Pick Me Up On Your Way Down

[annettebaron]

This is so nice ti list too thanks Annette

[steelwirelover]

I really would like to thank you, Dave and Fran and John for the absolutely wonderful sounds you produce. I listen to you three almost everyday and I totally enjoy every minute of it. I was hoping Dave that you would put out a CD with Stateside and A11 on it. You and John are the best and I love to watch you guys play. Thanks again!

[ATY9Productions]

I saw one of these at guitar center, and I had absolutely no idea how to play it. Thanks for the vid man! sounds good.

[songwriter36]

Great job man! If I provide you with some of my own music, could you do that too?

[crazydave911]

Every video seems better than the one before!

[chinook2008]

I really love your playing I think Im going to give steel guitar try Iv'e always loved it since I was a kid but never thought that I would never be able to play one what do you recomend for my first steel guitar? I am definatly taking lessons too.I've been playing guitar for 20 years and bass for 5 years.

[Mrsonnybe]

You're just plain great Dave. Lots of country heart.

[7lloyd777]

OUTSTANDING!!!!

[jpoppinga]

WOW

[Houstonsteelman]

Super version David...

[rw1sgusa]

Thank you David ,My Dad (Rip ) got me stuck on the steel many years ago he was a huge Ray Price fan and after he left the USAF we moved to MD where every Sat. he would take me to Havre DE Grace Record shop he had an old Gretch with a Bigsby tail piece and he was remarkable esp being self taught,if not the Cherokee Cowboys he would intro me to,The Troubadours ,loved Jerry Byrd ,Jimmy Day Emmons, Myrick etc its times like tonight when I wish we could listen to you I know he would love it , Thanks

[davepedalsteel]

I wish to thank you all for your comments to my youtube broadcasts. It is very much appreciated. I do try and contact you all personally if there's any questions that I have been asked, and I also make note of all your requests too. I have some great ideas for future videos and I will try and play some of your requests also.

Wishing you all a happy Christmas and a New Year.

Sincerely, David Hartley

[williamoxner]

@davepedalsteel

Hi David and All You Steel Guitar Fans: Thanks you posting this great creativity.. I will continue listening to your music-and-arraingments, into the New Year.. It takes me back into my youth and (into the '60's) when I was a Bar Room Bass Player.. Two Thumb's Up, on this stuff.. AND... Happy New Year to you all.. woxnerw

[reverbie65]

ah probably ate road and band playing is no picnik but I used to go abnd watch them and am getting better some 40 years be as good as you lol lol lol Reverbie65

[birdie3025]

David, I love your music. You look pretty good yourself .Where can I buy your CD in the US? Birdie 3025

[SuperAcab666]

You deserve to be in Steelguitar Hall of Fame:-)

[o2me2]

Fantastic. Thank you.

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

Well, here I am again, once more enjoying the best steel pickin' I've ever heard. Dave is one of a kind. BRAVO Dave...!

[mrwisdom021]

omg you r unbelieveable, how long have u been playing?

[daviddennard]

Wow, great stuff! You've really got it all going on Dave.

[Mariposita47250]

Hi,,by any chance u have a cd out or something,, i know my mom and dad would love to hear this,, and all u have,, so sweet

[RJiminez51]

what are the pedals for?

[viniguitarjazz]

FANTASTIC

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

I just listened to some other steel pickers (some famous) and I came back here to clear out my ears.  Dave's the best I've ever heard........bar none.

[dan405gar]

Thank You for all the wonderful music Your the Best!!!!

[441chainsaw]

WELL DONE

[SuzanneDevlin44]

Absolutely fabulous!!!

[steelgtr]

Tab?

:)

[eljee46]

Totally AWESOME version of this super Country classic! 5-star performance!

[RasMajnouni]

"King Dave"

[ageingtrucker]

None better Dave, awesome

[FlashKW1]

I am really too overwhelmed at the moment to say much. I guess it's easiest to say I was totally captivated by your style and abilities on your pedal steel guitar.. Words cannot express how much I loved hearing many of your clips this evening. Sign me up... I'm definitely your newest fan! Thank you.

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

Dave, I got your post on YouTube...I don't see the comment, but thanks for thinking of me. Best regards and the best new year possible for you....

