Jerry Byrd is the most genuine humble man I've ever met. I was his first steel guitar student when he moved to Oahu. Unfortunately and very sad to say that I did not continue the steel guitar. My first teacher of the steel guitar was Uncle Benny Rogers. Jerry Byrd liked my brother Gary's voice very much that he asked Gary to sing this song which usually is never sung but played as an instrumental as Jerry states.
OMG! Sand! I LOVE this great Hawaiian tune. And no one could play it better than the GREAT Jerry Byrd!!! I am one happy camper! Thanks for sharing it. Mahalo my friend!
@Sheldon984 My Dad played steel, and patterned his playing from Jerry (this was in 1950-52) and got a job playing for Jimmy Dickens in Nashville in 1952. He got to be friends with Jerry and wrote some letters back and forth. Unfortunately, my Dad died in 1985 and I never learned to play the steel...I was his rhythm guitarist and figured I would learn the steel later. I wrote a letter to Jerry, not long before he died, and he wrote back and it was great to hear from him.
By the way, I'm thinking maybe I should get Jerry's course...what did you think of it? And where would I get it? Thanks for any help you can offer....
Mahalo nui for posting! I have loved Jerry Byrd's work for years.And to have Gary Aiko in the group as well! Whenever I am on Island I always go to Aunty Genoa's show ( Thursday Nights in Waikiki) - Gary plays guitar on the left of the stage.Best voice ever - can listen to him all night. Hearing this song makes me so homesick for Hawai'i Nei.
Jerry Byrd is the master and this is just beautiful, along with Gary singing is priceless. Thank you for posting. If you have can you please post the lyrics. They are so beautiful.
Jerry Byrd is the only steel guitar artist,who knows exactly how to accompany vocalists. Listen to how he has mastered ths art in SAND & BEAUTIFUL KAHANA.
Beautiful music. Just bought a lapsteel, hope to learn more. Like the Fender D'Aquisto too, didn't know they came in blond. I love mine, really underrated guitar.
Jerry "Manu" Byrd was simply the best. He was born in March 1920, so he was about 80 when this was made. When he moved to Hawaii in 1972was the greatest step he ever took. The album he recorded in hawaii in sept. 1972 "Byrd In Hawaii" was simply incredible. I have the album. It's only available on cassette now. Can be ordered from Scotty's Music in St. Louis. Hud
I first heard jerry play sand on a record album and then I heard him play it in person at the 1977 steel guitar convention in st.louis and it was just as beautiful.
What a special treasure by Jerry. Rare to hear vocals - smooth brah. Great creative and intuititive licks by el maestro. Thanks for the wonderful legacy Jerry! Show Gabriel a lick or two.
This is a wonderful performance. I'm glad you posted this video, so people can experience the beautiful music of the islands. Hawaiian steel guitar at its best with the excellent Hawaiian singer. This is a classic!
Nice Fender / D'Aquisto the rhythm guitarist is playing. You don't see too many of those.
zarchy55 1 month ago
does anyone know what chords the guitar is playing?
Thanks in advance!
Coasterguy45 4 months ago
Nice feeling!
Thomas05091942 5 months ago
Jerry Byrd is the most genuine humble man I've ever met. I was his first steel guitar student when he moved to Oahu. Unfortunately and very sad to say that I did not continue the steel guitar. My first teacher of the steel guitar was Uncle Benny Rogers. Jerry Byrd liked my brother Gary's voice very much that he asked Gary to sing this song which usually is never sung but played as an instrumental as Jerry states.
keaweohana 5 months ago
OMG! Sand! I LOVE this great Hawaiian tune. And no one could play it better than the GREAT Jerry Byrd!!! I am one happy camper! Thanks for sharing it. Mahalo my friend!
whitefeathertx 1 year ago
Beautiful!! I first heard Jerry in 1947 on Drowsey Waters.I learned lap steel from his
books and video and steel guitar course. I have all his original bakelite 78's, 45's
and 15 LP albums, and all his CD's . He was into the Music Hall of Fame as the
"Master Of Touch And Tone". He is truly the very best when it comes to playing "palm harmonics". Jerry was truly a most wonderful writer, arranger,and
steel guitarist. of hearing him play twice in Waikiki and talk to him!
Sheldon984 1 year ago
@Sheldon984 My Dad played steel, and patterned his playing from Jerry (this was in 1950-52) and got a job playing for Jimmy Dickens in Nashville in 1952. He got to be friends with Jerry and wrote some letters back and forth. Unfortunately, my Dad died in 1985 and I never learned to play the steel...I was his rhythm guitarist and figured I would learn the steel later. I wrote a letter to Jerry, not long before he died, and he wrote back and it was great to hear from him.
dragonflySummer09 7 months ago
By the way, I'm thinking maybe I should get Jerry's course...what did you think of it? And where would I get it? Thanks for any help you can offer....
dragonflySummer09 7 months ago
This is the true sound of Hawaii...I don't care for the new "Jahwaiian" noise of today..!!!
