Ghost Riders in the Sky - steel guitar

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  • @chuckgilly
    @chuckgilly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Doug, you hit this one out of the ballpark, I could listen to this over and over and not get tired of it. Music that stirs the soul, I have a new appreciation for the Steel Guitar.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks! Glad you like it. 😃

    • @normanchandler831
      @normanchandler831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow

    • @samareshseal.shsvz.9241
      @samareshseal.shsvz.9241 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dougsteel Respected Sir. , Please. Send me some music videos for downloading ! I,m Samaresh. Seal. TH-cam , Calcutta. WB. India. Good afternoon

    • @erkkikuusiniemi1253
      @erkkikuusiniemi1253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jep

    • @bookscheckmout
      @bookscheckmout 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My Dad lost his leg earlier this year and I'm trying to get him into this sport.😉

  • @johnfortes2171
    @johnfortes2171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Doug- just woke up from having my leg amputated from a motorcycle accident - had some Jello then to TH-cam and found beautiful music!! FANTASTIC!!THANK YOU!!!

    • @johnvanegmond1812
      @johnvanegmond1812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good luck to you brother. Peace.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      John, Thank you for your kind comment. I wish you all the best.

    • @stevenf1953
      @stevenf1953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good luck man. May God keep his hands on you while you recover.

    • @davem9445
      @davem9445 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      John just reading about your unfortunate circumstances. Best of luck to the future. And in the future you get back on a bike as soon as possible. May you have a good and healthy recovery. Stay strong....

    • @johnfortes2171
      @johnfortes2171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@davem9445 Dave- Thank You-Iam hoping to ride again but I don't know for sure- although I've been looking at new bikes and I've been waking up and wanting to ride so who knows. Again - Thank You!

  • @odzieo
    @odzieo ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Please never take this video down. Your interpretation is in my top favourites, along with Johnny Cash and Stan Jones

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks! This is one of the first videos I made, 2010. I recorded it on an early iPod, the first one with video capability, so the quality is not the best, but people seem to like it. Thanks again.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bettyclark6886 Wow, thank you, Betty!

  • @michaellynes3540
    @michaellynes3540 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “It's said that the West was built on legends. And that legends are a way of understanding things greater than ourselves. Forces that shape our lives, events that defy explanation. Individuals whose lives soar to the heavens or fall to the earth. This is how legends are born.”

  • @fredkoltz9788
    @fredkoltz9788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    WOW!! Thanks, Doug! There is NO bad version of this song, but this is certainly one of the very best!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Fred! I’m glad you like it 😎

  • @woodstoney
    @woodstoney 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Always a favorite of heirloom Country music. Love that sound. Very nicely played!!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for checking it out!

  • @lovesbriardi
    @lovesbriardi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    At age 76 , this is one of my all time favorite songs and I've never heard a better version than this!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad you like it! 😎🎅🏻🤠

    • @bluegrassgal7856
      @bluegrassgal7856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Long ago at some Shrinner event..out west someplace lol...a "restaurant "...the band played this & lites flashed, thunder cracked...as a headless horseman flashed pasted 2 windows.
      Just sharing.

    • @dennisweifenbach2647
      @dennisweifenbach2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another senior remembers the good ole days.

  • @davidthompson8750
    @davidthompson8750 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    just the greatest sounding instrument, learning to play this after listening to it for 40 years.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I love the steel guitar! Best of luck in your journey of learning.

  • @fstopPhotography
    @fstopPhotography 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was just telling my wife, this is my all time favorite song. You've made the Ghost Riders very happy with your rendition.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s great! Thanks 😎

  • @retiredyeti5555
    @retiredyeti5555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have been listening to your music for over an hour. Mostly the tunes of my youth. Brings back memories unbidden.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for listening! I'm glad the songs bring back memories for you.

  • @b0lakenineone
    @b0lakenineone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'll tell you man I was having a rough day. I came across this by chance and it picked me up a little. My brother used to play and I felt like a kid again just hanging out listening to some one play for fun. Thank you

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s awesome! Glad you like it 😎🙏👍

  • @summerrosesutton3073
    @summerrosesutton3073 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my uncles, now passed away, could really play this instrument. He played this one, plus banjo, flattop, electric guitar and Spanish guitar. Very talented. Oh yeah, he also flew a crop duster Bi-Wing Stearman when he was not busy as he used to say.

