He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother on the steel and sax

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 9 Dec 2023 9:24 am

During my years in Omaha, I visited Boys Town and vividly remember the famous statue of the two boys with the inscription, "He Ain't Heavy, Father. He's My Brother." Of course, the Hollies' hit song of the same name was probably inspired by the statue's sentiment. Hope you enjoy my instrumental version of the song, with its message of lending a helping hand.
Happy Holidays,
Chuck
https://chucklettes.com/music

Greg Forsyth · Post by **Greg Forsyth** » 9 Dec 2023 12:42 pm

Fantastic! Thanks for the music and story, Chuck. Did you play the sax as well as the steel?

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 10 Dec 2023 7:04 am

Hi Greg. Yes, that's me on the tenor sax, the "Horn of Plenty."

Joe Krumel · Post by **Joe Krumel** » 10 Dec 2023 9:46 am

Nice job.very cool song.

James Holland · Post by **James Holland** » 10 Dec 2023 11:51 am

Very nice - I just played a gig with steel and tenor sax. Glad to know another steel/sax member is here! PS - for bar gigs, I'm playing a 60's King 615, setup is a Runyon #7 Quantum, #2 Plasticover. This mouthpiece and sax get along superbly.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 12 Dec 2023 1:45 pm

Thanks, James and Joe. I always liked the Hollies' version, especially this time of the year.
James, small world-I have an old King Super 20 and use a Berg Larsen mouthpiece. Funny to talk sax gear on the Steel Guitar Forum.
Happy Holidays,
Chuck

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 14 Dec 2023 9:29 am

Awesome Chuck as usual, you have always had a great ear for songs to be played on the steel. I look forward to hearing them and let you know that your work does not go on dear ears!

Merry Christmas!

Steven Meyrich · Post by **Steven Meyrich** » 14 Dec 2023 10:00 am

Nice work Chuck and thanks for sharing it!

Steve

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 15 Dec 2023 7:29 am

Thanks, Steve and Craig. Glad you guys like my arrangement of the old tune.
Craig, I sure miss the friendship and music at the PSGA shows. I spent many hours talking and listening to some of the great players of the day.
Chuck

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 18 Dec 2023 8:51 am

Thank you Chuck for sharing your music. Great stuff on your page.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 20 Dec 2023 8:21 am

Hi Larry. Glad that you are enjoying the music.
Happy Merry,
Chuck

Tony Smart · Post by **Tony Smart** » 21 Dec 2023 5:59 am

The way things are going nowadays that song will soon be retitled "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Mother" ........