Re: [Harp-L] Mickey minus Willie

["Bart van Strien" <knuppel@xxxxxxxxx>]

Okay, we agree to disagree :-)

I can imagine it though, I used to have trouble with Bill Monroe's voice, 
Hank William's music (slow & boring), Steelguitars and violins (I can go on, 
but those are the most outspoken). But I kindly learned to love em over the 
years. Radio & television didn't/doesn't really promote real & raw stuff, 
but seem to favor plastic & fake. So growing up my ears were probably not 
ready for it ;-)

Happy days to you too!
Cheers
Bart

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mick Zaklan" <mzaklan@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 4:12 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Mickey minus Willie


> Bart, I just don't care for the guy (Nelson) musically.  And I've tried 
> for
> decades.  I certainly don't begrudge the man his fame.   Oddly enough, 
> I've
> seen writers compare his voice to our instrument on several
> occasions----thin and reedy were some of the adjectives used, I think.  I
> realize I'm in the minority here, but I've been there before on this
> list concerning Miles Davis and Paul Butterfield.  Doesn't bother me in 
> the
> least.  We just agree to disagree on Willie and that's what makes a horse
> race, a difference of opinion.  Hope you and your family and everybody 
> else
> on this list has a wonderful holiday season!
>
> Mick Zaklan