The Rubettes (Pedal Steel Player?)

[hocking]

I remember hearing some nice steel on some of this band's later tracks back in the day - mostly written by guitarist tony Thorpe (great guitarist).

I believe the steel player was Rick West from the Tremeloes - can anyone confirm this?
Have a listen to Top of the World - best song they ever did and it has a massive steel feature.

Pete

[B.J.Weston]

yep. that is Rick West on pedal steel. Tony Thorpe played some clever steel licks on guitar back before his time with the Rubbettes. He would sit beside the drummer, didn't like standing up. Ricks playing is super on this track, thanks for posting it pete ==== Baz.

[SHAKEY]

I know it's a bit early but where's the track??

[hocking]

Thank you B.J. Weston! Did you ever see them live?

Track is here SHAKEY

[B.J.Weston]

Never saw them live Pete, through there hits period I worked in Turkey. I had the joy of playing in a country band with Tony before he joined them. Mighty muso.That was a learning experience. == Baz.

[B.J.Weston]

Shakey, the track to hear is about 4-40 in (Top of the world) much sweeter steel playing than the 1st track, === Baz.