Sweet Memories

[@buck546]

I love the steel guitar it was as the signature instrument of country music for decades. In my opinion country music lost it's soul when it moved away from the steel guitar. When country music is played on a steel you hear the soul of the song crying out.

[@tedmcclaren9335]

K I totally agree the country music today is really lacking Country needs a steel, country style piano and fiddle. All three or at least one of three listed instruments.

[@haroldschroeder6466]

there is something about a crying steel guitar at the hands of a master that no other instrument can duplicate.simply beautiful!!----harold -from ontario canada

[@jerryvandyke9216]

Totally agree Harold AYR . ONTARIO

[@elanepepin5366]

Oh, to be able to slow dance with my sweetie again..but he's been gone 23 yrs..thank you David for bringing back those memories, even if they sometimes hurt. Love you and what you do.

[@richardobdeijn4241]

Just dance to this tune..he will be dancing with you..

[@Avacarho]

I’m so sorry for your loss. For me, hearing someone play a pedal steel guitar brings back memories of my dad playing his pedal steel guitar back in the late 70s. He could hear a song once and play along with the entire song. It was the most beautiful thing watching and hearing him play. My daddy’s been gone 21 years now, and these songs bring back the memories.

[@wallamboklahong9125]

@@Avacarho I too feel loss of my Dad too, he was good at playing n love singing.

[@tedmcclaren9335]

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[@AG-gq8zw]

😥

[@ivab4767]

Beautiful. Dont ever take for granted your talent. 6 years ago, My brother a very well known musician that played a steel, electric guitar, bass, hominica, passed away of lue gharigs desease,. he's in Heaven now, but oh what I would give to hear him once again. But on the other hand where he is now, I would not bring him back to this awful world it has become.. Enjoy your gift God gave you while you have it. Always thank God for it. Im Thankful & blessed everyday for the talent I have as well. I play Organ, Piano, bass, accordian. Im #4 musician out of 18 in my family that all play by ear & we all play in church.

[@BubbaRRNC]

When they took the steel out of Country music, they turned it into pop, heres proof. l could listen to this 24 - 7. Thanks...

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Henry Pulley; I'm with you 110% Sir. There's nothing like a fiddle and a steel guitar to make a good country song great. I ❤ me some good ol' steel guitar playing in any song but, especially country music. Thanks for sharing this video. Stan

[@sapinahok734]

Nyaring

[@JP-20s]

I'm with you 100% this is true country music, I 💖love the sound of it..

[@billbrown8006]

Yes I agree this is great music

[@miemiegrobler2195]

I still have my Dads kitaar, and need some lessons, any tutotials available? I am in south africa. Kitaar almost 80 years old

[@dougmathes5715]

I have played this over and over and it never gets old. Simply fantastic. If you don't like old steel guitar music then you ain't country, simple as that! Go get in your pickup with your designer jeans on and your 6 pack of Busch light and just shut up and keep on driving till you find some more yuppies who don't know country from the hole in their asses then go find a place to do what yall do and leave us country folks to the real country music. But sadly that's where we are 2day.

[@drjazzisme]

He's world class,thats why we want to keep him here.Dave can play anything.makes the Ole steel guitar cry and brings tears to your eyes,pure magic...

[@BarredCoast0]

I live in Nashville and I can't find music this good anywhere! Please never stop!

[@bobvincent4841]

I can listen to hours of this, with great enjoyment, but only get into a minute of "new country" songs, ANY of them, and shut them OFF. Can't stand today's garbage. Thank you, the steel playing artists of the world!

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

This performance is soothing for the heart in these troubled days. Thank you. Greetings from Brazil.

[@tiadina5055]

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[@tiadina5055]

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[@ritasantos9750]

I could listen to steel guitars all day long. It calms me and relaxes me. I even listened to it when I can’t sleep. I love it! ❤️

[@andrewrolls2080]

One of the most evocative pieces from the pedal-steel guitar, that I have heard…. So sensitively played…. No lyrics required!.. the sound says it all. It brings tears to my eyes every time… they’re flowing as I write. Thanks for this gem from your repertoire, David.. I love it.

