50 Years of Hits
George Jones · 2004
150 min · 50 tracks · country
A heartfelt collection of classic country ballads and honky-tonk anthems that showcase George Jones's iconic voice.
Why this album works
'50 Years of Hits' is significant for its comprehensive representation of Jones's illustrious career, featuring songs that have shaped country music. The album achieved commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and solidifying Jones's status as a legend. Its release also reignited interest in traditional country sounds during a time when the genre was becoming increasingly pop-oriented.
- Best for
- steady flow for road trips nostalgic reflections on love heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- By 2004, George Jones was a revered figure in country music, celebrating over five decades of impactful contributions. '50 Years of Hits' marked a significant retrospective in his career, encapsulating his evolution as an artist from his early chart-toppers to later poignant ballads. This release came after a period of personal tumult, emphasizing his resilience and lasting influence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Why Baby Why 2:16
- 2 Just One More 2:42
- 3 Tall, Tall Trees 2:27
- 4 Color of the Blues 2:50
- 5 White Lightning 2:46
- 6 Window Up Above 2:34
- 7 Tender Years 2:23
- 8 She Thinks I Still Care 2:35
- 9 You Comb Her Hair 2:41
- 10 The Race Is On 2:07
- 11 We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds 2:40
- 12 Still Doin’ Time 2:50
- 13 Walk Through This World With Me 2:26
- 14 She’s Mine 3:02
- 15 I’ll Share My World With You 2:48
- 16 A Good Year for the Roses 3:38
- 17 Take Me 2:20
Disc 2
- 1 A Picture of Me (Without You) 2:31
- 2 Once You’ve Had the Best 2:38
- 3 The Grand Tour Standout 3:05
- 4 These Days I Barely Get By 3:01
- 5 Her Name Is 2:19
- 6 Near You 2:21
- 7 Bartender’s Blues 3:46
- 8 Night Life 3:42
- 9 He Stopped Loving Her Today Standout 3:17
- 10 Yesterday’s Wine 3:14
- 11 Same Ole Me 2:52
- 12 I Always Get Lucky With You 3:18
- 13 She’s My Rock 2:27
- 14 Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes 3:17
- 15 The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) 2:30
- 16 The Right Left Hand 3:15
- 17 Radio Lover 3:26
Disc 3
- 1 I’m a One Woman Man 2:16
- 2 A Few Ole Country Boys 3:38
- 3 You Couldn’t Get the Picture 3:35
- 4 Finally Friday 2:44
- 5 I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair 2:48
- 6 High‐Tech Redneck 2:27
- 7 One 4:07
- 8 I Must Have Done Something Bad 3:19
- 9 When Did You Stop Loving Me 3:43
- 10 Wild Irish Rose 4:39
- 11 Choices Standout 3:25
- 12 The Cold Hard Truth 4:07
- 13 Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?) 3:03
- 14 50,000 Names 3:50
- 15 I Got Everything 3:14
- 16 Amazing Grace 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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