Gene Watson's Peers: Joe Allen

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 2009 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 Joe Allen, which he submitted to this site on Saturday 16 May 2009.

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

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Sean Brady would also like to express a heartfelt 'thank you' to Kevin Tuckfield at Crow Mountain Music without whose kindness the Gene Watson quote from Joe Allen would not have been possible; between Wednesday 13 May 2009 & Sunday 17 May 2009, Kevin Tuckfield & Joe Allen were in Nashville writing songs together.

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Joe Allen
This quote was submitted on Saturday 16 May 2009

'I would like to tell his fans how I feel about my very dear friend Gene Watson.

There's too much to say in a small space.  As you probably know, I've worked with & written for a lot of artists.  No one can compare with the treatment & heart that he gave my songs.

Gene will always remain on the top of my list.  He's the best country singer in the world; true to his roots & true to his fans, and I'm one of his biggest'.


Thank you, Joe Allen for your support of Gene Watson.

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About Joe Allen...

Joe Allen is one of Nashville's finest bass players & is a consummate songwriter.

Joe Allen is a highly respected & renowned country music song-writer of note & has written the following songs, all of which have been recorded by Gene Watson:

Gene Watson: 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977)

'I don't need a thing at all' & 'It don't hurt me half as bad'
'Beautiful Country'
(Capitol Records, 1978)

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

'One sided conversation', 'Let's give it or get it on', 'For the memories', 'I wonder how it is in Colorado' & 'Pick the wildwood flower'
'Reflections'
(Capitol Records, 1978)

Gene Watson: 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979)

'Should I come home (or should I go crazy)', 'Circle driveway' & 'Bedroom ballad'
'Should I Come Home'
(Capitol Records, 1979)

Gene Watson: 'No One Will Ever Know' (Capitol Records, 1980)

'Raisin' cane in Texas', 'If love could find us now', 'Tryin' to satisfy you', 'I've been down some roads' & 'Down & out this way again'
'No One Will Ever Know'
(Capitol Records, 1980)

Gene Watson: 'Between This Time & the Next Time' (MCA Records, 1981)

'Come back home' & 'Down here on my knees'
'Between This Time & the Next Time'
(MCA Records, 1981)

Gene Watson: 'Old Loves Never Die' (MCA Records, 1981)

'The girl I used to run around on' & 'The sun never comes up'
'Old Love Never Die'
(MCA Records, 1981)

Gene Watson: 'Little by Little' (MCA Records, 1984)

'Leaving's been coming for a long long time'
'Little by Little' (MCA Records, 1984)

Gene Watson: 'Starting New Memories' (Epic Records, 1986)

'Bottle of tears'
'Starting New Memories' (Epic Records, 1986)

Gene Watson: 'Honky Tonk Crazy' (Epic Records, 1987)

'I always get it right with you'
'Honky Tonk Crazy' (Epic Records, 1987)

Gene Watson: 'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada, 1992) Gene Watson: 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997)

'Old porch swing'
'In Other Words' (Broadland Records/Mercury Canada) & 'A Way to Survive' (Step One Records, 1997)

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Joe Allen is a highly respected & renowned bass player & has played bass on the following Gene Watson albums:

Gene Watson: 'Love in the Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975)

'Love in the Hot Afternoon'
(Capitol Records, 1975)

Gene Watson: 'Because You Believed in Me' (Capitol Records, 1976)

'Because You Believed in Me'
(Capitol Records, 1976)

Gene Watson: 'Paper Rosie' (Capitol Records, 1977)

'Paper Rosie'
(Capitol Records, 1977)

Gene Watson: 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977)

'Beautiful Country'
(Capitol Records, 1978)

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

'Reflections'
(Capitol Records, 1978)

Gene Watson: 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979)

'Should I Come Home'
(Capitol Records, 1979)

Gene Watson: 'No One Will Ever Know' (Capitol Records, 1980)

'No One Will Ever Know'
(Capitol Records, 1980)

Gene Watson: 'Between This Time & the Next Time' (MCA Records, 1981)

'Between This Time & the Next Time'
(MCA Records, 1981)

Gene Watson: 'Old Loves Never Die' (MCA Records, 1981)

'Old Love Never Die'
(MCA Records, 1981)

