George Jones is and was the best Country singer that ever existed He in my eyes was the King of Country music he is a legend in his own right He could sing any song and make it sound great. I love some good Ol George Jones music He is and was the very best . R.I.P Mr. George Jones you will surely be missed by all
Amen. You said it all right here. I spent my younger years (decades of them) following this man's music ... his style, his overall being George Jones. I reached a point where others tried to talk me into attempting a career of my own. In my opinion tho, there was only room for ONE George Jones, and he was it. Tho duplicity has been attempted, I my opinion no one on earth could have the right to copycat his style and his work. I'm satisfied that many said I had mastered his style and sound. That was good enough for me. It did absolutely nothing for George Jones, but it meant much to me. God Bless and rest George Jones.
When I was about 5 years old, sometime back in the 80s, I lived near Nashville. We were going down the highway and we came up on a limo with "the possum" written on the side. The windows were tinted except for the front ones. We drove up past it and George Jones was driving it himself, he looked over and waved at me. Awesome thing. RIP No Show
My favorite male vocal of ALL TIME!!! He and Patsy Cline were the most inspirational to me in my own lifetime of singing country. We were so very blessed to have had this mans music in our lives....REAL country music!!
George was so down to earth, just a good ol country boy. He wasn't full of himself and didn't really realize how special he was. He's always seemed like a favorite uncle to me.
He was certainly one of a kind, there will never be another like him, i think they threw the pattern away on him, he was so special and i don’t think he ever realized just how special he was.
I mean just think about it. His wife took the keys away so he couldn't drive the car, so he got on the little tractor to go get his fix. Come on, now that's 6, and true according to him
So true what George was saying about the industry now, traditional country needs to make a comeback this pop country just ain't cutting it in the hearts of real country music fans
I was finally fortunate enough to see George Jones "live" back in April 2008, in Toronto Canada. One sellout show. He was 76 years young and sang as well as he ever did. One magical evening ! Greatest country singer of ALL time !
@@SuzyQ1956 It was like a dream come true. I had to see him "live" before either he passed away or I passed away.. He only played one show. He could have filled Toronto's Massey Hall for three night's, easily. Toronto is a large city of 3 million, just like Chicago.
Great Interview! George Jones is an Icon and a Legend. I was at the Opry for the 80 Birthday Celebration of George Jones in September 2011. There are still some artists “Keepin’ It Country” like Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, etc. The Music of George Jones will live on forever just like the Music of Hank Williams Senior.
l agree with you, indeed George Jones is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days
He is such an humble guy I don’t think he knows how good he was but he was such a good man even if he had his issues in life don’t we all , I love you George RIP Return If Possible 🎸💋❤️✌️🤟
Yes, Country music needs to get back to where it started! God Bless him. He explained it perfectly. I always loved George Jones! What a voice! Thanks for sharing this video 😊
I will never forget meeting George and Tammy. My good friend Polly played with a band and she loved George so much. When we met them somebody took pictures of Polly with George. He had his arm around her. She said she was so happy she could have died right then.
My mother loves George, I enjoyed seeing him perform, he was definitely one of the greats. My mother still loves his music better than any other, who’s gonna fill their shoes indeed 😞
CHEWWY We do still have country music, it's just not played on most country radio stations. Cody Jinks, Sturgill Simpson, Whitey Morgan, Jackson Taylor, Ward Davis are just a few of the new, real country artist. If you haven't heard any of these guys, I would highly recommend giving them a listen.
Kevin Shoemaker Exactly right! I’ve seen all these guys live and have their albums and know Jackson Taylor well and have followed his music for years. They’re all awesome and REAL!
the one chance I had to see the possum, he didn't show. as a recovering addict, I never held it against him. I understood his demons. George Jones set the bar for country music. I still listen to George, Merle, Hank, Waylon and Keith.
I think George Jones was really a very shy man when you got down to it. I wish he and Tammy could have stayed together; they were just sooooooo LOVING toward one another. But his last wife Nancy should be given credit for getting him TOTALLY OFF THE BOTTLE and I think helping him lead a much happier existence.
Saw him and Conway Twitty at Louisville gardens around 1991. I was 19 and became a lifetime fan of both. Bought some Conway cassettes they were selling with the tee shirts and would have bought George's if they had been selling them. Never had another chance to see Conway but saw George at least 6 times after that
The king of country...there will never be another George Jones...our wedding sing was walk through this world with me....I love the old country music...we do need to get it back.
