01. Waltz of Shannon
   02. La Golondrena
   03. Morning Star Waltz
   04. Lover's Waltz
   05. German Waltz
   06. The Last Waltz
   07. Fiddler's Waltz
   08. La Zenda Waltz
   09. Ashokan Farewell
   10. Gold and Silver Waltz
   11. Kentucky Waltz
   12. Kelly Waltz
 

3/4 Waltz Time ? Dale Morris

For years I've been asked to record an album of just waltzes. Finally, in 2002 I began the project. I felt very fortunate in being able to record in our own studios. This allowed me to record when the ?mood was right? (This is often not possible in normal studio recording situations. Time is booked with a studio. Recording must go on, no matter what.) Dale Jr. played an excellent rhythm for the recording using a vintage 1950's Martin D-28. The violin I used was a 1921 John Juzek. Speaking of recording when the ?mood was right?, as I said, recording began in 2002. It was NOT UNTIL 2005, around January, that I felt inspired to play the final tracks with my fiddle. I hope you like this recording.  

 
   01. What A Friend
   02. Precious Memories
   03. In the Garden
   04. When they Ring those Golden Bells
   05. Farther Along
   06. How Great Thou Art
   07. In the Sweet By and By
   08. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
   09. Family Bible
   10. It is No Secret
   11. Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Dale Morris: Country Gospel Texas Style

In producing this CD, we created a gospel album that has intentionally added a bit of Texas Swing, as flavor, to provide a unique sound, Gospel Music Texas Style! Something a little different that will touch the spiritual cords of the listener's hearts.

   
   01. Rubber Dolly
   02. Don't You Ever Get 
         Tired Of Hurting Me
   03. Who'll Be the First
   04. Crazy Arms/Heartaches 
          By the Number
   05. Pride
   06. Mansion on the Hill
   07. One More TIme
   08. Faded Love/Maiden's Prayer
   09. Keeper of my Heart
   10. I Fall to Pieces

Dale Morris: The Way Country Was

For many of us, true country music has been, and still is, the sounds of Ray Price, Merle Haggard, Bob Wills and others. We grew up playing, singing and just plain enjoying the rich sounds of these true country artists. We compiled this instrumental CD in preservation of this treasured era of priceless music. It is our hope that each of you will enjoy our collection of ?The Way Country Was?.

   01. Streets of Laredo
   02. Ashokan Farewell
   03. Over The Waves
   04. German Waltz
   05. La Golondrina
   06. Waltz Of Shannon
   07. Patriotic Medley
   08. Chancellor's Waltz
   09. Kelly Waltz
   10. Kentucky Waltz
                  

Dale Morris: Waltzes by Request

People have long requested that Dale record an album of his exquisite waltz playing. Here finally are some of Dale's most often requested waltzes as well as his moving Patriotic Medley, available in both audio CD and video DVD formats. Dale Morris Jr. provides the perfect guitar accompaniment.

   01.  General Longstreet's Reel
   02.  Milk Cow Blues
   03.  Bob Wills Medley
   04.  Sally Johnson
   05.  Charmaine
   06.  Chief Sitting Bull
   07.  Clarinet Polka
   08.  Tug Boat
   09.  Misty
   10. Rutland's Reel
   11. Say Old Man
   12. Bonaparte's Retreat
   13. Wednesday Night Waltz
   14. Sally Goodin'
                  

Recorded at Sumet Burnet Studios, Dallas, Texas

Dale Morris is known for his versatility on the fiddle, whether playing an old time breakdown, waltz, rag, polka, reel, jazz or western swing. Listen as Dale plays an old reel such as "General Longstreet's Reel" then changes tempo and style to play a Bob Wills Medley, then sets you in a New Orleans jazz mood with "Misty".

Dale owes his versatility to the many different styles of music to which he has been exposed. He held the title of Texas Fiddle Champ (Old Time Fiddling) for three years. He has played back-up fiddle (country-western and western swing) with such singing stars as Wynn Stewart, Johnny Paycheck, Johnny Rodriguez, Ace Cannon, Leon Rausch, Sammi Smith, Mac Wiseman, the late Billy Gray and many, many more.