[@wrsdes]

Here in Sri Lanka the talented players of this great instrument may be a handful. Hope this greatness will prevail here too as in your country

[@nihalperera9978]

The best player was Patrick Denipitiya. A student of maestro Sunil Santha.

[@gailbowman1690]

So wonderful David, sweet memories of family get togethers and fine country music. Always great to watch your videos!

[@polikwaptiwache397]

I certainly agree with everyone's comment about the steel just belongs in TRUE COUNTRY MUSIC. No two ways about it. Thanks for uploading beautiful sounding Country Music.

[@thomaskuzyk9802]

😀😀😀 LIKE YOUR COMMENT THE COUNTRY TIGERS CANADA

[@calypsonotch3953]

If everybody would light a cigar and listen to this, it would solve a lot of problems in the world today

[@Wayne1952]

Glad to hear some great steel playing, My brother in law "Dale Wagner" was a great one, we lost him in 2005, I'm glad I got to play with him for a few years, love the steel.

[@Jessica15747]

There is something indescribably beautiful and sad at the same time about a crying steel guitar. This is absolutely subliminal and heavenly.

[@inverted311]

Thought maybe you would like to hear this again… All the best, God Bless 🙏

[@johnhipp604]

Love this song

[@willie-vj4ms]

Yes it is jesse

[@fintonking7525]

Absolutely agreed. It's the perfect medium that transfers tranquil and peaceful emotions from player to listener.

[@jerryjohnson701]

I never get tired of listening to this! Simply incredible sound, song and incredibly played.

[@Docsjeff]

Yes,Anyone that ever hears this will be back many many times over.Perfectly Played.

[@johnhipp604]

Reminds me of someone

[@kellykorf2858]

Mm😅

[@royreynolds108]

As I listen to this June 3, 2020 I am crying from so many memories. This is not the first time I have heard this song or him playing.

[@janicemullins4686]

Roy Reynolds Why do memories hurt so much? When we live them we are just living.

[@royreynolds108]

@@janicemullins4686 True we are just living. I was remembering the memories of my wife & me while I could not see or be with her since March 13, 2020 and our 49th anniversary was May 22, 2020. I got to see and be with her again on Nov 6, 2020 and she didn't seem to recognize me but on Nov 13, 2020 she did recognize me and for that I am very happy.

[@royreynolds108]

We celebrated our 50th anniversary on May 22, 2021, and I lost her on July 8, 2021. She is in heaven and I will get to see her again.

[@waynehorsburgh8616]

Fantastic sound and style, I love listening to Dave play the steel. Cheers from Wayne in Australia.

[@danny52ist]

my hats off to all steel guitar players who have a special talent & feeling for the instrument, they bring music alive in a special way

[@tiaancloete5133]

This was one of my dad's favorites, he loved hawain steel guitar music RIP DAD.

[@bplayer47]

Almost brings a tear to the eye. So haunting yet so beautiful

[@pierluigibelcaro9950]

I literally ADORE this wonderful music 😊 ... I would listen to it for hours and hours and hours and never get tired ... All my deepest respect and my sincere congratulations, dear Friend, you really play the way only an Angel would ...

[@Docsjeff]

One of the prettiest steel tunes I’ve ever heard.His “touch” has so much to do with that Wonderful tone. Thanks for recording this and sharing it with the world.

[@maverickdallas100]

That is one gorgeous looking and sounding Sho-Bud, and you really breathe life into it! Keep up the fabulous work, Dave. This is what real music is all about.

[@ludicrous7044]

There is NOTHING like Sweet Memories on a peddle steel - and NEVER will be!!😭🥲😹

[@mperrin68]

I love that song. Love listening to Dave Hartley. I loved to listen to the pedal steel since I was a kid. Little did I know that our son would play a steel one day. He's good too. Another son is learning.

[@mikesims1075]

Absolutely perfect! It amazes me, how many folk ave no idea what a Steel guitar is! Thank you, for sharing this!