Gene Watson: 'This Dream's on Me' (MCA Records, 1982)

'This Dream's on Me'
(MCA Records, 1982)

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Joe Allen is a highly respected & renowned bass player & has played bass on the following albums:


Don Williams: 'Don Williams: Volume 1' (JMI Records, 1973)

Don Williams: 'Don Williams, Volume 1'
(JMI Records, 1973)

Don Williams: 'Don Williams, Volume 2' (JMI Records, 1974)

Don Williams: 'Don Williams, Volume 2'
(JMI Records, 1974)

Don Williams: 'Don Williams, Volume 3' (Dot/ABC Records, 1974)

Don Williams: 'Don Williams, Volume 3'
(Dot/ABC Records, 1974)

Bobby Bare & Family: 'Singing in the Kitchen' (RCA Victor, 1974)

Bobby Bare & Family: 'Singing in the Kitchen'
(RCA Victor, 1974)

Don Williams: 'You're My Best Friend' (Dot Records, 1975)

Don Williams: 'You're My Best Friend'
(Dot Records, 1975)

Bobby Bare: 'Hard Time Hungrys' (RCA Victor, 1975)

Bobby Bare: 'Hard Time Hungrys'
(RCA Victor, 1975)

Don Williams: 'You're My Best Friend' (Dot Records, 1976)

Don Williams: 'Harmony'
(Dot Records, 1976)

Bobby Bare: 'Me & McDill' (RCA Victor, 1977)

Bobby Bare: 'Me & McDill'
(RCA Victor, 1977)

Don Williams: 'Country Boy' (Dot Records, 1977)

Don Williams: 'Country Boy'
(Dot Records, 1977)

Don Williams: 'Expressions' (ABC Records, 1978)

Don Williams: 'Expressions'
(ABC Records, 1978)

Don Williams: 'I Believe in You' (MCA Records, 1980)

Don Williams: 'I Believe in You'
(MCA Records, 1980)

Don Williams: 'Especially For You' (MCA Records, 1981)

Don Williams: 'Especially For You'
(MCA Records, 1981)

Bobby Bare: 'Ain't Got Nothing to Lose' (Columbia Records, 1982)

Bobby Bare: 'Ain't Got Nothing to Lose'
(Columbia Records, 1982)

Don Williams: 'Yellow Moon' (MCA Records, 1983)

Don Williams: 'Yellow Moon'
(MCA Records, 1983)

Johnny Cash: 'Boom Chicka Boom' (Mercury Records, 1990)

Johnny Cash: 'Boom Chicka Boom'
(Mercury Records, 1990)

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Joe Allen is a highly respected & renowned country music song-writer of note & has written the following songs:

Don Williams: 'Don Williams, Volume 3' (Dot/ABC Records, 1974)

Don Williams: 'Ghost story'
'Don Williams, Volume 3'
(Dot/ABC Records, 1974)

Don Williams: 'Visions' (Dot Records, 1977)

Don Williams: 'Expert at everything'
'Visions'
(Dot Records, 1977)

Don Williams: 'Country Boy' (Dot Records, 1977)

Don Williams: 'Overlookin' & underthinking'
'Country Boy'
(Dot Records, 1977)

Don Williams: 'Portrait' (MCA Records, 1979)

Don Williams: 'Circle driveway'
'Portrait'
(MCA Records, 1979)

Don Williams: 'Especially For You' (MCA Records, 1981)

Don Williams: 'Fair weather friends'
'Especially For You'
(MCA Records, 1981)

Don Williams: 'Cafe Carolina' (MCA Records, 1984)

Don Williams: 'Only game in town'
'Cafe Carolina'
(MCA Records, 1984)

Benny Berry: 'Some Things Never Change' (Hawk Records, 1991)

Benny Berry: 'Goin' home'
'Some Things Never Change'
(Hawk Records, 1991)

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Kevin Tuckfield: 'Ozark Mountain Bluegrass' (Crow Mountain Music, 2008)

Joe Allen produced Kevin Tuckfield's 'Ozark Mountain Bluegrass' (Crow Mountain Music, 2008), composed two of the tracks ('Pull the cork or push the plow' & 'Hound dog waltz') & played bass on all tracks.

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