George Jones He Stopped Loving Her Today Reaction

[@jerrypemberton3858]

My dad always liked this song. As my dad was on his death bed, I asked him if he wanted me to do anything for him. He said " Tell Betty that I love her, I always have." That was the last thing he ever said to me. At the point of his death my mom and dad had been divorced for almost 30 years. He loved her till the end. So, yes this song means a lot to me.

[@kentjensen4504]

That means your Dad made true love the victor. Good man.

[@vcat8136]

Ok your comment made me cry AGAIN! May your father Rest In Peace! 🙏❤️

[@austindenotter19]

Holy fuck!

[@alanmosley9454]

Sad but beautiful

[@seanmullins4118]

I just broke down man. My dad died in my arms and my mom was standing behind me holding us as he passed. They had been divorced for over 10 years. I was 16.

[@junegirl45]

George Jones recording of this song is one of the best songs, not just country, but SONGS ever written. And George has the perfect voice for it. It's the cry in his voice that makes it sound so good.

[@kindune2112]

"If we could all sing like we wanted to, we'd all sound like George Jones."---Waylon Jennings

[@sandrabutterflykisses9638]

keith douglas yep

[@judywinfree7041]

Yes!

[@bobbyhaley9161]

Respectfully, if I had the choice I'd sing like waylon

[@No1KCfan6]

@@bobbyhaley9161 my mother's favorite male vocalist is waylon.

[@wheelmanstan]

@sagrzmnky1972 great show

[@jefferycordes2505]

Its more like Randy Travis had some George Jones in his voice.

[@frankiebowie6174]

Yes, George has been imitated by quite a few C/W male vocalists. Interesting fact: when George started out busking on the streets of Beaumont, he was imitating Hank Williams. Thank goodness he grew out of that. 😊 Edit: I don’t mean there’s anything wrong with sounding like Hank Williams by the way. But he’s unique- and so’s George!

[@williammills8953]

Alan jackson did a duet with George Jones. A good year for the roses. Check that song out.

[@johngilbanni6385]

There’s a documentary about country music called ‘Lost Highway’ here on KZbin. Randy Travis is quoted as saying ‘My favorite singers of all time have always, and always will be - Merle Haggard, George Jones, Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams Sr’. Forgot about Vince Gill speaking at Mr Jones’s funeral when the producer stopped him in an early recording session and told him ‘We already have George Jones’. He was an influence on most country singers that came after him.

[@anntaylor2039]

Right.

[@allendixon1044]

I love Randy Travis don't get me wrong. I think he's great

[@tomblancett3041]

Alan Jackson sang this at George's funeral, a great version, not a dry eye in the house.

[@UmmAlietha]

Tom Blancett Yes!

[@kcc9078]

Saw that and you are correct... heartbreaking.

[@davidcullen6797]

Yeah, that was great. Some wonderful singers at that memorial.

[@joshroby9254]

I lose it every time

[@RhaineEDaize]

Amazing version..

[@MrDan62]

My dad never stopped loving my mom even though they divorced back in the seventies and he didn't pass away until 1997

[@arleneelvisgirl4451]

One of the best country songs ever written!

[@mandysimmons2769]

It came out in 1980 and I remember thinking it sounded like it had been around since 1950.

[@BearStar1]

That Classic Country Song by the late Great George Jones was Voted the # 1 Country Song of the Top 100 Country Songs ever recorded !!!

[@gr33n3ggs4]

Correction.... one of the best songs EVER WRITTEN.

[@rebeccasabet2802]

THE BEST EVER WRITTEN

[@BearStar1]

@@rebeccasabet2802 ; That's what I said, The Best Classic Country Song by the late Great George Jones was Voted the # 1 Country Song of the Top 100 Country Songs ever recorded !!!

[@paulamurdock6952]

I played this song at the end of my son's funeral. He took his life at the age of 24 over a woman he loved more than life and had left him. Just for the record, she did show up at his funeral and when this song started playing she ran from the room. Life is sad.

[@mjsmcd]

Wow thats quite a story My condolences on your loss

[@ellalena1873]

OMG what a terrible story. So sorry.