It's been almost ten years now since George Jones passed, and I still really miss him. I love how he was always never afraid to speak his mind when it came to the state of country music. It makes me sad to think how upset he'd be about the direction mainstream country has gone in the last ten years, if he was still alive. It's only gotten much worse since he passed, I'm afraid. I really do wish most of the modern "country" singers would just create their own genre, maybe "southern pop," which is a much more accurate label for what they're doing.
I'm just curious how you felt about Hank Williams Jr. when he was contemporary. If I learned one thing from Ken Burns' documentary on Country music, music evolves with us.
It makes me sad as well, the fact that we are still talking about him is great. Music may evolve but most of today’s country is not country at all, I’m so glad we still have Alan Jackson, George Straight and of course Willie, I go see Dwight Yoakam every time he’s near me and he always does a special tribute to Merle, music can evolve forever but traditional classic country is the best, Ray Price was a good one.
George was and Still the greatest. He hit the nail on the head when he said they need to put country back into the music, and let the powers that be, go to New York City. Or, as I like to say, to hell. Even little Georgie Strait will tell you, The Possum is still the King.
Bless him ; thanks is not even enough; God-given talent , beautiful and unique style ..so many things... Never to be forgotten The great George Jones ♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️
So true what George is saying about the music industry! Love that man n cry every time I think about his being gone. R I P George and may you be making beautiful music with God and the angels, our loss was God’s kingdom gain🙏🏽🙏🏽😥
George seemed a lovely guy and a beautiful man,with this great voice who loved singing so much and who just wanted to sing for the people as he enjoyed performing for the people the just loved him so much
I understood what he meant. We can't bring these real country music singers back but we can keep their music alive. We are doing it now because we have UA-cam. Radio stations are forgetting about them and the new artists are moving in and changing the way country music is supposed to sound. They are good singers but they don't need to be on the Grand Ole Opry stage or call their music county music. They need their own identity like George said. Call it something else. I'm thankful for UA-cam and for people who are keeping real country music and our legends alive with channels like this one. ❤
@@thatgirlthatsme I will always listen to traditional country. ..or classic country..70s, 80s and most of the 1990s . still there are new artists who are singing the old traditional sound of country but sadly they are not the mainstream. These are a new generation of listeners calling themselves country fans when the sound they are listening to shouldn't be called country music as it has changed far too much from its original style. .so yes... Jones is right here. Call it something else.
As a blind musician from Beaumont who loves country George Jones is a big source of inspiration for me. It's just sad I wasn't around to potentially have been able to work with him.
George Jones words were so true about the state of Country music today. I hardly listen to the new stuff it sounds too much like head banging, rock and roll. R.I.P George Jones an American Treasure forever.
It sounds so much a like... that I can't tell who is who . Now , like George said , some of it is not their fault . They are made to come out with that style of music. I think there's probably some that could really sing country music . They have that southern accent already , but they're some that just need to be on pop radio stations . I don't even think we even have a pop radio station anymore in the state that I live in . I haven't heard of one . I think that would actually help them , because then they could be remembered for certain songs . If I turn on the radio today and you asked me who was singing that song I probably wouldn't know the answer . It probably doesn't help that some people can't afford to have cable t.v. anymore also. Since the internet the cable companies have went up on their prices so much people like me can't afford it . I had Direct TV ..... I was paying for basic cable . I never changed anything on my plan , but every month my bill would be different. I could talk to 3 different people and get 3 different prices on what my bill was . That's just ripping people off . But anyway.....that means we can't watch country music videos and see who is who either . That was my piont I was trying to get to . Sorry didn't mean to talk your ear off . LOL!
Prior to his death there were reports that George wasn't doing well and of course he was 81, so it wasn't a shock as was the news that Elvis had died. When I heard Jones had passed away I just wanted to be alone. I didn't want to hear any news report so I sat quietly and fell asleep for a few hours. I was grieving in my own way.
