Telstar - steel guitar
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- Telstar was a #1 pop hit in 1962 in the USA and the UK. A perfect tune for the Space Age! The band was The Tornados. I'm playing a 1978 Emmons pedal steel guitar, E9 tuning. My site: www.playsteelguitar.com
Fabulous ! Being a musician of fifty years I remember this as a young boy. Love it !
Thanks! I too remember hearing it on the radio back in the early 60s. It's part of the soundtrack of our youth! 😎
Telstar by the Tornados...1963. Sounds nice on steel...!!
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Beautiful performance, Doug. Thanks, Graham
@@hoola100 Thanks! Glad you like it 😊
Thank you, God, for allowing me to be alive when all this great music ruled the airwaves. And thank YOU, Doug, for bringing back these golden memories to this old man.
Thanks Dean! Much appreciated. 😎👍
I said, I already know I'll love this, as I clicked on the notification. YES, such a timeless tune. Thank you.
Glad you like it! 😎
What's not to love about a pedal steel 😁👍
I met my husband in 1962. We are still together. All this music brings back memories. ❤🇬🇧
oh wow!!! What memories this song brings back. There's nothing like the steel guitar, especially played by a master. Thank you, Doug.
I’m glad the song brings back fond memories for you. Thanks for watching the video! 😎
Oh what memories especially for those who were in those magical years as teenagers, jukeboxes, girls, real songs where every song was different and unique, singers who could sing and the words were clear, and there was Telstar, first the Satellite and then the song. These times will never come again. Well played Doug, just as I remember it, Thank you.
Wow, thank you. Yes, I remember those days well. These songs were the soundtrack of my youth and I learned to play guitar on these songs.
How right you are.
Oh my dear Doug, thank you so much for bringing back my memories and all these forgotten emotions from my earliest childhood. I really started to cry even as an old man now...
Thank you and love from Germany!
Thank you so much for you heartfelt comment! I’m glad the song brings back fond memories for you. 🙂🙂
Man, that takes me back! Thanks! Excellent, as always!
Glad you like it! 😎
As usual, Doug, a flawless performance. You give us aspiring steel guitar players something to shoot for. Thanks.
Thanks! Much appreciated 😊
Absolutely sir I agree 🇬🇧🙏🤝
Excellent ,one of my favorite tunes Bell Labs sent up Telstar July 10,1962 first telecommunications satellite
Thanks for listening! 😎
Telstar is one of the greatest records ever made
I agree! 😎
Truly so.
Mornin Doug very refreshing to listen to this one love your take on it. thanks for sharing
Thanks! I’m glad you like it. 😎
I can sit and listen to your magic for hours on end!
I appreciate that! 😊👍
That was awesome ! Telstar has always been one of my favorite tunes, even though it came out when I was 5 years old !
Mine too! Thanks for watching. 😎
your videos mean a lot. Thank you for them, so much!!
Thanks, much appreciated! 🤗
And if this song couldn’t be anymore beautiful… I’m beyond pleased that you posted this. One of the greatest songs in our footprint on this planet
So glad you like it! 😁
The one thing im afraid of our young ones wont ever hear this music and its so sad, go on for ever.
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Simply beautiful...... Brings back so many pleasant memories
Thanks for listening!
Wow. Thanks for bringing my teenage years back Doug. Seems like only yesterday when I was 15. Can't imagine life without the Real Music of our Youth. Thanks and beautiful sound.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😎
At almost 80 years old having played guitar since 10 years old, I say close enough LOL thank you for posting...
Thanks for listening! 😊
This has always been one of my favorites, going way back when I first heard it back in the 60's. Takes me back to a simpler time.
One of my favs too. Thanks for checking it out! 😊
Very very nice, beautiful sound and great picking! Thanks Doug
Many thanks! Glad you like it. 😎
Thank you so much !!!! Beautiful and really took me back.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
Wow does that bring back memories. Always thought it was a cool song. Excellent job Doug. Thanks
Thanks for listening, Larry! 👍
Beautifully played. One of my all time favourites.
Many thanks! 😊
@@dougsteel. I started secondary school in 1961 in England and the teachers there were horrible bullies and my only way of getting through four years of hell was pop music and this was one of the all time greats that helped me. Thank you again for posting it.
