Gene Watson Peer's Quote from Roger Brown: January 2010

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 2010 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 Roger Brown, which he submitted to this site on Monday 18 January 2010.

Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Roger Brown who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.

Roger Brown
This quote was submitted on Monday 18 January 2010.

'Gene recorded the third song I ever had cut, 'I Didn't Think Of You At All', over twenty years ago and it's still one of my favourites'.

Thank you, Roger Brown, for your support of Gene Watson.

About Roger Brown...

Roger Brown, who was born in Fort Worth, Texas and was raised in central Texas, is the son of Texas ranchers.  Roger grew up listening to the music his mother loved - Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 - Thursday 1 January 1953), Bob Wills (Monday 6 March 1905 - Tuesday 13 May 1975), Johnny Horton (Thursday 30 April 1925 - Saturday 5 November 1960) and Johnny Cash (Friday 26 February 1932 - Friday 12 September 2003), as well as Frank Sinatra, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller.

In sixth grade, Roger Brown began writing short stories and poetry; it was that talent which transitioned into song-writing when he learned to play the guitar at the age of thirteen.

It was shortly thereafter that Roger began performing at local talent shows and dancehalls.  After graduating from high school, he immersed himself in the thriving music scene in the area.  This led to eventually being discovered by Monument Records’ Tex Davis and Wayland Stubblefield.

Roger Brown moved to Nashville in late 1982 and by 1985 had his first major recording, 'Fool, Fool Heart' (co-written with Rick Peoples) was recorded by Tanya Tucker; the track was included on 'Girls Like Me' (Capitol Records, 1986).

Since 1986, Roger Brown has been a professional songwriter with a long list of recordings by country music artists, including the following:

Gene Watson recorded Roger Brown's 'I Didn't Think Of You At All' and included the track on 'Honky Tonk Crazy' (Epic Records, 1987).

Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 - Monday 6 April 1998) recorded Roger Brown's 'You Left Memories' and included the track on 'Next To You' (Epic Records, 1988).

Nanci Griffith recorded Roger Brown's 'I Knew Love' and included the track on 'Little Love Affairs' (MCA Records, 1988); the track reached No.37 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1988.

Maura O'Connell recorded Roger Brown's 'Just Like The Blues' and included the track on 'Helpless Heart' (Warner Bros. Records, 1989).

Crystal Gayle recorded Roger Brown's 'Just Like The Blues' and included the track on 'Ain't Gonna Worry' (Capitol Records, 1990).

Sammy Kershaw recorded Roger Brown's 'I Buy Her Roses' and included the track on 'Don't Go Near The Water' (Mercury Records, 1991).

Ray Price recorded Roger Brown's 'Sometimes A Rose' and included the track on 'Sometimes A Rose' (Columbia/Legacy Records, 1991).

Ray Price recorded Roger Brown's 'I Apologise' and included the track on 'Sometimes A Rose' (Columbia/Legacy Records, 1991).

Ray Price recorded Roger Brown's 'Look What Followed Me Home' and included the track on 'Sometimes A Rose' (Columbia/Legacy Records, 1991).

Ray Price recorded Roger Brown's 'When The Blues Hit Town' and included the track on 'Sometimes A Rose' (Columbia/Legacy Records, 1991).

Ray Price recorded Roger Brown's 'Somebody Almost Loved Me' and included the track on 'Sometimes A Rose' (Columbia/Legacy Records, 1991).

John Michael Montgomery recorded Roger Brown's 'Just Like A Rodeo' (co-written with Tommy Conners) and included the track on 'John Michael Montgomery' (Atlantic Records, 1995).

Randy Travis recorded Roger Brown's 'Down At The Old Coral' (co-written with Luke Reed) and included the track on 'Wind In The Wire' (Warner Bros. Records, 1993).

Randy Travis recorded Roger Brown's 'Blue Mesa' (co-written with Luke Reed) and included the track on 'Wind In The Wire' (Warner Bros. Records, 1993).

Randy Travis recorded Roger Brown's 'Memories Of Old Santa Fe' (co-written with Rick Peoples) and included the track on 'Wind In The Wire' (Warner Bros. Records, 1993).

Randy Travis recorded Roger Brown's 'Roamin' Wyomin' (co-written with Luke Reed) and included the track on 'Wind In The Wire' (Warner Bros. Records, 1993).

Ricky Van Shelton recorded Roger Brown's 'If It Weren't For Me' and included the track on 'A Bridge I Didn't Burn' (Columbia Records, 1993).

