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'Eighteen Greatest Hits'
Tee Vee Records TVCD-6033 (1999)

Gene Watson's 'Eighteen Greatest Hits' (Tee Vee Records, 1999) was released by Tee Vee Records on Tuesday 14 December 1999.

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'Considered by many to be the 'King' of the hard country vocal stylists, Gene Watson is often cited as the man who started the hard vocal trend that is so prevalent in country music today.

Gene's first big break came in the mid-1960s. He was singing in a nightclub in Houston, Texas when a couple of businessmen in the record industry heard him perform one night. Soon afterward, Gene was recording songs. His third attempt proved to be a winner.

'Love In The Hot Afternoon' was a huge hit in 1975, and is now considered Gene's signature song.

To date, Gene Watson has over 40 charted recordings to his credit.

This Tee Vee Records compilation includes 18 of this legendary singer's greatest hits'.

'Eighteen Greatest Hits'
Tee Vee Records TVCD-6033 (1999)

1 'Love In The Hot Afternoon'
Writers: Kent Westberry and Vincent Wesley Matthews (1940 - Saturday 22 November 2003)
Publishers: Jack Music Inc. / BMI

'Love In The Hot Afternoon', which was written by Kent Westberry and Vincent Wesley Matthews (1940 - Saturday 22 November 2003), was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Love In The Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Love In The Hot Afternoon', which was written by Kent Westberry and Vincent Wesley Matthews (1940 - Saturday 22 November 2003), and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

2 'Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company, Inc. / BMI

'Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)' (written by Joe Allen) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Should I Come Home (Or Should I Go Crazy)' (written by Joe Allen) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

3 'Paper Rosie'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Doubleplay Music / Quality Music

'Paper Rosie' (written by Dallas Harms) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Paper Rosie' (Capitol Records, 1977).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Paper Rosie' (written by Dallas Harms) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

4 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You'
Writer: Jim Rushing
Publishers: Coal Miners Music, Inc. / BMI

'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You' (written by Jim Rushing) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You' (written by Jim Rushing) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

5 'Where Love Begins'
Writer: Ray Griff (Monday 22 April 1940 - Wednesday 9 March 2016)
Publishers: Blue Echo Music

'Where Love Begins', which was written by Ray Griff (Monday 22 April 1940 - Wednesday 9 March 2016), was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Love In The Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Where Love Begins', which was written by Ray Griff (Monday 22 April 1940 - Wednesday 9 March 2016), and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

6 'Farewell Party'
Writer: Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 - Thursday 26 July 2007)
Publishers: Western Hills Music, Inc. / BMI

'Farewell Party', which was written by Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 - Thursday 26 July 2007), was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Farewell Party', which was written by Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 - Thursday 26 July 2007), and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

7 'Pick The Wildwood Flower'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company, Inc. / BMI

'Pick The Wildwood Flower' (written by Joe Allen) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Pick The Wildwood Flower' (written by Joe Allen) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

8 'Her Body Couldn't Keep You (Off My Mind)'
Writer: Ray Griff (Monday 22 April 1940 - Wednesday 9 March 2016)
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / ASCAP

'Her Body Couldn't Keep You (Off My Mind)', which was written by Ray Griff (Monday 22 April 1940 - Wednesday 9 March 2016), was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Because You Believed in Me' (Capitol Records, 1976).

9 'I Don't Need A Thing At All'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Joe Allen Music / BMI

'I Don't Need A Thing At All' (written by Joe Allen) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'I Don't Need A Thing At All' (written by Joe Allen) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

10 'One Sided Conversation'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company, Inc. / BMI

'One Sided Conversation' (written by Joe Allen) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Reflections' (Capitol Records, 1978).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'One Sided Conversation' (written by Joe Allen) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

11 'Because You Believed In Me'
Writers: Arthur Leo 'Doodle' Owens (Friday 28 November 1930 - Monday 4 October 1999), Shorty Hall (Walter Harrison Hall) (Tuesday 5 April 1927 - Thursday 21 March 2002) and Gene Vowell
Publishers: Unichappell Music, Inc. / BMI

'Because You Believed In Me', which was written by Arthur Leo 'Doodle' Owens (Friday 28 November 1930 - Monday 4 October 1999), Shorty Hall (Walter Harrison Hall) (Tuesday 5 April 1927 - Thursday 21 March 2002) and Gene Vowell, was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Because You Believed in Me' (Capitol Records, 1976).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Because You Believed In Me', which was written by Arthur Leo 'Doodle' Owens (Friday 28 November 1930 - Monday 4 October 1999), Shorty Hall (Walter Harrison Hall) (Tuesday 5 April 1927 - Thursday 21 March 2002) and Gene Vowell, and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

12 'The Old Man & His Horn'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Doubleplay Music / BMI

'The Old Man & His Horn' (written by Dallas Harms) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'The Old Man & His Horn' (written by Dallas Harms) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

13 'Cowboys Don't Get Lucky All The Time'
Writer: Dallas Harms
Publishers: Doubleplay Music / BMI

'Cowboys Don't Get Lucky All The Time' (written by Dallas Harms) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977).

'Cowboys Don't Get Lucky All The Time' (written by Dallas Harms) was also included on the soundtrack of the film 'Convoy' (United Artists Records, 1978).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Cowboys Don't Get Lucky All The Time' (written by Dallas Harms) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

14 'No One Will Ever Know'
Writers: Mel Foree (Tuesday 25 July 1911 - Sunday 28 October 1990) and Fred Rose (Floyd Jenkins) (24 August 1898 - Wednesday 1 December 1954)
Publishers: Milene Music, Inc. / ASCAP

'No One Will Ever Know', which was written by Mel Foree (Tuesday 25 July 1911 - Sunday 28 October 1990) and Fred Rose (Floyd Jenkins) (24 August 1898 - Wednesday 1 December 1954), was originally included on Gene Watson's 'No One Will Ever Know' (Capitol Records, 1980).

15 'Raisin' Cane In Texas'
Writers: Joe Allen and D. Lay
Publishers: Joe Allen Music, Inc. / BMI

'Raisin' Cane In Texas' (written by Joe Allen and D. Lay) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'No One Will Ever Know' (Capitol Records, 1980).

16 'Bedroom Ballad'
Writer: Joe Allen
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company, Inc. / BMI

'Bedroom Ballad' (written by Joe Allen) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Should I Come Home' (Capitol Records, 1979).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'Bedroom Ballad' (written by Joe Allen) and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).

17 'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger'
Writer: Nadine Bryant
Publishers: BBC Music

'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger' (written by Nadine Bryant)) was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Love In The Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975).

Gene Watson re-recorded 'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger' (written by Nadine Bryant) and included the track on 'Gene Watson: Then & Now' (Koch Records Nashville, 2005).

Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent recorded 'You Could Know As Much About A Stranger' (written by Nadine Bryant) and included the track on 'Your Money & My Good Looks' (Upper Management Music, 2011).

18 'Bad Water'
Writers: Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday (Tuesday 24 July 1934 - Sunday 15 February 1987) and Myers
Publishers: SBK Umart

'Bad Water', which was written by Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday (Tuesday 24 July 1934 - Sunday 15 February 1987) and Myers, was originally included on Gene Watson's 'Love In The Hot Afternoon' (Capitol Records, 1975).