George Jones - "He Stopped Loving Her Today"

Album: I Am What I Am
Released April 12, 1980
Låtskrivere: Bobby Braddock / Curly Putman
Label: Epic ‎
Credits
Backing Vocals - Millie Kirkham, The Jordanaires
Bass Guitar [Uncredited] - Bob Moore, Bob Wray
Drums [Uncredited] - Jerry Carrigan
Engineer - Lou Bradley, Ron Reynolds
Guitar [Uncredited] - Billy Sanford, Pete Wade, Phil Baugh
Harmonica [Uncredited] - Charlie McCoy
Photography By - J. Clark Thomas*
Piano [Uncredited] - Hargus Robbins
Producer - Billy Sherrill
Steel Guitar [Uncredited] - Pete Drake
Strings [Arranged By] - Bill McElhiney
"He Stopped Loving Her Today" is a song recorded by American country music artist George Jones. It has been named in several surveys as the greatest country song of all time. It was released in April 1980 as the lead single from the album I Am What I Am. The song was Jones's first solo No. 1 single in six years. The melancholy song was written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman. The week after Jones' death the song re-entered the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 21. As of November 13, 2013, the single has sold 521,000 copies in the United States. Since 2008 it has been preserved by the Library of Congress into the National Recording Registry.
I Am What I Am is an album by American country music artist George Jones released in 1980 on Epic Records label. On July 4, 2000, the CD version was reissued with four previously unreleased bonus tracks on the Legacy Recordings label.
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[@GuriMalla2010]

Lyrics: He said "I'll love you till I die", she told him "You'll forget in time" As the years went slowly by, she still preyed upon his mind He kept her picture on his wall, went half-crazy now and then He still loved her through it all, hoping she'd come back again Kept some letters by his bed dated nineteen sixty-two He had underlined in red every single "I love you" I went to see him just today, oh but I didn't see no tears All dressed up to go away, first time I'd seen him smile in years He stopped loving her today They placed a wreath upon his door And soon they'll carry him away He stopped loving her today You know, she came to see him one last time Aww, 'n' we all wondered if she would And it kept runnin' through my mind "this time he's over her for good" He stopped loving her today They placed a wreath upon his door And soon they'll carry him away He stopped loving her today

[@JustLor7777]

This song... makes me FuckinG CrY every time when i listen...😭💔🌹It's so beautiful...🌹❤️🌹

[@JustLor7777]

@Luis Dennis I'm here because a friend sent me this song, and it made me F*cry💔 i don't know that much about country music, but after i liked ur comment, i decided to listen to all his songs, and there are more beautiful songs, but this one touched my h❤️rt and s💫ul deeply✨💫✨ much l💞ve

[@JustLor7777]

@LuisDennis432 Oh that's awesome...very nice to meet you Dennis, I'm from The Netherlands>Rotterdam, but live in Belgium>Antwerpen.. Much l💞ve...

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello young lady 👋, how are you doing?

[@JustLor7777]

@LuisDennis432 Yes I'm here Dennis...in youtube..

[@berto01]

I vividly remember when I was about 16 years old my late father suddenly yelling for me to come into the living room. He said son come quick and listen. This, he said is probably the greatest country song of all time. I stood and listened to George Jones sing He Stopped Loving her Today on TV. (before the internet and when TV only had 12 or so channels) And as a ACDC, Motley Crue loving teen I was taken aback and absolutely floored. Thank you Dad and thank you George for forever turning me onto REAL country music.

[@TheSteveinNY]

This is pretty awesome, because I am your age and my Dad did the same thing.

[@patdennis2774]

George was the greatest of all time.Your Dad told you the truth. I didn't know your Dad but I feel like I did because.he knew real talent

[@gmandersonjr]

I like Tom T. Hall alot too. He was the peot Laurent of country music. He wrote a lot of hits like Harper PTA.

[@davidspears4550]

It's not even that great of a song, but the way George Jones did it made it one for the ages.

[@tracey-janestewart8112]

❤

[@all4one06]

My brothers couldn’t understand why l loved this song so much. They thought a young black man couldn’t possibly love this type of music. I love all genres of music - especially pop and country! “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is perhaps one of the greatest country songs of all time. I can now understand why it was ‘Country Music’s Song Of The Year’ two years running: 1980 and 1981! It’s a classic!!!! Rest in Peace 🕊️ Possum - George Jones…

[@michaelthomas229]

💯 brother

[@shodanart]

You’ve got great taste in music and life! 💔

[@cherokeegypsymama]

That's what's up! To have such a musical palette is a blessing!

