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'.
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.
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.
'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)
Kitty Wells recorded Bozo Darnell's 'I'll be your
stepping stone' (co-written with Major Luper) & included the track on
'Country All The Way' (Decca Records, 1966)
Waylon Jennings recorded Bozo Darnell's 'Down came
the world' (co-written with Waylon Jennings) & included the track on 'Folk &
Country' (RCA Records, 1966)
Waylon Jennings recorded Bozo Darnell's 'Down came the world' (co-written
with Waylon Jennings) & included the track on 'Folk & Country' (RCA Records,
1966)
Roy Drusky recorded Bozo Darnell's 'I'll be your stepping stone' (co-written
with Major Luper) & included the track on 'If The Whole World Stopped
Loving' (Mercury Records, 1966)
George Jones recorded Bozo Darnell's 'I'll be
your stepping stone' (co-written with Major Luper) & included the track on
'We Found Heaven Right Here on Earth at 4-0-33' (Musicor Records, 1966)
Cal Smith recorded Bozo Darnell's 'At the sight of you' (co-written with
Dave Pittman) & included the track on 'It Takes Me All Night Long' (Kapp
Records, 1968)
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Memorial for Robert O. (Bozo) Darnell