@@bonniebrown6960 I had the honor of being a guest of George & Nancy at their mansion estate south of nashville ..both of them gave me a guided tour of their appx 200-300 acre estate on their golf cart, viewing their horses & bus buildings...beautiful place..& an experience never to be forgotten...later yr I was seated on stage in wis & sat on their bus in Chicago after concert too..most gracious hosts, both of them
@@jamesalexander703 You don't stay with a man who loves getting drunk more than he loves his wife and child or even his music career. And you can't fix him. I understand what he put Tammy and Nancy through because I stayed with a man just like George for 20 years because of the 'unconditional' love that you speak of. There comes a day when you realize you can't fix them and you call it quits for your own sake. That day comes when you start loving yourself. George quit drinking when he almost died from the car crash. He got help through therapy. Even Nancy couldn't help George with his drinking problem. Although George did say that her love helped him a lot. So you saying "do it" pisses me off somewhat. Do what? Stay with a man who you love "unconditionally" who treats you really bad when he's drunk? Even George said he was mean when he was drunk. I have nothing against him so don't get me wrong. I am one of his and Tammy's biggest fans. But I understand why she ended it because I lived the same life. I read comments all the time that say they loved each other in the end. You can tell by the way they looked at each other when they sang. Of course they did. You never stop loving someone you love. I still love my x and he still loves me and I get those same comments. But you saying Tammy should have stayed with him unconditionally is wrong. Just stating how I feel about your comment. 😠
@@sylphsis You are absolutely right. They both admitted that she had faults too. It's really hard to live with someone who likes to get drunk then come home and treat you bad. Tammy just had all she could stand.
He was one of the best, it's sad that real true country music is gone and the ones that made it all most gone, be a sad day when Hank Jr passes one of the last besides Alan Jackson
George is right with the way he phrased our new country singers & pretty much laughing at them, without cutting them out, do what the old guys & gals did to make it...Make people remember who you are from your first tune...
Yeah! This stood out to me too. I started becoming shocked when he started naming off the #1 singles that Lefty put out 2 per side on 2 albums like dang he really knows his stuff and is a true fan himself. No wonder he is the greatest of all time
So cool that George named Today I Started Loving You Again by Merle Haggard as one of his all-time favorites. I’ve always picked that song as one of my favorites as well. R.I.P. George. You were/are the best.
I miss George so much. Best ever and will stay. Know one will ever fill them shoes.thats for damn sure. RIP..... A dream of mine is to meet Nancy. I love her..But I know dreams don't come true.
George is one of a kind. There'll never be another George. But that don't mean there will never be any more country music artist. I mean REAL country that George is talking about. There's no comparison to the real country music he is talking about to the new country music today. We all miss the real country music artist that when you turn the radio on you know who the artist is the minute you hear them sing. The kind of artist that becomes legends and are legends forever. Today it's hard to know who is who when you hear a new song on the radio. There's usually a lot more music than singing. The songs are more about who wrote it than what's it's saying. Some artist wollow their words around in their mouth so much that its a chore to have to listen closely to know what they are saying. I like listening to the words of a song and relating to it. I love the story type songs that leaves you something to think about. All this high pitched picking and singing gets on my nerves. I like some of it and respect all the new artist but I wish there could be both THE REAL AND THE NEW so all of us could enjoy country music as we know it.
My wife and I got see him in Houston At the Arena Theater. My wife was concerned why we really couldn’t hear him. So they play the music lower they need to hear is amazing voice. He saying most of his big hit. Said that he’s going to record one more time. UnFortunately, he died 3. Months later. That was the best concert and I’m thankful we got to see it. RIP George Jones
I listen to classic country on the radio. More and more stations are starting to program and promote the classics and that suits me just fine. Long live country music.
Everyone does stuff in there life that they wish they never did and they wish that they could take it back, All a person can do is own up to what they did and if they can fix it then fix it and if a person has hurt a person they need to go to that person and say sorry.
When I was 9 yrs old I heard Hanks cold cold heart on 78 rpm record. My first purchase was an 8 track for my 73 Merc, yep ray price, I went on to george and so on. For me if it aint traditional it ain't country.
Yes, I'm 74 and when I first heard Hank Williams sing as a young kid ,just loved his voice. And then , when I first heard George Jones sing,I fell in love with his voice.Two of the best there was.
He names "You Win Again" "Today I Started Loving You Again" "When I Call Your Name" as some of his favorite songs of all time. Vince must surely be proud to be included with Hank and Merle. "Country has lost its identity." -George Jones
You learned real fast that you could make some real money playing at the Grand ole opry ! You had a career that left a legacy of great country music ! Your guitar was the greatest gift you could ever get that carried you a very long way & your talent & voice made you a country music legend ! You had a way with your voice that was very remarkable& really added to the quality of the songs that you sang ! I saw you at Hampton bay days festival in Hampton, Va . I won't ever forget it !
