Gene Watson: CMP Album Reviews
Gene Watson has been singing professionally since the late 1950s & has been
a country music (album) recording artist since the late 1960s.
Gene Watson steps into a recording studio and, like a great chef, uses the
perfect ingredients to create an aural feast. When Gene Watson takes a step
behind the microphone, magic happens.
Gene Watson's contribution to the country music genre is immeasurable and it
is here that you have an opportunity to read a CMP review of Gene Watson's
'Love in the Hot Afternoon & Paper Rosie' (Hux
Records, 2002), as published in the
February 2003
issue of Country Music People.
Country Music People is the United Kingdom's No. 1 Award Winning Country
Music Magazine, and was the recipient of the Country Music Association's
2003 Wesley Rose International Achievement Award.
Country Music People was first published in 1970 and protects its integrity
fiercely. The magazine has always brought its readers detailed, honest
record reviews untainted by advertising considerations, as well as genuine
interviews with country stars that are not faked from interview discs sent
out by publicists and record labels.
Country Music People have
long ago nailed its colours to the mast where Gene Watson is concerned.
The magazine has rigorously championed Gene's cause down through the years
and have published a number of reviews of his album releases.
'Love in the Hot Afternoon & Paper Rosie' (Hux Records, 2002)
This CMP review by Craig Baguley, which was published in the February 2003 issue
of Country Music People, is reproduced here with the kind permission of the
publishers.
Album Review by Craig Baguley
(***** out of 5)
'Reissue of two classic Watson albums on one CD. 'Love in the Hot Afternoon'
is the one that started it all, and began Watson's relationship with
Canadian songwriter Ray Griff
who gave him the terrific 'Where love
begins'. Griff also contributes 'If the shoe fits, wear it' and the
cute-titled 'Don't look at me (in that tone of voice)' on the 'Paper Rosie'
album, the title track of which was written by another Canuck,
Dallas Harms'.
Craig Baguley
Country Music People
February 2003
