Gene Watson's Peers: Jack Greene
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 2004 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
Jack Greene,
which he submitted to this site on Sunday 3 October 2004.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to
Jack Greene who has
made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of
a Lone Star Hero'.
Jack Greene
This quote was submitted on Sunday 3 October 2004
'Gene Watson has a great voice.
Gene has an individual style & he is an all round nice guy'.
Thank you, Jack Greene,
for your support of Gene Watson.
About Jack Greene...
Jack Greene was born on 7 January 1930 in Maryville in Tennessee & first
picked up the guitar at the age of eight. He made his professional debut in
1944, singing on radio station WGAP in Tennessee while still a high school
freshman. In 1948, Jack took up the bass and, two years later, after making
a move to Atlanta, he learned to play the drums.
However, it wasn't until 1962 that Jack got his first big break when Ernest
Tubb hired him as a member of the Troubadours. Owen Bradley signed Jack to
Decca Records because of his vocal performance on 'The Last Letter', one of
Ernest Tubb's hit singles.
Jack Greene saw the release of 'There Goes My Everything' (Decca
Records, 1966), an album that contained 'Together again' & 'Don't you ever get
tired of hurting me'.
Gene Watson recorded 'Together again' & 'Don't you ever get
tired of hurting me' & included both tracks on 'In a Perfect
World' (Shanachie Records, 2007).
Jack Greene earned the nickname 'The Jolly Green Giant' & by the end of
1967, he had become, literally, a gigantic force within country music.
Charley Pride recorded Jack Greene's 'Why didn't I
think of that' (co-written with Clay Allen) & included the track on 'Make
Mine Country' (RCA Records, 1968)
Cal Smith recorded Jack Greene's 'Afraid to care' (co-written with Ken
Campbell) & included the track on 'Travellin' Man' (Kapp Records, 1968)
Jack Greene's long list of hit singles include 'There goes my everything' (7
weeks at No.1 in December 1966/January 1967), 'All the time' (5 weeks at
No.1 in June/July 1967), 'What locks the door' (No.2 in 1967), 'You are my
treasure' (1 week at No.1 in April 1968), 'Until my dreams come true' (2
weeks at No.1 in February 1969) & 'Statue of a fool' (2 weeks at No.1 in
July 1969).
Other hit songs include 'Back in the arms of love' (No.4 in 1969) & 'Wish I
didn't have to miss you', a duet with Jeannie Seely (No.2 in 1970).
Jack Greene remained with Decca Records (which became MCA Records) until
1975, after which he recorded for a number of labels including Frontline &
Step One.
Both Jack Greene & Gene Watson have recorded Hank Cochran's
'He little thing'd her out of my arms'; Gene included the track on 'Beautiful
Country' (Capitol Records, 1977).
Jack Greene & Gene Watson have also recognised the talents of extraordinary country music
writers & have both recorded songs by writers such as Marty Robbins,
Dave Kirby, Dallas Frazier & Mel Tillis.
Visit Jack Greene's Official Site
