George Jones – Bartender’s Blues
Sally Wilson Released in 1978 on Jones’ album of the same name, “Bartender’s Blues” is a masterclass in melancholic storytelling, sung by a man who’s as weathered as the bar he pours…
George Jones – A Good Year for the Roses
This 1970 country ballad is a masterclass in heartbreak, delivered with Jones’ signature ache and twang. It’s a song that transcends country music, becoming a universal lament for the loss…
George Jones – Window Up Above
Released in 1960, the song became a cornerstone of Jones’ early career, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Background This wasn’t just another cheating song, though.…
George Jones – We’re Gonna Hold On (with Tammy Wynette)
Released in 1973, it became their first number-one hit on the U.S. country chart, solidifying their place not just as country music royalty but as a couple who understood the…
George Jones – Tender Years
Introduction to “Tender Years” by George Jones Released in 1961, this song wasn’t just a hit for Jones, it marked a turning point in his career. We all know Jones…
George Jones – Walk Through This World with Me
Jones, of course, was a country music legend – a man whose voice could ache with heartache one minute and soar with joy the next. His life was a tapestry…
George Jones – The Door
The song we’re setting our sights on today is called “The Door”, released in 1974. Now, 1974 was a bit of a comeback year for Jones. His career had been…
George Jones – Finally Friday
Released in 1992 on his album Walls Can Fall, “Finally Friday” arrived at a time when Jones was nearing his sixties. But here he is, still embodying the spirit of…
George Jones – She Thinks I Still Care
Released in 1962, this song became a cornerstone of Jones’ career, a prime example of his signature style often referred to as honky-tonk. But “She Thinks I Still Care” is…
George Jones – Golden Ring (with Tammy Wynette)
Released in 1976, it became a number-one hit on the Billboard country chart, but its significance goes far beyond commercial success. Here’s why “Golden Ring” is such a landmark tune.…