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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • R.I.P. George!
    Performed by George Jones
    Lyrics & Music by Dave Willis & Jim Fortier
    Featuring Jim "Moose" Brown, Joe Stark, Robby Turner, Greg Lee, David Stark, Dave Cobb, Hargus "Pig" Robbins & Shawn Coleman
    Official Adult Swim Squidbillies album: www.adultswim....

Комментарии • 242

  • @MrWolfSnack
    @MrWolfSnack 7 лет назад +790

    George Jones was 80 when he did this, he died just a year after recording this. This became the final song he recorded of his entire legacy.

    • @brianschulz3667
      @brianschulz3667 4 года назад +39

      1:14 of pure gold

    • @josietyner761
      @josietyner761 4 года назад +47

      THE POSSUM LIVES FOREVER!!!

    • @FreqBand
      @FreqBand 4 года назад +3

      John Prine did the same tune, a few years ago ,R.I.P. ......... ruclips.net/video/AmF9J5OoBvo/видео.html

    • @FreqBand
      @FreqBand 4 года назад +11

      Lesson is.... don't ever record this song, or you will soon die.

    • @joejones7666
      @joejones7666 4 года назад +2

      Randy Leifer Maybe that’s the point.

  • @MrTurbowhitey
    @MrTurbowhitey 7 лет назад +562

    The fact that the LEGENDARY George Jones cut a song for Squidbillies is a legend in itself.
    Rest in Peace Opossum

    • @joesacco7680
      @joesacco7680 6 лет назад +3

      MrTurbowhitey that dude in your picture looks like a bad ass muuug!
      You heard what I said?

    • @caseysmith544
      @caseysmith544 2 года назад +3

      Actually, the late Billy Joe Shaver did the original for the TV show.

    • @GarrisonsMadHouse
      @GarrisonsMadHouse Год назад +3

      ​@@caseysmith544 the thing that made this legendary is this was George Jones last song

  • @brandonchilders2667
    @brandonchilders2667 5 лет назад +402

    George Jones didn't die, he just ran out of liquor and went to the store

    • @raum_dellamorte
      @raum_dellamorte 4 года назад +19

      That's so beautiful I think I feel tears welling up. I can only hope the life I live leads people to say the same of me.

    • @davidhill5618
      @davidhill5618 4 года назад +4

      bring this man a golf cart of fire to go with his voice of arrows

    • @SidneyBroadshead
      @SidneyBroadshead 3 года назад +2

      @russian spade It's Brown Party Likker, as Unknown Hinton calls it.

    • @ianfinrir8724
      @ianfinrir8724 3 года назад +11

      On a riding mower, most likely

    • @BillBraskyy
      @BillBraskyy 3 года назад +3

      🥺😥🤧🤧
      brown party liquor, soothe the pain!!
      🍺🍻🥂🍾🍸🍹🍷
      At least I know he okay 😌

  • @Cerinaya
    @Cerinaya 5 лет назад +210

    Honestly this sounds like a song he would sing for real not just for a show.

    • @viewer54322
      @viewer54322 3 года назад +2

      Which ones are similar george jones songs? would like to check em out

    • @Cerinaya
      @Cerinaya 3 года назад +9

      @@viewer54322 Check out Honky tonk song and Wrong's what I do best.

    • @thornie123
      @thornie123 2 года назад +6

      Ala “The king is Gone and So are you”

    • @thornie123
      @thornie123 2 года назад +1

      Also a good one Corvette Song

    • @MrIgottap
      @MrIgottap 2 года назад +2

      @@thornie123 there’s even a “hotter than a 2 dollar pistol” line in both.

  • @DrClawizdead
    @DrClawizdead 8 лет назад +222

    DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIM!

    • @vincentberkan605
      @vincentberkan605 5 лет назад +10

      HEY MAN! LEMME DRIVE THAT THING C'MON!

    • @RyanZacharko
      @RyanZacharko 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@vincentberkan605DON’T TOUCH THE TRIM!