Truly inspiring! The sound of this guitar and your playing brings a tear to my eye!!
Thanks Ron, so glad you like it. 😁
When I was a kid, I had to regularly see a specialist in Montréal. We lived about 50 miles from the City, so my dad would plan his wholesale buying trips around my appointments so he could drive me.
Three songs were major hits at the time, so they always played on the radio at least once during our drives. To this day they always remind me of our drives together - among the few times it was just the two of us. (I lost him to a car accident the following year, so they remain pretty important memories 60 years later.)
The songs were Andy Williams' "Can't get used to Losing You", Little Peggy March's "I will Follow Him", and the last was The Tornadoes' "Telstar"
Thanks Doug. Great rendition.
Wow, I’m so glad the song brings back fond memories for you.
This was the first record I ever bought myself. I was 11 years old. I loved this song by The Tornadoes.
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I loved the music of the tornados.this is a time I play on my organ or guitar ( but not as nice as this.)I bought myself a lopsteel a few months ago and am still getting to grips with it .
Enjoy! 😊
Just had a laughing fit. I was 11 and had my first record player. Telstar was the only record which I played to all the family at 4am on Christmas’s morning. Still love it today.
That's great! Glad you like the song. 😁
FAN-TASTIC ... WOW ... that sent me on a walk down memory lane 👍👍😎 First time I heard " Telstar"
was in the early 60's ... probably 1963 or 64 ... I was born in 1956 ... so I was 7 or 8 years old. My sister ( God rest her soul ... she passed away in 96 from complications of MS ) she was 10 years older than me and she played the 45rpm record of " Telstar " quite often ( among others, she was a Music lover too like me, guess that who I got it from. She even played the Clarinet in the High School orchestra and Band) . This was a
" FANTASTIC " rendition of " Telstar" ... I play guitar myself but haven't try playing a Steel guitar or Pedal Steel... but the Country Dance band I played in ... back in the Mid & late 70" and early 80's had a Pedal Steel player ( he was much older than me) ... anyways... I enjoyed this rendition of " Telstar " ... thanks for sharing! 👍👍😎
Thanks Warren! I'm glad the song brings back fond memories for you. 😊🎅
Thanks Doug, superb as usual. I was 12 years old when this came out brings back so many happy music memories and there was so much more to come.
Thanks! I too was 12 years old in 1962! I remember hearing this tune blasting out of my little transistor radio! It was played on organ originally.
This is wonderful Doug. This song was a hit here in Australia when I was an infant, and 63 years later it still calms me and takes me back to a safer, gentler time. I truly appreciate that you have left this here for me when I need it. All the best.
I’m glad you enjoy the video! 😎
An absolutely pitch perfect, knockout rendition, that EASILY compares to the Tornadoes original.
SUPERB, and really brightened up my day.
Thanks for this great share,
Well done!
Glad you like it! Thanks for listening. 😎
One of fave instrumentals from the 60's, sounds great with a bit of country twang!
Glad you like it! 😊
Thank you! I remember this as a song that was inspiring is so many ways and needed to lighten up our current mood. BEAUTIFUL!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening 😎
i was with the shadows.....in the 60s we played this a million times...this would have been a wonderful addition to any version of this great tune
Thanks Ed, much appreciated! 😊👍
Telstar was the world’s first communications satellite, and this song was essentially an ode to technology. I was a young boy when Telstar went into orbit and this song is a beautiful memory from my childhood days. Thanks for a great rendition of a great song.
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Thank you, Joel. 😊👍
I have always loved this song it reminds me of my dad who machined components for Telstar and Dougs rendition is superb.
@@notgonnaduit6315 I'm glad the song brings back memories of your dad. Thanks for listening.
You are an incredible musician and a wonderful entertainer. Thanks for the music!
Wow, thank you! 😊
I lived on an island in the Caribbean south east of PR. Went through the Cuban crisis there Very scary, surrounded by Russian ships. Great tune. We were isolated. No tv or radio most of the time. Black outs every night. Learned so much of how to survive with very little. It was heaven!
Hi Doug I listen to your music every day . Again thanks you have a great talent . I sometimes wish I could play a musical instrument . but I can only listen and admire your skills . Steve Williams . Have a great day mate .
