Lonely street

Bengt Erlandsen · Post by **Bengt Erlandsen** » 19 Apr 2003 11:27 am

I just found a CD, Robby Turner "Man Of Steel" where he plays Lonely Street/slow shuffle. Is there another recording where I can find words to this song or is it originally a instrumental.
I just love the way at the end of the verse where the song goes back to the IVchord before it starts all over again. If you know any similar songs (same tempo/type) please let me know.

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Graham · Post by **Graham** » 19 Apr 2003 11:51 am

Bengt:

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Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 19 Apr 2003 11:53 am

(verse)
I'm lookin' for a Lonely Street,
I've got a sad sad tale to tell,
I need a place to go and weap,
Where's this place called lonely street.
(verse)
A place where there's just loneliness,
Where dim lights bring forgetfullness,
Where broken dreams and memories meet,
Where's this place called lonely street.
(bridge)
Maybe on this lonely street,
There's someone such as I,
Who came to bury broken dreams,
And watch an old love Die.

A place where there's just loneliness,
Where dim lights bring forgetfullness,
Where broken dreams and memories meet,
Where's this place called lonely street.

Johnny Bush sings this on "Sound of a Heartache"
...and Ray Price sings this on "Night life"
Both versions have the late Jimmy Day playin' some very soulful STeel.

Oh it's my favorite song; that's why I know all this off the top of my head.
Ricky

Bengt Erlandsen · Post by **Bengt Erlandsen** » 19 Apr 2003 12:18 pm

Thanks. I am always amazed how quick the replies come when someone posts a question of some kind.
Thanks again. This Forum is the best.

Bengt

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 19 Apr 2003 12:35 pm

I found this on Cowpie. . . .Nick

Lonely Street
Recorded by Rex Allen Jr 1978
Lyrics and music by Carl Belew, W. S. Stevenson & Kenny Sowder

E E7
I'm looking for that Lonely Street
A E E7
I've got a sad, sad tale to tell
A E
I need a place to go and weep
B7 A E
Where's this place called Lonely Street
E7
A place where there's just loneliness
A E E7
Where dim lights bring forgetfulness
A E
Where broken dreams and mem'ries meet
B7 A E E7
Where's this place called Lonely Street

A
Perhaps upon that Lonely Street
E E7
There's someone such as I
A
Who came to bury broken dreams
E B7
And watch an old love die

E E7
If I could find that Lonely Street
A E E7
Where dim lights bring forgetfulness
A E
Where broken dreams and mem'ries meet
B7 A E
Where's this place called Lonely Street

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 19 Apr 2003 5:46 pm

Patsy Cline also did a recording of it...

Gregg Galbraith · Post by **Gregg Galbraith** » 19 Apr 2003 6:56 pm

I think it was first a pop hit by Andy Williams in the early 1960's----maybe just a year or so before Ray Price did it on the "Night Life" album.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 19 Apr 2003 8:00 pm

A bunch of singers and instrumentalists have recorded it, but in my opinion Rex Allen Jr. had the best vocal cut. Even though he had several hit records, I think he was very under rated as a Great Country vocalist. Also Pete Drake, Julian Tharpe and Jimmy Day also recorded it instrumentally on the steel.

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Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 19 Apr 2003 8:03 pm

Tammy Wynette had a GREAT version of it... George Jones also had a version, so did Willie Nelson, Jim Reeves, Johnny Bush, Leroy Van Dyke, Sammi Smith and also the writer Carl Belew had it out as well. I'm sure there were probably others.

I guess you can tell I really like the song, as I've got all the above mention versions.

Oops...I see that Ricky already mentioned Johnny Bush's version.

Lem[This message was edited by Lem Smith on 19 April 2003 at 09:04 PM.]

Jason Powers · Post by **Jason Powers** » 19 Apr 2003 9:04 pm

Its a tough call, but I would have to say my favorite version would be the one by Bill Phillips. That guy can flat sing a country song. Jason

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 19 Apr 2003 9:45 pm

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Dave Rich's version of the tune, cut for RCA in the late 50's. Jimmy Day played steel on the recording.

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ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 20 Apr 2003 10:21 am

Just wanted to get my $.02 cents worth in about the writer Carl Belew. Like Lem said, he was the co-writer on this song but his version was probably the first. He was another underrated country singer who could really sing and write country songs. He was from a little town just west of Siloam Springs, Arkansas called Salina, Oklahoma. They still have Carl Belew Days once a year there. I remember one of the first songs that I ever learned in the 50's was his "Am I that easy to forget". It still sends chills up my back when I hear it and brings back a lot of memories. Just like Bill Phillips and others, he never got the recognition that he deserved.

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Henning Kock · Post by **Henning Kock** » 21 Apr 2003 12:56 am

21.april.2003,
Hello Bengt,
Lonely Street was actually on a instruction cassette course i bought from Scottys Music in St. Louis or Marrs Music in Nashville.
I played it at the First Scandinavian Steel Convention in Baastad, south part of Sweden in 1979.
By the way there are different versions of the last 2 measures of this song. In one version the last 2 measures has 4 beats each. In the other version the next to last measure has 2 beats, and the last measure has 4 beats. Im I right?
Kind regards
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Bengt Erlandsen · Post by **Bengt Erlandsen** » 21 Apr 2003 3:21 am

As I only have one version of the song Lonely Street - Robby Turner - Key=C goes to Key D in the middle and ends w A7 G Bb D I really don't know how the other songs are ended. But now I know where to find them. Thanks to all for the replies.

Am I that easy to forget, is also a favorite song I like to do steel on. I believe I have only Skeeter Davies version w vocals and another instrumental w Jimmy Day.

How about some other favorite slow shuffles in the same category. I know the songs are out there but I don't know who has recorded them. Spread the word if you have a favorite shuffle like the ones mentioned.

Bengt[This message was edited by Bengt Erlandsen on 21 April 2003 at 04:22 AM.]

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 21 Apr 2003 7:09 am

Emmylou Harris did a fine version of this song. I'm away from home right now and can't check for sure, but I think it was on her album "Thirteen". Seems like Steve Fishell was the steel player.

Dave Birkett · Post by **Dave Birkett** » 21 Apr 2003 10:20 pm

Hey, Ricky. According to the liner notes, The Big E played on Ray Price's Night Life, not Jimmy.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 22 Apr 2003 6:32 am

Dave on the "Night Life" CD.....Buddy played on Night Life and Bright lights and Blonde Haired Women.....and Jimmy played on all the rest....>I'm pretty sure

Ricky

Eddie Lange · Post by **Eddie Lange** » 22 Apr 2003 8:51 am

Ricky I know you were very close to the master in question here, but the E9 playing on Wild Side of Life and Are You Sure, for one, is very Buddy-esque. I know Jimmy was on The Twenty Fourth Hour and Pride for sure.

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 22 Apr 2003 10:21 am

Hey Eddie; I guess I'll have to go listen to it...you may be right....but the main thing is that is was not Buddy Emmons on the whole project...twas what I was refering to.
Ricky

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 22 Apr 2003 10:30 am

I just did cut Lonely street for my new album, will be rythm tracks and tab too

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Dave Birkett · Post by **Dave Birkett** » 23 Apr 2003 1:02 am

On the Night Life CD, according to the liner notes, Jimmy Day played on Pride and The Twenty-Fourth Hour. Buddy played on the rest. This could be the best country album of all time.

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 23 Apr 2003 12:43 pm

I agree,Dave...[This message was edited by Steve Hinson on 23 April 2003 at 01:55 PM.]