Gene Watson's Peers: Jimmy Pasquale
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's Peers who were contacted in 2007 were most gracious with their
time & words. It is here, within this special part of gene-watson.com, that
you have an opportunity to read a quote from
Jimmy Pasquale, which he
submitted to this site on Tuesday 2 January 2007.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Jimmy Pasquale who has made a
special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone
Star Hero'.
Jimmy Pasquale
This quote was submitted on Tuesday 2 January 2007
'Gene is a singer's singer. One of the best voices
country music has had the privilege to know.
I'm proud that he chose 'Bottle of tears' as one of his songs to record, and
honoured to be able to call him a friend'.
Thank you, Jimmy Pasquale, for
your support of Gene Watson.
About Jimmy Pasquale...
Jimmy Pasquale was the
co-founder & recording guitarist of the Meridian, Mississippi-based group
Darryl Vincent & the Flares between 1955 & 1959 and they saw the release of
several recordings including 'Daddy's goin' batty', 'Mercy me', 'Wild wild
party' & 'Because I love you'.
George Cummings, who named & was the co-founder of the now legendary group
Dr. Hook, joined The Flares in 1959. In 1960, the band recorded two singles
for New Orleans-based Krash Records, namely 'Little girl' & 'Unexpectedly'.
In 1971, the band signed with Astro Records, based in Mobile, Alabama where
they recorded one album.
Jimmy Pasquale's career expanded over forty years since those early teenage
days. In 1986, he co-founded the Nashville recording studio Magic Tracks
with jazz guitarist Mike Elliott & business man Charles Tucker.
Jimmy has co-written with Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Mickey Newbury,
Bobby Whitlock (of Derek & the Dominoes fame) & Grammy Award Winner Johnny
Christopher.
Jimmy's publishing company, Jimette Publishing, was formed in 1986 & was
changed to J. Pasquale Music in 2001.
Jimmy Pasquale's compositions have been recorded by a number of very
important artists:
Ed Bruce recorded 'Someone who would care' & included the track on
'Tell 'Em I've Gone Crazy' (MCA Records, 1984)
Gene Watson recorded 'Bottle
of tears' & included the track on 'Starting
New Memories' (Epic Records, 1986)
Ray Charles RIP recorded 'Slip away' & included the track on 'From the Pages
of My Mind' (Columbia Records, 1986)
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