"Northern Steel"

Bob Taillefer produced this wonderful CD by some of Canada's top steel guitarists. Seventeen master players contributed tracks to the project, producing an astonishing variety of musical styles. There's not a bad track on this album!

1. Lonesome 77203 - Bob Lucier
2. Honky Tonk Night Time Man - Dale Rivard, Andy Schick
3. Desperado - Steve Smith
4. All My Loving - Al Brisco
5. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - John Lacey
6. Raisin' The Dickins - Rusty Walker
7. Kindly Keep It Country - Doug Johnson
8. Chasing Paul - Roy Thomson
9. I'd Rather Have You Fat And Happy - Al Bragg
10. Cry - Burke Carroll
11. One Smokey Rose - Bob Taillefer
12. Moonglow - Bob Wingrove
13. Silver Haired Daddy of Mine - Mike Holder
14. PC Blues - Paul Cockburn, Doug Johnson, Steve Smith
15. Hot Burrito #1 - Neil Flanz
16. Freddie the Freeloader - Bob Taillefer
17. Ghostbusters - Ed Ringwald (PeeWee Charles)
18. Canadian Farewell - Roy Thomson

"Slide"

Produced by the legendary Pete Drake in 1987, this is a collection of steel guitar instrumentals by some of Nashville's hottest players. The songs are all pop standards. Excellent arrangements and top notch steel playing ... Thank you, Mr. Drake!

1. Tara's Theme - Lloyd Green
2. Canadian Sunset - Weldon Myrick
3. If - Jimmie Crawford
4. Mack the Knife - Hal Rugg
5. It's All In the Game - Bill West
6. True Love - John Hughey
7. Moon River - Doyle Grisham
8. Blueberry Hill - Paul Franklin
9. If I Didn't Care - Jeff Newman
10. Sleepwalk - Larry Sasser
11. Lady of Spain - Jimmie Crawford
12. September Song - John Hughey
13. Winchester Cathedral - Bill West
14. Night Train - Jeff Newman
15. My Blue Heaven - Doyle Grisham
16. Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Hal Rugg
17. Days Of Wine And Roses - Paul Franklin
18. Mona Lisa - Lloyd Green
19. As Time Goes By - Larry Sasser
20. Sincerely - Weldon Myrick

"recorded LIVE at the second
Sacred Steel Convention"

For those who attended in 2002, I'm sure it was an event they'll always remember. For the rest of us this CD will have to suffice. Packed full of rockin' spiritual energy, this collection is a great introduction to the Sacred Steel movement. It features most of the best SS players in the world, playing for an enthusiastic crowd. Note that while several of the songs include vocals, only the steel players are listed below.

1. Where Could I Go But To The Lord - The Campbell Brothers
2. Sign of the Judgement - Marcus Randolph
3. You've Got To Move - Robert Randolph
4. Then Comes Joy - Elton Noble
5. I'll Just Wave My Hand - Calvin Cooke
6. What He's Done For Me - Lonnie "Big Ben" Bennett
7. Amazing Grace - Dan Tyack and Chuck Campbell
8. Praise the Lord Everybody - Dante Harmon
9. If I Couldn't Say A Word - Lamar Nelson
10. Footie's Medley - Reggie "Footie" Covington
11. In The Morning When I Rise - Darryl Blue
12. I Need Thee - Rayfield "Ray Ray" Holloman
13. What Is This? - Lisa Lang
14. God Wants Your Soul To Be Holy - Bryan "Josh" Taylor

"Legends of the Incredible Lap Steel Guitar"

A wide variety of styles, both acoustic and electric, are represented on this compilation by fourteen masters of the "unpedaled" instrument. Something for everyone!

1. In The Dark - Gary Brandin
2. Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed - Harry Manx
3. There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight - Bobbe Seymour
4. Mardi March - Orville Johnson
5. It Happened In Monterey - Bob Brozman
6. Santo's Dream - Greg Leisz
7. Steel Guitar Rag - Tom Morrell
8. Flambée Montalbanaise - Stacy Phillips
9. Hula Blues - Herb Remington
10. Locust Grove - Cindy Cashdollar
11. Ka Loke de la Corazon - Ken Emerson
12. Bells of St. Mary's - Kayton Roberts
13. London - Jeff Lang
14. Saturday Night Shuffle - 'The Fugitive Steeler'

"Secular Steel"

On this avant guarde collection, 16 different steel guitarists explore the outer reaches of the instrument.

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1. Eagle Rockers - Nels Cline
2. Star's Fell On Al's Banana - Lucky Oceans
3. Ahoy Sonny! - Henry Kaiser
4. Postcard From X - Stephen Ulrich
5. Leslie the Alien - BJ Cole
6. East By Southwest - Andy Marshall
7. Slow Lights Extract - Mike Cooper
8. Twin Beams - Susan Alcorn
9. Orion On the Horizon - Roger Kleier
10. Mallophaga Squared - David Toop
11. Riding the Pherobot Swarm - Elliott Sharp
12. Lord Don't Fix No Highways - Eugene Chadborne
13. The Coffee Grind - Joe Goldmark
14. I Remember - Bob Hoffnar
15. Waveland - Bruce Kaphan
16. Steel Guitar Moan - Mark Dogley 

"Northern Steel II "

Another Bob Taillefer production, this is the 2007 followup to the ever-popular Northern Steel CD. 20 tracks by Canada's best steel guitarists. The steel guitar brands used are listed in the credits, for those of us who enjoy trying to differentiate between the tones. Music made by steel players for steel players!

1. Don't Fence Me In - Andy Schick
2. Roly Poly - Ron Halldorson
3. Until the River Runs Dry - Jeff Bradshaw
4. St. Anne's Reel/Liberty two Step - Don McKown
5. I Overlooked an Orchid - Doug Johnson
6. Straight Ahead - Mario Desrosiers
7. Send Me the Pillow - Bob Lucier
8. Handgliding - John Lacey
9. Mystery Train - Bob Taillefer
10. Tenampa - Rick Haworth
11. Window Shopping - Don Helms
12. Something To Talk About - Al Brisco
13. Candy Kisses - Steve Smith
14. T & R Blues - Bob Taillifer
15. Because of You - Al Bragg
16. No Time - Bob Taillefer
17. Blade Steel - Daniel Lanois
18. Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - Bob Taillefer
19. Moonglow - Ollie Strong
20. Harbor Lights - Paul Evans  

"Stars of the Steel Guitar"

The original Starday LP of this was my first steel guitar record. I was amazed at all of the different styles that performers had back then - you could instantly identify a player by his tone and phrasing. Everyone had their own special tuning and copedent to get their own sound.

I have every track from this CD in rotation on my iPod. Many of the players have passed away, but I still love listening to them. They just don't make instrumental records like this anymore. 

1. Abilene - Pete Drake
2. Sunday in Dixie - Buddy Emmons
3. Road Stomp - Jimmy Day
4. Columbus Stockade - Leon McAuliff
5. Rancher's Stomp - Jimmy Day
6. Honolulu Nights - "Little" Roy Wiggins
7. Gear Shiftin' - Walter Haynes
8. Pedal Jumpin' - Pete Drake
9. Fort Worth Drag - Shot Jackson
10. I'll Leave The Front Door Open - Ralph Mooney w/ Johnny & Jonie Mosby
11. Hilo Steel Guitar - Jerry Byrd
12. High Boots - Walter Haynes
13. Penguin Strut - Pete Drake
14. Twistin' The Steel - Cecil Campbell