No fancy light show...no dancing girls...no auto-tune...just a great country voice and a great story everyone can relate to. The 'ol Possum was truly one of the legends and is missed everyday. The 'new' country artists should take a listen to this to hear what a country song is all about !
As a child i grew up hearing my nana play George Jones. Im now 32 playing his music, my 10 yr old son know George Jones music very well. King of country music forever
Me too , but what else is he saying right after that ??? I hear Tammy ....... can't make it out. I see your post many many years ago, lol still listening to George and Tammy 2023❣️
as I sit listening to Jones, it occurs to me there's no one can sing drunk man songs that speak to your soul like George Jones. he'll live on forever thanks to RUclips
+Martin Ward you are 100%correct!! I couldn't begin to tell you what is being played on country radio today, I don't watch the awards shows anymore and that is really sad. George Jones can talk a song better than any body these days can sing a song!!
He’s the most amazing country singer, but the pain in his eyes in undeniable.... RIP to the true King of Country hope you found peace and happiness in Heaven🤍
Man, really, i appreciate, and with the due respect i enjoy so much that are young, and beautiful girls and so many people that i didn't knew that liked George, I'm not saying this to be a simp, but really, I really appreciate, because I'm Brazilian, and I know every George 's music and I know that he's my favorite singer and i recommend him to everyone. I'm proud to have such this taste like you
Anyone here in 2020 still feeling it!,???lol I was born in 91. but I should’ve been born sooner learned of the possum late but not too late R.I.P Mr.Jones God bless You sir!
@@nativejuicevapors willie nelson/ boxcar willie theres tons of old country singers, who sing with their hearts/ minds an life long lessons turned into musical stories
"The whole neighborhood knows I'm home drunk again" damn isn't this the sad truth in alot of our lives. Still gonna keep doing it but damn, how accurate Jones is in his songwriting is insane.
My #1 favorite country singer. When my daughter was a tiny baby and she'd wake up in the middle of the night, I'd give her a bottle of milk, and rock her in my arms in the rocking chair and we'd listen to George Jones!
A lot of the old country greats could sing a drinking song, but none sang them like George. That's because he lived it every day for much of his life. It was autobiographical. It makes me think back to that story of him on the riding lawn mower. Too bad he had to go (die, I mean - not to the liquor store on the mower). Willie's the only one left.
I'm so glad to see George smile when he mentions Tammy's name, I know he's been to hell and back, BUT at least he came back , intact with his humor, smile, (I love that smile) and a love for Tammy still in his heart.... Thank you George Jones for singing for US. GOD BLESS
Don't get any better than this! George on top of his game, has the audience in the palm of his hands. George left us over four years ago, but these videos never get old.
I grew up with the best era of Country Music. What a great childhood! I think he actually apologized for singing "Tammy's memory will" at the end. But actually, everybody loved the live improv.
when my grandmother died and then my grandpa , my best friend my dog died i went through very rough times with Alcohol because i felt like there was nothing that could help me and felt my life was falling about day by day then i listened to George Jones and it helped a ton then i guess god and Jesus knew that the way i was heading was not good and gave me hope with a dream saying they are in a better place now don't be sad it's gonna be alright but only if you try and give up. a dream i will never forget.
I pretty much had a similar experience. My wife died Christmas day 2015 at the age of 45. I was there too and although part of me died with her I listened to this song and saw myself and where I was going. I struggled and am slowly healing.
audrey aldwinckle Hope you are still fighting Audrey; hang in there and whispering prayers for your healing, ISAIAH 53:4-5...He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and by his stripes we are healed! AMEN
+audrey aldwinckle Chemo is like kamikaze on the body(there really is no need for it) instead Go to Frankfurt Germany and get treated by naturopathic methods DMSO and Dioxychlor. The methods are as natural as a sugar free diet, living in an oxygen rich environment(s) to kill off the cancer, and plenty of organic fruits and vegetables as medicine and so on. If I could afford it I would take my mom there.
+david turbo He was well known for never having to warm up before a show or a recording. He would rock up, lay down a blazing track, then fuck off on his lawnmower. Drunk.
George Jones has a voice as smooth as Kentucky bourbon, and words as heartbreaking as the stories of the poor souls who have taken comfort in them both. And God i know i'm one.
Sorry fellas. Ol hank sr has the most powerful voice in music history. Hearing songs like I saw the light, Cold cold heart, I'm so lonesome can just capture time and feeling when Ol hank sings those songs. Such a shame he was only 29. God only knows what Hank would've done if he lived a long strong life.
The G.O.A.T. He sings this so well you can visualize every moment. Like reading a great book or watching a classic movie. He did that for ever song he sang. Ain’t no modern country crap here folks!
