Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes cover

Released 41 years ago this August

Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes

George Jones · 1985

29 min · 10 tracks · country

A heartfelt blend of traditional country storytelling and emotional resonance, woven with George Jones's iconic voice.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling
  • heartfelt emotional resonance
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • easily digestible track lengths

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes' marked George Jones's return to prominence following a period of personal struggles and career fluctuations. This album followed his earlier work, 'I Am What I Am,' which was pivotal in revitalizing his career after years of substance abuse that impacted his music and public image.
Stylistic neighbors
Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes 3:16
  • 2 Just When 3:12
  • 3 The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) 2:30
  • 4 If I Painted a Picture 2:47
  • 5 If You Can Touch Her at All 3:28
  • 6 Somebody Wants Me Out of the Way 3:18
  • 7 A Whole Lot of Trouble for You 2:17
  • 8 If Only You’d Love Me Again 3:00
  • 9 Call the Wrecker for My Heart 2:56
  • 10 That’s Good—That’s Bad 3:03

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