Thanks Steve 😊
More and more, as I discover your work, I appreciate the trips which you provide back to happy memories. . .
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching 😊
Dang, that was absolutely amazing. I absolutely love how you play the steel guitar. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Much appreciated. 😎
All i can say is thank you for your dedication and skill, do you know this will live beyond our life time, so thanks again, take care.
Wow, thank you, Glenn. So glad you like my videos! 😎
I remember this song. Made famous by the Tornados. Always loved it as a kid.
Thanks for checking it out.
Blessed to be on earth with such talented people
Thanks for listening! Glad you like it. 😊
Just awesome!!! First 45 RPM record I ever bought as a kid. Thanks!
Very cool! Thanks for listening 😁
Hello douge hope u are keeping well. brilliant tune perfect playing .brings back memories of this tune Telstar .sound playing Gerry Liverpool England 🎶🎸🎙️
Many thanks, Gerry! I'm glad the song brings back memories for you. 😎
Very talented!
Thanks! 😎
Another Great rendition of a song from my youth. You NAILED this. Keep up all of your wonderful recording of older great music.
Thank You for all of the GREAT music.
Thanks for listening 😎
love this sound doug keep playing
Thanks! 😎
I to have had the privilege of living those fantastic musical years ,that was when music was music. Thanks for the sixties.
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This is the BEST version I've ever heard
Thanks! 😊
Fantastic
Brilliant rendition, I was 18 in 1962 when I first heard Telstar, and this took me way back there,... Thank You..
Thanks for listening! I'm glad the song brings back memories for you. 😊
Always loved that tune. And he played it perfectly.
Thanks for listening! 😎
I'd buy this mans music in a heartbeat, it is such a pleasure to listen to.
Thanks! No music for sale but free listening here --> soundcloud.com/doug-beaumier
I also remember this from 1963. What a fabulous version there-off.
Thanks for listening! Glad you like it. 😊
One of the best versions for the steel guitar I’ve heard. Reminds me of the first record I bought with my first wage of 10shillings ..Good old days.
Thanks for listening! 😊👍
We where both 12 years ago when that came out...... Time sure flies 🙂
Great song. That brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for listening! Glad you like it. 😁
This song takes me back as a kid at my Grandma’s house listening to this and the other songs by Billy Vaughn’s orchestra on her stereo/tv console. Loved it and The Lonely Bull. Great superb job. 👍
Thanks! I'm glad the songs bring back fond memories for you.
WONDERFUL...........Thank you so much...gave me goosebumps...
Glad you enjoyed it! 😎
My favorite instrumental of all time - played very well. The Tornados would be proud.
Glad you like it! 😊
I was 13 when this came out. Parents had just bought me a SANYO Transistor Radio. Had that thing for many years. Loved this #. WOW............GREAT JOB SIR.
Thanks! Glad you like it. I too had one of those little transistor radios when I was a kid. I was 12 years old when this song came out. 😎
It's 2024 and I want to learn to rip the steel guitar to play to my grand kids after watching this guy. I seen a great one that played for Blackhawk back in the day but this is a whole other level. Props and Thank you for sharing. All your songs are great!
Wow, thanks! I appreciate your kind comment. 😎👍
What a brilliant version of this tune. Every note played with perfect timing
Thanks! Glad you like it. 😎
What was even more “extra-terrestrial” about this song for me was hearing it fade in and out at night on my little AM transistor radio picking up skip stations after end-of-day AM signoff!
Superb Doug!! Touch, Tone and Taste is awesome.
Thanks! Much appreciated 😊
A lovely version of the song. I first heard Telstar when it was covered by The Shadows. I did some search and found the original version. I know each are good in their own right but listening to the pure tones of the steel guitar, closing my eyes I can just feel it going through me. I therefore prefer this cover of the song, even more so than the original. Nice work Doug :)
Wow! Thanks Dodge. Much appreciated. I remember hearing the original with the organ playing the melody... way back when I was 12 years old! I didn't like it much back then, but when I heard guitar versions was sold! Always thought it would sound good on steel guitar. Cheers 🤗
I concur 😊
Bravo! It's an instrumental classic that marked the breakthrough of technology in the 60s. I feel fortunate to grow up when instrumental hits were at the zenith.