  • @TheNo1BandDad
    @TheNo1BandDad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have always loved this song, and your performance lives up to all my expectations. Fantastic job. Thanks for posting.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

  • @mikeprice3064
    @mikeprice3064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this song was introduced by Burl Ives in february 1949, the year i was born and can't count the number of musicians i've heard perform it and still love it every time i hear it. thank you!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! Glad you like it 🤠

  • @joymarshek7574
    @joymarshek7574 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank was great! Took me back to my teenage years riding my horse Cindy bareback, running at a full gallop with the wind blowing in my hair, and the truckers going by honking their horns! Thanks for the memory!!!!!! She was my best friend!!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, what a great image! Thanks for sharing that memory.

  • @normsweet1710
    @normsweet1710 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Doug; sounds as good as I remember it from years ago. Wife ( piano teacher & plays for our church ) came in the room “ so ya found it huh ? I guess it had been a while since I played it off my I phone cast to my big screen TV 😃😉👍❤️. Just keep on keeping on friend. No substitute for the rendition I like best !

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome back! 😎👍

  • @vstrum23
    @vstrum23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That is an incredibly beautiful cover... that guitar sounds heavenly!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I also have a PEDAL STEEL GUITAR version of this song --> th-cam.com/video/5YdHqxTcBfI/w-d-xo.html

  • @brandonduet7771
    @brandonduet7771 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Beautiful! I'm a hardcore heavy metal guitar player but man i have such a high respect for musicians like you. You have a beautiful touch in those fingers. Very talented and i can never get enough of this song.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for checking it out! I’m glad you like it.

  • @guymerritt4860
    @guymerritt4860 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, I used to live in Texas and heard steel guitar all the time and I MISS IT. Thank you Doug for all you do, buddy.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it, Guy!

  • @duradim1
    @duradim1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My respect and taste for the steel guitar is growing because of players like Doug who show us what it can do.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! much appreciated

  • @soldtobediers
    @soldtobediers 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    7 notes can mankind twist to interperet many an inspirational mood...
    but Ghost Riders clears the bonds of earth' fate's like no other when played this clean.

  • @mcav3270
    @mcav3270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree with Mr. Mettler, this tune has been one of my very favorites ever since it was published or heard, Doug, you handle the tune beautifully.

  • @stephenweidner8805
    @stephenweidner8805 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent. One of the best renditions I've heard. Loved your unique touches.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!, I'm glad you like it.

  • @rubegoldburg7841
    @rubegoldburg7841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ohhh Doug .... such a MASTER you ARE with the Steel Guitar and your renditions of ALL the Songs. 👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Rube! Much appreciated. 😎

  • @sledge1960
    @sledge1960 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you hear the old western songs played like this you wonder how it was ever allowed to die out. That's really great picking friend. Wonderful.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

    • @asmrpebbles8749
      @asmrpebbles8749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, yippee ki a, yippee ki oh. 76 yr. .Love this.

  • @tomstclair961
    @tomstclair961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Doug! That was so awesome bro.!!
    Really great job. Love the sound and that song. You did it justice my friend..
    👍✌😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks! 😎

  • @EbenezarGold
    @EbenezarGold 10 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This is the definitive version for my taste. Man,that was slick.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm glad you like it!

    • @solomonstemple3019
      @solomonstemple3019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THE STEEL GUITAR IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PROFOUND INSTRUMENTS JUST LIKE THE ORGAN, AND HARPICORD

  • @michaeldidomenico7
    @michaeldidomenico7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    WOW, I remember growing up, that was one of the best tunes of all times.

  • @sledge1960
    @sledge1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is the Lap Steel Master. It doesn't get any better. Thanks for sharing your talent.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @richa.s9912
    @richa.s9912 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steel guitar 🎸 was always have been original country music and banjo 🪕 equipment for all types of music country music to Pop music and gospel 1940s through 2023 .

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  13 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks, I'm glad you like it. Keep picking... eventually you'll develop your own sound and I'm sure it will be a good sound! Cheers

    • @sharonconnell2510
      @sharonconnell2510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is one of my favorites. Love it more and more

  • @brianwalker1933
    @brianwalker1933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow!! You are a very talented player. I enjoyed you're rendition of this beautiful piece of music.
    Well played.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for listening!

