Paul Franklin plays at Dallas Cowboys game

Bill Moran · Post by **Bill Moran** » 23 Nov 2014 7:09 am

Thanks Randy. I feel better now !

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 23 Nov 2014 8:43 am

Thanks Randy for that; you are a class act. Now lets go play Golf(or ride dirtbikes...as I traded my clubs for a Honda CR250 these days..ha).
Ricky

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 23 Nov 2014 7:44 pm

Randy, obviously some of us were operating under the mistaken assumption that you were still gainfully employed by Ms. Womack and therefore had subsequently been snubbed for the Star Spangled Banner gig. Thanks for clearing that up..

Dan Hatfield · Post by **Dan Hatfield** » 25 Nov 2014 6:10 am

This thread has proven the old adage, "When you assume something, it makes an ass out of u and me". ass-u-me

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 25 Nov 2014 7:24 am

Now if we can just get Katy Perry to use a steeler for the Super Bowel.....
Or have a wardrobe malfunction...

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 26 Nov 2014 7:19 am

Nice quote from Lee Ann...

“When I was asked, I didn’t just want to go and sing, I wanted to really invest this performance of our national anthem with something that makes us all reconsider what the song is expressing,” she says. “If you’ve ever heard… or really listened to Paul’s musicianship and the emotions he brings out… I think having him play opens up so many aspects of what Francis Scott Key was celebrating when he wrote that.”

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 26 Nov 2014 8:00 am

I think Randy was very logical and sensible in his reply.

It doesn't really matter in the big picture if it is Randy or Paul, as they
are both marvelous and legendary players, and it certainly will remind millions
and millions of people just how important Pedal Steel has been to
American Music over the decades.

And as a fringe benefit it will undoubtedly make scores of others
take an interest in in Pedal Steel and who knows what some of those
fresh young minds can do for the art.

It's a Win-Win for everyone

Thanks Randy for chiming in on this topic

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 26 Nov 2014 10:21 am

...it certainly will remind millions
and millions of people just how important Pedal Steel has been to
American Music over the decades.

Millions and millions.. Really?

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 26 Nov 2014 10:58 am

Hey, I'd rather be an optimist and be wrong than be a pessimist and right Bro.

Bill Lowe · Post by **Bill Lowe** » 27 Nov 2014 1:35 pm

very nice, very different and very tasteful!!!!!

Wally Moyers · Post by **Wally Moyers** » 27 Nov 2014 1:38 pm

Great job Paul! Very Classy!

Glen E. Lanning · Post by **Glen E. Lanning** » 27 Nov 2014 1:42 pm

WOW beautiful - Love the chord work!

Luke Sullivan · Post by **Luke Sullivan** » 27 Nov 2014 1:47 pm

I've seldom had the pleasure of hearing the magic of pedal steel as a lone accompaniment. Lee Ann did a great understated job. One of the best National Anthems I've witnessed.
Brought me joy. Thanks.

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 27 Nov 2014 1:55 pm

Absolutely loved it! DVR and saved it.

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 27 Nov 2014 1:58 pm

I had to remind my wife that Paul was the steel player we saw with Vince here a year ago and at the conclusion even she proclaimed it was one of the finest versions she has ever heard.

Wonderful job, Lee Ann and Paul!

John Booth · Post by **John Booth** » 27 Nov 2014 2:03 pm

If anyone sees a link to this please let us know !

Matt Elsen · Post by **Matt Elsen** » 27 Nov 2014 2:27 pm

Best. Rendition. Ever.

Peewee Charles · Post by **Peewee Charles** » 27 Nov 2014 2:47 pm

Absolutely beautiful arrangement...Pauls playing was amazing as usual....

Dale Love · Post by **Dale Love** » 27 Nov 2014 3:26 pm

J R Rose wrote:Randy as in Randy Beavers? I know that he was her band/road steel man. As good as they come. But maybe he had some reason he could not do it or was it just her wanting Paul. I think that shows disrespect on her part. If he can live on the road and travel around the world with her I think he deserves that national spotlight. Just my thoughts, J.R.

maybe she gave the time off to be with family on thanksgiving

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 27 Nov 2014 3:35 pm

Is this available anywhere on youtube maybe ?? for us lads out in the antipodes

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 27 Nov 2014 3:59 pm

Very fine. Too bad they did not give a camera shot of Paul. Thank you Lee Ann for including the steel in your rendition. You did very well and Paul's accompaniment was historic for us steelers.

Antolina · Post by **Antolina** » 27 Nov 2014 4:32 pm

Perhaps someone thought to record it.

Sidney Malone · Post by **Sidney Malone** » 27 Nov 2014 5:42 pm

I agree, great job by both!! I suspect this is the first time in history that the song has been done with just steel & vocals in front of a national audience!

Thanks to Lee Ann & Paul for making it happen!

Y'all did us proud!!

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 27 Nov 2014 5:44 pm

Paul played nice full chords behind Lee Ann. I have never heard the National Anthem done so well at any sporting event. The vocals were perfect and the steel guitar was out front in the mix and sounded great. I hope someone recorded it. I would love for it to be on You Tube. It needs to be.
Jerry

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 27 Nov 2014 5:55 pm

Dale Love wrote:
J R Rose wrote:Randy as in Randy Beavers? I know that he was her band/road steel man. As good as they come. But maybe he had some reason he could not do it or was it just her wanting Paul. I think that shows disrespect on her part. If he can live on the road and travel around the world with her I think he deserves that national spotlight. Just my thoughts, J.R.
maybe she gave the time off to be with family on thanksgiving

Go back and re-read this post. Randy said he hasn't been with her for a couple of years.

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