This was fantastic. Just love the sound of the pedal steel guitar. And great to see some legends truly enjoying themselves and sharing their knowledge.
I think pedal steel defines it as "Country". You can have fiddle in Bluegrass, Irish music, and other styles. While we're on the subject, the stuff they call "Country" today I call "Southern Rock". If you have distorted solid body guitars, no fiddle, and no pedal steel, it isn't "Country".
I'm a guitar picker but I absolutely love steel guitar and listening to the great stories from you guys who were THERE - is icing on the cake - just great! Thanks for putting this together.
Mr. Vest. I'm out in my garage trying to build guitars and I have to stop because you guys are giving me the chills. If you keep feeding these Legends I may never get anything done. Thank you for bringing all of these guys together for us. jason
That old feller is Don Helms, Hank Williams’ steel guitarist. He played some of the most iconic steel licks in country music history. So cool to see him set here with these other legends. Mr. Vest, I live what you put together here . You happen to be my all-time favorite steel picker, especially for your work with Vern Gosdin. As a wannabe country singer, it was always my dream to cut a record with you on steel. I hope you’re doing well.
Great to see these 3 together! Stu played on my first session @ Vasser clemon's studio in Mt. Juliet, Tn. back in 1980 ? Got to watch Hank Jr. video of Theres A Tear in my Beer with Don at my good friend & producer, Pete Wade's house while eating pizza. Isure do miss Don.
Neal “Pappy” McCormick is the true legend and originator and Godfather. Don Helms got his sound from Neal. Neal was with Hank first. Great video and comments
This is a real treasure. Four of the greatest steel players in one room. Marvelous!
This was fantastic. Just love the sound of the pedal steel guitar. And great to see some legends truly enjoying themselves and sharing their knowledge.
I think pedal steel defines it as "Country". You can have fiddle in Bluegrass, Irish music, and other styles. While we're on the subject, the stuff they call "Country" today I call "Southern Rock". If you have distorted solid body guitars, no fiddle, and no pedal steel, it isn't "Country".
What a beautiful moment to meet these real dudes of music. Thank you james vest.
They finally effin’ played! JK...setup and stories were worth the wait. 36 years old and wish I could do what they did on my console
Me too buddy ! I just started playing steel ! Got ways to go lol !
stu basore just passed away yesterday. rip stu. your work wwithWEEN WAS LEGENDARY
Thanks for putting me in the room full of wonderful sounds with you fine fellas - just beautiful!
I'm a guitar picker but I absolutely love steel guitar and listening to the great stories from you guys who were THERE - is icing on the cake - just great! Thanks for putting this together.
I wish I played steel!
Steel is one of my favorite instruments
Mr. Vest. I'm out in my garage trying to build guitars and I have to stop because you guys are giving me the chills. If you keep feeding these Legends I may never get anything done.
Thank you for bringing all of these guys together for us.
jason
Classic of the country music !!! Great
I thought Don hadnt changed the strings since the hank williams days haha just stirring.. thankyou so much for sharing this video collection
From Macedonia: Wonderful tunes!
such a wonderful sound!
Don Helms. Hands down that Gibson has the best sound in the room. Always did. Man, he’s the reason I play lap steel.
Classic playing!!
Don Helms is legend with his sound...!!
I'm trying to save up for a good steel guitar and learn how to play it. I love the sound of it! Great tunes guys.
WOE TO YOUR ASS start on lap steel I have had a pedal steel for 25 years and wish I had started with a c6 lap.
I enjoyed this, the guy on the Gibson console reminds me of my old bandmates, Harvey Reynolds, and Little Roy Wiggins.
That old feller is Don Helms, Hank Williams’ steel guitarist. He played some of the most iconic steel licks in country music history. So cool to see him set here with these other legends.
Mr. Vest, I live what you put together here . You happen to be my all-time favorite steel picker, especially for your work with Vern Gosdin. As a wannabe country singer, it was always my dream to cut a record with you on steel. I hope you’re doing well.
You fellas are awesome.
Great to see these 3 together! Stu played on my first session @ Vasser clemon's studio in Mt. Juliet, Tn. back in 1980 ?
Got to watch Hank Jr. video of Theres A Tear in my Beer with Don at my good friend & producer, Pete Wade's house while eating pizza. Isure do miss Don.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Jim ,,,,ya gottem,,all sounded great
fantastic, no better sound around.
I'll go to my grave in bittersweet conflict over whether the steel or fiddle makes country/bluegrass the art form they are.
Neal “Pappy” McCormick is the true legend and originator and Godfather. Don Helms got his sound from Neal. Neal was with Hank first. Great video and comments
delightfull,thanks
Wow. Thanks so much for posting this.
I'm still looking for BOB HALTOM, who played for the Swing Kings out of Del Rio, xas in 1958- USAF. He knew all of the Benny Goodman songs.
modern music needs a lot more steel.
Playing bass on a steel guitar. Wow.
my understanding is that there only about a dozen people that know how to tune a steel guitar correctly in the world.
Anybody know what song the intro is???
there is a song: ...'all my exes live in texas' ; )
THOUGHT MAYBE THEY WERE GOING TO PLAY DONT BOGART THAT JOINT OR SOMETHING !
Well yeah, tommy white. Nuff said
Southern fried goodness 🍗
"Tommy Basore" everyone! LOL
SUCESSO.
Lord, doesn't that make you want to throw on your boots and go dancing. Grab hold of your boyfriend and give him a big kiss!
If you like this, find David Hartley as "davepedalsteel" on RUclips and get ready to be ASTONISHED !
these guys are pretty good but the real master of the steel is none other than Dave Hartley.
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Mucho Ruido