[@cb145]

So sorry

[@daisyduck5428]

This song chokes me up every time, when he says, they placed a wreath upon his door, oh that just tears me up, they do That in the south when someone dies, or they use to anyway, love this song Thank you

[@reneep9968]

Yes, my dad! He was an alcoholic and though my mother divorced him(because of his alcoholism & how abusive he could be when drinking) when I was 8- he loved her & never considered himself divorced, never had another intimate relationship. He loved and cherished her til the day he died. He did try to stop drinking many times and would go as long as several months straight but always fell off the wagon. I loved him and she did too. I found letters they had written each other when I was a child & it broke my heart how they loved one another but how his addiction destroyed a beautiful man. I think of how different our lives might have been. But God was with us, with my dad and it is well with my soul. Blessings...

[@judywinfree7041]

God bless you your story touched my heart because I lived the same life with my parents.

[@kikimae1830]

Wow....my story almost exactly the same. My Daddys fav song how he loved my momma!!!

[@Andapanda4321]

My step dad always said this was for my Mom. He was also an alcoholic and my Mom just couldn't live that life anymore, despite loving him. He never really fell in love again. They kept in contact with each other through the years. He passed away last fall. That's when he stopped loving her...30 years after they divorced. 😢 Alcoholism is horrible.

[@memawknowsbest4978]

My dad too. He carried a torch for my mom until he ended his own life in 2005. His song with my step-mom was actually Meatloaf, "Two out of Three ain't bad", because he never really loved her. The saddest part for me has always been that my mother wasn't deserving of his devotion. I miss him every day, and wish my sons could have known him better. The alcohol made having a meaningful relationship with him impossible and I didn't want my kids to see him like that. I can only hope that he found the peace in death that eluded him in life.

[@bethanieboo962]

Renee P somewhat same scenario with me and my ex. He recently got a girlfriend after 11 years of our divorce. But we both know it’s just because he’s lonely. But we still love each other. Sad. And it’s all from a horrible addiction.

[@patrickdykstra6518]

R.I.P. George, love your music. They don't make like him anymore.

[@carlprince2866]

they never made one like him before him either.

[@spudsmccatfish]

This recording kinda missed the second line in the song. It sets up the whole feeling. It starts “He said I’ll love you till I die.” She reply’s “you’ll forget in time” but he never does. This song always brings tears to my eyes.

[@martic51]

This song makes me cry almost every time I hear it...such a sad song, he loved her until the day he died...my husband sings old country and this is a great one!

[@triciadomayer6760]

I didn't realize for years that the reason he stopped loving her was because he died.

[@elizabeths50]

Growing up my dad listened to country music all my life, in the evenings. He only vacationed to Nashville. He saw every artist he could. My dad loved, loved, loved country music and this takes me back to my childhood to hear this and all old country. this song is considered the greatest country song ever written. And is what you would call, "cryin' in your beer" music. the saddest of country music . But those are awesome songs, listening to them with my dad growing up. Sitting with him and singing these old songs. Which was actually new at the time. My brothers, sisters and I sat with dad, all the time listening to country. and even old gospel records. While not a believer, my dad loved country gospel also. And even when my brothers turned into teens, they started listening to Alice Cooper and all that wild stuff. so I have an appreciation for most music. But listening to Mary Robbins, Ray Price, Jim Reeves, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Kitty Wells, Brenda Lee, Lynn Anderson, Ray Anthony, Boots Randolph, Glenn Miller and the rest, those are the memories that really stick with me as an adult.

[@nightmoves60]

My mom and dad divorced when I was 14. When he passed away 16 years later, that song was his life. He loved my mom until the day he passed. Here's the funny part, when he got sick, she is the one that took care of him.

[@michaelfarmer9472]

My Grandma and Grandpa divorced in 1974. They were at each other's throats for a couple of years...but, eventually, became best friends. When he passed away some 20 years later, everyone was treating her as his widow instead of as his ex-wife. They are buried next to each other.

[@tracyperez1755]

Sometimes people truly love each other, but they just are not able to live together. Sometimes people don't value the love until it is too late to change anything.

[@donpaladino]

I heard this song for the first time right here. In my 63 years, I have not heard a story in the lyrics like this song. WOW! I was surprised by how the lyrics hit me the way they did. It was a visceral reaction. Again, WOW

[@Cashcrop54]

Thanks for the George Jones reaction. George definitely at times lets his vocal inflections portray the emotion of the words he sang, but in a subtle way, and it was a powerful addition to the smoothness of his voice. Truly a legend. Love your videos!!

