Curly and Jimmy, Working man blues Jan 15

[@marcdavid5701]

I had been playing steel for nearly 20 years when I moved from California to Nashville. I went to the Musicians Union to get oriented. There was a hand-lettered card posted on the bulletin board there that said, "Steel Guitar lessons. Call Curly (615) xxxxxxx" I called, and when he answered I said, "My name is Marc. Am I speaking to Curly?" "This is him." " Curly CHALKER????" "Yeah. What can I do fer ye?" He was quite a character. I took a few lessons from him, but he was ill and became even sicker, often needing to cancel appointments Shortly thereafter, he died. I was a privilege to know and learn from him

[@unclejessie]

RIP Jimmy Capps, The world loves you.

[@rogerwatson8718]

Two of the greatest musicians who ever sat behind an instrument.

[@stringbender57]

Jimmy and Curly, both smooth as glass! Two super pickers I always admired. Thanks for posting this clip. It brings back such good memories of when country music was COUNTRY!

[@anngardner6408]

Talk about gifted. These are so very gifted. 👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@jefflampert6336]

Curly - an utterly unique and devastating style. Incredibly musical and technically killer way of playing a steel guitar.

[@boblee6477]

One of my favorite songs to pick to this day. Such a fun song to play. These two played it well as always.

[@mslindafreeman]

Such a pleasure to listen to Chalker play steel! Such a nice man and Great player!

[@HippyHillbillie]

It doesn't get any better than this.

[@larrycoble725]

Jimmy Gilmer and the fireballs sugar shack

[@WearyCowboy]

Man is Chalker amazing👏🔥. So smooth & tasteful.

[@walknsteel]

He's a round peg in a world of square holes, makes his own rules as he plays.

[@davidhalverson6335]

Great, just wonderful music. Some of the best Pickers ever.

[@brianhelle7064]

What a great tribute to the late great Merle Haggard. Merle was picking (in heaven) also. Awesome job

[@jsilence418]

Just loves me some well played country Telecaster. wicked steel player and don't down play that great tight rhythm section.

[@skipeb3]

Very cool. And dig the Ampeg Baby Bass!

[@kennewman2166]

Chalker, a musicians joy, but JIMMY CAPPS , GOD BLESS , HERE IN 2017 STILL HOOKED UP WITH THE FINEST. Stay tuned, kenxqed♫

[@walknsteel]

Jimmy has had a rare sideman career. His talent speaks for itself and he is a well-rounded-do-it-all-kind of guy that has stood the test of time and changing music fads over the years.

[@walknsteel]

Most every steel player plays like somebody else, but nobody plays like Curly. He had his own world and was the only occupant.

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@firefighter390]

Another example of some mighty fine pickin'

[@teleuser]

Nice Tele with the benders.

[@EricEllis-b2m]

I think Bigsby made and sold those "benders" as Palm Pedals. I think that's what they called them. Jimmy had a set on his Les Paul too.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Sweet :)

[@ztahs]

Chalker was from another planet musically. Nobody like him..

[@dennisworkmansr.714]

Why?

[@kevindean1327]

That's the sh*t!!!

[@orbodman]

Only Curly would play that solo on the C6

[@carlarodgers5011]

orbodman. Nope

[@orbodman]

Gees you're strict Carla. Ok....MOST people would reach for the E9 neck on that song.

[@GracePelly-wd7rr]

That one time Merle Haggard didn’t show up

[@玉井昇-w7t]

素晴らしい

[@Clydelame]

Curly on C6.

[@lisaspears6380]

Oh how sweet. Jimmy and Curly looks to be about in their 20s. Didn't Curly have his C neck on top? I believe he did but i am sure i will be corrected if not....

[@walknsteel]

Curly was probably late 30s or early 40s on this show, and yes, his C6 neck was on the front. Jimmy was probably a good 10 years younger than Curly and he is till with us. Curly left us 20 years ago near the age of 67 or so.

[@lisaspears6380]

My meeting Curly for first time I was on the roster at the SSGC in 83. He had no wrinkles it seemed..lol..but i was fortunate enough to meet all my fav steel players and play for them. Curly was a great inspiration in my beginner years. He.s the reason my daddy could not get me off the C neck and practice my E neck. Always my 1st love, the C6..Thanks for the info Gary..!!

[@walknsteel]

@@lisaspears6380 Lisa, I first heard Curly on the "Travis" album in 1962. He was the reason I switched from the guitar to the steel. I have a long list of favorites, but he is still the top of the list. I ordered a new MSA in 1975, and the C6 was on the front(copy cat). still wish I still had that one. Lisa, thank you.

[@lisaspears6380]

@@walknsteel well you copy cat you..lol.. Chalker was a changer for both of us. that's nice, have you got any C6 recordings I can here? I would like to hear you play if your a Chalker protege..so send me some music Gary..

[@walknsteel]

@@lisaspears6380 Lisa, just because I had a MSA Classic with the necks switched, that's just for my choice of neck location. In the early 80's I did a album session with a Gospel group. One instrumental they did was, "Meeting In The Air." I gave it my best Dr. Chalker style I could. When they mixed it down, I was down as the mixing person didn't like my hero. We went back and made him remix for the final pressing. That was a long time ago. End of story. Thank you.

[@Ethanthesharkganne]

Sounds like Grateful Dead a bit.. Am i crazy??????

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Naw, Greatful Dead likely tried sounding like them. Remember Jerry Garcia had country & old time music roots. He even played steel on the Crosby, Stills, Nash recording of "Teach Your Children".

[@troyelliott390]

✔

[@Jamesdylandean]

Before Jimmy being promoted to Sheriff, evidently. hehehehehehe