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Welcome to the Guestbook Thank you for visiting our pages. We would appreciate it if you would sign our Guestbook! Click here to sign. Paget Bennett 1/30/2010 9:38:16 AM pbennett@fasigtipton.com Comments: Craig, just wanted to say hello and tell you that I listen to you all the time on the CD that Tamarra gave me.....I absolutely LOVE the track CLEMENTINE....It gets played over and over and really gets me singin and dancin.....Any other songs out there that would have the same effect on me? Hope you are well.....Take care and hope everyone is happy and healthy. Evone 11/1/2009 1:17:50 PM pej78213@yahoo.com Comments: I hope your site is still active the last entry I notice is in 2008. I'd love for you to take a listen to Billy Mata's This is Tommy Duncan. Great Wester Swing. The Academy of Western Artist just awarded this The Western Swing Album of the Year. Wyatt 9/1/2009 6:41:11 PM r0de0@hotmail.com Comments: It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing! Wig out daddio! Kathy Campbell 8/26/2009 2:36:44 PM priestesspwjk@me.com Comments: cool site TommyShortt 4/19/2009 1:37:13 PM vahillbillyboy@yahoo.com http://www.myspace.com/tommyshortt Comments: I am a solo singer I sing classic country music and I just run cross this site and check it out it's cool.I am trying to get in to the music Biz. and I am working Hard ever Day to make that Dream come True I have two new singles! on myspace if you can Check them out I Thank you Kindley for that Have a great Day and A better Day Tomorrow Margarie Israel 9/13/2008 6:20:17 PM margeisrael@aol.com - Comments: Hello. I am a C/W music writer and would like for you to hear some of my songs. I have songs recorded by Phil Coley in Georgia and Bob Stamper (now deceased) in Tennessee. In 1994 I won best country writer by Country Music in Spain. I no longer write, due to illness and an autombile accident. But, if you will hear some of my music, I do believe you will enjoy it very much. May I, please, send a couple of my CDs to you for your review? Thank you, Margarie Israel In Stockton, CA. Norma-Lee 6/28/2008 8:38:43 PM normalee10@comcast.net Comments: I am the Editor of the Sacramento Western Swing newsletter. I am looking for some missing hall of fame photo's. Would someone please contact me for my list? For example, I need individual pictures of the Rowe Brothers. Thanks. rod wallace 4/3/2008 12:30:43 PM rodwallace032aol.com Comments: could I get an answer back on whether or not Tom Morrell has passed away. J.H. Jeffers 2/23/2008 2:23:21 PM JHJPAPS@aol.com NONE Comments: While listening to XMRadio on Willie's Place, I heard the song "Say Goodbye to the Cowboy" on your album "Where The Pavement Ends". Enjoyed each note of the song.I must own one each of your CDs. J.H. Jeffers Dr. Dave. 12/23/2007 8:28:09 PM edmunds@utdallas.edu Comments: We really enjoy Craig Chambers. We'd appreciate some info on his scheduled appearances in the DFW metroplex. As a western historian I particularly am fond of Charilie Siringo, The Gringo Pistolero, the Town of Tascosa, Before There Was Mesquite, Below the Kinney Rim, and Seven Days from Musquiz. Keep up the good work!Three Quarter Moon. 3/4 Time. Keep up the good work. Makes me proud to be a Texan, even if I do have to live in Dallas, and not Ft. Worth. Lonesome Dave 11/27/2007 4:49:16 PM dldelho@yahoo.com Comments: We sure would like to know if ever you guys get over here to the Cajun Nation. Could use soem could western swing here. LD Lafayette, LA Shorty Moss 11/24/2007 7:23:08 PM clamos@msn.com Comments: Just wanted to say that i really miss Tom and his MUSIC. As an oldtimer myself i have been very fortunate in my life time to have heard and met Tom many times and even thought i am not a musican he and The Timewarp Tophands were always FIRST CLASS TO my ears. At 73 yrs. old i am very fortunate to have lived in a time when the best music that was ever played was the norm WESTERN SWING. Thanks to all of you TIMEWARP TOPHANDS. David Griffin 11/7/2007 10:31:45 PM dgsteelman@yahoo.com Comments: Ya'll make me homesick for texas!! Frank Hall 11/3/2007 7:41:42 PM physwiz@sbcglobal.net Comments: I'm a life-long Western Swing fan. I'm glad to see so many artists are carrying on the tradition. 'Possum 10/4/2007 7:55:23 PM ethyl52@msn.com Comments: 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 JohnP07@bigstring.com Comments: 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 gbuffaloe@att.net Comments: 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 roostersummers1@gmail.com Comments: You GUYs & DOLLs keep on, keeping on! Great Music & "great pipes" on your vocalists. Mike&Audra 8/30/2007 9:32:42 PM mjcpt@excite.com Comments: Craig Chambers is where it's at! Stephen L. Williams 8/18/2007 1:54:21 PM slwicd@aol.com Comments: 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 donchance@gmail.com Comments: 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 johnnycox@msapedalsteels.com www.twinsteels.com Comments: 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 fourg@hot.rr.com Comments: 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 jenjamin@gmail.com Comments: 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 hcw@rogers.com bebopcowboys.com Comments: 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 amgems@earthlink.net westerncaravan.com Comments: 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 nmoore@dallasnews.com Comments: 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 hoola@hotkey.net.au Comments: 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 Balaigne@aol.com Comments: 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 brimhead@swbell.net Comments: 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 livest0ck@yahoo.com Comments: 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 reddrum@realtime.net www.maryannprice,com Comments: 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 mckjeanne@gmail.com Comments: 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 WmAltn@aol.com Comments: 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 dgrothusen@wbsnet.org Comments: 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 stanhowemt@aol.com Comments: 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 2/9/2007 4:01:51 PM kbruce2002@yahoo.com http://bbq.webs-bayou.com Comments: Damn I just got the news last night. I called Mike Redding and we spent a good hour on past tales about Tommy. What a hero and legend he is and will remain. I had the good fortune of having him as a roommate while we worked a job for a month in Waikiki in 1979. I remember one day Ray Benson called to see if Tommy would fly home as Lucky was leaving the Band. Nope...he wasn't about to. Man he had character. Rest in Peace Brother. The angles are a little more in tune now. Kenny Bruce North Tonawanda, New York, USA Cathi Parson 2/7/2007 9:38:34 PM idared@charter.net Comments: Is there any word when the cd "Relaxin" will be released to the public? Thanks. Weatherford, TX, United States Dave Grothusen 2/7/2007 4:38:31 PM dgrothusen@wbsnet.org Comments: Ole Kansas here Tommy. I hope you are truely happy now. You will be missed here and remembered as one of the greats. Not only was your playing so fantasic but you were friendly and humorous. I was not around you as much as I would have liked, but you always made me feel like a friend. Thanks. To your loved ones left behind, please know that he was special, not only to you but to many. Now let me say " it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swang". Here's to Tommy Morrell. Scott City, Kansas, Jody Balfour 2/5/2007 12:11:28 PM livest0ck@yahoo.com Comments: This is from Livestock. Tom and I hadn't seen each other for about 35 years and we got back together six months ago. What an incredible six months! I've been reunited with his sisters, I met his grandson, Chaz, I've met many of his friends, and some of his band members. I got to hear his last two performances and I was totally blown away by his talent. He was the greatest guitar player I'd ever heard but I'd never heard him play steel guitar. I loved him very much and I will miss him everyday. Dallas, Texas, USA jeanne mckinney 2/4/2007 11:25:53 PM mckjeanne@gmail.com Comments: I would just like to thank everyone of Tommy's friends for all their love.prayers. and support to my sister Dodo and I and especialy for Jody (livestock) during this time. I can't begin to tell you how much this means to us. I know everyone wants to know when we will have a memorial.I can tell we are working on it with Albert Talley.We want it to be a big party as that is what my brother wanted, No funeral. no sad memorial, no.We will be informing everyone of the date shortly, I know everyone is wondering. We will also be having a tribute at Little Elm at Smitty's, where all his friend s were. They all loved him and tried to take care of him.That was his home and he loved it and all his friends there. Thank you. Jeanne garland, tx., usa James Faver 2/4/2007 5:41:00 PM james-faver@sbcglobal.net Comments: I think Tommy is the very best musician I ever played with.it took guts & commitment in a very unforgiving industry to just up & decide to do away with pedals & dedicate his life to just playing the music he loved dearly! thank God he did because the world is a better place with Tom's legacy in recording.I was always amazed at Tom's humility in spite of his great talent.he had that rare genius ability to play with such artistic force, that if you were on the bandstand with