[@roseaguilar7111]

love we are all connected...no color...........we all have the spark of god...yes. we do.

[@roseaguilar7111]

we are children from shem noah son..yess...

[@patrickmurphy9470]

No country singer past, present or future will ever sound better than George. No auto tune, no lip syncing. Real artist. The 🐐!

[@FuzzyWuzzy75]

Country music died with Garth Brookes... what they have called country ever since the early 1990s ain't been worth a shit.

[@Willie-tf7zr]

There's not a pop country singer on today's radio, who could tune this legend's guitar strings.

[@billwilson6670]

Brilliant comment!

[@robinross3183]

This was truly my Dad's song...when my Mother left him I was 5... when I was grown he told me he thought he would lose his mind when she left...he didn't but he never married again and lived alone until he passed away at 70. . Makes me cry every time.

[@greenfairy4894]

🥺💔

[@CelesteAtkins-i6c]

Mine too. I cry every time I hear it

[@GregNormal-c2g]

@@CelesteAtkins-i6c Hello!!! How are you doing? Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you are a fan? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

[@juliemiller9460]

I will never, ever, ever get tired of this song

[@MorganAlexander-kv1tf]

Hello, how are you doing today, I hope you’re having a wonderful day?

[@MorganAlexander-kv1tf]

Good evening 🌇

[@rickyestes7477]

Me neither....the greatest country song ever

[@GussieFDudey]

​@@MorganAlexander-kv1tf❤❤❤

[@margaretmolloy257]

💯 Agree. Absolutely one Brilliant Beautiful song. On playlist so listen a lot.❤❤❤❤

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

One of my favorite George Jones songs! Born in 1953, grew up with best of Country! Now 70 years old, still love old Country best!

[@darkododge8565]

Same! I'm 70 now, too. I've always loved George Jones and Conway Twitty. ❤

[@carolluma5666]

Top shelf

[@garychesser5277]

George Jones was a trainwreck of a man but possibly the greatest country artist of his time. I listened in tears as a child and still listen in tears as a senior citizen. This music was a bridge between my father and I. Dad hated Black Sabbath and I hated Buck Owens but we came together on this song. R.I.P Dad and R.I.P. George.

[@SkooterSmith]

One of the best songs ever written. And George Jones nailed it 100%.

[@joanschwieters8838]

I agree!!

[@dorothyfox7239]

☝️,Alan Jackson also does it justice for The possum

[@jonathantripp4731]

Music is for everyone.

[@marialecea5012]

They called him no show Jones. But on this one he showed up. Love ❤ ya George.

[@MorganAlexander-kv1tf]

Hello, how are you doing today, I hope you’re having a wonderful day?

[@angryllama3414]

He was an alcoholic. Probably depressed most of his life but some of the best art in all its forms are made by people who've experienced pain and hardships in their lives.

[@MrSleepy613]

IMO, the greatest, saddest, most heartbreaking song ever. and only George could have sung it❤

[@jonisler3267]

This song is considered to be the greatest country song ever written and I can see why! It truly is a masterpiece and with a voice like George Jones it’s even greater!

[@franciscain1746]

I would fight to say this is the greatest song ever written. Not just the greatest country song

[@joestickell8613]

I’m 67 and Sad to say I’ve Only Listened to This Man for Only 10 Years….So Much Lost Time…George was The KING..!!!

[@sweetcaroline2060]

Still brings tears to my eyes. I used to cry hearing this song like I'll bet a lot of people did. Still loving ❤you, Mr. Jones. RIP.

[@jeffwilsonfhb]

Every time I hear it.

[@dmedman50]

almost every time....

[@SheilahBoyea]

No other singer could have pulled this song off. Perfection.

[@davidstokes2780]

Make no mistake about it, you just heard the best to ever pick up a microphone. Rip George

[@patdennis2774]

Oh Yes, he was.

[@stripes497]

GEORGE JONES IS THE ONE AND ONLY GOAT 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐 THERE WILL NEVER EVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE HIM!!!!!! NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@country8543]

You got that right 👍.

[@LeonardWright-f6u]

There will never be another George Jones one of the best ever.

[@dlhartley157]

This earth will never be blessed by a country voice like George Jones. He was a gift from God. RIP Possum.

[@dlhartley157]

I meant "another country voice like George Jones."

