‘Paper Rosie’
Capitol Records ST-11597 (1977) / re-issued as SN-16124
(EST-11597 in United Kingdom and Ireland)
Gene Watson’s ‘Paper Rosie’ was released by Capitol Records in February 1977, and reached No.22 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1977.
Gene Watson’s ‘Paper Rosie’ discography information is presented on the Gene Watson Fan Site for educational purposes only and no infringement of copyright is intended.
About Gene Watson’s ‘Paper Rosie’…
Album Sleeve Notes
‘There is that particular something in the voice of Gene Watson that reaches out and attracts almost every listener.
Whether its special warmth or extra feeling, it has caused this talented Texan to emerge in the past two years as one of the top new singers in country music.
It started with the album ‘Love In The Hot Afternoon‘ which contained three smash hit singles – the title tune, ‘Where Love Begins’ and ‘You Could Know As Much About A Stranger’. He followed his initial success with more of the same.
With the release of his second Capitol album, ‘Because You Believed in Me‘, his legions of fans just kept growing.
That album contained two more hits, the title song and ‘Her Body Couldn’t Keep You (Off My Mind)’.
Now Gene is exploring new themes and showing everyone he has no limitations as a singer and total country entertainer.
With this album he is once again touching the hearts and souls of everyone who takes the time to listen’.
Gene Watson’s ‘Paper Rosie’ was recorded at Cowboy Jack Clement (Sunday 5 April 1931 – Thursday 8 August 2013) Studios in Nashville (Recording Engineer: Jim Williams).
‘Paper Rosie’
Capitol Records ST11597 (1977)
(EST11597 in United Kingdom & Ireland)
1 ‘Paper Rosie’
Writer: Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019)
Publishers: Doubleplay Music / Quality Music
Produced by Russ Reeder
Gerry Ford recorded ‘Paper Rosie’, which was written by Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019), and included the track on ‘Someone To Give My Love To’ (Emerald Gem Records, 1978).
The Osborne Brothers – Sonny Osborne (Friday 29 October 1937 – Sunday 24 October 2021) and Bobby Osborne (Monday 7 December 1931 – Tuesday 27 June 2023) – recorded ‘Paper Rosie’, which was written by Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019), and included the track on ‘Hillbilly Fever’ (CMH Records, 1991).
George Hamilton IV (Monday 19 July 1937 – Wednesday 17 September 2014) recorded ‘Paper Rosie’, which was written by Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019), and included the track on ‘Canadian Country Gold & Unmined Treasures’ (Broadland International Records, 1995).
Don Walser (Friday 14 September 1934 – Wednesday 20 September 2006) recorded ‘Paper Rosie’, which was written by Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019), and included the track on ‘Here’s To Country Music’ (Sire Records, 1999).
Gene Watson re-recorded ‘Paper Rosie’, which was written by Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019), and included the track on ‘Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits‘ (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).
John Hogan recorded ‘Paper Rosie’, which was written by Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019), and included the track on ‘Back To Basics’ (Irish Music, 2015).
Nick Chandler & Delivered recorded ‘Paper Rosie’, which was written by Dallas Harms (Thursday 18 July 1935 – Saturday 12 October 2019), and included the track on ‘Groceries, Gas & Used Cars’ (Poor Mountain Records, 2018).
The title of Nick Chandler & Delivered’s ‘Groceries, Gas & Used Cars’ (Poor Mountain Records, 2018) was a line taken from ‘Eli Funkelby’, which was written by Robert ‘Bozo’ Darnell (1927 – 1997) and Johnny Harlan, and was included on Gene Watson’s self-titled debut album, ‘Gene Watson‘ (Wide World Records, 1969 / Stoneway Records, 1973).
• On Tuesday 13 March 2007, Robert ‘Bozo’ Darnell’s son, Reuben Darnell, submitted a ‘Peer’s Quote’ about Gene Watson.
2 ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’
Writer: Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982)
Publishers: Carlin Music Corporation
Produced by Russ Reeder
Bill Anderson‘s Po’ Boys, featuring Larry Fullam on lead vocals, recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘That Casual Country Feeling’ (Decca Records, 1967).
Stan Hitchcock (Saturday 21 March 1936 – Wednesday 4 January 2023) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Honey, I’m Home’ (Epic Records, 1969).
Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’ (written by Marty Robbins) and included the track on ‘It’s A Sin’ (Columbia Records, 1969).
Frankie Laine (Sunday 30 March 1913 – Tuesday 6 February 2007) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’ (ABC Records, 1969); the track reached No.24 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1969, and No.1 on the Billboard Easy Listening Chart in 1969.
Frankie Laine’s ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’ (ABC Records, 1969) was subsequently re-issued as ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’ on Pickwick Records in 1979.
Johnny Bush (Sunday 17 February 1935 – Friday 16 October 2020) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’ (Stop Records, 1969).