On one of his shows George said no matter how many time he sings the same song, it will be different. This is the absolute best version of, "If Drinking Don't Kill me" in my opinion. He is superb in his voice, the words just rolling out of that fabulous voice!
rest in peace. this song is for me and my granny. its true. god bless you george jones for leaving us with such great music. bless you with the angels.
One Of Finest Examples of true county singing.. Wish it was still the same. Not too many new country singers and songs can live up to this, especially live singing...
this is clearly the best of the best of country music. It just don't get better than this. Best we get it while we can. Jones is the finest of the roots of country music. He has a special place with us here at the Green River Bar in Daniel, Wyoming!!!!
This is the best version of this song i've heard ,George was feeling every word, I love to hear real country music like him and Merle thanks for posting
FOLKS THIS IS REAL COUNTRY MUSIC! NOTHING BEATS THE POSSUM! RIP MR JONES! 🙏WHO IS STILL LISTENING TO THE GOOD STUFF IN 2024?👍🎵
daily !!!!!!!
2023 still listening!! ❤
@@deborahbrummet8613 💜👍
I listen To George Everytime i sit outside in the mornings with my coffee👍❤️🎶☕️
Me 🏴🎤🎻🪕
Simply the best voice to ever sing country music
The MASTER at work. What a gift he was to country music. God Bless you George.
Tried seeing him 2x in concert but he never made it...."NO SHOW" George was popular for that :( Still loved his music.
Got to see this man with my mother in Austin in 2008. God rest both of their souls. George Jones was a real one.
You become a country fan when you have lived enough life to truly understand country music
U look like a potato
Potato with sunglasses
No fancy light show...no dancing girls...no auto-tune...just a great country voice and a great story everyone can relate to. The 'ol Possum was truly one of the legends and is missed everyday. The 'new' country artists should take a listen to this to hear what a country song is all about !
His voice ruled he didn't need nothing else!
No body will ever come close to the shear greatness of this man. He lived the songs he sang. One of the greatest vocalists across any genre of music.
Spot On
Top shelf 😢
Sheer greatness, too. 😉
100% agree
As a child i grew up hearing my nana play George Jones. Im now 32 playing his music, my 10 yr old son know George Jones music very well. King of country music forever
George loves watching the audience enjoy the song.
Hi Sherry 💐💐
I love how he says "tammy's memory will" at the end
Me too , but what else is he saying right after that ??? I hear Tammy ....... can't make it out. I see your post many many years ago, lol still listening to George and Tammy 2023❣️
@@heidimartrano9677Tammy’s memory will…..
as I sit listening to Jones, it occurs to me there's no one can sing drunk man songs that speak to your soul like George Jones. he'll live on forever thanks to RUclips
thank God for youtube!! this crap they play on radio is NOT Country!!!
+dinamariepope it's tragic man. the absolute twangy shit they try to pass off now as country music is embarrassing and doesn't speak to me at all
+Martin Ward you are 100%correct!! I couldn't begin to tell you what is being played on country radio today, I don't watch the awards shows anymore and that is really sad. George Jones can talk a song better than any body these days can sing a song!!
+Martin Ward Amen to that. It's all bullshit today, they don't have real heart or have even lived the sorrow and pain.*
+lilli stern I was Wat hang the country try charts the other day, was all bullshit, pop riddled and autotoned...
Did he ever sing the same song the same way twice ? His phrasing changed every time, the greatest voice on the country planet
It's only the same if you listen to the same recording twice!! Lol
I AM A SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN, GEORGE JONES THE BEST EVER!!!
LOVE HIM FOR EVER!!!!
BETSIE
I like him but no one beat Charley Pride's voice ;)
He’s the most amazing country singer, but the pain in his eyes in undeniable.... RIP to the true King of Country hope you found peace and happiness in Heaven🤍
You know damn well he did singin that great gig in the sky
😊
Man, really, i appreciate, and with the due respect i enjoy so much that are young, and beautiful girls and so many people that i didn't knew that liked George, I'm not saying this to be a simp, but really, I really appreciate, because I'm Brazilian, and I know every George 's music and I know that he's my favorite singer and i recommend him to everyone. I'm proud to have such this taste like you
George Jones was so damn enchanting he had crowds in the palm of his hand. Consummate showman. Amazing everything.
He makes you believe every single word...wow...what a performance.
Anyone here in 2020 still feeling it!,???lol I was born in 91. but I should’ve been born sooner learned of the possum late but not too late R.I.P Mr.Jones God bless You sir!
2023💕💕💕😢😢😢RIP George and Tammy
still here in 2024
"If drinking don't kill me, Tammy's memory will. *whisper* I think they already have."
Thank you for that ending , I've been trying to figure this out for years ssssssssss!!!!😊
George Jones is the best country singer I have ever heard. He is my favorite.
There’s no better
@@nativejuicevapors willie nelson/ boxcar willie theres tons of old country singers, who sing with their hearts/ minds an life long lessons turned into musical stories
Him and Hank Sr.