[@WildPhotoShooter]

This was voted the greatest country song ever written/ recorded in a worldwide vote , it got twice as many votes as the second placed song, and well deserved .

[@manuelvasquez4014]

I’m so glad it was George Jones who sang it. Who else could almost make you cry with this song.

[@laurawoods-roller5331]

This makes me think of my Uncle Richard,, he and my Aunt divorced, but my Mom and I knew this was his life song.

[@larrydixon-vi7ld]

Me and 3 friends played this song everytime we would drink some beer at a mom and pop joint at least 3 times a week , we would sing along and would get a standing ovation everytime from everyone there , good times in the early 80s

[@BerlinFan82]

Who can thumbs down one of the greatest country songs ever?

[@malootooth]

BerlinFan82 I Think it must be trolls.

[@62Ford]

38 hipster douchebags.

[@johnbettis7870]

One of the greatest song ever by one of the greatest singers ever

[@gerhar11]

THE greatest

[@WildPhotoShooter]

THE greatest country song ever sung by THE greatest country singer ever.

[@marshachristensen3307]

Absolutely the best country song ever. Sung by the greatest country singer ever.

[@lauraterrell5005]

This is a George Jones classic, nobody can sing this song like he did. NOBODY.

[@possumhayes]

no one in the world , and each time George did it live it was always slightly different, but always Amazing , i gave up doin it because George has it to a level no one will ever reach

[@mikemandel5775]

Arguably the most perfect country song of all time, sung by a true vocal master.

[@BobbyCockerille]

I have also been alone now 5 years but love will find me he always had great music

[@arlenepetty6214]

I love this song, always brings tears to my eyes. 😢 Rest in Peace Mr.Jones 🙏🏽 ❤

[@rebeccawagner4167]

This is an amazing song and sang by a country icon🎉🎉. He'll never,ever be forgotten 🎉🎉

[@geraldattanasio5428]

George Jones IS Country.Thank you,George.

[@russellmakar579]

In the words of Wayon If we could all sound like we wanted to, we’d sound like George Jones.

[@johnpollock8321]

Russ Makar jwaterwater

[@ronnietoots6797]

waylon....learn to spell

[@patricklucas7323]

you can hear the pain in his songs..you can see it in his eyes..this is real music..

[@jacquelineramphal1911]

Patrick Lucas amen!

[@jeremied3473]

Patrick Lucas Sadly today’s “country music” is corrupt with thick southern accents and autotune. It’s too bad that there’s no more like George on the radio.

[@robertcress6423]

Patrick Lucas he lived it

[@country8543]

So true and I agree completely.

[@donnahague8983]

This song is probably one of the best known in the world… absolutely beautiful.

[@darrenblackmon1922]

I had a good upbringing, mom and dad were the best.we didn't have a lot of money and I will never forget hearing these songs when I was little. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@stevedavies8652]

+Darren Blackmon Amen to that Brother.

[@ronnietoots6797]

it is america, we all work and get better, your mom and dad are like me for my son, I want him to be better than me

[@country8543]

@darrenblackmon. I completely agree with you. I grew up the same way and I wouldn't change a thing either.

[@kimberlyharrison1000]

This is My Favorite country song by George Jones Nobody can sing it quite like him.

[@WildPhotoShooter]

The great thing is he sings it slightly different every time he does it , he changes the phrasing like no one else can........But George did that with nearly every song.

[@kellysong2256]

Alan Jackson is a close second, but he still couldn't outdo George

[@jamiewaldrop9411]

I was amazed by the actor who played him in George and Tammy. Couldn't sing like George but you could damn well feel the emotion in his performance

[@danielbarger9749]

The very best Country Music song of all time.,

[@Tribulator]

My mom would've been 79 today. I'm listening to this for her. Her favorite song from her favorite country singer.

[@janetmartin1904]

This is true country.....share this...❤❤❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello, how are you doing now I really enjoyed oldies with Grandma and I enjoyed life concert

[@kennethshuford3974]

This song makes me think of my dad who passed away in 2009 my dad loved this song I miss my dad so badly God bless George Jones

[@MrMuddinmatt]

🙏

[@SandraBlanton-vn3mh]

One of the best songs ever. George was one of a kind. Never will be another. RIP

[@EmmyM105]

Is it me or does he look like he could break down and cry? Love this song.

