David Frizzell (October 2004)
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 2004 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
David Frizzell's quote, which he submitted to this site on
Friday 29 October
2004.
I (Sean Brady)
would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
David Frizzell who
has made a special contribution to a unique part
of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.
 David
Frizzell
This quote was submitted on Friday 29 October 2004
'In the world of country music, Gene Watson stands
alongside legends Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard &
George Jones'.
Thank you,
David Frizzell,
for your support of Gene Watson.
About David Frizzell...
David Frizzell was born on 26 September 1941 in El Dorado, Texas & is the
younger brother of country music legend Lefty Frizzell (31 March 1928 - 19 July
1975). David made his debut performances in Lefty's traveling road-show.
By the time he was thirteen, David had performed a selection of Elvis Presley
songs at the Rainbow Gardens in Bakersfield, California.
David signed with Columbia Records in 1958 & cut a series of unsuccessful songs.
After spending four years in the Air Force, he resumed his career, but still
failed to make an impression.
Davis teamed up with Shelley West & producer Tommy 'Snuff' Garrett, striking
gold with 'You're the reason God made Oklahoma' (1 week at No.1 in April 1981),
which was featured on the soundtrack to
Clint Eastwood's
1981 movie 'Any Which Way You Can',
a soundtrack album that also includes
Gene Watson
performing the track 'Any Way You Want Me'.
This initial hit was followed by three more; 'A Texas State of Mind' (1981),
'Another Honky Tonk Night on Broadway' (1982) & 'I Just Came her to Dance'
(1982).
After their joint success, David & Shelley pursued solo careers, David scoring
first with 'I'm Gonna Hire a wino to decorate our Home' (1 week at No.1 in
August 1982), followed by the Top 10 hits 'Lost My Baby Blues' & 'Where are You
Spending your Nights These Days'.
David, however, was unable to sustain a consistent pattern of recording success,
so he concentrated on touring instead.
 Corey Frizzell is David's nephew (Corey is a
son of Allen Frizzell)
& is an acclaimed portrait artist based in middle
Tennessee.
Corey graciously submitted a quote
about Gene Watson (on Wednesday 16 August 2006) & you
can read it here.
Visit David Frizzell's
Official Website
Visit Corey Frizzell's
Official Website
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