Musicians Credits:
Fiddle: Dale Morris
Guitar: Rex Gillentine
Guitar: Terry Morris (Dale's brother)
Bass: Marc Jaco
Popping Guitar: Bill Hudson
Piano & Banjo: Smokey Montgomery

   01.  Soppin' the Gravy
   02.  Man in the Woodpile
   03.  Play Fiddle Play
   04.  I Left My Heart in San Francisco
   05.  Just A Closer Walk With Thee
   06.  German Waltz
   07.  Durang's Hornpipe
   08.  Cotton-Eyed Joe
   09.  Done Gone
   10. Orange Blossom Special 

Dale Morris: Fiddlin' in the Rockies

Recorded in 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee, when Dale was employed by Marty Robbins. Some of the musicians on this recording were members of Marty Robbins' band.

"Fiddlin in the Rockies"... A special blend of the beautiful Colorado Rockies, the love for old-time Texas fiddle -- special ingredients of Nashville, Tennessee, the dedication of his music -- you have Dale Morris.

When I was first asked if I would write the liner notes for this album, I wasn't sure just where to start: Texas Old Time Fiddle Champion 1972 and 73; Trophy after trophy. But! I soon found myself in the inspiration of Dale Morris, and I believe the magic of the music combined with his love for nature, will leave all his friends, new and old, with a share of joy and excitement, he feels in the beautiful Colorado High Country.

I sincerely encourage anyone to sit back and listen to the pleasure and excitement I enjoyed recording and producing the fine talents of my friend, Dale Morris. -- Eddy Fox

Texas has given us more than its share of great fiddle players but who's to say there isn't room for one more. I am very proud to have him work with me and I feel that the fiddling of Dale Morris is among the best I've ever heard, for real Texas fiddling with the taste of Nashville, and the feeling of a well sung ballad. I think everyone will enjoy the sounds of today -- Dale Morris Style.

Your Friend,
Marty Robbins

   01.  Durham's Bull
   02.  Kentucky Waltz
   03.  Show Shoes
   04.  Beautiful Girl Schottische
   05.  Soldier's Joy
   06.  Sally Ann
   07.  Dixie
   08.  Hell Among The Moonshiners
   09.  Canebrake
   10. Spider Bit The Baby
   11. Velvet's Waltz
   12. Shuckin' The Bush
   13. Skater's Waltz
   14. Red Apple Rag 

Dale Morris: Old Time Fiddlin' New for '78

Recorded in 1978 at Sumet-Burnet recording studios, Dallas Texas.

A couple of the selections on this album have special meaning to Dale.

First of all, Velvet’s Waltz. It was written by Dale, in route to Dallas from Colorado, where Dale lived at the time.

In route, the weather had become very bad. Finally, approximately half way to Dallas from Colorado, Dale was forced to stop and spend the night in a motel near Childress Texas, during a blinding snow and ice storm. During the night, Velvet’s Waltz was written, then put on the new recording. It was named for Velvet, Dale’s eldest daughter, who had not yet been born!

It became a fiddle contest standard for many years afterwards. The version, however, was revised, changed, etc. over the years. Velvet’s Waltz, found on other recordings by Dale, is not, therefore a duplication. Each are different, especially the version on Elmore Camp 2002 DVD in which Dale also sings the words for the song.

The great master fiddler, Benny Thomasson, had stopped by during the recording session and showed Dale a new part for Shuckin’ The Bush. Dale considered this a very special honor and played the part on the recording.

   01.  Ray Price Medley
   02.  Velvet's Waltz
   03.  Wagon Wheels
   04.  Rag-Time Annie
   05.  Patriotic Medley
   06.  Tawni's Waltz
   07.  Western Swing Medley
   08.  Hank Williams Medley
   09.  Everlasting Hills of Oklahoma
   10. Limerock 

Recorded in 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee

"Music of My Life" is Dale's fourth album. With this album, Dale reflects upon his past musical career. In doing so, the songs are of a wide variety: Contest Fiddling (to reflect Dale's involvement with fiddling contests over the years), Country Music (which reflects upon his years in bands such as Marty Robbins, Ray Price, etc.), and Western Music (to reflect upon Dale's joining The Sons of the Pioneers in 1981.) In addition, Dale has included Velvet's Waltz and Tawni's Waltz, two beautiful original tunes written for his daughters.

   01. The Window Up Above
   02. I Fall To Pieces
   03. Does Fort Worth Ever 
       Cross Your Mind?
   04. Oppelousas Waltz
   05. Fraulein
   06. The Waltz of the Angels
   07. Lefty Frizzell Medley
   08. Wondering
   09. Heart Over Mind
   10. I'll Be There
   11. Cotton Eyed Joe
   12. Texas Schottische 

Dale Morris: Country Classics

Recorded in Sherman, Texas. Although many know of me as a contest fiddler, my involvement with country music over the years has probably been even greater. Over the years I'd long wanted to do country songs as "just fiddle" instrumentals. This became reality in 1994. On this album I recorded, instrumentally, what I feel are some of the "greatest country songs of the past".

