Watson was fortunate enough as a kid to start playing in Houston in the company of Junior Parker, Bobby Bland. Musicians Gatemouth Brown, Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland who were all (outstanding guitar masters) recording and touring out of Houston. There's no doubt Gatemouth Brown was a master ...
Wish I had a dime for every time I danced to this great song. No doubt about it Bill Doggett owns it. We did a dance in Dallas (in the 50's) called the Push and if you couldn't make the floor sizzle with Honky Tonk...you'd find yourself watching those that could rather than dancing yo self.
What wonderful memories for me...This record hit the airways in Dallas, Texas shortly before my 20th birthday. I was obsessed with this record and all my friends were well aware of it...So, at my surprise party...This song was played over and over...it was the only record played that night...We ...
Oh Yeah! Just about every thing has been said that can be said about the greatness of Junior Parker...However, as one who saw this great showman and danced to his music...I have to add...The likes of Parker will not be seen again. As a singer there's few...that have been studied and emulated by...
Um...I see lots of the old North Texas Push here. Lots of classy slide and shuffle..