George Jones - "Once you've had the best"

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024
  • Låtskrivere: Johnny Paycheck.
    Label : Epic
    Credits
    Arranged By [Strings] - Bergen White
    Backing Vocals - The Jordanaires
    Bass [Uncredited] -Ron Gaddis
    Cello [Uncredited] - Byron Bach, Martha McCrory
    Drums [Uncredited] - Willie Ackerman
    Engineer - Lou Bradley, Ron Reynolds
    Guitar [Uncredited] - Glenn Keener, Pete Wade, Ray Edenton, Tommy Allsup
    Piano [Uncredited] - Larry Butler
    Producer - Billy Sherrill
    Steel Guitar [Uncredited] - Pete Drake, Sonny Curtis (tracks: B2, B4)
    Violin [Uncredited] - Bergen White, Brenton Banks, Gary Vanosdale, George Binkley, Lennie Haight, Martin Kathan*, Marvin Chantry, Sheldon Kurland, Stephanie Woolf, Steven Smith
    The Grand Tour is an album by American country music artist George Jones, released in 1974 as his fifth album for Epic Records. It peaked at #11 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and contained the hit title track, which reached a peak of #1 in August 1974.
    "Once You've Had the Best" is a ballad written and originally recorded by Johnny Paycheck. It is best remembered for the rendition recorded by George Jones, who scored a #3 hit with it in late 1973. "Once You've Had the Best" originally appeared on Paycheck's 1973 album Mr. Lovemaker. The Jones version, which contains a more optimistic tone, became the singer's second Top 5 solo hit with Epic Records. Paycheck's first big break came when he was hired as the bass player for Jones' backing band the Jones Boys in the mid 1960s before beginning his own successful solo career a few years later. The pair would also record a duet album, Double Trouble, in 1980. "Once You've Had the Best" became a live staple for Jones, who almost always performed the song after the show opener as a gesture to his audience.
    George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 - April 26, 2013) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best known song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", as well as his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last twenty years of his life, Jones was frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer.
    #GeorgeJones #Onceyouvehadthebest #HonkyTonk #CountryClassic #RonjasCountryMusic #CountryMusic #GuriMalla2010

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  • @GuriMalla2010
    @GuriMalla2010  5 років тому +12

    LYRICS:
    I'm so glad to have you back within these arms of mine
    I can finally close my eyes and get some rest
    Never once did I think of finding someone new
    'Cause there's nothing better once you've had the best
    You're the very thing they sing about in love songs
    And one mistake don't mean you've failed the test
    And as you lay beside me softly sleeping, this I know
    There's nothing better once you've had the best
    Within your arms I've had the best and I think the world should know
    I don't care what you've said or done I'll always love you so
    You've got more love in your little finger than all the rest
    And there's nothing better once you've had the best
    No, there's nothing better once you've had the best

  • @mjbsaintsfan
    @mjbsaintsfan 9 місяців тому +5

    George was one of the best 🎉country artists if not the best

  • @judyhitz4840
    @judyhitz4840 Рік тому +4

    The world is and was a better place for all because we had George Jones here for awhile singing his songs that we so enjoyed thank you for playing his songs yet today I will always listen to George Jones

  • @BerryHarris-eg2nu
    @BerryHarris-eg2nu Рік тому +3

    The best country singer ever

  • @jkng4606
    @jkng4606 10 місяців тому +3

    George is the very best!

  • @allanmn
    @allanmn 12 років тому +10

    I could literary listen to this man all day and night. Not only America, but the rest of the world has been blessed with an individule dedicated to Country Music during his entire career. I pitty the world of music when God decides to pull him towards the light towards heaven like so many will happen to us and say, "Come Home, Come Home...."

    • @loisdargan1459
      @loisdargan1459 4 роки тому

      Yes I do listen to George sing everyday,sometimes for a few hours to more other days,I'm in Australia and just love this man's voice.

    • @Scott-vo8md
      @Scott-vo8md Рік тому

      You are right ... Look at it now .. 10 yrs later totally pathetic .

  • @tommesing4281
    @tommesing4281 2 місяці тому +1

    The greatest country singer - period. George could sing "Three Blind Mice" and it would be a hit.

