Soft Rain

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 1 Jan 2007 12:22 pm

I have just uploaded my friend, Ron Elliott, playing in his graceful style at the ISGC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uojLq6mc6V0

Enjoy,
Bill Ferguson

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 1 Jan 2007 5:18 pm

A fantastic song played by one of the best players. One heck of a combination.

thanks Bill F.

Phred

Charles McGough · Post by **Charles McGough** » 1 Jan 2007 6:14 pm

Bill, many thanks for posting my good friend Ron's video. I can never hear enough of his playing.

Don Discher · Post by **Don Discher** » 1 Jan 2007 6:51 pm

That's a beautiful song with Ray Price singing and every bit as nice instrumentaly.I've never played on a stage were the lead players are so far apart, that takes talent even with good monitor system.Great video with great musicians.
I'd love to see more like that.

Pete Young · Post by **Pete Young** » 1 Jan 2007 7:41 pm

Thats the first time I have heard soft rain as an instrumental. A beautiful song done with a beautiful touch. I had heard Ron was good, now I know he is great. Makes it look so easy

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 2 Jan 2007 5:37 am

Another great tune by a great player......thanks Bill.

This live performance could be used as a study of how a Steel Instrumental should sound IMHO.......sound balanced good across the stage, solid rhythm, very tasteful solos by the Fiddle, Piano and Guitar.....and of course Ron's expert touch and tone.

Phil Lamprecht · Post by **Phil Lamprecht** » 2 Jan 2007 3:57 pm

Thanks Bill. I really enjoy these videos. Phil

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 2 Jan 2007 5:12 pm

Ron's a great player, with a good sense of humor. Too bad he doesn't bring it with him...
Thanks for posting this one, Bill.

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 3 Jan 2007 6:49 am

great cut.. Ron has a great touch....

Gerry Hogan · Post by **Gerry Hogan** » 4 Jan 2007 2:28 pm

Beautiful playing from a very classy player!

What a great tone!

Thanks again, Bill. I can't hear enough of this stuff you're posting!

Gerry

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 12 Jan 2007 9:03 pm

Hey Bill, I really appreciate you running the "Soft Rain" spot. I've always loved the song. Ray Price wrote a good one...and needless to say, "Sang it as only Ray Price could" Thanks again my friend, Ron

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 15 Jan 2007 6:07 pm

My pleasure Ron. I can only put up one clip of each player that approves from St Louis, but I am working on some Smoky Mountain Steel Guitar Jamboree video's from Knoxville. I'll find another one of you doing some of that speed picking (hehe) and get it on the air.

You know me, play the melody and you have played the song.

Take care my friend,
Bill

Wayne D. Clark · Post by **Wayne D. Clark** » 24 Jan 2007 6:51 pm

Thanks for the posting Bill. Enjoyed Ron's Smooooth playing.

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 24 Jan 2007 7:35 pm

Many thanks, Wayne. It's always so good to know when folks appreciate your humble efforts. Thanks again, and thanks again to Bill. Ron

Ron Elliott · Post by **Ron Elliott** » 5 Feb 2007 5:40 am

So many thanks to all the great musicians that are truly the"backbone" of all the shows. It it so much easier to play your show when you are so confident in the support that is seated on the stage with you...and again, to quote the song, "God Bless the boys who make the noise"...and girls !
I have often wondered how many "STARS" we would have if not for the support of those wonderful musicians. Hats off to you all ! Ron

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Soft Rain - Ron Elliott on YouTube

Soft Rain - Ron Elliott on YouTube

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