44 years ago... my 1st pro studio recording on pedal steel

Dom Franco · Post by **Dom Franco** » 27 Nov 2020 5:00 pm

The first Studio recording by BETHLEHEM, was on the MARANATHA 5 Album released in 1976. The song was "Bright and Shining Son" Words & Music by Danny Daniels.
Lead Vocal and Acoustic Guitar: Danny Daniels
Bass Guitar and vocals: John Falcone
Electric Guitar and vocals: James Frank
Drums and vocals: Daniel McCleary
Pedal Steel Guitar and vocals: Dom Franco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV1BsY2z0e4

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 27 Nov 2020 6:28 pm

Well Dom, that was cool. What a great memory that must be.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 27 Nov 2020 6:49 pm

That was wonderful Dom, Beautiful message in the song, and great arrangements, loved the twin parts too. Great pickin bud...Sho~Bud?

Dom Franco · Post by **Dom Franco** » 27 Nov 2020 7:56 pm

That was played on my old fender 2000 cable pedal steel.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 27 Nov 2020 8:05 pm

Your living proof Dom that such beautiful music can be made with such a simple set up, kudos mate.

Josh Moss · Post by **Josh Moss** » 28 Nov 2020 6:27 am

Great, tasteful playing and great song, man! The synth at the end was really cool, as well. To my ears, it has the vibe of if the Eagles had recorded a praise & worship album.

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 28 Nov 2020 2:23 pm

Great playing, almost like two steels, one atmospheric and one down home.

'76 was an important year for me too but I'll get off Dom's porch and tell you here

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Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 29 Nov 2020 7:43 am

Fourty-four years ago and you could already play that good.

Mike Bacciarini · Post by **Mike Bacciarini** » 29 Nov 2020 4:02 pm

In 1978, Bethlehem released their full length album, produced by Al Perkins and Tommy Coomes. Strong song writing, great vocals, plenty of tasty psg, and that Poco/Eagles style, but with their own sound. A great album that holds up really well to this day. Do check it out..... thoroughly uplifting. Thanks Dom for posting your first studio cut.

Available streaming from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bethlehem/dp/B004JVXJIG
(Just a Prayer Away and No Good Excuses feature Domâ€™s vocal as well as psg)
A few used vinyl are still available.....

Some YouTube audio clips of some of my favorite cuts:
This Road: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Isrfe8LFFYY
Desert Song: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0SQuA67JUXc
Dead Reckoning: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GJsNzDWJRMk

Steven Pearce · Post by **Steven Pearce** » 1 Dec 2020 7:52 am

Dom,
I love it!
Thanks for sharing,
Steve