Well , he didn't get to see traditional country music come back before he passed away and it still hasn't changed. I agree with him on that . It's not that It's not good music , but it's just not country music . Just like when Elvis 1st started out he was a trendsetter and started out singing rock-n-roll . Which in my opinion Elvis Presley could sing anything. Country rock sounds a lot like what people use to call Rock- a- billy to me. Or maybe it just should come up with it's own name . Anyway...I got to see George Jones twice at Lanier Land in Ga. My step grandmother went one time to see him play and he really didn't show up . That was back when he got the name No Show Jones . LOL! I've grew up listening to his music and loved it and always will . He definitely will be missed . Thanks for sharing this great interview. RIP George
I think Country Music is back. People still love it. Concerts are always sold out. The pandemic certainly did not help. In general people want to hear and understand the words they can relate their life to and feel to their hearts and souls. We have talent out there and new upcoming talent as well how do you get more TV exposure.
George Jones is and was the best Country singer that ever existed
He in my eyes was the King of Country music he is a legend in his own right
He could sing any song and make it sound great. I love some good Ol George Jones music
He is and was the very best .
R.I.P Mr. George Jones you will surely be missed by all
Amen. You said it all right here. I spent my younger years (decades of them) following this man's music ... his style, his overall being George Jones. I reached a point where others tried to talk me into attempting a career of my own. In my opinion tho, there was only room for ONE George Jones, and he was it. Tho duplicity has been attempted, I my opinion no one on earth could have the right to copycat his style and his work. I'm satisfied that many said I had mastered his style and sound. That was good enough for me. It did absolutely nothing for George Jones, but it meant much to me. God Bless and rest George Jones.
When I was about 5 years old, sometime back in the 80s, I lived near Nashville. We were going down the highway and we came up on a limo with "the possum" written on the side. The windows were tinted except for the front ones. We drove up past it and George Jones was driving it himself, he looked over and waved at me. Awesome thing. RIP No Show
George Jones can take the hurt out of your heart and sing it back to you
My favorite male vocal of ALL TIME!!! He and Patsy Cline were the most inspirational to me in my own lifetime of singing country. We were so very blessed to have had this mans music in our lives....REAL country music!!
George Jones is purely FANTASTIC 😍
Happy he passed through this world in my time
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Mine as well.
George was so down to earth, just a good ol country boy. He wasn't full of himself and didn't really realize how special he was. He's always seemed like a favorite uncle to me.
He was certainly one of a kind, there will never be another like him, i think they threw the pattern away on him, he was so special and i don’t think he ever realized just how special he was.
They asked Johnny cash who his favorite singer was Johnny said you mean after George jones?
@Ernie H He certainly had his issues with alcohol. But he also made some transcendent music which will last in perpetuity.
I mean just think about it. His wife took the keys away so he couldn't drive the car, so he got on the little tractor to go get his fix. Come on, now that's 6, and true according to him
Legend. I cry almost the minute I hear his singing voice. Beautiful. Gifted.
The asked Johnny cash who his favorite singer was Johnny said you mean after George jones?
George could sing a song like no other. A true country singer. Thanks for all the great recordings you left us with. Miss you Possum.
So true what George was saying about the industry now, traditional country needs to make a comeback this pop country just ain't cutting it in the hearts of real country music fans
Amen!!!
@@atfourothirtythree , well , that's all true . I just have a hard time trying to tell who is who . They all sound the same to me .
Matt Beeman exactly! You could tell it wasn’t some hired gun singing another mans songs!
And it never will.
Nobody can fill their shoes!
You.are.so.right
2023 still listening to real country 👍
George Jones can never be replaced by anyone he was a legend of country music he will always be forever missed by so many
I was finally fortunate enough to see George Jones "live" back in April 2008, in Toronto Canada. One sellout show. He was 76 years young and sang as well as he ever did. One magical evening ! Greatest country singer of ALL time !
Lucky you!
You are lucky, I wish I would seen him.
@@SuzyQ1956 It was like a dream come true. I had to see him "live" before either he passed away or I passed away.. He only played one show. He could have filled Toronto's Massey Hall for three night's, easily. Toronto is a large city of 3 million, just like Chicago.