[@T.Lee3]

Granddad always told me to have this song played at his funeral. When that day came, we did. I can't hear this song without tearing up.

[@ociana]

I had this played at my dad's funeral. He and my mother divorced decades before, but he never got over it.

[@trixier6505]

This breaks my heart, Alice.

[@DebbieW1965]

I grew up in a family of musicians. My Dad played guitar and sang, I played bass, one of my sons played guitar and another played drums. I also had 2 sisters that were singers also. My father sang this song and my sisters and I sang the back up vocals. I will always think of my Dad when I hear this song. It brings up wonderful memories of our family playing music together for many years. We shared a bond and a love for music that few families will ever experience. My Dad is gone now, I will treasure the times that we spent together for the rest of my life. We shared many wonderful memories, he told me that of all the bands he was ever in the one with all of us made him the most proud. I want to let you know that for some reason when I am on here, the name says Rex Trowbridge, that is my son. My name is Debbie. I hope to get this corrected somehow, lol. I really enjoy watching your reactions to the music that I grew up listing to! Take care, and God Bless you.

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I've heard this song many times. Each time is like the first as it always gives me the chills. George Jones had such a beautiful voice.

[@gusterry1]

I introduced this song to a dear friend of mine from Louisiana. She’d never been in the mountains. It was late at night and we were driving down Interstate 15, through Utah. She had to pull over, and we just laid on the hood of her car, looked at the stars, listened, and had a good.cry. You know, the cleansing kind. Love seeing your reactions. I’d be so proud if you were my son. I agree, most of the songs that are live, weren’t the versions that made them so memorable. Thanks.

[@whiterabbit75]

A beautiful, powerful song. For years, when I was a kid, I thought that it meant that he had just moved on and found a new woman to love. It wasn't until I was an adult that it clicked with me why he stopped loving her. Never fails to choke me up now.

[@Pitmaster790]

"He Stopped Loving Her Today" is the best country song ever written--performed by George Jones.

[@michellemullins9098]

I lost my husband in 9-5-13 the pain is still here..I miss and love you Terry Wade Mullins...I found a letter he wrote to me..Baby I love you forever

[@denisesalmon4496]

I’m praying for you

[@gamergilbert6927]

My grandfather really liked that song and we played it when he died in his 86' gmc Sierra classic 4x4 truck ,and I could see him in that truck every time I hear that song ,he was a retired coal miner ,and married to grandma 57 yrs.shes still alive at 93.but he raised me my dad took his own life when I was 5 yrs old ,so he was a father to me,thank you .

[@DannyHerron]

I was young guy when i heard it first and it is just as haunting and beautiful today. The images that your mind creates when listening to this song are so clear.

[@TGS556]

This was *after* George Jones had a stroke! Still can sing and play better than many others at their best.

[@tanana2070]

Cried when I first heard this song a long time ago. George Jones, such a voice!

[@jenniferdillow8577]

This was one of my Dad's favorite songs. Without a lot of explanation, I felt this song was perfect to describe the relationship between he and my Mom. RIP. Daddy.

[@soesterbergblue]

The greatest country song ever recorded.

[@corrinstrong8698]

And the saddest song ever in any genre!

[@soesterbergblue]

@@corrinstrong8698 definitely, it's an extremely sad song.

[@rmstacy5295]

@@corrinstrong8698 look up Walter Brennen doing "Old Rivers" , that song still brings tears to my eyes, and I'm 64 years old

[@rmstacy5295]

It was actually voted the second best country song of all time,,,,Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man"was voted the best

[@BearStar1]

That Classic Country Song by the late Great George Jones was Voted the # 1 Country Song of the Top 100 Country Songs ever recorded !!!

[@joyceadair3003]

Always love this song. It is sad but it’s a great song!

[@sterlingarcher8441]

Although that was an ok performance.. The radio cut is 100 times better. Much more powerfully sung.

[@michaelfarmer9472]

I agree! That version will really bring on the tears! I never have cared for his live performance of this particular song... it's as if he's rushed for time, and thinking about upcoming songs in the program. He can tell the story good, with some emotion...but not nearly as much emotion as the studio recording.

