Gene Watson Discography
'Uncharted Mind'
Step One Records SOR 0079 (1993)
'Uncharted Mind' was released on the Step One Records label in 1993.
'Uncharted Mind' discography information is presented on this site for
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About 'Uncharted Mind'...
Album Sleeve Notes
'I'd like to especially thank Step One Records President & producer, Ray
Pennington, and my manager, Allen Whitcomb, without whom this project would
not be possible.
Also, thanks to Mel Holt & the rest of the SOR team, D.H., & Monterey
Artists, who have all gone the extra mile for me and my music. Thanks to
radio, CMT (Country Music Television), TNN (The Nashville Network), Jim
Owens & Associates, and R.K.O., all of whom have contributed to my career
and to the entire music community.
Thanks,
Gene Watson'
This album ('Uncharted Mind') is dedicated to my fans, who have stuck with
me through thick & thin.
Overview
It was around 1993 that Gene Watson became despondent & seriously considered
quitting the country music industry for good. He had no management at this
time & felt that he didn’t have anything to look forward to. Gene had not
had a major hit song since 1989. While he was considering retiring from the
business he contributed so much to, a name was thrown at him, that of an old
friend & booking agent by the name of Allen Whitcomb.
Gene traveled to Nashville to meet with Allen. The outcome of this meeting
was the signing of a recording contract with veteran
singer/songwriter/producer Ray Pennington's Step One Records label in
September 1993.
'Uncharted Mind' was Gene
Watson’s debut album for Step One
Records &
the first single released from it was 'Snake in the house'.
Gene Watson’s relationship with Ray Pennington at Step One Records was one
of mutual respect & admiration. Gene now wore less hats in the recording
studio than he did in the 1970s & 1980s. In the old days, Gene was looking
for material, organising the musicians & working on his own musical
arrangements. At Step One Records, he simply arrived at the recording studio
& Ray did all the rest.
The release of 'Uncharted Mind' on Step One
Records opened some doors for Gene, in that some American country music
radio stations were willing to add some if its tracks to their play-lists.
It very much appeared that Gene Watson was back from the dead in musical
terms and that a revival of his career looked distinctly possible.
'Uncharted Mind' was produced by Ray Pennington.
'Uncharted Mind' was engineered by Kevin McManus.
'Uncharted Mind' was mastered by John Eberle NRP
'Uncharted Mind' was recorded at the Oak Valley Studio, Nashville.
'Uncharted Mind'
Step One Records SOR 0079 (1993)
Track Listing
1 'Glass hearts'
Written by Hap Hall
Published by Almarie Music, Inc. BMI
2 'Your uncharted mind' ••
Written by Mel Holt
Published by Lyn Pen Publishing, Inc. BMI
3 'Snake in the house'
Written by T.W. Hale & (Royal) Wade Kimes
Published by Life of the Record Music, Inc. ASCAP, Star Brand Music ASCAP
4 'Hold that thought'
Written by Ray Griff & Tommy Rocco
Published by Blue Melody Music ASCAP, Polygram International Tunes, Inc.
SESAC
5 'You gave me a mountain' •
Written by Marty Robbins
Published by Unichappell Music, Inc. BMI, Elvis Presley Music BMI,
Mohave Music, Inc. BMI
6 'Simple minded heart'
Written by Curt Ryle, Mel Tillis Junior & Donald Lee Burns
Published by Tillis Tunes, Inc., Carmen's Dream Publishing, BMI
7 'He's back in Texas again'
Written by Troy Seals & W. Newton
Published by Warner / Tamerlane Publishing Corporation BMI,
Warner Brothers Music Corporation, Two Sons Music ASCAP
8 'Cool ole fool'
Written by Sanger D. Shafer
Published by Milene Music, Inc. ASCAP
9 'Mirrors don't lie'
Written by Curt Ryle & B. Henderson
Published by Tillis Tunes Inc. BMI, Pier Five Music Inc. BMI
10 'Give her my best'
Written by Roger Ball & Debbie Hullett
Published by Almarie Music, Inc. BMI
'You gave me a mountain' (track indicated thus
•) is a re-recording; the original version can be found on 'Paper
Rosie' (Capitol Records, 1977).
Clinton Gregory recorded 'Your uncharted mind' (track indicated thus
••) & included the track on 'If
It Weren't for Country Music, I'd Go Crazy' (Step One Records, 1991).
Clinton Gregory's 'If It Weren't for Country Music, I'd Go Crazy' also
includes 'Maybe I should have been listening', a track originally recorded
by Gene Watson & included on 'Between This Time & the
Next Time' (MCA Records, 1981).
You can read a CMP review of Gene Watson's 'Uncharted Mind'
here. The album
review, which was written by Craig Baguley, was published in the February
1994 issue of the United Kingdom monthly publication
Country Music People.
'Uncharted Mind'
Step One Records SOR 0079 (1993)
Musician Credits
Piano & Keyboard: Gary Prim
Synthesiser: Dirk Johnson
Steel Guitar: Buddy Emmons
Acoustic Guitar: Roger Ball, Bobby All & Jimmy Capps
Electric Guitar: Kelly Back
Fiddle: Rob Hajacos
Bass: David Smith
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Background Vocals: John Wesley Ryles, Margie Cates, Debra Black & Ray Davis