Gene Watson's Peers: Reuben Darnell

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 2007 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 Reuben Darnell, which he submitted to this site on Tuesday 13 March 2007.

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

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Reuben Darnell

Reuben Darnell
This quote was submitted on Tuesday 13 March 2007

'Gary Gene Watson...it's my opinion that Gene was blessed with a voice of power, purity & range.

Only a select few can come close to matching Gene's dynamic vocal performance. He is truly a traditional country music giant & has contributed above & beyond the call.

Thank you for asking me to participate. I've never met Gene, but I feel like I've known him a lifetime. Gene recorded one of my Dad's (Robert 'Bozo' Darnell) songs ('Eli Funkelby') for his first album ('Gene Watson').

I am also a good friend of Joe Allen who wrote many songs for Gene. I am a big fan of Gene's music & have been since I first heard him.

He's great! What else is there to say. Good luck to you, Gene...God bless'.


Thank you, Reuben Darnell, for your support of Gene Watson.

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About Reuben Darnell...

Reuben Darnell is a singer & songwriter with deep roots in traditional country music. Reuben performs his songs at a variety of venues across the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Reuben Darnell's shows also encompass a range of country music covers from artists such as Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Ernest Tubb, George Jones, Merle Haggard & Tom T. Hall.

Gene Watson: 'Gene Watson' (Wide World Records, 1969 & Stoneway Records, 1973) Robert O. 'Bozo' Darnell

'Eli Funkelby' (written by Robert O. 'Bozo' Darnell) was originally included on the following Gene Watson album:

'Gene Watson' (Wide World Records, 1969)
'Gene Watson' (Stoneway Records, 1973)

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