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Post by zero on Dec 9, 2019 2:58:43 GMT
Joaquin Murphey was the lap steel player for Spade Cooley,The plainsmen and Tex Williams Western Caravan mostly in the 1940s. Even if you don't care for Western Swing music. It is hard to not marvel at how good he was. His single string Jazz lines are in a league of there own. Give this a listen.
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 9, 2019 8:45:56 GMT
I have always loved Joaquin's playing and as with so many early steel players I can hear Sol Hoopii's influence shining through. Joaquin's playing influenced many of the next generation, including Buddy Emmons and Speedy West. I think he probably led the way for Leon McAuliffe too. So he certainly left his mark on Planet Earth before moving on. I used to listen to a lot of Western Swing, back in the early 80s I was buying everything and anything that could find in that genre.
Lovely! Thanks for posting.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by pete1951 on Dec 12, 2019 18:30:44 GMT
The steel playing is a joy, what was more surprising is the violinist, it is rare to hear anyone get near to Stephan Gippelli. A stellar band.
Pete
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Post by rhedfish on Jul 10, 2021 21:42:22 GMT
Oklahoma Stomp is the best western swing steel ever:
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Post by chromatic on Sept 26, 2021 11:10:27 GMT
Got a Spade Cooley Essential Recordings double CD for £4.99 on the Primo label. The last few instrumental tracks, including Oklahoma Stomp, on CD are terrific.
Instrumentation includes a harp (orchestral variety)in a big western swing band
Cheers
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