Who is the steel player?

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John Herb
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Who is the steel player?

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Does anyone know who played the steel on Stonewall Jacksons Life To Go? I've been looking online but cant find anything.
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Rick Abbott
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Post by Rick Abbott »

I'll venture a guess that it was Don Helms.
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Post by Donny Hinson »

Yes, Don Helms played on the original hit Stonewall Jackson version, in November 1958. He also played on the Webb Pierce version recorded only a month later. George Jones wrote the song in 1954, but he didn't record it himself until 1959. His version had no steel in it.
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Post by John Herb »

Thanks for the info! I didn't know Don played on it , but anyhow it sounds great very chilling.
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