[@StatenCooper-ss5ru]

This was so beautiful I was looking for. Someone to play some music on a steel guitar but I didn't think it was going to be like this beautiful thank you so much you brighten up mine day love it so much

[@chuck22348]

David, my good friend, if I wasn't absolutely addicted to your steel picken' before, your rendition of this song has removed any doubts there might have been. David, you bring so much joy to so many ears. So much of the "Music" we hear today just leaves our ears bleeding. We owe you so much more than we will ever be able to pay you. You are such a generous man to share your sweet music with us. I believe I speak for everyone when I say thank you so much. Your Number One Fan, Sacramento Chuck

[@Junior-jw1bb]

It took me a while to learn this song but it’s a beautiful piece.

[@paulshuler5512]

Excellent,as good as it gets. I am so happy to hear real country sounds.

[@MaruisCoetzee]

This is so romantic ❤😢🎶🥰😍🤩😘😻😢

[@MaruisCoetzee]

Love is caering❤

[@sixthstreetband]

No instrument like this for feelings. Love to hear Dawn Sears sing this song. RIP to a beautiful lady with a beautiful voice.

[@lucioantunes3673]

Music like this, will always play in our hearts ... even with the passing of the centuries .

[@arnoldaviles8316]

Just beautiful thanks for sharing this amazing music...

[@chuck22348]

Davey my friend, I just can not get enough of this song. You most definitely hit it out of the park with this song. You truly are a master musician. It just don't get no better than a well played "crying steel guitar." That is when they sound their best. Your Cyber-Buddy, and biggest fan, Sacramento Chuck

[@jerrymcjunkin8398]

Doug God bless you and family take you thru your life peacefully ❤!!++😊

[@daisyflowers9334]

I wonder what Dave Hartley is doing these days?.. I haven't seen any current videos. The Steel Guitar used to define Country Music. It is what set it apart. What a great thing we can come to KZbin and enjoy it now. I can listen to Dave's steel guitar for hours.

[@sandravonstowver8592]

Sweetest my choice most of the time I listen to steel guitar music which is mostly daily. My steel guitar-playing husband passed away this year and I sure miss them both. Just gorgeous

[@joluttringer4450]

Marvelous ! Advice to all Country Music Fans : the Purchase of David Hartley CD'S is a Must ! JO LUTTRINGER (France)

[@LarryGenePate]

Oh my ever time I hear your beautiful music,I swear it touches my heart,your gentle about you,touches souls everywhere!!How magnificent you truly are Dave!!I thank you so many times in my listening!Please keep the wonderful work up you do!! WOW!!!!!

[@invoxicated]

This song reminds me of my Mom. God rest her soul. I play it at the cemetery when I visit her.

[@akaMyThought]

Much Love

[@timwilliams9443]

David Hartley that is the best Pedal steel playing I've heard in a long long time Thank you Tim Williams Clanton Alabama U. S. A.

[@geoffaugustat7650]

I first heard this music in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor Naval Base EJs Country Music Band 1994. loved it ever since. Keep on making the beautiful music.

[@DannyBill71]

"Murder was committed on music row" when they took the steel guitar out! Love this stuff, Dave! You are amazing!

[@bruceg1845]

just think of "Apartment # 9" what a guitar

[@ve2um]

Just listened to "One of these days" from Pink Floyd... The potential of Steel Guitar is endless... Thank you sooo much for the music... Sooooo Country !!!

[@MO-vp1il]

I can listen to this for hours,beautiful, why dont country musicians use steel nay more? I wish the good Lord had given me this ability

[@countryhamop4580]

Supposedly the young-uns didn't like the twang which is why we don't hear it much anymore. But I'm with you and wish the Good Lord had blessed me with the talent to play it as well. Guess when the two of us get to Heaven we can ask ol' St. Pete for pedal steels instead of harps.

[@andrewrolls2080]

Absolutely gorgeous!❤️

[@mcav3270]

Such talents, the way this tune is played by the 'expert', brings tears forth, so relaxing, so calming. Enjoying

[@billyjohnesterhuizen6340]

SO BEAUTIFUL ..MY WIFE'S UNCLE, FRIKKIE CRONJE, ALSO WAS A GREAT HAWAIN GHITAAR PLAYER AND WAS FAMOUS AROUND THE WORLD. HE PASSED AWAY QUIT A LONG TIME AGO BUT I STILL CAN HEAR HISRE .CORDINGS. YOU ARE BLESSED MY FRIEND AND KEEP ON PLAYING.

