When You Think Of Speed...

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 10 Feb 2009 1:16 pm

No(or very few)female artists promoted "Crazy Arms"?

The biggest seller of this tune was Linda Ronstadt, in the mid seventies, or am I wrong?" A number one Pop, Rock and country song by her at the same time? I think she fills the bill as being female, pretty well. A good singer too, (as I remember).

Bobbe

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 10 Feb 2009 1:22 pm

Yep, and its to cold for me up there but ya never know when you cross paths!

Let me say this, i'm playin this weekend at the Saluda Steel show and to tell you the truth i'm actually nervous about it. I'm doing three very fast tunes and it will be the first time ever i have played at something like this! Being the center of attetion causes mistakes especially at warp speed so it will be interesting!

I played in front of over 100,000 people at Alabam's Big Spring jam and it didn't bother me. In front of 80 people in a small building with Terry Crisp watching, well that is nerve racking. So i guess we will see how i can hold my own for the first time!

Now i will say at warp speed its hard for the average person to catch the bumps but i think Terry will hear them all!
Once again, as a new member of the forum i feel its an awesome thing to bounce my stuff off of all you guys and gals.
Thanks so much!
km

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 10 Feb 2009 1:32 pm

Bobbe,

After I posted the comment, I went back in time trying to recall female singers that recorded the famous steel guitar instrumental. Skeeter Davis popped up in my "memoirs." I'll check it out. I know that you can put the finishing touches to those recorded Ray Price tunes. I was crushed when I heard the pain that you've been through. Thanks for all you've done to make the world of steel guitars a much better place than it would have been without you.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 10 Feb 2009 1:34 pm

Have fun Kenny!
You'll feel at ease with Terry Crisp, he's the greatest guy! All the best!

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 10 Feb 2009 2:03 pm

Bobbe,

Wow! Did I make a wrong turn? I say to you and all the forumites, CHECK OUT Patty Loveless's interpretation of "CRAZY ARMS". It's new, and the very best I've ever heard. Please let me know how much you enjoyed listening to her beautiful voice.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 10 Feb 2009 2:17 pm

I'm lost, is this thread about speed picking?

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 10 Feb 2009 2:36 pm

Theresa,

Thanks for speaking out, and reminding me to stay on track. The forum is enriched by your membership.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 10 Feb 2009 3:02 pm

Theresa,

Have you ever heard the "clicking" of the steel finger picks at close range during a speed picking presentation? If the player is playing uptempo, it can be a real thrill to hear that sound. Only the fastest of players can create the unusual click of the picks. I was wrong by thinking that I could gain some common knowledge by dwelling on the speed issue, whenever addressing individuals who have no interest in the workings of the steel guitars. Brothers or sisters who lecture a musically inclined sibling through the maturation process, brings back memories aplenty! The other side of the coin presents a real life situation that could be likened to the OK corral showdown. I'd feel much safer, if Buddy should be in my corner, if mobbed by spectators who expect to see the best in steel guitar artistry. The giants of steel guitar artistry have ingrained the tradition of sliding the silvery bar along the apex of the strings in public view. It's a major annoyance to witness those who preach cultural advancements, strolling around nonchalantly, during steel guitar concerts. You can't miss them! They'll "yammer" nonstop, about anything but steel guitars. I've asked the question a few times here on this forum, concerning the transition of public interest in 1959, when Santo laid it all on the line.Singer, songwriter, sports broadcaster, Charlie Walker, once sang the silly words in a song, that were written, "Tell them lies and feed them candy." Of course, Charlie would be included as one of the most honest of anyone in the business of promoting country music. It was a recording about a continued friendship, and courting a pretty lady. Santo found a way to present the sugary flavor of a steel guitar in all its glory. A clear view of a great musical potential remains as a restrained ornamentation of boundless entertainment. The viewing on screens of such greatness in artistic abilities, appears to be a far cry from live public performances.

Stephen Silver · Post by **Stephen Silver** » 10 Feb 2009 3:21 pm

Theresa,

No this thread is not about speed picking. Like all posts eminating from hankeyland, it's all about him and whatever he deems worthy of writing. He most often hijacks his own threads to continue the ramblings of someone that has no one else to talk to (and I can imagine that even he has become a tad weary of talking to himself.....I could be mistaken though)

Notice he only rarely chimes in on other threads. One would surmise that is due to the need to be the center of attention and one who professes to know it all.

Another new years resolution broken....damn.

Quote:
Habitual bluffing has no place in the business of steel guitar development
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Hmmm... I wonder who said that?

Pete, could it be......

SATAN?

SS

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 10 Feb 2009 3:44 pm

Stephen,

My blessings! Pick up the marbles!

Stephen Silver · Post by **Stephen Silver** » 10 Feb 2009 3:52 pm

BH

Since I wasn't addressing you, there really is no need to respond. But alas, you must always have the last word.

So, walk on bill, walk on......

SS

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 10 Feb 2009 4:04 pm

Stephen,

I trust in the One Who entrusted us with the will to treat others as you would like to be treated...

