Don Helms may well be the best steel man there ever was, or ever will be. I regret I have never had the opportunity to see, and meet him. This is absolutely priceless!
In 1981 I called Acuff Rose and was able to get Don Helms on the phone, and he was a total gentleman, we spoke for over an hour, and he said I could call anytime. I really.. for my money, I prefer the high lonesome sound of the console steel over a pedal steel.
Connor Arroyo You can't beat success. Don Helms created an unmistakable sound with that console steel that can be recognized anywhere, anytime, by almost anybody. Fancier and more expensive instruments have been, and are being built, but the key ingredient is the talent of the person playing it.
I don't even play, but the talent and history in this room is jaw dropping. What an absolute honor to have these legends together and sharing with us. It's really moving.
This was a true privilege to watch and hear Don's "bit of history" on this segment. Thank you for making the effort to round all these gentlemen up for this video. I second the "sends goosebumbs down my back" comments!
Some people don’t get this, but there’s a lot of people who don’t seem to get much, these days? There’s a lot of musicianship and talent here, all in one place. Wish I’d been there just to sit, watch and listen. Brilliant stuff.
I agree. Don's history on the Gibson Concert Grand was fantastic. Just the brief snippets of the Hank Williams songs were like watching history come to life. Thanks
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6:18 - A steel guitar is played.
Don Helms may well be the best steel man there ever was, or ever will be. I regret I have never had the opportunity to see, and meet him. This is absolutely priceless!
In 1981 I called Acuff Rose and was able to get Don Helms on the phone, and he was a total gentleman, we spoke for over an hour, and he said I could call anytime.
I really.. for my money, I prefer the high lonesome sound of the console steel over a pedal steel.
Connor Arroyo You can't beat success. Don Helms created an unmistakable sound with that console steel that can be recognized anywhere, anytime, by almost anybody. Fancier and more expensive instruments have been, and are being built, but the key ingredient is the talent of the person playing it.
+Connor Arroyo I do too! I enjoy pedal steel but love that non pedal steel!
I don't even play, but the talent and history in this room is jaw dropping. What an absolute honor to have these legends together and sharing with us. It's really moving.
really powerful when he played hank williams. chills
This was a true privilege to watch and hear Don's "bit of history" on this segment. Thank you for making the effort to round all these gentlemen up for this video. I second the "sends goosebumbs down my back" comments!
Some people don’t get this, but there’s a lot of people who don’t seem to get much, these days?
There’s a lot of musicianship and talent here, all in one place. Wish I’d been there just to sit, watch and listen. Brilliant stuff.
I agree. Don's history on the Gibson Concert Grand was fantastic. Just the brief snippets of the Hank Williams songs were like watching history come to life. Thanks
Gives me dad burn chills. Can’t put it in words.
Great to hear the Maryland connection with that historic instrument
I also had the privilege to meet and pick with Don in the early 80's in Naples FL.
all I can say Is WOW!
Don was my friend, and I had the honor of being the last to tour with him. He is truly missed.
Andy Norman
This is incredible.
Wow! When he played Patsy Cline I thought when this guy he's gone , there is nobody that can reproduce that sound..
Great series. Thanks, and Roll Tide
BIG TIME CHILLS AND PATSY CLINE CHILLS TOO. STEEL GIVES ME CHILL ALWAYS
I know my hart soulds like. That.
Your chaten hart. Chills.
Awesome!!
Don was a friend of mine. I bought that peavey amp behind him!
I was practicing tonight out of the DeWitt Scottt book as we speak... These are the fucking masters... Sweet Jesus!!
These are great videos
Thanks!!
One and only Don Helms
👍Thank you for that *vidéo*
Don helms. The best
whaaat a 1949 guitar omg l
i just wanna hang out and jam with jim vest. where are you mr vest? i need to come see you.
I love the steel guitar.... do they ever actually PLAY??!!!
Do you guys ever actually play on these vids....? I'm on Part 3 and punching out due to boredom.
what was the Patsy Cline track that the four maestros were talking about ?
wheres Barbara?
yeah she can play the fire out of one!
would you take your damned fingers away from your mouth so we can understand you.