Gene Watson's Peers: Curtis Young
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 a quote from
Curtis Young, which he submitted to
this site on Sunday 30 October 2005.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Curtis Young who has made a special
contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star
Hero'.
Curtis Young
This quote was submitted on Sunday 30 October 2005
'Gene Watson is one of the best singers I have ever
worked with. His delivery of a song makes you feel like you are singing it
yourself. His pitch is great and his phrasing is right on.
I have spent many enjoyable hours in the studio listening to Gene’s rich
voice through my headphones and harmonising to some of the best songs ever
written and the finest artistry ever. I wish Gene the very best always and
would love to work with him anytime'.
Thank you, Curtis Young, for your
support of Gene Watson.
About Curtis Young...
Curtis Young was born in East
Tennessee in 1943 & began his professional career performing on the
Tennessee Barn Dance in Knoxville, Tennessee.
In 1969, Curtis moved to
Nashville, where he took up a position as bass player & singer with Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper. Curtis quickly advanced into recording sessions, playing bass
& rhythm guitar, and singing harmony.
In 1984, he auditioned for a part in the Patsy Cline movie 'Sweet Dreams'
starring Jessica Lange & Ed Harris. He got the part & played the role of a
lead guitar player in Patsy's road band & sang a solo with a full screen
close-up.
Curtis was voted the No. 1 vocalist in the 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994,
1996 & 1998 'Top Ten Album All Stars' by Nashville's 'Music Row Magazine',
as a result of having added his harmony vocals to over 80 Top 10 albums.
In 1992, Curtis was on more Top 10 albums than any other singer or musician
in Nashville. Since April 2000, Curtis has been the second tenor & lead
singer with the Jordanaires.
Curtis Young provided invaluable vocal harmonies (on all tracks) on two Gene
Watson albums:
'Sometimes I Get Lucky' (MCA Records, 1983)
&
'At Last' (Warner Bros. Records, 1991).
Visit Curtis Young's Official Site