Mrchikenkatsu 1 year ago
can feel the sand, regards to you Jerry, RIP and God Bless your memory
beyondalohas 1 year ago
Because of Jerry Byrd I've starting playing slide guitar since a long time!
Thank you for the priceless memories!
Ahrod56 1 year ago
Mahalo nui for posting! I have loved Jerry Byrd's work for years.And to have Gary Aiko in the group as well! Whenever I am on Island I always go to Aunty Genoa's show ( Thursday Nights in Waikiki) - Gary plays guitar on the left of the stage.Best voice ever - can listen to him all night. Hearing this song makes me so homesick for Hawai'i Nei.
haupialani97 1 year ago
Jerry Byrd is the master and this is just beautiful, along with Gary singing is priceless. Thank you for posting. If you have can you please post the lyrics. They are so beautiful.
dwtslvr 1 year ago
Jerry Byrd is the only steel guitar artist,who knows exactly how to accompany vocalists. Listen to how he has mastered ths art in SAND & BEAUTIFUL KAHANA.
His background fill in is SUPERB.
8032rayjay 1 year ago 7
@8032rayjay Dont forget Dick McIntire.
steinsteel 10 months ago
Beautiful version of Sand.
pathenryqueues 2 years ago
It just doesn't get any better.....thanks for the memory
resopicker 2 years ago
Beautiful music. Just bought a lapsteel, hope to learn more. Like the Fender D'Aquisto too, didn't know they came in blond. I love mine, really underrated guitar.
movievaudeville 2 years ago
wonderfull voice and playing -
Thank you
bassfeile 2 years ago
wow a choker? really? how appropriate
Hawaiianon 2 years ago
What?
WiliamatheMusician 2 years ago
Gary Aiko is wearing a choker
Hawaiianon 2 years ago
what is the tuning on the front neck? diatonic?
UncleCaptainMidnight 2 years ago
Its most likely the C diatonic 7-string tuning he used frequently. Low to high: E, F, G, A, B, C, E.
The instrumental part is played with the B11th tuning on the bottom neck, as you pointed out.
steeljazz 2 years ago
The neck closest to Jerry Byrd is A9, the farther away one is B11. I am pretty sure. If I am wrong, sorry.
WiliamatheMusician 2 years ago
he was the best
EdwJenkins 2 years ago
What a great player. I had the pleasure of meeting Jerry in Hawaii and visited with him several times. Priceless video...
1FLEWUNDER 2 years ago
Just magical, one can't help but stop, slow down, listen...feel good. Thx for posting, it's absolutely beautiful!
SteelGuitarMojo 3 years ago
I keep coming back.....just so beautiful.
resopicker 3 years ago
Jerry "Manu" Byrd was simply the best. He was born in March 1920, so he was about 80 when this was made. When he moved to Hawaii in 1972was the greatest step he ever took. The album he recorded in hawaii in sept. 1972 "Byrd In Hawaii" was simply incredible. I have the album. It's only available on cassette now. Can be ordered from Scotty's Music in St. Louis. Hud
hud9150 3 years ago
This song lowers my blood pressure and makes me feel good. Jerry Byrd was great. Thanks for posting.
elassowipo1947 3 years ago
What a pretty melody! Love the changes. First time I've heard it, thanks for posting
resopicker 3 years ago
I first heard jerry play sand on a record album and then I heard him play it in person at the 1977 steel guitar convention in st.louis and it was just as beautiful.
shirleymurphey 3 years ago
B11 tuning
UncleCaptainMidnight 3 years ago
The most beautiful song I have ever heard.And played by the great
Perfect song for a great steel player.Thank you
shirleymurphey 4 years ago
You are watching and listening to a true artist.
Thanks for posting this. It is in my favorites.
STEELY76443 4 years ago
There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said about "EL MAESTRO" as MangoDaVille said above.
God must be hearing the best of the best playing for Him.
Adair Torres
Adairpsg 4 years ago
Sorry, I meant below.
Adair Torres
Adairpsg 4 years ago
What a special treasure by Jerry. Rare to hear vocals - smooth brah. Great creative and intuititive licks by el maestro. Thanks for the wonderful legacy Jerry! Show Gabriel a lick or two.
Johnny Pal
MangoDaVille 4 years ago
This is a wonderful performance. I'm glad you posted this video, so people can experience the beautiful music of the islands. Hawaiian steel guitar at its best with the excellent Hawaiian singer. This is a classic!
billfishoc 4 years ago
So beautiful. How can anyone not love this? Jerry Byrd, Gary Aiko and friends, thank you.
Andy Iona wrote a gem that will live forever.
ionahoopii 4 years ago