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Gene Watson's '40 Greatest Hits' (IMG/Gusto Records, 2010)

'40 Greatest Hits'
IMG/Gusto Records BXS 3596 (2010)

'40 Greatest Hits' was officially released by IMG/Gusto Records in March 2010.

'40 Greatest Hits' discography information is presented on the Gene Watson Fan Site for educational purposes only and no infringement of copyright is intended.

About '40 Greatest Hits'...

Album Overview

'Gusto Records is a Nashville-based record company which specialises in reissuing and licensing recordings from its vast catalogue of music from acquired record labels and their own studio recordings.

Around 2005, Gusto Records acquired the back catalogue of Step One Records, an independent record label which had operated out of Nashville between 1984 and 1997; Step One Records had been founded by Ray Pennington and Curtis Potter.

'40 Greatest Hits' contains some very fine material from Gene Watson's time with Step One Records (1993 - 1997); however, some tracks are also taken from Gene Watson's time with Capitol Records (1975 - 1980) and Broadland Records/Mercury Canada in 1992.

'40 Greatest Hits' contains three previously unreleased tracks; 'All My Tomorrows' and 'Love's Tombstone' were tracks that Gene Watson never completed.

On Friday 11 September 2009, Gene Watson stated that one track has no backing vocals, while the second track is one Gene decided to discard after he had laid down a 'rough' studio vocal for the song.

'Let's Give It Up Or Get It On' is a re-recording and appears on CD for the first time'.

'40 Greatest Hits'
IMG/Gusto Records BXS 3596 (2010)

1 'Fourteen Carat Mind'
Writers: Dallas Frazier and Larry Lee
Publishers: Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.

Musician Credits
Steel Guitar: Buddy Emmons
Bass Guitar: David Smith
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Keyboards: Dirk Johnson
Fiddle: Aubrey Haynie
Lead Guitar: Gregg Galbraith
Acoustic Guitar: Bobby All and Kevin Williams
Background Vocalists: Margie Cates, Jennifer O'Brien and John Wesley Ryles

This version of 'Fourteen Carat Mind' is the re-recorded version which was included on Gene Watson's 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997).

The original version of 'Fourteen Carat Mind' was included on Gene Watson's 'Old Loves Never Die' (MCA Records, 1981).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Fourteen Carat Mind' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

2 'Speak Softly (You're Talking To My Heart)'
Writers: Steve Spurgin and J.D. Mendenhall
Publishers: Booth and Watson Music / BMI

Musician Credits
Lead Guitar: Kelly Back
Acoustic Guitar: Bobby All
Piano and Keyboards: Dirk Johnson
Steel Guitar: Buddy Emmons
Bass Guitar: David Smith
Fiddle: Aubrey Haynie, Rob Hajacos and Hoot Hester
Mandolin: Hoot Hester
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Brass and Horns: Steve W. Maudlin Horns
Strings: Kris Wilkinson Strings
Harmony Vocals: John Wesley Ryles and Margie Cates Trio

This version of 'Speak Softly (You're Talking To My Heart)' is the re-recorded version which was included on Gene Watson's 'The Good Ole Days' (Step One Records, 1996).

The original version of 'Speak Softly (You're Talking To My Heart)' was included on Gene Watson's 'Old Loves Never Die' (MCA Records, 1981).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Speak Softly (You're Talking To My Heart)' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

3 'One And One And One'
Writers: Buddy Cannon and John Northrup
Publishers: ASCAP

Musician Credits
Acoustic Guitar: Leo Jackson
Lead Guitar: Gregg Galbraith
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Bass: David Smith
Fiddle: Rob Hajacos
Steel Guitar: Buddy Emmons
Drums: Lonnie Williams
Harmonica: T.J. Clay
Background Singers: Ronny Light, Jennifer O'Brien and Margie Cates

'One And One And One' was originally included onGene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992).

4 'All My Tomorrows'
Writer: Nat Stuckey (Sunday 17 December 1933 - Wednesday 24 August 1988)
Publishers: Tree Publishing, BMI / Su-Ma Publishing, BMI
This track was previously unreleased

Nat Stuckey (Sunday 17 December 1933 - Wednesday 24 August 1988) recorded 'All My Tomorrows' and included the track on 'All My Tomorrows' (Paula Records, 1967).