him, you actually played your best, because "Wolfy" brought it out of you. God bless you Tom...you changed my life!!! Cleburne , Texas, USA Paul Vinton 2/3/2007 7:46:36 AM paulvinton@sbcglobal.net Comments: Would like details of Tom Morrell's funeral service if known at this time. Thanks. pv 2/3/07 Dallas, TX 75208, Marshal Allen D. Bailey 2/2/2007 8:28:52 PM westswing@yahoo.com www.angelfire.com/ks2/dcmarshal Comments: Tommy, you are a good friend and fellow musician, and you will be missed tremendously in the world of western swing music. You will go down in history as one of the 'greats'. I remember my last coversation with you not long ago.. it was about the barn in Colby, Kansas. You said, "That has to be the biggest damned barn that I have ever played in; probably the biggest one in the world." I thought of that today as I drove past it. God rest you Tom until we are all together again. Dodge City, Kansas, USA Nancy Moore 2/2/2007 2:48:22 PM Comments: Today (Friday Feb. 2) from 4 to 6 p.m., Mark Mundy on KNON 89.3 FM is doing a Tom "Wolf" Morrell tribute. Check it out. www.knon.org. Dallas, , Yew Bet JACK DAHAN 2/2/2007 11:56:52 AM jacquesdahan39@yahoo.com Comments: I'VE LIVED IN THE STATES FOR 40 YEARS, NOW I LIVE IN ISRAEL. WHEN I CAME TO AMERICA IN 1965, THAT'S WHEN I FIRST HEARD STEEL GUITAR,& WESTERN SWING.IV'E TRAVELED THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH,MET MANY MUSICIANS,BUT UNFORTUNATELY NEVER MET TOM MORRELL.I WISH I HAD A CHANCE TO MEET HIM EVEN ONCE.MY HEARTFELT SORROW & SADNESS, AND CONDOLENCE TO HIS FAMILY. JACK ISRAEL.PS MY GOOD FRIEND MIKE GROSS, A DJ OF WESTERN SWING,& STEEL PLAYERS. AT FAIRFIELD CT' WEEKLY SHOW CALLED SWINGIN' WEST,WAS THE ONE WHO TOLD ME OF THE PASSING OF TOM MORRELL. BAT YAM ( TEL AVIV ), , ISRAEL Nancy Oats 2/2/2007 11:33:48 AM Comments: Tom, my family and I always appreciated your incredible musical talent, sense of humor and intense passion for your interests in life. You will always live on through your music, your children, your grandchildren, countless musicians whose lives you've touched, and friends, family and fans who knew you and your music well. Coppell, TX, Ken "Nardo" Murray 2/1/2007 10:33:40 PM knardo@suddenlink.net americandrumsshop.com Comments: Tommy was one of a kind, an incredible musician and what a character. I was proud to play with him on sessions and live gigs. I never heard him say a bad thing about a fellow musician. He will be missed by the people and musicians he came in contact with & I will always treasure my time with him. May God bless you Tommy. Nardo Hideaway, Texas, USA Uncle Zilla 2/1/2007 8:28:00 PM unclezilla55@hotmail.com Comments: Adios, old buddy. You will be sorely missed. Not only by me but by all the Tophands that played for you over the years and everyone else who ever heard the greatest western swing music ever recorded. Without the "Wolf" there never would have been an "Uncle Zilla". You were the one who originally nicknamed me "Godzilla" one day at Garland Recording Studio. I have far too many great memories of our times together to even begin to recount them, but I will cherish them all. I feel so lucky and honored to have been a part of the Tophands legacy. I'm so glad that I helped you celebrate your last birthday down at Schmitty's and got to play with you at your last gig at the Bowman Glass Blower's studio. Goodbye Wolf... light up a non-filtered Camel, have a double shot of Tequila, and ride on into the sunset. Love... Zilla Garland, TX, USA don and dollie 2/1/2007 7:09:18 PM dollieschmitt@yahoo.com Comments: don and i saw tom a number of times at schmittys. we were always in awe of his playing. it was like watching poetry in motion. he had magic coming from his fingers. he will be sorely missed. thanks for the memories. little elm, texas, Mary Lynn and Jim 2/1/2007 6:27:47 PM bowmanglass@sbcglobal.net bowmanglass.com Comments: Do Do, Gene and all Tommy's family. We loved Tommy dearly. Our friend of 30 yrs. will be missed greatly, but we may listen to his music forever, and pass the sound down to our grankids. We love you all. Thanks Tommy for your music, your support of the visual arts,and playing for the "last" time , in your "pajama pants", at our annual open studio. Dallas, Texas, USA Georgia Fuentes 2/1/2007 1:46:28 PM dirtroad@psyber.com www.salsage.com Comments: We are so very sadden to hear of the passing of a great Steel Guitarest. We love your music Tommy and you will be missed very much. Lincoln, CA, USA Cathi Parson 2/1/2007 12:35:54 PM idared@charter.net Comments: I've been a fan of Tommy's, and all of the Tophands since 1997 when two friends in California introduced me to this band that played this music called "Western Swing". I was starved for some real dancin' music at the time and this fit the bill. A true fascination for the history of this music was also born out of my love for this band and the rest is history. After moving to Texas I was honored to work for Mr. Morrell, Craig and all the "Animals" for a short time. Tommy has left quite a legacy of inspiration behind for both the musician and non-musician. Tommy was always very grateful to his fans and others promoting Western Swing music. I'm a proud owner of the entire HTWWS series, except for the latest. Can't wait to get my hands on that one. Although it will surely be a bittersweet moment knowing that I won't be able to tell Tommy in person how much I love it. Tommy, you will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you and knowing your music. The heaven's are surely swingin' now. Thanks for sharing your love of music with all of us. It will be the gift that keeps on giving!! God bless...Cathi Weatherford, TX, don and dollie 2/1/2007 10:26:41 AM dollieschmitt@yahoo.com Comments: don and i enjoyed watching you play at schmittys. it was like watching magic happen when you played. we will always remember the way you looked, like you where in heaven. thanks for all the memories. we will miss you. little elm, tx, Cathi Parson 2/1/2007 5:21:46 AM idared@charter.net Comments: I first became aware of Tom Morrell and the TWTH's while living in California. Good country music had been replaced by music that didn't even resemble country music and linedancers had taken over out beloved dancefloor at the Western Connection in San Dimas. A couple good friends turned me on to this "Western Swing" band from Texas. I was HOOKED. I was hungry for some truly great music and the music of Tom Morrell, Craig Chambers and all the "Animals" had a huge impact on my life in the late 90s. I wrote a passionatie fan letter to Tommy one day and to my great surprise and delight I received a phone call from Tommy thanking me for my letter. I was able to meet him during my first trek to Ruidoso in 1998 and many times after that. I was truly honored when for a short time after moving to Texas I was able to work for the TWTH's. I am the PROUD owner of an official TWTH jacket and each and every "How the West Was Swung" cd and have always considered the series a Collectors item. Tommy always expressed his gratitude to me and others endeavoring to promote Western Swing music. Tommy, you will be sorely missed. You left a legacy of truly inspired and inspiring music behind you and yes, a legion of admirers, dear friends and family behind. You WON'T be soon forgotten, if ever. God Bless You Dear. The heavens are will be swingin' now. Weatherford, TX, United States Paul Glenn 1/31/2007 8:43:22 PM pagle2@aol.com Comments: My heart was broken when I heard of your passing yesterday. Ever since we played together at the Dallasite Club and The Red Jacket, you have always had a place in my heart. I'll never forget the goodtimes we had and pleasure I got from working with you. The world is a little sadder now without you and your wonderful sense of humor in it. I was blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing you as a friend and a fellow musician, God bless you my friend. Paul Glenn Dallas, Texas, USA Tom Middleton 1/31/2007 8:40:09 PM tom@mc-j.com Comments: I had never heard of Tom Morrell unitl I saw him play with Rich O'Brien, Leon Rausch and Tommy Alsup in Elko, Nevada in the mid 90's. I was mesmerized at his relaxed, natural and melodic style. I later met him at other western swing shows and after hour jam sessions and we became friends. He was an interesting man to engage in conversations, with a good wit and humorous insight into human nature. He always took an interest in my playing and I am to this day flattered to have know this pinnacle of an often over looked instrument. Ride in peace old pard. Austin, TX, United States Wayne Brunson 1/31/2007 7:36:45 PM wdbrunson@tx.rr.com Comments: Tommy will be missed. He was and will always be the GREATEST Steel Player. Rowlett, TX, Jim Depew 1/31/2007 6:10:36 PM jimandloridepew@hotmail.com Comments: Tom was a high school friend and companion. I, along with his legend of freinds, will miss him. He may everyone from Adamson proud of his accomplishments. Farewell. Mesquite, TX, Bob Myers 1/31/2007 4:54:21 PM bobdeb5630@sbcglobal.net Comments: There was none better than Tommy Morrell on the guitars. I have worked all kinds of jobs with him and, whatever kind of music, he could do it, and in good taste. The key didn't matter.We have lost an icon in the music business. Tyler, Texas, USA Gillian Nicole Wagner 1/31/2007 4:17:46 PM gnwgigem09@tamu.edu Comments: Papal, I wish that we could have gotten to know eachother better and that I could have see you one last time. But as these things are always unplanned, I will miss you