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  12 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thanks! I'm glad you like it.Keep pickin' and lovin' it. You'll devolop your own style in time. Cheers

  • @Ghostwriter69
    @Ghostwriter69 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Someday when I grow up..... I'll play it that good! I'm 66 so maybe by the time I'm 75. LOL. You are the one inspiration I needed to get me playing again.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I'm 66 too. I was 60 when I recorded this video, but I've been playing for a long time. Cheers

  • @tommyvictorbuch6960
    @tommyvictorbuch6960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Virtuoso level. You will never have to worry about going hungry to bed. There'll always be gigs for a great player like you.
    Greetings from Denmark.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Yes, I've been playing steel guitar in bands for almost 50 years. The steel guitar has been my best friend, no doubt about it. Thanks for watching. 😊👍

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I try to get a full tone with a little hint of delay. Sometimes I like an overdriven blues tone, like on my youtube video called "Blues Jam - Lap Steel Guitar" Cheers

  • @vincentcuttitta9979
    @vincentcuttitta9979 9 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Every once in a while I go on a steel guitar TH-cam binge and this is always my first song. Absolutely killer job, man!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Vincent Cuttitta Hey, thanks! I appreciate it.

  • @kathybrowne6056
    @kathybrowne6056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesomely beautiful love the sound of the steel guitar just magic thank you.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! 😊

  • @buck546
    @buck546 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pure steel magic. You certainly put a spell on those strings. Amazing

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Buck, glad you like it! 😎

  • @terryofford4977
    @terryofford4977 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my 4th attempt to make positive comment on the wonderful Steel Guitar, Thank you Doug, nothing can ever replace the 'Country Sound' Many thanks for a great number. Terry Offord Australia

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Terry, I'm glad you like it!

  • @macdaiddavidson8051
    @macdaiddavidson8051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this piece. And played on a wonderful instrument!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Many thanks! 😁

  • @haleiwahi27
    @haleiwahi27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Playing like this is a gift. Great job!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Todd! 😎

  • @johnmettler995
    @johnmettler995 6 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    Awesome, Doug. One of my favorite songs. Just beautiful. Thanks.

  • @mdwoods100
    @mdwoods100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing sings like a steel guitar and you make it sing so very well, thank you.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! 😎

  • @aloisemason3044
    @aloisemason3044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is Awesome ..the rhythem and lyrics are rejoicing and relaxing..Magnificient sound ..I listened to Ghost Riders when growing up..Still sounding great.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening!

    • @aloisemason3044
      @aloisemason3044 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dougsteel thank you for texting.

  • @markarnold8014
    @markarnold8014 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I miss that sound. Thank you for sharing this.........Awesome job!!!!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking it out!

  • @clairelowry9122
    @clairelowry9122 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    always have loved the steel guitar. Love it a little more after discovering this wonder. Thanks!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking it out! 😎

  • @Forevertrue
    @Forevertrue 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent execution of a wonderful arrangement. Great work.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

  • @glenmcgregor3366
    @glenmcgregor3366 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doug, don't know if you've ever heard of this before. Back when I was about 11 (1957) I started taking steel lessons. Now I lived in a small community east of Lost Angeles. Finding the instrument was hard enough, finding a teacher was even harder. Finally found one. I was playing a 6 string Gibson like the one you are playing, and he had me tuning it the same as a regular guitar. I played for about 6
    years. Don't know that I was all that good but it was great for kid

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks great. I wish I started earlier. I started on steel when I was in my early 20s.

    • @glenmcgregor3366
      @glenmcgregor3366 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dougsteel It was a lot more difficult to play than it seems watching you. I had to slant the steel to make certain cords, notes. I think my teacher was as green as I was and he was trying to teach me the way he would teach a new guitar player. There are times I wish I had kept it up. I'm 74 now. Love your music. thanks for sharing.

  • @formerblueberet5621
    @formerblueberet5621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    there is nothing like steel guitar in the hands of the Master an awesome play Thank you for the upload

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! Glad you like it. 😁

  • @bogoto247
    @bogoto247 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great. I like the song and your rendition was spot on. Loved it!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking it out! Glad you like it.

