Truck Drivin' Pedal Steelers?

Adrian Wulff · Post by **Adrian Wulff** » 19 Dec 2002 2:06 pm

I've got a couple of questions. Does anyone know who played steel on Red Stegall's "Truck Driving Man?". What is the line in Red Sovine's "Freightliner Fever" that goes, "Merle Haggard said to his..."?
All I can hear is "Fireman so pale". Can anyone recommend a compilation cd for either of the Reds' that has good steel?

Thanks,
Adrian

MALCOLM KIRBY · Post by **MALCOLM KIRBY** » 19 Dec 2002 3:19 pm

I think Sonny Garrish played on Truck Driving Man.

Jason Powers · Post by **Jason Powers** » 19 Dec 2002 3:24 pm

Hey guys,
I have a cassette that has "Truck Drivin' Man" by Red Steagall on it. Just before the steel solo, Red says, "now here's Sonny" so one would assume that it is indeed Sonny Garrish Jason

Jason Powers · Post by **Jason Powers** » 19 Dec 2002 3:28 pm

Adrian,
I would recommend the album I mentioned above, its called "Lone Star Beer and Bob Wills Music" Sonny is pretty much all over it. Jason

MALCOLM KIRBY · Post by **MALCOLM KIRBY** » 19 Dec 2002 10:11 pm

Another good Red album is "Texas Red". Sonny's on it also.

Jimmy Dale · Post by **Jimmy Dale** » 19 Dec 2002 11:48 pm

Merle Haggard said to his fireman so pale, He's a blowin' this freight train off'a the rail. He's got the fever etc...That's CW McCall's version. Red said" We gonna blow that freight train off'a the rail." Jim Miller I'D RATHER BE STEELIN'[This message was edited by Jimmy Dale on 19 December 2002 at 11:56 PM.][This message was edited by Jimmy Dale on 19 December 2002 at 11:59 PM.]

emil noothout · Post by **emil noothout** » 20 Dec 2002 2:33 am

If you like that kind of music listen to the cd "Roll truck roll/The man behind the badge" from Red Simpson. The steel is played by the late Leo Leblanc, when i heard it for the first time, for me it was one of those rare moments that you are completely overwhelmed by what you hear. A unique, beautifull clear and sweet sound and fantastic playing. One of my all-time favorites as far as steel concerned.