Gene Watson's 'Greatest Hits' (Curb Records, 1990)

'Gene Watson: Greatest Hits'
Curb Records D2-77393 (1990)

'Gene Watson: Greatest Hits' was released on Curb Records in 1990.

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

About 'Gene Watson: Greatest Hits'...

Album Sleeve Notes
'Born Gary Gene Watson in Palestine, Texas on October 11, 1943, Gene Watson was raised in Paris, Texas. At the young age of 13 he started working professionally! He later formed his own band, Gene Watson and The Other Four. After working local clubs, and touring around the country, he became a mainstay at the Dynasty Club in Houston.

It was in 1975 when that 'big break' came for Gene Watson. He was signed to a long term recording contract, and in short order his first record exploded on the best seller charts! That was 'Love In The Hot Afternoon', and it was followed by hit after hit, 'Where Love Begins', 'Paper Rosie', 'Pick The Wildwood Flower', and 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You' (written by Jim Rushing), all of which are included here in this exceptional collection, along with his many other top hits.

Gene Watson continues to travel, playing concerts and nightclubs and making hit records as he enters his second decade in the entertainment world. This collection will be a welcome addition to your country record collection'.

Overview
'Gene Watson was very much a major league artist within the genre of country music at the time 'Gene Watson: Greatest Hits' (Curb Records, 1990) was released.  Gene enjoyed a very successful reign at the top of his country music profession at Capitol Records between 1975 and 1980.

'Gene Watson: Greatest Hits' is a compilation album of material that celebrates this period of Gene's recording career; nine songs (tracks 2-10) are taken from 'Love in the Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975), 'Paper Rosie' (Capitol Records, 1977), 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977), 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978) and 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979), while one track (track 1) is taken from 'Heartaches, Love & Stuff' (MCA Records, 1984).

'Gene Watson: Greatest Hits'
Curb Records D2-77393 (1990)

1 'Got No Reason Now For Going Home'
Writer: Johnny Russell (Tuesday 23 January 1940 - Tuesday 3 July 2001)
Publishers: Songs of Polygram International, Inc.

'Got No Reason Now For Going Home' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Heartaches, Love & Stuff' (MCA Records, 1984).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Got No Reason Now For Going Home' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

2 'I Don't Need A Thing At All'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Joe Allen Music

'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).

3 'One Sided Conversation'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Joe Allen Music

'One Sided Conversation' was originally included on Gene Watson's '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).

4 'Farewell Party'
Writer: Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 - Thursday 26 July 2007)
Publishers: Western Hills Music

'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).

5 'Pick The Wildwood Flower'
Written by Joe Allen
Published by Tree Publishing Co., Inc. (CBS Music Group)

'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).

6 'Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Co., Inc. (CBS Music Group)

'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).

7 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You'
Writer: Jim Rushing
Publishers: Coal Miner Music, Inc.

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

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

8 'Love In The Hot Afternoon'
Writers: Kent Westberry and Vincent Wesley Matthews (1940 - Saturday 22 November 2003)
Publishers: Songs of Polygram International, Inc.

'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).

9 'Where Love Begins'
Writer: Ray Griff
Publishers: Blue Echo Music

'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).

10 'Paper Rosie'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Doubleplay Music (SOCAM)

'Paper Rosie' was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Paper Rosie' (Capitol Records, 1978).

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

11 'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger'
Writer: Nadine Bryant
Publishers: Column Two

'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 re-recorded 'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger' and included the track on 'Gene Watson...Then & Now' (Koch Records Nashville, 2005).

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.

12 'The Old Man And His Horn'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Doubleplay Music (SOCAM)

'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).

Read a CMP review of 'Gene Watson's Greatest Hits'
The review, which was written by Craig Baguley, was published in the February 1991 issue of the United Kingdom monthly publication Country Music People.

'Gene Watson: Greatest Hits'
Curb Records D2-77393 (1990)