  • @alanrandall49
    @alanrandall49 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Fantastic playing and such a great sound! you are so talented!!!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

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      @albertrobinson1940 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @utah6165
    @utah6165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was one of my favorite songs when I was young! Great!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One of my favs too! Thanks for listening. 😎

  • @fdcentrella0069
    @fdcentrella0069 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it! This was the first song I learned to play back in 1964. A superb rendition, thanks Doug!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Fred Centrella Thanks, I'm glad you like it! I started on guitar is 1964 too. When I heard the Beatles, I was hooked!

    • @mikethorne9942
      @mikethorne9942 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Doug Beaumier. narnry kessel huitarisy

    • @mikethorne9942
      @mikethorne9942 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Mike Thorne barney kessek l

  • @Mel0763
    @Mel0763 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quite possibly the best non-pedal steel playing that I've ever heard. Absolutely awesome playing!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Much appreciated.

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  11 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Thanks! I'm glad you like it. Cheers

  • @3melendr
    @3melendr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Excellant Doug!!! Have always loved this instrumental.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for listening! 😎

  • @MrPatdeeee
    @MrPatdeeee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Doug,
    That was absolutely fabulous. Wow! I have never heard it done so well.
    Keep it up dear person. And may Jesus continue to bless you with talents like this.
    WOW! Love it!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Much appreciated.

    • @DixieDee
      @DixieDee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @pat dee, I agree! Great version.

  • @montanaboy3777
    @montanaboy3777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    HELL YES!! Nailed that puppy! Thank you for sharing this version with us...Nice job!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it! 😎

  • @theverseshed
    @theverseshed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This will show my age . . . I always place this in the same category as 'Apache' . . . a timeless tune that rocks today just like it did all those years ago. Those improvisations, riffs, runs and muted sections are fantastic and so much better than the usual change of key part-way through as an easy way to add interest. 10/10 (again). No, forget that. Have an 11.
    (I play my less fluent version on one of those beauties in the background, except that mine is the thinline model.)

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I’m glad you like it. I have a pedal steel version too.

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  13 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thanks, I'm glad you like it. The version of C6 I use is: (low to high) C, E, G, A , C, E

  • @belindaray7422
    @belindaray7422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so impressed just amazed by your skill

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! Glad you like it 😊

  • @rodneybardin9281
    @rodneybardin9281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have heard many renditions of this song and have played it many times on my organ. Hear many sing and play. I thought your rendition was done very well.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rodney!

    • @adamphillips116
      @adamphillips116 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rodney Bardinq

    • @Grouse2275
      @Grouse2275 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My favorite.....and that says a lot.......

  • @harleymullen9780
    @harleymullen9780 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is one of my favorite old songs. Masterfully done. Thanks

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening!

  • @mcav3270
    @mcav3270 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my VERY FAVORITES!!! He plays that wonderful tune (Ghost Riders in The Sky;) beautifully!!! Excellent!!!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! Glad you like it. 😎

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  11 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hello, I didn't know that Hagstrom made lap steels. I had a Hagstrom guitar back in the 1970s. Made in Sweden, I believe. Thanks

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  11 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Here's what I use: E .014, C .017, A .020p, G .024w, E .030, C .036
    I buy individual strings by gauge from my local music store.

    • @matthewzoony3847
      @matthewzoony3847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doug very nice and great sound would love to try that one. day Is that backing track available anywhere?

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@matthewzoony3847 Thanks, I recorded this 10 years ago and I no longer have the backing track. It was done on the band-in-a-box program and was played through a separate amp in the room.

    • @matthewzoony3847
      @matthewzoony3847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Doug no worries understood

    • @nonperson9825
      @nonperson9825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dougsteel hey im not trying to be negative but cant u just do all this on electric guitar? Trying to figure out what im missing about lap steel

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@nonperson9825 Yes, most of what I'm playing here can be played on electric guitar, but the lap steel allows for smooth slides (of the bar) with nice sustain. It's a slightly different sound than standard guitar.

