Anyone know who wrote Relaxin'? Was it Hank Garland?
Searches bring up all kinds of things I know are not the tune I am thinking of. Thanks!
Relaxin author?
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Thank you Mike!
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Re: Relaxin author?
This tune? is Jimmy Guinn as Mike states. https://youtu.be/BhzFz1K2_8M?si=JBUc8oEorBmNmlpK
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That is the tune.
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Re: Relaxin author?
Ah, that's the name to that melody.
People call tunes on a gig and you try to remember the melodies you like, and at the end of the gig you ask the name of the tune the guy called, and he goes "Which one? I don't remember." lol.
That's a great tune. Love it.
People call tunes on a gig and you try to remember the melodies you like, and at the end of the gig you ask the name of the tune the guy called, and he goes "Which one? I don't remember." lol.
That's a great tune. Love it.
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Re: Relaxin author?
Thats what you get for playing with old guys.
Of course I dont remember the name of one to call it on a gig
Of course I dont remember the name of one to call it on a gig
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Lol. I do my best to curate songs.Pete Martin wrote: 25 Feb 2026 11:52 am Thats what you get for playing with old guys.
Of course I dont remember the name of one to call it on a gig
Knowing which songs will usually go over well musically, and that the audience will also like is definitely an art.
You don't want to be calling Seven Steps to Heaven or Joshua on a society gig with a bunch of guys you just met, lol.
People do it though, and that's how they lose gigs.
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I happen to have the CD. The liner notes:
Boots Randolph-alto sax
Gary Burton-vibes
Hank Garland-guitar
Brenton Banks-piano
Bob Moore-bass
Buddy Harman-drums
Recorded Newport Rhode Island, Juli 4 1960
Boots Randolph-alto sax
Gary Burton-vibes
Hank Garland-guitar
Brenton Banks-piano
Bob Moore-bass
Buddy Harman-drums
Recorded Newport Rhode Island, Juli 4 1960
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Is that this recording?Joachim Kettner wrote: 27 Feb 2026 1:27 am I happen to have the CD. The liner notes:
Boots Randolph-alto sax
Gary Burton-vibes
Hank Garland-guitar
Brenton Banks-piano
Bob Moore-bass
Buddy Harman-drums
Recorded Newport Rhode Island, Juli 4 1960
https://youtu.be/dEusgNiTYnE?si=u2Fr2cJ57myGcF2u
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Yes it's exactly the same performance that Bill posted, but his features the original cover
When you look closer you can see all the instruments and players painted as caricatures.
When you look closer you can see all the instruments and players painted as caricatures.
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Just bought the record. It is GREAT!! Thanks to everyone for pointing me to this. 
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Hey Pete!Pete Martin wrote: 28 Feb 2026 12:11 pm Just bought the record. It is GREAT!! Thanks to everyone for pointing me to this.
Here's Brother Jerry Gleason doing an excellent version of it, both musically and video wise. Hope you enjoy it!
This could have been where I first heard it. Everything gets jumbled in the recesses of my mind. lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-Jv67 ... rt_radio=1
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Mike K
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