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On March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell.
Yeah, there's music.
Speedy West plays "On The Alamo" live on TV 1956!
111,133 views • Dec 14, 2009
KoolKlipsFromDeke
2.45K subscribers
Here Speedy West plays live on L.W.'s show, playing his version of "On The Alamo." This is a super-rare clip, there isn't much vintage Speedy West footage out there, to the best of my knowledge this hasn't ever seen the light of day. Here Speedy plays his Fender steel guitar with hand-tooled leather front "apron" on it. R.I.P. Speedy West!
111,133 views • Dec 14, 2009
KoolKlipsFromDeke
2.45K subscribers
Here Speedy West plays live on L.W.'s show, playing his version of "On The Alamo." This is a super-rare clip, there isn't much vintage Speedy West footage out there, to the best of my knowledge this hasn't ever seen the light of day. Here Speedy plays his Fender steel guitar with hand-tooled leather front "apron" on it. R.I.P. Speedy West!
Speedy West
Birth name: Wesley Webb West
Born: January 25, 1924
Origin: Springfield, Missouri, United States
Died: November 15, 2003 (aged 79)
Wesley Webb West (January 25, 1924 – November 15, 2003), better known as Speedy West, was an American pedal steel guitarist and record producer. He frequently played with Jimmy Bryant, both in their own duo and as part of the regular Capitol Records backing band for Tennessee Ernie Ford and many others. The duo also recorded with non-Capitol artists in Los Angeles. In 1960, Speedy played on and produced Loretta Lynn's first single. West, who began playing a pedal steel guitar built by Paul A. Bigsby in 1948, was the first country steel guitarist to use a pedal guitar. Nashville players like Bud Isaacs would adopt it in the early 1950s.
He was photographed by Herb Wise, the American photographer who found critical success with his portraits of artists from the 1960s and 1970s.
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Birth name: Wesley Webb West
Born: January 25, 1924
Origin: Springfield, Missouri, United States
Died: November 15, 2003 (aged 79)
Wesley Webb West (January 25, 1924 – November 15, 2003), better known as Speedy West, was an American pedal steel guitarist and record producer. He frequently played with Jimmy Bryant, both in their own duo and as part of the regular Capitol Records backing band for Tennessee Ernie Ford and many others. The duo also recorded with non-Capitol artists in Los Angeles. In 1960, Speedy played on and produced Loretta Lynn's first single. West, who began playing a pedal steel guitar built by Paul A. Bigsby in 1948, was the first country steel guitarist to use a pedal guitar. Nashville players like Bud Isaacs would adopt it in the early 1950s.
He was photographed by Herb Wise, the American photographer who found critical success with his portraits of artists from the 1960s and 1970s.
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On The Alamo - Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
5,560 views • Jul 24, 2012
althazarr
5.32K subscribers
Recorded on January 30, 1946 and features vocals by Art Lund.
5,560 views • Jul 24, 2012
althazarr
5.32K subscribers
Recorded on January 30, 1946 and features vocals by Art Lund.
#BennyGoodman #vintagemusic #pastperfectvintagemusic
Benny Goodman & His Sextet - On The Alamo
1,884 views • Sep 18, 2015
Past Perfect Vintage Music
243K subscribers
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Benny Goodman & His Sextet - On The Alamo
1,884 views • Sep 18, 2015
Past Perfect Vintage Music
243K subscribers
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Sat Jan 25, 2025: On this day, January 25, 1924, pedal steel guitarist Speedy West was born.
Fri Nov 15, 2024: On this day, November 15, 2003, pedal steel guitarist and record producer Speedy West died.
Wed Mar 6, 2024: On this day, March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell.
Thu Jan 25, 2024: On this day, January 25, 1924, pedal steel guitarist Speedy West was born.
Wed Nov 15, 2023: On this day, November 15, 2003, Speedy West died.
Mon Mar 6, 2023: On this day, March 6, 1836, the Alamo fell.
Wed Jan 25, 2023: On this day, January 25, 1924, pedal steel guitarist Speedy West was born.
Tue Nov 15, 2022: On this day, November 15, 2003, Speedy West died.
Mon Nov 15, 2021: On this day, November 15, 2003, Speedy West died.