  • @impossibleexperiments
    @impossibleexperiments 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is great, love the steel guitar as an instrument.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😎🙏👍

  • @FluidRat
    @FluidRat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that run halfway through, legit sounds like there's a delay pedal on and it's perfect.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! yes, I used a Boss delay pedal on this one. Can’t believe this video is 10 years old now. 😎

  • @vikkinicholson2300
    @vikkinicholson2300 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my absolute favorite song.....takes me back to my grandparents where they had a recording of it in their home. Vaughn Monroe's vocal of this was awesome.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! I'm glad the song brings back memories for you.😊

  • @michaelangelo8139
    @michaelangelo8139 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Outstanding . As good a version as possible . Roy Clark and Glenn Campbell are still the kings of Ghost Riders but for a single instrument you are great .👍🏻

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated!

    • @mommajokersley8197
      @mommajokersley8197 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Ange,

    • @michaelworth7444
      @michaelworth7444 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Angelo ....... Did the late Gerry Reid also make a recording of Ghost Rider's in The Sky .
      He was very underrated as a guitar player , but Gerry was an extremely talented .

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  10 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Thanks!

    • @marileedent8540
      @marileedent8540 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doug Beaumier love it lol lot of love Marilee

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm glad you like it! Cheers

  • @lanceshield715
    @lanceshield715 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW!! FANTASTIC!!! I'm a tough customer to please. I've been a guitarist for MANY years and just received my first lap steel guitar yesterday. I'm taking to it like a proverbial fish out of water, However, I am determined to play it with a guitar pick and guitar finger picking style to build my guitar finger picking technique; which has been very neglected for too long.
    Some of that fast banjo like stuff you do really blew me away. I never knew a lap steel guitar could sound like that!!!!
    VERY COOL, DUDE!!!
    Thanks for the inspiration!!!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lance Shield Thanks Lance, I'm glad you like it! Enjoy your new lap steel.Yes, some players use a flat pick, some use bare fingers, although most use fingerpicks & thumb pick. I use fingerpicks most of the time, but I did use a flat pick in my video of "The Lonely Bull" ----> th-cam.com/video/KSG4w4D54PQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @jackd.ripper7613
    @jackd.ripper7613 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've played guitar and bass for 46 years. My left hand is giving me real problems, so I'm trying out lap steel. Thanks for giving us old gappers something to aspire to. You play AWESOME!

  • @billybuckholson3578
    @billybuckholson3578 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent song, excellent player...

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

  • @1quickstep
    @1quickstep 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Enjoyed this very much. Cheers from Scotland.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking it out!

  • @MrToolsofrenewal
    @MrToolsofrenewal 10 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This is so great. Why don't more people play this instrument?

    • @MrPatdeeee
      @MrPatdeeee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      That is one of THE saddest facts of life I know of. I started to play lapsteel in 1945 in Tampa, Florida. I had to hide it on days I took it to school and then the studio where I took lessons.
      They all thought it was nothing but "Hillbilly". That stigma is STILL there today. Sadder: MOST directors and producers do NOT want it; unless the song is pure "country". And even there, some will NOT use it at all because of the "hillbilly" stigma. Yet it is capable of playing most any music genre' ever known. And in many cases it is absolutely gorgeous. Even natives of a particular music will say, "I can not believe this!".
      Click on this link just as just one example: th-cam.com/video/MgRXxlrXwFk/w-d-xo.html
      (Note: EVERY "voice" was done on the SAME steel guitar by the world's greatest steel guitar player (Buddy Emmons) and then dubbed for the recording; believe it or not. He later performed it on stage to a stunned Steel Guitar hall full of players of the instrument. "HOW did he do that; and shaking of heads; could be seen and heard for hours after he played it?".
      So we have THE world's most beautiful musical instrument UN known by 99% of the people in the world. How many times have we heard a person say, "That was beautiful. What is that instrument?"
      Oh well.

    • @beckycification
      @beckycification 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Shhhhhh don't tell everyone. Don't worry we'll keep it goin.

    • @johnstivarius4194
      @johnstivarius4194 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      pat dee a

    • @dalethelander3781
      @dalethelander3781 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Southern California has a busy country music scene but a dearth of pedal steel players and fiddlers. Pedal steel's difficult to learn.

    • @phungyi4947
      @phungyi4947 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dave Gilmour plays a mean lap guitar.

  • @jacquylenoir9097
    @jacquylenoir9097 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Une de ces musiques qui me donne des frissons, elles sont si rares, merci pour votre talent
    One of those music that gives me chills, they are so rare, thank you for your talent

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Much appreciated.

