Join me in wishing Ralph Mooney Merry Christmas

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 7 Nov 2005 11:06 am

Recently while recording the West Coast Christmas CD, I recorded this song as a Christmas present for Ralph. Red Kilby has done a fine job with the vocals. You are welcome to add your best wishes to this post, and I'll print it all out and present it to him along with a CD of the song sometime during the first week in December. I'm sure you agree that "There's only one Mister Moon".

"Mister Moon"

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Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 7 Nov 2005 11:38 am

Merry Christmas "Mr. Moon". You've been an inspiration to me,& certainly many others.
Its always a pleasure to see you at the Tx. show every year. Hope to see you this year.

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Ricky Littleton · Post by **Ricky Littleton** » 7 Nov 2005 2:56 pm

Excellent stuff Mike and definitely merry early Xmas to Mr. Moon from down here in Orlando!

Ricky

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Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 7 Nov 2005 4:00 pm

Great song, love that sound. Merry Christmas to the one and only Mr Moon.

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Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 7 Nov 2005 4:36 pm

Merry Christmas Ralph and thank you for some of the best music ever my friend.

autry andress · Post by **autry andress** » 7 Nov 2005 5:53 pm

Mike: Thanks so much for doing this. That was great. We all love the Moon, as his music has a special place in all our hearts. Mr. Mooney again a special thank you for your part in the Steel Guitar World & Your special magic sound in Country Music. May you have a Very Blessed & Merry Christmas. Looking forward to seeing you guys @TSGA Conv.06.
Take Care & Merry Christmas

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 8 Nov 2005 8:50 am

Thanks Mike for asking me to sing this for Moon!!!

and Merry Christmas Moon, Love Ya Pal!!!, and thanks for all the great playing on my Album "Keepin' it Real".

Also Wanda and Donnie Duncan say "MERRY CHRISTMAS MR.MOON"

Red Kilby
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Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 9 Nov 2005 4:28 am

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Gregg Thacker · Post by **Gregg Thacker** » 9 Nov 2005 9:20 pm

A very Merry Christmas to you my friend. You are sure one fantastic Steeler. I still enjoy the fancy playing (west coast style) on the Album "Buck Owens" issued in the late '60's. I want so much to learn the song "Nobody's Fool But Your's". I listen to the Intro, fills and Steel Solo, quite often. One of these days! One of these days Ralph. You just wait and see!

Ralph, my best wishes to you.

Your friend,
Gregg[This message was edited by Gregg Thacker on 27 November 2005 at 10:17 PM.]

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 11 Nov 2005 5:08 am

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 11 Nov 2005 10:43 am

Hey "Moon", Your the man. Have a great Christmas and hope to pick one with you again soon. Bobby

Craig Mckinnon · Post by **Craig Mckinnon** » 11 Nov 2005 11:29 am

A merry christmas & a happy new year to Mr Mooney. It was an absolute pleasure to see you play at the Dallas show this year.

Andy Greatrix · Post by **Andy Greatrix** » 11 Nov 2005 11:59 am

Ralph Mooney is the reason I play steel guitar. When I heard "Under Your Spell Again" and "Under The Influence Of Love" back in the fifties and sixties, I was hooked. I can't thank him enough for his inspiring recordings.[This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 11 November 2005 at 12:00 PM.]

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 13 Nov 2005 6:23 am

Dale Bennett · Post by **Dale Bennett** » 13 Nov 2005 5:30 pm

Merry Christmas Moon. You have always been one of my favorite people. Your were the first steeler of your caliber that ever backed me and that was at Georges Roundup yrs and yrs ago. Getting to get up and sing bottle let me down with you at the Dallas show last March, made me feel like I had come full circle. I love you my friend.Merry Christmas, Dale Bennett

Ken Higgins · Post by **Ken Higgins** » 13 Nov 2005 5:33 pm

Ralph, I just finished watching you play at the TSGA monthly meeting at Norris Music Shop. What a wonderful afternoon everyone had today. Just wanted to add my name to the list of people saying Merry Christmas. Look forward to seeing you again in March at the TSGA meeting.

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 16 Nov 2005 4:59 am

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Anita Kleinow · Post by **Anita Kleinow** » 17 Nov 2005 10:18 pm

Thanks Mike, for giving us this opportunity!

Merry, Merry Christmas, Ralph! Your beautiful music is a present each time we listen. God Bless you.

Sneaky Pete and Anita Kleinow

Mike Baxter · Post by **Mike Baxter** » 22 Nov 2005 4:34 pm

From one of his many admirers from afar . . . Thanks, Ralph for developing your unique sound and technique and being an influence to so many, many others.

I'm aware that Ralph would probably downplay such accolades, but he is surely a major reason why so many of us were attracted to the instrument in the first place.

Very Best Wishes – and thank you for starting this thread, Mike.

Fred Jack · Post by **Fred Jack** » 22 Nov 2005 5:29 pm

Hey Moon, Merry christmas to you and Miz Moon! I am so looking forward to spending 3-4 days with you next week!Well probably drive Miz Moon crazy with our music.Love ya you-gene! Fred

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 22 Nov 2005 7:30 pm

Merry Christmas Mr. Moon!!
You've been one of the inspirations that drew me to pedal steel.
Great job on the Christmas CD & tracks Mike![This message was edited by Kevin Mincke on 22 November 2005 at 07:31 PM.]

John Daugherty · Post by **John Daugherty** » 23 Nov 2005 5:37 am

Moon, you know I love you, old friend. May this Christmas find you and Mrs. Moon in good health. God Bless, keep on keepin on ...... JD

Billy Helms · Post by **Billy Helms** » 24 Nov 2005 4:12 pm

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, see you in Dallas.

Tom Harris · Post by **Tom Harris** » 24 Nov 2005 4:49 pm

Never got to meet Ralph (MR Moon",but i know "Ole Waylon" always had a "Spot Light" just for him,,need i say anythin more about how good he was,Merry Christmas to a sho nuff steel player...
Tom Harris

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 24 Nov 2005 5:10 pm

Merry Christmas Ralph!

All the best,
Russ Tkac