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Topic: Sweet Lorena.......what a beautiful song in E9th |
Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 9 May 2006 10:58 am |
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One of the prettiest songs I think I've every heard.......and this is my effort to do it justice. Dave Karr and I had never played it before and were visiting his sister's home in Medford, years ago..... let's see, that would have been when I was with good ole#4, but that, of course, is ancient history.
I feel Dave was one of the finest guitarist I've ever met. They don't make 'em like that any more.
You can give it a listen at: http://www.jerrybyrdfanclub.com/AboutRay.htm |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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Posted 9 May 2006 2:59 pm
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| This song was popular with both sides during the American Civil War, according to the Ken Burns TV series. It really is a beautiful melody, as Jay Unger's version illustrates. |
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Roger Shackelton
From:
MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 10 May 2006 8:48 am
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| Sonny Garish has a very pretty version on a Bill Anderson album from the 60s or 70s. |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 10 May 2006 9:20 am
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Very pretty,Ray. Good backing too.
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Howard |
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 10 May 2006 4:42 pm
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It is also very beautiful when played very simply on a dobro.
Also, the piano player in the 'Lonesome Dove' TV movie always played 'Lorena' for the barroom girl, Lorie (sic?)
Thanx,
Jim |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 11 May 2006 8:55 am
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Thanks Howard........and for the other comments as well.
Roger, I copied this from Sonny's original arrangement and I realize it wasn't very good. But, it was some twenty years ago when I was much younger. |
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Charles Curtis
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Posted 11 May 2006 2:39 pm
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| I think that's great Ray, IMO, nothing wrong, great touch, dead on. I like it! |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 11 May 2006 2:41 pm
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| I can't find the song on that page. |
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Calvin Walley
From:
colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 11 May 2006 3:52 pm
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B0b
its near the bottom of the page
i missed it the first couple of times i tried to find it
calvin |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 11 May 2006 3:57 pm
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Real nice playing on a beautiful song. My wife heard it playing and came in to see what it was. I think I need to add it to my playlist.
Jerry |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 15 May 2006 11:25 am
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The original artists is ALWAYS BEST!
But......many thanks! |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 15 May 2006 11:47 am
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I see:
"Sweet Lorena"
Ray Montee,
Emmons Pedal Steel Guitar
But it doesn't do anything when I click it. |
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Archie Nicol R.I.P.
From:
Ayrshire, Scotland
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