Because she is a huge fan, and I don't think she'll take the news so well. And the title for this week's Music Monday post straight-up speaks for itself.
Side note: she really is a huge fan, but I was being melodramatic with the post title. His passing probably won't break her heart or anything.
In all seriousness, I had other music lined up for this post, but woke Friday to my FB wall being filled with stuff along the lines of "R.I.P. George Jones" from every other person. It is always sad news to lose a favorite entertainer, and this one was truly a country music legend. And while he wasn't my favorite entertainer, he was obviously one of the favorite performers of my grandparents' generation. He had an illustrious career which spanned decades, earned him fans of all ages and inspired generations of other well-known country artists.
Before his 30+ years sober, he was pretty dedicated to his drink as well, notoriously getting himself a D.U.I. on a riding lawnmower. Now, rock and roll artists have done some crazy things over the years, but that is one of the most insane things I have ever heard! My hat's off to the man, though, for eventually beating the bottle. That's not an easy thing to do.
George's music still isn't really my thing, but a career as enduring as his deserves a shout-out here. And since I don't have a favorite song of my own, here's "White Lightning," one of his earlier hits:
Music Monday:
X-Mas Dolly
Run DMT
My So-Called Chaos
bethere2day
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Aww! shame about George Jones a nice little tribute
ReplyDeleteThe crackling before the record starts brings back some old memories
I love vinyl records, because of the crackles and pops and I swear I can even hear the slightest sound of the turning table along with it. One of these days (when I have a record player again) I will endeavor to buy as much on vinyl as I possibly can!
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I'm with you, Kim. I was never a George Jones fan, but he was a part of my childhood years as my folks liked George Jones and Tammy Wynette. His drunkness always made news and I thought that was just awful as kid, but I was happy to learn he gave up the booze. I guess that's the only reason (and by God's good grace) he lived to be the ripe age that he did. My thoughts & prayers are to the family, friends, and fans of Mr. Jones. God bless! Thanks for joining us on Monday's Music Moves Me!
ReplyDeleteHe did live a long, full life!
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A lot of folks will miss the "Possum." Nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. Thanks for visiting, Lynn!
DeleteDid you know that Willie Nelson is 80???
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I didn't know - I mean, I knew he was around the same age as all the other "living legends" (some of whom are sadly no longer living), but didn't know his age.
DeleteI am so, so, so thankful I got a chance to see Willie in concert in either '02 or '03. It is going to be a sad day for me when he passes away.
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What a nice tribute, Kim! I'm not a George Jones fan, but it's always sad when a legend passes away. What a perfect song choice, too!
ReplyDeleteF•R•I•E•N•D•S that Stompa are going Downtown like it’s 1994 – and Glowing
I can't claim to be much of a fan, either, but I think both sets of my grandparents were and I've been around his music for much of my younger life.
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I didn't know he had died. I loved his music, and was one of the reasons why I turned to listen to country music when I was in my teens. He had such a unique voice.
ReplyDeleteYep, Danielle, passed away Friday. He did have a unique voice and quite a following. He will be missed.
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I wasn't a fan either but my ex-roommate was and I used to hear him all the time. Sorry to hear of his passing, any passing is a tragedy!
ReplyDeleteHe stopped loving her today is the song that sticks out in my mind. I do remember Tammy Wynette. You ladies are taking me way back today! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is sad news.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing his music in tribute.
Have a blessed week :)