Gene Watson Discography
'Reflections'
Capitol Records SW11805 (1978)
Gene Watson's 'Reflections' was released (in the USA) on the Capitol Records
label in 1978. The album was subsequently released in the UK & Ireland in
1979, to coincide with Gene Watson's first tour there in June/July (1979).
'Reflections' discography information is presented on this site
for educational purposes only & no infringement of copyright is intended.
About 'Reflections'...
Overview
Gene Watson's 'Reflections' was quite
a successful
album for the artist, yielding a number of hit
singles; 'One sided conversation’, 'Farewell party' & 'Pick the wildwood
flower' all reached the Top 10 of the American (Billboard) country music
charts in late 1978 & early 1979.
'Reflections' also gained a release in the United Kingdom & Ireland in June
1979. This release coincided with Gene Watson’s first tour there in
June-July of that year, during which he undertook an extensive eighteen-date
itinerary.
'Reflections' is a gentle collection of country music & features tracks that
had been selected with great care. Gene Watson has always had an enviable
knack of acquiring the most perfect material for his album releases & he
excelled himself with the release of 'Reflections'.
'Reflections' includes Gene's stellar rendition of 'Farewell party', a
highly emotional suicide saga of unrequited love. 'Farewell party' would
later become Gene’s signature tune & the name of his touring band of
musicians.
'Reflections' also includes the track ‘Pick the wildwood flower’. Although
written by songwriter Joe Allen, the song appears to be slightly
autobiographical in nature as it is the only song in Gene’s country music
repertoire that actually mentions his first name, which is Gary. This song
cleverly lets us into the private life of Gene Watson, at least for the
track's duration.
'Reflections' was produced by Russ Reeder
& was recorded at Jack Clement Studios, Nashville
(Recording Engineer:
Jim Williamson)
'Reflections' achieved a chart position of No.23
on the Billboard Top Country Album Chart in 1978
'Reflections'
Capitol Records SW11805 (1978)
1 'One sided conversation'
Written by Joe Allen
Published by Joe Allen Music Inc. / BMI
2 'Take off them shoes'
Written by Joe Dougherty & Tom Ghent
Published by Treaty of Ghent Publishing / ASCAP
'Take off them shoes'
features the Jordanaires
(Louis Nunley, Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins & Neal
Matthews) on background vocals
3 'Farewell party'
Written by Lawton Williams RIP
Published by Western Hills Music Inc. / BMI
'Farewell
party' was recorded by Waylon
Jennings & included on 'Just to Satisfy You' (RCA Victor, 1969)
'Farewell
party' was recorded by
Alan Jackson
& included the track on
(his
country 'covers' album) 'Under the Influence'
(Arista
Records, 1999)
'Farewell
party' was recorded by
Joe Nichols
& included the
track on ‘Revelation’
(Universal South Records, 2004);
Joe Nichols
also recorded Gene Watson's 'Should I come home (or should I go
crazy)' & included the track on 'Joe Nichols III' (Universal South Records,
2005).
4 'Let's give it up or get it on'
Written by Joe Allen
Published by Joe Allen Music Inc. / BMI
5 'For the memories'
Written by Joe Allen
Published by Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI
6 'I wonder how it is in Colorado'
Written by Joe Allen
Published by Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI
'I wonder how it is in Colorado'
features the
Jordanaires (Louis Nunley, Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins & Neal
Matthews) on background vocals
Gene Watson re-recorded 'I wonder how it is in Colorado'
& included the track on 'Gene
Watson: Then & Now' (Koch Records Nashville, 2005)
7 'Pick the wildwood flower'
Written by Joe Allen
Published by Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI
8 'I know what it's like in her arms'
Written by Lola Jean Dillon
Published by Coal Miners Music Inc. / BMI
9 'Mama sold roses'
Written by Dallas Harms
Published by Double Play Music / BMI
'Mama sold roses'
features the Jordanaires
(Louis Nunley, Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins & Neal
Matthews) on background vocals
10 'I don't know how to tell her (she
don't love me anymore)'
Written by B. Fischer and Sonny Throckmorton
Published by Starburst Music / Tree Publishing Company Inc. /
ASCAP / BMI
'I don't know how to tell her (she don't love me anymore)' features the Nashville
Edition, with Janie Fricke
on background vocals
On Tuesday 27 January 2009, 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978) was released by
Hux Records (London, England) as a
special 2-on-1
CD, along with 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979)
'Reflections'
Capitol Records SW11805 (1978)
Musician Credits
Rhythm Guitar & Lead Guitar: Harold Bradley
Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Drums: Kenneth Malone
Rhythm & Acoustic Guitar: David Kirby
Bass: Joe Allen
Electric Guitar: Dale Sellers
Fiddle: Norman 'Buddy' Spicher & Tommy Williams
Electric Guitar & Lead Guitar: Jimmy Colvard
Background Vocals: 'The Nashville Edition' (Hurshel Wiginton, Wendellyn
Suits, Joseph Babcock & Dolores Edgin) & Janie Fricke