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

When I say that back in the day I was a disc jockey at the only country station in a small city in Alabama, I mean with real, black vinyl records and I've heard some of the best. This encompasses both on record and in person. Dave is as good as I've ever heard...bar none.

[jibba411]

Dave, I have a soft spot in my heart for this tune. Our band always had it on our set lists . Really enjoy your interpretation(I got some ideas after watching your rides). Thanks as always, Jack

[davepedalsteel]

Thanks Jack, Regards, David

[ghostfish01]

David, this brings back such memories! When I was little, Mom and Dad would take my sister and I to the square dance at our little country school in Ohio.They are both gone now, but I thank you so much for posting this. The band would play songs like this, and what and what an enjoyable stroll down memory lane this has brought me.Thanks again, David. You are indeed a gifted musician. Keep up the good work, and happy new year to you, sir.

[davepedalsteel]

Thank you so much for your message. I am glad you enjoy my music. There will be my 100th video uploaded very soon. David Hartley

[tshanley01]

Do you have any sound tracs I love your sound

[jim53043]

I thought all great steel guitar players were in North America, boy was I wrong. You sound very Nashville old school. I'm loving it.

[DERedhead65]

Mike, thanks for this: LOVE IT, am a huge fan of the steel guitar and Country music... this is awesome, what a fine steel guitarist... WOW!

~~~~ Becky

[BarnacleBillsBastard]

Dave: That has to be one of the BEST steel solos for "Pick me up on your way down," that I've ever heard. Just awesome. Love how you got the "ringing" effect in here & there.

[PlsSmile4Me]

Thanks to sessnazx for sending and to the owner for sharing this video. Happy music always make me dance.

[sessnazx]

Oh, You are so Welcome, Mike is my Name...

[geena6]

WOW some great playing.

so enjoyable to listen to.

5*****+

Thankyou sessnazx for sending to me.

Geena

[sessnazx]

Oh Thank You Geena, Its A Pleasure

Mike,

[sherrywine1941]

Totally awesome playin'  (5*) Sherry

Thanks sessnazx for sharing this..

[sessnazx]

Why Thank You Sherry

You're so Welcome...

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

Julienneleblanc I'd like to hear him play Jambalaya too. Once upon a time I used to fly my little 172 over to Lafayette from Dothan, Alabama and visit friends in Big Mamou. I heard a lot of good Cajun music while I was there.....ate lots of crawfish too. good times.

[AlaskAnna22]

You just Rock Dave - love to hear this music - what a great talent you have...you are a gift from God to us all..

Thanks for sharing

[julienneleblanc]

is beautifull .. possible to play jambalaya.. tankyou..for the fanttasty music..

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

I finally figured out how Dave has the "soul" to play country music like this. He must have eaten greens, corn bread, fried chicken and black eyed peas as a youngster...and washed it down with SWEET iced tea. I ate the same stuff and I can't play a note.

[davepedalsteel]

Thanks, It's more like, lots of gigs, late night fried meals, and beer. David Hartley

[Rikk303]

@SpeedyNeutrino43 I have my own idea which is probably as ridiculous as yours.I reckon that David like most good pedal steelists has 5 brains.One for each foot and hand and a main controlling one to keep the other 4 in order!The closest I can get to this sort of sound on a 6-string is with gated compression,a lot of reverb and risky string-bending.....a dodgy menu maybe...but who'd have thought curry with sliced ripe bananas would work before they tried it!?Good stuff DPS

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

I've heard Buddy Emmons, Weldon Myrick and Lloyd Green and THIS guy is the equal of any of them...maybe better, What phrasing and clean playing. Dave, you're a phenomenon. I can't stay away from this site.

[SpeedyNeutrino43]

If Dave isn't putting out recordings he should be. This is as good as I've ever heard....anywhere. I'm just blown away. BRAVO

[grammiegreer]

very well done. I could listen to this instrumental musi for hours. How can I get my hands on some of your music?

[jaxpipemoor]

Awesome.

[Mac3able]

Dave - you are a great steel guitar player!

[jumpngojo]