On Saturday 17 August 2002 Gene Watson, along with fellow country music artists Tanya Tucker and Nat Stuckey (Sunday 17 December 1933 - Wednesday 24 August 1988), was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.

5 'I Don't Think She'd Really Mind At All'
Writers: Arthur Leo 'Doodles' Owens and Dennis Knutson
Publishers: BMI

'I Don't Think She'd Really Mind At All' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992).

6 'Let's Give It Up Or Get It On'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Joe Allen Music Inc. / BMI
This is a re-recording which was previously unissued

'Let's Give It Up Or Get It On' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).

In 2009, Hux Records in England released 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978), as a '2-for-1' set, with 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979).

7 'A Way To Survive'
Writers: Hank Cochran (Friday 2 August 1935 - Thursday 15 July 2010) and Moneen Carpenter
Publishers: Sony / ATV Songs LLC dba Tree Publishing Company (BMI)

'A Way To Survive' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997).

8 'Getting Over You Again'
Writers: David Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004) and Warren Robb
Publishers: Millstone Music Company ASCAP, Screen Gems EMI Music Inc obo Baray Music Inc, BMI

'Getting Over You Again' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'The Good Ole Days' (Step One Records, 1996).

9 'Hold That Thought'
Writers: Ray Griff and Tommy Rocco
Publishers: Blue Melody Music ASCAP, Polygram International Tunes, Inc. SESAC

Musician Credits
Piano and Keyboard: Gary Prim
Synthesiser: Dirk Johnson
Steel Guitar: Buddy Emmons
Acoustic Guitar: Roger Ball, Bobby All and Jimmy Capps
Electric Guitar: Kelly Back
Fiddle: Rob Hajacos
Bass: David Smith
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Background Vocals: John Wesley Ryles, Margie Cates, Debra Black and Ray Davis

'Hold That Thought' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Uncharted Mind' (Step One Records, 1993).

10 'Class Reunion'
Writers: Craig Morris and Don Henry
Publishers: ASCAP

'Class Reunion' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992); the track was subsequently included on 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997).

11 'In Other Words'
Writers: Tim Mensy and Tony Haselden
Publishers: ASCAP / BMI

'In Other Words' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992).

12 'Mirrors Don't Lie'
Writers: Curt Ryle and B. Henderson
Publishers: Tillis Tunes Inc. BMI, Pier Five Music Inc. BMI

'Mirrors Don't Lie' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Uncharted Mind' (Step One Records, 1993).

13 'Mr. Candyman'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: SOCAN

Musician Credits
Acoustic Guitar: Leo Jackson
Lead Guitar: Gregg Galbraith
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Bass: David Smith
Fiddle: Rob Hajacos
Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick
Drums: Milton Sledge
Harmonica: T.J. Clay
Background Singers: Ronny Light, Jennifer O'Brien and Margie Cates

'Mr. Candyman' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992).

14 'The Man That Broke Your Heart' (incorrectly listed as 'Shake The Hand Of The Man')
Writers: Billy Joe Foster, Tommy Collins and Gene Pistilli
Publishers: Golden Hook Music / Little Ann Music, BMI, Hi Falutin Music ASCAP

'The Man That Broke Your Heart' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'The Good Ole Days' (Step One Records, 1996).

15 'She's No Lady'
Writer: Paul Weber
Publishers: CAPAC

'She's No Lady' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992).

16 'Someone's Child'
Writers: Billy Troy and Lee Bach
Publishers: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corporation, BMI / Randy Scruggs Music, BMI / Tote-A-Note Music, BMI

'Someone's Child' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997).

17 'Whose Fool I Wanna Be'
Writers: Gene Nelson and Paul Nelson
Publishers: BMI

'Whose Fool I Wanna Be' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992).

18 'Winds Of Change'
Writers: Buzz Cason and Kent Westberry
Publishers: ASCAP / BMI

'Winds Of Change' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992).

19 'Couldn't Love Have Picked A Better Place To Die'
Writers: Curly Putman and Bucky Jones
Publishers: Sony / ATV Songs LLC dba Tree Publishing Company (BMI)/ Sony / ATV Tunes LLC dba Cross Keys Publishing Company (ASCAP)

'Couldn't Love Have Picked A Better Place To Die' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997).

