Hammin' It Up - Caleb Melo

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Hammin' It Up - Caleb Melo

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Here's my cover of Merle Haggard's instrumental introduction song called "Hammin' It Up" written by Norman Hamlet and originally performed by The Strangers. The version you hear in the video was arranged and recorded completely by myself. Please leave some feedback on the video and let me know what you think! Hope you all enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3eVuit1q2Q
Last edited by Caleb Melo on 22 Dec 2021 4:40 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Post by Larry Dering »

Nice stuff, Norm would be proud.
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Killin it!
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That was very nice Caleb.
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Awesome!
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Post by Rick Campbell »

Very nice. Well played and recorded. There's so many really good players out there. Great production.

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Wow, that was great.
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great job

Post by Larry Petree »

You really sounded great on one of Norm's instrumentals Caleb. You have really got much better with time. Please do more for us.
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Post by scott murray »

love this song, played it in several bands as a theme song.
try adding string 1 to your grip on the verse, pretty sure it's in there.
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Post by Stan Paxton »

8) I love it - great tone, style, the whole thing.
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The BEST!!
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Post by Frank Freniere »

Sure has a Junior Brown vibe to it- nice!

What kind of amp did use? Or did the steel go direct to the recording device?
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Post by Ricky Davis »

Great stuff Caleb; you played that in a very catchy way> Good on'ya.
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Yes Sir! 👍
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Post by Joe Krumel »

Nice job Caleb. Enjoyed it.
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