  • @jakeheistman7542
    @jakeheistman7542 4 года назад +54

    “Im fixing to stop loving you today..”

  • @verdant2215
    @verdant2215 2 года назад +61

    I wish country like this could come back
    Just absolute blues and psychotic tunes

  • @sherrytimmerman1586
    @sherrytimmerman1586 Год назад +44

    I listen to this whenever I feel sad. It’s impossible not to smile. 😄

  • @myfellowsonicfans7131
    @myfellowsonicfans7131 3 года назад +167

    “It’s the sound of the wind blowing through the bullet hole in your skull that I just made”
    I freakin love that.

    • @pergorofa3682
      @pergorofa3682 2 года назад +8

      Such a great line

    • @SSjago
      @SSjago Год назад +8

      Yeah and how he sounds a bit cheeky and pleased with himself for it. Total outlaw redneck menace.

    • @TheHarrisontemple
      @TheHarrisontemple 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@SSjago That's Possum for ya.

  • @jeffersonconnors4046
    @jeffersonconnors4046 7 лет назад +129

    crystal! hotter than a two dollar pistol!

  • @davidmiller2257
    @davidmiller2257 2 года назад +24

    No one will ever "Fill your shoes" Mr. Jones. RIP.

  • @Averagestoner
    @Averagestoner 4 года назад +51

    This song just makes me feel some type of way. Between his weathered voice and the amazing band in the background, especially the steel guitar.

  • @ryanmcjilton445
    @ryanmcjilton445 5 лет назад +42

    My 2 year old sons favorite artist is Mr George Jones. I have succeeded as a father. RIP Goat-Possum!!!

  • @samstevens4764
    @samstevens4764 12 лет назад +45

    This is by far the best cover I've ever heard of this.

  • @Ruggedystim
    @Ruggedystim 3 года назад +55

    Look at rusty smiling, that kid is resilient. If he had a catch phrase it would be "NO DADDY!" all defensive like

  • @mastershakeindahouse
    @mastershakeindahouse 7 лет назад +40

    The tribute at the end to Mr George Jones was magnificent, what a character, now every time I hear ol Possum, this is all I can think about.

  • @justinpetitt335
    @justinpetitt335 3 года назад +16

    This is the proper finale for a true legend.

  • @AddableStone13
    @AddableStone13 2 года назад +10

    George jones took his lawnmower to the liquor store after his wife hid the car keys

    • @southfloridaarcheryguy114
      @southfloridaarcheryguy114 5 месяцев назад

      His wife? His wife was fucking Tammy Wynette..!!! This is country music royalty we’re talking here…..

  • @shawnajohnson-forehand3931
    @shawnajohnson-forehand3931 4 года назад +27

    I’m walking down the aisle to this, barefoot....

  • @Ellenslife851
    @Ellenslife851 4 года назад +18

    A true legend rip George Jones

  • @coleschoenberger6807
    @coleschoenberger6807 4 года назад +16

    2020 and still legendary will still be in year 3000

  • @potatogoat
    @potatogoat 2 года назад +10

    This song makes me finally feel complete.
    It's a nice change

    • @spacepimpkevin1184
      @spacepimpkevin1184 2 года назад

      Right? I cant stop repeating it for that slick steel guitar.

  • @thecursor1
    @thecursor1 10 лет назад +28

    And that....is how a Possum goes out!

  • @rachaelfayex
    @rachaelfayex 11 лет назад +12

    Rest in peace no show jones , inspiration for a life time

  • @releasingendorphins
    @releasingendorphins 7 лет назад +14

    A great artist singing the theme of the best animated show! a perfect match!

  • @justincurtis8746
    @justincurtis8746 8 лет назад +101

    To have The Opossum perform for your show, the producers had to have felt honored. Many, including myself, consider him to be up there with George Strait and Conway Twitty.

    • @justinmyers614
      @justinmyers614 8 лет назад +34

      Up there with?! You mean way, way ahead of...

    • @justincurtis8746
      @justincurtis8746 8 лет назад +1

      I agree, brother. Sadly, there are folks who beg to differ.

