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Thread #114021 Message #2429208
Posted By: GUEST,TJ in San Diego
02-Sep-08 - 05:18 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Jerry Reed (1 Sept 2008)
Subject: RE: Obit: Jerry Reed (1 Sept 2008)
I have an old LP featuring Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed just "foolin' around," as only they could. They were obviously enjoying jamming with each other, improvising as they went. It comes close to a sort of country jazz. Jerry Reed was considered a prodigious talent and highly respected among the Nashville music crowd, especially his fellow instrumentalists. But, he'll probably be better remembered by most folks for "Amos Moses," "When You're Hot, You're Hot" and the Burt Reynolds films, all of which showed his down-home humor and hearty laugh to good advantage. I loved the guitar work, as I'm sure many others do. That's my memory of him. R.I.P., Ol' Buddy.