Motorcycle Cowboy

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 22 Mar 2000 8:55 am

I've been seeing this video on CMT and I guess ole Merle left Norm out. Pretty good guitar playing and horn though. I'm just surprised he's so looked up to as a country traditionalist. Theresa

Robbie Bossert · Post by **Robbie Bossert** » 22 Mar 2000 12:21 pm

Hey Theresa,
If you really listen to the song, it sounds just like a Jimmie Rogers tune. How much more "tradtional" can the man get? Haggard personifies tradation.
Robbie

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 22 Mar 2000 12:36 pm

Theresa, that's one of 18 or 19 songs on the Live at Billy Bob's Texas CD. Give it a listen and you'll no longer be "surprised" about Merle's traditionalist reputation. You'll also see that after the other tunes, Norm probably needed a breather.

Robbie is right. The strong beat gives it a modern edge, but the vocals say "Singing Brakeman". (Now don't tell the folks at CMT about that.)

What, you don't think that lead guitar sounds traditionally country? Fat and clean!

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HagFan

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 22 Mar 2000 12:48 pm

What I was referring to,was no steel on this song!
Yes, I'm married to one of the best guitar players in Nashville and he may be considered a traditionalist! Theresa[This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 22 March 2000 at 12:54 PM.]

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 22 Mar 2000 3:00 pm

Theresa, is that the same guy who played lead on "You Take Me For Granted" for ole Hag?

We do agree, by the way, that some up front steel on MC Cowboy would be an improvement...

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HagFan

Hook Moore · Post by **Hook Moore** » 22 Mar 2000 3:32 pm

Yes you are Theresa and yes he is...Your both lucky.....

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Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 22 Mar 2000 4:23 pm

Greggs best stuff on records will never be heard by J.Q.Public.

What a waste.

Marty Pollard · Post by **Marty Pollard** » 22 Mar 2000 5:02 pm

I was just admiring sone of Gregg's stuff on BE's Swingin' Our Way. Although I wish I could pan out the vocals...

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 22 Mar 2000 9:51 pm

Thanks,
I love Gregg's playing and I don't praise him enough. He played on "You Take Me For Granted"!

I hope Merle's next release will let the steel shine! Theresa[This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 22 March 2000 at 10:04 PM.]