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Gene Watson has been singing professionally since the late 1950s & has been a country music (album) recording artist since the late 1960s.

Gene Watson's contribution to the country music genre is immeasurable & it is here that you will find information about Gene's album releases between 1969 & the present day.

Gene Watson steps into a recording studio & takes his place behind the microphone.  His magnificent voice, strong lyrical content & impeccable musicianship combine, and magic happens.


'Starting New Memories' | Epic Records (1986)'Starting New Memories'
Epic Records FE40306 (1986)


The 'Starting New Memories' album was released on the Epic Records label in 1986.

The 'Starting New Memories' album discography information is presented on this site for educational purposes only & no infringement of copyright is intended.
 


About 'Starting New Memories'...

Overview
The 'Starting New Memories' album, which was co-produced by Gene along with Farewell Party Band stalwart Larry Booth, yielded three hit singles on the Billboard country music charts in the USA in 1986/1987; 'Bottle of tears' reached the Top 30 in 1986, while 'Everything I used to do' reached No.29 the same year.

The title track ('Starting New Memories') reached No.43 in 1987, when it was released as the 'B' side of the single 'Honky tonk crazy'. The latter tune was the title of Gene's third album project for Epic Records, which was released in 1987.

Gene's second album for Epic Records further showcased his extraordinary talent for selecting just the right song to record. The album also demonstrates Gene's respect for his fellow country music peers with the inclusion of cuts by Dave Kirby (RIP), Joe Allen, Marty Robbins (RIP) & Keith Stegall.

The 'Starting New Memories' album was produced by Gene Watson & Larry Booth.

The 'Starting New Memories' album was recorded at the Hilltop Studios, Nashville, Tennessee where the Recording Engineer was Randy Best.

The album was mastered by M.C. Rather at Custom Mastering, Nashville, Tennessee.


The 'Starting New Memories' album achieved a chart position of Number 49 on the Billboard Top Country Album Chart in 1986.


'Starting New Memories' | Epic Records (1986)

'Starting New Memories'
Epic Records FE40306 (1986)


Track Listing

1 'Completely out of love'
Written by Marty Robbins (RIP)
Published by BMI

2 'Almost like having you here'
Written by Dave Kirby (RIP) & Warren Robb
Published by ASCAP / BMI

3 'Take it from me'
Written by 'Doc James' Shapiro
Published by BMI

4 'Sittin' on a gold mine'
Written by B. Moore
Published by BMI

5 'Bottle of tears'
Written by Joe Allen, Jimmy Pasquale &
D. Lay
Published by BMI / ASCAP

6 'Atlanta anymore'
Written by C. Craig & Keith Stegall
Published by BMI

7 'Starting new memories today'
Written by Dave Kirby (RIP) & Warren Robb
Published by ASCAP / BMI

8 'Everything I used to do'
Written by Ernie Rowell
Published by ASCAP

9 'I saved your place'
Written by Steve Spurgin
Published by BMI

10 'Rollin' home'
Written by Keith Stegall & B. Mason
Published by BMI / ASCAP


Musician Credits
Gene Watson's Farewell Party Band
Bass: Tony Booth
Steel Guitar: Chris 'Tiny' Olson
Lead Guitar: Danny Rainwater
Lead and Rhythm Guitar: Norm Kastner
Piano: Joe Eddie Gough
Drums: Doug Boggs
Fiddle: Hubert 'Hoot' Hester
Background Vocals: Beckie Foster, Joy Gardner, Ron Drake & Al Henson

 


'Ultimate Collection' | Universal/Hip-O Records (2001)'Everything I used to do' (track indicated thus ) was included on the 'Ultimate Collection' (compilation) album, which was released on Universal/Hip-O Records in 2001.  This was the first time that 'Everything I used to do' was released on CD.


Gene Watson's Albums...
Select the album of your choice from the list below

Gene Watson
Love in the Hot Afternoon
Because You Believed in Me
Paper Rosie
Beautiful Country
The Best of Gene Watson
Reflections
Should I Come Home
No One Will Ever Know
The Best of Gene Watson Volume 2
Between This Time & The Next Time
Old Loves Never Die
This Dream's on Me
Sometimes I Get Lucky
Heartaches, Love & Stuff
Little by Little
Texas Saturday Night
Memories to Burn
Greatest Hits
Starting New Memories
Honky Tonk Crazy
Back in the Fire
Gene Watson's Greatest Hits
At Last
In Other Words
Uncharted Mind
Best of Gene Watson
The Good Ole Days
Jesus is All I Need
A Way to Survive
Eighteen Greatest Hits
From the Heart
Ultimate Collection
Love in the Hot Afternoon & Paper Rosie
Gene Watson...Sings
The Gospel Side of Gene Watson
Gene Watson: Then & Now
Because You Believed in Me & Beautiful Country
Love in the Hot Afternoon
Gene Watson: At His Best
Gene Watson: Gospel at its Best
In a Perfect World