Wine Colored Roses cover

Released 40 years ago

Wine Colored Roses

George Jones · 1986

29 min · 10 tracks · country

A rich tapestry of sorrowful ballads woven with George Jones's unmistakable, emotional voice.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional flow
  • sorrowful ballads for reflection
  • heartfelt storytelling in order
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • want lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Wine Colored Roses' was released in 1986, George Jones was already a well-established figure in country music, known for his unique vocal style and troubled personal life. This album followed his commercial peak in the early 1980s, showcasing his ability to deliver poignant narratives amidst a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wine Colored Roses 3:17
  • 2 I Turn to You 2:36
  • 3 The Right Left Hand 3:13
  • 4 Don’t Leave Without Taking Your Silver 2:42
  • 5 The Very Best of Me 2:58
  • 6 Hopelessly Yours 2:40
  • 7 You Never Looked That Good When You Were Mine 2:33
  • 8 If Only Your Eyes Could Lie 3:06
  • 9 Ol’ Frank 2:45
  • 10 These Old Eyes Have Seen It All 3:50

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