Ricky Davis n' "Blue Darlin'" on youtube . . .

Jim Gorrie · Post by **Jim Gorrie** » 28 May 2006 10:57 am

Two Fulawkas sitting side by side as Ricky Davis plays "Farewell Party" > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqmIKfL_VS4&search=Steel%20Guitar [This message was edited by Jim Gorrie on 28 May 2006 at 11:58 AM.]

Robert Momot · Post by **Robert Momot** » 28 May 2006 12:05 pm

Great Clip. When I hear Ricky play it just makes me think of Lloyd Green so much.And I like that.

Jan Jonsson · Post by **Jan Jonsson** » 28 May 2006 12:12 pm

What a sound. And what a player! One of my favorite tunes.

-- Jan

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Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 28 May 2006 2:00 pm

Great job Ricky!

Bill Maynard · Post by **Bill Maynard** » 28 May 2006 3:07 pm

Great sounding instrument...Wonderful arrangement on a beautiful song. Well Done Ricky....Thanks for sharing the moment with us......

Bill Maynard

Colm Chomicky · Post by **Colm Chomicky** » 28 May 2006 4:02 pm

Awesome job, thanks for sharing the clip.

Curt Langston · Post by **Curt Langston** » 28 May 2006 4:09 pm

Amazing performance!

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 28 May 2006 6:10 pm

Ricky Davis is one of the most soulful/emotional players out there. Thats exactly how I like to hear and play steel guitar. He has also done a tremendous amount of helping other players on this forum by sharing his knowledge. Every time you hear him play its like he's paying tribute to the steel guitar. Just outstanding. Check out that right hand.

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 28 May 2006 8:00 pm

REALLY nice!!!!!!!,,, Ricky certainly is a very fine player... killer classic tone there too....bob

Ivan Posa · Post by **Ivan Posa** » 28 May 2006 8:04 pm

Great playing Ricky.

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Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 28 May 2006 9:27 pm

This sounds absolutely GREAT, despite the fact that I'm listening to it from the cr@ppy, 1-inch/1 microwatt monophonic speaker in my computer, hidden way under my desk.

Marvelous tone, marvelous playing. My hat's off to Ricky (if i had had a hat, that is)!

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Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 28 May 2006 9:40 pm

Very Tasty! Ricky, You Da man....

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Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 28 May 2006 10:22 pm

Hummm...welll....Huh...I didn't know I made that public actually. I uploaded it as it was the only way a friend could see it; but I thought I made it private??>I guess not.
Anyway...>so it's out there and I'm humbled by the very kind remarks....ya'll certainly know how to make a brother feel good.
I played that "Blue Darlin" Fulawka for Ed Fulawka and his beautiful Bride in their show room in St. Louis years ago; for Eddy to tape me playing that special steel he built for me as a tribute to Jimmy Day.
He wanted it on Tape; so I went for it.
Of course you hear some "Lloyd-ness" in there; as I just came from the main room where Lloyd just finished his set....and of course; I am heavily influenced by pretty much any and everything Lloyd Green does...so there ya have that..ah...ha.
I thank you all for your kind words and Kevin; that is exactly what I feel when I play. I have been soooo completely lucky to have so many great mentors and role models to follow along with; and they have always given me their all in insight and passion and knowledge, of/for the instrument; and with that, I try my hardest to give as much passion and tribute to the instrument, wheather I'm playing it or working on it or discussing it; as the way they have displayed it to me.
Ricky[This message was edited by Ricky Davis on 28 May 2006 at 11:25 PM.]

Stephan Miller · Post by **Stephan Miller** » 28 May 2006 10:32 pm

Real sweet & soulful. Thanks Jim for sharing this...

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 28 May 2006 11:19 pm

Very nice playing. I especially like the intro.

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 29 May 2006 12:12 am

Ricky, that was just beautiful.

Brendan Mitchell · Post by **Brendan Mitchell** » 29 May 2006 1:11 am

Yeah what they all said .Makes me feel good.
Brendan

James Martin (U.K.) · Post by **James Martin (U.K.)** » 29 May 2006 2:06 am

After you have marvelled at the great Ricky playing "Farewell Party" take a look at the young guitar player ( guitar 90 ) over on the right hand video column and be equally amazed !!

Charlie Tryon · Post by **Charlie Tryon** » 29 May 2006 5:16 am

Ricky great job it was just as good as the first time I heard you play it as I was in the room at the time you played it for Eddie to tape. keep up the great work as we all need some one to try and keep up with.

Charlie

Jeff Lampert · Post by **Jeff Lampert** » 29 May 2006 5:39 am

Utterly fantastic!

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Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 29 May 2006 5:43 am

Very Very Nice Ricky!

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 29 May 2006 6:53 am

Thank you Ricky for this and your generosity that has helped so many musicians.

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 29 May 2006 7:41 am

SWEET!!!!!!!!!

Drew

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Mark Edwards · Post by **Mark Edwards** » 29 May 2006 8:04 am

Ricky - You will be if not already one of the greats in the Steel Playin business. You displayed through your music, some of the most soulful sound I've heard in a long time. It is evident that you enjoy what you do. Keep on, Keepin on. Great job.

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 29 May 2006 8:44 am

I agree with everyone, terrific playing. You play with a lot of passion and energy, and flawless technique. Thanks for sharing,and thanks for the good tips you give us.

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