Great Interview! George Jones is an Icon and a Legend. I was at the Opry for the 80 Birthday Celebration of George Jones in September 2011. There are still some artists “Keepin’ It Country” like Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, etc. The Music of George Jones will live on forever just like the Music of Hank Williams Senior.
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l agree with you, indeed George Jones is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days
I agree George! Traditional country music...Yes, vote with you thumbs up.
I told this kid I was into country music, the old stuff. He was like Who, like Kane Brown? LMAO nowadays 3 months old is traditional to these people.
I love George Jones and his music and I will never stop listening to George Jones.
i love it . great comment .
I play Georges music everyday,it makes my day a better one.
They asked Johnny cash who was his favorite singer was Johnny said you mean after George jones?
He is such an humble guy I don’t think he knows how good he was but he was such a good man even if he had his issues in life don’t we all , I love you George RIP Return If Possible 🎸💋❤️✌️🤟
Everyone has a skeleton in the closet! Everyone has issues! George just loved singing and drinkin! Nothin wrong with that!!l
Yes, Country music needs to get back to where it started! God Bless him. He explained it perfectly. I always loved George Jones! What a voice! Thanks for sharing this video 😊
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Preach 🙌. Just love this man and his music. Such a loss for us. 💔
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He was 100% spot on concerning the state of country music.
I will never forget meeting George and Tammy. My good friend Polly played with a band and she loved George so much. When we met them somebody took pictures of Polly with George. He had his arm around her. She said she was so happy she could have died right then.
Hank Williams, Roy Acuff, Lefty Frizzell and George Jones - the torch bearers of traditional country music - God bless them
Waylon ….said if we all sounded like we wanted to we would all sound like George Jones.
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My mother loves George, I enjoyed seeing him perform, he was definitely one of the greats. My mother still loves his music better than any other, who’s gonna fill their shoes indeed 😞
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Wish we still had country music
CHEWWY We do still have country music, it's just not played on most country radio stations. Cody Jinks, Sturgill Simpson, Whitey Morgan, Jackson Taylor, Ward Davis are just a few of the new, real country artist. If you haven't heard any of these guys, I would highly recommend giving them a listen.
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Kevin Shoemaker Exactly right! I’ve seen all these guys live and have their albums and know Jackson Taylor well and have followed his music for years. They’re all awesome and REAL!
Wish we still had a “country” ‼️🥴🇺🇸
You got that right my friend.
This man was a legend. Underrated!
the one chance I had to see the possum, he didn't show. as a recovering addict, I never held it against him. I understood his demons. George Jones set the bar for country music. I still listen to George, Merle, Hank, Waylon and Keith.
I think George Jones was really a very shy man when you got down to it. I wish he and Tammy could have stayed together; they were just sooooooo LOVING toward one another. But his last wife Nancy should be given credit for getting him TOTALLY OFF THE BOTTLE and I think helping him lead a much happier existence.
I could listen to him talk about anything.
“I’m funny ‘bout things like that.” (6:27)
So intelligent
me too brother , i almost called him Jones in comment ,, but im 50yo ,,.Mr. Jones is/was a MAN . what life what a heart.
I metGeorge one day at the Gulf station right across from the Lauderdale county courthouse while I was pumping gas great guy rest in peace George.
Saw him and Conway Twitty at Louisville gardens around 1991.
I was 19 and became a lifetime fan of both. Bought some Conway cassettes they were selling with the tee shirts and would have bought George's if they had been selling them. Never had another chance to see Conway but saw George at least 6 times after that
Makes you realize what a good guy he really was. Rip George Jones 🕊. Miss you much.
I think he befriended Kenny Chesney early on, helping him to get started.
I wish I opportunity to meet this wonderful man in person'.. What a true legend, and a humble super star'........
The king of country...there will never be another George Jones...our
wedding sing was walk through this world with me....I love the old country music...we do need to get it back.
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It's been almost ten years now since George Jones passed, and I still really miss him. I love how he was always never afraid to speak his mind when it came to the state of country music. It makes me sad to think how upset he'd be about the direction mainstream country has gone in the last ten years, if he was still alive. It's only gotten much worse since he passed, I'm afraid. I really do wish most of the modern "country" singers would just create their own genre, maybe "southern pop," which is a much more accurate label for what they're doing.
I'm just curious how you felt about Hank Williams Jr. when he was contemporary. If I learned one thing from Ken Burns' documentary on Country music, music evolves with us.
