Gene Watson's 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978)

'Reflections'
Capitol Records SW11805 (1978)

Gene Watson's 'Reflections' was released, in the USA, on Capitol Records in 1978; the album was subsequently released in the UK and Ireland in 1979, to coincide with Gene Watson's first UK and Ireland tour in June/July 1979.

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

About 'Reflections'...

Overview
'Gene Watson's 'Reflections' was quite a successful album for the artist, yielding a number of hit singles; 'One Sided Conversation’, 'Farewell Party' and 'Pick The Wildwood Flower' all reached the Billboard Top 10 country music singles chart in late 1978 and early 1979.

'Reflections' also gained a release in the United Kingdom and Ireland in June 1979. This release coincided with Gene Watson’s first tour there in June-July of that year, during which he undertook an extensive eighteen-date itinerary.

'Reflections' is a gentle collection of country music and features tracks that had been selected with great care. Gene Watson has always had an enviable knack of acquiring the most perfect material for his album releases and he excelled himself with the release of 'Reflections'.

'Reflections' includes Gene Watson's stellar rendition of 'Farewell Party', a highly emotional suicide saga of unrequited love. 'Farewell Party' would later become Gene Watson’s signature tune and the name of his touring band of musicians.

'Reflections' also includes the track ‘Pick The Wildwood Flower’. Although written by songwriter Joe Allen, the song appears to be slightly autobiographical in nature as it is the only song in Gene’s country music repertoire that actually mentions his first name, which is Gary. This song cleverly lets us into the private life of Gene Watson, at least for the track's duration'.

'Reflections' was produced by Russ Reeder and was recorded at Jack Clement Studios in Nashville (Recording Engineer: Jim Williamson).

'Reflections' achieved a chart position of No.23 on the Billboard Top Country Album Chart in 1978.

'Reflections'
Capitol Records SW11805 (1978)

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

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

2 'Take Off Them Shoes'
Writers: Joe Dougherty and Tom Ghent
Publishers: Treaty of Ghent Publishing / ASCAP

'Take Off Them Shoes' features The Jordanaires (Louis Nunley, Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins and Neal Matthews) on background vocals.

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

Waylon Jennings (Tuesday 15 June 1937 - Wednesday 13 February 2002) recorded Lawton Williams' 'Farewell Party' and included the track on 'Just To Satisfy You' (RCA Victor, 1969).

Alan Jackson recorded Lawton Williams' 'Farewell Party' and included the track on (his country 'covers' album) 'Under The Influence' (Arista Records, 1999).

Joe Nichols recorded Lawton Williams' 'Farewell Party' and included the track on ‘Revelation’ (Universal South Records, 2004).

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



Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out recorded Lawton Williams' 'Farewell Party' and included the track on 'Timeless Hits From The Past Bluegrassed' (Cracker Barrell, 2012).

4 'Let's Give It Up Or Get It On'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Joe Allen Music Inc. / BMI

5 'For The Memories'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI

6 'I Wonder How It Is In Colorado'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI

'I Wonder How It Is In Colorado' features The Jordanaires (Louis Nunley, Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins and Neal Matthews) on background vocals.

Gene Watson re-recorded 'I Wonder How It Is In Colorado' and included the track on 'Gene Watson: Then & Now' (Koch Records Nashville, 2005).

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

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

8 'I Know What It's Like In Her Arms'
Writer: Lola Jean Dillon
Publishers: Coal Miners Music Inc. / BMI

9 'Mama Sold Roses'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Double Play Music / BMI

'Mama Sold Roses' features The Jordanaires (Louis Nunley, Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins and Neal Matthews) on background vocals.

10 'I Don't Know How To Tell Her (She Don't Love Me Anymore)'
Writers: B. Fischer and Sonny Throckmorton
Publishers: Starburst Music / Tree Publishing Company Inc. / ASCAP / BMI

'I Don't Know How To Tell Her (She Don't Love Me Anymore)' features Nashville Edition, with Janie Fricke on background vocals.

Tony Booth recorded 'I Don't Know How To Tell Her (She Don't Love Me Anymore)' and included the track on 'The Other Side Of Love' (Heart of Texas Records, 2010).

On Tuesday 27 January 2009, Hux Records in England released 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978), as a special 2-for-1 CD, along with 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979).

'Reflections'
Capitol Records SW11805 (1978)

Musician Credits
Rhythm Guitar and Lead Guitar: Harold Bradley
Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Drums: Kenneth 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: 'The Nashville Edition' (Hurshel Wiginton, Wendellyn Suits, Joseph Babcock and Dolores Edgin) and Janie Fricke