Thanks Sunny! I too feel fortunate to have grown up in a time when instrumental hits were heard every day on the radio. 😊👍
One of my all time favourites...............................
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Mine, too, Uplift and inspirational.
Recall fondly when this came out in 1962! Couldn't hear it enough. Thx!
Thanks for listening! 😊
This song came out in 1962. JFK was president and the future looked bright and promising. My deceased sister was born in January of 1962.
I was born that same month and year. Im so sorry your Sis is gone. I lost a brother , the first last year. Music makes these sorrows lesser somehow. All the best .
You are going to find that JFK had a double. He was at a Trump Rally. So was JFK Jr. He is now VP for Trump.
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Beautiful song, beautiful execution thanks from Italy for posting it.
Thanks for listening! Glad you like it. 😊
Just beautiful never gets old.
Thank you kindly 😎
Loved it! Specially the slide up when you modulated very very nice ... love the surf tunes.. hey what’s next? Miserlu heh heh
Thanks! Yeah, that modulation is in the original recording. It was played on an organ. I think it's well suited for guitar too.
Thank you for uploading this. Takes me back to better times.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Absolutely mesmerizing. Beautiful pure sound!!!
Thank you! Glad you like it. 😊🙏👍
Wonderfull, brings back memories of when I first heard it in 1962.
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Great Doug, I remember it well when it was released by The Tornadoes, Billy Fury’s backing group.
Keith.
Thanks for checking it out, Keith! 😎
Love Billy Fury......
Doug Beaumier . When the satellite Telstar was orbiting the Earth, I was in a van with my band mates travelling from the North East of England to London for an audition in Shaftesbury Avenue (Our version of Tin Pan Alley). We didn’t get the gig because the drummer was the only player who could read the dots!!!
Memories.
Excellent, many hours of practice to achieve the level of mastery you display. Enjoyed it very much.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, nearly 50 years of playing 😎
Love your musicianship! It takes me back to a much better time. Thank you.
Thanks! Much appreciated 😊🙏👍
Always loved this song. Excellent rendition. Steel guitar is sooooo soothing to me.
Thanks! Glad you like it. 😁
Great to hear you again Doug, with the classic Telstar. Cheers Honey!
Thanks! Glad you like 🤗
This song takes me back to the 60s or 70s I think. It's never lost it's magic to engage and the steel guitar gives the song a haunting sound. Stay safe and thanks for sharing 😍😍😍
Yes, it came out in 1962. I remember hearing it on the radio as a youngster!
@@dougsteel Thanks for supplying the date. My mind's still working 😎😎😎
Your playing style is unique. So pleased to listen this melody in your skillful hands. ❤️
Thanks for listening!
Sounds Great!!! Brings back so many good memories growing up in Brooklyn in the early 60's. Thank You Doug.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Hello Doug, This brought back memories of when I used to hear this song played on the Billboard Top 100 survey. It was great to hear this song again. It's a great song and I thank you for your excellent performance! Stay well! WIll Ortiz
Hi Will, Thanks for checking in! I'm glad the song brings back memories for you. 🤗
Beautifully played, Doug! Love it! Thanks for sharing
Many thanks! 😁
The best instrumental in the world played by a master
Many thanks! 😎
Спасибо Doug! Нравится ваша музыкальная гармония, умиротворяет.
Спасибо, что выслушали! 😎
I just love all your song choises.their great takes me back when I was a kid. Thankes
Glad you like it! 😊
great job, this is one of my favorite instrumental pieces.
Thanks for listening! 😎
Beautiful, brings so many memories!
Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍
Telstar was the world’s first telecommunication satellite, and this song was essentially an ode to American technology. I was about 12 years old when this song was playing on my transistor radio. Well done Doug!
Thanks for listening. I too was 12 years old when this came out and I heard it on my little transistor radio! 😊
A beautiful rendition of this classic instrumental. A stunning easy on the ear pitch and sound. Very well played sir 11 out of 10.
Thanks Terry! Much appreciated. 😊
beyond perfection.. simply awesome!!!!!
Wow, thank you! 😎👍
Brilliant version
Thanks!! 😎
Great rendition of a classic! Remember exactly where I heard it for the first time!
Thanks! Glad you like it 😎
Ahhhhhh what a sweet chord change toward the end
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