The Steel Break that gets you every time.

Frank Raines · Post by **Frank Raines** » 15 Jan 2019 10:16 am

Neil Flanz 1973 with Gram Parsons take on Buck Ownens Don`t Let Her Know in 73 at Oliver`s in Boston, Neil was great with Gram, the 60`s with Gram music got me to love Steel and esp. Grams MUSIC with Emmylou

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 15 Jan 2019 10:52 am

Of all the rides that I've heard, this one always just "does it" for me! Even though a lot of players moan about (over-used?) A and B and "pedals-mashers", this song shows what a real player can do with them! It's a Porter Wagoner song featuring Buddy Charleton at his best. Super-hot pickin', and...using nothing but the A and B pedals. You don't hear this kinda stuff these days, and that's a real shame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkjKOClJuvM

Bobby Nelson · Post by **Bobby Nelson** » 15 Jan 2019 2:08 pm

Donnie, I should've also said: Just about anything Buddy Charleton ever played. He has become my favorite, and biggest influence - Along with Papa John of course.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 15 Jan 2019 3:16 pm

Yep... that was Tom on The Heart That You Own. His solo on I Sang Dixie is no slouch, either.

gary pierce · Post by **gary pierce** » 15 Jan 2019 3:39 pm

Ron Hogan wrote:Buddy's turn around on DRIVING NAILS IN MY COFFIN by Johnny Bush. Almost sounds as if he has a compressor on.

CLICK

Ron Hogan
Not From the Jersey Swamps

That is one bad azz break Ron.

Howard Parker · Post by **Howard Parker** » 15 Jan 2019 3:56 pm

So many but I choose:

John Hughey w/Conway "I've Just Destroyed The World I'm Living In".

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Terry Winter · Post by **Terry Winter** » 15 Jan 2019 4:42 pm

Lost In The Feeling....that is my choice.

Greg Milton · Post by **Greg Milton** » 16 Jan 2019 3:11 am

For me, it's PF with Time Jumpers with 'If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong' - each of these versions blows me away:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cixiEyfeJSg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2LtL_fKBlk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HRTqV49Iw4

Then there's this as well, again PF with the Time Jumpers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HRTqV49Iw4

I get so inspired after listening to these songs. PF's playing is so emotional and soulful - you can tell that Dawn and PF are feeding off each other's creative genius.

RIP Dawn

Jack Strayhorn · Post by **Jack Strayhorn** » 16 Jan 2019 6:03 am

Ricky Davis, I was fortunate enough to get to sing that song with John playing the magical intro and turnaround. Even more haunting live and in person.

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 16 Jan 2019 6:52 am

Ronald Heinzel wrote:Al Perkins with Manassas. So Begins the Task

Yeah, gotta go along with that.. its genius. Not hi tech wizardry, or complicated, just beautifully musical with a haunting tone.. I think by the time it was recorded, Al had moved on from his Fender 1000 steel to his ZB, but I'm not 100% sure... In either case, it was a lovely sound...

Along with that favorite of mine is Sneaky Pete's solo on Jackson Browne's version of take it easy.. Magnificent sound as always on his Fender, along with that old school flanging it is simply perfect..bob

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 16 Jan 2019 11:34 am

Tom Brumley "I sang Dixie "Dwight Yoakum,In fact I made a loop of the solo and listened to it for hours while driving around anchorage!!

Joe Krumel · Post by **Joe Krumel** » 16 Jan 2019 12:14 pm

Dugmore ,Blue Bayou. It gets airplay in grocery stores etc. Always stop what I'm doing and melt! ha

Norman Evans · Post by **Norman Evans** » 16 Jan 2019 1:10 pm

Ralph Mooney on Wanda Jackson's Fireball Mail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJj1WSbFq4

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 16 Jan 2019 1:11 pm

Wow Jack; that is incredible to have got to do...
Ricky

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 16 Jan 2019 1:53 pm

Darvin Willhoite wrote:Two really make me sit up and take notice; on Ricky Scaggs' "Country Boy", and Tim McGraw's "Just To See Her Smile".

Bruce Bouton is on "Country Boy"-Bruce played steel with Ricky at the time, and the steel on "Just To See You Smile" is Sonny Garrish.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 16 Jan 2019 2:24 pm

Further to Jack's experience, I sang 'Someday Soon' with Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes at a London gig and had the pleasure of calling on the Big E to play the solo.

That was sorta fun!

Joe Alterio · Post by **Joe Alterio** » 16 Jan 2019 7:03 pm

This break right here: https://youtu.be/gueigpmBTzM?t=137

Red Rhodes, 1972, with Michael Nesmith.

Bob Russell · Post by **Bob Russell** » 16 Jan 2019 7:59 pm

Lloyd Green on "Nothing Can Hurt You", by Ricky Skaggs. His playing on the ride-out is other-worldly.

Jim Hoke · Post by **Jim Hoke** » 17 Jan 2019 2:42 pm

Paul Franklin's solo on "You're Too Easy To Remember" by David Peterson.

Dan Behringer · Post by **Dan Behringer** » 17 Jan 2019 6:48 pm

What a great thread! Keep them coming guys. This isn’t just fun, it’s very educational too.
I can’t say that I have a single favorite, but I am surprised no one has mentioned Jay Dee’s break on Misty yet. That always knocks my socks off!

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 18 Jan 2019 3:11 am

Weldon Myrick on the Johnny Bush version of "Whiskey River". Some pretty hot licks on that turnaround.

Ross Koeberl · Post by **Ross Koeberl** » 18 Jan 2019 5:10 am

When Sneaky Peteâ€™s break comes in on Frank Zappaâ€™s â€œIt Just Might Be a One Shot Dealâ€ it is always a sock in the gut for me, as well as a reminder of everything I love about the instrument.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=boVkciud-3s

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 18 Jan 2019 5:16 am

Joe Alterio wrote:This break right here: https://youtu.be/gueigpmBTzM?t=137

Red Rhodes, 1972, with Michael Nesmith.

yikes... that is a somewhat astounding solo ..
Red doesn't get near enough credit on this forum.. He was a great steel player ...bob

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 18 Jan 2019 5:18 am

Norman Evans wrote:Ralph Mooney on Wanda Jackson's Fireball Mail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJj1WSbFq4

great solo!!!!!

Steve Spitz · Post by **Steve Spitz** » 19 Jan 2019 3:14 pm

That Tom Brumley Solo on “Heart that you own” is really beautiful. Great song as well.

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