[@annrowland1321]

I’m playing this song today because I lost a man that I was married to along time ago. His brother said that when he was married to me that he was the happiest man in the world. Things happen and we parted ways but I was able to talk to him before he died. I will miss him dearly. 😢

[@jodijones6784]

Great music I was blessed to listen to when I was younger, doing my chores singing along to George Jones, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn etc all the greatest of all time ❤️

[@Cattlerest]

A lot of great songs I still listen to them today. He is Sorely missed!

[@macmaisonneuve7755]

Sung the music he loved. And lived the songs he sung.

[@dorothyfox286]

Beautiful song and Great George is the only ☝️ who can do it justice 💕🇦🇺💕🎵

[@cherylfrench943]

it's hard to believe that George has been gone almost eleven years that was some beautiful music

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello, how are you doing now I really enjoyed oldies with Grandma and I enjoyed life concert

[@GussieFDudey]

Only George Jones could truly sing Country Music. I love this song was the year my late Husband and I got married. 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today

[@L24U84]

I'm here walking down memory lane in my heart 💞

[@minnimax0]

He's the biggest country singer in all time! Nobody on his side, and nobody over.And I have listen to the most of them.

[@mothermarymary]

The purest country singing voice ever to grace a stage.

[@larrybill2661]

l agree with you, indeed George Jones is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@EdithJohnson-s3m]

I remember when this song came out, I bought the album, that's how I felt, only from a woman's point of view 😔

[@raymondgillespie7593]

I am not a big country and western music fan, but i really love this song. It has so much feeling that you cannot help but cry and empathize with someone loving anyone that much

[@tmsouth1]

I just recently became a classic country fan. But I have believed for years that this is THE greatest song ever written.

[@TheSaltydog07]

+tmsouth1 Welcome!

[@isobelruddy592]

He lost her

[@ronnietoots6797]

yes it is

[@joesickdog]

Best Song Ever. As we mourn the passing Merle and Prince, I still remember losing George Jones. RIP.

[@debbierowe2356]

Such a beautiful song, touches my heart.Oldies are tear jerkers, but good, and bad memories.

[@MickeySightings]

Few songs carry emotion like this one does - only George could sing it with the feeling that it needed.

[@StephenJenkins-gd4fx]

Iconic. The best country player ever. Hands down. He sang with heartfelt reverence that only someone has to have experienced.

[@MorganAlexander-kv1tf]

Hello, how are you doing today, I hope you’re having a wonderful day?

[@bajaman92075]

God bless you, Possum

[@elmermason9685]

Sure do miss that man. He was real country. RIP

[@JulieGreen-ic1re]

Golden County song. He was the Rolls Royce of country music for sure.

[@joecamel8182]

Thanks for the memories George. I love you. R.I.P.

[@meach25]

Tonight is a Possum kind of night. Love this song, always will

[@MariaRuiz-ds3vg]

May you Rest In Peace. George. Thank you for your Very ADORE Song. Especially with the last letter l got in 1962. From My J.J.B MAY BOTH OF YOU REST IN PEACE. MR.

[@Woodtoter]

In my mind George zones was the best Country Music Singer ever., no one else close. A true Legend.

[@AuntLee-e8m]

this is what music is! Grew up on this still with Marty Robinson, Charlie Pride, Vern Goslin, Kenny Rogers!

[@ronaldkemler3414]

If there were more singer songwriters like George Jones alive today the USA wouldn't be in the state it's in.People would be a lot nicer to each other.Who will write the sad song's when we all start fighting one another I'm a 55yr. Old man I have seen good in this USA an bad real bad,we're not getting any better to one another.Who is gonna write THAT SAD SONG

[@TheJoec2005]

We say we'll get over her but we never will

[@CanadianGatoress_1]

This morning, as I was sitting here, flipping through my most favourites of country music singers, this little gem popped out. Man, oh man, what a singer. Rest In Peace Mr. George Jones.

[@MorganAlexander-kv1tf]

Hello, how are you doing today, I hope you’re having a wonderful day?

[@RosaAlejandro-vl4me]

He stopped loving her today. A song that always makes me cry. Miss you so very much....😭💕🥀

[@joannadenison2686]

I lost my husband 4 years ago. he died in front of my eyes. I had to walk down a long dark hallway in Nashville to see him lying cold on a slab. he was the love of my life. he stopped loving me that day. thank you George.

[@Inezzmonroe57]

I lost the love of my life in 1991. I've never truly gotten over him. I was married ten years after he died, my now ex lived with a ghost, I can't help it, no one will ever take his place in my heart.

