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Topic: Buddy Charleton. . . What a talent ! |
Craig Baker
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Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Dec 2013 4:10 pm |
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Hi Steve,
Yes, Buddy was special.
As far as his music was concerned, Buddy was in Nashville when producers wouldn't let C6th on a record. . . unless it was Buddy Charleton. Owen Bradley was the genius that made Decca so successful. Thank goodness, Owen realized Buddy could play either neck behind ET and make it sound great, and on E9th, it was mostly 2 pedals and 1 knee lever.
There are many comments on the forum about how kind he was. Personally, he sure "made my day". He was always my favorite player and the first time I handed one of my products, he played about 20 seconds, looked up and said: "Damn. . . where were you when I was on the road?" I grinned all the way home.
Thanks again Steve.
Warmest wishes for the Christmas season
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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Roger Kelly
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Bristol,Tennessee
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Stephen R. Feldman
From:
Takoma Park, MD
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Posted 15 Dec 2013 8:51 am All the above...
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What Steve Takacs said!
I only took about six lessons
from Mr. Charleton, but on each
one the main inspiration was
just finess and restraint...just seeing
someone doing more with less.
I remember him doing a version of "Danny Boy" just to show how to do bar slants,
making it look simple...
Great human being!
Many thanks for these clips! |
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Dec 2013 9:05 am
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I envy you gentlemen who took lessons from him. The only thing I learned was how wrong I was playing "Half A Mind".
Seems like there are enough Charleton fans on here to claim status as a genuine cult following.
Warmest wishes for the Christmas season
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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Mike Kowalik
From:
San Antonio,Texas
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Posted 15 Dec 2013 10:00 am Buddy C......
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there's a tribute page on Facebook....
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robert kramer
From:
Nashville TN
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Posted 18 Feb 2014 5:30 am
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Craig Baker - Thanks very much for posting these. Nobody could duck in and out of a vocal like Buddy Charleton. I'll be listening to these solo'd tracks for a long, long time.
On Saturday March 8, 2014 @ 1:30 CST - the Country Music Hall of Fame will honor the great Mr. Leon Rhodes with it's quarterly program series: "Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City." Bill Lloyd will interview Leon and the program will feature music and video from the Hall of Fame archives and Leon's personal collection. Leon will also bring his guitar.The event will be streamed live online from the CMHOF website:
http://countrymusichalloffame.org/ |
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Bill Fulbright
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Atlanta, GA
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Posted 18 Feb 2014 6:27 pm
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Really great, Craig! Thanks for putting these classic TT songs up - especially highlighting Buddy and Leon's playing solos and together!
I was very fortunate to have had a number of lessons with Buddy in the mid 2000s. While I was in the area I would go out to Olny, MD to hear Buddy play in a little roadside tavern.
Such a great musician, who left me with some treasured memories.
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Bill Fulbright
No Steel - yet (open to receive donation/mercy/pity D-10 - will pay shipping!), Roland FR3X Virtual Accordion, Benedetto Bravo, Eastman T185MX; Gitane DG500M; Ibanez Artcore AF85VLS, Yamaha SY-77, Goodsell Custom 33 hand built amp.
Logic Pro Studio, Adam AX-7 monitors, Omnisphere and Native Instruments plugins.
Skype: william.fulbright
My YouTube Site
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Feb 2014 6:34 pm
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Hi Bill,
Thanks so much for your note. Almost forgot about Olny and Oxen Hill.
Yes, to me Buddy was the master's master. See you're nearby in Atlanta. Please email or call when you have a chance.
Sincerely,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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Bill Fulbright
From:
Atlanta, GA
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Posted 18 Feb 2014 6:53 pm
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I used to fly a little bit - Single Engine Land. My instructor at the time flew a cloth wing Aeronica!! He used to take me up and do hammerheads (against my protests - but then... it's too late!!!)
Love radios too... no longer have it but my dad gave me a Hammerlund Q100 receiver and speaker... loved to listen to it for hours.
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Bill Fulbright
No Steel - yet (open to receive donation/mercy/pity D-10 - will pay shipping!), Roland FR3X Virtual Accordion, Benedetto Bravo, Eastman T185MX; Gitane DG500M; Ibanez Artcore AF85VLS, Yamaha SY-77, Goodsell Custom 33 hand built amp.
Logic Pro Studio, Adam AX-7 monitors, Omnisphere and Native Instruments plugins.
Skype: william.fulbright
My YouTube Site
Personal Website |
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Bill Fulbright
From:
Atlanta, GA
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Posted 18 Feb 2014 7:42 pm
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Downloaded all the links - before we spoke!
ALL good!
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Bill Fulbright
No Steel - yet (open to receive donation/mercy/pity D-10 - will pay shipping!), Roland FR3X Virtual Accordion, Benedetto Bravo, Eastman T185MX; Gitane DG500M; Ibanez Artcore AF85VLS, Yamaha SY-77, Goodsell Custom 33 hand built amp.
Logic Pro Studio, Adam AX-7 monitors, Omnisphere and Native Instruments plugins.
Skype: william.fulbright
My YouTube Site
Personal Website |
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Daniel Policarpo
From:
Kansas City
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Posted 19 Feb 2014 3:53 am
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Craig, lately I've been working the tracks you've "instrumentalized" very hard to develop my improv skils. They really are excellent; the tracks that is, not my improv skills!
If there is a bigger Charleton/ET fan out there than yourself, I have yet to meet them.
Much appreciated!
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Feb 2014 4:17 am
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Hi Dan,
Glad you've found some real "meat" in Buddy's hidden music. It's a real education in how a band should function.
Forum member John Buffington over in Owasso, not far from you is also a staunch Charleton fan. I think if Buddy had been arrested, John might have been in the next cell.
Sincerely,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2014 6:26 am
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I'd been there in a heart beat. Still to this day I have to have a Charleton fix at least once a day! Also get the DVD of the old ET shows that feature Buddy and Leon on a few takes. These were taken when ET had his syndicated show back in the late 60's. Buddy is playing his Sho-Bud's and on one show he is playing a black p/p. Still can't get enough of my super hero. I got my DVD in Fort Worth at the ET Record Shop in the stockyards. The camera gets great shots of his hands on several of the songs/turnarounds.
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Teddy Lloyd
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2014 10:08 am
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| I first met Buddy in 1958 he was playing a fender and later a Sho=BUD witch no rollers |
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Feb 2014 10:38 am
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Hi Teddy,
How did he sound in '58?
Best regards,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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Teddy Lloyd
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2014 5:14 pm
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| Out of this world |
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Feb 2014 5:29 pm
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Why did I even ask?
Best regards,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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Stephen Cowell
From:
Round Rock, Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2014 11:06 pm
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Here's a fave of mine...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbcQR55MhU
... the performance on the Live recording is a lot faster, but this one is clearer.
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