Stealing Corn

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 1 Oct 2006 10:39 am

Not sure if this is the right place for this question but here goes -- many years ago I used to play an instrumental in a band called "Stealing Corn." (Or perhaps it was "Steeling Corn"). I learned it from the guitar player and we played the whole little romp in harmony. I never actually heard the original and I can't seem to find out who recorded this. (There is a song on a Mooney/James Burton album which has a song with "corn" in the title, but that isn't the song I'm looking for) Is anyone familiar with this tune and who did it? Thanks so much. Boo

Bryan Knox · Post by **Bryan Knox** » 1 Oct 2006 10:44 am

If memory serves me right, I think Merle Haggard's Strangers did that instrumental on The Fightin' Side of Me album, recorded live in Philadelphia, PA.

Here's a picture of the cover...

Hope that helps,

B

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Duane Becker · Post by **Duane Becker** » 1 Oct 2006 12:10 pm

I've got the Strangers doin that instrumental on an lp. Some of the best of Norm and Roy

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 1 Oct 2006 12:25 pm

Thanks for your help. Do you know whether this is available on any CD -- I can seem to find it. Thanks again, Boo

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 1 Oct 2006 12:34 pm

Boo---the title that I had years ago but haven't seen in years is Introducing My Friends, the Strangers, 1970. Does not seem to be in print.

--btw--the Burton/Mooney cut is "Corn Pickin'"[This message was edited by Jon Light on 01 October 2006 at 01:37 PM.]

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 1 Oct 2006 1:23 pm

Boo, watch your e-mail, track is on the way!

Kind Regards, Walter

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Steve Dodson · Post by **Steve Dodson** » 1 Oct 2006 1:32 pm

Boo, I think if you go to the Merle Haggard web-site you can find that album on CD format there.[This message was edited by Steve Dodson on 01 October 2006 at 02:32 PM.]

Brett Foster · Post by **Brett Foster** » 1 Oct 2006 2:02 pm

The Feral Swing Katz do a great version on their second album (won the Australian Country Music Instrumental award for that track). That album isn't available from their web site but may be elsewhere.

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erik · Post by **erik** » 1 Oct 2006 2:20 pm

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 1 Oct 2006 5:41 pm

Thanks to everyone for the info -- and a BIG thanks for Walter for the help. What a great track and what great players. Boo