My pawpaw loved Lloyd green.. Pawpaw had a lloyd green model showbud steel... He could play this song and it sound just like Lloyd... I wish he was still alive to teach me to play. Lloyd is definitely one of the best steel players that has ever walked the earth...
When I worked for Buckeroo Jerry Brightman, building Performance steel guitars, he excused himself to make a phone call. He called me into the office, and handed me the phone. It was Lloyd on the other end! We talked for 45 minutes about his old Fingertip Sho Bud. I was totally freaked for about 20 seconds. Lloyd made me feel like I was talking to an old friend! A really intelligent guy, and an amazing talent! I will never forget that phone call!
Sorry to say that Country Music today sucks! Young girls that can't carry a tune (TS)with a bucket and youg men that should be listed on rock and roll stations are ruling country stations.
We need more sounds like Jones, Haggard, Williams, and AJ
Lloyd is the reason I started playing Steel. I used to work for former Buckeroo, Jerry Brightman at Performance Steel guitars. One day, we were sitting in the office, just chewin' the fat. Jerry picked up the phone and made a call. He handed me the phone, and Lloyd was on the other end! After I got over the shock of hearing my hero's voice, we had an hour long conversation. A wonderful, gracious man! I mean,,,,, how many people get to talk to their "hero?" I feel so graced!
I met Lloyd at a jam seesion at Jeff Neumans Pedal steel school back in the 80's.He gave an up close lesson on the " Farewell Party " solo...Also explained that Farewell Party was an after thought added to the end of the session..Lloyd said it was done in two takes and he hadn't even charted the song before cutting it..All done wwith skill and feeling..and you're right ..he is a class guy...!! Butch Emmons
Phenomenally beautiful! I just cannot stop listening to this wonderful playing. I am a 6-string player, and this looks frighteningly difficult, but he has an effortless grace and musicality about him that is otherworldly!! Many thanks for the post!
I will never know why people complain about all the garbage that is online. There is just as much beauty, you just have to choose it. I bet I could spend the rest of my life just finding gems like this. Knowing there are wonderful people sharing the very best that they have experienced. I came here because I am a Gene Watson fan. Now I'm a Lloyd green and Steelpicker fan ! WOW! What a way to start a day ! Thanks !
that would have been worth the price of admission to the whole convention. lloyd green, buddy emmons, curly chalker and so many other amazing talents.
This is a classic Steel Guitar cry. Takes a hell of alot of talent. Last time a steel was featured on songs was back in the 60's Santo and Johnny had a string of hits. One of which was Sleepwalk.
If you like this and want to be blown away by another picker, watch/listen Dave Hartley, a BRIT no less. This man is seriously talented and would be right at home picking in Nashville.......it's worth your time to listen to him on YouTube. davepedalsteel will take you there. I've heard NONE better.
The comment was NOT aimed at Lloyd, just the overall sound. I've been a fan of his for many years. He's tops in my book. Now, onto the point: Is the modern day so-called
music just perfect because so many gullible, taste lacking fans say so & buy it, or is there more to it than that? : ) Don't
worry if that went over your head. It's
common to some of the "music" loving crowd now days. Triple is spelled as you
The timing was on the Money, no offense intended but I'm a finger picker and your fingerpickin could use a few touches.Lloyd has played on more hits in Nashville maybe than about anyone.most of Charley Pride Tammy Wynette, Ricky Scaggs Jack Greene.Listen to the DRUMS it is dead on timing Lloyd is truly a pro!.
I checked out your postings, and it sounds like you could use a few touches also, like in the humility department. No offense, but all the GREATS that come across as genuine have that characteristic. I have other talents other than guitar, but I don't feel compelled to brag about them. The
This is absolutely wonderful! I'd no idea that the pedal steel could be a "proper" lead instrument. I've listened to this ten times in a row. Just terrific.
If you want to see something more recent of Lloyd's work, type "Secret Life of Roses Cunningham" into YouTube search. Scottish folk musician Phil Cunningham wrote this song with Roseanne Cash - part of a BBC series on the influence of Scottish music. Lloyd is tremendous. Great song too, and super performance by Andrea Zonn.
To all those that left remarks below, yes it is in ones own taste, But remember friends, Lloyd Green is the most recorded Steel Player in Nashville, so I myself think that speaks for itself. And yes we have lost many great Hall of Famers as of late. God Bless You All, and keep steelin.
Very Heart-felt video. Lloyd Green influenced thousand's of players young and old. It all depends on your taste in regards to who's your favorite. Buddy Emmons (for my taste) is the best there ever was, is, or will be.