20 'Just In Case'
Writers: Rick Tiger and Shawn Hammonds
Publishers: Skyrock Music, ASCAP / Atwood-Tiger Creations Music, BMI

'Just In Case' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997).

21 'Love's Tombstone'
Writers: Carl Jackson and Jenny Yates
Publishers: Two Strong Songs, ASCAP, admin. by ICS-Criterion Music-Escudilla Music
This track was previously unissued

Bradley Walker recorded 'Love's Tombstone' and included the track on (his debut album) 'Highway of Dreams' (Rounder Records, 2006).

22 'Booked Tonight In Heaven'
Writer: Gary Josey
Publishers: BMI

'Booked Tonight In Heaven' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992).

23 'Love In The Hot Afternoon'
Writers: Kent Westberry and Vincent Wesley Matthews (1940 - Saturday 22 November 2003)
Publishers: Jack Music Inc. / BMI

Musician Credits
Rhythm Guitar: Tommy Allsup, Leon Rhodes and Charlie McCoy
Lead Guitar: Jimmy Colbart, Pete Wade and Dale Sellers
Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green
Dobro: Lloyd Green
Harmonica: Charlie McCoy
Marimba: Charlie McCoy and Kenny Malone
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Fiddle: Buddy Spicher
Bass: Joe Allen, Henry Strylecki and Leon Rhodes
Drums: Kenny Malone, Jimmy Isabel and Buddy Harman
Horn: Jerry Tuttle
Voices: The Nashville Edition

'Love In The Hot Afternoon' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Love in the Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Love In The Hot Afternoon' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

24 'Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI

Musician Credits
Rhythm Guitar and Lead Guitar: Harold Bradley
Fiddle: Norman 'Buddy' Spicher
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Drums: Murrey 'Buddy' Harman
Rhythm and Acoustic Guitar: David Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004)
Steel Guitar: Sonny Garrish
Bass: Joe Allen
Electric Guitar: Dale Sellers

'Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

25 'Paper Rosie'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Doubleplay Music / Quality Music

Musician Credits
Guitar: Dale Sellers, Jimmy Colvard, Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004) and Harold Bradley
Steel: Lloyd Green
Bass: Joe Allen
Drums: Buddy Harman and Kenny Malone
Piano: Hargus Pig Robbins
Fiddle: Buddy Spicher and Tommy Williams
Vocals: Nashville Edition (Joe Babcock, Hurshel Wiginton, Dolores Edgin and Wendy Suits)

'Paper Rosie' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Paper Rosie' (Capitol Records, 1977).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Paper Rosie' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

26 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You'
Writer: Jim Rushing
Publishers: Coal Miners Music, Inc. / BMI

'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

27 'Where Love Begins'
Writer: Ray Griff
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / ASCAP

'Where Love Begins' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Love in the Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Where Love Begins' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

28 'Farewell Party'
Writer: Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 - Thursday 26 July 2007)
Publishers: Western Hills Music Inc. / BMI

Musician Credits
Rhythm Guitar and Lead Guitar: Harold Bradley
Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Drums: Kenny Malone
Rhythm and Acoustic Guitar: David Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004)
Bass: Joe Allen
Electric Guitar: Dale Sellers
Fiddle: Norman 'Buddy' Spicher and Tommy Williams
Electric Guitar and Lead Guitar: Jimmy Colvard
Background Vocals: 'Nashville Edition' (Hurshel Wiginton, Wendellyn Suits, Joseph Babcock and Dolores Edgin)

'Farewell Party' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Farewell Party' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

29 'Pick The Wildwood Flower'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI

'Pick The Wildwood Flower' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Pick The Wildwood Flower' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

30 'Her Body Couldn't Keep You (Off My Mind)'
Writer: Ray Griff
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / ASCAP

Musician Credits
Rhythm Guitar and Bass Guitar: Tommy Allsup
Rhythm and Lead Guitar: Leon Rhodes
Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green
Fiddle: Norman 'Buddy' Spicher
Bass: Joe Allen
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Lead Guitar: Jimmy Colvard and Pete Wade
Drums: Jimmy Isbell, Buddy Harman and Kenny Malone

'Her Body Couldn't Keep You (Off My Mind)' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Because You Believed in Me' (Capitol Records, 1976).