[@oliviarinaldi5963]

Honey, this song was for my parent's generation. I grew up as a child hearing this song and others by George Jones. Although country music is not my first choice music, I do love it. This particular song is one of those that no one else can sing but George. It reminds me of my daddy who passed away in 2012 and finally got over loving my mommy who passed in 1997. He grieved for that woman so hard. I'm 58 and listen to Eminem, Gary Moore, Slipknot, but I am just as comfortable with old old country and George Jones, Hank Williams and the Carter Family are some of the best of OLD country you can find anywhere. Keep up with these vids hun. I love them.

[@SilverbladeDagger]

THE quintessential country song of all country songs. One of the greatest of all time, and yet George Jones hated the song. To get him to sing it, they had to sober him up and practically helped him stand to record it. It revived Jones' career in the early 80's, after his career sorta cooled off. Garth Brooks was a massive fan of George Jones, as he was a major influence on him and his dad, who thought Merle Haggard and George Jones was part of the "Holy Trinity" of country music (Hank Williams Sr. was the other part of that). At George Jones' funeral at the Grand Ole' Opry a couple years ago, Alan Jackson sang this song, and it got everyone to rise to their feet. Most of the country singers you've reacted to look to George Jones as a major influence on them, it shows in their music, and it exemplifies his music.

[@donaldpoole2995]

The song is a little deeper than that. George had the song for years, it's not that he hated it, the song he had, he never thought the song had a proper ending, leaving the song or listener in a state of question. After years of pondering the ending, the phrase that closed the song properly "Aww we all wondered if she would come back, now he is over her for good." closed out the song to Georges liking. George had no idea this song was about to become the song that made him, his signature song, when you hear that song, you think of the Possum, George Jones, much like you think Coal Miners daughter, Loretta Lynn. MRM, you are right, George did some have his unique sounds, his mid-southern draw, and the holding of a vowel for a second or so, was his sound that set him apart from the other greats.

[@roxannedavis626]

He thought the song was Mobid,& NO one would listen to it.So he refused to record it for a long time.

[@sandie4002]

Wow, I love your reaction, I happened upon your channel and was drawn into it by the title, and I was subbed right away! I love and hate this song, but it represents a very hard time in my life, as the words emulated my parents and the misery of those times as I watched the HEARTS of my parents were playing out in this song and many more of them. He's been the greatest man ever at touching the HEARTS of so .many ppl with his own words of wisdom and insight of his own life! Keep the good work up, I'm going to be watching as someone who has been there, and been silent! Today, we have a great opportunity to be able to have a voice, and I think it's important to remember how far we've come! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN SOON!❤

[@shannonwhite3721]

Real love never ends. My daddy played this over and over after my mama passed. Even though he eventually remarried he insisted he be buried beside mama. It's where he rests today.💜

[@bigkiding1543]

This song bring tears to my eyes every time I hear it. I’m only 28 so this song pre dates my dad even ,however my grandpa would listen to this song among other country classic in the truck when we were going hunting or fishing.

[@stonecoldcowboy1817]

I can't remember who wrote this song but they put it out, I think, it didn't do anything!!! Ole no show Jones, as he was known at the time because of his failure to show up for his concert's!!!! Well, alcohol had ALMOST totally ended his career!!! Now when he first tried this song he was against it and because of his voice from the hangovers, it took a lot of work to make it work for the album !!! And this was the song that saved, my fellow alcoholic's, career and this is the very song that put him back on the very top!!!! It brought him back from being to far gone, so too say!!! It's a classic and there will never ever be another George Jones!!!!

[@JarlyShots]

Man if you don't feel this man pain and lost you have no soul. Outlaw Country!!!!

[@jenniferroach4153]

These old country songs remind me of riding from Texas to Virginia with my parents when I was little. My dad drove non stop 24 hours and I can remember so many songs like this on the radio. So many memories. It's like the air changes and I'm in the car driving down the interstate and into the mountains and being carried in to my grandparents old farm house. Music truly does have some of the greatest effects.

[@SinisterKnightz]

Ok, I've waited long enough. It's time for some Marty Robbins..."El Paso" or "Devil Woman" will do nicely. PLEASE play some Marty, you'll be glad you did!!!

[@michaelmabrey6969]

I agree with the Marty. Please do so

[@oliviarinaldi5963]

@@michaelmabrey6969 I agree with Michael and Randall. Marty Robbins all the way!!!!!!! El Paso...….

[@lupe2067]

That would be nice. Also some Gene Watson. 14 carat mind or Love in the hot afternoon.