Steelpicker, I keep coming back to this vid - it is one of the best Pedal Steel examples I've ever seen. I love when Lloyd plays the same not is quick succesion on 3 different strings! I do that on my electric bass now, thanks to Lloyd!
'Live at Panther Hall' - yes, I've heard that that album is THE Lloyd Green album with all its pick/blocking and other stuff! I have some of those tracks on a Charley Pride compilation - absolutely awesome! :-)
Steelpicker! Keep them coming. I live in Scotland and started playing steel in 1975 having made a steel from scrap pieces. I still marvel at American steel players. Superb. Give me more
about five years ago I played some ATB for my brother he is 64 years old, and been playing pedal steel for 30 years he listen to the ATB track and looked at me kinda strange....
I had the pleasure of having Lloyd Green & Scotty in our old motorhome for sandwiches & beer, after a P.S.G.A. show in Armonk, N.Y. It was an honor! Your autographs are still on the wall, fellas.....
Let harass the top brass at Guitar Center to start advertising Lap steel. We need to keep this instrument alive for the future. I have never seen anyone under 25 that even likes Lap Steel let alone plays one.
I learned the E9th from getting my hands on everything and anything Lloyd Green, longer ago than either one of us wants to remember. You are The Greatest, Mr. Green!
That is what pedal steel is all about,Tasteful. Lloyd has always pushed the boundarys and found new ways on E9th but has always kept it Taseful , a master .
This guy is the reason I love the STEEL !!!!No ONE does it better or ever will...He is also the reason I have been a student since '71 I not quite as smooth as Lloyd just yet... neither is Buddy Emmons
WOWW!!! Like others, Lloyd Green is my absolute favorite. I have been playing recreational steel for 35 yrs. and he is the reason I started playing when I heard him w/ Charlie Pride. And when I look at this I feel like an amateur. Wow!!!
Beautiful job on this great song
LSBURLY 2 months ago
My pawpaw loved Lloyd green.. Pawpaw had a lloyd green model showbud steel... He could play this song and it sound just like Lloyd... I wish he was still alive to teach me to play. Lloyd is definitely one of the best steel players that has ever walked the earth...
joehoop2012 2 months ago
When I worked for Buckeroo Jerry Brightman, building Performance steel guitars, he excused himself to make a phone call. He called me into the office, and handed me the phone. It was Lloyd on the other end! We talked for 45 minutes about his old Fingertip Sho Bud. I was totally freaked for about 20 seconds. Lloyd made me feel like I was talking to an old friend! A really intelligent guy, and an amazing talent! I will never forget that phone call!
maohu 6 months ago
Sorry to say that Country Music today sucks! Young girls that can't carry a tune (TS)with a bucket and youg men that should be listed on rock and roll stations are ruling country stations.
We need more sounds like Jones, Haggard, Williams, and AJ
markllano1951 8 months ago
just heard this for the first time he's something else
jessetaylorman 8 months ago
i think he made it talk WOW so nice
waynescountry 8 months ago
love this
jerry9656 10 months ago
Awesome
lovegermanshepherds 11 months ago
this is what today's country music is missing, everything made these days is crap, god bless the steel guitar
jcb30rock 1 year ago
Lloyd is my first cousin. I remember my uncle whipping his ass when he didn't practice. He was a child prodigy of sorts and one hell of a great guy.
kichohana 1 year ago
@kichohana Then you are very lucky - most of us can only imagine ever meeting this living legend!
Factnotfictionpeople 10 months ago
@kichohana - Hi there - I'm Uncle Lloyds niece Kathleen ( WJ's daughter). Uncle Lloyd is difinitely one of the best steel guitarists in the world !
lilkat1226 3 months ago
Notice how on his picking hand how between cords how he moves his fingers so they won't cramp up!!
Redblazer500 1 year ago
@Redblazer500 He is not using his fingers, he is using side palm to relax or to block
JimmyDee1962 1 year ago
Awesome!
norbie6 1 year ago
He is tremendous!
norbie6 1 year ago
Lloyd is the reason I started playing Steel. I used to work for former Buckeroo, Jerry Brightman at Performance Steel guitars. One day, we were sitting in the office, just chewin' the fat. Jerry picked up the phone and made a call. He handed me the phone, and Lloyd was on the other end! After I got over the shock of hearing my hero's voice, we had an hour long conversation. A wonderful, gracious man! I mean,,,,, how many people get to talk to their "hero?" I feel so graced!
maohu 1 year ago
@maohu
I met Lloyd at a jam seesion at Jeff Neumans Pedal steel school back in the 80's.He gave an up close lesson on the " Farewell Party " solo...Also explained that Farewell Party was an after thought added to the end of the session..Lloyd said it was done in two takes and he hadn't even charted the song before cutting it..All done wwith skill and feeling..and you're right ..he is a class guy...!! Butch Emmons
naughtygull1 1 year ago
breath taking beautiful solo what a genius awesome incredible why is he weeping?anyone know the story on this?
buckbuck666 1 year ago
This song makes a man cry...grat song...tks dud!!!!!!
thimzinho 1 year ago
...wow.