Jack Greene (Tuesday 7 January 1930 – Thursday 15 March 2013) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Statue of A Fool’ (Decca Records, 1969).
Eddy Arnold (Wednesday 15 May 1918 – Thursday 8 May 2008) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘The Glory of Love’ (RCA Records, 1969).
Ray Price (Tuesday 12 January 1926 – Monday 16 December 2013) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Sweetheart of The Year’ (Columbia Records, 1969).
Margie Singleton recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’ (Hilltop Records, 1969).
The Jordanaires recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Monster Makers’ (Stop Records, 1969).
Jerry Vale recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Where’s The Playground, Susie’ (Columbia Records, 1969).
Don Gibson (Tuesday 3 April 1928 – Monday 17 November 2003) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Hits, Hits, The Don Gibson Way’ (Hickory Records, 1970).
Elvis Presley (Tuesday 8 January 1935 – Tuesday 16 August 1977) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ (RCA Victor Records, 1973).
Billy Walker (Monday 14 January 1929 – Sunday 21 May 2006) recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Too Many Memories’ (MGM Records, 1974).
Gene Watson re-recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Uncharted Mind‘ (Step One Records, 1993).
Don McLean recorded ‘You Gave Me A Mountain’, which was written by Marty Robbins (Saturday 26 September 1925 – Wednesday 8 December 1982), and included the track on ‘Don McLean Sings Marty Robbins’ (Madacy Recordings, 2001).
3 ‘If The Shoe Fits, Wear It’
Writer: Ray Griff (Monday 22 April 1940 – Wednesday 9 March 2016)
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / MCPS
Produced by Russ Reeder
4 ‘Tennessee Sunshine’
Writer: Porter Wagoner (Friday 12 August 1927 – Sunday 28 October 2007)
Publishers: Carlin Music Corporation
Produced by Russ Reeder
5 ‘Desperation’
Writers: G. Simmons and G. Mabry
Publishers: Commercial Hurshel Music
Produced by Russ Reeder and Bob Webster (1930 – Thursday 22 February 2007)
6 ‘Til You Can Make It On Your Own’
Writers: Arthur Leo ‘Doodle’ Owens (Friday 28 November 1930 – Monday 4 October 1999) and Johnny MacRae (1929 – Wednesday 3 July 2013)
Publishers: Carlin Music Corporation
Produced by Russ Reeder
7 ‘Most of All Why’
Writer: Dolly Parton
Publishers: Carlin Music Corporation
Produced by Russ Reeder
Dolly Parton recorded ‘Most of All Why’ (written by Dolly Parton) and included the track on ‘The Seeker / We Used To’ (RCA Victor Records, 1975); this track was also recorded by Holly Dunn (Thursday 22 August 1957 – Tuesday 15 November 2016), who included it on ‘The Blue Rose of Texas’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1989).
8 ‘Just At Dawn’
Writers: B. Emerson and T. Hamilton
Publishers: Acuff-Rose Music Ltd.
Produced by Russ Reeder
9 ‘Don’t Look At Me (In That Tone of Voice)’
Writer: Ray Griff (Monday 22 April 1940 – Wednesday 9 March 2016)
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / MCPS
Produced by Russ Reeder
Ray Griff (Monday 22 April 1940 – Wednesday 9 March 2016) recorded ‘Don’t Look At Me (In That Tone of Voice)’ (written by Ray Griff) and included the track on ‘Ray Griff Sings’ (GRT Records, 1972).
10 ‘I’d Settle For Just Crossing Her Mind’
Writer: Jollie Hollie
Publishers: London Tree Music Ltd.
Produced by Russ Reeder
On Tuesday 3 December 2002, England’s Hux Records released ‘Paper Rosie’, along with ‘Love In The Hot Afternoon‘ (Capitol Records, 1975), as a special 2-for-1 CD set.
‘Paper Rosie’
Capitol Records ST11597 (1977)
(EST11597 in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland)
Personnel involved in the recording of Gene Watson’s ‘Paper Rosie’ (Capitol Records, 1977) included the following:
Dale Sellers, Jimmy Colvard (1943 – 1977), Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 – Saturday 17 April 2004) and Harold Bradley (Saturday 2 January 1926 – Thursday 31 January 2019) (guitar)
Lloyd Green (steel guitar)
Joe Allen (bass)
Buddy Harman (Sunday 23 December 1928 – Thursday 21 August 2008) and Kenny Malone (Thursday 4 August 1938 – Thursday 26 August 2021) (drums)
Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins (Tuesday 18 January 1938 – Sunday 30 January 2022) (piano)
Buddy Spicher and Tommy Williams (fiddle)
Nashville Edition: Joe Babcock, Hurshel Wayne Wiginton (Saturday 29 January 1938 – Monday 6 March 2017), Dolores Edgin and Wendy Suits (vocals)