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'Possum	10/4/2007 7:55:23 PM
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Two days ago I took a chance and gave a copy of "Uptown" to one of my bosses, a veterinarian. Out there, on the other side of the fence, it's a little risky revealing oneself to new acquaintances; but no guts, no glory. Today the CD had already made the rounds through 3 of the 4 doctors on staff. One of them spent the afternoon scatting through his appointments. Morrell is here. We fade and transition, but energy can't be destroyed. Body's gone, not Wolf. I miss him and the lost opportunities to create and brainstorm with him. On steel, dobro, guitar, 'bone - he was facile, elegant, innovative, and inspirational. Humble, openminded, conspiratorial and gifted: he was loved. We're the beneficiaries of his legacy. Pass it on.

John T.Patterson	9/26/2007 7:39:30 PM
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A great big ol'YeeHaw to ya'll!! I sometimes listen to"The world of Western Swing"on KBEC in Waxahachie on Sundays and I love your music!!* (*I Live In Mansfield). With all the"Chicken Fried Hallmark Cards"and"Hat Acts"that pass for C&W today, you guys are a breath of fresh air!!! Keep On Western Swingin'Guys!!

Gary Buffaloe	9/18/2007 4:40:37 PM
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I am fortunate to have met and spent time on and off the bandstand with Tom. He was the "best of the best". He is truly missed.

Dave R. Summers	9/15/2007 3:59:51 PM
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You GUYs & DOLLs keep on, keeping on! Great Music & "great pipes" on your vocalists.

Mike&Audra	8/30/2007 9:32:42 PM
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Craig Chambers is where it's at!

Stephen L. Williams	8/18/2007 1:54:21 PM
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Just found your site. I was a friend of Ronnie Dawson back from the mid 70s. I will return to this site for I am a big fan of western swing.

Don Chance	5/24/2007 2:38:36 AM
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Here it is the end of May, and I just found out about Tom. His passing is a tragic loss for Western Swing music, but an even more tragic loss of one of the absolute COOLEST people I've ever met. I first met him at the Legends of Western Swing Music Festival in Wichita Falls back in the late 1990s, when I was covering the event for the WF TIMES RECORD NEWS. And as a longtime musician myself (guitar and pedal steel), his amazing non-pedal pyrotechnics always impressed the hell out of me. Since then, he always made sure I got review copies of his "How The West Was Swung" series for my column, and they always earned my highest rating. He never disappointed. Covering the LWSM Festival won't be the same this year without him - without his tasteful, understated flash; without his easy grin; without the spark of his unique personality. God Bless You, Tom. You won't be forgotten. Wichita Falls, Texas, US

Johnny Cox	5/7/2007 2:04:46 PM
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Tom Morrell was the best of the best. He inpsired me to play more non-pedal steel guitar. His music has brought me many hours of joy. I hope the Top Hands continue his legacy. May you rest in God's peace old friend. Johnny Cox Eustace, Texas, USA

Duke & Cindy Gilleland	5/3/2007 6:32:56 AM
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We see in Western Swing Monthly that Relaxin' is out now. We will think of him and his music often in our life time. He had the same "feeling" about the music that Bob had. "No straight jackets on the music" Wolf show us GREAT big band type Western Swing Music could still be be put together! Thanks Wolf, we'll never forget... Belton, TEXAS, USA

Jennifer Wagner	4/17/2007 3:15:03 PM
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It was such an honor to be in Ft. Worth this weekend to listen to these musicians play. The music was awesome and we had a wonderful time. I am Renee Wagner's (Morrell) oldest daughter. I only met my grandfather once as a kid. I grew up to be a blues/swing/country lover and I could not have been more amazed at who my grandfather was. It was great to meet/see family I didn't know to well also. Thanks again to Dodo for one of his cowboy hats. It will be proudly displayed in our new home :) -Jennifer Houston, TX, USA

howard Willett(Bebop Cowboys) vocalist	3/8/2007 11:52:32 AM
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Great site. I have a Western Swing band in Toronto. Can't get a Tom Morell Cd. Absolutely love his music. Would you like a copy of our third CD? And could I obtain Tom Morell records from you? Take Care Howard Willett toronto, ontario, canada

steve alcott	3/1/2007 4:05:26 PM
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I was priveleged to hear and meet Tom a couple of times.He was and will continue to be an inspiration to me and all the guys in Western Caravan. New York, NY, USA

