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This was recorded in the 1950's by my Grandfather for his gospel radio show in rural Australia. He used to use A-C#-E-A-C#-E tuning. He would give a message, but record a song which was spliced in the middle of the "sermon". He never tried to be country, hillbilly, or Hawaiin. He said that in those days, everything was "hillbilly", and that he was reflecting the church music of the time. Remember that in Australia back then, we had never heard of old time, bluegrass, Lester, Earl, Bill, Hank, Roy etc. It was just "music". Notice my Grandfather's original ending (flatten the sixth, use harmonics, then slide to the root chord). Also notice his use of harmonics in the backing during the lead guitar break. Sorry the recording is a bit rough, but you will get a "snapshot" of the time in Australia. By the way, he said it was not called a "lapsteel" back then; just "a guitar". This is pre-rock 'n' roll. He died in Feb 2009. I would appreciate your comments.
2 comments on “Lapsteel instrumental - "Thank You Lord"”
Tony Burt Says:
Thursday, April 8, 2010 @11:23:45 PM
Just amazing ,, how things never change over the years and that this was recorded in the 50's.. I can so pick up the feel of when this was recorded and where it was played.. wouldnt go down too bad in the opening scene of a small outback town circa 1950 somewhere on country
cheers
Tony
ukuleleph Says:
Friday, April 9, 2010 @12:13:14 AM
Thanks Tony. Much appreciated. He recorded this in his farm house in a small house in a country town !. (Would you believe it is called "Green Valley". No joke). Music is best when it reflects the environment & the setting of the time. Thanks for dropping by mate. Peter
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