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Hello my fellow steelers!
I normally in the past, had not posted anything here on the "Steel Without Pedals" section because, I hadn`t thought of my steel playing as that. But, as I was just kind of probing the forum, it ocurred to me, that though I played a modified "Carter Starter" I play it without the pedal rack, because of my physically challenged condition, (Double above knee amputee, loss of both legs), that maybe nobody would mind, if I posted a song or two, here also. Anyway, here it is, Enjoy! (I hope )
Ron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2s12NX_1UY

Bishop Hall, you are inspiring on many levels. I love the way you made this steel guitar nugget your own and the singing sacred steel approach fits this song so well. Just beautiful. I hope you post more stuff for all of us to hear. Peace.

Wonderful, soulful, and inspirational playing, as always, Bishop Hall! Yes, you are a non-pedal player and you are welcome anywhere on this forum. I've enjoyed listening to everything you have posted here in the past few years. Keep up the great work, Ron!

Wonderful! Very soulful phrasing. Next to the original I think that is one of my favorite renditions. Nice!

...wow...

Great playing as usual Bishop Ronnie. Nice to see how you handle a tune like Sleepwalk in your E-major based tuning.

Really excellent.

Great rendition....I love it!
Terry

Nice job, Reverend! I particularly like the lil run at 1:18

That's some smooth playing Ron!

Wow. In two different sections, so I get to play it twice.

LOVELY!

Lovely rendition Bishop Hall, played from the heart.

Ron,

Well, it took you long enough to find us!

Great playing as always. We look forward to more.

Best to you, the family and your congregation.

Bob

A wonderful version. Hypnotic at some points. Would love to hear more from you.

Beautiful as ever,for those who havent caught up with Bishops Rons playing he has loads of wonderful pieces on his You tube site ,his tone and soulful playing are truly inspiring .

Great creativity,feeling and style. I'll listen to creativity over copying any day. Very nice!

Ron - I had not heard your playing before, but I'll be sure to find you on YouTube. Great job!

Graceful and smooth. I expected nothing less. Really enjoyed it. Every time I hear Sleepwalk from now on I'll have to compare it to this one.

WOW! Everybody!
To all the brothers and sisters Steel Players, I am overwelmed at your wonderful responses to my little attempt and effort in trying to play the "Holy Grail" of all Steel Guitar players efforts, and presentations. After all, it seems that every Steel Player sometimes will try to either duplicate this song, or play their version of this "Classic". I just thought too, that I would try it also!!!
Please forgive me, I have always tried to respond to every comment individually, but it looks as though, if I did do it in this case, I would be here until Christmas of next year. But, at least allow me to say, Thanks so much for the expressions, encouragement, loyalty, friendship, support, that has been shown to me, over my little effort to try and play this this classic song that Santo, and Johnny left on record. I love all of you.
Ron
BTW, Bob Stone! This is all your fault!!! Love ya Bro!

Hello Reverend, your rendition is my favorite rendition of sleepwalk!
Andrea

Hello Andrea !:D (Tazzini)
Glad to hear from you! Thank you so much for your encouragement, and I hope you will continue to listen in on my videos, and may God continue to smile upon you and your family.
Ron

I enjoyed that very much......

Same here Ronnie
how sweet it is

Hi HowardR!
Thank you so much for your encouragement. It does mean a lot.
Ron