George Jones
I love writing about legends. It just feels like I know them through their wonderful musics. There are so many legacies to write about George Jones, and hopefully I could highlight most of his Excellency here. George is the Honky Tonk legend of all time greatest. This man had so many hits and awards that I can’t recall all of them. Since the 60s until today he’s been honoured for his immense contribution to country music. Just like Dwight Yoakam, George also has a unique voice. A distinctive voice and phrasing that frequently evoke the raw emotions caused by grief, unhappy love and emotional hardship. I know there are so many copy-cats out there who which they could sing like him. Anyway, I am not going to mention those zerox people. Put it this way, if you love country music and you don’t have a CD/LP or even anything in audio of George, you are not a country music fan at all. George was born 12, 1931 and that makes him 76 years-old this year, and for his age, he still sings well. George has had more songs than any other singer on the country charts, even more successful than the Great Hank. Not only his country songs top the country charts for years, but his songs have moved on to other music charts, even some breaking the Top 40 Hits. That's outstanding for a country singer. This man’s music career is remarkable! He is claimed to be the greatest living county singer, but to me he is the extreme most legendary country singer ever. Hopefully, Alan Jackson or even George Straight might be able to beat his record one day, but let us wait for another 20 years. There is so much to write about George and I promise to write and play more of this sons in the future. Meanwhile, I have uploaded one of George’s greatest hits “He Stop Loving Her Today” which reminds me of how precious love is. So, if you have never heard of George or even heard his songs, you better start now, because his songs might teach you something about love, sorrow and agony. Also, watch his live performance video "Walk Through The World With Me" from the 60s.
