Shane Keister and Willie Rainsford (keyboards)
Gregg Galbraith and Fred Newell (electric guitar) Jack Eubanks, George 'Leo' Jackson and Larry Shell (acoustic guitar) Jeff Cook (lead guitar, vocals, lead vocals on 'Country Side of Life') Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, vocals, lead vocals on 'The Boy') Personnel involved in the recording of Alabama's 'Roll On' (RCA Records, 1984) included the following: 'Food On The Table' (written by Randy Owen) 'The Boy' (written by Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Greg Fowler) 'Country Side of Life' (written by Maurice R.
'I'm Not That Way Anymore' (written by Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Mark Herndon and Greg Fowler) / this track was recorded 'live' at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas 'The End of The Lyin', which was written by Robert Byrne (Saturday 10 July 1954 - Monday 27 June 2005) and Alan Schulman 'Carolina Mountain Dewe' (written by Randy Owen) '(There's A) Fire In The Night' (written by Bob Corbin) (No.1 for one week in January / February 1985)Īlabama's 'Roll On' (RCA Records, 1984) also included the following tracks:
'If You're Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band)', which was written by Dan Mitchell (Wednesday ) and Murry Kellum (No.1 for one week in October / November 1984) 'When We Make Love', which was written by Troy Seals and Mentor Williams (Tuesday 11 June 1946 - Wednesday 16 November 2016) (No.1 for one week in June 1984) 'Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)' (written by Dave Loggins) (No.1 for one week in March 1984) In January 1984, Alabama saw the release of 'Roll On' (RCA Records, 1984), which included four tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart: Larry Shell has served on IBMA’s 'Songwriter Showcase Committee' and has been twice selected to be a presenter at 'Leadership Bluegrass'. Larry Shell is an active member of IBMA and a graduate of Leadership Bluegrass, the class of 2003. Larry Shell is also one of the most enthusiastic, inspiring persons you will ever have the pleasure of hearing speak. Larry Shell is admired for his songwriting abilities, talent for finding great songs and his fresh artistic vision.Īmong the many hit songs written by Larry Shell is 'Murder On Music Row', which was named as the IBMA’s 'Song of The Year' for 2000.Īn impressive number of country music artists, including Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs, Reba McEntire, Merle Haggard (Tuesday 6 April 1937 - Wednesday 6 April 2016), John Michael Montgomery, George Strait, Diamond Rio, Rhonda Vincent and Alabama, amongst others, have recorded songs written by Larry Shell. Larry Shell has over twenty-five years experience in the country music industry and is one of the most respected songwriters in Nashville. Larry Shell was born in Brewton, Alabama and is an acclaimed country music songwriter and guitar player. Thank you, Larry Shell, for your support of Gene Watson. 'There's people who sing country music, and then there's Gene Watson, who defines country music' This quote was submitted on Saturday 2 February 2013. Larry Shell with Gene Watson and Jerry Salley at Douglas Corner Cafe in Nashville on Thursday 18 March 2010 Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Larry Shell who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'. It is here, within this special part of The Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Larry Shell, which he submitted to this site on Saturday 2 February 2013. Gene Watson's Peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' - and rightly so!Īll of Gene Watson's Peers, who were contacted during 2013, were most gracious with their time and words.