A Conversation With Lloyd Green (Part 2)

In Part 2 of the series, Paul sits down with pedal steel guitar legend Lloyd Green to talk guitars, techniques, recording and philosophies of playing.
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[@stevekhan7790]

Even since i first heard Charley Pride Live @ Panther Hall ["IN PERSON"(RCA)] in 1969 with Lloyd Green on pedal steel, I have been a huge fan of his playing. Now, having had the immense pleasure of listening to Lloyd speaking so beautifully with Paul Franklin, and sharing so much about his own history, the history of the instrument, the music - what an incredible pleasure and resource this must be for everyone - but especially pedal steel players and fans. To hear two of the greats speaking with such reverence for the work, the music, the expression of emotions through music is simply priceless. I enjoyed these two hours more than I can possibly express. I went to iTunes and bought "Venus Moon" right away!!! Thanks to Lloyd and Paul for sharing this with all of us!!!

[@Docsjeff]

1000% Agreed!

[@robstewart5995]

I had the Panther Hall album,a bunch of buddy's, a bunch of lloyds and I dabbled at steel for a few years in 1974. Lloyd and buddy were My absolute favorites. I remember searching hard for a Lynn Anderson album in the 1960s where Lloyd played on Rocky top, some of the fastest picking he ever did. He had such a fast right hand and blocking. Mr green,. I hope you'll do an extensive interview on the history of country music recording in the 1960s. You're One of the few that can tell that story. I was recently went to Nashville for the first time and went to studio b, I looked at the top of the owen Bradley quantsont hut, RCA A, The old Mercury studio. It was fascinating to think of all the music in history in that area. By the way, If anyone has a 1974 blonde single neck Sho-Bud With an Emmons Volume pedal Attached and a Emmons pick-up, Three pedals and 2 knee levers, Let me know.

[@Gently469]

I took lessons from Buddy Charleton in the middle seventies and though it was a fun hobby, I didn't have the drive like my high school mates Bruce Bouton and Bucky Baxter, who I bought my Sho-Bud Pro I from and dearly wish I'd hung onto. Good luck in your quest!@@robstewart5995

[@alpinestyle1]

Wow, this is a masterclass on not just steel playing but musicianship in general!

[@alanwood5857]

That was excellent, there's an obscure song by Gene MacLennan on his 1970 debut album called "Face In The Mirror" that Lloyd Green plays on that I really enjoy.

[@kenbyng1284]

The wealth of information divulged by Paul and Lloyd in these two interviews is priceless. I will play these two recordings for as long as I live.

[@Gently469]

Two of the absolute masters of the steel guitar and it doesn't feel like false modesty in the least. At the top of their game and as humble as can be. I'm so glad Paul has done this rare interview with Lloyd Green.

[@Buck__420]

Llyod is awesome . Hearing him play that is soulful .

[@3Bender]

Can we now please get Lloyd Green and Paul McCartney to play that country music set?

[@stevew270]

The things that Lloyd did throughout his career were nothing short of genius!

[@joepalooka2145]

Lloyd Green isn't just a great steel player, he is first and foremost a great musician. He understands and plays music on the highest level in a classical virtuoso sense. He is a true master of theory, technique, rhythm, the physical properties of his instrument, and all the other fundamentals that allow him to express him himself emotionally and artistically on the very highest plane. Only a few players get to that level.

[@TR-yi8up]

I just want to offer a very minor correction…Lloyd Green isn’t just a great musician, he’s an even better human being.

[@CARDINAL701]

These are pearls here, folks; you don't very often get to hear masters like these two discuss in detail how their minds work when it comes to this instrument and how they approach their work. Kudos to the people who posted this. Thanks.

[@v4Bill]

Thank you Paul for both recording this and making it publicly available. What a treasure trove of talent and experience.

[@CalNeva]

Wonderful conversation and insights. In many ways I consider Lloyd Green to have that special tone and touch like Jerry Byrd had that originate from the heart and soul and then jumps out from the steel guitar.