Smooth Mr. Green. I feel that.
rondavis707 1 year ago
There's no doubt this guy is the best steel player around. I love his sound.
quazar50 1 year ago 2
Can anyone tell me why is he so tearful? I was almost in tears myself by the end and I didn't know the lyrics or the song!!
twangbarfly 1 year ago
Phenomenally beautiful! I just cannot stop listening to this wonderful playing. I am a 6-string player, and this looks frighteningly difficult, but he has an effortless grace and musicality about him that is otherworldly!! Many thanks for the post!
twangbarfly 1 year ago
cool i didnt even know what a steel guitar was on until today,, and it sounds awesome
ammariepaul 1 year ago
Lloyd and John Hughley were 2 of the greatest musicians Ever. Thanks for sharing
nicechuck1956 1 year ago
I keep returning to this one performance (in addition to that of Gene Watson). Great song, expertly played by Lloyd Green. Kudos!
Bonnydel 1 year ago 5
@Bonnydel Lloyd still is.
Steelpicker 1 year ago
@Bonnydel I also keep returning to this video, I have done for over a year now .
pedalman 1 year ago
@Bonnydel Me too i love this song and llyod green
Denvermorgan2000 1 month ago
I will never know why people complain about all the garbage that is online. There is just as much beauty, you just have to choose it. I bet I could spend the rest of my life just finding gems like this. Knowing there are wonderful people sharing the very best that they have experienced. I came here because I am a Gene Watson fan. Now I'm a Lloyd green and Steelpicker fan ! WOW! What a way to start a day ! Thanks !
schrader1113 1 year ago 14
@schrader1113 Thank you for the compliments. Yes there is garbage on here, but I try my best to post only greal REAL country music.
Enjoy,
Bill
Steelpicker 1 year ago
WOW
linwill2 2 years ago
omg..so awesone!!!
linwill2 2 years ago
the Man is a pickin wizzard,......love the sound
curbshoppin 2 years ago
Beautiful, he sure is some player.
ageingtrucker 2 years ago
it's just second nature to Lloyd Green. Lovely,
MrJTD59 2 years ago
If only we had more steel guitar in today's country music!
tallestmountain 2 years ago 29
@tallestmountain some of it does just have to listen. easton corbins a little more country than that does have a pedal steel in it
bubba2301 1 year ago
that would have been worth the price of admission to the whole convention. lloyd green, buddy emmons, curly chalker and so many other amazing talents.
shnewsman 2 years ago
This is a classic Steel Guitar cry. Takes a hell of alot of talent. Last time a steel was featured on songs was back in the 60's Santo and Johnny had a string of hits. One of which was Sleepwalk.
starr522 2 years ago 3
I agree. those bar-slants and pedal work is quite remarkable and interesting.
May be this specific style has not yet been fully investigated for what it really is.
aishasgoat 2 years ago
But how comes, .....we don't see this sorta stuff on our TV-Sets?
aishasgoat 2 years ago 2
If you like this and want to be blown away by another picker, watch/listen Dave Hartley, a BRIT no less. This man is seriously talented and would be right at home picking in Nashville.......it's worth your time to listen to him on YouTube. davepedalsteel will take you there. I've heard NONE better.
SpeedyNeutrino43 2 years ago 3
this would sound even better with a nice slow organ in it nothing fancy just playing along with just chords
Denvermorgan2000 2 years ago
The steel solo on the Gene Watson original is one of the best ever.Did he play on that?
welshhillbillyful 2 years ago
Yes, that is why I chose this song to air of Lloyd.
Steelpicker 2 years ago
it swings, its live country music - ragged no way.
synjim 2 years ago
very nice! i love this sound....but how much is a guitar like this?? thanx..
cowboyoti 3 years ago
It swings. It is just as I can imagine a steel guitar to sound. It's only missing Gene Watson on the vocals. This is great dance music.
rainbowwarriorz 3 years ago
I agree 100%. Nuff said.
gregmb1960 2 years ago
Lloyd Green's "Steel Rides" album from the 1970's remains my favorite pedal steel album. It is superb!!!
captainfairfield 3 years ago
Anyone besides me think the timing was ragged
in places? Nevertheless, a fantastic rendition!
