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The incredible voice of Gene Watson takes us back to 1975 and
1977 respectively with the release of this new 2 on 1 album.
Digitally re-mastered Love In The Hot
Afternoon and Paper Rosie are
two of Watson's best album releases taken form the prime period of
his career. Gene Watson's no frills cutting edge country style drew
a massive fan base here in the UK with his 18-date tour of the UK in
1979…fans who have stayed loyal to him for over two decades.
I had the great pleasure of meeting Gene Watson in the Texas
town of Wichita Falls in June 2001. He was still on the road to
recovery after receiving treatment to combat colon cancer. Though
obviously fatigued after performing at a local honky tonk in Wichita
Falls, Gene told me of his gratitude to the British fans who have
stayed loyal to his music for so many years.
This 2 on 1 CD includes classic
tracks from Gene Watson, several of which had been released on the
Texas label Resco before Watson was signed with the Capital label.
The steamy "Love In The Hot Afternoon"
and "Bad Water" were just
two, with "Love In The Hot Afternoon"
making #3 on the country charts after being re-promoted on the
Capital label. Two more hit singles followed with "Where
Love Begins" and "You Could
Know As Much About A Stranger" before the release of the
album Love In The Hot Afternoon.
Another highlight to be found on that early album is Dallas
Frazier's stylish "This Just Ain't No
Good Day For Leavin".
The album Paper Rosie saw the
title track being one of Watson's major hits and contained further
standout tracks such as "Don't Look At Me
(In That Tone Of Voice)", "If
The Shoe Fits Wear It", Marty Robbins' "You
Gave Me A Mountain", Porter Wagoner's "Tennessee
Sunshine" and Dolly Parton's "Most
Of All Why".
The combination of Love In The Hot
Afternoon and Paper Rosie,
brings a quintessential collection to satisfy the appetite of the
most passionate of country fans and a second chance to enjoy these
most cherished treasures from one of country music's most
spellbinding singers….Gene Watson. |