[@verycrankyperson]

Thank you both for all you've done for steel guitar and music.

[@beemerscoot8851]

I finally took the time to watch these videos and I have to say I am awe struck, flabbergasted, choked up and teary eyed. When does part 3 come out?

[@ModernMusicMasters]

Soon!

[@jimshannon8520]

I just don’t know if there will ever be steel players like these guys ever again, awesome! You guys are the best of the best!

[@PHCBILL]

Absolutely an awesome conversation/interview. Lloyd, and I are the same age, so I remember a lot of what he talks about, the birth,explosion of pedals, the deciding what to put where, the first Sho-Bud, etc. Very interesting and informative, thanks to Paul for putting this together.

[@everttromp3876]

Great musicians on pedal steel guitar.. Amazing

[@martinlehfeldt6916]

thank you Paul for this interview! Lloyd green is a total musical genius. his music is all ways fresh and as a steel player he boggles the mind. how does he get all thoughs notes. for so long it was hard to get any info on how he approached the instrument. thank you

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

Been waiting for part 2!!! I'll be signing up within the next couple weekz!!!

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

As a matter of fact, I may sign up today! Paul is such a great talent PLUS he is a super nice guy! From what I can tell from the samples, this course is the next best thing to sitting with him in a room and learning..... actually it's better because you get more Information than you could ever get in 1 sit down with him PLUS you can go back and go over the topics as often as you need to master the material. I know it's a business thing, but in all reality, Paul didnt HAVE TO do the course..... but you can tell he has a real love for the PSG..... so much that he WANTS to share his knowledge with other players! I for one am very thankful for the chance to peel in Paul's brain!

[@DavesWorld76]

Cincinnati Steel Guitar I got Paul's course and its honesty the best thing I could have done for myself. I still sound horrible but at least now I know what I'm doing wrong, before was just a guessing game. The c6th tuning is really what I'm looking to learn and the course has helped considerably in understanding both tunings.

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

I did sign up that day! Love it! I'm still not great but I'm working hard at it and practicing RIGHT!

[@johncoffman2703]

very well done outstanding

[@ronshalita]

Both of these guys are so nice... either one of them could have been my best friend in real life!

[@bakkenbakker1023]

Informative .. Nice ..

[@jasonstacey9460]

I'd love to hear a conversation with Chris Scruggs. Or any other non pedal player you can find.

[@joehayward7608]

Paul McCartney! Let's get a Wings reunion tour with Lloyd!

[@robertwood6238]

Paul, Bobby Black is still alive and well, and living in Manteca, Calif. He played, as I'm sure you know with Barbra Mandrell also for a short stint. And, was a student of the steel guitar with the "at home" lessons the same as you took. I think it would be nice if you or someone interviewed him before he's gone also. Bobby has a lot of good stories to tell, when he played for asleep at the wheel, and a lot of the days when country rock was really popular. You know he played all the racing car effects on "Hot Rod Lincoln"?

[@everttromp3876]

Lot records.. Faron Young... Lloyd on Steel

[@donaldcouchie646]

24:01 I Can See Clearly Now \

[@DRAGLINE-PICTURES]

32:42

[@shobud7561]

LDG ? What's the D in the logo stand for ?

[@ModernMusicMasters]

"Thinking of a model name, Lloyd says, “I sat down with David and we came up with the LDG, instead of LLG, Green’s actual initials. “I told him, ‘Anytime in the future, tell them it stands for “David.” When they ask me I’m gonna tell ’em that stands for Dot.” Sho-Bud catalogs would bill it their “Lloyd Green” model with the LDG name." www.vintageguitar.com/3683/lloyd-green/

[@shobud7561]

Modern Music Masters Thank you very interesting....

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

Ronnie Sellers I often assumed it was Lloyd's middle Initial, lol

[@shobud7561]

Cincinnati Steel Guitar I also thought it was Lloyd's middle initial , but ive been told its David Jackson which makes sense. Or like Lloyd says " Dot " ...