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WSM Publicity Shot of DeFordThis site was created by David Morton, DeFord's long-time friend and biographer, and his son Andrew Morton. Here you can view photos, listen to DeFord's songs and read about the legendary country musician.

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Tue, 2008-08-05 03:41 — Ashish (not verified)

Thank You

Dear Mr. Morton,

Thank you so much for making all this information about this great harmonica wizard available. Mr. Bailey has been a big influence, and inspiration ever since I started playing harmonica. I'm really enjoying listening to all the audio clips here.

Thanks again!
Ashish
India

Tue, 2008-11-25 03:48 — David Morton

Thanks!

I'm really glad you have enjoyed the site. David Morton

Sat, 2007-07-21 18:59 — Ricky Barnes

Deford Bailey

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I remember my Dad always telling the story that Mr. Bailey was the first musician that ever performed on the Grand Ole Opry. My dad like myself was a longtime radio broadcaster. If have enjoyed reading all of your comments and loved to be able to listen to the music from one of WSM's first musicians.
Thanks Again,
Ricky Barnes
Mobile, Alabama

Fri, 2007-09-28 04:06 — Brendanwheatley

Thank you so much for this site

I sure appreciate this site and its available music. I'm an avid harmonic player and have been hugely influenced by Deford ever since I hear his music on Yazoo's Harmonic legends album. In fact in two days I'm going into the studio to attempt to cut a song of his for a hidden track on a friends album I sure am glad for sites like this that can help me understand a little more about the man behind the music.
thanks Brendan

Wed, 2007-07-25 03:04 — David Morton

Thanks for your thoughtful comment!

My son and I are both quite pleased that you enjoy DeFord's story and our website. David Morton