Gene Watson Music

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'

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This album ('Uncharted Mind') is dedicated to my fans, who have stuck with me through thick & thin.

 

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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.  Gene’s debut album for Step One was titled 'Uncharted Mind' & 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 Gene’s debut Step One Records album ('Uncharted Mind') 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.

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The 'Uncharted Mind' album was produced by Ray Pennington.
The 'Uncharted Mind' album was engineered by Kevin McManus.
The album was mastered by John Eberle NRP
The 'Uncharted Mind' album was recorded at the Oak Valley Studio, Nashville, Tennessee.
 

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'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 (RIP)
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