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Who's gonna fill his shoes, who's gonna stand that tall George Jones passed away

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David C

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Who's gonna fill his shoes, who's gonna stand that tall George Jones passed away
« on: 26 Apr 2013, 03:13 pm »
What a legend. Sad to lose him
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rodge827

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« Reply #1 on: 26 Apr 2013, 03:42 pm »
We grew up listening to his music, sad sad day, here is one of my favorites :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpKH_xMdHuA

Ok two,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTDLyD0vULQ
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« Reply #2 on: 26 Apr 2013, 03:58 pm »
George Jones is a GIANT in the world of (real) country music and his passing is very sad.  His shoes will never be filled.  RIP...

I'm far from a fan of modern country music but I have always loved the music of Merle, George Jones and Hank Williams (SR).  Oh, and of course Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Rogers, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Tammy, etc.  These artists are so far away from modern country, I don't consider them country by today's definition.  Just great singers and true artists who performed amazing heartfelt songs.   George was as good as any of them, IMO (except maybe Hank who was a true genius and the father of country music). 

Here is George Jones singing one of the saddest songs ever recorded (IMO). 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYQViYm92hg

Cheers,

Jack
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decal

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« Reply #3 on: 26 Apr 2013, 05:00 pm »
A true country giant.
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medium jim

Re: Who's gonna fill his shoes, who's gonna stand that tall George Jones passed away
« Reply #4 on: 26 Apr 2013, 05:17 pm »
The larger than life male country singer who all who followed him had to live up to. 

R.I.P.

Jim
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WireNut

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« Reply #5 on: 27 Apr 2013, 12:37 am »
Yeah I heard it on the news tonight at my parents house. Sad news. I'm wondering if it was sudden or if he had previous health problems. The local news didn't say.
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Re: Who's gonna fill his shoes, who's gonna stand that tall George Jones passed away
« Reply #6 on: 27 Apr 2013, 01:53 am »
Damn. RIP, George.

One of my favorites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP0oQCh_teg
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Re: Who's gonna fill his shoes, who's gonna stand that tall George Jones passed away
« Reply #7 on: 27 Apr 2013, 02:03 am »
Quote from: WireNut on 27 Apr 2013, 12:37 am
...I'm wondering if it was sudden or if he had previous health problems.

He's been in poor health for a while. You can't live the way he lived and not end up in poor health.

He was a hell of a singer.

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Mikeinsacramento

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« Reply #8 on: 27 Apr 2013, 04:40 am »
I don't care what lifestyle you choose.  81 years is a long time.  Longer than most.
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Re: Who's gonna fill his shoes, who's gonna stand that tall George Jones passed away
« Reply #9 on: 27 Apr 2013, 05:34 am »
Quote from: Mikeinsacramento on 27 Apr 2013, 04:40 am
I don't care what lifestyle you choose.  81 years is a long time.  Longer than most.

Right you are...must have been the pickling.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_life_expectancy

Wow - USA # 40 !

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