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Caught this song watching season 3 of "Narcos: Mexico" on Netflix. Sounds like Chalker (with hints of Jerry Byrd).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y2vD7uwLuk

I would vote for Johnny Sibert

It sounds like Pete Drake is all over this.

Definitely E9th with pedals, so that lets out both Johnny and Jerry. I also find it reminiscent of Chalker's style (but not his tone), and it has some of that Hughey touch, too. Bar slants sound too perfect for Pete...dunno really, maybe Lloyd?

addendum - (because I have thousands of songs in my old head)

I thought I'd played that song before, it really sounded familiar. But then I remembered the very similar song by The Sons Of The Pioneers that I did quite often many decades ago. Here's a more modern version of that other song featuring Rex Allen Jr., and with similar (but less) steel work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgc4TDy2AN4

It’s Chalker.

I'd guess Curly "Curls" Chalker!

Curly could emulate other steel players aside from his own master touch, but after thinking about it I believe it could very well be Chalker.

To my ear that is classic Chalker E9 ballad style which IMO was influenced by Hughey and Pete. (And good influences too if you were a jazzer at heart but wanted to make money as a Nashville session picker!! )

This tune was posted on FB by Steve Hinson, a prolific session musician historian who I never disagree with. He said it’s Pete but for once in my life I am not agreeing with Hinson.

And by the way, put on some good headphones and listen to the killer rhythm section. A couple of flattops and the piano along with the drums and bass. So rich. My favorite era and style of country music! I was just born too late and didn’t go down the music career path anyway……

Well I guess I will eat my words from my post above.

I got a message from Mr. Hinson and he talked with session guitarist Dale Sellers who confirmed it was Pete on the cut we have been discussing.

However, there is another version of the same song and Steve says this is Curley. Here you go. https://youtu.be/GbjwhHsOx0w

I have a lot of respect for both Dale and Steve. But it sounds more Curly than Pete to me. Even though it's not Curly's most used tone. Just having a hard time accepting this.

Bill Cunningham wrote:Well I guess I will eat my words from my post above.

I got a message from Mr. Hinson and he talked with session guitarist Dale Sellers who confirmed it was Pete on the cut we have been discussing.

However, there is another version of the same song and Steve says this is Curley. Here you go. https://youtu.be/GbjwhHsOx0w

Curly’s tone and approach, on this song, has influences by Pete and John. But My earlier assessment stands correct-it was Pete.

Best tone EVER!

Intro reminds me of brumley, I dunno

Donny Hinson wrote:Definitely E9th with pedals, so that lets out both Johnny and Jerry. I also find it reminiscent of Chalker's style (but not his tone), and it has some of that Hughey touch, too. Bar slants sound too perfect for Pete...dunno really, maybe Lloyd?

addendum - (because I have thousands of songs in my old head)

I thought I'd played that song before, it really sounded familiar. But then I remembered the very similar song by The Sons Of The Pioneers that I did quite often many decades ago. Here's a more modern version of that other song featuring Rex Allen Jr., and with similar (but less) steel work:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgc4TDy2AN4

Do you know who's playing on the Rex Jr. cut?

RC

Curly is on a lot of Carl Smith albums, the Columbia albums from the 1960s feature both Johnny Siebert and Curly.

Here's another track:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-F8rR2xKmw

Please note that this tracks comes from the album "A Way With Words", not as shown on the picture.

Kind Regards, Walter

Sorry, forgot, that's definitely Pete on the Rex Allen Jr. track.

And speaking of Curly's ballad side, here's one with Hank Thompson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI3xSITz4hM

Steel break at 2:05 is awesome!

Kind Regards, Walter

Walter Stettner wrote:Sorry, forgot, that's definitely Pete on the Rex Allen Jr. track.

And speaking of Curly's ballad side, here's one with Hank Thompson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI3xSITz4hM

Steel break at 2:05 is awesome!

Kind Regards, Walter

First verse too !

Walter Stettner wrote:Sorry, forgot, that's definitely Pete on the Rex Allen Jr. track.

And speaking of Curly's ballad side, here's one with Hank Thompson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI3xSITz4hM

Steel break at 2:05 is awesome!

Kind Regards, Walter

Tab for Hank's "Mark of A Heel:" https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... ht=chalker

John Sluszny wrote:

Walter Stettner wrote:Sorry, forgot, that's definitely Pete on the Rex Allen Jr. track.

And speaking of Curly's ballad side, here's one with Hank Thompson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI3xSITz4hM

Steel break at 2:05 is awesome!

Kind Regards, Walter

First verse too !

A walk-up from "Mark of A Heel:" https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... ht=chalker

Did big Jim Murphy play with Carl in the early/mid 60's?