Night Life - Buddy Emmons

[eightstring]

I figure if I watch this video another 9 times....I'll be visitor 100,000. Now that I think of it...dam good idea. The count is at 99,991 at this moment. I"m signing off and resigning in for the next half hour. I also realize that I was the first person to post a message to Bill on this video. Sounds cool to me...number 1 and and number 100.000. Thanks to the BIg E for his playing, Thanks to Bill for his generous videos

[11245soap]

I was performing at the Sheraton Northlake on LaVista Road and 285 in Atlanta at this time (eight years worth). Buddy was attending a gathering of steel players in Atlanta. My friend, and steel guitar player, Tommy Dodd, brought Buddy in on Sunday afternoon to do a steel guitar "workshop" and concert. A moment in history:) We repeated the program for a couple of years. A musical genius.

[doctorhugo]

For me the steel guitar started with the late, great Bob Dunn and ended with The BIg E. If someday you find yourself 300 miles away from where Buddy is playin' take the side trip..., you will NOT be disappointed. Where Buddy goes great side- men follow. Buddy has helped to bring a jazz composition sound to the steel guitar and within a country music parameter no less. I like to call him Mister Loosey-Goosey on the steel.

[035jdj]

Fabulous tone and what a great steel player. Beautiful playing Buddy Emmons!

[kennykeys89]

those two chords at 2:06 make me catch the spirit.lol

[steelplayerkenny]

Buddy Emmons is the best!

[ScTv36722]

Just WOW!

[CARDINAL701]

Bill, it;s great that you have posted these for all to enjoy. What can you say about buddy that hasn't already been said, except he's the finest steel guitarist that has ever drawn breath, and all of the pros would agree with that I'm sure. Thanks again.

[krokis54]

The night life was a great tune. Buddy played jazz so well, First time in the history. He made a lot of things who made him the best steel player

[winder3]

Boy , everytime I listen to that song I kick myself for not learning the steel when I had the chance. Thanks for posting.

[charliecheek]

Oh god I used to heare him play that song at Steel Convention in St. Louis ...It gives this girl chills always has always will Goooo Buddy Love youer Laugh...

[EdwJenkins]

I have followed Mr Big E for about 45 years i had the pleasure to meet him in St Lewis about 15 years was supprised he talks to you as if- he- was just anybody i also got to meet Doud and the Great Jerry Byrd .Boy was he a Byrd ha ha. Buddy played the song night life i always loved this song and still do it has to be one of the best ever done by anyone. Hope you can keep up the good workwe love you you ar the man. from a friend Buddy Jenkins

[Steelpicker]

@EdwJenkins Thank you for the kind words. Buddy and I chat back and forth by email about once a month. He has retired from playing, but he is still "The BIG E"

Bill

[1954tele]

@EdwJenkins-Well phrased. This may well be the smoothest, most tasteful steel I have ever heard and being from a family of guitarist's I've seen many, many examples of fine steel playing. Ahhhhh Jazz----Music of the Gods...........

[krokis54]

So nice to hear Buddy play Night Life, when he played on Rays record it was so great and it was so long time ago, now he plays the lead all the way.

[JayBo308]

This song and Buddy's playing on Judy Collins' 'Someday Soon' R the best . . . got me interested in playing steel when I was 13 yrs young (yes, Rusty & Neil) about a hundred years ago.

[Bassman4eva]

buddy is my hero.had not it been for he and shot jackson no tellin what we would be playin.if you ever get a chance to meet buddy do it.hes so humble and nice.i told its his fault for playin pedal steel because of all he did with price

[Bassman4eva]

buddy is my all time fav.hes the absolute reason i play pedal steel.his intonation and technique is awe inspiring.got to meet him a few years ago hes truley a steel players friend loved listening to his storys

[Bassman4eva]

buddy is the absolute reason for me playing pedal steel my all time fav.i love his work with ray price ernest tubb and little jimmy dickins

[Adairpsg]

Thanks Bill

[Adairpsg]

Thanks Bill ....

Just Stop by to see it again.....and again...

Adair Torres

[Jeffro321]

Lenny Breau was a fantastic jazz player he did quite a few records with Buddy...

[clinburco]

bassist ain't no slouch either

[hetjaar]

check out  the redneck jazz explosion. buddy emmons and danny gatton

[Useltonk]

i still can't believe that a country singer like ray price would cut a blues song. the chord structure is wonderful. buddy hypnotizes me with his genius.

[BrickPa]

But the blues are a country form. If you ever get the chance listen to Merle Travis' "Re-enlistment Blues/"

[steinsteel]

@BrickPa To me the real blues and real country music goes hand in hand.Its the back bone of america.Sad that so many tries to breake it..

[marctrainor]

I just wanted to give "my comment" on this amazing blues oriented song. Buddy's always been my "main man" on steel, but this guitar player with him is no slouch in my book . I love the notes and direction the guy is playing in. He doesn't take "the chances" Buddy does, but he plays wonderfully, and has my endorsement all the way. Marc Trainor.

[Steelpicker]

That's Duke Dumas. He is absolutely NO slouch. He is a great picker.

