Texas fiddle great Johnny Gimble performs "Panhandle Rag" on Austin City Limits. His former Texas Playboys bandmate Eldon Shamblin plays the Stratocaster in the back.
Wow what a lineup; Curly Hollingsworth on piano, MSA, Maurice Anderson on steel, Eldon Shamblin on standard guitar, Johnny Gimbler on fiddle/mando and Dick Gimble on bass.
Great, memories…about Johnny..he used to be a barber in Waco… I don’t think too many people knew he was famous, but to the memory, my mother Letha, worked with Johhny’ wife, they were friends, Mom re-married, I was 9 yr. ..so they were to go on a honeymoon, I did not understand why I couldn’t go… But mom said I’ll let you stay with us nice lady and she’ll take care of you for just two days… Well, being a mom’s boy, I was sad,.. And incomes to his house, Johnny Gimble.. He said who is this, this is Billy Carter. His mom just got married and they went on honeymoon and he’s just a little sad… Johnny said , “ son go get my fiddle, let’s see if we can cheer him up”.. And that’s the memory of how I Met Johnny Gimble before he was even famous.
Johnny was a great man and I loved his stories about Bob Wills. Eldon Was from my neck of the woods, Tulsa. Bob loved Tulsa Texas and California, just like I do. You have to be good to play jazz.
Johnny Gimble & Texas Swing - Left to Right: Maurice Anderson - MSA pedal steel, Kenny Frazier - electric guitar, Teresa Anderson - vocals, Eldon Shamblin - electric guitar, Johnny Gimble - fiddle & electric mandolin, Bill Mounce - drums, Dick Gimble - bass, Curley Hollingsworth - piano. Note: Teresa was Maurice's wife. Bill Mounce played with Bob Wills & his Texas Playboys in the 40's and died of a heart attack during the evening jam session the night before the 50th Anniversary of Bob Wills Texas Playboys Concert held in Tulsa, OK in August 1984.
@@jimstahlhut1917 I once played in a band with "Cowboy" Eddy Long who plays a steel with the Universal Tuning mechanism. His two favorites were Maurice Anderson and Julian Tharp. That was back in the mid-to-late 70's.
@@jimstahlhut1917 I live in an area called Dothan AL which is part of the tri-states. The steel guitar must have been popular during the 40s here as several steel players come from this place. The three that I know of are Don Helms, Curley Chalker, and Julian Tharp.
I knew this was going to be classy when I didn't see one Peavey amp in the rhythm section. But the music the interplay, the tasteful but energetic solos. Some well salted fellows,and damn good damn damn good
No, it wasn't the first Strat, it was, however, the first custom colored strat. The shop I worked at for many years, (Fly By Nite music) owned that guitar briefly. It was a great ole guitar. I had it all apart for verification purposes. It played and sounded great. I knew I was playing a piece of history (on many levels), when I was playing on it.
Pure class. All of them. Especially Johhny. This is country jazz folks.
Wow what a lineup; Curly Hollingsworth on piano, MSA, Maurice Anderson on steel, Eldon Shamblin on standard guitar, Johnny Gimbler on fiddle/mando and Dick Gimble on bass.
AND OF COURSE THE GREAT KEN FRAZIER ON GUITAR.
That appears to have been the lineup that Johnny had quite a bit - what a wonderful group of people
Ahh back when Austin City Limits was a true country experience. So sad now.
agree hardly watch it now
Now that is really Johnny in action !! Love it !! May he RIP.........(JLJ)
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Great, memories…about Johnny..he used to be a barber in Waco… I don’t think too many people knew he was famous, but to the memory, my mother Letha, worked with Johhny’ wife, they were friends, Mom re-married, I was 9 yr. ..so they were to go on a honeymoon, I did not understand why I couldn’t go… But mom said I’ll let you stay with us nice lady and she’ll take care of you for just two days… Well, being a mom’s boy, I was sad,.. And incomes to his house, Johnny Gimble.. He said who is this, this is Billy Carter. His mom just got married and they went on honeymoon and he’s just a little sad… Johnny said , “ son go get my fiddle, let’s see if we can cheer him up”.. And that’s the memory of how I Met Johnny Gimble before he was even famous.
Real Music ....real people .Great stuff. ;)
Back when Austin City Limits was a great show.
Hard syncopation at a danceable tempo. That's the secret of the old guys.
Great stuff. I grew up on this kind music. Great stuff. Born in New Orleans. I'm s Yankee Rebel.🎼🌠🎙️😄
These Ol'Boys ain't no joke!
