The Spencers Gospel, with some great steel.

Marcus Provis · Post by **Marcus Provis** » 2 Jun 2013 10:13 pm

Hi folks,

I have been enjoying watching this Youtube video which features the Spencer Family, and loved the great steel playing.

I have a few of this group's cd's which have plenty of nice steel playing on them, by Scotty Sanders.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS6r1wSMgSg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjUOUPThrEo

Marcus

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 3 Jun 2013 2:28 am

I too have enjoyed some of the Spencer Family videos. Scott Sanders played on their projects but that is not him on the video from what I remember. Scott was small in stature and that video was from the 1991. However, it does look like Dirk Johnson on piano.

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 3 Jun 2013 7:16 pm

That's Mike Douchette. He played on one or two of their recordings under the name Mike Davis.

Tony

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 4 Jun 2013 2:35 am

I thought that was Mike but was not sure. As stated Scott Sanders played on some of the Spencer projects. For those who may not know, Scott Sanders was the steel player for the Original Hinsons, a superb Southern Gospel group.

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 4 Jun 2013 1:41 pm

Yeah, for what it's worth, that's me...

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 4 Jun 2013 4:37 pm

I want to add that Mike Douchette is a fantastic steel player as well. Love to you hear you play Mike.

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 4 Jun 2013 5:00 pm

Thanks, Paul. Much appreciated!

Tony Dingus · Post by **Tony Dingus** » 4 Jun 2013 5:37 pm

Don't forget a good harmonica , dobro and rhythm player . Just a great musician .

Tony

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 4 Jun 2013 6:48 pm

Aww... thanks, Tony. Nice of ya to say!

Marcus Provis · Post by **Marcus Provis** » 4 Jun 2013 9:10 pm

Thank you guys for all your comments.

This Forum is a great place, and I always enjoy reading all the responses.
I also love your playing Mike, on all the instruments; it was great to see and hear you in these videos of the Spencers.
I have watched it many times, and tried to make out what type of steel it was that you were playing there.

Thanks again to all
Marcus

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 5 Jun 2013 3:48 am

Marcus, that was my old Franklin. I appreciate the kind words!

Marcus Provis · Post by **Marcus Provis** » 6 Jun 2013 8:31 pm

It's a great sounding steel, Mike. You are welcome, all the best to you.

Marcus

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 10 Jun 2013 4:51 am

Marcus, you should hear my current weapon of choice. They are astounding...

Marcus Provis · Post by **Marcus Provis** » 11 Jun 2013 9:55 pm

Sounds very interesting Mike, I would like to hear it.