very much and hope to see you again one day! Love you always Papal Morrell. Gillian Wagner (granddaughter) College Station, Texas, USA Larry White 1/31/2007 3:33:58 PM dogfoot46@yahoo.com Comments: Tom Morrell, the musician's musician. His creative spirit was an early influence on my playing and his friendship will be missed. I was always worried that Tom wouldn't have a chance to be recognized for his musical greatness, but over the years, WR Records has gifted us all with a glimpse of Tom at his musical best and that we can hold onto for many years and generations to come. With sympathy to Tom's family and thanks for all that I have learned from Tom over the years. Dallas, TX, USA Roy Miller 1/31/2007 10:28:10 AM ramblinroy@nctv.com Comments: I was trying to find out details of the memorial service for Tom Morrell. Am a fan and long time accquaintance of Tom's. Sorry to hear of his death...he was a one of kind guy. Would like to have details of the memorial for my radio show on KAND, Corsicana. "Ramblin'" Roy Miller Corsicana, Texas 75110, phil vinson 1/30/2007 7:23:00 PM semogirl54@yhaoo.com Comments: I met tommy at schmittys had few shots with him an heard the very best steel player that i guess there ever was.now the good lord has him an the heavnly swing band is complete.god bless you tommy. LATER YOUR FREIND PHILBILLY oak point, tx, denton Darla 1/30/2007 2:40:48 PM Comments: Tom, You were the nicest stubborn old man I ever met. I'm happy to have known you. I enjoyed your music and your critiques of my choice in movies. I'll miss you and hope you forever will be in peace. Love, Darla Dallas via Little Elm, TX, greg 1/30/2007 12:00:56 PM schmittys2002@yahoo.com Comments: tom, you will always be a legend here at schmitty's to know you as a great friend & watch you play will be with me forever. your seat at the bar & your ashtray will always be here waiting for you. to everyone-take a shot of tequila and smoke a camel & flip tom your little finger he's #1 in my book !! R.I.P. tom we all love you little elm, tx, Cheri Morrell 1/30/2007 11:06:56 AM cmorrell@rmcv.com Comments: It is so sad that my son; Charles Thomas Morrell III (17 yrs old)had just met his grandfather and thankfully was able to see him at his last performance at the Bowman Glass Show. Chaz is so glad he gave up his front row tickets to "THE WHO" he received on his birthday October 20th to have the opportunity to see Tommy play; unfortunately it was his last performance. We are truly devastated and wish we had more time here on earth to be with him. My son Chaz loves music and it is odd to me that he has so many characteristics and the same love for music as Tommy; even though they did not spend any time together while my son was growing up. RIP Tommy..see you in Heaven....We Miss you dearly.... Your grandson is as PROUD of you; as you were with him when you met! My son and I would love to be able to learn more about his grandfather and the stories from the people Tommy touched throughout his life. Kingwood, Texas, USA Ed 1/30/2007 10:22:12 AM Comments: Tom, I never got the chance to meet you, but at the same time it feels like I've known you forever; Great musician, talent and person. Good bye for now. Keller, Texas, Mike Crow 1/30/2007 8:56:18 AM mikecrow@cs.com www.countrygoldradio.com Comments: Tommy Morrell will always be remembered as one of the greatest to ever play steel guitar. One of the most memorable sets of music I have ever seen was one night when he mesmerized us all with his Dobro skills. Bobs got a steel guitar player in heaven today. Mike Crow / KTFW Fort Worth, Tx, USA Harlan Kubos 1/30/2007 8:38:35 AM hkboomboom88@hotmail.com Comments: Tom,you will be missed......& to the rest of the TimeWarp Tophands,thanks for all the great music you guys have made over the years.....& most of all, Thank you Bert,......Harlan Kubos. Spring , Texas, USA George 1/30/2007 12:18:09 AM Comments: In our hearts, may your music play forever. You will be missed. Good bye and God bless my friend. George Little Elm, TX, USA Ronnie E. 1/24/2007 1:12:24 PM eakrnn@aol.com www.aol.com Comments: I saw Tom live at cowboy christmas 1984 in Stanford Tx.great show with Curtis Potter. and The Playboys. very inpresed with Tom and his Bigsby. no peddels no voulme peddel. no problem. Tom Rocks. Good luck quinlan, texas, u.s.a james mcclendon 10/11/2006 2:49:13 PM jimmymc61@sbcglobal.net Comments: Home and office no. 713-466-1997 houston, texas 77040, usa Al Dainwood 9/27/2006 1:40:00 AM a.dainwood@worldnet.att.net Comments: Tom,I knew you in Dallas when you played with Gene Summers. I used to sub for you occasionally on that gig. I used to also visit MSA in Oak Cliff where you used worked. I have always admired and been moved by your playing and artistry. Great to see you still active after all these years. I still play in Houston. I do a one man band thing, mostly Jazz standards. Best to you and yours. Al D Houston, Texas, USA Billy Gilbert 8/1/2006 7:29:35 AM bgilbert15@hotmail.com Comments: I grew up on Bob Wills, Floyd Tilman, T Texas Tyler, Merle Travis, etc. so i am always listening for the sounds I heard back then. Billy Canyon Lake, Texas, USA Wolf-Ruediger Sommer 7/11/2006 4:17:59 AM wolf-ruediger.sommer@t-online.de Comments: Hi there, I just found your site. Beeing interested in WS for a long time (Bob Wills, Spade Cooley, P.W. King, Tex Williems etc) I looked through at CD Universe and found the recordings of Tom Morell. Great! With Leon Rausch I had a nice talk years back in Frankfurt, Germany, I did it to get informations for my Country Music program I presented then in an german radiostation. Schenefeld, SH, Germany Tim Deneke 6/26/2006 10:18:45 AM timfuneraltim@netscape.net Comments: Just logged because I'm curious if you have any CD's for sale or a catalogue. My address is 14027 Madison Ave. Lakewood OH 44109 Lakewood, OH, USA Bruce McNeill 5/14/2006 7:09:20 AM bruce2158@msn.com coming soon Comments: A great way to introduce y'all to me was when a buddy sends me Monkey Bizness and the web address. I was shocked and glad to be know the real-deal is alive and well. But most shocking of all was as soon as I heard Chris O'Connell's voice I was instantly transported back to about 1975 when every Monday night for many months we paid one dollar each to hear Asleep at the Wheel all night long at the Longbranch Saloon in Berkley Ca. So good to hear y'all preserving this part of our musical heritage, and doing such a fine job of it. No need to worry, the care of this music is in good hands. Coburg , Oregon, Lane Tricia Belson (Flower Princess) 4/5/2006 5:47:39 PM flowerprincess813@hotmail.com Comments: Dude, I am a major indie rock fan plus im into most kinds of rock, reggae, metal, and the woodstock era but I went into this groovy antique shop today and they were playing tom morrel and the timewarp tophands and i totally dug the sound, ive got to go get me an album, ROCK ON! Austin, Texas, US Kyle Evans 3/17/2006 1:22:09 PM kyle.evans@gesupply.com Comments: Craig, haven't seen you and the boys in awhile. When are y'all coming back to Houston? We haven't been to Blanco's since the last time y'all played there, and my boots are needing a work-out. Please come back down our way soon! * Kyle and Rosanne Evans/Houston, TX Houston, Texas, USA gabriel villuendas 2/25/2006 9:03:16 AM consulta@zaragoza-ciudad.com www.zaragoza-ciudad.com Comments: saludos y viva la musica amigos zaragoza, aragon, spain los jets 2/25/2006 9:02:07 AM losjets@losjets.com www.losjets.com Comments: greetings happy music madrid, , spain Lucky J 2/14/2006 3:17:31 PM westskynews@aol.com www.cowboychronicles.com Comments: Tom you and the gang have a great show and the music all I can say keep up the good work. From one entertainer to another you all have earned my respect. Stop by my site some day and say howdy. I have another site also at www.luckysdustytrails.com " From The Leanin' Post " Lucky J Boise, Idaho, USA Lucky J 2/14/2006 3:13:45 PM westskynews@aol.com www.cowboychronicles.com www.luckysdustytrails.com Comments: Tom you and the gang have a great show and the music all I can say keep up the good work. From one entertainer to another you all have earned my respect. Stop by my site some day and say howdy. " From The Leanin' Post " Lucky J Boise, Idaho, US of A Shane Stanton 2/7/2006 11:19:26 PM stanton.shane@gmail.com Comments: Tom, You are an inspiration to everyone who has met you. I am just getting to know your music and I find it amazing. It is a privilege to know you as an artist and as a friend. Your legend will span many generations but your kindness and friendship will live forever. It is impossible to talk to you without feeling the passion you have for the simple things in life and the value you have for those around you. your legend will live forever in the hearts of many but your soul will be carried on forever by those who have shared your love for life. Thank you for the conversation. God is shining down upon you. Shane Little Elm, TX, USa Ernest L Margheim 12/28/2005 4:24:11 PM erniem@bresnan.net Comments: You guys are the greatest. I have been a fan of your music from back in the l930s and 1940s. LONG LIVE WESTERN SWING MUSIC. I LOVE YOUR INNOVATIVE STYLE. GOD BLESS. Canon City, CO, USA Joe Wagner 12/12/2005 7:06:44 PM joemwagner@verizon.net Comments: Although this ramblin' Texas boy wound up in NY, I still love to play your music in my pick-up. Takes me back to the land I love! Thank you. Best regards, Joe Poughquag, NY, USA Mark & Betty Smith 10/23/2005 11:24:39 PM maurine47b@yahoo.com Comments: We love all of you guys. Keep on playing. Mark & Betty Merkel, Tx., Cathi Parson 10/20/2005 6:48:52 PM wolfjam@charter.net Comments: Hey all of you Timewarp Tophand fans out there. On Sunday, November 13th, 2005 there will be a Timewarp Tophand Reunion held in honor of the Wolf himself, Tom Morrell to show our appreciation for all the great music he's given us over the years. It'll be held at the Longhorn Saloon, 121 W. Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. Cover charge from 2pm on is $10. The reunion featuring too many Tophands to list here, will begin at 6pm. But from 2 to 5pm there will be a jam session including many of Tom's friends and admirers to get things warmed up. If you're in the area, or even if you're not but would like to be, stop on by. This will be a night to remember. If you'd like to participate in the Jam, contact me at wolfjam@charter.net. Look forward to seein' ya'll there. Weatherford, TX, TX Barbara Ripatti 10/11/2005 2:19:28 PM barbaraandbetty@msn.com Comments: Great website. It's hard to find info on Western Swing and Western Honky Tonk. We're known as the Arizona Rhythm Riders and that's the music we play. Give a listen to our new album listed on cd-baby. "Rhythms to Remember" Hereford, Arizona, "BEEF" ROGER YOUNG 9/30/2005 9:26:53 AM RDYOUNG1967@YAHOO.COM Comments: TOMMY, SURE MISS THOSE DAYS AT GARLAND RECORDING STUDIO WITH DONNIE MCDUFF AND GARY HOGUE,GOD REST HIS SOUL. GLAD TO SEE YOU ARE DOING SO WELL. HOPE TO CATCH YOU OUT LIVE SOMETIME. WISH WE WOULD HAVE HAD CAMERAS THERE, WELL MAYBE NOT. THANKS FOR THE MUSIC. MABANK, TX, USA Greg Stevens 9/13/2005 9:01:33 AM gregs@mixx96.com Comments: Tickled pink to see you're still at it! I'm living in the Grate Northwest now, working for a Chicken Rock radio station for the last 6 years, even went back to Wichita last year to do a Wichita Linemen Reunion concert.... Imagine that! Say Hi to all the folks for me! Is Lucky Clark still playing bass for ya? Greg Stevens Yur Frend in Thu Grate Northwest! Olympia , Washington , USA Drew Knarr 8/8/2005 11:10:56 PM dknarrrox@sbcglobal.net Comments: Hey you-all, I'm still alive! I surely do miss seeing you guys, but I still play your recordings a lot. They are the BEST western swing! Please e-mail me if you ever get out of the bunkhouse and play somewhere. Big Balls nights were MAGIC, way back when. Thanks for the memories--those were some of the best times of my life, which doesn't say much for my life! HAH!!! Hurst, TX, Tarrant Duke & Cindy Gilleland 8/4/2005 11:54:14 AM fourg@hot.rr.com Comments: Just stopped in to say Howdy to some old friends. Our crew still talks about those great dances down in the Old Settlers Park in Round Rock that y'all & Earl Palmer put on back in the 90's. Man! What Swing! Put out the very best W/S cd's in the 90's! Down the Road.. Duke & Cindy Belton, TEXAS, USA Bill Arnold 7/11/2005 2:38:11 PM pbarnold54@adelphia.net Comments: Mr. Morell...this is the best Western Swing I've heard since I was kicked bass for Buddy Emmons and Phil Baugh. Outstanding!!! Fairview, Pa, USA Tom Morrell 6/30/2005 9:39:23 PM t72220@hotmail.com flat11.8k.com Comments: I just wanted to say I'm also called Tom Morrell- I just stumbled across this because I was bored- good luck with whatever it is you do fellow Tom Morrell!! Manchester, -, UK Snowman 5/30/2005 4:24:54 AM hem.bredband.net/reptiles Comments: I got my webpage adress wrong! Sorry about that. , , Snowman 5/30/2005 4:23:27 AM reptiles@bredband.net http://hem.bredband.net/reptiles Comments: Howdy! I love your website and i hope to see you Live on my trip to the states! Keep it country! Over and out from the Snowman Gothenburg, , Sweden Linda Davis 5/10/2005 2:04:36 PM Linda.Davis@BancTec.com Comments: Tommy, I have not seen you in years. Steve Rodriquez was my husband. Last time I spoke to you you were going to see if you had anything on tape of Steve. I'd love to talk to you sometime.Love to hear from you. Linda Davis Mesquite, TX, Peggy Dykstra 2/28/2005 1:50:13 PM pudstra@yahoo.com Comments: Hey Tommy great site. I have known your son now for about 8 months,(Jerry),and have now seen all of his family thanks to your website! I love all kinds of music but country is one of my favorites. I am new to country swing but will be sure to listen to some now. Be proud of your son Tommy, he is a good good man! God Bless you! Peg Marshalltown, Iowa, USA Rod Wallace 2/26/2005 10:21:51 PM rodwallace03@aol.com www.allunderonehat.com Comments: Tommy I worked with you in Ft. Worth and Dallas--- (in the New West Wranglers--Tommy Allsups band in the early 80's,and some with the late Donnie McDuff in the Moonshine Brothers band, and varies other gigs, maybe Buck Reams--I played bass) It great to see a site specializing in swing of the Western variety. Email me if you get the time--- Rod Wallace moulton, alabama, USA Franz 2/13/2005 2:46:18 AM asw-sonn@aon.at http://www.funkymugl1.at Comments: Hallo very nice your Website.All the best Wishes from Austria.Keep it Country Franz Wieselburg, Austria, Loweraustria Jim Bob Bennatt 2/3/2005 10:27:15 PM Jbbennatt@AOL.com Comments: Saw you and Tommy at Bellville this past summer. Missed seeing Craig at Ruidoso this past year. Saw Tommy, but he was not playing steel. Really enjoy hearing you all play and sing the old western swing music. I think you all are the best Western Swing band in the country. Look forward to seeing you soon. Richards, Texas, USA Bernard Beck 1/8/2005 5:33:54 AM Comments: Well, I've been playing dobro for years, folk and blues style. Picked up an 8-string deluxe Fender 10 years ago and started to listen to western swing. For Xmas, my kids got me 4 of the timewarp tophands series records. Let me tell you, it just blows my mind. Thank you for such a great project. Keep it going, keep it swinging. Bernard PS. a dream : what about tablatures of that beautiful music ? , , France Jacob Colle 12/22/2004 3:36:21 AM JColle1975@yahoo.com Comments: Well, always waiting for Craig's next CD. Great to know that there are some keeping Texas Swing alive in these days since 'pop-country' is trying to take over. Of course, I may be a little biased, right Craig? Foley, Alabama, Bruce 12/18/2004 3:10:51 AM Comments: See Tom, I told you it wasn't idiot proof! I just messed it up!To a good man and to a better friend that puts up with my and my wife's antics and always makes it seem like we had a good time. Here is to Nutreas, and *^&^$% hair charts.....Merry Christmas my friend. , , Bruce Hagen 12/18/2004 3:06:06 AM Comments: , , Gene Summers 12/9/2004 9:05:37 AM genesummersmail@yahoo.com http://www.rockabillyhall.com/GeneSummers.html Comments: Hey, Morrell...are you ever gonna retire! Just kidding!! Hope you "Rock On" forever! Merry Christmas. Gene P.S. Give me a call sometime. DFW, Texas, USA!!! www.top-country-songs.com 11/30/2004 6:55:40 AM www.top-country-songs.com Comments: P.S> Nice site, clean and loads easy... surfingit right now<<< El Paso, TX, Robert 11/30/2004 6:52:47 AM www.top-country-songs.com Comments: Your web address was logged on my website's traffic report. I'm shocked ya'll don't have an RSS feed, it's a great traffic tool, especially via my yahoo... El Paso, TX, Kathy Cloud 9/9/2004 8:58:16 PM katcloud@yahoo.com Comments: Just discovered your web site--I'm not normally a big web surfer, but I've really enjoyed reading and exploring your site. My dad was Bob White, and I'm getting to explore a part of his life I was too young to know about for many years...it's nice to keep learning about the many friends he had and the contributions he made to the world of music. Thanks for your hard work...and for sharing with us all. , , Jimmy & Starla Queen 9/8/2004 3:41:52 AM duhozarks@charter.net www.thequeens.net Comments: Just wanted to say howdy and we love your website! We love you all! Nobody does western swing better than you! And you know how much we love the non pedal steel! Take care.... Camdenton, Missouri, USA Pat Matula 8/25/2004 10:11:42 AM txfiddler1@hotmail.com ZonaJones.com Comments: Just checkin it out I play fiddle for Zona jones & The Swingwest Band of Beaumont. Lookin foward to hearing ya'll sometime. Beaumont, TX, USA Akiko Adachi 8/6/2004 11:19:54 AM genius@cocoa.ocn.ne.jp Comments: One day, my husband introduced me "Western Swing" and since that moment I was fascinated by that music and now I am singing some songs every month at Live Country Bar in Tokyo. Every month for singing in front of audience, I listen carefully and try to write down the lylics of new song but I just can catch 80%. If someone notice this comments, it is very happy if you could let me know the lylics ot "HONEYSUCKEL TIME IN THE VALLEY" of Leon Lausch's CD with Tommy Allsup. Fuchu sity, , Tokyo Mike Black 7/23/2004 1:59:13 PM westernswingster@zianet.com Comments: It's no big secret I'm addicted to this Aggregation of Animals. Faithfully I've followed the TWTH 12-step program for the "Recovering Rhythmically Dependant". Now as Volume 13 spins endlessly on the old Grommes Hi-Fi, (tube powered thru a 50's mono JBL cabinet that Sounds like 6 & 1/2 bucks!), I've concluded that as long as 'ol Bert lets Wolf keep making these records I'll remain hopelessly handicapped! Must be doing something right though, in my top-secret notebook of songs & singers I'd want to record, there's 2 on this disc. I always new Zilla would nail "Fly Me to the Moon" (an' how about "My Lean Baby?) and though I didn't have a singer chosen for "Swing on a Star", Becky Kilgore sends us to the constellations. Maybe Tom will swipe a couple more pages, like Leon on "Night and Day" or Craig crooning "Beyond the Sea"? I can hear them now with those great arrangements we've come to expect from arguably the greatest Western Swing band ever! Ok, Ok, that's a pretty tall order but these guys take a back seat to no one in the history of this great music! Oh and Tom, you've played some great stuff but your intro and solo on "Fly Me to the Moon" is a pretty tasty piece of Non Pedal Steel playing! It's all about soul. Maybe those Grammy people will stop counting sales and popularity numbers and start actually listening to the nominees? Until then all the animals deserve and extra helping at feeding time! Adios from the "Land of Encampment"!!! Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, USA Billy & Sharon Stewart 7/14/2004 12:47:45 PM sharon@reddstewart.com www.reddstewart.com Comments: We would like to invite you to visit our newly launched tribute site to Redd Stewart: www.reddstewart.com, a site launched in memory of Redd (co-writer of Tennessee Waltz, You Belong To Me, Slow Poke, Bonaparte's Retreat, Soldiers Last Letter, and many more!) Please sign our guest book so we know you stopped by! Did you ever record, perform, or meet Redd or Pee Wee King? We'd love to hear about it! Thank you. Billy (Redd's son) & Sharon Norfolk, VA, USA Jerry Morrell 7/11/2004 4:35:53 PM jerry_sykes@yahoo.com Comments: Dad...its me your boy...just wanted to say hello and love your webpage...you and wr records did a great job.Tell the ole hands there hello...and keep up the great music...Love Ya!. houston, tx, usa Lee & Debi Alves 7/10/2004 6:38:54 PM dlalves@aol.com Comments: Danced to your music at the River Ranch in Ft. Worth, Texas on July 4th. Debi has about worn out the West by Southwest CD, so she just ordered your other 4. Also, just want to mention that some friends of ours wrote some of the songs you've recorded...Luke Reed, Gil Prather, and Kim Blakey. We'd all love for you to come to a great party our friend, Russ Hill, has every September on the Hill Ranch in Gaines County, TX. Gil and Kim always show, and Luke has been there in the past. There are some great pickers & singers gathered there for great food, drink, and just visitin'! Email us for details! Hobbs, NM, USA Mary Stamper 6/24/2004 10:53:41 PM mstamper77@yahoo.com Comments: come back to philadelphia! Havertown, PA, United States Cowboy Bawb 6/23/2004 12:10:36 PM cowboybawb@gracejane.com Comments: Craig, Tommy, etc. As always, I enjoyed the heck out of the show in Burleson this year. Thanks for a great time! Burleson, TX, Junior Yamachi 6/21/2004 8:34:41 AM Comments: Tom, you are great!! Nishinomiya, , Japan Mark Waldrop 10/19/2003 12:00:00 AM guitartex@sbcglobal.net www.guitartex.com Comments: I've got a guitar shop in San Antonio. Does Tommy do any clinics or seminars? Are The Time Warp Tophands going to be in San Antonio any time soon? Great website! I didn't see any mention of our local western swing giant Johnny Bush & his recent induction to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Johnny's back in full voice now & sounds better than he has in years!! San Antonio, Texas, USA David Zettner 9/28/2003 12:00:00 AM zettner@texas.net zettner.home.texas.net Comments: Hey Tom; I'm sitting here at Willie Nelson's World Headquarters in Luck Texas, where we have a little studio. Just wanted you to know that Willie and the gang here sure do like your sounds. Also, Johnny Bush said somethin' but I can't remember what.. Zettner.... Spicewood, Texas, USA Jennifer 7/23/2003 12:00:00 AM www.countrylinemagazine.com Comments: Hey-- great site! I work for Country Line Magazine and wanted to invite everyone over to our forums to brag on Craig Chambers with the Time Warp Tophands at www.countrylinemagazine.com/forums! Support Texas musicians! Austin, TX, USA craig chambers 7/14/2003 12:00:00 AM chamc003@sgfl.org.uk www.sgfl.org.uk Comments: my name is craig chambers and i am famous aswell. you may have seen me on mtv and matrix(i was the cute kid). stoke-on-trent, , uk cowgirl calamity jane 7/14/2003 12:00:00 AM Prettyprawn111@aol.com www.faceparty.com/titchydudete666 Comments: howdy yall i luv cowboys and craig craig is my hero i worship the floor he wlks on i mean his last album orgasmic or wot!!! plz can i have ur autograph luv calamity jane xxxx stoke, , england Jim Slater 6/19/2003 12:00:00 AM jmlslater@sprynet.com n/a Comments: Tommy Morrell is a friend of mine and I am a westernswing fan from the old days. Ah-ha take it away Leon! Yuma, Az., Yuma Jim Slater 6/19/2003 12:00:00 AM jmlslater@sprynet.com n/a Comments: Tommy Morrell is a friend of mine and I am a westernswing fan from the old days. Ah-ha take it away Leon! Yuma, Az., Yuma Cowboy Bawb 6/2/2003 12:00:00 AM www.burlesontx.com/home/location.htm Comments: Howdy Folks, just wanted to remind everybody that Craig is playing another *FREE SHOW* in "Old Town" Burleson again this year! It's scheduled for Friday, June 13th, 7:30PM. They'll probably set up in front of the "Old Town Smokehouse" again this year. C'Mon down and show your support for one of the best Western Swing bands around! Burleson, TX, USA John England 5/21/2003 12:00:00 AM john@westernswingers.net westernswingers.net Comments: I just bought "Jugglin' Cats" from the Texas Music Roundup, and love the website, too! I front a Western Swing band in Nashville, and look forward to getting more of your CDs. A-ha! John England Madison, TN, USA John England 5/21/2003 12:00:00 AM john@westernswingers.net westernswingers.net Comments: I just bought "Jugglin' Cats" from the Texas Music Roundup, and I love the website, too! I front a western swing band in Nashville, and look forward to more of the CDs. John England Madison, TN, USA Steve & Harley 1/21/2003 12:00:00 AM steveandharley@armadilloradiohour.com www.armadilloradiohour.com Comments: We just wanted yall to know we put a link to your website from the Armadillo Radio Hour site. We're hoping Craig can lite long enough to be a guest on the show. We're on all over Texas and a bit beyond now. Playing that good ole Texas music. Thanks & adios, Steve & Harley www.armadilloradiohour.com kerrville, texas, usa Mark L. Gentry 1/1/2003 12:00:00 AM mark@picsbyopus.com www.picsbyopus.com Comments: Craig...Bringing in the New Year with ya'lll at The White Elephant this year was excellent. Dancing to the swing'n smooth sounds of the band ... spending time with familiar faces ... was encouraging.'2002' was such a strange year. I look forward to 2003 and all the potential it holds. May it bring you prosperity and JOY. Mark Irving, TX, U.S.A. Mark L. Gentry 1/1/2003 12:00:00 AM mark@picsbyopus.com www.picsbyopus.com Comments: Craig...Bringing in the New Year with ya'lll at The White Elephant this year was excellent. Dancing to the swing'n smooth sounds of the band ... spending time with familiar faces ... was encouraging.'2002' was such a strange year. I look forward to 2003 and all the potential it holds. May it bring you prosperity and JOY. Mark Irving, TX, U.S.A. Mark L. Gentry 1/1/2003 12:00:00 AM mark@picsbyopus.com www.picsbyopus.com Comments: Craig...Bringing in the New Year with ya'lll at The White Elephant this year was excellent. Dancing to the swing'n smooth sounds of the band ... spending time with familiar faces ... was encouraging.'2002' was such a strange year. I look forward to 2003 and all the potential it holds. May it bring you prosperity and JOY. Mark Irving, TX, U.S.A. Tommy Thomsen 12/13/2002 12:00:00 AM PUEBLOTOM@AOL.COM WWW.TOMMYTHOMSEN.COM Comments: Craig,Tommy,Ronny,Greg & Fuzzy, I just wanted to say thanks for gettin' me up for a couple of tunes at Big Balls last saturday night.Cathi and I had a great time while celebrating her birthday. I'm looking forward to another trip down in the spring.Until then keep up the great music! Adios, Tommy Thomsen SONOMA, CA, USA Philippe Moritz 12/8/2002 12:00:00 AM monphilou4@aol.com monphilou4@aol.com Comments: Yes even in France ! Mr Tommy Morrell got solid fans; I send to you an enormous HELLO you are the one and only King of non-pedal steel guitar, the Master of Western Swing and Humour. Thank you for all the good time spend listening to your(I hope ) neverending How The West Was Swung serie . Long life to THE WOLF , go on swinging , you're the Best ! Nancy, , FRANCE pi in the skyy 11/18/2002 12:00:00 AM pi@pi.com pi.com Comments: western swing is, like, totally bitchen'. piville, Texas, US of A Ernie Croucher 9/19/2002 12:00:00 AM ernie44@ew1.net www.ernieauction.com Comments: Craig, I am glad to see that you are going strong in the music business. I thought you were still training horses. I guess after awhile all those all ponies feel like they have a little hump in their back. I was sorry to miss you at the Palomino party in Houston. I hope to catch you in Ft. Worth or maybe even Blanco's. Keep that good Texas music going and hope to see you down the road. Good Luck Ernie Richmond, Texas, Ft. Bend Bawb 6/21/2002 12:00:00 AM cowboybawb@gracejane.com www.gracejane.com & www.georgiafaye.com Comments: Hey folks, jsut want to remind anybody that happens to look here and also happens to live in the Fort Worth area that Craig Chambers is bringin' the band down to Burleson TX for a FREE SHOW on FRIDAY 28th. It should start around 7:30 in the PM, and will be right in front of the "Old Town Smokehouse" at 114 South Main. Burleson, TX, USA Mike Black 6/20/2002 12:00:00 AM westernswingster@juno.com www.lower40music.com Comments: Just to let everyone know, Tom Morrell is being inducted into the Seattle Western Swing Society's "Pioneers of Western Swing" Hall of Fame in August at Everett Washington. Congratulations Tommy! I also had this little piece or penmanship I wanted to post here. Get a load of this.... I was driving up 1-5 to Seattle in late February. I plugged in the newest TWTH release "Stylin" as soon as I got the Chevy out of the gate. After a 1/2 dozen spins on the CD player I'd hit southern Oregon. I wasn't aware of how far I'd gone and the concept of hours was measured by spins of the CD. Somewhere in that place where the Southwest becomes the Northwest, the Band was redifining "It Might As Well Be Spring", and this paragraph popped into my head. "Tom Morrell is like Duke Ellington introducing Joaquin Murphey to Miles Davis, playing like Barney Kessel, thinking like Art Tatum, with the soul of Bobby Koefer, the simplicity of Count Basie, and the style of Frank Sinatra. All done to a Bill Evan's arrangement of a Cindy Walker song!" When Tom heard that he laughed. But I'm sure it's not too far off the mark. It might have taken him 50 years to bring it there but Western Swing is in good hands with the TimeWarp~TopHands! I thank Bert Winston for making this music happen ever time I spin a WR release! By the way, "Stylin" is still in my car's CD' player! I can't take it out, must be button is stuck on "Swing"!!! Wills Point , CA, USA Paul Aaron "Cowboy Joe" 6/15/2002 12:00:00 AM cbjrr@aol.com http://www.cowboyjoesradioranch.com Comments: Due to a folk music prewmption on June 15, Cowboy Joe's Radio Ranch was not broadcast. It is tentatively rescheduled for Sat. July 13 from 3 to 5pm EASTERN time. Please check out my home page for details and the link to the broadcast. New York, NY, USA Paul Aaron "Cowboy Joe" 5/27/2002 12:00:00 AM cbjrr@aol.com http://www.cowboyjoesradioranch.com Comments: The next broadcast of Cowboy Joe's Radio Ranch will air live over the Internet on Sat. June 15 from 3 to 5pm EASTERN time. The connection is http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram Those of you in the NYC listening area, you can tune in WBAI New York (99.5fm). Manhattan, NY, USA COWBOY JOE (radio name) 5/3/2002 12:00:00 AM cbjrr@aol.com http://www.cowboyjoesradioranch.com Comments: Howdy from the world headquarters for real Western Swing music - Cowboy Joe's Radio Ranch. New York, NY, USA Cowboy Bawb 5/2/2002 12:00:00 AM bawb@gracejane.com www.gracejane.com Comments: Hey guys, just heard that you were going to be playing at the Burleson outdoor show on Friday night, June 28th. Can't wait to see you guys down there again. I recommend that everyone in the DFW area that loves good music and good times to come down for a great (and free) show! Burleson, TX, USA Mike Black 4/21/2002 12:00:00 AM westernswingster@juno.com www.lower40music.com Comments: Hey Kids, had a listening party for Craig Chambers soon to be released, "Goin'To Town" recording. Keep it tuned here for the relese of this great project and get those dancin boots shined up!!! You're gonna love this record!! And Jugglin' Cats while Stylin? How does he do it?? Columbia, MGM, RCA, Capitol and now WR Labels that make Western Swing History!!!!!! Wills Point , CA, USA Mark & Betty Smith 3/2/2002 12:00:00 AM smitbm@hotmail.com Comments: Hi Tom, Mark & I have a surprise for you. See you in Dallas, soon. trent, tx, usa Sky Corbin 2/6/2002 12:00:00 AM skypat@wilnet1.com Comments: I'm a retired (5 years ago) deejay/radio station owner. Always loved western swing, and I am delighted to stumble on your site. Heard about you from Bob Boatwright a few years back, but I've never heard your music. I look forward to just that. Later. Milburn, Ok, USA Jim Bob Bennatt 1/23/2002 12:00:00 AM Jbbennatt@AOL.com Comments: I am a great fan of western swing. Saw you guys in Ruidoso. Don't know how you can play when the weather gets cold, but it don't seem to bother you and the fans don't leave, they just get bigger ever year. I go to many western swing events, but the one in Ruidoso is special. Also saw you in San Marcos last year. Keep up the good work, more and more people are starting to enjoy Western Swing. Richards, Texas, USA Jimmy Burns 1/23/2002 12:00:00 AM jimngay1@attbi.com Comments: Hi Craig, Looks like you're doing O.K. since the last time I saw you when we sat down in my living room floor and wrote "I don't Want You Coming back Again"-- My, My, How time flies. I still listen to the old tape every now and then -- It still sounds good to me after all this time---- Good luck---Hope to see you again someday--- Email me if you get a chance-- I'd like to hear from you--------- Jimmy Burns Grand Prairie, Texas, USA Carroll Duke 1/15/2002 12:00:00 AM cdduke1@msn.com Comments: Always look forward to hearing and seeing you guys in Belton, TX. Gatesville, TX, USA Curtis A. Reed 1/14/2002 12:00:00 AM Curtisreed1745@aol.com Comments: Hi Tom This Curtis Reed, Arlen Reeds brother from Casper, Wyoming. I'm sending this from Virginia. Just found about your web site, and ordered volumes 1-7 I have 10 and will soon prucahses the rest. As always great music. So wish their were good dance halls here in Virgina. I'm Looking forward to Dallas this March always enjoy the music so much. Keep up the good work. Chesapeake, Virginia, USA A-10 "pinto"Etcheverry 1/14/2002 12:00:00 AM Comments: hi tom hi bert stylin,cool album! T or C, nm, sierra Duke & Cindy Gilleland 1/12/2002 12:00:00 AM fourg@vvm.com Comments: Great to see ya'll are coming to the Cotton Club. We'll all be there ready to do lots of Whuppin' & Spurrin' to that great music! Belton, TX, USA Paul Aaron "Cowboy Joe" 12/29/2001 12:00:00 AM www.cowboyjoesradioranch.com Comments: Happy 2002 and keep the western swinging! Manhattan, NY, USA Lee Brothers 12/21/2001 12:00:00 AM Lee9A6@aol.com Comments: Hey Tom Just chekin' your site for that new release. Hope to find it soon.......See ya' Brothers Murphysboro, Il, USA ric freeman 12/14/2001 12:00:00 AM marsuefreeman@yahoo.com Comments: i have listened to vols 4-9 for the last few years did not find this website till today cause i was listen' to the cd's again. The music is the music by dad listened to when i was little but it took me till i was about 35 to understand it!!! i guess daddy was pretty smart about that ol' bob wills and tommy duncan music. i am going to order the rest of the cd's. ps are u guys playing around dallas soon? Cedar Hill, , Duke & Cindy Gilleland 12/8/2001 12:00:00 AM fourg@vvm.com www.vvm.com/~fourg Comments: Here's wishing a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all the Tophands & the WR crew! See ya'll in March. The Belton Crew Belton, Texas, USA David Morgan 12/6/2001 12:00:00 AM mams@airmail.net web2.airmail.net/mams/mams.htm Comments: Thanks to everyone who supports Western Swing and the folks who make it possible to continue this tradition, especially the like of Mr. Bert Winston and WR Records. Tom "Wolf" Morrell has assembled some of the finest players and singers in Western Swing over the years and it was indeed my pleasure to have been able to work with this crew while recording and mixing both volume 11 and 12 of "How the West Was Swung". I can honestly say that I've never recorded a better, more fun bunch of players. I hope that I've helped to turn out some lasting memories of these fine players that will stay close to your hearts and be a pleasure to listen to. Tommy.... you're the best, man. Don't ever stop doin' what it is that you love to do. Garland, Texas, USA Clarence Moss 12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM clamos@msn.com Comments: I sure am going to have to get down Texas way one of these days to see and HEAR youall. Clarence Moss Edmond, Okla, USA Lee Brothers 11/17/2001 12:00:00 AM Comments: Hey Tom; Everyone from the midwest say's "HEY" Looking forward to your next release.Jugglin Cats is great.The gal's are wonderful.Would like to see them perform with the Tophands sometime. , , Del Seay 11/15/2001 12:00:00 AM deljan@att.net Comments: I thought for sure that I would read in the paper That Tom and the TopHands were the band playing for Bush and Putin this week, but no one seems to know. If Bush missed these guys, he's not as smart as I thinK Anchorage, Alaska, Damned Straight! Jacki Watkins 10/28/2001 12:00:00 AM coondog@sktc.net Comments: My husband and I have become addicted to Tom Morrel and the Timewarp guys! Wish we could see them in person. Best music we've heard in years! Keep making this music!! Clearwater, Kansas, USA c c johnson 10/26/2001 12:00:00 AM taisan@vvm.com Comments: Great music. Keep em comin. killeen, tx, usa Clarence Moss 10/24/2001 12:00:00 AM clamos@msn.com Comments: Sure do like your WEB SITE. As I am a big fan of all of THE WR ANIMALS. THANKS TO YOU BERT. Edmond, OK, U.S.A. Julie and Randy Turner 10/12/2001 12:00:00 AM julietur@aol.com members.aol.com/julietur/turner.index.html Comments: Just a quick note to thank you again, Craig for asking us to play with y'all at Big Balls in Cowtown in Ft. Worth on Oct. 6th. Harlan, Randy and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and couldn't have asked for more distinguished company onstage! Thanks Craig, Leon, Bob and Steve for having us, hope we can do it again sometime!! Spring, TX, USA Don Lacey 9/29/2001 12:00:00 AM saxviolince.dl@home.com Comments: I love the B-Bop influence.Transcribed Dinosaur Droppings for 2 fiddles.Keep burning! White City, oregon, U.S.A. Toyah Taylor 9/20/2001 12:00:00 AM toyah@toyah.com www.toyah.com/cowboyart Comments: Grest Music, Thanks for keeping the western swing music jumping. I recommend these CD's to everyone. Monroe, LA, USA