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 11 Feb 2009 2:45 am

Stephen,

At first upon reading your post of yesterday, I thought right away that you had become a bugbear. I resisted instead of noticing that in fact you weren't addressing me, as you pointed out. It would have been better to "walk". My problem with how to treat responses accordingly, usually gets twisted around when witty comments are lobbed at me from different angles. Naturally, I prefer friendship over every other means of communicating with fellow steel guitarists. Years ago, I was more sensitive to joking around at my expense. I've outgrown the tendency to get wired or upset, as I've learned more of the limitations of punition through commentary. I should have recalled the words of Edison, when the Stephen "versus" Bill erupted yesterday. Doubters were allowed to gather around Edison and commence to be heard. One or two nips at the heels, and Edison turned to say, "I know a thousand things that won't work, but one thing that will." Friendships differ very little, until the levels of sincerity are tested, and given a chance to survive. The harsh comments started to mount right after the distinguished steel guitarist, (Bobby Seymour) had taken the time to respond to previous letters. Perhaps a combination of exciting events rekindled an old propensity to respond in kind. After reading from a few pages that you have written to others, I appreciate reading that at one point, I was able to create laughter. I would be pleased to think that you may have been amused by some of my deliveries on this forum.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 11 Feb 2009 11:10 am

Outspokenness seems to have vanished overnight. This is the first 24 hour period since the 19th of January that is devoid of communicative activities concerning the fastest of the fast among steel guitarists. I'm satisfied, and I wish to thank everyone who helped me in keeping this thread under Steel Player's moving along. I'd guess that I'll be looking for the soft touch, with a trending to openmindedness.

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 11 Feb 2009 2:34 pm

Bill, sounds to me like you are doing the Thorazine Shuffle.

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 11 Feb 2009 2:37 pm

wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorpromazine

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 11 Feb 2009 3:45 pm

Larry,

I wanted to be civil in making responses, but I fear that you should brush up on chemicals that are known to spot the lungs. The fluid in old monitor top G.E. units to be more specific. I know that scrap collectors are after the copper tubing that wraps around the top. Just a little tip from reliable sources.

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 11 Feb 2009 3:56 pm

Bill Hankey wrote:Larry,

I wanted to be civil in making responses, but I fear that you should brush up on chemicals that are known to spot the lungs. The fluid in old monitor top G.E. units to be more specific. I know that scrap collectors are after the copper tubing that wraps around the top. Just a little tip from reliable sources.

.

U mean sulfer dioxide? AKA canned stink?

Sorry Bill I do not service that junk, only high end
green friendly products....But I have been known to inhale R12 heated by ox/acty laced with flux and silver solder

Larry Scott · Post by **Larry Scott** » 11 Feb 2009 4:02 pm

I do have two of those old units that are in working condition that I will sell at a premium price as they are highly collectible now

Now back to your @@#&*~ thread.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 11 Feb 2009 4:09 pm

Outspokenness seems to have vanished overnight. This is the first 24 hour period since the 19th of January that is devoid of communicative activities concerning the fastest of the fast among steel guitarists. I'm satisfied, and I wish to thank everyone who helped me in keeping this thread under Steel Player's moving along. I'd guess that I'll be looking for the soft touch, with a trending to openmindedness.

Bill, I think it's more like we all gave up, and were just waiting for you to quit talking to yourself.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 11 Feb 2009 4:11 pm

Larry,

Don't count on anyone but yourself to keep you out of harms way. Clear the area of distractions that may put you in jeopardy. There are literally dozens of harmful mixtures in the market place. It's come down to messing up a peanut butter sandwich. Do you have a favorite speed picker to bring to my attention?

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 11 Feb 2009 5:02 pm

So back to speed pickin!!!

Have you guys seen some of the Terry Crisp clips with Skaggs?? Man he can get a ticket with some of his runs!!

He will be at the Steel jam in Saluda this weekend and i hope i can sit with him and play HWY 40 Blues at warp speed!!
My first time playin at any jam!!!

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 11 Feb 2009 5:48 pm

I played in front of over 100,000 people at Alabam's Big Spring jam and it didn't bother me.

My first time playin at any jam!!!

Kenny, these two quotes seem to be at odds with one another - can you clear this up?

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 11 Feb 2009 5:50 pm

Kenny,

I met Terry In West Springfield, Ma. The year was '85 or '86. He was playing steel for Connie Smith at that time. My good buddy Dick Larkin introduced me to Connie and cleared the way for a brief interview with the singer. I could have chatted with Terry, but I opted to converse with Connie. She assured me that Terry would have no problem playing Weldon's "I'll Come Runnin'." When I suggested the task of finding a player who could play the catchy tune, she said, "I've got one." Kenny, be sure to let me learn how everything goes at the show. Thanks..

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 11 Feb 2009 6:02 pm

Yep i can Barry!

The Alabama thing was a show that they called a jam!
I played steel on their show but in this park there were i think 5 or 6 stages that had all kinds of music being played. Dixie Checks, Doobie's, Kansas and it was a big list. The steel jam is in a building with 80 people sitting in chairs watching me specifically which i have never done other than at my own little parties! So this will be the first time doing this and Terry Crisp will be there as well so its a little nervy to think about it.

The Alabama show was cool because we closed the show that night and was the last stage going so everybody was directly in front of that satge which looked like an ocean of people as far as you could see!

So the two jam's are not the same! Having a crowd of people sitting in front of you just to see you play, well that's going to be interesting to me. I'm use to half the crowd being drunk and screaming!!

So does that clear it up?

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