Emmy Lou Harris on Youtube with steeler ...

Jim Gorrie · Post by **Jim Gorrie** » 11 May 2006 11:15 am

Apologies if this link has been posted before - I searched but didn't find anything.
It's Emmy Lou singing Boulder to Birmingham.
Anyone know the steel player ?
Is it Neil Flanz ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPBhaC5I0MM&search=gram%20parsons

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 11 May 2006 11:24 am

Hank DeVito.

This is when I first fell in love with Emmylou-have yet to shake it.

Oh yeah, Hank is a pretty fine steeler...

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Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 11 May 2006 11:25 am

See Albert Lee and Rodney Crowell? Cool....

Gordy Hall · Post by **Gordy Hall** » 11 May 2006 11:52 am

WOW. Just WOW.

The first time I saw the 'hot Band' it was her and Rodney with a pickup bass player and drummer at a little club in San Bernardino, and fell in love with her sound and her music. I've seen her many, many times, with many players. With Frank Recard (sp?), Hank DeVito, and Steve Fishell on Melobar. Vince Gill. Albert Lee. Rodney Crowell. Bonnie Raitt. Glen Hardin. On and on. So much musical talent.

Thanks for the post. It was great to see.

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 11 May 2006 12:09 pm

Saw her many times as well, but one was really nuts. Forget who the steel player was, but she had BOTH James Burton and Bob Warford on Teles. They were playing "tag" all night long - it was insane. Definitely one of those "oh, man - wish I had a tape recorder" nights.

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 11 May 2006 12:10 pm

doesnt get better.
great steel player, a young Albert Lee, and Emmy's sweet voice.
those bare arms ...oh my what a treat.

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 11 May 2006 12:12 pm

Great clip! Everyone still had their original hair color! LOL
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Jim Gorrie · Post by **Jim Gorrie** » 11 May 2006 12:27 pm

Thanks guys for the info. - you can tell I'm not familiar with Neil Flanz ~ or Hank De Vito for that matter !

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 11 May 2006 12:50 pm

Now that's what I'm talkin' about. An Angel singing with a beutiful pedal steel providing the angel choir for backup.

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Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 11 May 2006 1:00 pm

Hank DeVito also wrote "Queen of Hearts", the Juice Newton hit that was also recorded a couple of years earlier by Dave Edmunds.

Great stuff . . . great memories

Thanks Jim

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Billy Wilson · Post by **Billy Wilson** » 11 May 2006 1:32 pm

I always thought Hank D. was terrific on all those Emmy Lou hits. Anybody know more about him? Who else has he played with? What's he up to these days?

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 11 May 2006 1:59 pm

Roseanne Cash, Rodney Crowell primarily
He played in the Cherry Bombs, their backup band, and played lead and rhythm gtr as well as steel. He has also written quite a few successful tunes.

He also played with the New York Rock 'n' Roll Ensemble in the early 70s.

He's also recorded with folk guys like David Bromberg, Jesse Colin Young, and Guy Clark and I believe he played steel on George Strait's "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind". He may have also been on a Ricky Skaggs record but I'm not sure about that.

He's a great player who does a lot more than just play steel. I put him up there with Dugmore, Ben Keith, and guys like that.

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My CD's: 'I've Got Friends in COLD Places' - 'Pedal Steel Guitar'
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S/D-12 6x6, 1984 Sho-Bud S/D-12 7x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 11 May 2006 3:46 pm

What a great band! I saw 'em in Frankfurt, Germany in 1976---Asleep at the Wheel, with Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston, opened the show. Albert Lee was the first person I ever saw who made me want to buy a Telecaster.
And I'm still in love with Emmylou.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 11 May 2006 4:11 pm

Yes, Larry, he played pedal steel (and guitar) on the Ricky Skaggs album, Don't Cheat In Our Hometown. He shares equal duties with Bruce Bouton.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 11 May 2006 6:30 pm

I saw Emmylou Harris and Her Hot Band open for Joe Walsh in Los Angeles back in the 1970s. When introducing the band, she got to James Burton and called him the finest guitar player in the world. Many Joe Walsh fans booed at that remark.
Suddenly Joe Walsh appeared from the side of the stage. He strode up to the mic and said, "Believe her. He IS the finest guitar player in the world!" He got a big round of applause for that.
Great show, too.

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Mac Martine · Post by **Mac Martine** » 11 May 2006 9:14 pm

Emmylou? Will you marry me? I'll even play steel in your band free of charge.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 11 May 2006 9:33 pm

Great clip - thanks. Hank has great tone and feel for this music. And what can any of us say about Emmylou that hasn't already been said?

Larry Jones · Post by **Larry Jones** » 11 May 2006 9:36 pm

hey billy whats up ? give me a call . any way i worked with hank devito in the late 70,s with david nictern and the nocterns he wrote midnight at the oasis . we had a great band , that was the first time i ever saw a pedel steel and thats where my love affair with the steel began. he would be surprised if he knew i played steel now. i havent seen him in years he lives on the east coast . alot ao people don,t know this but he was married to nicolet larson the singer thats where we all met i was the bass player sadly she died at a young age. i still have some great rehersal tapes of that band and some great stories. ive all ways wondered why he nevered chimed in to the forum he has a lot of fans., i mean even buddy emmoms has graced us from time to time .hanks his hero was rusty young . any way thats all for now

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 11 May 2006 10:26 pm

Super fine!!
And great music too!

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 11 May 2006 11:05 pm

Hank DeVitto had also been in Rodney Crowell's band and Steve Fishell, who is a steel player and producer, worked for Emmylou and Terry McBride & The Ride. If you see the video of Rodney's song "I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried", Hank DeVitto is playing a singleneck Emmons. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 12 May 2006 5:26 am

I was trying to listen to the steel, but I could not get past just staring at Emmy Lou!

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 12 May 2006 6:01 am

There is a lot of feeling in her voice. The shot of the steelers hands over the shot of her is really cool.

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johnopsg · Post by **johnopsg** » 12 May 2006 6:33 am

Thanks for fielding the video-clip...like everyone here, it brings back wonderful memories. I attended every EmmyLou concert in Calif during those years, and unknown to them, Hank D, and Steve Fishell were my mentors...I still attempt to play the solo on "Together Again" like Mr. DiVito did it with EmmyLou. Hank plays some nice licks with Rodney Crowell,Vince Gil and others on the CheryBombs CD from early last year.

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 12 May 2006 7:30 am

I would like to create an award for Jim
in appreciation for posting that fantastic clip from youtube.

I'll try to arrange a date with Emmy for you.
of course I'd have to be the chaperone.

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 12 May 2006 10:37 am

Great clip but don't Ol' Hank D. look a little like Earl Hickey?