    • @kevinzavala6834
      @kevinzavala6834 8 лет назад +7

      i dont even listen to strait or twitty , hank sr ,jimmie rodgers,and bob wills are the kings of old

    • @49erfevah
      @49erfevah 7 лет назад +8

      There's Jones and Twitty and then there's Straight. Totally different ends of the spectrum.

    • @Shonuff42080
      @Shonuff42080 7 лет назад +2

      I think of Country music this Man is the first person that comes to mind,hands down in my humble opinion .

  • @shawnwhalen8314
    @shawnwhalen8314 3 года назад +9

    We need a album of Squidbilles cover tunes.. I'd buy it!

    • @FugginNugget
      @FugginNugget 2 года назад +1

      There is. "Squidbillies Double Platinum Gold" Released digitally, and in limited numbers of 33rpm LP.

  • @travishalford5223
    @travishalford5223 5 лет назад +12

    Girl you hear that whistle

  • @superdookie99
    @superdookie99 Год назад +2

    I'm fixin' to quit loving you today...classic country lyrics...

  • @MikeOxlong51
    @MikeOxlong51 8 лет назад +63

    this just blew my sumbitchin' min

  • @zora_noamflannery2548
    @zora_noamflannery2548 Год назад +2

    - How does this not get a Grammy? At least a nomination.

  • @Will_Taylor1776
    @Will_Taylor1776 2 года назад +2

    George Jones was a legend before this, hell of a last song.

  • @wolf.8996
    @wolf.8996 10 лет назад +33

    Rest in peace old man. :)

  • @soralover
    @soralover 3 года назад +6

    I'll ALWAYS LOVE YOU MISTER George Jones ✨☮️🎬🎭☯️✨ HEROES GET REMEMBERED... BUT LEGENDS NEVER DIE ✨🤝💋🌹✨

  • @harlanmcdiarmid
    @harlanmcdiarmid Год назад +5

    No show jones still has the devil waiting....

  • @IncognitoRedeye
    @IncognitoRedeye Год назад +3

    What a legend! Can't ask for a better pairing.

  • @jaenelle8760
    @jaenelle8760 6 лет назад +13

    so far there is 20 people on my take them with me list!

  • @bigbucksrgr8
    @bigbucksrgr8 3 года назад +2

    Then is one the greatest things I have found on RUclips in a while

    • @drewwilliams6898
      @drewwilliams6898 3 года назад

      then give this a try ruclips.net/video/hQETzFxOPns/видео.html

  • @vaughngordon1095
    @vaughngordon1095 Год назад

    This is absolute gold.
    Mister Jones may have stopped loving her today but his music made the undying legend of real country songs beautiful forever.

  • @dillonlabella4980
    @dillonlabella4980 9 лет назад +8

    Best version of this song!!!! Love you Possum!

  • @patricksample7539
    @patricksample7539 Год назад +2

    Girl, you hear that whistle

  • @asare240
    @asare240 4 года назад +3

    GIRL YOU HEAR THAT WHISTLE
    ITS THE SOUND OF THE WIND BLOWIN THROUGH THAT BULLET HOLE IN YER SKULL THAT I JUST MADE

  • @viewer54322
    @viewer54322 3 года назад +2

    whose gonna fill their shoes?

  • @sadandalonearemysafewords2740
    @sadandalonearemysafewords2740 4 месяца назад

    That picture is probably the happiest I’ve ever seen the cuyler family

  • @JadenMathis
    @JadenMathis 22 дня назад

    I’m obsessed with this

  • @abraxas9340
    @abraxas9340 Год назад +1

    God Bless George Jones

  • @ethanalexander9708
    @ethanalexander9708 4 года назад +2

    Love George Jones and this song and squidbillies

  • @randybobandy4801
    @randybobandy4801 11 лет назад +3

    RIP George Jones.