It makes me sad as well, the fact that we are still talking about him is great. Music may evolve but most of today’s country is not country at all, I’m so glad we still have Alan Jackson, George Straight and of course Willie, I go see Dwight Yoakam every time he’s near me and he always does a special tribute to Merle, music can evolve forever but traditional classic country is the best, Ray Price was a good one.
George Jones ,a special person he was.
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i'll never stop watching old George no matter how much time passes
I will be listening to George sing everyday,until they put me in the ground.
He will always be my favorite country singer.
George was and Still the greatest. He hit the nail on the head when he said they need to put country back into the music, and let the powers that be, go to New York City. Or, as I like to say, to hell. Even little Georgie Strait will tell you, The Possum is still the King.
I AGREE
Bless him ; thanks is not even enough;
God-given talent , beautiful and unique style ..so many things...
Never to be forgotten
The great George Jones ♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵⭐️⭐️⭐️♥️
So true what George is saying about the music industry! Love that man n cry every time I think about his being gone. R I P George and may you be making beautiful music with God and the angels, our loss was God’s kingdom gain🙏🏽🙏🏽😥
yes he did make the world a better place..a world without a Georges
Jones is so much darker
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God gave him THAT VOICE!!!
The frank Sinatra of country music. Rip. Love this man.
George seemed a lovely guy and a beautiful man,with this great voice who loved singing so much and who just wanted to sing for the people as he enjoyed performing for the people the just loved him so much
He was a sweet, tender man.
His autobiography is story after story about how drinking dragged him into the abyss,its pretty amazing he survived thru it all.
cocaine too.
what is the title of the book he is.referring to?
You are 100 per cent right George. There is no more country music.
Yeah, and he don't even have to show and the possum didn't show.
I love what George said about getting back to what country music was originally
George Jones is gone, so is Merle, Hank, Waylon, Webb, Lefty, Patsy, Roy Clark and Conway. How the heck are we supposed bring back country?
I understood what he meant. We can't bring these real country music singers back but we can keep their music alive. We are doing it now because we have UA-cam. Radio stations are forgetting about them and the new artists are moving in and changing the way country music is supposed to sound. They are good singers but they don't need to be on the Grand Ole Opry stage or call their music county music. They need their own identity like George said. Call it something else.
I'm thankful for UA-cam and for people who are keeping real country music and our legends alive with channels like this one. ❤
Through trusting the youngins!
@@thatgirlthatsme I will always listen to traditional country. ..or classic country..70s, 80s and most of the 1990s . still there are new artists who are singing the old traditional sound of country but sadly they are not the mainstream. These are a new generation of listeners calling themselves country fans when the sound they are listening to shouldn't be called country music as it has changed far too much from its original style. .so yes... Jones is right here. Call it something else.
Alan Jackson’s still here🤩
America is changing forever and it SUCKS. Real music is dead in the mainstream.
Who gonna fill george jones shoes. NO body rip George love you
alan jackson is someone who will carry country music on.
Shari Feigenbaum ..I agree! No one will ever compare!
Not even George Strait...... The Possum will always be number one!!!!🍻
If they would give Robert Bunton from n.c.a chance they may ne a little surprised
A LEGEND IN EVERY SENCE OF THE WORD !
As a blind musician from Beaumont who loves country George Jones is a big source of inspiration for me. It's just sad I wasn't around to potentially have been able to work with him.
You can't see but you sure can pick up tyler.
Wish country music was like this still today
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George Jones words were so true about the state of Country music today. I hardly listen to the new stuff it sounds too much like head banging, rock and roll. R.I.P George Jones an American Treasure forever.
It sounds so much a like... that I can't tell who is who . Now , like George said , some of it is not their fault . They are made to come out with that style of music. I think there's probably some that could really sing country music . They have that southern accent already , but they're some that just need to be on pop radio stations . I don't even think we even have a pop radio station anymore in the state that I live in . I haven't heard of one . I think that would actually help them , because then they could be remembered for certain songs . If I turn on the radio today and you asked me who was singing that song I probably wouldn't know the answer . It probably doesn't help that some people can't afford to have cable t.v. anymore also. Since the internet the cable companies have went up on their prices so much people like me can't afford it . I had Direct TV ..... I was paying for basic cable . I never changed anything on my plan , but every month my bill would be different. I could talk to 3 different people and get 3 different prices on what my bill was . That's just ripping people off . But anyway.....that means we can't watch country music videos and see who is who either . That was my piont I was trying to get to . Sorry didn't mean to talk your ear off . LOL!