   01.  Sally Johnson
   02.  Bill Cheatam
   03.  Chancellor's Waltz
   04.  Soppin' The Gravy
   05.  Caledondian Laddie
   06.  Dusty Miller
   07.  Say Old Man
   08.  Man in the Woodpile
   09.  Sally Goodin'
   10. Ragtime Annie
   11. Hell Among The Yearlings
   12. Apple Blossom 

Dale Morris: Fiddle Favorites

Recorded in 1980, this album features Dale on fiddle accompanied by Terry Morris and Rex Gillentine on guitar, and Jerry Thomasson on tenor.

   01.  Adios Maria Quita LInda
   02.  Amorcito Corazon
   03.  Estrallita
   04.  Maria Lena
   05.  Blue Spanish Eyes
   06.  Billy in the Lowground
   07.  Polly Put The Kettle On
   08.  Chancellor's Waltz
   09.  Cathy With The Raven Black Hai
   10. When They Ring Those 
          Golden Bells (Viola)
   11. Estrallita #2 (Improvised)
   12. Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Dale Morris: 2001

The desert southwest will forever occupy a special place in Dale's heart. Over the years, he has traveled through the southwest many times. For this reason, Dale has included several Mexican songs on this classic fiddle album, which you are sure to enjoy.

Thanks to Dale Morris, Jr. for his great help on this project!

   01. Soppin' The Gravy 
   02. Kelly Waltz 
   03. Ray Price Medley 
   04. Weeping Heart 
   05. Faded Love 
   06. Love Should Be Forever 
   07. Velvet's Waltz 
   08. Maiden's Prayer 
   09. Sadness 
   10. All Smiles Tonight 
   11. Done Gone 
   12. Sally Goodin' 
   13. Dusty Miller - Dale Jr. 
   14. Sally Johnson - Dale Jr. 
   20. Amazing Grace 
   16. Lily Dale 

Dale Morris: Randy Elmore Camp - 2002

Each year, generally in June or July, Randy Elmore, renowned Texas fiddler, hosts a workshop. Dale feels very fortunate in having been asked to teach at this camp, now, for the past three years.

Each night, during the several day workshop, each instructor performs a special concert.

This particular year, Dale felt honored to have had several special guests performing with him; the GREAT Buddy Spicher playing harmony fiddle, Dale Morris Jr. on guitar (and solo fiddle on Dusty Miller and Sally Johnson), and Randy Elmore on guitar.

I hope you enjoy this live recording of Dale Morris, the most current representation of his playing as of 2002.

The original recording of this live session was digital video. The CD version features four additional bonus songs: Weeping Heart, Faded Love, Love Should Be Forever, and Sadness.

Thank you.

Dale Morris

Recordings by Terry Morris

In addition to my own albums, I am proud to have available my late brother Terry Morris's fiddling albums.

Of course one would expect me to say good things about my brother and his records. However, it is fairly well undisputed among those educated on the subject - Terry Morris is perhaps the greatest Texas style contest fiddler who ever lived. He has never been surpassed.

   01.  Tom & Jerry
   02.  Apple Blossom
   03.  Hot Springs
   04.  Bill Cheatam
   05.  Billy in the Lowground
   06.  Sally Johnson
   07.  Cattle in the Cane
   08.  Darkie's Dream
   09.  Brilliancy
   10. Hot Foot
   11. Westmoreland Hornpipe
   12. Dusty Miller 

Terry Morris: Touch of Texas

   01.  Dusty Miller
   02.  Waynesboro
   03.  Butterfly Hornpipe
   04.  Limerock
   05.  Clarinet Polka (B-Flat)
   06.  Done Gone
   07.  Kill 'Em
   08.  Forked Deer
   09.  Sally Goodin'
   10. Cripple Creek
   11. Arkansas Traveler
   12. Sally Johnson
   13. Gray Eagle
   14. Goldrush
   20. Billy in the Lowground
   16. Wagonner 

Terry Morris: For the Record: The Legend Continues

Terry Morris, a true legend in Texas Fiddling will long be remembered in fiddling circles around the world. Not only was Terry a great musician and devoted to the Texas fiddling style, he was also well known for his generosity, warm personality and charisma.