  • @marcocortez6154
    @marcocortez6154 2 года назад +5

    My ex fiancée ‘s name is Crystal I fucking love this song!!! Thank you George Jones 😁👍

  • @jacobcasmus1882
    @jacobcasmus1882 Год назад +1

    Jah bless George Jones! May he Rest in Peace!

  • @georgew.spradlin8333
    @georgew.spradlin8333 2 года назад +1

    Just now finding this and love it!!

  • @RedBeardGraphics
    @RedBeardGraphics 12 лет назад +3

    this is the best thing ever, why does it not have more views?

  • @irishdogclock
    @irishdogclock 2 года назад +1

    Boy, don't this sum it all up.

  • @justinwood1877
    @justinwood1877 5 лет назад +11

    Did they ever release an album with this on it? I need this song!!! Squids for life!

    • @noahkillough2840
      @noahkillough2840 5 лет назад +6

      Adult Swim released a promotional vinyl for squidbillies with this track on it, it was giveaway only but you can find it on Ebay or Discogs

  • @LemThurdy420
    @LemThurdy420 10 лет назад +4

    RIP great guy

  • @Ghostalker92
    @Ghostalker92 11 лет назад +5

    RIP Possum

  • @spacepimpkevin1184
    @spacepimpkevin1184 2 года назад +11

    I just love the instrumental in this, are there any songs/country artists that have a sound similar to this track?

    • @FugginNugget
      @FugginNugget 2 года назад +5

      There's Jones himself, you might also like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Porter Wagoner, if you're wanting more country like this.

    • @spacepimpkevin1184
      @spacepimpkevin1184 2 года назад

      @@FugginNugget you're the good one. Thanks man.

    • @churchvan
      @churchvan 2 года назад

      Listen to Sturgill Simpson!

    • @joehighsmith2951
      @joehighsmith2951 Год назад

      Late reply, outlaw country from the early 70s to mid 80s. Many country artists had upbeat bluesy beats, one of our favs is jerry reed : cried oil blues

    • @ganglabesh
      @ganglabesh Год назад

      unknown hinson, hank III, captain klegg and the night creatures, nick 13

  • @lordvonlord
    @lordvonlord Год назад

    Thank you old man.

  • @HoneyMike
    @HoneyMike 12 лет назад

    I totally agree, I always have to hear it twice

  • @SmEiF-
    @SmEiF- 7 месяцев назад

    Ppl shocked he done this.
    It's a billy shaver cover. Of course he done it. As a country singer If you got asked to do a billy song ya said fk yea

  • @emeriusjones
    @emeriusjones Год назад +2

    The Possum is ETERNAL

  • @robertnewman4072
    @robertnewman4072 2 года назад +1

    Class

  • @user-qm9ux2dz5r
    @user-qm9ux2dz5r 3 года назад +1

    Wish this was longer

  • @timothybalentine3550
    @timothybalentine3550 2 года назад

    Now we can continue

  • @laughanmaughan
    @laughanmaughan 6 лет назад +3

    Warrior Man

  • @hatffan321
    @hatffan321 6 лет назад +3

    goddamn that was beautiful.

  • @davidhill5618
    @davidhill5618 4 года назад +1

    Every year when I mail off my Georgia 500 Form and Check to the Revenue Department, I weep with joy for the good works our abatements have wrought

  • @CornelioLazarus-sg4gx
    @CornelioLazarus-sg4gx 4 месяца назад

    For some reason Lil looks the most normal here. While everyone else still looks freaky. She fitted more with them in her her regular appearance.

  • @chelfa2029
    @chelfa2029 12 лет назад +5

    It was a Massacre...

  • @coCoRaWk
    @coCoRaWk 4 месяца назад

    Play this in my funeral

  • @MadMazov
    @MadMazov 11 лет назад +1

    Great voice thanks for the upload

  • @bigbigarchive
    @bigbigarchive Месяц назад

    I wish this was in the finale

  • @shadowking1380
    @shadowking1380 8 лет назад +6

    Freaking perfect for one of the best shows adult swims got going

  • @kristys9719
    @kristys9719 5 лет назад +2

    Omg never heard that one before💖💖💖was awesome

  • @tomclark5546
    @tomclark5546 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome

  • @eddiemurder5676
    @eddiemurder5676 5 лет назад

    My favorite.

