Gene Watson Discography

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

'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.

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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.

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

'Reflections'
Capitol Records SW11805 (1978)


Track Listing

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

3 'Farewell party' •• ¹
Written by Lawton Williams RIP
Published by Western Hills Music Inc. / BMI

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

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

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

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Read Louis Nunley & Gordon Stoker's (Jordanaires) Quote Here Read Gordon Stoker & Louis Nunley's (Jordanaires) Quote Here

'Take off them shoes', '
I wonder how it is in Colorado' & 'Mama sold roses' (tracks indicated thus *) feature the Jordanaires (Louis Nunley, Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins & Neal Matthews) on background vocals.

Louis Nunley & Gordon Stoker of the Jordanaires graciously submitted a joint quote for the 'Peers' section of the Gene Watson Fan Site & you can read their words about Gene Watson here.

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Read Janie Fricke's Quote about Gene Watson Here

'I don't know how to tell her (she don't love me anymore)' (track indicated thus **) features the Nashville Edition, with Janie Fricke on background vocals.

Janie Fricke graciously submitted a quote for the 'Peers' section of the Gene Watson Fan Site on Monday 27 August 2007 & you can read Janie's words about Gene Watson here.

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Gene Watson: 'Gene Watson...Then & Now' (Koch Records Nashville, 2005)

A re-recorded version of 'I wonder how it is in Colorado' (track indicated thus ) can be found on 'Gene Watson: Then & Now' (Koch Records Nashville, 2005).

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Alan Jackson: 'Under the Influence' (Arista Records, 1999) Joe Nichols: 'Revelation' (Universal South Records, 2004)

Fellow country stars Alan Jackson & Joe Nichols (both admirers of Gene Watson) honoured Gene with their tasteful renditions of 'Farewell party' (track indicated thus ••); Alan Jackson recorded the song (with Paul Franklin on steel) & included the track on his (country 'covers' album) 'Under the Influence' (Arista Records, 1999), while 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).

When contacted by Sean Brady at the Gene Watson Fan Site for inclusion in the 'Peers' section of the Gene Watson Fan Site, Joe Nichols graciously submitted a quote about Gene Watson on Wednesday 23 August 200 & you can read Joe's words about Gene Watson here.

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Waylon Jennings: 'Just to Satisfy You' (RCA Victor, 1969)

'
Farewell party' (track indicated thus ¹) was recorded by Waylon Jennings & included on 'Just to Satisfy You' (RCA Victor, 1969).

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Gene Watson: 'Reflections & Should I Come Home' (Hux Records, 2009)

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).

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

'Reflections'
Capitol Records SW11805 (1978
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Musician Credits

Rhythm Guitar & Lead Guitar: Harold Bradley
Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Drums: Kenneth Malone
Rhythm & Acoustic Guitar: David Kirby (RIP)
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

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