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Who's gonna fill his shoes? George Jones dies at 81

Discussion in 'Tilted Entertainment' started by Baraka_Guru, Apr 26, 2013.

  1. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

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    View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi3GgoLtlWk

    Country Star George Jones Dies : The Two-Way : NPR

    I grew up enjoying the last great phase of country music (mostly '70s and '80s). At the time, I thought I hated it, but I guess perhaps I only pretended to because I didn't want to like the same music my dad listened to. Looking back, I kind of enjoy a lot of the country music from the '50s through the '80s. Can't say the same for anything from the '90s on. New country and all that rot.

    I guess I like "classic country." George Jones was a powerful artist among them. And now he's gone.

    I'm going to spin a few of his tracks today.
     
    Last edited: Apr 26, 2013
    Baraka_Guru, Apr 26, 2013
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  2. CinnamonGirl

    CinnamonGirl The Cheat is GROUNDED!

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    Two of my favorite George Jones songs:









    We listened to a lot of George Jones songs growing up. Trips to Lake Cumberland meant popping in a George Jones tape about halfway down, and the tape stayed in for the duration of the weekend. My stepdad had a couple of his records on vinyl, and they were on pretty heavy rotation (heh...literally) on my record player. I cried the first time I heard "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes." And I think "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is one of the best songs period, not only in country music.



    I'll also be listening to him today. Rest peacefully, Possum.
     
    CinnamonGirl, Apr 26, 2013
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  3. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    I swear I heard he died last year!

    Rest in peace, George. Hope you find some of Heaven's white lightning.
     
    Fremen, Apr 26, 2013
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  4. ralphie250

    ralphie250 Fully Erect Donor

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    No one will ever fill his shoes.
     
    ralphie250, Apr 26, 2013
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  5. Indigo Kid

    Indigo Kid Getting Tilted

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    NE OHIO, and hating it.
    Brad Paisley! He's awesome and can rock, too!!
     
    Indigo Kid, Apr 26, 2013
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  6. GIANT HAMBURGER

    Giant Hamburger Hail Citizens!

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    Fill your shoes with alcohol and when they're dry, drive a riding lawnmower to nearest bar.
    That's what he would want you to do.
     
    Giant Hamburger, Apr 26, 2013
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  7. ralphie250

    ralphie250 Fully Erect Donor

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    when i was a kid 15 or16 i used to go to me pawpaws and we would listen to old country music on his turn table. we listened to lots of George jones. what i wouldn't give for one more night of that.
     
    ralphie250, Apr 27, 2013
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