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Ron Scott Member From: Flushing, Michigan, USA |
posted 10 December 2005 10:27 AM
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My wife and I went to see Gary Morris (the singer) at the North Star Casino in Bowler Wi last weekend and this man has vibrato like you hear in a great steelguitar ballad.What a great singer he is.He has used steel in some of his earlier recordings in Nashville but I don't hear any in the latest ones.RS ------------------ |
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Johnny Baldwin Member From: Long Beach, California, USA |
posted 10 December 2005 01:47 PM
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Ron: That vibrato comes from Gary's operatic background. I believe he did an album way back that showcased his voice in a opera choice of material. |
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Jerry Hayes Member From: Virginia Beach, Va. |
posted 12 December 2005 07:07 AM
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Gary has also done some work on Broadway in the past and I've heard there are more things in the works for him in that venue. One of the greatest singers in any type of music to be sure......JH in Va. ------------------ |
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Scott Henderson Member From: Eldon, Missouri, USA |
posted 12 December 2005 08:10 AM
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his geatest work was La Bohem. Yes he does have the voice of a mountain and the touch of a feather ------------------ |
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Donny Hinson Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A. |
posted 12 December 2005 11:08 AM
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Compared to singers like Gary Morris, John Berry, and Larry Gatlin, most all the other male singers out there are just wannabees. Oh sure, those other singers can claim bigger sales, popularity, and tons of cash, but they know in their hearts they're not in the same league as these 3 guys. (Kinda like most of us would feel around Buddy, Paul, Lloyd, or Tommy White.  ) |
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Brett Day Member From: Greer, SC, USA |
posted 12 December 2005 12:49 PM
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Back in the eighties, Gary had a song out called "100% Chance of Rain". I saw him in concert back in the eighties. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10 |
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 12 December 2005 03:35 PM
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When I left Michael Murphey's band around 1979, I started playing with Gary here in Denver, where he was the biggest draw in the local scene at that time. He was a lot of fun, and I ended up playing on his first record for Warner Brothers (along with Sonny Garrish, which was a real honor for me  ). When the record hit and the tours were looking longer, I headed back to the studio... He could sure belt it out--his producers at the times called him Conan .He resides in Colorado again these days, with a great place in Pagosa Springs where he does guided flyfishing and hunting... |
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erik Member From: |
posted 12 December 2005 06:08 PM
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Velvet Chain..yain..yains softly hold me. Keep me from strayin to another one's arms.... I think I still have this 45. This was the "Country" side of Mr. Morris. ------------------ [This message was edited by erik on 12 December 2005 at 06:09 PM.] |
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Gary Boyett Member From: Colorado |
posted 12 December 2005 08:18 PM
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Plain Brown Wrapper is my favorite. Well, escept for "Honeycomb" |
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Chris Bauer Member From: Nashville, TN USA |
posted 12 December 2005 09:09 PM
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Mr. Macy - Since the song was mentioned above, care to share who played steel on Velvet Chains? |
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 13 December 2005 12:42 PM
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Uh, guilty as charged, yer Honor.... |
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Barry Blackwood Member From: elk grove, CA |
posted 13 December 2005 03:15 PM
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I always liked 'Second Hand Heart.' |
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Papa Joe Pollick Member From: Pontiac, Michigan, USA |
posted 13 December 2005 07:43 PM
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MY favorite was Wind Beneath My Wings..PJ |
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Rick McDuffie Member From: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA |
posted 14 December 2005 02:45 PM
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Great singer. Some friends of mine from Augusta, GA comprised his touring band in the early 80's. |
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Stephen Gambrell Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USA |
posted 15 December 2005 02:34 AM
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Yeah, Rick, the Brantley brothers! I remember them from when we were working the Red Lion Pub, and a few other clubs, in Augusta---during my bluegrass phase. BIG surprise when I returned to electric, we opened for Gary Morris, and there was Jamey, burning that Gibson L5-S like no tomorrow. Good memories. |
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Herb Steiner Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX |
posted 15 December 2005 08:01 AM
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Gary Morris is a fishing guide now? Wow, excellent! I might have to break out the ol' Orvis and go up there sometime this coming summer.------------------ |
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 15 December 2005 08:52 AM
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Herb--I might have to go on that one, too ... |
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Barry Blackwood Member From: elk grove, CA |
posted 15 December 2005 02:46 PM
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I guess he was "too country." |
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Rick McDuffie Member From: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA |
posted 15 December 2005 07:06 PM
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Steve- yes! And Mike Brigham on drums. I remember seeing all those guys on Hee-Haw with Gary, back in the day. [This message was edited by Rick McDuffie on 15 December 2005 at 07:14 PM.] |
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John Macy Member From: Denver, CO USA |
posted 23 December 2005 07:30 AM
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The Brantleys were great, and also at least in the time I was around, it was Merle Brigante on drums, who played on all those great Loggins and Messina records... |
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Rick McDuffie Member From: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA |
posted 23 December 2005 01:25 PM
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I remember Mike B. telling me that he replaced Merel Bregante. By the way, I recently discovered that Merel lives in Austin now. He did a great job with Loggins and Messina- along with the Eagles, my favorite 70's band. |
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