Ralph Mooney Appreciation Thread
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Ralph Mooney Appreciation Thread
I've been on a Waylon Jennings kick this past week and I can't get the sound of Waylon's Telecaster and Mooney's Sho-Bud out of my head. And I love how Waylon and his band look like a bunch of cowboys and Texas hippies and Ralph looks like a barber. Is he retired or still playing?
Any favorite tracks?
Any favorite tracks?
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On of my favourite albums: http://waylon.com/discography/2003_Waylon_Live_Expanded_Version.asp
I love Moons playing, and he shines on that album. Saw him in Dallas in March, he is getting older, but still has the magic.
Here's a pic of Dag Wolf, Moon and me:
I love Moons playing, and he shines on that album. Saw him in Dallas in March, he is getting older, but still has the magic.
Here's a pic of Dag Wolf, Moon and me:
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I too love Mooney's playing and how it blends with Waylon's unique guitar style
Great *ensemble* sound from his group(s). Not just a collection of individual pickers.
Count me in as a strong fan.
Chris
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Great *ensemble* sound from his group(s). Not just a collection of individual pickers.
Count me in as a strong fan.
Chris
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I've told this story here before, but I never get tired of it, because it's one of my all-time favorite days of music.
It was about 1974-I say about, because I don't remember the exact year.
Kezar Stadium in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the former home of the 49er's.
Three bands on the bill:
Opener: New Riders of the Purple Sage with Buddy Cage on steel.
In the middle: Waylon and the Waylors.
Headliner: Grateful Dead
It would seem sort of incongrous to those who only think of the Dead as a hippie jam band on acid. But you have to remember that they absolutely loved country music, did many covers thereof, and wrote a lot of songs that had a very country & western flavor.
At any rate, all three were great that day-and I loved how the folks, in all their tie dye and smelling of patchouli oil (I could never stand the smell of that stuff!) took to the Waylors, and they absolutley loved Moon. He would take a ride, and the crowd went nuts! I can remember Ralph grinning from ear-to-ear after hearing the applause.
Great music transcends all supposed barriers.
I just love how the man plays a steel guitar!
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It was about 1974-I say about, because I don't remember the exact year.
Kezar Stadium in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the former home of the 49er's.
Three bands on the bill:
Opener: New Riders of the Purple Sage with Buddy Cage on steel.
In the middle: Waylon and the Waylors.
Headliner: Grateful Dead
It would seem sort of incongrous to those who only think of the Dead as a hippie jam band on acid. But you have to remember that they absolutely loved country music, did many covers thereof, and wrote a lot of songs that had a very country & western flavor.
At any rate, all three were great that day-and I loved how the folks, in all their tie dye and smelling of patchouli oil (I could never stand the smell of that stuff!) took to the Waylors, and they absolutley loved Moon. He would take a ride, and the crowd went nuts! I can remember Ralph grinning from ear-to-ear after hearing the applause.
Great music transcends all supposed barriers.
I just love how the man plays a steel guitar!
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Waylon's bedroom ballads, such as "If I Could Touch Her At All" and "I Can't Keep My Hands Off Of You" are just superb because of Moon's touch in there.
Does anybody know who is the steel player on the album "Mackintosh & TJ" starring Waylon's voice????? Geo<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by George Rout on 17 November 2006 at 02:32 PM.]</p></FONT>
Does anybody know who is the steel player on the album "Mackintosh & TJ" starring Waylon's voice????? Geo<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by George Rout on 17 November 2006 at 02:32 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Check out the "Ralph Mooney Interview" in the 'Interview Section' on www.ntsga.com
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In my opinion, Ralph Mooney is the best steel guitar player of all time because his skill was so great and his sound was so unique. It's very hard to not know who's on steel when Mooney is the guy playing. I'm 22 years old so I was never around when he was with Waylon but those are my favorite songs and albums of all time. I try to collect every live Waylon album with Mooney pickin on the steel. Does anyone know if he'll be doing to the steel guitar show in Texas this year (or any other shows)? I'd love to see him in person before he stops playing.
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The last time I talked with Ralph, he told me he doesn't do steel shows anymore. However, I think he can be persuaded to play from time to time.
Having worked a number of gigs and sessions with Ralph, I can say that he is a great guy to work with and had an influence on my steel guitar playing. And I might add that he is a barrel of fun to hang out with, on and off the job.
Ralph, thanks for the memories, my friend.
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Having worked a number of gigs and sessions with Ralph, I can say that he is a great guy to work with and had an influence on my steel guitar playing. And I might add that he is a barrel of fun to hang out with, on and off the job.
Ralph, thanks for the memories, my friend.
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Eddie,
The credits for Rose Maddox Sings Bluegrass indicate that Wayne Gailey played steel on that album. I believe a year or two later Norm Hamlet did some recording with her.
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The credits for Rose Maddox Sings Bluegrass indicate that Wayne Gailey played steel on that album. I believe a year or two later Norm Hamlet did some recording with her.
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Jerry, this is a bit off topic, but do you have that recording "One More Memory" so you can tell me who got credit for writing it?
Wynn, Norm Owens and myself, sat up all night at Norms house, writing that song.
Later, after I moved to Missouri, I saw the title on an album. The writers credit, I think, was listed as Bobby George. That is still a mystery to me.
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Wynn, Norm Owens and myself, sat up all night at Norms house, writing that song.
Later, after I moved to Missouri, I saw the title on an album. The writers credit, I think, was listed as Bobby George. That is still a mystery to me.
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