Gene Watson Peer's Quote from Joe Chambers: August 2006
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 Watson's Peers who were contacted during 2006 were most gracious with their time and words. It is here, within this special part of the Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Joe Chambers, which he submitted to this site on Friday 18 August 2006.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Joe Chambers who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.
Joe Chambers
This quote was submitted on Friday 18 August 2006.
'Sean, thank you for your kind words about myself and my dear friend and co-writer Larry Jenkins. I would be honoured to talk about Gene Watson for your site.
To me, Gene is one of a hand full of real country music singers, not just stars but true vocal talents like George Jones, Merle Haggard and Patsy Cline (Friday 24 July 1936 - Sunday 11 January 2004).
It was a high point in my writing career to not only have Billy Sherrill produce but to have Gene Watson sing one of my songs. To be honest with you, I think Mark Sherrill is also a writer on 'Ashes To Ashes' also. It's been a while since we wrote it now, but I'm pretty sure Mark is on that one too.
Good luck with the site and thank you for sharing your knowledge about Gene with all of his fans'.
Thank you, Joe Chambers, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Joe Chambers...
Joe Chambers is the curator/owner of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, a 30,000 sq. ft. multipurpose complex. This unique facility includes not only stellar exhibits of superstar musicians but also studio musicians, producers and engineers who have created the music that has become the soundtrack of our lives.
The museum is located in downtown Nashville's prime tourist area, with neighbours that include the new Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Gaylord Entertainment Center, the Ryman Auditorium, the Nashville Convention Center and the Frist Center for the Arts.
George Jones recorded Joe Chambers' 'Good Ones And Bad Ones' (co-written with Larry Jenkins) and included the track on 'Still The Same Ole Me' (Epic Records, 1981).
George Jones recorded Joe Chambers' 'Second Time Around' (co-written with Larry Jenkins) and included the track on 'You've Still Got a Place in My Heart' (Epic Records, 1984).
Mel McDaniel (Sunday 6 September 1942 - Thursday 31 March 2011) recorded Joe Chambers' 'I Can Never Get You Off My Mind' (co-written with Larry Jenkins) and included the track on 'Let It Roll' (Capitol Records, 1984).
Conway Twitty (Friday 1 September 1933 - Saturday 5 June 1993) recorded Joe Chambers' 'I'm The Man In The Song' (co-written with Larry Jenkins and Conway Twitty) and included the track on 'Chasin' Rainbows' (Warner Bros. Records, 1985).
Gene Watson recorded Joe Chambers' 'Ashes To Ashes' (co-written with Larry Jenkins) and included the track on 'Honky Tonk Crazy' (Epic Records, 1987).
Ricky Van Shelton recorded Joe Chambers' 'Somebody Lied' (co-written with Larry Jenkins) and included the track on 'Wild Eyed Dream' (Columbia Records, 1987); the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in September 1988.
Randy Travis recorded Joe Chambers' 'Old Eight By Ten' (co-written with Larry Jenkins) and included the track on 'Old 8 x 10' (Warner Bros. Records, 1988).
Joe Diffie recorded Joe Chambers' 'Stranger In Your Eyes', which was co-written with Max D. Barnes (Friday 24 July 1936 - Sunday 11 January 2004) and Larry Jenkins, and included the track on 'A Thousand Winding Roads' (Epic Records, 1990).
Ricky Van Shelton recorded Joe Chambers' 'I Meant Every Word He Said' (co-written with Curly Putman and Bucky Jones) and included the track on 'Ricky Van Shelton III' (Columbia Records, 1990).
George Jones recorded Joe Chambers' 'Good Ones And Bad Ones' (co-written with Larry Jenkins) and included the track on 'The Bradley Barn Sessions' (MCA Records, 1994).
Ken Mellons recorded Joe Chambers' 'Stranger In Your Eyes', which was co-written with Max D. Barnes (Friday 24 July 1936 - Sunday 11 January 2004) and Larry Jenkins, and included the track on 'Where Forever Begins' (Epic Records, 1995).
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