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David Morris Plays "You've Been a Friend to Me" Live on Mountain Stage

David Morris on Mountain Stage
Brian Blauser
David Morris on Mountain Stage

David Morris - You've Been a Friend to Me - Live from Mountain Stage

David Morris on Mountain Stage
Credit Brian Blauser
David Morris on Mountain Stage

Born and raised in the Clay County West Virginia town of Ivydale; David Morris and his brother John became an important link between oldtime masters like Ira Mullins and the new breed of folk and traditional artists in West Virginia. The recipient of numerous prestigious grants, fellowships and awards; Morris was the chief representative of West Virginia's particular brand of traditional music throughout the US and beyond through the 70's and 80's. After a hiatus, Morris has returned to performing, and to the Mountain Stage as well, with the Carter Family song "You've Been a Friend to Me," taken from this week's broadcast.

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