  • @nickfranklin717
    @nickfranklin717 Год назад +1

    The awesome possum peoplezzzz!!!!!! Woooooohhhh!!!!!!!

  • @anthonypuzyn3403
    @anthonypuzyn3403 8 лет назад +1

    Excellent

  • @retaliaterguitar2
    @retaliaterguitar2 3 года назад +3

    Hey Jon, well as you can see my wife is pretty cross at me. So if you don't mind I'm gonna excuse myself, lock myself in my bedroom and get drunk.
    - George Jones

  • @UnclePhil2k
    @UnclePhil2k 11 лет назад +1

    Sooooooooooo. Much. EPIC.

  • @BNK2442
    @BNK2442 10 месяцев назад

    "My dreams are all dead and buried,
    Sometimes I wish the sun would just explode,
    When God comes and calls me to his kingdom,
    I'll take all you sons a' bitches when I go," Reletable

  • @zacharyhinson689
    @zacharyhinson689 9 месяцев назад

    That's a fucking legend

  • @nathanhill2044
    @nathanhill2044 6 лет назад +1

    Chart topper

  • @itsNAGOLS
    @itsNAGOLS 7 лет назад

    heck yeahs. rip ladies choice aka white lighting !!!! G.Jones.

  • @kylepeterson5377
    @kylepeterson5377 4 года назад

    That's fantastic!

  • @SonicTheGoonhog
    @SonicTheGoonhog 7 лет назад +1

    He took a lot of people.when he went so sad

  • @ibtaba
    @ibtaba Год назад

    George has no chill

  • @zacharyhinson689
    @zacharyhinson689 8 месяцев назад

    The squidbillies reminds me of life in the Marine Corps

  • @Ghostalker92
    @Ghostalker92 11 лет назад +2

    She run off and took our only chicken ;)

  • @shawnferguson6398
    @shawnferguson6398 3 года назад +1

    Hold up....y’all telling me that this actually IS George Jones?

  • @bobbycormier4011
    @bobbycormier4011 9 лет назад +11

    Hey im canadien
    George Jones still rocks Rip Mr Jones

  • @garrettcarmichael1119
    @garrettcarmichael1119 8 лет назад +1

    You rock!!!

  • @TimeLord675
    @TimeLord675 3 года назад

    Oh my god, that's really George Jones?

  • @pamsnodgrass2261
    @pamsnodgrass2261 3 года назад

    I adore this cartoon BUT ADULT SWIM NEVER PLAYS IT ANYMORE WHY WHY WHY WHY NOT ?? ???? GREAT SHOW GREAT MUSIC..ONE OF A KIND ORIGINAL...PLZ PLAY IT PLZ PLZ PLZ

  • @xhawkusmc
    @xhawkusmc 11 лет назад +2

    let me know if you find it man! ive been looking for years, theres a few amature takes, but id like to know where the hell the original is... in complete form.

  • @TheBenedict253
    @TheBenedict253 12 лет назад +1

    Nobody does it like the ole possum!

  • @LibertyFirst1789
    @LibertyFirst1789 4 года назад +4

    Back before Squidbillies got "woke."

  • @masoncooler3
    @masoncooler3 7 лет назад +3

    I've listened to G J since 1964 you can say and think what you want just doesn't sound like George to me if it is musta been a bad day

    • @brianschulz3667
      @brianschulz3667 7 лет назад +1

      What kind of speakers you using????,

    • @nicholsjoshua15
      @nicholsjoshua15 7 лет назад

      He's acting drunk.

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack 7 лет назад +10

      Maybe because he was 80 years old and sick when he recorded this. He died a year after this was recorded.

  • @dsldrvr69
    @dsldrvr69 5 лет назад +1

    dadgum ! 🤠🍻

  • @EJAXK13
    @EJAXK13 10 лет назад +3

    My turn!