[@DVigilBqre]

Joanna Denison tx My wife and I had wonderful time in total there

[@normanleach9587]

Joanna Denison The loving continues in unexpected ways... Though images fade and memories fall away... What light is this that children play... It was always the breeze that sails the bay...

[@ildikohruza7011]

Oh, so sorry. My condolances.

[@rossdrysdale7875]

Rest in peace Michael M c c a l l

[@BonnieBlue2510]

The best song ever written and only George can sing it. Rest easy Mr. Jones

[@MorganAlexander-kv1tf]

Hello, how are you doing today?

[@tonys2705]

What a giant talent.... In a world filled with the same ol same ol, there was George Jones. A totally unique voice. Never will there be another like him... Though many, many have tried.

[@MikeStafford-i9c]

this is like the vintage whiskey lullaby

[@sandy6660]

The best country song ever. We saw George sing it in person, and it was just as good as on this video. Thanks for sharing it. 😢❤️

[@brendamyerstrachanmyer6817]

You are so lucky

[@theresakearney1306]

George was the Greatest, I-still listen every day, makes my day..

[@Cemetery_Fog]

This is a legend, right here folks.

[@skofflaww3883]

The king of country, no dispute.

[@neldajohnson6879]

no one can sing this as good as Jones

[@dinoaplzful]

His voice was awesome but it’s the words he wrote hell most country singers back then wrote their own music unlike todays fake country performers.

[@zachwonoski4111]

Dino Zazo George didn't write this song.

[@fjosephgonzales6870]

I always get chills when George goes into the chorus for the first time; it never fails.

[@Betty-zu9eb]

When Alan Jackson sung this song at George's funeral I closed my eyes an listened. I swear I heard George singing this instead of Alan.

[@LindaEckstrom-t5c]

Always brings a tear..classic..truly a classic...

[@didifalkman9782]

Nothing exhilarating like listening to music from George Jones.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Didi nice meeting you here

[@user_angelmum]

I heard this on the Tammy and Gorge series .. and thought it was so beautiful . I had not heard of this artist before .. Such a touching song.. Fly high George ..

[@robindew9072]

My dad loved to listen to George Jones. What a voice George had. Missed and never forgotten. Such a sad beautiful song. It still gets you right in your heart & soul.

[@alde8398]

I grew up with George as he grew up in the music business and became a superstar....Has always been and will always be my favorite male country singer....the man sang with so much heart. God rest your soul George...you deserve eternal rest : )

[@torreyintahoe]

So effortless.

[@tillymayflower78]

George Jones you are one of my favorite singers. I love this song !!

[@jamesrobert672]

I always enjoy what you share here on KZbin but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..?

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello young lady 👋🏻, how are you doing?

[@eugeneoneill5137]

Thanks for uploading this. RIP George. We had the great honour of seeing the greatest ever country singer in concert when he came to Ireland a couple of years before his death.

[@RandySaiz]

What a legend

[@johnjohnson2855]

Best song ever written and delivered by the best!!!!

[@kawakiyo]

From Japan, country music is the best!

[@annettemead-em5qq]

such a beautiful song and he.s the only one that does it justice. RIP George thank you for the wonderful music

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello, how are you doing now I really enjoyed oldies with Grandma and I enjoyed life concert

[@timmorgan2595]

Most beautiful song ever!

[@cynthiaann4465]

I remember exactly where I was when I first heard this song and realized he stopped loving her because he had DIED! I was floored. Crazy amazing song!!

[@jensme1]

I got fell on the floor I just posted about my dad still loving my mother the last 50 years and that's why I never married and my mom's name is Cynthia ann

[@43jaygee]

Every time I hear that voice it just makes my day. We miss you George. Country music and music itself will never be the same without you. R.I.P.

[@DianeHayse8gh]

If this song doesn't touch your heart for lost love. You must not have a heart. Miss you George Jones.

[@LynyrdSkynyrdFan]

Incredible

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊

[@jenniferggreer457]

this is absolutely the best country song of all times. I personally also like "you never even called me by my name" by david allen Coe, but...this one is the very best. its my husbands fave song of all times of any genre.

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing today..?

[@fredrumbolt5156]

george was one of a kind unique voyce ,dont get much more country than that .RIP george .

[@ginabonina6427]

This man lived to be 81 years old! Amazing. Look at the deep lines of hard living etched into his face.

[@MorganAlexander-kv1tf]

Hello, how are you doing today, I hope you’re having a wonderful day?