George Jones is country music ❤️
No show jones is country
"The whole neighborhood knows I'm home drunk again" damn isn't this the sad truth in alot of our lives. Still gonna keep doing it but damn, how accurate Jones is in his songwriting is insane.
george's twang is just hypnotic
Seemingly Johnny Cash was once asked who had the best voice in country music, he looked at the reporter and said "You mean apart from George Jones?"
George and Hank Sr hold that title. I can't choose between but damn them boys could sing and make you feel every word
@@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009 You got that right!
Nahhh Charley Pride beat them all !!
@@cyrfrederic3363 funny
My #1 favorite country singer. When my daughter was a tiny baby and she'd wake up in the middle of the night, I'd give her a bottle of milk, and rock her in my arms in the rocking chair and we'd listen to George Jones!
Me too!
Recently rewatched his 50 year tribute they had some great singers on there singing but none made you feel the emotions like George Jones.
I can listen to his George Jones, music all day -n- night. I always loved George Jones, he will live forever in my heart..thanks to RUclips..
A lot of the old country greats could sing a drinking song, but none sang them like George. That's because he lived it every day for much of his life. It was autobiographical. It makes me think back to that story of him on the riding lawn mower. Too bad he had to go (die, I mean - not to the liquor store on the mower). Willie's the only one left.
The greatest country singer EVER !
I'm so glad to see George smile when he mentions Tammy's name, I know he's been to hell and back, BUT at least he came back , intact with his humor, smile, (I love that smile) and a love for Tammy still in his heart.... Thank you George Jones for singing for US. GOD BLESS
Most honest voice I have ever heard. George lays it all out there.
Don't get any better than this! George on top of his game, has the audience in the palm of his hands. George left us over four years ago, but these videos never get old.
I grew up with the best era of Country Music. What a great childhood! I think he actually apologized for singing "Tammy's memory will" at the end. But actually, everybody loved the live improv.
when my grandmother died and then my grandpa , my best friend my dog died i went through very rough times with Alcohol because i felt like there was nothing that could help me and felt my life was falling about day by day then i listened to George Jones and it helped a ton then i guess god and Jesus knew that the way i was heading was not good and gave me hope with a dream saying they are in a better place now don't be sad it's gonna be alright but only if you try and give up. a dream i will never forget.
I pretty much had a similar experience. My wife died Christmas day 2015 at the age of 45. I was there too and although part of me died with her I listened to this song and saw myself and where I was going. I struggled and am slowly healing.
tim hewitt sorry to hear that man
I quit drinking, smoking and have battled cancer for 23 yrs. Start radiation Dec 1 - 14 for throat cancer. But I need Geo Jones.
wow i hope your okay sorry to hear that :(
been there myself-stay strong-peace to you
audrey aldwinckle Hope you are still fighting Audrey; hang in there and whispering prayers for your healing, ISAIAH 53:4-5...He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and by his stripes we are healed! AMEN
+audrey aldwinckle Chemo is like kamikaze on the body(there really is no need for it) instead Go to Frankfurt Germany and get treated by naturopathic methods DMSO and Dioxychlor. The methods are as natural as a sugar free diet, living in an oxygen rich environment(s) to kill off the cancer, and plenty of organic fruits and vegetables as medicine and so on. If I could afford it I would take my mom there.
Did you make it bud?
George really sounds awesome, damn his voice is really on point at this concert.
david turbo he was in tune and maybe Sober..lol...
+Tina Pope Good one.
+Tina Pope nope his eyes were watery he was lit 😃
+david turbo He was well known for never having to warm up before a show or a recording. He would rock up, lay down a blazing track, then fuck off on his lawnmower. Drunk.
+david turbo he may have done him a line of cocaine but he was not drunk here at this concert!! Long live the king
GEORGE JONES Best country music will be. With George singing no one replace George Jones way singing country he s real thing
A treasure. This is country music.
Can never get enough of George.we are all going to miss him.
I miss ole George everyday
Still listening to George 😂
Jones A legend that will never be equaled or duplicated Haggard & Jones forever! RIP George
He wasn’t on the radio when I was a kid but I was raised on this music and I’m proud of it
My king of Country! No one can ever fill his shoes! RIP
The greatest country singer to EVER take a breath!!
George is ONE OF A KIND. There will NEVER be another possum.
George Jones has a voice as smooth as Kentucky bourbon, and words as heartbreaking as the stories of the poor souls who have taken comfort in them both. And God i know i'm one.
This man throws his heart, body, and soul in every word! He will never be duplicated! He tears your heart out when he siiiiiiiiiinnnnnngs!
freaking great. nobody, I mean nobody could sing this like my favorite George Jones
This was probably one of the few times George sang this song sober. No one could bend the notes like him. R.I.P. Possum!
