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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for road trips
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
  • warm background for gatherings
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party music
  • prefer lengthy experimental pieces

Where this album fits

Career 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
Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash

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 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 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 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

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