  • @GregoryStinnett
    @GregoryStinnett 6 місяців тому +3

    George is one of best to hold a microphone

  • @taradeleeuw2344
    @taradeleeuw2344 5 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful writing music

  • @debraarnold3703
    @debraarnold3703 Рік тому +2

    What a great stylist. Loved him. Saw him '81, small theater in Baltimore - Painters Mill. Saw Merle there, a few others. But George, he was really cool. King of Country, undisputed in the 60s.
    Mr Jones, you were appreciated, especially when you kept getting up there for us, like this one in 2010. You're missed.

  • @GaryHenning-c9w
    @GaryHenning-c9w Місяць тому +1

    Just the name George Jones says it all I wonder if there's anyone who can fill his shoes

  • @lenaandersson7270
    @lenaandersson7270 5 років тому +4

    I Will Always LOVE you GEORGE JONES, the ONE and only🎤🎸🎼💕💕💕

  • @dannyd1572
    @dannyd1572 12 років тому +4

    I have this live album. Great version of this song. Its unfortunate that only 7,161 people have seen this. George Jones IS Country Music!

  • @robinsimpkins1882
    @robinsimpkins1882 4 роки тому +4

    George Jones was the king of real country music and always will be Yessssss RIP your music goes lives on!!!!!!

  • @johnjohnson2855
    @johnjohnson2855 Рік тому +3

    What a voice and what a style.

    • @tommesing4281
      @tommesing4281 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. He was just a matchless singer. He started out great and got even better as he got older.

  • @grannyloca5886
    @grannyloca5886 6 років тому +9

    His voice is there's nothing better once you had the best!

  • @johnjohnson2855
    @johnjohnson2855 3 роки тому +3

    Real country music!!!! Can I go back in time and stay for good!!!

  • @bettychapman5661
    @bettychapman5661 12 років тому +4

    T HEAR THIS THIS SONG I THINK OF MY HUSBAND I LOST HIM FIVE YEARS AGO HE WAS THE BEST MISS YOU BOB THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SONGS YOU PUT ON BETTY

  • @bluestarlighting29
    @bluestarlighting29 8 років тому +10

    One greatest classic song . Wow George Jones sound greatest like cd or tapes amazing song A plus

  • @machomanforeverworldchampion
    @machomanforeverworldchampion 5 років тому +5

    I LOVE that song. I love singing it too.

  • @benhood1947
    @benhood1947 9 років тому +15

    George you are, were, will be, the BEST EVER... so many great songs, as good live as recorded.. a true Great... fantastic voice... lovely songs.. x

  • @dolfan413
    @dolfan413 2 роки тому +3

    The first time I saw Jones in concert he came out with ragged but right then that steel guitar hit with that magical intro and I got cold chills as the GOAT 🐐 stepped up to the mic …..I still get cold chills when I hear it

  • @chrisbrown5830
    @chrisbrown5830 8 років тому +10

    One of my favorites. Your the best George!

  • @JimLewis-f1z
    @JimLewis-f1z 10 місяців тому +2

    Simply the greatest

  • @cougarrain
    @cougarrain 6 років тому +6

    ❤ I will always love you so, George Jones ❤ RIP

  • @lenaandersson7270
    @lenaandersson7270 5 років тому +4

    Yeeeees I LOVE THIS song🔊🔊🔊❤

  • @jimlawver
    @jimlawver 11 років тому +5

    Johnny paycheck writing and George jones singing perfect!

  • @charlottewadkins986
    @charlottewadkins986 11 років тому +4

    love this even more than on the original album!!!! RIP and Fly Easy George....

  • @priscillawright4885
    @priscillawright4885 7 років тому +13

    HE WAS THE BEST THANK U !!

  • @loisdargan1459
    @loisdargan1459 4 роки тому +2

    I wonder when George recorded 'once you've had the best 'was it because this song reminded him of himself and Tammy.Another beautiful love song by the best singer there will ever be.

  • @The1sassylady5378
    @The1sassylady5378 12 років тому +5

    GEORGE JONES IS THE BEST!!!!

  • @cannerprice1516
    @cannerprice1516 6 років тому +4

    I love seeing those old Peavey's lined up on the stage.

    • @WildPhotoShooter
      @WildPhotoShooter 6 років тому +1

      Yeah, the Peavey Session 500, best combo amp on the planet. Nicknamed the hernia 500.
      It's the sound that's important not the weight.

