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Cherokee Fiddle
Posted: 14 Feb 2000 6:39 pm
by Rick Morris
I've just been digging through some old cassettes that I recorded back in the early to mid 80's, and came across this tune. Kinda sounds like Johnny lee, but I'm not sure. Anyone know for sure who sang it? Also, who played steel on it? Great sounding stuff! I'd sure appreciate any help finding out. Thanks.
Posted: 14 Feb 2000 7:08 pm
by David Wright
Rick,
Yes Jonny Lee did it but not sure who played steel.
Posted: 15 Feb 2000 3:33 am
by Bo Borland
did'nt Michael Martin Murphy cover that too??
Posted: 15 Feb 2000 4:43 am
by Steve Hinson
Sounds JUST LIKE Sneeky Pete to me...
Posted: 15 Feb 2000 5:59 am
by Chip Fossa
Yeah...I used to play it years ago around Seattle area...Michael Murphy penned the
tune, and it was featured in that big blockbuster, that probably kicked off 'yuppie country music', "URBAN COWBOY".
Johnny Lee, indeed, had a hit with it.
Posted: 15 Feb 2000 8:33 am
by John Macy
Actually, Michael Murphey wrote and recorded the original version in 1976 (I played steel on that version).
Johnny Lee had the cover that was the bigger hit from the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack, produced by John Boylan, and Steve gets the prize--Sneeky Pete on steel.
Posted: 16 Feb 2000 2:12 am
by Chip Fossa
Allright Johnny M......I knew that was you on the 1st recording. Where ya been hiding?
Good to here from ya again.
Posted: 16 Feb 2000 7:03 pm
by Eddie Sterling
I have a 45 record of Johnny Lee singing
Cherokee Fiddle recorded at Gilley's Recording Studio in Pasadena, Tx. The steel
player on this record is Bob Tuttle. I believe this recording was done before the Urban Cowboy cut.