Music from Heaven... When I produced a "Steel Guitar Convention" in Atalanta ('97); I asked Mike Johnson to come and play. He was a very kind person, in saying yes. And when he played, the people went crazy; listening as wonderful He plays; a Pedal Steel Guitar. Awesome. Praise Jesus' Holy Name. But, that was '97, and now he is SO much greater. I would class him: with Gary Carter and David Hartley; are THE greatest 3 SG players today. And May Jesus rests the precious Souls of SG players like Buddy Emmons, Jimmy Day and many others that, are gone now. And How do I miss them. But, we have these three Greats, to❤them now, as in this video. May Jesus bless them and their's, always. Thank you Mike, for coming to the show in '97. And I had the honor of speaking to your Mother; about her incredible Son. Many regards to both of you, Kind Sir Mike. And who would not❤Rhonda Vincent? AMEN!
A Mike Johnson solo is a piece of art. He plays with so much soul and expression. He enhances everything he plays on. Above all he is a wonderful human being. Nashville is fortunate to have him in its midst.
See him grin and chuckle because he knows he nailed it. Gotta be a real blast to be able play like that. Great job Mike, I enjoyed that as much as you did.
Mike is a master and I love this tune! I strive everyday to play with the emotion and beauty Mike so easily conveys on every recording I've heard him on..... not to mention he is a heck of a gentleman! Thanks for posting Rhonda!
Mike is fantastic Steel Player in his own rights. In my 68 years playing the Steel Guitar he appeals to my ears as one of the best and, I have heard a batch of them that are now gone. Keep up the great work Mike. Even though I never took up with the pedals, I love the sounds. I still play like it is in the 1940s but I love the today sounds.
People act like Mike is Johnny come lately, Mike was a monster player even in the 80"s when he played for You can be a star on Nashville network he was also in Bill Andersons band Mike is the best fer as I'm concerned and I know pedal steels
Henry Matthews. Siome idiot said Peaveys are "Inferior amps"...Of course this is the type of crap the steel forum is famous for I had a member tell a bald face lie about me on it..great place to buy or sell p steel gear but a gossip mill..
Upon closer examination, the pickup is the older, legendary chrome-wrapped Bill Lawrence model 705. One of the nicest-looking and best-sounding pickups ever made for steel. I wish they were still being made exactly the same way!
@@maverickdallas1004 They are, made from the same machine as the originals. The same magnets and materials, the only thing different is the new 705's have the black wrap instead of chrome. Alot of players are using the new 705's. They are still the closest thing to the chrome 705's.
I believe here and now in 2022 that Mike Johnson is the King of the Steel Guitar Players. Of the many steel players of today he is indeed my favorite.
This man can play with such a depth and feeling. Not to many people can play steel like that
Music from Heaven...
When I produced a "Steel Guitar Convention" in Atalanta ('97); I asked Mike Johnson to come and play. He was a very kind person, in saying yes. And when he played, the people went crazy; listening as wonderful He plays; a Pedal Steel Guitar. Awesome. Praise Jesus' Holy Name.
But, that was '97, and now he is SO much greater. I would class him: with Gary Carter and David Hartley; are THE greatest 3 SG players today. And May Jesus rests the precious Souls of SG players like Buddy Emmons, Jimmy Day and many others that, are gone now. And How do I miss them.
But, we have these three Greats, to❤them now, as in this video. May Jesus bless them and their's, always.
Thank you Mike, for coming to the show in '97. And I had the honor of speaking to your Mother; about her incredible Son. Many regards to both of you, Kind Sir Mike. And who would not❤Rhonda Vincent? AMEN!
A Mike Johnson solo is a piece of art. He plays with so much soul and expression. He enhances everything he plays on. Above all he is a wonderful human being. Nashville is fortunate to have him in its midst.
I see someone smiling down from heaven. John Hughey and Conway would be proud! Beautiful!
See him grin and chuckle because he knows he nailed it. Gotta be a real blast to be able play like that. Great job Mike, I enjoyed that as much as you did.