Amazing playing!!! ❤you Johnny Gimble!!!!!
Johnny was a great man and I loved his stories about Bob Wills. Eldon Was from my neck of the woods, Tulsa. Bob loved Tulsa Texas and California, just like I do. You have to be good to play jazz.
I’ll never forget meeting Johnny. He was playing that fiver with willie Nelson.
That was back when Austin city limits was worth watching
Back when 'Austin city limits' was a great show. Now gone to hell..
Another world legend-on steel & my neighbor! RIP Maurice
RIP indeed. Resse was a hero to many of us. Always nice to see him get his due.
Everyone stop what you're doing and get me that shirt. P.s. love the way everyone falls into the pocket at 2:48
Just 👍 great
Love it all...
But that steel guitar
is so wow...🤗
Never will there be another sound! LOVE!
there's nothing like the steel & fiddle combo...
Johnny Gimble & Texas Swing - Left to Right: Maurice Anderson - MSA pedal steel, Kenny Frazier - electric guitar, Teresa Anderson - vocals, Eldon Shamblin - electric guitar, Johnny Gimble - fiddle & electric mandolin, Bill Mounce - drums, Dick Gimble - bass, Curley Hollingsworth - piano. Note: Teresa was Maurice's wife. Bill Mounce played with Bob Wills & his Texas Playboys in the 40's and died of a heart attack during the evening jam session the night before the 50th Anniversary of Bob Wills Texas Playboys Concert held in Tulsa, OK in August 1984.
My buddy Maurice, sure miss him. Plus my favorite fiddle player, he's just fiddlin around.
Maurice Anderson? MSA
That's him. He and I did an album together. All jazz and live!
@@jimstahlhut1917 I once played in a band with "Cowboy" Eddy Long who plays a steel with the Universal Tuning mechanism. His two favorites were Maurice Anderson and Julian Tharp. That was back in the mid-to-late 70's.
@@AwGusTeen both are great players. I'm aware of Cowboy Eddie
@@jimstahlhut1917 I live in an area called Dothan AL which is part of the tri-states. The steel guitar must have been popular during the 40s here as several steel players come from this place. The three that I know of are Don Helms, Curley Chalker, and Julian Tharp.
Nobody had more fun than Johnny !!
I knew this was going to be classy when I didn't see one Peavey amp in the rhythm section. But the music the interplay, the tasteful but energetic solos. Some well salted fellows,and damn good damn damn good
Look again.
A true legend! RIP Johnny
Awesome!
Gotta love Johnny Gimble 😎
Cannot imagine any one else playing 'Panhandle Rag' in 1980.
For whatever 'ails ya'.. THIS is the cure!
Enjoyment all around!
The first Stratocaster right there. Leon Fender gave it to Eldon Shamblin to try out and he kept it forever.
No, it wasn't the first Strat, it was, however, the first custom colored strat. The shop I worked at for many years, (Fly By Nite music) owned that guitar briefly. It was a great ole guitar. I had it all apart for verification purposes. It played and sounded great. I knew I was playing a piece of history (on many levels), when I was playing on it.
Mandolin so close to fiddle tuning. Thanks Johnnie.
Its exactly fiddle tuning :^)
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Awesome. Just, like, awesome. Also, awesome.
I think the steel player is Maurice Anderson.
Yes, that's Maurice. He was also a member of the Texas Playboys not long before Bob passed away.
You would think correct. Amazing players all the way through this one
Good Sounding
Yes, the steel player is Maurice Anderson
+Shelly Alley ..thanks for info. great pedal steel player. of course, Johnny one of the best EVER. mos60
I just love Eldon Shamblin. Is that the Strat that Leo presented him with? Saw Reece live in the late seventies when he came to the UK
I'm pretty sure that's Maurice Anderson playing the pedal steel guitar, another great steel player!
Hell yeah it is! Legendary!
Oh, yes.
Tight. Tight. Tight.
who was the steel player? great work with Johnny. They must have practised . mosrite60
YOU THINK? Been practicing for 50 years
Who’s the lady singer. Could it be Chris O’Donnell?
What, Reese Anderson is chopped liver?
Who is everyone else?
Bill Mounce, drums. Dick Gimble, bass. Curly Hollingsworth, piano. Eldon Shamblin, guitar. ??? guitar.
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Does not seem like 41 years ago ......
Good music is timeless!
And throw in a banjo and we've got a party folks!
Yeah I heard that! Austin City Limits sucks now. That sounds like Bob Wills music.