[@ashr8477]

Since he said he likes songs that tell a story, Marty Robbins would be perfect. Although I think Big Iron would be the best place to start. ❤️

[@ladyhawkca1]

@@ashr8477 I would love to see his reaction to Marty Robbins....My woman, My wife.

[@debbiefujioka]

George Jones was my dad and mom's favorite singer. So I was raised on George Jones, Marty Robbins and many more. Both my parents passed, so these songs are memories to me. God Bless You

[@jodigould765]

I can’t keep a dry eye when I hear Mr. Jones belt that out. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you

[@georganngentry9914]

Thank you for not stopping multiple times this song to make comments, I appreciate it that you wait until the end. Frankly I am more proned to watch your video channel and happy to wait until the song is over to hear your comments. Some of the most beautiful songs were written between the late 1950's and 1970's. Haven't heard many since then to compare.

[@ExarKenneth71]

He didn't record this song for almost 10 years because it was he thought it was too sad and wouldn't sell. His biggest hit. Now you need to do some with him and his Former wife Tammy Wynette(First Lady of Country Music) Golden Ring, My Elusive Dreams.

[@taratappin3368]

Yeeesssss

[@rmstacy5295]

that song was written by a man in Lakeland Florida

[@jerrybrownell3633]

It was David Houston not George who sang My Elusive Dreams with Tammy

[@ExarKenneth71]

@@jerrybrownell3633 He Did after George and Tammy sung it go look it up.

[@jerrybrownell3633]

@@ExarKenneth71 - I looked it up. Went to George and Tammy discography on Wikipedia. George and Tammy recorded "My Elusve Dreams" on their 4th studio album released in 1973 or 5 years after the single by Tammy and David. The song was track #5 on the Album -Let's Build A World Together. It was never released as a single.

[@marypulley6512]

This song melts my heart

[@matthewlee6168]

This song was released in 1980 when I was 9 years old--my grandparents loved this song. The funny thing is that I didn't understand the meaning until I heard it again when I was older. I didn't realise that the man in the song stopped lover her because he died and Jones was singing about his funeral. Great song--one of the best country tunes of all time.

[@maryannanderson7517]

I heard someone else react to this and he totally missed that the guy stopped loving her because he died. He said, "That's the way man. You have to understand that there are more than one fish in the sea. So now he's over her and ready to get on with his life." I banged my head against the wall for several minutes after I heard that reaction. How does an ADULT get it so wrong?

[@Camoboy70]

That was my situation as well. I grew up hearing this on the radidio 😆 and always loved it but when it hit me for the first time, what it was really about, I was floored by it all over again.

[@ronnyprince173]

Listened to this as a child growing up. Joined the Military and married the most understanding woman in the world. I actually saved all of the letters she wrote me. Now at 57 I'm dying of esophageal cancer and this song plays on my emotions a lot. Thanks for letting me share

[@rhwinner]

George Jones big influence on many rock singers. What a voice on that guy.

[@sherrygrainger7808]

This was my Dad's favorite song. We played it at his funeral. He always said it was the perfect country song.

[@zoocheeks]

I've heard him sing it in person. It tore my heart out. George Jones was gifted.

[@conniegordon2465]

I loved this performance of a great song. George Jones was one of the best country singers out there. His fans know that he was often drunk, even when he was performing and we loved him anyway. I think that was the case here. He seemed and sounded very fragile here. You could hear him slur some of his words. And sometimes he sounded on the verge of tears. He sang about things he experienced in his life. Great song. Great singer. Thank you.

[@denanebergall5514]

I was raised with "Old Country". I love this song!

[@davidtcpa1]

George Jones was Dad’s favorite singer up until Dad passed in 2001. Every time I listen to him, now, it brings back memories of hanging out with the best dad I could ever ask for.

[@wayne74745]

Freddy Fender " Before The Next Tear Drop Falls "

[@jjkcharlie]

This one bro

[@charlescrowell4981]

I don't know one Mexican girl that didn't tell me how much their moms loved freddy fender and johnny Rodriquez.

[@LadyCrowther]

Love this one

[@charlescrowell4981]

@@LadyCrowthermariachi static on my radio!