[@1daltizer]

It is a beautiful song. And he plays it perfect. Thank you for sharing.

[@frantiskagondorcinova6953]

Děkuji moc za okouzlující písně! Moc se mi líbily! Mám moc ráda muziku! Musím Vás opustiti na nějaká čas! Mějte se SUPER!👌👍👋🤵🏻🎸posílám Vám kytaru neboť ten Váš nástroj tak skoro vypadal akorát že leží! ♥️🤔🤗🙋

[@frantiskagondorcinova6953]

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[@Aspengaming-12345]

As Ive stated before I’m awestruck at how well you know your way around a steel guitar! Something we haven’t seen in 30 years but your honestly one of the best I’ve ever heard never give up this passion of yours

[@trobb32]

I'm no idiot but I don't have the vocabulary to descibe the feeling I just got from that...thank you is about all I can say

[@inverted311]

Thought maybe you would like to hear this again.... All the best, God Bless 🙏

[@joealan1642]

You can’t get any better than that, beautiful song and beautifully played.

[@carlsaterfiel8374]

From Mississippi good. As it play. And

[@tombone3603]

A good steel is supposed to make you cry, and yours does EVERY time....love it. wish there were more steel in country music now, but it's all went poppish, hsrdly a steel to be found, such a shame

[@lanslay7342]

Absolutely beautiful and very beautifully done!!💕👏👍👏👍✝️✝️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️🇱🇷💓

[@sgriggstn]

No one could do this justice like the beautiful Dawn Sears. We miss you lady.

[@mdirector49]

Beautiful! I love to hear someone who can play a steel like that! Brings back a lot of old memories!

[@jazzydog]

Sooo beautiful!!! I can listen to this for the whole day.

[@kenmesa8435]

purest sound of Heaven!!!!!!! tears all over! well done , man

[@franksledge5368]

In my opinion one of the GREATEST INSTRUMENTS EVER. I NEVER get tired of hearing a goog steel player. Frank Sledge

[@pauljames5914]

How could anyone not like this video. It made me cry that I sold my sho bud..

[@Larry30102]

I could listen to this all day. Thanks so much for posting this vid.

[@วันชัยสุวรรณะ-ม7ข]

The music is very nice

[@ireneprouten4491]

Made me cry ! Brought back a lot if good memories from when i was married but my hubby has been gone for a lot if years !

[@mrdaleowen1]

this is one beautiful country song.

[@MarthaMarcum]

So beautiful.

[@WestlandAdventures]

I lost my mom and I regret not learning how to play the steel for her. She loved the steel. GOD forgive me for not spoiling her the way I should have!

[@ludicrous7044]

Two years ago my wife died of brain tumors and one of our favorite songs is Sweet Memories. I clicked on it in KZbin knowing how it would affect me. I got a box of tissues and made it thru it. Thank you David for recording this song. To Westland Adventures: I'm sure your Mom would understand it takes many years to play steel like David.

[@Cliff2548]

One of the most heartfelt steel Guitar tunes I've heard, I love it!

[@mcav3270]

His choice of tune + playing it so well brought forth long buried....good memories, some sad ones tho'.

[@michellarbuisson9680]

un tour du monde avec une telle mélodie super music country....fan belgum

[@Royalruby2]

Beautiful music never heard Steel Guitar before love it and David Hartley is the greatest

[@ivanpainter357]

MR DAVE I;M BACK STILL LOVEYOUR MUSIC SWEET MEMORIES ESPECIALLY WHEN CONNIE SMITH SINGS MARTY OUGHT TO GIVE HER TON S MONEY JUST TO GET TO HEA R HER SING ANYTIME IVAN FROM ILLINOIS.

[@Bukorpioper]

Music is so nice to hear when we stay alone and far away from problems.

