"Farewell Party" Lloyd Green ISGC 1992

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 15 Dec 2006 8:12 am

This is a clip from the 1992 International Steel Guitar Convention featuring "Mr Nashville Sound" Lloyd Green.

Lloyd has graciously approved me posting a video of his playing at the convention.

I thought it only appropriate that I post the song we all think of when we think of Lloyd, Farewell Party. The great Gene Watson classic country song.

Also thanks to Scotty for allowing me to post some video from the archives of the convention.

Bill Ferguson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbjViunwfvQ

Jamie Lennon · Post by **Jamie Lennon** » 15 Dec 2006 8:29 am

wow thanks Bill, Scotty, thats great

Mike Shefrin · Post by **Mike Shefrin** » 15 Dec 2006 9:07 am

Thanks so much Bill and Scotty, and Lloyd.
I am loving all these clips. Inspiring playing from the greats.

Bill Miller · Post by **Bill Miller** » 15 Dec 2006 9:18 am

Super nice stuff! No sour notes there for sure! This has become my favorite section of the forum since I can get to see rather than just hear all my heros play.
I notice that even Lloyd has trouble to keep his fingerpicks tight..looks like he takes every opportunity to reseat them with his thumb.

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 15 Dec 2006 9:37 am

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 15 Dec 2006 9:39 am

I would love to have the tab for this exactly as Lloyd did it here. I wonder if Doug J. could squeeze this in his schedule? Thank you Lloyd for everything; IMO, and probably a lot of others, "The King Of The E9th".

Billy Wilson · Post by **Billy Wilson** » 15 Dec 2006 10:15 am

That is fantastic. Why does he say at the beginning that it is only fitting that he play Farewell Party?

Roger Slater · Post by **Roger Slater** » 15 Dec 2006 10:44 am

WOW ...Very nice.........Thanks for posting this Bill,.Nice editing work as always,..and thank you Scotty for allowing these vids,.........and Mr. Green,.........great playing.......Rog

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 15 Dec 2006 11:27 am

Billy, As I remember (this was 14 years ago), it was Lloyd's last song on the show and he knew everyone would probably want to hear Farewell Party. So that is what he was saying.

I also just got an email from Lloyd saying how pleased he was with the quality of the video and audio. That makes ME happy.

Bill

Dave Seddon · Post by **Dave Seddon** » 15 Dec 2006 11:38 am

Isn't that the most beautiful thing you have ever heard. Mr. Nashville is right, there will never be another. Just goes to prove you don't need a bucket full of pedals and knee levers.
Thanks Bill.
Dave.

Phillip Lee Thompson · Post by **Phillip Lee Thompson** » 15 Dec 2006 11:40 am

Hey Bill,
You just keep knocking "them out of the ball park" with these precious time capsuls from the "Greats ". And to think that at one time, Lloyd quit playing Steel to sell shoes !! Phillip.

mickd · Post by **mickd** » 15 Dec 2006 11:42 am

Many thanks to Bill & Scotty for this.

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 15 Dec 2006 11:56 am

That is like an early Christmas present!

Bill, my sincere thanks for all the hard work and Scotty, thanks so much for graciously allowing to post this!

Can't wait for the next clip!

Kind Regards, Walter

www.lloydgreentribute.com
www.austriansteelguitar.at.tf

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 15 Dec 2006 12:08 pm

Beautiful! A true master at work.

Shane Reilly · Post by **Shane Reilly** » 15 Dec 2006 12:53 pm

This stuff is priceless,especially to people like myself who live on the other side of the planet and can't get to the conventions.I like when Mr Green looks up and smiles at the lady taking his photograph,very cool.Thanks Bill,Scotty and Lloyd.
Cheers,Shane.

Paul Wade · Post by **Paul Wade** » 15 Dec 2006 1:25 pm

"wow" thanks again bill&scotty

p.w

Marlin Smoot · Post by **Marlin Smoot** » 15 Dec 2006 4:38 pm

Wow! Amazing (of course)...
Thanks again Bill and Scotty and Mr. Nashville.

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 15 Dec 2006 4:49 pm

Thanks Bill for all of the great steel---just a wonderful sound Lloyd--you're appreciated more than you'll ever know!

Frank Estes · Post by **Frank Estes** » 15 Dec 2006 8:14 pm

Simply beautiful!

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 16 Dec 2006 1:55 am

THANKS !

Bill Ferguson · Post by **Bill Ferguson** » 16 Dec 2006 6:53 am

All you steelers out there, I am having a blast digging into the archives. I had actually forgotten how good this stuff was.

Lloyd told me he is ready for more so all of you just be patient, it is a slow process but well worth it.

I have contacted about 15 other players and will get at least one of each up soon before repeating players.

Now, Thank You Scotty for allowing this and Thank You "Al Gore"(hehe) for inventing the internet. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Ferguson

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 16 Dec 2006 7:06 am

Bill, again, all of us really appreciate your hard work!

Would be great to look over your shoulder while you are browsing through the material!

Your initiative should be nominated for "Steel Guitar Initiative of the Year", maybe we should introduce such a category on this forum!

Thanks Again!!!!

Kind Regards, Walter
www.lloydgreentribute.com
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Jim Peters · Post by **Jim Peters** » 16 Dec 2006 7:34 am

Just outstanding! JP

ArtPalazzini · Post by **ArtPalazzini** » 16 Dec 2006 11:23 am

Bill , Outstanding and most enjoyable. Thank you and Scotty and all the artists. Art

Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 16 Dec 2006 1:06 pm

Now that's what made me want to play steel guitar!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Larry

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