Thanks for the post!
HB1964 3 years ago
Nope, I think it was almost to perfection. Very laid back, unlike today's bass and drums on top of the beat music
Steelpicker 3 years ago
Ragged !!! what medication are you on, they need to tripple it as its not working ... only jokeing.
This example is just about as good as it gets, I wish I had a fraction of LDG skill.
16ginger555 3 years ago
The comment was NOT aimed at Lloyd, just the overall sound. I've been a fan of his for many years. He's tops in my book. Now, onto the point: Is the modern day so-called
music just perfect because so many gullible, taste lacking fans say so & buy it, or is there more to it than that? : ) Don't
worry if that went over your head. It's
common to some of the "music" loving crowd now days. Triple is spelled as you
see it here, NOT with 2 ps. : )
HB1964 2 years ago
The timing was on the Money, no offense intended but I'm a finger picker and your fingerpickin could use a few touches.Lloyd has played on more hits in Nashville maybe than about anyone.most of Charley Pride Tammy Wynette, Ricky Scaggs Jack Greene.Listen to the DRUMS it is dead on timing Lloyd is truly a pro!.
packingten 3 years ago
So my comment woke up some of you. Good!
The comment wasn't aimed at Lloyd, guys.
Don't jump to conclusions so quickly.
You guys see anything wrong with rap and
hip hop? : ) Or is the beat right on? : )
HB1964 2 years ago
I checked out your postings, and it sounds like you could use a few touches also, like in the humility department. No offense, but all the GREATS that come across as genuine have that characteristic. I have other talents other than guitar, but I don't feel compelled to brag about them. The
proof is in the pudding, don't you think? : )
Truce? : )
HB1964 2 years ago
This is absolutely wonderful! I'd no idea that the pedal steel could be a "proper" lead instrument. I've listened to this ten times in a row. Just terrific.
If you want to see something more recent of Lloyd's work, type "Secret Life of Roses Cunningham" into YouTube search. Scottish folk musician Phil Cunningham wrote this song with Roseanne Cash - part of a BBC series on the influence of Scottish music. Lloyd is tremendous. Great song too, and super performance by Andrea Zonn.
arlington1997 3 years ago
awsome I love the steel guitar
themusicman3232 3 years ago
Yow...
leftchicago 3 years ago
god, I can just hear tammy singing over this. SO great!
freezazoid 3 years ago
This video left me speechless. I have heard a lot of steel before but this is some of the best to date. Thanks.
watchman1980 3 years ago 2
So beautiful.
dogopus 3 years ago 2
Wonderful Lloyd Green-FANTASTIC
Oliwka60 3 years ago 3
I think he "retired" not long after this due to a hearing problem. That could be what his comment was about.
rnigel1 3 years ago
Lloyd did go into retirement due to inner ear problems, but later he was and still is picking again.
Bill
Steelpicker 3 years ago
To all those that left remarks below, yes it is in ones own taste, But remember friends, Lloyd Green is the most recorded Steel Player in Nashville, so I myself think that speaks for itself. And yes we have lost many great Hall of Famers as of late. God Bless You All, and keep steelin.
UTMarkMan 3 years ago
FANTASTIC, WHAT A SOUND. Keep up the videos
alex2397 4 years ago
Very Heart-felt video. Lloyd Green influenced thousand's of players young and old. It all depends on your taste in regards to who's your favorite. Buddy Emmons (for my taste) is the best there ever was, is, or will be.
bluetick4 4 years ago
Steelpicker, I keep coming back to this vid - it is one of the best Pedal Steel examples I've ever seen. I love when Lloyd plays the same not is quick succesion on 3 different strings! I do that on my electric bass now, thanks to Lloyd!
jonnis51 4 years ago 2
'Live at Panther Hall' - yes, I've heard that that album is THE Lloyd Green album with all its pick/blocking and other stuff! I have some of those tracks on a Charley Pride compilation - absolutely awesome! :-)
Factnotfictionpeople 4 years ago
Before he starts he says "It's only fitting that I play farrwell party"?
Why??
Makes me think the steel community may have lost someone not long before this performance.
jedcrowe 4 years ago
No, not the reason at all. Lloyd played on the original record with Gene Watson and it became a classic song and a classic steel guitar break.