[@CarlosCassartelliPreysler]

FOR SURE IM AGREE ABOUT IT

[@andrewlineberger7544]

Me right now

[@JP-20s]

I'm so with you 100💯 l love this music..👋👋👋😷😷😷👍👍👍👍

[@roybdaman]

Dave, Ive been listening to you for years and have played with some great players in my time. I have to say that your style of steel picking is the most enjoyable I have ever heard. A true pleasure. _ Roy Martin, Sandusky, Ohio USA

[@PastorWmAFagle]

Chilling love...Crying time again.

[@Harrzack]

Very sweet sounds! ❤ love the pedal steel 😊

[@anacats502]

Cerre mis ojos para escuchar esta hermosa melodia que calma el corazon..... a los pocos segundos ya me estaban corriendo lagrimas. Que don tan maravilloso. Dios lo bendiga.

[@karenwillis8351]

Sweet memories indeed of my 80s show Airwolf and actors sadley not with us any more season 1 to 3 only jean left who played kate i just said a pray for them up there and spook you popped up with this amazing but

[@jmartin9785]

Thanks David ! Out of sight ! ! 🌈

[@shermanhathaway631]

Love the camera looking down on the neck, played and sounds great!

[@Countrynz]

Such beautiful music Dave. I can listen to your sounds all day. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@rickeybullington68]

I could listen to him play allday and night .hes so good .

[@AuntCare2]

LOVED THIS!!! I've never heard you play before but I do like the sound of a steel guitar and you've done an awesome job. Really enjoyed!!!

[@tamikoestomo3275]

Terrific! The best rendition of this song I've heard!!👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

[@artdrader1526]

Always a blessing and a emotional lift to an appreciative Canadian. Love it!

[@bmt9927]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@eboo4244]

My son, who just turned 6, has been listening to this at bedtime every night since he was 4!

[@peterspeets9950]

Maybe a talented musician in future who knows?

[@eboo4244]

I would love that! My Dad is a talented guitar player so hopefully it’s in his genes (it just skipped a generation!).

[@brianzaborowski2724]

Dave on steel is the definition of heaven!

[@ionawhite967]

Sweet Memories of my precious Son ,lost him at the age of 20-yeàrs❤😢😢😢❤

[@logowatchman]

That is such a beautiful version of a great song. It was played with such feeling. Thank you sir.

[@katecohu3107]

The steel guitar is the most beautiful instrument I’ve ever had to listen to it really helps you to relax I’d recommend it to anyone ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Romans--bo7br]

The "cleanest" and one of, if not the finest pedal steel players of all time!! It's been nearly 5 years now... since you "upped and walked away", Dave.... "Where" Are You? I know you're still among the breathing.... would have been nice, if you would have at least put out a short video to "say good-bye" to all your many thousands of fans around the world.

[@marionrobertson3895]

Dave this music is heavenly I just love it wow beautiful. Thanks bless you.

[@jamesblack9154]

im a life long country music fan.i thought I had heard it all until I heard this guy play. I don't know what words to use to describe this sound,but ilove it .love it I set and sing with it .the best ive ever heard

[@richardskola6982]

The words that come to my mind are these: Why haven't I heard of this guy before? He's as good as any and better than many.

[@peteriti3507]

Ricky 4james black

[@gloriakelly430]

Love it

[@ofashoraya6415]

Lll film jamandulu

[@bettycadwallader3367]

Love this Stelle Guitar music can liste n to it for hours .

[@karenmcbride1264]

Very nice! Best advice, "Don't look back".❤🌞⚘

[@tomd7279]

There is no other like you I have ever heard, nobody, fantastic, from and old southern boy from Georgia Mountains, Love ya Man

[@Redhackle]

Just lovely.

[@ginnydirenzo9461]

I LOVE MUSIC AND THIS IS ONE OF A KIND IT IS SO RELAXING THANK YOU MR.HARTLEY ID LOVE TO HAVE YOUR MUSIC IS A CD

[@dav1099]

yes sir, thats some buckle polishing music right there, used to hit the VFW on Friday nights and dance the night away was a blast. Sure miss those days.