Connie Smith sang this old gospel song at Chet's funeral. I recorded this arrangement as a tribute to Chet in the summer of 2001, and included it in AGW Vol 8 No 3. I used a 1987 Gibson CG for the lead, and a Taylor 514-C for the acoustic rhythm tracks. I hope you enjoy it.
Craig
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That was great, Craig. I loved it. Beautiful song, done beautifully.
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That was very nice Craig. Fine arrangement and good tone from the Gibson CG.
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Very nice Craig. My dad is a retired minister and at one time pastored a small church near Georgetown SC. We had a sweet old lady that led the choir. I remember one year on Fathers Day she chose this song for the service. This is true no lie.
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I don't have the CG anymore, but I recorded quite a bit with it from the late 90's until a couple of years ago. When I first got the guitar, it had one of those "finger" tailpieces, so there's no Bigsby vib on the recording. I kept reaching for the vib and it wasn't there, so I did put a Bigsby (with stationary Atkins arm) on it. It was a great sounding guitar, but very heavy. (Those early CGs are really heavy.) Also, it had quite a narrow neck for a CG. Since it had a narrow neck and the finger tailpiece, I always wondered if it was a special order.
Thanks for all the nice comments. You should have heard Connie and the guys at the Ryman...
Craig
Thanks for all the nice comments. You should have heard Connie and the guys at the Ryman...
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sounds great Craig. My friend Bill Grant has a 1954 Gretsch Duo Jet and it weighs a TON.
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Craig, I listened to your song this afternoon, but didn't have time to comment. You have a wonderful touch on guitar. One of the most gifted I have heard and your rendition of this old hymn was top notch. I tell my audiences sometimes about this long tall drink of water I know from Gadsden, AL. Your talents are many and we are fortunate that you share them with us.
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That's a beautiful tribute to Chet! Thanks for posting it Craig, you did super picking as always.
Thanks,
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Beautiful arrangement, Craig. We play this song in church quite often. But our 86 year-old pianist plays it in Ab.
I play rhythm behind her. Good to hear this in the key of C. Now I can play this song in a guitar-friendly key whenever she is absent. Good seeing you and Julie at the CAAS. Lee Ramirez
I play rhythm behind her. Good to hear this in the key of C. Now I can play this song in a guitar-friendly key whenever she is absent. Good seeing you and Julie at the CAAS. Lee Ramirez
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