[@senius79]

My dad died in january of 2017 and My stepmom visitied him for one last time on the 5th and he past the 7th, and it breaks My heart knowing that it was one of he's favorite songs was this song... So thank you for listening. Regards from Denmark

[@AMERICANLEGENDModelBuilder]

This was my Dad's favorite song, my Mom's passed first I sung this at Dad's service, well tried to, I broke Down halfway thru

[@rubyleuty9417]

This was my brothers favorite song. My brother was a handsome man and was burned very badly in a traffic accident. His face was totally disfigured. His wife whom he adored became embarrassed by his looks because people, especially children, would stare at him and were afraid of him. She became really hurtful and nasty to him saying things like “ nobody would have him now.” She finally broke his heart completely by leaving him. He started playing this song over and over. Not a good reason to make it a favorite song and I don’t know if it was because he was drowning in pity and the bottle but I would see the hurt in his eyes when he played it. He died in 1997 of cancer so I guess you could say “he stopped loving her that day.” He was 56 years old. Every time I hear it, I think of him and it makes me so sad. He and I were so close. I would meet people that he knew but didn’t know me and the first thing they would say is “ you’re ( his Name) aren’t you”? I would answer how did you know. They would say you look so much alike. I miss you brother, to this day!!!

[@757optim]

The possum had a unique vocal delivery. In a Waylon Jennings song entitled "It's Alright", we find the line, "If we all sounded like we wanted to, we'd all sound like George Jones". I found the mic didn't pick up all the nuance of George's vocals, but it was a great live rendition of a huge hit. Thumbs up.

[@JamesManning-tu6rs]

My grandfather died in October 2003. On the day we put him to rest, we placed a memorial wreath on the front porch of his home. My grandmother had died in December 2001 and their son in September 2001. It is customary, or at least in my family, to display a wreath in a place so that friends and family know that this person has gone home, or stepped into eternity. I believe it to be true that a person can love somebody so much after they pass, that they too can mourn themselves into their own passing. I love your channel. Thank you for this video. It is another time in life that reminds me of my grandpa. Bless you brother.

[@michelleortega1514]

Best song he ever made.My favorite.

[@jimbritttn]

He was my dad's favorite singer. It's good to see younger people of all races discovering the "old fashioned" music I grew up with.

[@steveol9782]

Thanks, you showed great respect for a country legend!!

[@grammy2.0]

God Bless George Jones! RIP George Jones. I was a little girl when that song came out. It means a lot to my family cause my Uncle Herman who passed away a few years ago was a huge fan of George. He was my uncles idol. Miss you Uncle Herman 😢

[@doct9633]

I've been married 48 years, and I will never stop loving my wife even unto death. That is what this song means to me.

[@eaccristo]

One of my favorite memories with my mother.......she made me sit in the car and watched my face when I realized the guy died!!!!!! My mom adored George and I was harsh about his looks...... She had a ear...and followed a lot of singer songwriters...even before they sang their own stuff... I was happy I could let her see her heroes later.....Willie...Kris...Waylon. Johnny...Merle..Paycheck...etc This song made me a follower as well..

[@katkat-fm3wj]

I love most of George Jones' songs. I've seen other reactions from the younger reactors, and they didn't get that the man in the song had died.

[@maryannanderson7517]

I saw that reaction also where the guy had no idea that the man had died. He said, "All right! That's the way you have to do. You have to get over her and just move on." I truly wanted to bang my head against the wall. How do you get it so wrong?

[@michaelfarmer9472]

I know, right? There's this one dude bobbing his head, talking about it being a happy song, but, he feels like there's something he's missing from it. He listened to the music, but paid no attention to the lyrics...missed the point of the entire song.

[@DreamWalkingAngel]

I'm so glad you liked it. I LOVE the old school country and sing it myself on my own channel. I love a story song. Loving someone for life. What a story! And his style is one of a kind that others tried to imitate that's why it sounded so familiar to you. Everyone wants to sound like him that is serious about singing country. So glad I found your channel and it hit the red button and the bell.

[@e.p.8253]

The whole thing is that the guy kills himself from a broken heart, and no one but Jones can capture that power!!!

[@beverlysanders4209]

He just died he didn't kill himself

[@sherrybirchall8677]

I don't believe he killed himself. But, at the time of his death, which might have come sooner than it would have, due to his broken heart, that is when he stopped loving her, because he was dead.

[@shannonwoodman5380]

I lost my father to cancer, and six months later my mother died of a heart attack, a broken heart..when we cleaned out her car, the song he stopped loving her today was playing on a cassette..I will never forget that..I still miss them and they have been gone for 26 years..thanks for playing.

