I have an uncle who actually used to "hang" with George after his shows in Chicago when they were younger because that is where my uncle lived at the time and when I say "hang", I mean do what George was known for back in them days. On April 10th, my uncle lost one of his sisters who happened to be the only grandparent that I had left. She was 91. I am so ready for the month of May to be here because the month of April has been way too death filled and it isn't even over yet. (burying my head)
God bless you and my uncle and George's family always!!!
Hi Holly, nice to here some story's about Possum, i know in his past he had..let's say a colorful one, but they will never be a more or, greater voice than his in Country Music ever in my opinion.
^^^ Thank for saying that to me. I actually have a picture of my uncle with George from back in them earlier days, but sadly I don't have a scanner, or I would show it to y'all here.
God bless you and my uncle and George's family always!!!
My father had one of his CDs on in the car today and I mentioned something about it being a tribute but he never knew he had died. It wasn't mentioned on the news or newspapers here at all.
^^^ That is a shame if his passing is not being addressed in your area. The man has been on the radio ever since the mid 1950s. Go here for a list of what went to radio from him.
Sorry to hear it. Big name on the C&W scene, but not sure if that well known outside of it. Probably better known in the USA. RIP GJ.
If he wasn't well known outside the USA, I can't help but be dumbfounded, especially with George being the controversial cat that he was back in the day.
Very well known in the UK by those of jus of a certain age:p
I was not a huge C&W fan but he undoubtedly had a great voice and will be remembered. I am surprised by the lack of interest/response. They don't know what they missed!
I was hooked after hearing him 'live'. Amazing voice, especially on his bass notes.
If you're not familiar and want to hear him at his best, get a 'live' album or anything he recorded in the eighties.
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RIP.
George Jones, White Lightning 1959
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onfce-UNmmE
George Jones - The Race Is On
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERW8z8Y6MHk
George Jones - "Choices" on Opry Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPurPhG65AQ
George Jones - Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi3GgoLtlWk
George Jones - He Stopped Loving Her Today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VExw77xJsBQ
God bless you and my uncle and George's family always!!!
Holly
God bless you and my uncle and George's family always!!!
Holly
From a UK fan.
Simon.
God bless you always!!!
Holly
If he wasn't well known outside the USA, I can't help but be dumbfounded, especially with George being the controversial cat that he was back in the day.
God bless you and his family always!!!
Holly
I was not a huge C&W fan but he undoubtedly had a great voice and will be remembered. I am surprised by the lack of interest/response. They don't know what they missed!
God bless you and Brad and Kenny and George's family always!!!
Holly
If you're not familiar and want to hear him at his best, get a 'live' album or anything he recorded in the eighties.