George Jones we hardly knew ye (1931-2013)

cartman · 04-26-2013, 10:23 AM

The country music legend passed away this morning at the age of 81.

Country music legend George Jones dies

JonInMiddleGA · 04-26-2013, 10:24 AM

“The King of Broken Hearts” just broke many more.

Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones, a master of sad country ballads whose voice held the bracing power, the sweetness and the burn of an evening’s final pull from a bourbon bottle, has died after an illness that hosptialized him since April 18. He was 81, and was often called the greatest male vocalist in country music history.

“He is the spirit of country music, plain and simple,” wrote country scholar Nick Tosches.

George Jones, Country Music Hall of Famer and master of sad ballads, dies at age 81 | Tune In Music City | The Tennessean

Rest in peace

Ben E Lou · 04-26-2013, 10:53 AM

Just because I ask a friend about her
Just because I spoke her name somewhere
Just because I rang her number by mistake today
She thinks I still care

Just because I haunt the same old places
Where the memory of her lingers everywhere
Just because I'm not the happy guy I used to be
She thinks I still care
[ From: GEORGE JONES - SHE THINKS I STILL CARE LYRICS ]

But if she's happy thinking I still need her
Then let that silly notion bring her cheer
But how could she ever be so foolish
Oh where would she get such an idea

Just because I ask a friend about her
And just because I spoke her name somewhere
Just because I saw her then went all to pieces
She thinks I still care, she thinks I still care

Read more: GEORGE JONES - SHE THINKS I STILL CARE LYRICS

RIP.

Ben E Lou · 04-26-2013, 10:54 AM

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JonInMiddleGA · 04-26-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

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Thanks Ben

Chief Rum · 04-26-2013, 11:32 AM

That's a shame. I never got into Jones, he was before my time, but I have always liked what I heard.

Aylmar · 04-26-2013, 12:13 PM

And when you turn to walk away,
And as the door behind you closes,
The only thing I know to say,
It's been a good year for the roses.

Jughead Spock · 04-26-2013, 12:30 PM

Thread title should be 'He Stopped Loving Her Today'.

RIP George

lungs · 04-26-2013, 01:55 PM

Brings back many nights where the whole dorm hall knew my friends and I were drinking lots of whiskey in my dorm room when the George Jones was blasted

cartman · 04-26-2013, 02:21 PM

One of my uncles got to meet him back in the late 70s/early 80s when my uncle worked at M.L. Leddy's, a famous custom boot store in Fort Worth. My uncle said that (unsurprisingly) George was a bit tipsy, but very patient and nice during the fitting. He never came back to pick up the 3 pairs that he bought.

04-26-2013, 10:24 AM	#2
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	George Jones we hardly knew ye (1931-2013) “The King of Broken Hearts” just broke many more. Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones, a master of sad country ballads whose voice held the bracing power, the sweetness and the burn of an evening’s final pull from a bourbon bottle, has died after an illness that hosptialized him since April 18. He was 81, and was often called the greatest male vocalist in country music history. “He is the spirit of country music, plain and simple,” wrote country scholar Nick Tosches. George Jones, Country Music Hall of Famer and master of sad ballads, dies at age 81 \| Tune In Music City \| The Tennessean Rest in peace __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-26-2013, 10:53 AM	#3
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Just because I ask a friend about her Just because I spoke her name somewhere Just because I rang her number by mistake today She thinks I still care Just because I haunt the same old places Where the memory of her lingers everywhere Just because I'm not the happy guy I used to be She thinks I still care [ From: GEORGE JONES - SHE THINKS I STILL CARE LYRICS ] But if she's happy thinking I still need her Then let that silly notion bring her cheer But how could she ever be so foolish Oh where would she get such an idea Just because I ask a friend about her And just because I spoke her name somewhere Just because I saw her then went all to pieces She thinks I still care, she thinks I still care Read more: GEORGE JONES - SHE THINKS I STILL CARE LYRICS RIP. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

04-26-2013, 10:54 AM	#4
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	(Threads merged) __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

04-26-2013, 11:32 AM	#6
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	That's a shame. I never got into Jones, he was before my time, but I have always liked what I heard. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

04-26-2013, 12:13 PM	#7
Aylmar High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles	And when you turn to walk away, And as the door behind you closes, The only thing I know to say, It's been a good year for the roses. __________________ "At its best, football is still football, an amalgam of thought and violence, chess with broken bones and shredded ligaments." -- Dave Kindred

04-26-2013, 12:30 PM	#8
Jughead Spock High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lowcountry, SC	Thread title should be 'He Stopped Loving Her Today'. RIP George

04-26-2013, 01:55 PM	#9
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	Brings back many nights where the whole dorm hall knew my friends and I were drinking lots of whiskey in my dorm room when the George Jones was blasted

04-26-2013, 02:21 PM	#10
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	One of my uncles got to meet him back in the late 70s/early 80s when my uncle worked at M.L. Leddy's, a famous custom boot store in Fort Worth. My uncle said that (unsurprisingly) George was a bit tipsy, but very patient and nice during the fitting. He never came back to pick up the 3 pairs that he bought. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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