George Jones – Sometimes You Just Can’t Win
George Jones – It’s A Sin
George Jones – Lonesome Old Town
Since that Valerie June show, I’ve been on a bit of a classic country kick. By the time he released this album George Jones was already a major star and had a bit of a reputation for trouble. With that classic crew cut, that hard stare, the amazingly flamboyant Nudie Suit that all the top country singers wore and those boots, lord those boots…quite a sight to behold. Jones doesn’t disappoint on record, even if he was already earning his nickname of “No Show Jones” by 1965. There’s something about the way that man sang, such perfect phrasing for a country singer. The fascinating thing about these classic country albums is how diverse the sounds truly are, far beyond the joke from the Blues Brothers of their being only two types of music, Country & Western, there are hints of Rockabilly, Blues and a bit more to be found from Mr. Jones and his band. Well worth a listen or just a quick gander to marvel at that style.
Cheers,
Michael