George Strait recorded Roger Brown's 'We Must Be Loving Right' (co-written with Clay Blaker) and included the track on 'Easy Come, Easy Go' (MCA Records, 1993).

Randy Travis recorded Roger Brown's 'That's Where I Draw The Line' and included the track on 'This Is Me' (Warner Bros. Records, 1994).

Pam Tillis recorded Roger Brown's 'They Don't Break 'Em Like They Used To' (co-written with Jason Sellers) and included the track on 'Sweetheart's Dance' (Arista Records, 1994).

David Ball recorded Roger Brown's 'Waiting For Somebody New' and included the track on 'David Ball' (RCA Records, 1994).

Clay Walker recorded Roger Brown's 'Boogie 'Til The Cows Come Home' (co-written with Clay Blaker) and included the track on 'If I Could Make A Living' (Giant Records, 1994).

John Michael Montgomery recorded Roger Brown's 'Just Like A Rodeo' (co-written with Tommy Connors) and included the track on 'John Michael Montgomery' (Atlantic Records, 1995).

Michael Martin Murphey Allan recorded Roger Brown's 'Adobe Walls' (co-written with Luke Reed) and included the track on 'Sagebrush Symphony' (Capitol Records, 1995).

George Strait recorded Roger Brown's 'Need I Say More' (co-written with Clay Blaker) and included the track on 'Blue Clear Sky' (MCA Records, 1996).

Kenny Chesney recorded Roger Brown's 'She Gets Like That' (co-written with Adam Hughes) and included the track on 'I Will Stand' (BNA Records, 1997).

Johnny Bush recorded Roger Brown's 'Any Fool Could See' and included the track on 'Talk To My Heart' (Watermelon Records, 1998).

Trace Adkins recorded Roger Brown's 'All Hat No Cattle' (co-written with Tommy Connors) and included the track on 'More' (Capitol Records, 1999).



Jennifer Weatherly recorded Roger Brown's 'Boogie 'Til The Cows Come Home' (co-written with Clay Blaker) and included the track on 'In The Name Of Love' (JK Records, 2000).



Jennifer Weatherly recorded Roger Brown's 'Loving Like Strangers' (co-written with David Stephenson) and included the track on 'Lucky Day' (JK Records, 2000).

Jennifer Weatherly recorded Roger Brown's 'Roll On Santa Fe (Carry Me Home)' (co-written with Matt Rollings) and included the track on 'Lucky Day' (JK Records, 2000).

Jennifer Weatherly recorded Roger Brown's 'Swimming Upstream', which was co-written with Clay Blaker and Frank Dycus (Tuesday 5 December 1939 - Friday 23 November 2012), and included the track on 'Lucky Day' (JK Records, 2000).

Gary Allan recorded Roger Brown's 'Adobe Walls' (co-written with Luke Reed) and included the track on 'Alright Guy' (MCA Records, 2001).

Deryl Dodd recorded Roger Brown's 'What Some Call A Weakness' and included the track on 'Pearl Snaps' (Lucky Dog/Epic Records, 2002).

Patty Loveless recorded Roger Brown's 'Born Again Fool' and included the track on 'On Your Way Home' (Epic Records, 2003).

Kevin Fowler recorded Roger Brown's 'Political Incorrectness' (co-written with Kevin Fowler) and included the track on 'Loose, Loud And Crazy' (Equity Music Group, 2004); the track featured special guest Mark Chesnutt.

Alecia Nugent recorded Roger Brown's 'It Won't Be Me' and included the track on 'A Little Girl...A Big Four Lane' (Rounder Records, 2006).

Rhonda Vincent recorded Roger Brown's 'In The Garden By The Mountain' and included the track on 'Taken' (Upper Management Music, 2010); the track features Dolly Parton as a guest vocalist.

Rhonda Vincent recorded Roger Brown's 'When The Bloom Is Off The Rose' and included the track on 'Taken' (Upper Management Music, 2010); the track features Sally Berry and Tensel Sandker (Next Best Thing Band) as guest vocalists.

Roger Brown was nominated for a Tony Award in 2002 for his two songs which were featured in the Broadway show 'Urban Cowboy - The Musical' and has had compositions featured on numerous gold and platinum albums, as well as major motion pictures such as 'A Fire In The Sky' and 'Red Rock West'.

In 1996, Roger Brown was signed as an artist by Decca Records and saw the release of the critically acclaimed mini-CD 'Roger Brown and Swing City'.

Visit Roger Brown's Official MySpace Site