Re: [Harp-L] Upon Charlie being elected ...

[IcemanLE@xxxxxxx]

Charlie doesn't have a conceited bone in his body. It is rare that I've met  
someone with so much pure and schooled knowledge and talent who focuses on  
getting the job done as priority one. His focus is not "dig me". 
 
In this world of self involved and promoting "music stars", with flamboyant  
clothing and over the top behavior seeking fame/fortune as a goal, Charlie  
exists as a most competent professional who has removed his ego from the  
equation.
 
Unfortunately, this shallow show biz world does not usually  reward the quiet 
ones. As a result, Charlie has fallen into a "forgotten hero"  realm for the 
most part, as the music industry is always driven by younger  producers, 
writers, management, critics.
 
One of the most profound conversations I've had with Charlie was when he  
told me his abridged version of his musical rise and fall, from beginning to  
end, over the years, as statements made by "music producers".
 
1)   "Who is Charlie McCoy?"
2)   "Get me Charlie McCoy"
3)   "Get me a young Charlie McCoy"
4)   "Who is Charlie McCoy?"
 
The Country Music Award is long overdue, but better late than never, for  
sure.
 
The Iceman
 
 
In a message dated 2/12/2009 1:29:55 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
swebb@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

I think  it's pretty clear that no harmonica player has been heard as much by 
the  public as Charlie McCoy, yet he might not get his proper due from many  
musicians because what he played was so often understated and always so good.  
Other than Orange Blossom, he is seldom flashy, but he is always perfectly  
tasteful. 

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