"Country Boy" on "Big E Salute"

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 9 Dec 2013 1:24 pm

I always thought I had a pretty good ear but ... who takes the first solo, Paul or Tommy?

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 9 Dec 2013 3:00 pm

Frank I'm pickin Tommy first up

Michel Rose · Post by **Michel Rose** » 9 Dec 2013 3:16 pm

Don't you love the way they both put in a lot of Buddy's essence within their own individual style. Two great players tipping their hats.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 9 Dec 2013 4:34 pm

Some days, that's my favorite cut on the album. Other days it's... well, any and all of 'em! Thanks to all involved -- Fish especially.

First break Paul, followed by Tommy.

Second break Vince, Tommy, Paul, Tommy.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 9 Dec 2013 4:55 pm

Michel Rose wrote:Don't you love the way they both put in a lot of Buddy's essence within their own individual style. Two great players tipping their hats.

keep in mind these were the two 13 yr old kids on the block, learning to play everything buddy did. back then they could outplay what most of us can do now. it's only natural that buddy's licks and style would show through on occassion.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 9 Dec 2013 5:27 pm

Thanks for your vote, Paddy. Anyone else?

Paul? Tommy? You guys care to set the record

straight?

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 9 Dec 2013 11:21 pm

Frank, I haven't heard it or I'd get in the game.

Just curious. Is the name of the tune Country Boy Bounce? I'm just Country Boy?? Is there a sample?

bb

Douglas Schuch · Post by **Douglas Schuch** » 10 Dec 2013 1:23 am

Frank, if you listen closely you hear Vince say it - I could not understand the first one, where he says "Come on, ____", but the next one, you hear him faintly say in the background, "Come on in here, Tommy". So, if your stereo is wired correctly, Paul in on the Left channel, and Tommy on the Right.

I'm pretty sure I have that correct. But one thing I know for sure - it don't get no better!

Doug

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 10 Dec 2013 8:31 am

First solo sounds more like Paul Franklin to me. Left side on my stereo. Second solo (Right side) has a lot of compression -- a la Buddy's sound in the 70s. A wonderful homage from two great players. A lesson in Emmons C6 quotes and feel for sure.

My compliments to the chef(s)

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 10 Dec 2013 8:41 am

So far we have one vote for Tommy and two for Paul.

Bobby, it's "I'm Just A Country Boy." I would strongly recommend buying the CD from Amazon.com or downloading the whole album from iTunes - it's just an amazing bunch of performances.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 10 Dec 2013 9:42 am

Douglas Schuch wrote:Frank, if you listen closely you hear Vince say it - I could not understand the first one, where he says "Come on, ____", but the next one, you hear him faintly say in the background, "Come on in here, Tommy". So, if your stereo is wired correctly, Paul in on the Left channel, and Tommy on the Right.
Doug

Think Vince is saying "Come on, Hoss." Sounds like Paul on the left and Tommy on the right to me, too.

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 10 Dec 2013 10:08 am

What a fun day that was! Vince gave every detail a lot of thought and care.
Anyway, Paul fills the first verse. I fill the second section(chorus). Paul has the first solo. I have the second solo. It was a bit scary having to follow Paul's solo. Never follow dog acts, kids, Paul Franklin or Vince Gill. That kind of pressure could send a fella to the ""nervous hospital".

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 10 Dec 2013 11:35 am

Ken Campbell · Post by **Ken Campbell** » 10 Dec 2013 11:41 am

Tommy White wrote:What a fun day that was! Vince gave every detail a lot of thought and care.
Anyway, Paul fills the first verse. I fill the second section(chorus). Paul has the first solo. I have the second solo. It was a bit scary having to follow Paul's solo. Never follow dog acts, kids, Paul Franklin or Vince Gill. That kind of pressure could send a fella to the ""nervous hospital".

Heh! Nice work Tommy....

Kc

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 10 Dec 2013 11:57 am

Mystery solved - thank you, Mr. White!

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 10 Dec 2013 1:09 pm

Awesome playing Tommy and Paul -- fantastic album all round and Buddy would be thrilled I'm sure.

Johnie Helms · Post by **Johnie Helms** » 11 Dec 2013 8:29 am

Maybe alil' off subject but, But since were talkin bout the CD. Can anyone tell us,
what is goin, with that picture of Buddy on the back of the CD.? It look's to be a single 10 Pushpull w/6 pedals and some kind of taped up bar across the bridge
with many wires attached. Is there a story behind this pix.?

Thanks

JH

Marco Schouten · Post by **Marco Schouten** » 12 Dec 2013 4:13 am

Actually, I like Tommy's part a bit more than Paul's. It seems so effortless when I hear him play.

---I would be happy if I could play half as well as any of the players on the cd---

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 12 Dec 2013 4:20 am

I found both sets of playing to be absolutely top class. I couldn't honestly say that I prefer one over the other. Both players are simply awesome, and classy gentlemen with it.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 12 Dec 2013 8:55 am

Tommy White wrote: Never follow dog acts, kids, Paul Franklin or Vince Gill. That kind of pressure could send a fella to the ""nervous hospital".

HA ! well said Tommy... A year ago at one of the County Fairs ..yep, we followed the Dog act..

As soon as the Dogs were done the area emptied out..I'm surprised nobody yelled "bring back the dogs"..maybe they did and I didn't hear them ...

Great pickin' Tommy on a great tune...

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Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 12 Dec 2013 4:11 pm

Just realized nobody ever answered Johnie
That guitar is a single-12 push-pull that Buddy played on a Flying Fish album. It had, as I recall, an E13 style tuning: E9 with one or two C#s thrown in between the Bs and Es. I believe that's an Emmons String Machine with the wires hanging off the end -- and a wrist lever for the right wrist. Album had a white cover -- I think it was the only one he used that guitar on.

Johnie Helms · Post by **Johnie Helms** » 16 Dec 2013 3:30 pm

Thanks Larry... Dont guess I'd ever seen that pix.

Pretty cool info.

Thanks again..

JH

Mike Poholsky · Post by **Mike Poholsky** » 1 Jan 2014 12:22 pm

Just received the CD for Christmas. What an excellent assortment of great players! This is the stuff that keeps my A$$ in the seat! Thanks to all involved.

With all due respect to all the players on this record, Gary Carters tone on Shenandoah got me in the bones! Put it through some good speakers and give it some volume. Oh MY!

I was wondering what was going on with BEs guitar as well.

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 1 Jan 2014 1:24 pm

Where is this available At?

baxter vaughan · Post by **baxter vaughan** » 1 Jan 2014 1:30 pm

Could someone provide a list of what guitars were played on this album? It is a fantastic piece of work. Thanks!

baxter

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