Streets of Bakersfield 1972

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 27 Jul 2007 11:32 am

I have recently received a phone call from Homer Joy, the man who wrote "Streets of Bakersfield" in 1972.

I have put a page up on my website to share this stroll down memory lane, at least for me. I hope you too will enjoy this information and a little history.

http://slidestation.com/streets_of_bakersfield.htm

Jerry

David Ziegler · Post by **David Ziegler** » 27 Jul 2007 1:17 pm

Hey Jerry. Great page! Haven't seen you in the chatroom lately. Maybe our paths just haven't crossed. I may be heading up Cleveland way early September, would love to stop and see your shop. When plans get firmed up I 'll drop you a line.

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 28 Jul 2007 8:36 am

Hi David,

That would be great. My schedule does not permit much spare time, so I get to the chat room maybe once a month.

Jerry

Larry Petree · Post by **Larry Petree** » 28 Jul 2007 10:52 am

Jerry, thanks for your post that brings back many great memories of the good old days of Bakersfield, and real Country Music. I sure miss them. Larry

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 28 Jul 2007 1:53 pm

One of the "Bakersfield Brass", Ray Riggs lives close to me. Ray is also a fabulous guitar picker.

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 28 Jul 2007 4:37 pm

Jerry,
Call me sometime, I miss your calls.........

Your Pal,
Bob

Jim Eller · Post by **Jim Eller** » 28 Jul 2007 6:06 pm

Jerry,

Glad to see you are still around The Forum.

I still play that Emmons SD10 ya sold me up in Michigan. I moved it to Tennessee. It likes the warmer weather.

If ya get near Knoxville, I'll buy dinner.

Jim

Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 29 Jul 2007 4:30 am

Hey Jerry.....Great Stuff..thanks for that......
See you in St Louis??
tONY

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 30 Jul 2007 2:00 pm

Hey Jerry, Great info. Haven't see you in a while. Please e-mail me so we can keep in touch. Bobby

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 31 Jul 2007 6:21 am

Larry: I have known you for a long time, and I'll never forget the day at Pete's Music.

Jack: I remember when Ray joined the Brass, and yes, not only a dear friend, but a super player.

Bob: I'll try to do that.

Jim: Glad your still enjoying the guitar and retirement. Nice hearing from you.

Tony: My schedule won't let me go to St. Louis this year. Just too much going on with playing, sessions, etc.

Bobby: Yes, it would be nice to hear from you and stay in touch. I don't have your email address.

Homer sent me a picture that I have also added to the website page of us playing in 1973.

Thanks again to all,

Jerry

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 31 Jul 2007 8:23 am

Very cool Jerry. Thats good stuff.
Hook

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 31 Jul 2007 8:47 am

Very Cool Jerry, Thanks for the heads up.Great Picture, and cool info on your site. We are all gonna miss you in St. Louis this year my friend.

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 2 Aug 2007 4:56 am

Brings back good memories Jerry, thanks. I was playing at the Barrel House six nights and Mondays at the Blackboard about that time. And doing demo sessions at Bakersfield sound. Wish I was still making all that money. You were a skinny kid that just played his tail off.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 2 Aug 2007 9:00 pm

Hello Mr. Howard Tate,I knew I knew you from some where. Those streets of Bakersfield. I used to play at Freddie's Top Of The Hill with my Crawfish Band,Big Bill Garner great guitarist & Leon Copass on Bass & I played,you guess it, Drums. Played at Tex's Barrel House many after hour Jam session. And Many demo sessions at Buck's stuido with Bill Woods on Chester Avenue. Also,Jack Tucker & Billy G. Smith. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Jerry Brightman · Post by **Jerry Brightman** » 14 Aug 2007 12:33 pm

Hi,

I just wanted to thank everyone for allowing me to share this and thanks for all of the wonderful emails I have received. I tried my best to answer your questions that you sent me. I have some other pictures that I will try to add sometime to my website.

Again, thanks!

Jerry Brightman

http://www.slidestation.com

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 14 Aug 2007 10:30 pm

Jerry,That's a great picture of Alvin & Don,But, I can't remember who the skinny guy is. I know it not Al Bruno. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons. PS.Wait,is it Jerry Wiggins?

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 6 Sep 2007 9:50 pm

Just a bump:Bakersfield the real Nashville Sound.That how I got to Memphis.Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.& Pigeons with Clip Wings

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 19 Sep 2007 8:21 pm

So,how many of you have walked the streets of Bakersfield?, besides myself,Jay Dee Maness,Al Bruno,Lawton Jiles,Leon Womack,Troy Hale,Jack Tucker,Lou Martin,Tom Lattimer,Archie Francis,Larry Settle,Billy Smith! Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons.PS You know Buck & Merle & Bonnie put alot of Music in us.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 27 Sep 2007 7:36 pm

Hey gang,the real streets of Bakersfield Sound will be at the Cocky Bull Opry Hall on Saturday,October 20th,2007 from 10:00 am til? in Victorville,California. on the corner of Highway 395& PalmDale Road across the street from Stater Bros.SuperMarket. An Honorary-Benefit for Muli-Talented Legend in our own back yard,Mr.Eddy Drake. Eddy has been dianosed with Prostate Cancer & it's been caught too late. The real Bakersfield Sound will be Performing. The Academy of Country Music Steel-Guitarist,(Fifteen Times) Mr.Jay Dee Maness.Lead-Guitarist Ten Times Winner Mr.Al Bruno.Drummer Ten Times Winner Mr. Archie Francis.Also,Many others who was part of making the Bakersfield Sound will be there.Your Family (kids too) are invited ti this very Special Day for Mr.EDDY DRAKE. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons with Clip Wings

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 12 Oct 2007 8:16 am

Bump: I tell you My ole Buddy Alvin Edgar " BUCK " Owens is proud of us who keep his Music alive.I sure do miss not being able to stop in and see him in Bakersfield.I've had many good times with Buck & his Family,you too Robby Pratt! Also with Merle & the gang too! Hope to see some of you at Eddy Drake's Honorary Benefit on the 20th of this month October.Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons Band.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 25 Oct 2007 9:29 pm

Bump:Lawton Jiles is a big part of Bakersfield scene with Herb Hansen & Billy & Buddy Mize." Freddie's Top of The Hill",where is Jean? Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 8 Nov 2007 6:26 pm

Hey Jerry Brightman,are you pickin' at The Palace with Mayf Nutter or is it Red Simpson? Let Me know so we can come see & hear you.I just did a session with Jay Dee and we were talking about our good old days in Buck's Studio & Musicians like yourself who have played with Buck in Bakersfield to help create that Sound. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 8 Nov 2007 9:20 pm

Great stuff Jerry. Lots of great memories on this sheet. Thanks a bunch, Jody.

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 9 Nov 2007 10:26 am

Jerry, Click on e-mail of the reply. I would love to talk with you. Bobby

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