You Oughta Be Here with Me cover

You Oughta Be Here with Me

George Jones · 1990

33 min · 10 tracks · country

A heartfelt blend of traditional country storytelling and soulful melodies that resonate with emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling with depth
  • for late-night introspection
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'You Oughta Be Here with Me' was released in 1990, George Jones was a seasoned artist, having established himself as a country music icon. This album came after his critically acclaimed 1980s resurgence, marked by hits such as 'He Stopped Loving Her Today', solidifying his status during a period of artistic reflection and growth.
Stylistic neighbors
Merle Haggard· Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hell Stays Open (All Night Long) 3:34
  • 2 You Oughta Be Here With Me 4:17
  • 3 Somebody Always Paints the Wall 3:23
  • 4 I Sleep Just Like a Baby 3:32
  • 5 Someone That You Used to Know 3:32
  • 6 I Want to Grow Old With You 2:56
  • 7 Cold Day in December 3:13
  • 8 Six Foot Deep, Six Foot Down 2:38
  • 9 If the World Don’t End Tomorrow 2:43
  • 10 Ol’ Red 3:29

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