wqrren 5/4/2001 12:00:00 AM sam4200@msn.com Comments: My wife and I saw you for the first time at Big Balls in Ft. Worth. Greatmusic. Looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. kaufman, texas, usa Fred & Beverly Cothern 4/22/2001 12:00:00 AM BRONC_BUSTER74@MSN.COM Comments: We love to go to Ruiodoso and watch u guys play. We have so much fun watchingu guys have fun. Love the music & the songs. LOVE THAT WESTERNSWING!!!!!!!!! Amarillo, Texas, USA Duke & Cindy Gilleland 3/29/2001 12:00:00 AM fourg@vvm.com Comments: Western Swing & Fiddles to the max!! That was the 5th annual TexasWestern Swing Fiddling Showcase in Belton. The ol' "WR" crew camethrough again. See ya'll next March! The Belton Crew Belton, Texas, USA Cathi Parson 3/23/2001 12:00:00 AM wswing4ever@aol.com Comments: So. Calif. Western Swing Music Society presents another afternoon of the bestmusic around. Sunday April 8th, Noon till 6pm. Montana's in San Dimas CA.Chapped Cheeks and Radio Ranch Straight Shooters. For more information call626/963-7176 or reply to this email. For those of you So. Californians who areChambers/Morrell fans, we'll be spinnin many of their fine tunes during the bandbreaks. You won't want to miss it. Glendora, CA, Good Ol' USA enola gay mathews 3/7/2001 12:00:00 AM enolagay53@hotmail.com Comments: My friends....I miss Larry Scott's radio shows when I could see"everybody" on one night in Fort Worth...but you guys are always myfavorites. I play Tom Morrell on the air just about every day..and the listenerslove that old-time sound that's brand new...kind of a time-warp. C ya at theannual Western Arts Awards in July! Love....Enola Gay Sulphur Springs, Tx, USA Duke & Cindy Gilleland 3/5/2001 12:00:00 AM fourg@vvm.com Comments: Everyone is looking forward to seeing ya'll at the 5th annual Texas WesternSwing Showcase in Belton on March 24. Tom, be sure and bring some CD's & Tshirts as we worn the others out playin' so much! See ya'll there!! Belton, Texas, USA Cratus C. Douthitt/Texanna Heritage Productions 3/4/2001 12:00:00 AM chuckwgn@wf.quik.com Comments: Hey Pards, A great web site. Do you think this music is about to catch on???Well, you guys are doing it the best. Hope to see you soon. Henrietta, TX, USA Schahara 2/28/2001 12:00:00 AM music@musicmessage.com www.yodelers.com Comments: Hoping to entice some Western Swing listeners to our #1 Song on the WesternSwing ChartMP3: Duelling Yodels and #2 song: Roy Rogers: Livin the Cowboy Dream. http://www.mp3.com/rustytania Give these West Texans some support, please! Levelland, TX, USA THE COBBLER 2/28/2001 12:00:00 AM COBBLER@TEXASHONKYTONKRADIO.COM WWW.TEXASHONKYTONKRADIO.COM Comments: YOU BOYS SWING. WE PLAY REAL TEXAS MUSIC AT WWW.TEXASHONKYTONKRADIO.COM MAYPEARL, TEXAS, USA nancy montgomery 2/26/2001 12:00:00 AM nancy.montgomery@mhmr.state.tx.us Comments: Craig and Tommy and The Timewarp Tophands, Just wanted to let you know howmuch I enjoyed listening and dancing at Big Balls Friday night. You all are thebest. See ya, Nancy mexia, texas, us Cathi Parson 2/24/2001 12:00:00 AM wswing4ever@aol.com Comments: The So. Calif. Western Swing Music Society would like to thank WR Records andCraig Chambers for generously donating some of their fine goods to our Raffle.Your cd's, t-shirts, caps and posters were a huge hit and helped us raise alotof money. Our first meeting was a huge success. Our next meeting will be Sunday,April 8th at Montana's C/W Nightclub in San Dimas, CA. Bands to be announced soon. A May date has not been decided due to Mothers Day coinciding with our second Sunday. We'll keep you posted. Thanks again Craig. Mucho appreciated!! Glendora, CA, USA mark & betty 2/16/2001 12:00:00 AM victbm@hotmail.com Comments: To Tom & Craig & the timewarp tophands, Mark is very ill in bed due to his lack of new material from the Timewarp Tophands. The only cure is some more music from yall. See you in Dallas. Mark & Betty clovis, new mexico, usa John Schmitz 2/15/2001 12:00:00 AM heyride@alltel.net Comments: WELL ALLLRIIGHTT! This is great!! One of the best sites I've seen. I've seen the Timewarp Tophands several times and always encourage others to. I've been doing a weekly western swing show on our community radio station KZUM-FM going on 21 years. It's called the Heyride. I love to play lots of the pioneers of western swing from the 30's and 40's, and of course todays artists, Timewarp Tophands, ASATW, Playboys 2, Dayna Wills to mention a few. I'm always looking for more. I had the pleasure of seeing Tom Morrell and Bobby Boatright when they played here about 2 years ago with the Texas Playboys. Keep up the good work and keep swinging! Thanks Lincoln, Nebraska, USA THE COBBLER 2/13/2001 12:00:00 AM COBBLER@TEXASHONKYTONKRADIO.COM WWW.TEXASHONKYTONKRADIO.COM Comments: YOU CAN HEAR REAL TEXAS SWING,WESTERN, MUSIC AT WWW.TEXASHONKYTONKRADIO.COM MAYPEARL, TEXAS, USA cheryl Worthen 2/1/2001 12:00:00 AM Cherylworthen@hotmail.com Comments: Hi to Tom and the Guys! I was with your friend (and mine) Drew Knarr, last Sat. night the 27th Jan. 01, to see you at Big Balls. I just wanted you to know how much my friend, Kim,(the Blond) and i enjoyed your music. Drew has sent me some CD's before my trip to Tx, but seeing you in person was even better that I could have imagined. Thank you for giving the world such GREAT MUSIC! Keep it up, and I hope to see you again real soon. Your fan, Cheryl Worthen (Drew's Ex) Pine Bluff, Ar, USA Teddy Broussard 1/23/2001 12:00:00 AM tbroussard@camtel.net www.truecajun.com Comments: I a country songwriter and cajun cookbook writer living in the bayou country of South Louisiana. You have a great website. My truecajun.com site will be up and running in a couple of weeks. Please visit it whenever you all have time. Thank you. Sincerely, Teddy Broussard...Sha, you don't have to be cajun to cook true cajun......... Grand Chenier, Louisiana, United States Cathi Parson 1/5/2001 12:00:00 AM wswing4ever@aol.com Comments: The So. Calif. Western Swing Music Society has arrived. Many thanks to Barbara Martin and all the great WS musicians and WS enthusiasts in Texas and Oklahoma for sending such encouraging messages. What a family!! For more information on the SCWSMS you can email me or call our Hotline: 626/963-7176. Our first Dance/Jam will be 2/18/01 in Chino, CA. Keep Swingin and Happy New Year. Glendora, CA, USA Willie Samuelson 1/2/2001 12:00:00 AM wsamuelson@yahoo.com www.smokehouseband.com Comments: Nice web site. The music samples are way cool! Steamboat Springs, CO, USA Paul Aaron "Cowboy Joe 12/31/2000 12:00:00 AM paulAcowboyjoe@aol.com www.cowboyjoesradioranch.com Comments: Howdy from COWBOY JOE'S RADIO RANCH, winner of the "Western HeritageWrangler Award" from The National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center. I'de like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a HAPPY 2001 and a great upcoming year for the preservation and promotion of the music we all love - WESTERN SWING. With best regards for the New Year, Paul Aaron "Cowboy Joe." New York, NY, Cyber Space USA Chester Baldwin 12/31/2000 12:00:00 AM rcb987@ionet.net Comments: Liked your website. I grew up listening to western swing and have seen Johnny Lee Wills ride in the Will Rogers Roundup Club rodeo parades when I was a kid. He rode a big black horse if I remember right. That was back in the mid to late 50's. Keep up the good work. Claremore, Ok, USA Graham Griffith 12/24/2000 12:00:00 AM hoola@listen.to Comments: Just got off the phone to Tom and he told me about the new web address. As I suspected, he hasn't even seen this page. I suppose that you pass on the comments. Just to let everyone know that we do have some western swing music happening in Australia. However, you've got the best. Anyone travelling over here should send us an email and we'll put you in touch with the "hotspots". Sydney, NSW, Australia Dell & Cyndi Barrett 12/18/2000 12:00:00 AM dlbarrett@texinet.net Comments: droped in to Big River Sat. night 12-16-00....really enjoyed the show. A true singer of western swing... glad to meet ya .Looking forward to seein ya soon Dublin, Texas, USA twelvehearts 12/4/2000 12:00:00 AM twelvehearts@yahoo.com Comments: Who said Weatern Swing was Country!!!! San Diego, , USA DUKE & CINDY GILLELAND 11/23/2000 12:00:00 AM fourg@vvm.com Comments: JUST STOPPED IN TO WISH Y'ALL A HAPPY THANKSGIVING. DUKE, CINDY, & THE BELTON CREW BELTON, TX, USA Cathi Parson 11/8/2000 12:00:00 AM wswing4ever@aol.com Comments: Western Swing news: For those of you WS fans in Southern California and those of you visiting from the southwest you'll want to make a point to see The Chapped Cheeks and The Lucky Stars. Both great young Western Swing bands right in our own back yard carrying on the tradition. You can check for show dates www.chappedcheeks.com or www.Theluckystars.com. Keep it swingin!! Glendora, CA, USA Cathi Parson 11/7/2000 12:00:00 AM wswing4ever@aol.com Comments: Hey Craig and Tommy, So a Western Swing club isn't in the cards this year, but the So.Cal. Western Swing Music Society is. We'll be in business and jammin no later than Jan. 2001. Would love to hear from all the Tophands as well as any Western Swing enthusiasts/musicians residing in So. Calif. It's about time, don't you think? Let's get So. Calif. Swingin. Thanks to BW, the Playboys II, the Tophands, Ken Newby and everyone at Sacramento WSS 2000 Hall of Fame for all the encouragement and inspiration. Glendora, CA, USA Greg Holland 11/1/2000 12:00:00 AM grhholland@aol.com Comments: Hey Tom and Craig--When will you all be back