Bill Mack (October 2005)

Gene Watson's peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' - and rightly so!

All of Gene's Peers who were contacted in 2005 were most gracious with their time & words.  It is here, within this special part of gene-watson.com, that you have an opportunity to read Bill Mack's quote, which he submitted to this site on Wednesday 26 October 2005.

I (Sean Brady) would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Bill Mack who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.

Bill Mack
This quote was submitted on Wednesday 26 October 2005
 

'Not long ago, during an interview, I was asked, 'Who do you rate as top-of-the-line 'country' singers?  Of course, that's a tough question, when you consider the fact no time limit was placed in the frame-of-consideration.  Certainly George Jones, Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard & several others crop into mind when I attempt to focus on top-of-the-line, authentic 'country' singers.

One name that will always be in that special line-up is Gene Watson.  To me, Gene is a study in 'original authenticity'.  When a Gene Watson tune hits the radio or CD unit, it's automatically recognized.  He developed his phrasing & his styling, and stuck with it.  That phrasing & styling has been a perfect blend since he first entered the entertainment scene, and it's still going strong today!

Want to hear a study in perfection?  Listen to Gene Watson sing 'Love in the Hot Afternoon'.  And, without exception, all of his other recordings have consisted of that same perfect blend.  Gene Watson is a master at his calling'.

Thank you, Bill Mack, for your support of Gene Watson

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About Bill Mack...

Bill Mack is a native of Shamrock, Texas & has been closely associated with the truckers & millions of other listeners via his radio broadcasts out of the Fort Worth-Dallas area since 1969.  He has won more awards than any other country music disc jockey in the world.

Bill Mack is also recognised as one of the better songwriters in the United States, his compositions having been recorded by artists such as Ray Price, Jerry Lee Lewis & George Jones.  Bill's composition 'Drinking champagne' was recorded by George Strait in 1992 & his song 'Blue' was recorded by LeAnn Rimes in 1997.

Gene Watson recorded Bill's 'John's back in town' (co-written with Waylon Jennings) & it was released on a 45rpm vinyl single in 1969.  The track can be found on 'The Best of Gene Watson', which was released by Capitol Records (on vinyl) in 1978 and (on CD) in 1989.

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