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Crazy on the lap steel

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 4:49 pm
by Chuck S. Lettes
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
Chuck

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 7:48 pm
by Steve Cunningham
Sweet!

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 9:14 pm
by David Stewart
Very interesting. It really brings out the many different "vowels" of the lap steel!

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:43 am
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, :)
Don

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 7:03 am
by Bob Stone
Hi,

Very nicely done!

Best,

Bob

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 7:39 am
by Andy Sandoval
That was beautiful Chuck. BTW, did you make the backing track?

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 8:17 am
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.
Chuck

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:28 am
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.