Assorted Tele Trivia

Heather Anne Peel · January 2nd, 2006, 12:03 AM

Just for fun:
Studio ace and Wrecking Crew Alumni Tommy Tedesco played the "Twilight Zone" theme (opening theme and credits) on a Tele. He also played the "Green Acres" theme on a Tele with a Maestro Fuzz pedal. Teles were really prevalent in the '60s session scene, and their tone is easily identifiable on many recordings from that era. I bet that's even a Tele on the "Get Smart" theme, as well (probably Tedesco again)! Dennis Budimir (Wrecking Crew) played great Tele licks all over The Partridge Family's records, as well. The Tele is just such a unique and wonderful sounding axe, regardless of the context it's used in!
8) Heather

Mike Rice · January 2nd, 2006, 03:58 AM

I love little tidbits like this! Keep 'em coming. And I've NOT forgotten about those 70s Fender Catalogs. I have to hook up with my brother and meet him at his storage unit, something we've just not had time to do during the holidays. I'll get there!!

TG · January 2nd, 2006, 08:15 AM

I was listening to the Monkees recently and there seems to be loads of telecaster there too.

January 2nd, 2006, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Heather Anne Peel Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 45 Posts: 3,000 3 Photos	Assorted Tele Trivia Just for fun: Studio ace and Wrecking Crew Alumni Tommy Tedesco played the "Twilight Zone" theme (opening theme and credits) on a Tele. He also played the "Green Acres" theme on a Tele with a Maestro Fuzz pedal. Teles were really prevalent in the '60s session scene, and their tone is easily identifiable on many recordings from that era. I bet that's even a Tele on the "Get Smart" theme, as well (probably Tedesco again)! Dennis Budimir (Wrecking Crew) played great Tele licks all over The Partridge Family's records, as well. The Tele is just such a unique and wonderful sounding axe, regardless of the context it's used in! 8) Heather

January 2nd, 2006, 03:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Rice Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hudson Valley Age: 48 Posts: 2,230 3 Photos	Thanks! I love little tidbits like this! Keep 'em coming. And I've NOT forgotten about those 70s Fender Catalogs. I have to hook up with my brother and meet him at his storage unit, something we've just not had time to do during the holidays. I'll get there!! __________________ Sure I like country music and I like mandolins, but right now I need a Telecaster through a Vibrolux turned up to 10...John Hiatt

January 2nd, 2006, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
TG Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beside a bog in the west of Ireland Age: 47 Posts: 4,504 7 Photos	I was listening to the Monkees recently and there seems to be loads of telecaster there too.