in Bandera?Hope you are all doing fine.Take Care--Greg Holland---grhholland@aol.com San Antonio, Texas, USA Dusty Britches 6/6/2000 12:00:00 AM dustyb@wireweb.net Comments: See yall on the 1st of july at the Cabaret.If your hungry for "real" chuckwagon food let me know and I'll drag the wagon out for ya!Maybe you'll play a couple of tunes fer me in return.Look for my website coming soon,at Dusty Britches.com.Also Dickie Overby says "hey" Catch him at the Stagecoach Inn in Ft Worth as staff steel man...Swing high---Shoot low!!! AAHH yes........D.B. Bandera, Tx, USA bygod!!!!!!!!! TOMMY THOMSEN 5/21/2000 12:00:00 AM PUEBLOTOM@AOL.COM Comments: GREAT WEBSITE, I'M LEAVING FOR TEXAS IN THE MORNING !I'LL SEE YOU AT THE LEGENDS WEEKEND, THANKS FOR KEEPING IT ALIVE! TOMMY THOMSEN SONOMA, CALIFORNIA, USA Del Seay 5/17/2000 12:00:00 AM DELJAN@worldnet.att.net Comments: I just returned from a week in Dallas and made a special trip to Big Balls of Cowtown to listen to Tommy play, along with the other guys. When I walked in, I was dissapointed to see that Tommy was playing a single neck, no pedal guitar. But the dissapointment only lasted 30 seconds till he started playing licks on that toy axe that made my knees weak! I could learn to hate anyone with that much talent! Anchorage, Alaska, Yep! lee poague 5/12/2000 12:00:00 AM poague@webtv.net Comments: I HAVE ALL OF TOPHANDS TUNES AND SOME OF CRAIGS. GREW UP IN OK AND LEARNED TO LAY DOWN A TRUE WESTERN SWING DRUM BEAT LSTENING TO BOB, JOHNNY LEE AND LEON. YOUR ARTISTS ARE KEEPING IT ALIVE @ WELL AND I APPRECIATE THAT. las cruces, nm, usa DUKE GILLELAND 4/23/2000 12:00:00 AM fourg@vvm.com Comments: CRAIG, REALLY ENJOYED SEEING YOU, WOLF, AND ALL THE TOPHANDS OUT AT WEATHERFORD. ALL EXCEPT FOR THAT NORTH WIND!! WOLF, OWL AND ALL THE CREW DID A GREAT JOB AT THE SHOWCASE IN BELTON THIS YEAR ALSO. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. SEE YOU BOYS DOWN THE ROAD. BELTON, TX, USA Allen Bailey 4/19/2000 12:00:00 AM westswing@yahoo.com www.geocities.com/westswing Comments: Howdy Boys! I play your music all of the time on my show WESTERN SWING AND OTHER THINGS on High Plains Public Radio, and you have a growing fan club here! Keep that great western swing music alive and kicking! Dodge City, Kansas, USA Cathi Parson 4/9/2000 12:00:00 AM cmpdanc@aol.com Comments: Hey Craig, congrats on the great new CD. Charlie Brown let me borrow his till I get mine in the mail. I'm listening to it now. Charlie and I have already danced to #1 and #9. No words can express. Keep up the good work and say hey to Tamara, Tommy and the boys. When I open my own club, Western Swing will be the theme and Southern California won't know what hit them. I expect you'all to be the opening night act. Keep your fingers crossed. Love Your Guts!!! Keep Swingin!!!! Cathi Glendora, CA, USA B.F. "FROGGY" WORDEN 3/3/2000 12:00:00 AM FROGGYW@AOL.COM www.aol.com Comments: 2ND ANNUAL COWTOWN SOCIETY OF WESTERN SWING FEST AND RANCH DANCE MARCH 11, 2000 FORT WORTH TEXAS HONORING HEROES OF WESTERN SWING. PAST HEROES INCLUDE TOMMY MORRELL, BOB BOATRIGHT (SEE PICTURE ON THIS WEB SITE) CALL 817-244-3768 FOR TIME AND TICKET INFORMATION. Fort Worth, Texas, US DUKE GILLELAND 3/1/2000 12:00:00 AM fourg@vvm.com Comments: 4TH. ANNUAL "TEXAS WESTERN SWING SHOWCASE", MARCH 25, BELTON TEXAS. FEATURING RANDY ELMORE WITH TOM MORRELL AND THE TIME-WARP TOPHANDS. SPECIAL GUEST INCLUDES BUCK REAMS, DAVE ALEXANDER, BILL GILBERT, DAMION GREEN, SHERRIE & JOEY MCKENZIE, AND THE QUEBE SISTERS. INCLUDES SHOW, DINNER & DANCE UNDER ONE ROOF! STARTS AT 1:00PM CALL (254)939-8390 FOR INFO. BELTON, TEXAS, USA Mike Black 2/19/2000 12:00:00 AM westernswingster@juno.com Comments: I was looking for the "How to Artificially Enseminate your Ostrich" web site but this ain't half bad. So enough with the waiting where's WxSW, Can't wait I got the old Victrola tubes all warmed up! Wills Point, CA, No Thanks I'll take Western Swing Eileen Cordova 2/14/2000 12:00:00 AM neelie@home.com Comments: Howdy Tom and everyone! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come back to California!! How about another show at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley? Or anywhere in beautiful Northern California?? We love you out here and would REALLY enjoy seeing and hearing you again! We have every one of your albums/CD's and are anxiously awaiting any new stuff!! Also have all of Craig's CD's, Roland'scassette, and all of Dayna's albums. But we NEED MORE!! Keep up the great work! San Leandro, CA, USA Robbie Bossert 2/2/2000 12:00:00 AM BOZLO1999@AOL.COM www.crazy-heart.com Comments: Hey Tommy, Glad to find you floatin' around out here in cyberspace. One out of sight Site you got going here. If you ever have a little free time, drop in for a visit on my bands web site. Don't forget to sign the guestbook on your way out. Tell 'em Robbie sent ya'. Best Wishes, Robbie Bossert-Staff Writer-Steel Guitar World Magazine The Windy Apple, PA, USA ettore bertogna 2/1/2000 12:00:00 AM ettore.bertogna@zagreb-airport.tel.hr Comments: thank you for all given informations. would appreciate more info about the possibilities of where and how to buy western swing cd's. all the best! best regards and a lot of good swingin'. ettore zagreb, , croatia Pat Bounds 1/14/2000 12:00:00 AM asrai6@aol.com Comments: It's truly wonderful that there are still a few really good western swing groups around. We wish there were more. We look forward to seeing you here in Belton in March. Thank you for sharing your talent. Belton, Texas, USA B.F. "FROGGY" WORDEN 1/12/2000 12:00:00 AM FROGGYW@aol.com Comments: GREAT WEB SITE MADE BETTER BY THE PHOTO OF TIME WARP TOPHANDS I TOOK MAY 2, 1999 AT COWTOWN COLISEUM. WOULD APPRECIATE PHOTO CREDITS IN CASE ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE SUITABLE FOR FRAMING COPIES. FORT WORTH, TEXAS, USA OF COURSE pam 1/6/2000 12:00:00 AM MISSP93@aol.com Comments: o.k., i'm old. i'm not good with this stuff on the computer. but i started to try to learn lap steel. then this friend gave me this cool, sparkly,red, lap. then another friend gave me this cd. here is the wierd part they are both morrell. the cd is wonderful!,but, so is 'RE MOANA". I WAS just curious if y'all were related. austin, tx, usa Dayna Wills 12/29/1999 12:00:00 AM daynawills@aol.com members.aol.com/daynawills/daynawills.html Comments: I enjoy your work. Keep swingin', DW Stockton, CA, USA miig minager 12/25/1999 12:00:00 AM info@TrowbridgePlanetEarth.com TrowbridgePlanetEarth.com/M1/M1.html Comments: cool site, hombre! check out http://TrowbridgePlanetEarth.com for WebChat, Western Swing CDs, George McClure, mp3, FREE STUFF, Games for all ages... See ya there! Keep up the good work, guys! Nashvegas, TN, USA greg 12/15/1999 12:00:00 AM Comments: wow the album was great. I loved your album, "smoke a little of this". I toke your advice thanks. ingram, tx, america Tyler Turner 12/15/1999 12:00:00 AM Comments: Love the band,Tommy is the best. This is the best westernswing music of all time. P.S. I am Bert's son Hunt, Texas, USA Barbara at Western Swing Monthly 12/8/1999 12:00:00 AM bmartin@austin.quik.com www.wsmonthly.com Comments: I love the Christmas decorations!! Looking forward to your new album. austin, tx, USA Randy and Julie Turner 11/14/1999 12:00:00 AM julietur@aol.com members.aol.com/julietur/turner.index.html Comments: We are fellow western swingers as well and we sure appreciate your music! Your website is great and easy to use. Our good buddy and favorite bassist, Harlan Kubos, also says hello!! Spring, TX, US Buzz Marcus 11/4/1999 12:00:00 AM bmarcus@taylorguitars.com www.taylorguitars.com Comments: Dear Bert, Tom, Craig, et al; Thanks for keepin' the best music in the world alive & kickin'. Not only have you provided endless enjoyment for fans of western music, but you've created an incredible archive that'll be cherished by future generations. KEEP ON SWINGIN'! El Cajon, CA, USA 10/28/1999 12:00:00 AM Comments: keep up the good work. play all you can here in the hill country cause these old germans love to dance! come see us. steve & harley kerrville, texas, USA DUKE GILLELAND 10/24/1999 12:00:00 AM fourg@vvm.com Comments: BERT, TOM, CRAIG & CREW, GREAT SITE FOR THE GREATEST RECORD LABEL IN THE BUSINESS! GREAT TO SEE 'OL ROLAND ON IT WITH YOU ALL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AGAIN AT THE SHOWCASE HERE IN BELTON IN MARCH. 'TILL THEN, KEEP PUTTIN' THAT GREAT MUSIC OUT! DUKE & CINDY GILLELAND BELTON, TEXAS, USA Ken Morgan 10/1/1999 12:00:00 AM Comments: Cool site! I hope to catch up to you in Riudoso 7-8 Oct...Enjoy all of your work. midland, tx, USA Hans-Georg Glaser 9/29/1999 12:00:00 AM hgglaser@hotmail.com Comments: Congratulations to your new website. It is more better outlined than the old one ever was. Also, I really appreciate that you finally published Volume 4 on CD (My tape copy already shows symptoms of wear and tear grin!); it will be number one on my wish list Frankenthal, , Germany Uncle Zilla 9/25/1999 12:00:00 AM ghardy@connect.net www.blueboogie.com Comments: Bert, Tom, and Craig... The new rebuilt website looks great! It certainly is a lot easier to listen to those terrific music samples now that StuCreative has revamped everthing. I'll be looking in from time to time to check for new changes, new pictures, etc.... "Swing it till the wheels fall off!" Uncle Zilla (Greg) Garland, TX, USA Del Seay 9/21/1999 12:00:00 AM DELJAN@worldnet.att.net Comments: Thanks for the Morrell series. Takes me back to when swing was fun! Anchorage, Alaska, USA