Chris Waters Nashville Songwriter
By James Quillian, Economist, Political Analyst, Natural Law
I can’t say I know Chris Waters. I do remember him from high-school as Chris Dunn. He lived right around the corner from my family. We knew each other and had a number of conversations. I did play bass behind him in the school talent show.
What I do remember is that he was a good kid who got along with everyone, made good grades and seemed to be prone to independent thinking. I am not surprised that he did well in life. I would have figured he would have become a doctor or would have joined another profession. I am surprised that he became a songwriter. Although, he did have a great voice as a teenager Countless songwriters populate the USA and write songs their entire lives without ever getting one recorded. It is the near impossibility of doing so that amazes me.
His credits tell the story::His credits tell the story.
“Sexy Eyes” for Dr. Hook — a hit that crossed pop, AC, and R&B.
“Whoever’s in New England” for Reba McEntire — a defining early song that helped shape her rise.
“Cage the Songbird” and “Straight to the Heart” for Crystal Gayle.
“Fallin’ for You for Years” for Conway Twitty.
“Just a Woman” for Loretta Lynn.
“I Could Use Another You” for Eddy Raven.
“I’ve Cried My Last Tear for You” for Ricky Van Shelton.
“You’re Easy on the Eyes” for Terri Clark.
“She Never Lets It Go to Her Heart” for Tim McGraw.
“What I Really Meant to Say” for Cyndi Thomson.
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