Well, Dave Hartley, pretty much one rave revue after another and... you deserve everyone of them! If you need a job, just take which ever one you want because there isn't anybody that wouldn't hire you! I found your playing to be inspiring, up-lifting and a real pleasure, all at the same time. Thank you very much,  John / AKA Jumpngojo

[e9thpicker]

Beautiful...Just Beautiful, You get up high on that ole neck Just like the late and great John Hughey..Best to you Dave.....Dale Mc...usa.

[manoftoba]

Fantastic playing. I've been playing lead guitar for close to 50 yrs and have tried the steel , but you make me sound like a beginner.. Great playing..

[jenkinsjl]

Been listening to steel posts for several months now and just recently started catching up on your library. Just fantastic, beautiful music Dave. Thanks for sharing!

[comdrsca]

Wow...You got attitude Man!!! Very very nice!!!

You might even be called the next Lloyd Green !!!

[prelaser]

I hear Charlie Walker  is looking for a steel player!

[ssilver996]

David, what are your delay settings on this?

Thanks

[davepedalsteel]

Hi, a Boss DD-2 set at 9 or 10 oclock, off, 11oclock , 12oclock (thats the knobs from left to right). I usually keep settings here and add little or more reverb after (post) delay, David Hartley

[meterman2]

Very Fine. Thank You for a fantastic & well played selection of music.

[wilsonjd52]

You are an outstanding picker! Paul Franklin: watch out.

Thank you for posting so many great music videos.

[10wire]

Dam Fine pickin from across the pond!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[10wire]

Thanks so much for posting Dave , Im learning a lot . Super moves man !!!!!!!!!!!

[bengtgse]

I love this steel sound.Thanks!

[bfell281]

Enjoyed this video. Where do you get your background music from?

Thanks,

Bob, From Texas

[p39rlai]

Great to listen to and good to watch. A real talent you have. Keep it coming please!

[bitterrootsteel]

correct me if im wrong but i see a Boss DD-2 or DD-3 to Davids right, and i apoligize that i called the Rains 8 string vice 10, but i play lap steel so yah gotta forgive me. This man makes yah wanna save up for a Rains, he's totally awesome Jimbo from Montana

[kencc4791]

Great!! David, Really nice swing!!

[skipastar1]

I love it

[chuck22348]

David, I have to run to keep up with you. But that's okay, keep 'em coming and I'll keep running.

Question: What made you decide to buy a Rains steel? I had never even heard of a Rains till I found you on Youtube. It is a great sounding steel. What type of amp do you play thru? I have a Nashville 112 that does a great job.

Thanks for the music, David. It is a very special gift that you give to us.

Chuck Brewer

[davepedalsteel]

Hi Chuck. It was after a few weeks of enquiring on the steel guitar forum. It was the private emails that explained so much into these guitars that got me to buy one. I have never regretted it. Get to play one sometime and you will know what I mean.112's?, OK but not for me, I have always used a 15" speaker. More 'punch' and 'depth'. I use Evans now, Very light to carry too. Regards David.

[1pedalsteel]

Man that is what steel playing is all about!

[renultdriver]

Once more you've done it, well done David keep it up

Alan Sheffield

[steelguitar7]

David, great.. 1000 stars.

Marcelo

[brandon46p]

Grat JOB!

[pedalman]

David , excellent as usual, its great that you have included the FEET in this video .

[Alabamaexpress]

Absolutely wonderful such precise and clean picking. You make it look so easy

England's answer to Lloyd Green

Sean

[Steelpicker]

David, I think this is one of your best yet. Being as this is one of my favorite songs. Seems like I never get to play an instrumental of this because some singer always gets in my way. hehe.

Take care,

Bill Ferguson

[Wisegeorge]

It's amazing what thousands and thousands of hours of practice can accomplish. Very nice.

[rothrock65]

So tasteful, so from the heart, thank you.

Tony

[barmer479]

10 stars sir

[nicklemanguitar]

David is the one of the best steel players that I have ever heard . THANKS DAVE FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, DANNY

[tronbru]

Awewsome as always , top class steel playing :-)

[lpw1953]

Excellent job. You sound fantastic.

[alanjameshale]

Well Done David. Lovely

[Factnotfictionpeople]

As ever, nice picking Mr. Hartley. :-)

[Ingi0803]

You bring out the best of every melody you play... impressing ..

Keep on playing

[bberget3]

thank you David,long time sens you ply on you tube.you are still the best.

Bjørn

Norway