Bill

[DoneSnuckOut]

Stop the dadgum show, and give Buddy the durn Trophy now. He is just too smooth and cool... like ain't none better.

[ImportBurner]

Wow, the guitarist is using an Electra!

Good move.

And Buddy Emmons isn't bad at all either.

I might buy a steel just to mess around with, see what I can do.

[djangoph1le]

This is actually a Willie Nelson Song....not Ray Price. Price just made it famous.

[crusty770]

you got it wrong dood Willie wrote it Ray Price was the first to cut it and have a hit with it

[bi2k7e]

When I first started learning to play the steel and built my own, coming to a Earnest Tubb & Ray Price dances I was allowed to sit

or stand next to Buddy as he played. He always made it seem so effort less, smooth, sweet, pleasant also great to talk to if not

playing or involved other wise, really a great guy.

[EchoCannon89]

his playing is so relaxing

[jeffjeff11us]

the best, this man lives and breath steel guitar..he doesn`t play it, he makes love to it...that`s his secret....

[Methadone4Life]

Believe it or not..Charles Manson does a wonderful cover of this song on his Psychadelic Soul LP. Peace.

[marctrainor777]

Check out this great guitar player playing along with the great Buddy Emmons. What a combo we have here. Marc Trainor.

[marctrainor777]

Thank God, thank God, for Buddy Emmons, and thank God Bill Furgason had enough sense to record him at one of these steel guitar shows, where us steel players just figured, would go on forever, but you know it's good to have an "archieve" of this stuff. Marc Trainor.

[sturzzione]

Written by Willie Nelson

[shirleymurphey]

my most favorite song in the world by Buddy whether he's playing it himself or on the record with Ray Price.

[sturzzione]

song was written by willie nelson, by the way.

[daofktr]

wonderful stuff...i'm always a sucker for someone that KNOWS pedal steel.

my question: who is the bass player?

[Steelpicker]

The bass player is Duke Dumas.

[daofktr]

ty most kindly.

[epsoldestone]

@daofktr This is my all time favorite steel song, and I was there at this taping. Duke Dumas was indeed playing guitar, and although he played some bass during the show, it was my husband Wayne Smith that played on this song and a lot of others this set. Just so ya know...

[epsoldestone]

@daofktr I know this question was posted four years ago, but the answer needs to be correct: Who is playing bass with Buddy Emmons on this tune? It is Wayne Smith of Atlanta, Ga...Duke Dumas was playing guitar on this one..he's on the right in the video...just so ya know!

[Steelpicker]

@epsoldestone Wayne Smith is the BASS player in this video

[marctrainor]

There's only one Buddy Emmons on the planet, and even though there's some other great players out there, I'll bet they turn their heads when Buddy plays too.  Marc Trainor.

[JoseMiguelMorenoAlma]

¡Esta es una perla! Mejor que la con Ray Price...

[shirleymurphey]

does anyone know where i can get copies of a tv show titled"nashville alive".It was on Tnn {before it was spike).Buddy was featured a lot and it was on for 2 years I think?

[luke101978]

Great.

Duke Dumas is great on the guitar too.

[larmoe542]

Now u know why they call him the "Big E"

Also, great lead by Jimmy,too

[Steelpicker]

Jimmy who? That is Duke Dumas on Guitar.

Bill Ferguson

[WillyJames3461]

One can listen to the Big E all the time and his endless style of licks and the great touch and tone all speak of his reputation as the World's Foremost Steel Guitar Player" is justified.......

[resopicker]

Nobody, and I mean nobody plays this like Buddy! Thanks Bill, for making this available.

[vitovitale]

This is about as good as it gets. Although Buddy is highly considered in some circles. It is a shame some one of his caliber is not more widely acclaimed. As understand it he also was key to the development of the Pedal Steel. Its almost like Les Paul, Leo Fender and Jimi Hendrix packed into a single personage.. and yet down to earth person.. a true American hero, in my book.

[mutz1950]

Who, PLEASE is the lead electric guitar player? Looks familiar but, I cannot place him. Thanks, anyone.

[nsahvilleteleplayer]

The guitar players name is Duke Dumas. He has been in Nashville for a long time. He is better known for his bass playing.He is an old friend of mine and a very nice guy.

[megasuggs]

Buddy is a great steel player and a nice guy, met him once, very pleasant and laid back.

[nazfan01]

Now correct me if I am wrong on this but dont Buddy play for Darrell McCall now or he did play for Darrell for a long time?Seems like I remember Buddy with Darrell just a few years ago.

[Steelpicker]

Buddy has played on just about all of Darrell's records plus many show dates.

[nazfan01]

Thanks!! I knew it.Seems like I remember the story that Buddy left Ray Price to be with Darrell.I spent some time with Darrell and Mona one night but Buddy seemed to be to himself.Anyhow I love the way Buddy plays the steel.

[Adairpsg]

He is and always be the great Big "E"

[steelmanwright]

just great.... thank you Buddy for letting us enjoy all this!!!! and come play more shows....

[eightstring]

A classic ! Thanks Bill for the videos of Buddy