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The incredible voice of Gene Watson takes us back to
1975 and 1977 respectively with the release of this new 2 on
1 album. Digitally re-mastered Love In
The Hot Afternoon and Paper
Rosie are two of Watson's best album releases taken
form the prime period of his career. Gene Watson's no frills
cutting edge country style drew a massive fan base here in
the UK with his 18-date tour of the UK in 1979…fans who
have stayed loyal to him for over two decades.
I had the great pleasure of meeting Gene Watson in the
Texas town of Wichita Falls in June 2001. He was still on
the road to recovery after receiving treatment to combat
colon cancer. Though obviously fatigued after performing at
a local honky tonk in Wichita Falls, Gene told me of his
gratitude to the British fans who have stayed loyal to his
music for so many years.
This 2 on 1 CD includes
classic tracks from Gene Watson, several of which had been
released on the Texas label Resco before Watson was signed
with the Capital label. The steamy "Love
In The Hot Afternoon" and "Bad
Water" were just two, with "Love
In The Hot Afternoon" making #3 on the country
charts after being re-promoted on the Capital label. Two
more hit singles followed with "Where
Love Begins" and "You
Could Know As Much About A Stranger" before the
release of the album Love In The Hot
Afternoon. Another highlight to be found on that
early album is Dallas Frazier's stylish "This
Just Ain't No Good Day For Leavin".
The album Paper Rosie saw
the title track being one of Watson's major hits and
contained further standout tracks such as "Don't
Look At Me (In That Tone Of Voice)", "If
The Shoe Fits Wear It", Marty Robbins' "You
Gave Me A Mountain", Porter Wagoner's "Tennessee
Sunshine" and Dolly Parton's "Most
Of All Why".
The combination of Love In The
Hot Afternoon and Paper Rosie,
brings a quintessential collection to satisfy the appetite
of the most passionate of country fans and a second chance
to enjoy these most cherished treasures from one of country
music's most spellbinding singers….Gene Watson.
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