  • @Feathermason
    @Feathermason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Tele behind him !!!!..great cover DB !...thankee from Bornholm,Denmark

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking it out! 😁

  • @mikebaldwin2280
    @mikebaldwin2280 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautifully done,Thank You Sir

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening!

  • @RasMajnouni
    @RasMajnouni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've heard this so many wonderful times, thank YOU

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for listening! 😎

    • @robertschmidt9296
      @robertschmidt9296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've listened to this one for probably at least 30 times and will continue.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robertschmidt9296 Thanks Robert, Much appreciated! 😁

  • @alanrandall49
    @alanrandall49 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Very special, beautiful to listen to Doug and I really like your improvisations, thanks for sharing.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Alan Randall Thanks Alan, I'm glad you like it!

  • @chadwaldron3568
    @chadwaldron3568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darn good job. One of the best covers I have ever heard of this classic tune. Mr. Ives would be proud.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Much appreciated 😎

  • @mcav3270
    @mcav3270 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another version, by another music performer who is doing a wonderful job with this tune. Ghost Riders In the Sky, Love . He's terrific!!!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! Glad you like it. 😊

  • @michaelsawyer6887
    @michaelsawyer6887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favorite version by anybody- even over Mr.Cash and the Outlaws.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I appreciate it. 😁

    • @jackdonart
      @jackdonart 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frankie Laine is my favorite.

  • @clivehatton4001
    @clivehatton4001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow.......!!! Very impressive indeed.

  • @dalecastellez5416
    @dalecastellez5416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Don't know who you are, but your Awesome on that steel guitar 🙂

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! 🤠

  • @litestuf
    @litestuf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow... you made me tear up. Beautiful. And the harmonics at the end...splendid. Tnx for the memories.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I'm glad you like it 😊

  • @sankarprasadpain8277
    @sankarprasadpain8277 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning. Sweet song with beautiful perfomance , excellent fingering in c6 tuning. Stay cheerful.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I’m glad you like it. 😎

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Carol, yes, I got the pictures, and your lap steel is Beautiful! It looks a lot like my Gibson Century 6 (in this video). I sent you a reply email. Thanks, Doug

    • @Wh00t_
      @Wh00t_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      legendary

  • @dougsteel
    @dougsteel  11 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I'm glad you like it!

    • @joen3992
      @joen3992 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Makes me wonder if the song was intended to be played on a lap steel....love your version Brother.

    • @michaelcomer7498
      @michaelcomer7498 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doug Beaumier yes very good your the best I seen in a long time please play some more.

    • @Morten_Nielsen1979
      @Morten_Nielsen1979 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe N The song was actually writtdn on tenor guitar.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      C6 tuning, (high to low) E, C, A, G, E, C. .014, .017, .022, .026p, .030w, .036

  • @dainhuston999
    @dainhuston999 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That's some first class picking & GRIN in

  • @markpalsgrove902
    @markpalsgrove902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doug, I couldn't remember that song till you played it! It was wonderful! Thanks Doug!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening! 😊

  • @angelawheeler7825
    @angelawheeler7825 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful, I really love this music 🎵🎶..😊

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, so glad you like it! Thanks for listening. 😊

  • @danworthington4789
    @danworthington4789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That is an awesome amazing talent.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad you like it. 😁

  • @thecaveofthedead
    @thecaveofthedead 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great performance.

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for listening!

  • @1970online
    @1970online 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hee Haww!! Damm Good!! It made me dust-off my old "Six Shooters" clean them, Ready my Pale Mustang and Ride into the Sun; pursuing the Varmints that took my Peggy Sue. Remember the old Spaghetti westerns from the 60's that made Clint Eastwood famous. There is a really good movie in the works by Tarantino called Django something that is coming and hopefully will play this kind of music.

  • @2GoldensTosa
    @2GoldensTosa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic version - love the arpeggios beginning at 1:20. Put a big smile on my face on a Sunday morning! Thanks! :)

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad you like it. This was recorded 10 years ago on a little iPod nano, the first one with video capability. Thanks for watching. 😁

  • @DennisMorrison1955
    @DennisMorrison1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every song you do is nothing less than stunning! You my friend have a talent that is incredible!

    • @dougsteel
      @dougsteel  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, much appreciated!