Cherokee Fiddle

Rick Morris · Post by **Rick Morris** » 14 Feb 2000 6:39 pm

I've just been digging through some old cassettes that I recorded back in the early to mid 80's, and came across this tune. Kinda sounds like Johnny lee, but I'm not sure. Anyone know for sure who sang it? Also, who played steel on it? Great sounding stuff! I'd sure appreciate any help finding out. Thanks.

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 14 Feb 2000 7:08 pm

Rick,
Yes Jonny Lee did it but not sure who played steel.

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 15 Feb 2000 3:33 am

did'nt Michael Martin Murphy cover that too??

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 15 Feb 2000 4:43 am

Sounds JUST LIKE Sneeky Pete to me...

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 15 Feb 2000 5:59 am

Yeah...I used to play it years ago around Seattle area...Michael Murphy penned the
tune, and it was featured in that big blockbuster, that probably kicked off 'yuppie country music', "URBAN COWBOY".
Johnny Lee, indeed, had a hit with it.

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 15 Feb 2000 8:33 am

Actually, Michael Murphey wrote and recorded the original version in 1976 (I played steel on that version).

Johnny Lee had the cover that was the bigger hit from the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack, produced by John Boylan, and Steve gets the prize--Sneeky Pete on steel.

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 16 Feb 2000 2:12 am

Allright Johnny M......I knew that was you on the 1st recording. Where ya been hiding?
Good to here from ya again.

Eddie Sterling · Post by **Eddie Sterling** » 16 Feb 2000 7:03 pm

I have a 45 record of Johnny Lee singing
Cherokee Fiddle recorded at Gilley's Recording Studio in Pasadena, Tx. The steel
player on this record is Bob Tuttle. I believe this recording was done before the Urban Cowboy cut.