Shaggy	2/26/2007 4:25:43 PM
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Where the h*ll was Rich O'Brien last night? You can't have badger stew without a badger. Ain't no town, Ain't no city, Doo-Wah

Graham Griffith	2/24/2007 1:55:11 AM
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Tom will always be the man ... constant inspiration ... your legacy lives on. Wished I had been able to meet you. Graham Sydney, NSW, Australia

Bonnie Hesss-Benamar	2/23/2007 6:50:35 AM
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I am the niece of Danny Hess who wrote "Cowboy Conscience"I have worn that CD out so gotta buy a new one. Hello Craig I spoke to you a few years back when you sent me my first CD hope you are doing ok. Bonnie Hess-Benamar WEST PALM BEACH, FL, USA

Lonnie Braddy	2/19/2007 5:38:28 PM
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Just a quick funny story to share....Back in the 60`s, after my parents divorced, Tommy and my father shared an apartment together in Oak Cliff. I must have been 6 or 7 years old, when I visited my dad there for the 1st time. I`ll never forget walking up the stairs to the apt. hearing Blood, Sweat, and Tears blarring out of the stereo, opening up the front door and seeing Playboy Centerfold pictures used as wallpaper , literally on every wall in the LIVING ROOM! I think it was just a sign of the times. I`m would imagine some of ya`ll may have known my father since he was a pretty good Steel Player himself....Billy Braddy. God speed Tommy. Say Hi to my Dad! Grandview, TX, USA

Livestock and Jeanne	2/18/2007 3:00:13 PM
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Jeanne needs to keep out of the tequila and off the computer. They are Time Warp Tophands not "Time Warped" although they might be warped. The event in Fort Worth at Pearl's begins at 6:00 p.m. until midnight. Jeanne and Livestock look forward to seeing you at both events. Dallas, TX, USA

Maryann Price	2/14/2007 1:10:19 PM
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Tom Morrell: friend. Morrell: musical visionary. Tommy: one-and-only original. Morrell: major influence. Wolf: Curmudgeon cartoonist. Thanks for everything. Maryann Price Austin, TX, Hill Country

jeanne mckinney	2/13/2007 9:04:32 AM
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We would like to thank everyone for your emails. We are having a tribute for Tommy at Smitty,s in little elm on sun. feb. the 25th at 4:00. The Time Warped Tophands will be there. The main tribute will be at pearl's in fort worth on april the 15th at 4:00. we hope this gives everyone time to plan to be there. I know that nothing we do will be enough. We miss him terribly. Thank you again, Jeanne,Dodo, and Jody garland, tx., usa

"Dollar Bill"	2/12/2007 10:17:04 PM
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Hey Tom, Thanks for 4 years of intelligent, timeless, and relaxed conversation at Schmitty's & C.J's. I wish I'd known you longer. I'm glad I got to see you play at the Fat Cat Bar and over in Ft. Worth for the reunion gig. Thanks for keeping the torch of musical and daily life's integrity burning bright! -$ Bill ---YEAH BOY! Ps. I promise to keep the tradition of giving "Nute" a hard time going strong. Little Elm, TX , USA

Dave Grothusen	2/12/2007 10:01:03 AM
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Ole Kansas here Tom. Hope you are happy now. Rest assured you will be remembered and loved here for a long time. Remembered not only for your music but your humor and friendliness. I was not alongtime acquaitance of yours but you treated me as one, and a friend too. Thanks so much. To your family my condolences. He was great. Scott City, KS,

Stan Howe	2/11/2007 12:09:45 PM
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Our regrets on the passing of Tommoy from all of his country fans in Montana but also a Thank You for all the music all those years. His music will live on. Helena, Montana, USA

Kenny Bruce