31 'I Don't Need A Thing At All'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Joe Allen Music / BMI

Musician Credits
Guitar: Dale Sellers, Jimmy Colvard, Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004) and Harold Bradley
Steel: Lloyd Green
Bass: Joe Allen
Drums: Buddy Harman and Kenny Malone
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Fiddle: Buddy Spicher and Tommy Williams
Vocals: Nashville Edition (Joe Babcock, Hurshel Wiginton, Dolores Edgin and Wendy Suits)

'I Don't Need A Thing At All' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'I Don't Need A Thing At All' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

32 'One Sided Conversation'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Joe Allen Music Inc. / BMI

'One Sided Conversation' was originally included on 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'One Sided Conversation' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

33 'Because You Believed In Me'
Writers: Arthur Leo 'Doodles' Owens, Shorty Hall and Gene Vowell
Publishers: Unichapell Music Inc. / BMI

'Because You Believed In Me' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Because You Believed in Me' (Capitol Records, 1976).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Because You Believed In Me' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

34 'The Old Man And His Horn'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Doubleplay Music / BMI

Musician Credits
Guitar: Dale Sellers, Jimmy Colvard, Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004) and Harold Bradley
Steel: Lloyd Green
Bass: Joe Allen
Drums: Buddy Harman and Kenny Malone
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Fiddle: Buddy Spicher and Tommy Williams
Vocals: Nashville Edition (Joe Babcock, Hurshel Wiginton, Dolores Edgin and Wendy Suits)

'The Old Man And His Horn' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'The Old Man And His Horn' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

35 'Cowboys Don't Get Lucky All The Time'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Doubleplay Music / BMI

Musician Credits
Guitar: Dale Sellers, Jimmy Colvard, Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004) and Harold Bradley
Steel: Lloyd Green
Bass: Joe Allen
Drums: Buddy Harman and Kenny Malone
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Fiddle: Buddy Spicher and Tommy Williams
Vocals: The Nashville Edition (Joe Babcock, Hurshel Wiginton, Dolores Edgin and Wendy Suits)

'Cowboys Don't Get Lucky All The Time' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Cowboys Don't Get Lucky All The Time' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

36 'No One Will Ever Know'
Writers: Mel Foree and Fred Rose
Publishers: Milene Music, Inc. / ASCAP

Musician Credits
Rhythm Guitar and Lead Guitar: Harold Bradley
Steel Guitar: Sonny Garrish
Drums: Murrey 'Buddy' Harman
Fiddle: Lisa Silver Reynolds and Norman 'Buddy' Spicher
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Rhythm and Acoustic Guitar: David Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 - Saturday 17 April 2004)
Bass: Joe Allen
Electric Guitar: Dale Sellers
Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green
Background Vocals: Allen Henson, Ronald Drake, Beckie Foster and Laverna Moore

'No One Will Ever Know' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'No One Will Ever Know' (Capitol Records, 1980).

37 'Raisin' Cane In Texas'
Writers: Joe Allen and D. Lay
Publishers: Joe Allen Music, Inc. / BMI

'Raisin' Cane In Texas' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'No One Will Ever Know' (Capitol Records, 1980).

38 'Bedroom Ballad'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI

'Bedroom Ballad' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Bedroom Ballad' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

39 'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger'
Writer: Nadine Bryant
Publishers: Hotel Publishing Company / ASCAP

'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Love in the Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975).

Gene Watson and Rhonda Vincent recorded 'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger' and included the track on 'Your Money & My Good Looks' (Upper Management Music, 2011); the album was officially released on Tuesday 7 June 2011.

40 'Bad Water'
Writers: Jackie DeShannon, Holiday and Myers
Publishers: Unart Music Corporation / BMI

'Bad Water' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Love in the Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975).

'40 Greatest Hits'
IMG/Gusto Records BXS 3596 (2010)

Gene Watson's '40 Greatest Hits' (IMG/Gusto Records, 2010)

Albums: 1969 - 2012

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