This CD is a composite of two different recordings produced in the mid 1980's, but never released. While looking through my "Audio Archives", I found these recordings and decided to compile them together to formulate one entire record. Terry's flawless fiddling and abilty to express himself through his music was heard during these recordings and it really did need to be heard by others! His playing simply reflected just how "at home" he was with his instrument and the "happy state of mind" he was in during this particular time in his life. I feel very fortunate to have found these recordings of Terry and feel that they are perhaps some of the best examples of Texas Fiddling and his art in existence.

For the Record... Although it is believed that Terry had few students, he IN FACT had many. He also had many imitators. However, in my opinion, NO ONE sounds like Terry and he has yet to be surpassed.

The Legend Continues...

   01.  Peaches N' Cream
   02.  Summertime
   03.  12th Street Rag
   04.  Ostinelli's Hornpipe
   05.  Whoa Mule
   06.  Sally Goodin'
   07.Who Walked In When I Walked Ou
   08.  Nymrod Hornpipe
   09.  Old Strawbonnet
   10. Anniversary Song
   11. Martha Campbell
   12. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 

Terry Morris: Eighter from Decatur

It gives me great pleasure to say a few deserving things about one of my very best friends, and perhaps the greatest old time fiddle player that I have been privileged to hear.

Since he made he his first album, A Touch Of Texas, Terry has won the World’s Championship for the 3rd consecutive year and in this album you will hear the sounds and styling that make him a deserving World Champion. His dedication to old time fiddle music is un-surpassed as he continues to improve the sounds and arrangements of these great tunes.

This album is certainly complimented by the three accompanists that produce a rhythm and sound that only a few people have accomplished in this style of music.

Bill Cox

   01.  Gold Rush
   02.  Wild John
   03.  Stumbling
   04.  Sally Goodin'
   05.  Blackberry Blossom
   06.  Mockingbird
   07.  Bob Wills Medley
   08.  San Antonio Rose
   09.  Say Old Man
   10. Tico Tico
   11. Corinna Corinna
   12. Orange Blossom Special 

Terry Morris: Texas Fiddlin'

This album should appeal to the most critical tastes in music with some of the old Bob Wills style, to the very best in Texas Style oldtime fiddling, featuring a fine performance by Terry on his fiddle, and also the lead guitar and mandolin.

Terry is one of the most talented and versatile musicians around today -- ever searching for new ideas, never failing to listen to other musicians, their ideas and advice; always with the realization that music is "limitless".

The wide range of capabilities acquired by Terry over a number of years is very evident on this album. Having learned from such fine fiddle players as Benny Thomasson, Norman and Vernon Soloman, Major Franklin, Bryant Houston and many others, Terry has added his own style and touch with its spontaneity and improvisation -- never playing a selection the same way twice.

Only a couple years ago, Terry decided to branch out further and learn more about the guitar and mandolin. He has done well, as evidenced on this record with his rendition of "Tico Tico" and "Stumbling" on the guitar and "Corinna Corinna" on the mandolin. He is outstanding on the fiddle as always, ranging from a beautiful version of "Faded Love" on the Bob Wills Medley, through the rip-roaring, foot-stomping versions of "Blackberry Blossom" and "Say Old Man Can You Play A Fiddle" -- I might add, the best I ever heard.

Terry is most ably assisted by his brother, Kenneth Morris and Royce Franklin on guitar, Tommy Burger on bass, and Elsie Burger on piano, all having much experience in other recording sessions with a number of other musicians as well as with Terry.

Terry has played with many rather famous musicians, among them Ray Price, and has won many championships in fiddling contests throughout the country, including Texas State Championship several times and the Grand Masters Championship at Nashville, Tennessee.

For the past five years, Terry has worked with the Bar-D Wranglers Chuckwagon Group in Durango, Colorado. They sing fine songs of the West, and Terry does a fine job of fiddling on the show. All in all, I'd say if you have any "music in your bones" you will like this album.
By Bartow Riley

   01.  Orange Blossom Special
   02.  Red Wing
   03.  Wednesday Night Waltz
   04.  Wagonner
   05.  Sally Goodin'
   06.  Wheel Hoss
   07.  Forked Deer
   08.  George Booker
   09.  Durang's Hornpipe
   10. Terry's Waltz
   11. Crafton Blues
   12. Herman's Hornpipe 

Terry Morris is the undisputed crowned "King of Texas Fiddling".

