Anniversary – 10 Years of Hits
George Jones · 1982
63 min · 22 tracks · country
A heartfelt collection of melancholic country ballads infused with George Jones' soul-stirring vocals and storytelling prowess.
Why this album works
'Anniversary – 10 Years of Hits' is notable for its commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album not only highlights Jones’ prolific output but also contributed to his enduring influence on country music, solidifying his status as a key figure in the genre during the early '80s.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling through nostalgia steady pacing for reflective moments melancholic themes of love lost
- Context
- Released on October 30, 1982, 'Anniversary – 10 Years of Hits' marked a significant moment in George Jones' career as it celebrated his decade-long legacy in country music. This compilation brought together some of his most beloved tracks, showcasing his evolution as an artist during a time when he was establishing himself as one of the genre's finest vocalists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Can Make It 2:09
- 2 Loving You Could Never Be Better 3:10
- 3 A Picture of Me (Without You) 2:36
- 4 What My Woman Can’t Do 2:38
- 5 Nothing Ever Hurt Me (Half as Bad as Losing You) 2:23
- 6 Once You’ve Had the Best 2:42
- 7 Her Name Is… 2:21
- 8 Old King Kong 2:20
- 9 Bartender Blues Standout 3:47
- 10 I’ll Just Take It Out in Love 3:12
- 11 Someday My Day Will Come 2:35
- 12 The Grand Tour Standout 3:09
- 13 The Door 2:43
- 14 These Days (I Barely Get By) 3:04
- 15 Memories of Us 3:16
- 16 The Battle 2:45
- 17 He Stopped Loving Her Today Standout 3:19
- 18 I’m Not Ready Yet 3:01
- 19 If Drinkin’ Don’t Kill Me (Her Memory Will) 3:12
- 20 Good Ones and Bad Ones 2:48
- 21 Still Doin’ Time 2:51
- 22 Same Ole Me 2:52
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