, I at least dug out the 33-1/3rd album and got out the magnifiers and hunted to no avail for the credits so's I could try to at least appear to have more intelligence than a floor tile... sometimes even that fails. Wish me better luck next time. The steel break is still one of the best.

"Man on Fire" or "Burning Man", he was pretty crispy. One of the hazards of participating in a forum like this is that it is SO EASY for me to confirm the issue of personal stupidity when it is otherwise only suspected. I could go up and correct the original posting, but then the thread wouldn't make any sense. Happy New Year

Oh, and a big thanks to Dan D. for the timeless piece of steel music. In my book it's right up there with the Blue Danube Waltz, although somewhat shorter in length.

[This message was edited by Ray Minich on 29 December 2004 at 10:23 AM.]

Graham · From: Marmora, Ontario, Canada

And the sound clip and tab for this can still be found here:

http://users.interlinks.net/rebel/steel/1977.html

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Jerry Overstreet · From: Louisville Ky

Thanks Graham for the link. While you're over there guys, be sure and click on Karla Bonoff's "Home" to hear DD's tasty solo on that one.
Ah yes, I always loved her voice and the bittersweet ballads she sang.

Jeff Lampert · From: queens, new york city

>>In my book it's right up there with the Blue Danube Waltz

Might as well add Beethoven's 5th, and the whole Sgt. Peppers album too.

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James Pennebaker · From: Mt. Juliet, TN

I have done some record dates with Dan Dugmore over the years. Indeed he is one of the nicest guys you could want to meet as well as a great musician and steel player. Always comes up with just the right part to compliment the song. A very underrated guitar player too. Almost every time I have worked with Dan, his steel setup is as simple as can be. An old Sho Bud and a delay pedal sitting on top of a Twin Reverb is about it.
JP

[This message was edited by James Pennebaker on 29 December 2004 at 11:59 AM.]

Tony Prior · From: Charlotte NC

Hey Ray..not to worry..the best thing about reading some of our posts that may or may not be right on target is that most of us if not all of us understand every word..even the ones we misspell, like that one !

We are sort of all off the cliff at the same time so to speak...

t

[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 29 December 2004 at 11:58 AM.]

Terry Sneed · From: Arkansas,

One of my all time favorite steel breaks! thanks for the link.

Terry

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Jim Phelps · From: Mexico City, Mexico

Al Terhune · From: Newcastle, WA

If Dan hadn't been playing steel very long, that kinda makes sense to me. Sometimes, before you get bogged down with the typical things/licks the pedal steel can do, your own imagination comes up with creations you're just not capable of doing on down the road... Some of my most imaginative pedal playing came in the first two years I learned it...nothing tricky, but melodic in not the usual pedal way.

Bill Llewellyn · From: San Jose, CA

Smiley Roberts · From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075

I just spoke w/ Dan,& he doesn't recall any "alternate takes" on the session,unless it was done,unbeknownst to him. But he said,as he recalls,it was a "one-take" break.

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[This message was edited by Smiley Roberts on 30 December 2004 at 10:43 AM.]

Jon Graboff · From: Santa Fe, New Mexico

I stand corrected! I went back and listened really closely and that ascending phrase at the end of the solo appears to be picked out as the last descending phrase is still sustaining. It sounded a bit unusual and I guess I shot my mouth off without the proper amount of scrutiny. Sorry if anyone's out any coin for making a long distance call to Mr. Dugmore! And it's still a lovely and memorable solo.

Smiley Roberts · From: Hendersonville,Tn. 37075

Hey Jon,
No problem for me. Dan just lives "over the hill" from me. That's the good thing 'bout livin' so close to these guys. You can get all this 1st hand info. I needed to talk to him anyway,to remind him of the N.T.S.G.A. "SuperJam" on Jan. 4th,so it was no trouble 'atol'. Glad I could be of service. (y'all notice the way I "snuck" that plug in there?

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