@@bonniebrown6960 you’re exactly right! I have Direct tv and every month, I’m calling asking why is it always different amount
He was the best!!!! Rest in Peace. Jones
Twice in my life I have cried my eyes out when an entertainer died.
Once was Elvis Presley and the other was George Jones.:) RIP Mr Jones
Prior to his death there were reports that George wasn't doing well and of course he was 81, so it wasn't a shock as was the news that Elvis had died. When I heard Jones had passed away I just wanted to be alone. I didn't want to hear any news report so I sat quietly and fell asleep for a few hours. I was grieving in my own way.
AMEN George was the bomb! I loved George and I cried 2 days straight when I found out he died. Hardest artist death that has ever hit me.
Yeah , I loved Elvis and George Jones both .
@@bonniebrown6960 I had the honor of being a guest of George & Nancy at their mansion estate south of nashville ..both of them gave me a guided tour of their appx 200-300 acre estate on their golf cart, viewing their horses & bus buildings...beautiful place..& an experience never to be forgotten...later yr I was seated on stage in wis & sat on their bus in Chicago after concert too..most gracious hosts, both of them
Just think what a wonderful life he and Tammy could have had together had he been like this back then..
She was no saint herself ;) I think things happen for a reason. It just wasn't meant to be.
Oh shit.if she understood her man she would have been there.actually not about understanding it’s called unconditional love.DO IT
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You don't stay with a man who loves getting drunk more than he loves his wife and child or even his music career. And you can't fix him. I understand what he put Tammy and Nancy through because I stayed with a man just like George for 20 years because of the 'unconditional' love that you speak of. There comes a day when you realize you can't fix them and you call it quits for your own sake. That day comes when you start loving yourself. George quit drinking when he almost died from the car crash. He got help through therapy. Even Nancy couldn't help George with his drinking problem. Although George did say that her love helped him a lot.
So you saying "do it" pisses me off somewhat. Do what? Stay with a man who you love "unconditionally" who treats you really bad when he's drunk? Even George said he was mean when he was drunk.
I have nothing against him so don't get me wrong. I am one of his and Tammy's biggest fans. But I understand why she ended it because I lived the same life.
I read comments all the time that say they loved each other in the end. You can tell by the way they looked at each other when they sang. Of course they did. You never stop loving someone you love. I still love my x and he still loves me and I get those same comments. But you saying Tammy should have stayed with him unconditionally is wrong.
Just stating how I feel about your comment. 😠
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Yep it's sad that he didn't get help when they were together. It was obvious they loved each other a lot.
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You are absolutely right. They both admitted that she had faults too. It's really hard to live with someone who likes to get drunk then come home and treat you bad. Tammy just had all she could stand.
Saw him in concert years ago he was fantastic
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He was one of the best, it's sad that real true country music is gone and the ones that made it all most gone, be a sad day when Hank Jr passes one of the last besides Alan Jackson
George's comments still stand today
He summed it up nicely. His music will touch hearts long after all of us are gone.
George Jones is AWESOME!
I remember sitting in with George's band at the "HAYSEED" tavern in Sour Lake, Texas!
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Do what...?
You were gifted to do that.
George is right with the way he phrased our new country singers & pretty much laughing at them, without cutting them out, do what the old guys & gals did to make it...Make people remember who you are from your first tune...
Never be another one like him again
He has a great memory of alot of country music & singers love it
Yeah! This stood out to me too. I started becoming shocked when he started naming off the #1 singles that Lefty put out 2 per side on 2 albums like dang he really knows his stuff and is a true fan himself. No wonder he is the greatest of all time
Lovely to see this interview. Interesting.
So cool that George named Today I Started Loving You Again by Merle Haggard as one of his all-time favorites. I’ve always picked that song as one of my favorites as well. R.I.P. George. You were/are the best.
I miss George so much. Best ever and will stay. Know one will ever fill them shoes.thats for damn sure. RIP..... A dream of mine is to meet Nancy. I love her..But I know dreams don't come true.
There’s not a better country legend that ever lived!
I agree but george.strait had 56 no.1 hits.
There is one that comes close to george jones ,Remember RandiTravis?
