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I just spent quite a while watching and listening to some great stuff from Jim Lindsey, and I have to say, the Man is awesome. I was just blown away on tunes like Way to Survive, I love you because, and sweet memories. After hearing Jim on Sweet Memories, I may never play the song again. Take the time to listem to Jim's Tubes. Jim has to be One of the best unsung hero's of Steel Guitar. Thanks for reading this post, and thank you Jim for the music.
Larry Baker

Wow, Larry ... I don't really know what to say other than a very humble but sincere, "Thank You". That was very nice and means a great deal to me. Thanks most graciously for your comments.

Jim, you are most welcome, and I meant every word of it. I hope some of the steelers on the Forum here will go listen to your stuff. They will not be disappointed. See Ya in March. Larry B.

Larry, I did the same thing and absolutely agree! Jim is one fine player. Great taste and tone.
Thank you for posting the material Jim.

Yes guys, Jim's got it big time. Not only a good steel player but a nice person to boot

Enjoyed that very much,good tone and touch
Here's a link for the rest to listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU8Sr9ub ... re=related

Jim,
A beautiful job. I'll bet that "Papa John" was smiling down on you while you recorded it. I'm sure that he would put his stamp of approval on it. Please do some more.
George...

Larry, Doug, Bent, Dan & George ...

What a pleasant surprise it was to hop out of bed, read through the Forum and see your comments on here. Thank you all most graciously. Your comments are very deeply appreciated.

Jim,
I just watched the link to "Sweet Memories." Wow,
very nice work, sweet! You have a beautiful touch, nice tone, and a nice vibrato, an excellent rendition all around. I even heard a little "Hughey" being channeled in...
Larry J.

Jim, I watched several of your videos, and I agree with the rest.
You totally blew me away. Your playing is as great as the best.
I'd be happy to be able to play a small fraction as good as you do.
Hope you'll be adding more of that great picking real soon.

Carl "Lucky" Kilmer

Larry J. & Carl,
Thank you so much, fellas, for your comments. They really mean a lot and are sincerely appreciated.

It's kind of a funny thing about the Sweet Memories tune ... I went back and looked at the video to refresh my memory on what I'd played and suddenly remembered two vital things when I saw it ... first, the blazing nuclear hangover that I had while I was trying to play it (I'd just had my first experience with beer the night before; a beverage that I'm convinced is not quite my cup of tea), and second, that I'd promised in the written narrative to do a finalized version of it. I may tinker a little with it and try to do another one soon.

Thanks again, most graciously, for your comments.

Hey Jim, don't tinker with it to much, it will be hard to top this version,,but if you do I will check it out for sure..

Hey Jim, I agree with dlayne, I don't think you could get this one any better. Great stuff. Looking forward to more. Larry B.

Hi Jim! I sure liked the Video You did on "Blue Jade" thats some mighty fine smooth playing. Your getting great tone out of your steel. I enjoyed all your videos. I heard some great fast pickin too.

Dan & Larry,
Thanks so much, guys. It'll probably be awhile before I try tinkering with the Sweet Memories tune. I haven't been playing much steel lately because, at the risk of this sounding laughable, I literally tripped on a sidewalk crack, took a spill and sprained my right hand. It's kind of thrown me into a little setback where my playing is concerned.

Ron, thank you so much for your comments. I really appreciate them and I also appreciate your playing very much. Your videos have absolutely knocked my lights out and I thoroughly enjoy them through and through.

Jim, sorry to hear about you trip (no pun intended).
Hope you heal soon, we would all like to hear more from you. Jim, send me your E-mail address, I have some photo's I'd like to share with you. Larry B.

Thanks, Larry ... just sent you an email.

Aww man, Jim, you didn't need this on top of the other difficulties you're having! I sure hope the hand mends quickly.

Jim, I'm late seeing this thread, but that was totalling amazing. You are playing with sooooooo much "FEELING" ... not just picking the notes. I'm so glad I watched that

Micky Byrne U.K.

www.micky-byrne.co.uk

Hi Jim,

I love your version and heart felt playing on one of my favorites. Thanks for posting and sharing.

Warm regards,

Jerry

No One any better than Jim. I am glad to call him my friend......Thanks Jim.....Oh and he will get an Emmons again one day! William Litaker

Thanks so very much, guys.

Bent, thanks ... the swelling's gone down now and though the sprain is still pretty tender, I'm going to try some steeling this evening. I'm having steel guitar withdrawal symptoms.

Micky & Jerry, thank you so much. Your comments are deeply appreciated.

William, the feeling is mutual, my friend. It's funny you mentioned me getting an Emmons again because I was just talking with my buddy, Daniel Arcuri, today and he said exactly the same thing! I mentioned wishing that I could get a second Mullen guitar to start gigging again and he said, "Aw, man, I actually see you sitting behind an Emmons as your next guitar."

Jim. Been playing at it for 30 years now. Got some chops but what you do seems unique, at least to me. I know you play a Mullen, myself a Rittenberry. Just a cool sound you have. Will you ever come out with instructional material? Thanks..CG

I recently became acquainted with Jim. He is a fantastic picker and a super guy to boot. I called him and we talked like we had known each other since we were kids. I consider him to be another friend who loves to play and talk steel guitar.

Paul King wrote:He is a fantastic picker and a super guy to boot.

I know this is an old thread, but I just have to say I couldn't agree more. Nothing I can add to that, except to say let's continue to pray that Jim recovers and rehabs from his stroke and is back playing steel reallllll soon !