Doug York
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I was born in the mid 1950's, and began playing guitar when I was 14 years old. I have played with many of the early (70's & 80's)country singers. I wrote my first song when I was 15 and now have over 120, from gospel to country. I love the challenge of writing a song that people can relate to, yet to say it in a brand new way. I play with a local group called Common Bond and jam whenever I can find some others pickers.Band/artist history
I started playing guitar in the mid '60's and was hooked on the county pickers and loved the way they put the 'twang in their playing. I loved to hear Don Rich, with Buck Owens who would add all those signature licks in each song they did. I liked watching people like Glen Campbell and Roy Clark on Hee Haw. I was amazed at their ability to sing and play the way they did. I wanted someday to be able to do that. I entered the military and joined a country band in Germany with some other GI's and we got pretty good, at least I thought so. After getting out of the military, I played with a group in Texas before moving to Missouri. I played in night clubs for several years, but now I am just playing at senior centers and at a local restaurant. I still like to put that country flavor in my songs as you will hear.Have you performed in front of an audience?I play guitar with a local group in Springfield, known as Commom Bond and also with a group called Crossroad Connection. We play mostly classic country songs or songs that I write as well as many gospel standards. We play a couple of times a month at a Senior center near here as well as at a local restaurant.
Your musical influences
I grew up in the mid-west and the biggest thing we had to do on Saturday night was listen to the Grand Ole Opry. I remember sitting there listening to the guitar part on Marty Robbins' "El Paso" and just getting goose bumps. Or just watching Glen Campbell, or Roy Clark on Hee Haw "pickin' the fire outta that thang" I have always loved the guitar and how it could add so much to a song. I was always impressed with the writer of the song as well as the singer. Haggard was and still is one of my favorites. He has penned some of the best country songs to date. Others like Harlan Howard and Bill Anderson soon got my attention and I wanted to try my hand at writing. I was about 16 or so when I wrote my first song. I have many early childhood influences, but I got to say, my biggest one would have to be my mother. She could take a simple song and just with her voice, get more out of it than most big church choirs. She sang from her soul. What a great example she was in my life and continues to be. I sure miss her.What equipment do you use?
I play a Taylor acoustic and a Fender Telecaster B bender.Anything else?
I just finished my first CD titled "The Secret" which features 12 original songs of mine. I feel honored to have had the chance to work with Bruce Hoffman with Hoffman Studio Productions in Reeds Spring, Missouri. What an incredible fiddle player as well as steel guitar, and a great guy to work with if you ever need to do a project. If you ever get the chance to see him perform live, it will be time and money well spent. He plays with Buck Trent as well as Pam Tillis and many others in the Branson, Missouri area. He also has cd's available. Visit his website at www.fiddlerusa.com. Also working with Dean Holman (who is the dobro player with Joe Nichols) was such a treat and just icinig on the cake. He is so talented. Let me know where you are from and sign my book. I sure would appreciate any comment you would leave. Thanks and God Blessscoobiedoomom's station
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Brother Doug,
How are you doing buddy.It's great to see you here.I don't get on here a whole lot.I hope your doing well.Have you talked to brother Jimmy lately? I talked to him a few weeks ago..Keep the great tunes coming my friend, God Bless you buddy,Edenthanks for sharing your music
hugs from canadahi there have added daddy i ws praying to my soundclick and gave it a hot . reminds me so much of my osng on cdbaby gods gifts and our treasures. called lord why does my daddy drink . thanks so much anna marieHi Doug..thought I would drop ya a line to let you know I enjoyed my visit...Keeping It Traditional Country...DocAll comments (10)
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My kind of Country.True country.Real Country.Heartfelt Country.(;U DA MAN DOUG;)Straight from the heart just the way I love it.Your Soundclick Bro.~(;Yrral Mallik;)