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Gene Watson
was once cited by George Jones - almost certainly the greatest country
artist that the world has known - as his favourite country ballad
singer. Whilst Grand Old Opry veteran and country superstar, the late
Porter Wagoner, once described Watson as "a singer's singer".
Watson is certainly a singer in country music's grand tradition and has
the skill to give powerful vocal performances and draw all the emotion
from his selected material effortlessly. Though he can sing honky-tonk,
he has built a reputation for soulful ballads in the classic country
tradition.
Gene Watson's 'Reflections' album, from 1978 and 'Should I Come Home',
from 1979, both included several country chart hits, including 'One
Sided Conversation', 'Farewell Party', 'Pick The Wildwood Flower',
'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You' and 'Should I Come Home (Or Should I
Go Crazy)'.
These two albums maintain the superlative standard set by Gene's earlier
LPs, arguably even surpassing them in terms of material and
performances.
Both albums have now been digitally re-mastered and are released here on
CD for the first time. The accompanying 12 page booklet includes
extensive liner notes, photographs and full lyrics to all of the
featured tracks.
It is hard to think of too many major country artists that have been as
consistently good while still maintaining their country roots as Gene
Watson. He has been singing professionally since the late 1950s and
making superb country records for nearly forty years.
Gene Watson is still active today and his current touring schedule is as
heavy as it has always been. These two albums together provide a
historic snapshot of some of the greatest country music ever committed
to disc.
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