While a great fiddler can come from any part of our nation, the Texas greats such as the famous Benny Thomasson, Major Franklin, Norman and Vernon Soloman, Bryant Houston, Orville Burns and Claude Henson are some of the most copied stylists. These masters all possessed the key ingredients of good music; perfection, complexity and individuality. Hence the term "Texas Style Fiddling" has come to define the expert level achieved only by those taught by these fiddling legends.

Terry Morris learned directly from these greats, some of whom are no longer with us. He carries the same musicianship, spark and flavor only the best can provide. Some of Terry's credits will speak for themselves. Seven time and current Texas Champion Old Time Fiddler, undefeated World's Champion Fiddler, winning that title three consecutive times. Terry has also toured the country from coast to coast, playing with or for many top recording artists. Terry has appeared on WSM's Grand Old Opry, he's played as a studio musician on other records and record albums and also toured parts of Canada and Hawaii.

So listen to the best fiddler ever recorded in a fine studio, with all the whoopin', hollerin' and drive of a live Texas Jam Session.

Here's Terry at his best!!!! --

Dale Morris

   01.  Limerock
   02.  Liberty
   03.  Sweet Bunch of Daisies
   04.  Maiden's Prayer
   05.  Satan Takes A Holiday
   06.  All of Me
   07.  Just A Closer Walk With Thee
   08.  Red Apple Rag
   09.  Arkansas Traveler
   10. Somewhere Over The Rainbow
   11. Sweet Georgia Brown
   12. Anniversary Waltz
   13. My Blue Heaven
   14. Orange Blossom Special 

Terry Morris: Fiddle Classics

Terry Morris grew up near Greenwood, Texas, north of Decatur. His father and grandfather played all kinds of musical instruments, and his maternal grandmother played piano by ear. That Terry had talent, too, became evident when he was very young. His experience with breakdowns and contest fiddling began when he was about seven. In 1972, Terry began learning to play the fiddle and two years later he fiddled his way to the title of 1974 Texas State Champion in Burnette, Texas. While on his honeymoon in 1976 he won the title of "World Champion Fiddler" for the second year, and also the title of "Grand Masters Fiddler" the same year in Nashville, Tennessee.

Terry has won many titles in the nine years he has been fiddlin': among them "Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association Champion", 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978; "World Champion Fiddler" 1975, 1976, 1977 (retired undefeated); "Grand Master Fiddler" 1976.

Terry has also performed professionally, touring many states, including Hawaii and has played on the Grand Old Opry several times. He has spent the past three summers playing with the Bar D Wranglers at the Bar D Chuckwagon in Durango, Colorado.

   01.  Waggoner
   02.  Shuckin' the Bush
   03.  Soppin' the Gravy
   04.  Smith's Reel
   05.  Black & White Rag
   06.  Butterfly Hornpipe
   07.  Jack of Diamonds
   08.  Bittercreek
   09.  Brilliancy
   10. Sally Goodin'
   11. Shuckin' the Bush #2
   12. Durang's Hornpipe
   13. Forked Deer
   14. Dusty Miller 

Terry Morris: Jamming at Bobby's

Jamming at Bobby’s has been the favorite CD, of many who have purchased CDs of Terry. The reason, they’ve told us, is the “live sound”, the “spontaneity of a rip-roaring Texas fiddle jam session”.

Recorded during the later period of Terry’s life, approximately 1986, it was the result of “practice” for an upcoming recording session in Levelland, Texas. This session in Levelland would result in two recordings, Texas Fiddling and Pure Texas.

Some of the selections on Jamming At Bobby’s, therefore, are the same as to be found on other recordings of Terry. As most are aware, as far as Terry’s playing, he seldom played a song more than once, without it being entirely different. Tunes on Jamming At Bobby’s are different versions from other recordings of Terry. You will enjoy the relaxed jam session feel of this recording.

Dale Morris

   01.  Leather Britches
   02.  Snowshoes
   03.  Jack of Diamonds
   04.  Sally Growler Hornpipe
   05.  Wagonner
   06.  Butterfly Hornpipe
   07.  Black and White Rag
   08.  I Don't Love Nobody
   09.  Sunnyside
   10. Bittercreek
   11. Smith's Reel
   12. Choctaw
   13. Rose of Avonmore 

Terry Morris: Texas Fiddling Treasures

As I was completing this project of making all of Terry’s recordings available on CD format, I realized I had several songs, remnants, so to speak, that I should and must also make available. After all, there will never be any more recordings of Terry.

I compiled these on a CD and named it for what we really felt it was, Treasures. As a collector of recordings by Terry, you will also “treasure” this recording.

Dale Morris