Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Steel guitar web sites, videos and recordings on the Internet

Moderator: Shoshanah Marohn

User avatar
Chris Templeton
Posts: 3389
Joined: 25 Sep 2012 4:20 pm
Location: The Green Mountain State

Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Post by Chris Templeton »

Excel 3/4 Pedal With An 8 String Hawaiian Neck, Sierra Tapper (10 string with a raised fretboard to fret with fingers), Single neck Fessenden 3/5
"The Tapper" : https://christophertempleton.bandcamp.c ... the-tapper
Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/bluespruce8:
User avatar
Lee Baucum
Posts: 10809
Joined: 11 Apr 1999 12:01 am
Location: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

Re: Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Post by Lee Baucum »

Ah. Such good memories. I worked so hard to learn that song, on my beautiful little Sho~Bud Maverick.

It was quite a challenge learning songs by listening to vinyl records!
Lee, from South Texas - Down On The Rio Grande

There are only two options as I see it.
Either I'm right, or there is a sinister conspiracy to conceal the fact that I'm right.


Williams Keyless S-10, BMI S-10, Evans FET-500LV, Fender Steel King, 2 Roland Cube 80XL's,
Sarno FreeLoader, Goodrich Passive Volume Pedals, Vintage ACE Pack-A-Seat
User avatar
Craig Stock
Posts: 3952
Joined: 24 Nov 1999 1:01 am
Location: Westfield, NJ USA

Re: Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Post by Craig Stock »

Great video, I was at that show, everyone always complains about Toy's steel playing, but I thought it was good and he inspired many to play and also listen to country/country-rock music!
Happy New Year Chris!
Regards, Craig

I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.

Today is tomorrow's Good ol' days
User avatar
Chris Templeton
Posts: 3389
Joined: 25 Sep 2012 4:20 pm
Location: The Green Mountain State

Re: Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Post by Chris Templeton »

Happy New Year, Craig! You have been to so many shows of all kinds. That's cool you were at that show and saw Toy play that!
Excel 3/4 Pedal With An 8 String Hawaiian Neck, Sierra Tapper (10 string with a raised fretboard to fret with fingers), Single neck Fessenden 3/5
"The Tapper" : https://christophertempleton.bandcamp.c ... the-tapper
Soundcloud Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/bluespruce8:
User avatar
Doug Earnest
Posts: 2251
Joined: 29 Mar 2000 1:01 am
Location: Branson, MO USA

Re: Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Post by Doug Earnest »

It seemed to me that Toy's steel playing improved a lot over the years. The Tucker band turned a lot of people on to steel guitar, myself included.
User avatar
Lee Baucum
Posts: 10809
Joined: 11 Apr 1999 12:01 am
Location: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

Re: Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Post by Lee Baucum »

New Riders of the Purple Sage

Marshall Tucker Band

That’s where it all started for me…and I’m sure for lots of other long-haired non-country pickers back then.

~Lee
User avatar
Lee Baucum
Posts: 10809
Joined: 11 Apr 1999 12:01 am
Location: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier

Re: Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Post by Lee Baucum »

Here’s another good memory:

https://youtu.be/JMu4fVvQvVI?si=jbtomtAoraIPcQwE

See You Later!
User avatar
Craig Stock
Posts: 3952
Joined: 24 Nov 1999 1:01 am
Location: Westfield, NJ USA

Re: Marshall Tucker "Fire On The Mountain" Toy caldwell On Steel

Post by Craig Stock »

Yes Lee, A much overlooked song and albums by the MTB.

I got to meet Doug Gray and Toy after a show at the Lubbock Coliseum back around 80-81, such nice guys.

Happy New years Lee and enjoy your retirement, but do stay busy!
Regards, Craig

I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.

Today is tomorrow's Good ol' days