Bill
Steelpicker 4 years ago
What about the death of John Hughey. The best steel player ever.
scalo160 4 years ago
Look at the video title. I recorded this video in 1992. John passed in 2997
Bill
Steelpicker 4 years ago
Steelpicker! Keep them coming. I live in Scotland and started playing steel in 1975 having made a steel from scrap pieces. I still marvel at American steel players. Superb. Give me more
steelg39 4 years ago 3
Steelpicker! You get the greatest steel videos. Keep up the fantastic work my Friend. Thanks again.
UTMarkMan 4 years ago 2
A little bit of heaven
scalo160 4 years ago
I agree with you. I have always loved it too.
scalo160 4 years ago
about five years ago I played some ATB for my brother he is 64 years old, and been playing pedal steel for 30 years he listen to the ATB track and looked at me kinda strange....
fromthispoint 4 years ago
I have always loved this instrument.
This man makes it sound like a beautiful singing voice.
wadekirtley 4 years ago
I love it as well
scalo160 4 years ago
Let's hope the party is't over yet
Keep up the good work
What else is there to say ..
Ingi0803 4 years ago 2
I had the pleasure of having Lloyd Green & Scotty in our old motorhome for sandwiches & beer, after a P.S.G.A. show in Armonk, N.Y. It was an honor! Your autographs are still on the wall, fellas.....
resopicker 4 years ago
Sadly, I never got to see either of them live - you were lucky! :-)
Factnotfictionpeople 4 years ago
Let harass the top brass at Guitar Center to start advertising Lap steel. We need to keep this instrument alive for the future. I have never seen anyone under 25 that even likes Lap Steel let alone plays one.
testosteronious 4 years ago
I'm 21 and play pedal steel - if that counts? :)
bmielkephoto 4 years ago
What do you mean 5 stars This is at least 10 stars
shooter486 4 years ago 2
This is terrific! I see that he made quite a number of albums over his lifetime. Is there any chance that they would be available again on DVD ??????
Edwahd 4 years ago
Edwahd, I seriously doubt it.
Steelpicker 4 years ago
I have asked the same question of someone 'in the know' and apparently the original 'masters' aren't up to reproducing - or so I'm told.....:-(
Factnotfictionpeople 4 years ago
BRAVO!!!! ENCORE!!!! 5 STARS!.........Linda
nannypoops 4 years ago
What else is there to say but WOW!!!!
FLS69 4 years ago 2
Gene Watson couldn't have done it any better.
mosrite60 4 years ago
Words fail in the presence of the master :O
docsavage98 4 years ago
Thank you for posting this tallented man. Lloyd Green is one of my fav steel players. Regards fom London Uk. Cowboymachito ~v~
cowboymachito 4 years ago
That was excellent, I always liked the sound of the JCH guitars.
thanks for posting
Steel0972 4 years ago
I laughed when i saw your comment........then i heard the tune!
ppinny 4 years ago
I learned the E9th from getting my hands on everything and anything Lloyd Green, longer ago than either one of us wants to remember. You are The Greatest, Mr. Green!
65854465 5 years ago
He is the one! Steel guitar is Lloyd Green.
besttng56 5 years ago
That is what pedal steel is all about,Tasteful. Lloyd has always pushed the boundarys and found new ways on E9th but has always kept it Taseful , a master .
pedalman 5 years ago
This guy is the reason I love the STEEL !!!!No ONE does it better or ever will...He is also the reason I have been a student since '71 I not quite as smooth as Lloyd just yet... neither is Buddy Emmons
2558465 5 years ago
GREAT video! Thanks steelpicker!
Dennis
Shingletown, CA.
BucksOwin 5 years ago
dont get any better then that..WOW..smoooth!
jonpba 5 years ago
Smooth as
ToadMitch 5 years ago
WOWW!!! Like others, Lloyd Green is my absolute favorite. I have been playing recreational steel for 35 yrs. and he is the reason I started playing when I heard him w/ Charlie Pride. And when I look at this I feel like an amateur. Wow!!!
albertv3 5 years ago
That's like a dream come true - to be able to see the Master himself!
Thanks for the video!!!
walter22 5 years ago
Lloyd Green is and has always been my favorite pedal steel guitarist! There are other greats, but there's only ONE Mr. Nashville Sound!!!
shobudsteeler 5 years ago
What a great clip!
Anyone know what effects box he's using (see 0:26)?
He tweaks it a couple times while he's playing.
besallen 5 years ago
I recall hearing at one time that all the effects that Lloyd used was an RV3 reverb pedal.
shobudsteeler 5 years ago
Sweet !
eightstring 5 years ago