Gene Watson News Archive

December 2006:

Friday 29

Today, Sirius Internet Radio broadcast a special interview with Gene Watson, which had been recorded in Nashville on Wednesday 20 December 2006.

The interview, hosted by Charlie Monk on 'The Roadhouse - Channel 62' on Sirius Internet Radio, was aired at 10.00am Eastern Time (USA) / 3.00pm GMT (UK/Ireland).

'Memories to burn' preceded the interview, which began with Gene praising the song-writing talents of Dave Kirby (RIP) & Warren Robb, two gentlemen that he considered great friends of his.

'Sometimes I get lucky & forget' was then featured, after which Gene spoke about his great friendship with Red Sovine (RIP).  Red advised Gene to pick the right song to sing (& record) & then imbue that song with the necessary emotion required to give it a dramatic performance.

Gene also spoke about his first recording session, which took place in Pasadena, Texas.  Although the recording date wasn't mentioned, Gene did reveal that Huey Meaux was involved, as was a gentleman called Glen Barber.

'Got no reason for going home' was then played & was followed by the story of how songwriter, Johnny Russell (RIP), pitched the song to Gene while they were both guests on Ralph Emery's show.

Gene then discussed his touring schedule in 2006, particularly his very successful tour of Northern Ireland.  He stated that the promoters were planning to have him back in 2007 before he'd even boarded the plane back to the US!

Gene praised his fans in Ireland, stating that they really understood & enjoyed the traditional style of country music that he promoted.

Gene also discussed his colon cancer operation in 2001 & that as far as he was aware, he was now cancer-free. He informed his audience that he had undergone both surgery & chemotherapy.

'Fourteen carat mind' was played, before which Gene explained how he had found this classic Dallas Frazier/Larry Lee track at the bottom of a box of reel-to-reel tapes on his tour bus late one night.

'Fourteen carat mind' went on to spend 1 week at No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart in January 1982.

Gene also mentioned that he was being looked after, on a management level, by Lytle Management in Nashville, under the watchful eye of John Lytle.

Charlie Monk then stated that both Joe Nichols & Gary Allan, who are also managed through Lytle Management, were great fans of Gene.  Joe Nichols has recorded two songs ('Should I come home' & 'Farewell party') that were previously cut by Gene.

Speaking of 'Farewell party', this quintessential Gene Watson cut closed the interview, which lasted 30 minutes.

Prior to 'Farewell party' being aired, Gene promoted the fact that listeners/fans can access his new website by checking out www.myspace.com/genewatson

Source
Sean Brady (Webmaster)
 

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December 2006:

Friday 29

Today, Gene Watson traveled to Nashville & recorded a special interview with host Charlie Monk for Sirius Internet Radio.

This interview, hosted by Charlie Monk on 'The Roadhouse - Channel 62' on Sirius Internet Radio, will be aired on Friday 29 December 2006 at 10.00am Eastern Time (USA) / 3.00pm (UK/Irish Time).

Source
Sarah Brosmer, Lytle Management, Nashville
 

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December 2006:

Wednesday 20