Corn Pickin' and Slick Slidin'

1. Columbus Stockade Blues

2. I’m a Lonesome Fugitive

3. The Texas Waltz

4. My Elusive Dreams

5. It’s Such a Pretty World Today

6. Corn Pickin’

7. Moonshine

8. Your Cheatin’ Heart

9. Laura (What’s He Got That I Ain’t Got)

10. Spanish Eyes

11. There Goes My Everything

12. Sneaky Strings

Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
Famed guitarist James Burton and storied pedal-steel man Ralph Mooney were first-call session men for a staggering array of stellar artists, including Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, and many others. Burton’s jaw-dropping Telecaster had given Ricky Nelson’s early hits their rockabilly zest, and Mooney’s ethereal pedal-steel was a staple in countless country sessions. Since the duo’s sound was so easy to spot, Burton and Mooney were urged to cut an album’s worth of originals and instrumental covers of country hits in late ’66—and here they are in all their inimitable glory: corn pickin’ and slick slidin’ together like nobody’s business!

Tracks:

Columbus Stockade Blues
Im a Lonesome Fugitive
The Texas Waltz
My Elusive Dreams
Its Such a Pretty World Today
Corn Pickin
Moonshine
Your Cheatin Heart
Laura (Whats He Got That I Aint Got)
Spanish Eyes
There Goes My Everything
Sneaky Strings

Album Description

Famed guitarist James Burton and storied pedal-steel man Ralph Mooney were first-call session men for a staggering array of stellar artists, including Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, and many others. Burton's jaw-dropping Telecaster had given Ricky Nelson's early hits their rockabilly zest, and Mooney's ethereal pedal-steel was a staple in countless country sessions. Since the duo's sound was so easy to spot, Burton and Mooney were urged to cut an album's worth of originals and instrumental covers of country hits in late '66—and here they are in all their inimitable glory: corn pickin' and slick slidin' together like nobody's business!

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Addition.......2006-03-22

A lot of times, you only get to hear musicians such as Ralph Mooney and James Burton, when they did session work for somebody's album. Here, you get to hear them uninterrupted by the singer. This allows the listener to really hear how talented these two individuals were/are. There are plenty of licks on this CD to keep anyone busy for awhile. Not to mention that this is a unique CD to have in a collection.

Two instrumental country greats.......2005-09-29

This is a great snapshot of late-'60s country, especially the "Bakersfield" sound created by Burton, Buck Owens and carried on today by Dwight Yoakum. No fancy strings or choirs here, just straight ahead Telecaster pickin' by Burton and cryin' steel guitar by Mooney. This is the way country music is supposed to sound, my friends. Completely the opposite of what you hear on country radio, today.

My favorite track on the disc is "Corn Pickin'", but they are all great and are the perfect showcase for this duo's talent. I wish country today sounded like this. If you like no B.S., bare bones country, give this disc a try.

Ground Zero for The Bakersfield Sound of the 60's.......2005-03-27

This album was my bible for tele playing. Both Ralph and James were the rulers of the tele and steel, as far as I was concerned. Nobody played like them..nobody!
Recorded at the Capitol Records Tower in the mid 60's, this album, while perhaps sounding corny to some, laid down a true blueprint for west coast country playing.
Burton's dobro (both fretted and with slide) transends good taste and originality, while Ralphs one-of-a-kind steel guitar weaves its way around the great selection of songs.
James and Ralph helped establish a sound that put LA on the map as a true contender for west coast country music hit recording. These guys were simply the best at their ax..and this album captures then in their prime. I highly reccomend this CD. It sits on my studio shelf as a reminder of it's influence on my playing.
JOhn Beland
Flying Burrito Brothers
Austin Texas
www.johnbeland.com

Average customer rating:

Way Out Country....

Corn Pickin' and Slick Slidin'
James Burton & Ralph Mooney
Manufacturer: See for Miles
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000011AL
Release Date: 1994-12-16

Tracks:

Columbus Stockade Blues
I'm A Lonesome Fugitive
The Texas Waltz
My Elusive Dreams
It's Such A Pretty World Today
Corn Pickin'
Moonshine
Your Cheatin' Heart
Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)
Spanish Eyes
There Goes My Everything
Sneaky Strings

Customer Reviews:

Way Out Country...........2002-10-25

I may be going overboard, I would probably give this record 4.5 stars but I still love it dearly. As the other reviewer said it definately show alot of Owens influence, but it also treads some interesting ground. There are some really interesting and memorable arrangements/melodies in here. My personal favorite cut is "The Texas Waltz" which I believe Mooney wrote, they got a wah-wah lead guitar! That must have been pretty daring for country music in the late 60's! It reminds me of what groups like the Byrds were doing at the time by combining sort of "psychedelic" sounds with traditional country arrangements. All in all, any fan of good guitar and steel guitar pickin, or anyone who wants to hear country music from a different point of view need this record!

Average customer rating:

Corn Pickin & Slick Slidin
Burton/Mooney
Manufacturer: See For Miles Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000BP1O
Release Date: 2002-02-25

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