That was great, my favorite steel solo.
I’m impressed. Mike you are the best in my opinion. So talented. 👍🏼
Absolutely 100% Perfect. Exactly how Papa John played it.
Very good video, love Mike's playing. Wishing for more....
John Hughey was my hero. A lot of his skill and tone lives on in Mike's hands. Incredible just incredible
Mike is a master and I love this tune! I strive everyday to play with the emotion and beauty Mike so easily conveys on every recording I've heard him on..... not to mention he is a heck of a gentleman! Thanks for posting Rhonda!
Absolutely FLAWLESS! Thanks for sharing.
could listen to this forever!
I was about to write something similar. : )
Mike is fantastic Steel Player in his own rights. In my 68 years playing the Steel Guitar he appeals to my ears as one of the best and, I have heard a batch of them that are now gone. Keep up the great work Mike. Even though I never took up with the pedals, I love the sounds. I still play like it is in the 1940s but I love the today sounds.
Beautiful.
Mike Johnson is the steel guitar players' steel guitar player. In my rankings, he is at the top of the list along with the late great Weldon Myrick.
Love the steel. Ron Elliott dose a pretty good job too. Sarah Joy and well, many more. Country is not country without the steel.
My favorite steel song. Beautiful.
Perfect play. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful playing!!
Beautiful song and performance.Mike is sheer genius on this one. I have to close my eyes, close to tears.Thrilling.
Peter Popoff xsteellguitarforum
Thank you, JL !
Beautiful!!
Beautiful as Always, Mike
WOW .. THAT'S COUNTRY MUSIC!
Still incredible....
Man, I need a red Emmons! It still won't make me sound like Mike Johnson, though. One of the very best right there.
People act like Mike is Johnny come lately, Mike was a monster player even in the 80"s when he played for You can be a star on Nashville network he was also in Bill Andersons band Mike is the best fer as I'm concerned and I know pedal steels
packingten Yeah, and if I remember correctly, he sat at the steel behind Mel Street, too.
Mike with the CFR band (Bill Anderson) also Jimmy Capps, and others. CFR really has great vids out there. All traditional country. mosrite60
Woweeeee.
Great Job Mike, as always. Wish I could have been there for that one.
AND catch you live, with Rhonda, doing "Beneath Still Waters"
John
Met him on you can be a star, very nice guy and A list player!
Conway would love it. Beautiful.
absolutely beautiful
the best steelplayer alive today.
None better than Mike Johnson.
Fantastic!
Great job Mike
Wow!!!!
Mike is a beast
Never understood how that instrument was played! Very well obviously by Mike....
I love steel and this dude is THE BEST THERE EVER WAS.
Mike. You sure do wring an amazing tone out of that old red Emmons
nice work Mike
Great stuff Mike
One of the best. That's about an 82 Emmons push pull with BL 705 pickups and sounds awesome. Wonder why the guy started singing about half way thru?
Also the old Peavey LTD 400 amp he's playing through. It doesn't get much better than that!
Henry Matthews. Siome idiot said Peaveys are "Inferior amps"...Of course this is the type of crap the steel forum is famous for I had a member tell a bald face lie about me on it..great place to buy or sell p steel gear but a gossip mill..
He da man
Making That Emmons Sing Great Job
Do you give lessons?
meant what year is that Emmons "
The cat and the arrangement got into an argument, then they both died. !!!
James Seddon
Alumitone pick up
Upon closer examination, the pickup is the older, legendary chrome-wrapped Bill Lawrence model 705.
One of the nicest-looking and best-sounding pickups ever made for steel. I wish they were still being made exactly the same way!
@@maverickdallas1004 They are, made from the same machine as the originals. The same magnets and materials, the only thing different is the new 705's have the black wrap instead of chrome. Alot of players are using the new 705's. They are still the closest thing to the chrome 705's.
Mike is the best of the best. You can tell he really gets into feeling what he's playing. Love it
singer boned it