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.
Why this album works
The title track became a signature song for Jones, reflecting on the legacy of country music icons and resonating deeply within the genre's community. The album reached No. 3 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, solidifying Jones's place as a leading figure in country music during the 1980s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo storytelling heartfelt emotional resonance nostalgic reflections on love
- 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
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes Standout 3:16
- 2 Just When Standout 3:12
- 3 The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song) Standout 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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