Leon Morris
Thinking Today of my Home
Thinking
Today of my Home
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Leon Morris - vocals, guitar & mandolin
Kevin Church - banjo, vocals
Wayne Lanham - fiddle
Tom Reeve - bass
Scott Walker - banjo
Going Home * Heaven is Waiting for You *
Charlie * Golden Slippers *
Love and Wealth * God's Highway *
The Darkest Hour is Just Before Dawn *
Lost * Welcome to New York *
Me and the Jukebox * Now I'm Free *
Thinking today of my Home
I begin these liner notes with my own unique memories and appreciation
for the opportunity to write about Leon Morris. Leon is the real deal;
a genuinely pleasing and smooth singer and super talented multi instrumentalist.
He began performing at the age of 12 and has played shows through the
US and Canada since 1947. Longevity and love of bluegrass music are what
brings us his latest collection of confident and polished songs.
Leon and I have been friends since he migrated from Canada in 1959. Along
the way we shared the experience of working with the great Buzz Busby.
With this album Leon gives us excellent renderings of the Buzz Busby classics;
"Going Home", "Me and the Jukebox", and "Lost".
He also displays his considerable prowess as an instrumentalist on "Golden
Slippers" and turns in a fine rendition of my own tune, "Welcome
to New York." Leon's composition "Charlie" pays tribute
to another great lead singer and friend Charlie Waller. He has also included
some wonderful inspirational songs and "Now I'm Free" really
does it for me. Leon always had a way of gathering fine musicians around
him and this album is no exception; all the supporting musicians are top
notch.
I know this first rate album will hold you captive as it has me.
Bill Emerson