  • @sharonselvey5030
    @sharonselvey5030 3 роки тому +1

    Love this country singer's songs. Thanks again lyt

  • @claudepetitclerc1918
    @claudepetitclerc1918 4 роки тому +4

    beautiful song

  • @nickodonnell7724
    @nickodonnell7724 5 років тому +5

    To good, the best

  • @williamnimbach6419
    @williamnimbach6419 4 роки тому +2

    Is it just me or does George Jones sound better live than just recorded? Either way he's the greatest but I think he actually sounds better live!!!

  • @vaderenseun
    @vaderenseun 11 років тому +3

    Thanks for sharing this great song.
    Rudi

  • @nevahill2115
    @nevahill2115 9 років тому +6

    love the possum!!!

  • @countrynuno
    @countrynuno 11 років тому +3

    GOD BLESS YA GEORGE

  • @douglasb.1238
    @douglasb.1238 2 роки тому +1

    George: You were the best!!!!!!

  • @maryleach5604
    @maryleach5604 10 років тому +8

    Who's the handsome back up singer and wonder where he is playing and singer today......loved George and all the memories his music left me with...R.I.P. George and my husband Ray....I can just see you signing together in heaven.

    • @newtoncountry5937
      @newtoncountry5937 10 років тому

      I belive his name is Ron Gaddis although I'm not sure what he's doing now in music

    • @maryleach5604
      @maryleach5604 10 років тому

      NewtonCountry Thanks !!! I will see if I can find him :) George was absolute the best !!

    • @maryleach5604
      @maryleach5604 10 років тому +1

      NewtonCountry I found Ron Gaddis on You Tube. He has a style like George. Thanks again.

    • @balladeer45
      @balladeer45 9 років тому +1

      +Mary Leach, Ron Gaddis, he was the first of Lori Morgan's six husbands.

    • @jamiemoody2099
      @jamiemoody2099 5 років тому

      His name is Ron gaddis. He's a friend of mine.

  • @merilda3
    @merilda3 8 років тому +5

    The very best

  • @edschantz2877
    @edschantz2877 10 років тому +14

    His older songs seemed to sound better as he got older.

  • @marcusjarod2406
    @marcusjarod2406 Рік тому +1

    👑

  • @cathleenlynch3368
    @cathleenlynch3368 10 місяців тому +1

  • @cookieandcompany6627
    @cookieandcompany6627 4 роки тому +1

    True

  • @blaykblair6133
    @blaykblair6133 Рік тому +1

    👏🏽👏🏽🍺🍺🍺

  • @bethedwards233
    @bethedwards233 4 роки тому +1

    😘❤😘❤

  • @SamWayne2
    @SamWayne2 11 років тому +4

    Randy Travis has an amazing version of this song as well.

  • @duncanblack2042
    @duncanblack2042 11 років тому +4

    It was written by the great Johnny Paycheck. It is a disgrace that Johnny Paycheck is not in the Hall of Fame and pop singers like Glenn Campbell, Kenny Rodgers and Barbara Mandrell are. What a crock.

  • @tammysboyable
    @tammysboyable 12 років тому +5

    im sure tammy and georgette were the best for u george

  • @davidhilleymusic
    @davidhilleymusic 3 роки тому +1

    Ron Gaddis on bass. Not Bobby Moore.

  • @CrowkillenFool
    @CrowkillenFool 11 років тому +3

    What does he say at 1:21? "As you lay beside me softly, _ _ _ _ this I know..." That word is supposed to be "sleeping", but he says something else, and Ron Gaddis, his bass player, thought it was hilarious.

  • @cherokey42
    @cherokey42 11 років тому +2

    Please go to the Randy Travis site and hear a really good rendention of this song...So much better than George,,,But I love Randy....

  • @lolacook7163
    @lolacook7163 11 років тому +2

    I AGREE, RANDY SINGS IT BETTER!

    • @grannyloca5886
      @grannyloca5886 6 років тому

      lola cook That was rude and incorrect, ask Randy Travis himself.

    • @GregoryStinnett
      @GregoryStinnett 6 місяців тому

      Randy Travis is not bad but y'all are talking about George Jones his voice can bring a tear to a glass eye

  • @nevahill2115
    @nevahill2115 9 років тому +10

    love the possum!!!