[@Nitro1970]

Makes me cry everytime...

[@clarkwilson1342]

Yes

[@chambeet]

George Jones was the best. Just a devastating song.

[@shellymellon5312]

I grew up listening to old country. Everytime I heard this I would cry cry cry. Big part of my life. Thanks!

[@kimberlyhannah17]

I wish he would do "That's my job" by Conway Twitty.

[@mjpoetry7287]

my mums and my favourite song we used to sing along while doing the dishes brings back some lovely memories.

[@oakhillfound847]

Johnny Cash did a cover of this song not too long after June died. The great irony is that people unfamiliar with the George Jones original think the song is about Johnny mourning June.

[@tomsawyerpiper9412]

oakhill found That’s the irony of a lot of Cash’s covers. A well know secret in music is that when Johnny did a cover, it became his song. Hurt is a great example. It may be a NIN song, but everyone knows it as “That one Cash sings”.

[@raymondweaver8526]

The most amazing and heart tearing country song ever

[@CynthiasPursuits]

When they played this for George Jones, he didn't want to record it. He said, "that's damned morbid!" LOL He was convinced to do it and it's all history from there!

[@raymondweaver8526]

Not morbid, brutally heartbreaking

[@rogerwillis7692]

"It's got a talkin' part in it"! I heard that's why Goorge didn't want to record this song.

[@markforbus6794]

I heard the same thing Cynthia.

[@deenafrayo]

Just found your channel, I have to say I am impressed. This song has continually been voted the best country song of all time.

[@aprilsutterfield3635]

Now you've hit the good stuff Ty! The Possum was a legend in country music! React to his version of Tennessee Whiskey!

[@mattb-zo7ws]

The most emotional performance and speech I have heard was Vince gill at George's funeral I seen george 3 times in concert I idolized him the day he died I fell asleep on my parents couch I was in high school still...my aunt called my mom and told her and ask i woke up my mom was like guess what and i said "George Jones died" she asked me how i knew and i couldnt tell her the man could paint a picture with his songs truly hands down the G.O.A.T of country music.

[@roechellebreeding8714]

Those first 8 words stop me in my tracks Everytime!!!

[@kevinblain8836]

This was voted the best country song of all time

[@jenniferbutcher3028]

I just thought of a song. I don't Remember Loving you. I think Jon Conley sang it. That is a awesome song too.

[@positivelypenny1392]

Yes!!!

[@michelleortega1514]

Yes good song

[@jenniferbutcher3028]

Or straightening miss Emily's Picture

[@shawnj1966]

Hand me my crayons LOL

[@cassandrawhite1594]

Yes was John Conlee. Have seen him sing it and “Miss Emily’s Picture” in concert. I can’t get through “I Don’t Remember Loving You”without tears.

[@strowel2000]

My husband passed ten years ago next month....the feeling in this song still brings me to tears

[@BillyBfunk]

That octave change you mentioned 'like Randy travis's' is from Randy trying to sound like George Jones. He's the originator. Waylon Jennings said if every country singer had a choice how to sing, they'd sing like George Jones. Nothing away from Randy. That's my boy too

[@Toilbaby]

I saw George sing at the Lloyd Noble Arena in 1983. He closed with this song and it was magic. ☺️ Lodie

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

This is often stated to be perhaps the greatest overall country music song ever written or sang. It was certainly one of the first country songs that I learned to sing and play on the guitar as a teenager, that was currently on the radio at the time, being that I mainly liked much older music then than I do now. However, you were kind, to put it mildly, regarding this mediocre at best performance by "No show" Jones. I think it's just possible he had been drinking before this performance. No kidding, you say? And yes, he ad-libbed unnecessarily and in a negative way, which hurt the song. No question. I like live versions best too...IF, and this is a BIG IF, they are equal to or better than the studio version in at least most ways. Not many performers can pull this off. And George was one of them. Neil Young is another. However, in this case, the studio version is a lot better. And no kidding, if you really did like this song, you should do yourself a favor and check it out. "He Stopped Loving Her Today", George Jones, original Studio Version kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHbbqGptra-meLM

[@jeremylilly1054]

I agree. This is one of the few songs I prefer from the studio. It's still great though

[@cassandrawhite1594]

I agree as well.

