Terry Bethel

Richard Nelson · Post by **Richard Nelson** » 31 Oct 2004 8:24 am

Has anyone listened to terry's version of Somewhere over the Rainbow on his "If we Could " album......... just incredible

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 31 Oct 2004 8:37 am

Richard it might be easier to ask who hasn't? It sounds just as good live. I have had the pleasure of hearing him play it live at the Northeast Iowa Steel Guitar Jam two or three times.

Laurie Ayres · Post by **Laurie Ayres** » 31 Oct 2004 11:33 am

Richard:
Roy and I met Terry when he was still with Mel Tillis in Branson and bought his CD there. We have spent many hours listening to it and we love it too! We Could is my favorite. He can make you cry with his steel it is so beautiful! He's also a nice guy so it makes a great combination! Everyone should have that CD!

Laurie

Carl West · Post by **Carl West** » 1 Nov 2004 7:44 am

Terry Bethel is one of most under-rated player I can think of. I have that CD and it's amazing. Terry has the touch down on sweet steel, as well as speed. I've watched him several times when my son worked with Terry in Las Vegas at sam's Town. Another player worked with Terry in that gig, named Dick Miller. Talk about a combination of 2 pedal guitars. MERCY !

Steve Gorman · Post by **Steve Gorman** » 1 Nov 2004 7:51 am

Ok, you guys have got me interested - I have an old Manual of Styles pedal steel book but nothing else by Bethel. I tried looking for this CD online but couldn't find it.

Where can I find the CD with "Somewhere?"

Steve Gorman · Post by **Steve Gorman** » 1 Nov 2004 7:56 am

Never mind, I just found it. Thanks for the recommendation all.

L. A. Wunder · Post by **L. A. Wunder** » 1 Nov 2004 7:57 am

You can find it through the "forum" catalog. It's everything it's said to be. Enjoy!

L.A

Ron Sodos · Post by **Ron Sodos** » 1 Nov 2004 10:42 am

In my opinion Terry has the most emotion in his playing of any player I have heard. I saw him in St Louis and I was completely blown away. There are many great players but he is the best. I have just about worn out the CD you are talking about. After learning he has a Jimmy Crawford tuning with the 2nd string tuned to D I changed my tuning around in an attempt to simulate some of his incredible licks. What an incredible player...............

After 25 years of playing around on the Steel after watching Terry I am finally gonna try to play Steel.

Bob Hempker · Post by **Bob Hempker** » 2 Nov 2004 9:36 am

Terry is one of my very favorite players. He is also one of my closest friends. He and Pat live about 4 or 5 miles up the road from me. I agree with you on this CD. It is one of the best steel guitar CD's out there. You're really missing something if you haven't listened to it. Keep up the good work, Terry.

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Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 2 Nov 2004 9:40 am

He is truly a great player ,has his own style and sound , and also builds his own guitars. And he is a super nice person.

Terry Bethel · Post by **Terry Bethel** » 2 Nov 2004 10:37 pm

Hey everybody,
Thanks for the kind words about the CD.
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" has been a favorite of mine for many years.
The thing that keeps it my favorite is, I keep hearing different little things to put into the song, so regardless of how many times I have played it , it is still fresh.
Now I don't mean major changes, just a different approach here and there. The melody speaks for itself. What a great song,
Terry

Steven Welborn · Post by **Steven Welborn** » 3 Nov 2004 10:28 am

Im looking forward to this CD...just ordered. Terry, any chance you'll make the Mesa, Arizona show next time? Too bad you had to cancel out for the first show.

Terry Bethel · Post by **Terry Bethel** » 4 Nov 2004 9:27 am

Yes we are planning for the Arizona show.
My wife had serious health problems last year, and we had to cancel. She still has problems but we are planning to be there anyway.
If we can't make the show, the above reasons are why.
Hope to see you there.
Terry