Allan Jackson "Let It Be Christmas"

John Ummel · Post by **John Ummel** » 12 Dec 2005 7:32 am

Saw the show on TV Saturday. Very nice production, strings, choir, etc. There was a steel player but he wasn't featured much, got a few bars on a jazzy "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town". The guitarist was featured quite a bit, not sure who he was, I'm sure some of you guys know who it is. What impressed me most was Allan's low key, humble approach, much more appealing to me than some idiot jumping around showing off. Also Allan wasn't afraid to talk about our Lord Jesus Christ. It was a CHRISTmas show. (Oh no we're supposed to say Happy HOLIDAYS).
God Bless Allan & his family. (& all ya'll!) MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 12 Dec 2005 9:25 am

Lloyd Green was the steel player on the show. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10

Randy Mason · Post by **Randy Mason** » 12 Dec 2005 9:29 am

Brent Mason on guitar

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 12 Dec 2005 11:33 am

...and wasn't that Matt Rollins on piano? Clearly there was no expense spared by the Orchestral Contractor, and the whole thing was beautifully done. I just wish that Alan Jackson was a stronger singer; he's not terrible, but he sounds ordinary to me.

I think I could have done without the family being pushed out there, too.

It's always great to see Brent Mason - he's the epitome of the top-line professional guitarist. Nice to see that re-issue D'Angelico solid-body he was playing - they look cool!

RR

Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 12 Dec 2005 2:22 pm

If you're looking for Christmas music some of Alan's country flavor you need to check out his earlier "Honky Tonk Christmas". On that one you'll find Brent Mason and Paul Franklin on every track.

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Charles Davidson · Post by **Charles Davidson** » 13 Dec 2005 11:35 pm

Great show and great artist,One of the few left with class and dignity.