He wasn't sober they put the stool out there for him but he was not too intoxicated
I don't care what genre of music NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE has a better voice the ole George !!! RIP George life ain't the same without ya
truth!!!!!
Sinatra will forever be number 1
JOSHUA TORRES good but not the best! Sinatra doesnt scratch this surface! Jones is the best! Even Sinatra idolized him 😳
I can think of a few that have come close but even they couldn't top George's vocals. Not only in country music but in but any genre.
Sorry fellas. Ol hank sr has the most powerful voice in music history. Hearing songs like I saw the light, Cold cold heart, I'm so lonesome can just capture time and feeling when Ol hank sings those songs. Such a shame he was only 29. God only knows what Hank would've done if he lived a long strong life.
Good bye, George and thank you for making music for the "rest of us"
The Best Of All Times, And Nobody Will Ever Come Close To The Way He Interpreted Those Beautiful Songs, R.I.P., Mr. Jones.
Nobody can sing like George
George sure knew how a man feels when he's hurtin !!!
There is only one George Jones He is by far the best and country music will always be better because of him.
Very True
What a voice.......🎤 This man could sing the phone book and make it sound good🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
George throws his entire body into singing this song. His voice was a gift from God.
It couldnt possibly get any better than this.
a total unique legend with a voice that could never be equalled
True the greatest singer ever love you george RIP.
R.I.P.George, you will never be forgotten
Hi Breidge 💐💐
love it when he says Tammys memory will....jones is a songs best friend.
I agree, the ending adds even more to this live version , it belongs to him. It's still one of my favorite songs, live or recorded.
The G.O.A.T. He sings this so well you can visualize every moment. Like reading a great book or watching a classic movie. He did that for ever song he sang. Ain’t no modern country crap here folks!
Great news i live in Ireland and it was on Irish radio that he was in hospital thank you for letting me know love George he is the greatest.
I grew up listening to Jones. George, you will be missed greatly, but remembered often.
I love all of George Jone songs. Nobody will ever fill his shoes. He’s one of a kind.
Hi Patricia 💐💐
Only 1 Jones, & 1 Tammy👍🎶♥️♥️
It really speaks to YOUR SOUL !!
True he was the greatest miss him every day RIP George.
George sure did love Tammy the greatest country singer ever no one will fill this mans shoes.
One of the best! Drunk or not he nailed it
This has got to be one of the best live performances I've ever seen. Simply amazing. This was perfect.
And thats for sure the greatest ever. RIP George.
On one of his shows George said no matter how many time he sings the same song, it will be different. This is the absolute best version of, "If Drinking Don't Kill me" in my opinion. He is superb in his voice, the words just rolling out of that fabulous voice!
I only wish George could have made a tune a day and it still would not be enough to fill my need to hear more by him , sigh, sniff and sob .
Love how he personalized it...."Jones is home drunk again" Sing u r the BEST!
George Can Sing Country From The Heart Rip
This is COUNTRY. HE WAS THE BOMB 😢❤
Songs straight from the heart! We all relate whether or not we "drink".
Played george at my grandmother's funeral. Everlasting love for country music cause of her RIP
rest in peace. this song is for me and my granny. its true. god bless you george jones for leaving us with such great music. bless you with the angels.
There will never be another george jones what a legend, and a real icon, rip georgr, youve earned it possum.
nobody done it like ole george
Legend in every sense of the word!
One Of Finest Examples of true county singing.. Wish it was still the same. Not too many new country singers and songs can live up to this, especially live singing...
Pure country gold! George Jones could sing the telephone book and it would be worth listening to!!
George Jones: a national treasure. And there will never be another one...
That is by far one of the best performances of this song.
The name George Jones says it all
King of Country! His music is timeless.
this is clearly the best of the best of country music. It just don't get better than this. Best we get it while we can. Jones is the finest of the roots of country music. He has a special place with us here at the Green River Bar in Daniel, Wyoming!!!!
Live is even better.. legend.
If Drink don't kill me then Tammy's memory will!
I have been listening to ole George for over 30 years and his music never gets old. He is the king of country and the king of tears.
audiences applause lots of singers...the difference with george is they just cant wait until song is over....
if i ever get a chance to see/ hear him sing live, that will be amazing, the best raw, country artist of all time
This is what country music is all about
My sentiments exactly George. Love ya man
I was looking for this one, with the Tammy line...
I watched it live back in the day. Awesome !
Thanks
What did George say at the very end after he said, "Tammy's memory will."
Exactly !!!! I've been trying to figure this out for years , lolllll
@@heidimartrano9677 You'd need a team of specialists and a NASA computer to figure that out..
Love his voice. Great Country Music.
This is the best version of this song i've heard ,George was feeling every word, I love to hear real country music like him and Merle thanks for posting