Officially announcing........

Tommy Dodd · Post by **Tommy Dodd** » 10 Jul 2006 2:48 pm

Well, I guess it's time to “officially” announce to the world the release of my newest CD endeavor titled Looking Back. (Ok Cohen, that’s one title you can’t use!) I have had this CD out for distribution since the week of the Dallas show but never really announced it here on the forum.

I am very pleased with the initial feedback I’ve gotten from the folks that purchased the CD at the TSGA show in March. I call this project my “baby boomer” album since most of the material dates back to the late 60’s, 70’s, or early 80’s. One of the songs is newer. I actually learned how to play Tears in Heaven (originally by Eric Clapton featuring steel by JayDee Maness) to play on a show in Saluda with my buddy Brett Day. It turned out to be a wonderful and moving experience and I decided to add it to the collection on this album. (Thanks Brett, and you too, JayDee)

I have more information and MP3s on several of the songs on my website http://www.tommydodd.com/pedal_steel_page4.htm if you’d care to listen.

Hope you enjoy them…....

tommyd
[This message was edited by Tommy Dodd on 10 July 2006 at 03:57 PM.]

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 10 Jul 2006 3:06 pm

If it's Tommy, it's GOT to be good!!!

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 10 Jul 2006 3:34 pm

Thanks, Tommy - I enjoyed it immensely.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 10 Jul 2006 8:57 pm

Thanks for the comment, Tommy. Your buddy, Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 11 Jul 2006 1:27 am

Great album Tommy and also a great rythm track album to go along with it. I was playing Tears in Heaven with you last night!

My copy stays in the cd changer.

Rick

Bob Farlow · Post by **Bob Farlow** » 11 Jul 2006 3:04 am

I was over at Tommy and Donna's house a couple of weeks ago and was delighted when they gave me a copy of "In The Steel Of The Night" and "Looking Back". Tommy's CDs just keep getting better with each release. Get 'em while they're
hot!

I also got to see and pick a little on Tommy's new Superlide. Very nice guitar. Looks great and plays great. The quality and workmanship by MSA is superb. Also, Tommy's new keyless ZUM is a prize possession. How can a guy have six new guitars, two new cars, a beautiful new house, and a wonderful wife like Donna? Beats me! He must be doing SOMETHING right!

Bob Martin · Post by **Bob Martin** » 11 Jul 2006 3:39 am

Hi Tommy, you don't know me but I went to your web site and listened to some of your songs and I was just knocked out by your playing and the quality of your new album (that's the only one I've listened to so far) and as soon as I can I'll be purchasing your album excellent my friend keep the good work.

Bob

JAMES BANKS · Post by **JAMES BANKS** » 11 Jul 2006 5:38 am

Hi Tommy. I got your CD at the Dallas show and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have played for a number of my friends and each has commented on the great playing and the choice of tunes. Fellow forumites, buy one of these, you will not regret it. Tommy, tell my lovely cousin Hello for me.
James

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 11 Jul 2006 10:27 am

Tommy & Donna are two wonderful friends of mine and I'm glad to know them. They helped me to start playing shows and they are both wonderful people! Tommy and I play our steels together onstage snd he's got steels made by one of my favorite steel companies-Zumsteel. Tommy & Donna, I love y'all! Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Ken Higgins · Post by **Ken Higgins** » 11 Jul 2006 4:59 pm

We bought this CD at the Dallas show and it is one of the most played CD's the wife and I have. Great job Tommy............ we really enjoyed visiting with you and Donna.

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 12 Jul 2006 5:00 am

Yes the secret is now out how good Tommy realle is, but it is Donna's love that does it he is playing to her. Way to go Tommy.

ernie

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 12 Jul 2006 8:22 pm

Tommy and Donna Dodd. Definetly a class act. Jody.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 13 Jul 2006 3:32 am

Tommy, I love your list of tunes and the samples at your website sound fantastic. You're one of the best, man. I'm sorry we missed each other on my last swing through Atlanta but I'll see you and the Boss-Lady in St. Louis. Good luck with this great CD!

Jimmie Brown · Post by **Jimmie Brown** » 15 Jul 2006 7:33 am

Hi Tommy, I Just played a couple of your samples and was blown away with the tone coming from that Zum. I especially liked ( the now you can tell me goodby )I've got to have a copy of that CD. Are you going to be at Saluda for the next jam? if so i will see you there,sorry i missed you in Kannapolis I hear you put on a great show.

Jimmie

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Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 16 Jul 2006 2:41 pm

Tommy has really outdone himself this time. Everyone knows that he always plays great but what sets this CD apart is the thought and efforts that went into producing and arranging this particular selection of tunes. This is one of those albums for the masses, not just we steel players. It's right up there on my wife's list of pop favorites like Jim Cohen's "Finally Here" and Al Vescovo's "Man of Steel". On second thought, maybe she just likes it because Tommy is a great dancer

(Those who have seen Tommy and Audra dance during my local steel show sets will get the humor here.)

Finally, the tune "Spinning Wheel" is a nice opportunity to hear the tasty guitar chops of world class player and Atlanta native Bill Hatcher. Bill is a frequent forum poster.

Buy it soon! They won't last long!

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Bill Cunningham

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Tommy Dodd · Post by **Tommy Dodd** » 20 Jul 2006 1:31 pm

I just wanted to drop a note of thanks in here. I appreciate the kind words of those of you above, and the private emails I've gotten, concerning the new album project. It sure has helped to have some MP3s on my revised website for people to listen to.

And Bill C., thanks for letting me dance with that good-lookin' wife of yours. Audra even lets me lead! (Donna never lets me lead her anywhere....)

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 20 Jul 2006 7:56 pm

Tommy....
This is a great CD. I have played it over and over and over.....so I highly recommend this one for anyone who enjoys the best of steel guitar!!! Thanks, Pal, and we will see you in St. Louis.

Billy and Meriul

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 22 Jul 2006 5:12 am

Tommy,,,I sent you an email,,but no response ??? Could you tell us about your the keyless Zum that was mentioned in a previous post?? Is it the one Doug Earnest had??

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 22 Jul 2006 9:11 am

The CD came yesterday and it's even better then I expected. I love the selections, a lot of songs I would not have thought of playing, but I will now. Beautiful tone and perfect technique. I love it!!!

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Howard

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 23 Jul 2006 12:14 pm

I keep checking the mailbox every afternoon, and my copy hasn't shown up yet. I can hardly wait!!!