Crazy on the lap steel

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Chuck S. Lettes
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Crazy on the lap steel

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I've played many different arrangements of "Crazy," but I always loved Patsy Cline's definitive version. I wanted to try this rendition on my 6 string lap steel since I usually perform this tune on the pedal steel. Having just six strings instead of ten limits my choice of notes, but I love the tone of the lap steel. Hope you enjoy the recording. http://hsga.org/new_design/ChuckLettes.htm
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Steve Cunningham
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Post by Steve Cunningham »

Sweet!
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Post by David Stewart »

Very interesting. It really brings out the many different "vowels" of the lap steel!
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Post by Don Kona Woods »

Having just six strings instead of ten limits my choice of notes
I didn't notice, Chuck.

Very good expressive playing of Crazy!! 8)

Aloha, :)
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Post by Bob Stone »

Hi,

Very nicely done!

Best,

Bob
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Post by Andy Sandoval »

That was beautiful Chuck. BTW, did you make the backing track?
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Post by Chuck S. Lettes »

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the compliments. Crazy is one of those tunes that can be performed a variety of ways. The six strings really help me interpret the song differently than I would on the pedal steel. Andy, I found the rhythm track on the Forum years ago, but the link has vanished.
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Post by Mark Roeder »

Very nice....had to see if you were just "going crazy" on the steel or performing "Crazy". Either one would have been good.
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