[@BearStar1]

That Classic Country Song by the late Great George Jones was Voted the # 1 Country Song of the Top 100 Country Songs ever recorded !!!

[@carolmerlini9971]

I'm a city girl from the East Coast but I lived in fabulous Austin, TX for ten years and this George Jones song was a favorite at the dance hall. Some of the best memories ever in Texas, a great state.

[@robertosepeda7089]

We played this at our son's funeral. His wife had left him for someone else. Took his kids and moved the dude in with her. Well she did show up to see him but He Stopped Loving her that day. She misses him now but it's too late.

[@truthcanhurt4800]

Your sons story sounds just like the hell I went through. I'm sorry your son went through it and sorry for your loss.

[@mauriceprice1610]

Great posts… I just stumbled across your site today and love it. ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’ was a 1979 recording and was a bit later in George Jones’ career. Like many people of my generation I knew the tag line and the overall song but had never really listened closely to the words. In 1985 I was listening to a Walkman (that goes back some years) while working and the song played on the CD I was listening to. I heard it for the first time with no background noise and could hear the words and the story it was telling. I tell you I was about to cry. That was the one of the saddest stories I had heard in a very long time. I don’t know that anyone else could have sung it with the feeling and effect that George Jones did. Even today, most people who sing it do it in the style he did. I don’t know if that is intentional, or perhaps I just hear something that is not there. Great review. I’ll keep watching.

[@lindaspencer5887]

Who's gonna fill there shoes George jones

[@ericaandrews3179]

👌 I stumbled on your site while playing some Righteous Bros music. I thoroughly enjoyed your reactions and reviews of the Righteous Bros, and George Jones. "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is probably the only George Jones I've listened to, and after I first heard this song and watched him, I pop in every now and then to get my fix. He hated the song, the melody, no one would want to play it, and was quite adamant that this song wasn't really his style, it was too depressing, he wasn't into it and didn't want to record it. ...good thing he was talked into recording this song, as it became a massive hit for him. His rendition became a masterpiece many believe to be the best country song of all time. The heartfelt haunting way he sang this, most likely wouldn't have become so iconic and wildly popular, had it been sung by someone else. Liked and subscribed.

[@tboned5641]

Please please please do "Derek and the Dominoes" the song is "Have you ever Loved a Woman" Eric Clapton at his best.

[@TwinMama09]

This song was part of my childhood as my grandmother and grandfather loved each other so much. She passed away 4 years before he did and we could tell, he just wanted to be with her again. So the song came on in the car on the way to his wake, and I just smiled thinking they were together again and I guess I equated the stopped loving her today and getting over her for good in Earthly ways... And it will transcend and he never has to lose her again where they are now. Together for eternity.

[@juliegarraghty4280]

Scotty McCreery does a live version of Grand Tour it is great

[@seashellsandpalmtrees1212]

Have you heard Aaron Neville's version ?? It is absolutely wonderful : ) Even the ol possum would be proud !!

[@GregoriousGregori9]

This was the 70's & George was in full blown addiction to drugs & alcohol.. & he was still able to give a great live performance. He admitted later on in time after he'ld been sober for a long while that there are TV appearances & complete shows he did that he has absolutely no memory of. He was such an amazing talent & had such a gift in his voice. One of the best bits of advice Randy Travis got was from his one time manager , The world already has 1 George Jones, It needs to have 1 Randy Travis... That's why Randy changed his style slightly & made it more true to himself & when he did that his career just took off..If you care to knowRandy is still severely limited from his massive stroke, he can speak with effort & slowly but sadly we'll never hear him sing again. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@martha0436]

react to "The Grand Tour" by George Jones

[@footloosewill5569]

this song reminds me of my grandparents. married over 50 years to only each other, and married till my grandfather died. I express myself through music, especially when a loved one dies, and I played this when my grandfather passed. George Jones was also my very first concert, so there's that too. love your show. keep up the good work

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

Ol george was drunk and coked out but he still managed to perform thia time!

[@nathansnider1438]

In1989 I met my future wife. She was 14 and I was 16. She lived with her dad at that time. He was not a great husband, or a great father(rest in peace Joe). This song was old then. But this song always reminds me of him. Because.... he had a love/hate till he died, and she definitely moved on in time. But for him the years went slowly by and all he did was make them cry. The day he passed away.... no I didn't cry one tear, But she still loved him through it all, Now I know why she found me that year.