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Gene Watson's '22 Golden Country Greats' (Tee Vee Records, 2009)

'Gene Watson: 22 Golden Country Greats'
Tee Vee Records TV7-0748-2 (2009)

'Gene Watson: 22 Golden Country Greats' was officially released by Gusto Records/Tee Vee Records in September 2009.

'Gene Watson: 22 Golden Country Greats' discography information is presented on the Gene Watson Fan Site for educational purposes only and no infringement of copyright is intended.

About '22 Golden Country Greats'...

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 and which had been founded by Ray Pennington and Curtis Potter.

'22 Golden Country Greats' contains some very fine material from Gene Watson's time with Step One Records in the mid-to-late 1990s; however, some tracks are also taken from Gene Watson's time with Broadland Records/Mercury Canada in 1992.

'22 Golden Country Greats' 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'.

'22 Golden Country Greats'
Tee Vee Records TV7-0748-2 (2009)

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 on Gene 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 un-issued

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), were inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.

5 'I Don't Think She'd Really Mind At All'
Writers: Arthur Leo 'Doodle' 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 un-issued

The original version of 'Let's Give It Up Or Get It On' was 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 Gene Watson's '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 unreleased

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).

'Gene Watson: 22 Golden Country Greats'
Tee Vee Records TV7-0748-2 (2009)

Gene Watson's '22 Golden Country Greats' (Tee Vee Records, 2009)

Albums: 1969 - 2012

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