George is one of a kind. There'll never be another George. But that don't mean there will never be any more country music artist. I mean REAL country that George is talking about. There's no comparison to the real country music he is talking about to the new country music today. We all miss the real country music artist that when you turn the radio on you know who the artist is the minute you hear them sing. The kind of artist that becomes legends and are legends forever. Today it's hard to know who is who when you hear a new song on the radio. There's usually a lot more music than singing. The songs are more about who wrote it than what's it's saying. Some artist wollow their words around in their mouth so much that its a chore to have to listen closely to know what they are saying. I like listening to the words of a song and relating to it. I love the story type songs that leaves you something to think about. All this high pitched picking and singing gets on my nerves. I like some of it and respect all the new artist but I wish there could be both THE REAL AND THE NEW so all of us could enjoy country music as we know it.
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"we need to get country back"
a true legend
My wife and I got see him in Houston At the Arena Theater. My wife was concerned why we really couldn’t hear him. So they play the music lower they need to hear is amazing voice. He saying most of his big hit. Said that he’s going to record one more time. UnFortunately, he died 3. Months later. That was the best concert and I’m thankful we got to see it. RIP George Jones
I listen to classic country on the radio. More and more stations are starting to program and promote the classics and that suits me just fine. Long live country music.
George Jones is so AMAZING!👍
Everyone does stuff in there life that they wish they never did and they wish that they could take it back, All a person can do is own up to what they did and if they can fix it then fix it and if a person has hurt a person they need to go to that person and say sorry.
this man that done this video was great one of the best interviewer ive ever heard
When I was 9 yrs old I heard Hanks cold cold heart on 78 rpm record. My first purchase was an 8 track for my 73 Merc, yep ray price, I went on to george and so on. For me if it aint traditional it ain't country.
Yes, I'm 74 and when I first heard Hank Williams sing as a young kid ,just loved his voice. And then , when I first heard George Jones sing,I fell in love with his voice.Two of the best there was.
Arguably the greatest C&W singer that ever lived!
I AGREE WITH YOU
True but George strait is up there with 56 no.1 hits.
I always wanted to sing with him
He names "You Win Again" "Today I Started Loving You Again" "When I Call Your Name" as some of his favorite songs of all time. Vince must surely be proud to be included with Hank and Merle. "Country has lost its identity." -George Jones
Better than George strait and he had 56 no.1 hits, more than ANYONE ALIVE.
i love you George i will bring country music back
My grandfather played with Hank Williams, Sr. He was apart of The Drifting Cowboys. His name is, Richard Paul Dennis. RIP. Love George. God Bless.
I bet he had some stories
George Jones is one of the greatest country singer in my lifetime! RIP George!
George was and is one of the greatest vocalists period
You learned real fast that you could make some real money playing at the Grand ole opry ! You had a career that left a legacy of great country music ! Your guitar was the greatest gift you could ever get that carried you a very long way & your talent & voice made you a country music legend ! You had a way with your voice that was very remarkable& really added to the quality of the songs that you sang ! I saw you at Hampton bay days festival in Hampton, Va . I won't ever forget it !
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Oui, who`gonna fill their shoes? Personne ne remplacera George Jones, il est unique. Merci Tom de Lise
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Greatest singer
Who's gonna fill ol possums shoes? Nobody, thats who. The best voice to ever grace country music..
Id like to see it come back too..theres room for it all..
the best singer ever
The last time I saw him in concert is burned into my mind. I sure do miss him.
R.I.P GEORGE.
yes sir. he is right. if you want another example nascar. people want the real deal. sadley its gone.
Well , he didn't get to see traditional country music come back before he passed away and it still hasn't changed. I agree with him on that . It's not that It's not good music , but it's just not country music . Just like when Elvis 1st started out he was a trendsetter and started out singing rock-n-roll . Which in my opinion Elvis Presley could sing anything. Country rock sounds a lot like what people use to call Rock- a- billy to me. Or maybe it just should come up with it's own name . Anyway...I got to see George Jones twice at Lanier Land in Ga. My step grandmother went one time to see him play and he really didn't show up . That was back when he got the name No Show Jones . LOL! I've grew up listening to his music and loved it and always will . He definitely will be missed . Thanks for sharing this great interview. RIP George
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❤❤ great interview !
I think Country Music is back. People still love it. Concerts are always sold out. The pandemic certainly did not help. In general people want to hear and understand the words they can relate their life to and feel to their hearts and souls. We have talent out there and new upcoming talent as well how do you get more TV exposure.
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