Don Tolle "Corrina, Corrina"

[whitt702]

I worked with a violinist in Hawaii during 1960-61. His name was Doug Chandler and he said he used to be third violinist with Spade Cooley. Might have been a great violinist but he wasn't much of a "fiddle player" for Hill Billy Music....

[karpdiem2]

Really appreciate this. Nice version & I'll work it out & make something similar my own!

[whitt702]

I only heard the name "Tolle" once in my travels all over in the Air Force. Guitar Picker named Jerry Tolle who worked at the Rocket Site at Edwards AFB CA back in 1963-64. He had a black Mosrite, favored the work of Joe Maphis, and he could MOVE!!. We worked a few local jobs together. Are you related??? Mil Whitt

[JohnnyJames100]

I knew Don in the 60's and 70's. He played music with my parents. He was a great musician. He was a fantasic guitar and fiddle player. He always blew me away with what he could play.

Johnny

[petcowpronto]

mmmm that's nice

[BOBBIEGAINES]

Don and Bobby Tolle was two of a kind. Either of them could play a 2x4 board and make it sound beautiful. Both of these men taught me about everything I know about Music. As a singer and a fiddle player, I miss them very very much. (Bobbie Joe Gaines) Fiddler

[leannacannon]

Hugh, I'm Don's daughter, Leanna, from Dallas. Thx for posting the videos of him. He'd be amazed at the technology but would cuss it if he had to try to use it! The last fiddle that I knew that he used was a 5 string fiddle that was made by a man in Big Spring in the late '70's or '80's. Jody Nix currently has the fiddle and promises to return it to the family once he retires. Thank you so much for posting this. Would love to see more if you have them.

[fidlking]

Don was a good friend of mine. He taught me a lot on swing rhythm guitar. A fine man and a good friend ,but a wonderful musician.

[bsbangel583]

my name is corrina and my grandpa used to play this song to me. he has now passed and it was nice to hear it again. Thank you!

[Corrina91]

My name is Corrina to my mom love's this song LOL

[GPALL52]

I really like this video and how nice it sounds cut and dry.Took me awhile to actually see the three friction pegs on the top side of the violin.Being a fiddle player I learned the tune from this video.Ive never tried a 5 string I think the 5th string is a Lowe C not sure. Anyway clearly a 5 string fiddle after closer observance.I was wondering where that low D was coming from at the beginning of the solo.Relatively easy to play and all in first position I love it,LOLLL.

[ynotrrats]

Great to see Don, my friend and neighbor in Big Spring, Texas for many years. Cherokee Tony Starr

[donnierivas]

It was so good to see my uncle Don Tolle. I was named after him. He was a very good musican. He also played guitar very well. I can remember going to see him play in Oklahoma City when he played with Merl Lindsay and in Tulsa when he played with Johnnie Lee Wills. Donna (Donnie) Rivas

[soofan01]

good music...well done and a fine fiddle player

[ekvcate]

Glad to see you both here Sonny and Randy. I will post some more of Don's music here, as soon as possible.

[ynnosc]

This does my heart good. Don was my stepfather and my hero for a few years in the fifties. He made a huge impact on my life and I couldn't have loved him anymore if he had been my actual father. I miss him and his wonderful playing. Sonny Carter

[rx2tee]

Surprised to see My Uncle ?Don on Utube.  He was a talented muscian. My late Father was his youngest Brother. (Dad was also a talented muscian.)

Randy Tolle

[rnb4gina]

Randy...I'm glad I came across this video. I enjoyed listening to your uncle play.

[ekvcate]

It does look like this violin has five strings. I seem to remember him saying it had the viola and violin tuning put together, just like the five string electric mandolin he played on the same day. I believe he said it gives him more range. Don't you count five strings, Scott?

[scottward999]

It's a 4 string standard fiddle, G D A E

[xms32]

Its a 5 string violin.

[dustin1776]

5 strings? That's cheating! :)