GEORGE JONES TRIBUTE- COME SEE WHAT THE RUCKUS IS ABOUT!!!

Here is my video tribute to the GREATEST country singer who ever lived. I'm sorry that it took me so long to post something, I have been heartbroken over the loss of my hero. This is a video to show everyone just how important George Jones is. I have taken a few clips from various interviews, documentaries, awards shows and such. It is not my intent to infringe on anyone's copyrighted material. I will accept no money for the use of these clips. I simply wanted to honor my musical hero, and show the younger generation who George Jones is and what he means to country music. We miss you Possum!! George Glenn Jones (Sept 12th 1931- April 26th 2013)
I bought a book a few years ago called "America's Music- The Roots of Country" and under every artists picture they listed a list of their accomplishments. Some singers had a whole page of accomplishments under their name... Under George Jones's picture there was only ONE short sentence... "Often cited as the greatest singer on earth" ...I think that sums it up pretty good!
I claim no rights or ownership. I believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material here is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. My sole purpose in posting these "Classic Country" related videos is my own attempt to make the younger generation aware of these older artists and what they contributed to music. I will accept no profit, nor will I claim any ownership of material.

[@PatsyCline965]

I never realized how much influence George had in my growing up years and the whole of country music until his death. He truly was the King of Country.

[@ke9923]

George Jones still lives on. Though we can't see him physically anymore just play any of his music you will feel him. GJ RIP. LOVE YOU FOR EVER.

[@HerbWalker]

There has only been 2 times that I broke down and cried when someone in the music industry died: Elvis Presley George Jones..............Just broke my heart and I felt like someone in MY family had died. The very reason I went into music myself and played it for 30 years out there was because of these two men.

[@derekschott5209]

As that date comes back around, I sit here listening to the greatest country voice of all time. Your comment hits home. For me I did the same- the day Chris LeDoux and George Jones died...

[@pattihouston9050]

What is their left to say except you may think your gone but my God George your still here in your spirit and music. Just look at all those legends Roy acuff, Merle, Johnny cash, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Sammy Kershaw, Tammy wynette etc hiw they honour their legend. Just breath taking. How Tammy brought him to tears just goes to show how much he loves her yes loves her in heaven together again. Rip all those legends who are up in heaven.

[@darkdred]

What a beautiful tribute! Thank you so much for sharing. George touched so many lives through his music, and it's hard to believe that he is gone, but his music will live on forever in the hearts of his fans. We love you George.

[@michaeld.nichols9588]

Yes Absolutely!! LOVE You Always George, Possum, Old No Show! RIP Brother!! Btw; I have a CD by your daughter Georgette and I want more!!! I must say though, If anyone in country music even comes close to sounding like George Jones it would be Randy Travis. I love him also and so sad about what happened to him. Hopefully, he can one day make a comeback God willing!

[@darlenemstrommer7687]

Gone as not forgotten singing in heaven

[@richardharris3149]

My lord George Jones will never be forgotten in my house..I'm so proud I got to see him in concert once,,it was in Rainsville, Alabama...I will always treasure seeing him,to this day,no other concert has ever touched his....George Jones is country music...God Bless

[@miguelpatricio1281]

Thank you so much for doing this tribute to George Jones. I am 61 and grew up with almost every song this man sang, or recorded. I come from a musical western family and like so many have said George was like a uncle or brother in our family, and I was from Nebraska at that time, never met the man but sure loved his music, have learned the guitar because of this man.

[@RealCountryvideos]

job well done George's music will be immortal he is and will always be what country should be also love your full shows of the George Jones show

[@WildPhotoShooter]

What a great tribute compilation for THE greatest country vocalist . Hag was also great, George couldn't write songs like Hag could but Possum had the greatest most versatile voice.

[@douggreen8944]

If I see this again in 10 years I will still get a huge lump in my throat, and tears falling down. for the last 10 years, he stopped loving her today would bring a tear to me every stinkin time.. now its almost every song by GJ.  Thanks for the post... and the tears

[@lmc2375]

He was amazing, he will always be amazing. GJ could yank the tears from your eyes with that voice. RIP my fellow Virgo. He was a life path 8.💖🙏💫🌍

[@philgiesbrecht]

Thank you for putting this tribute together. I've been 'country' since the late '40's and of all the artists I've heard and appreciated, there has been and is NO ONE WHO COMES CLOSE TO THE IMORTAL GEORGE JONES! ! !

[@deanie0923]

thank you so much for sharing this with us! RIP George Jones!

[@Megatron_Hunt_Life]

Vary good job! Best ever! Im happy you have met him you my friend in this video is the way i feel. on the day of his passing i was at work and all i could do was cry like a baby hard to hide myself when you work on a pack line... no one seen me. Thank you again!

[@thomastommy1192]

George Jones was truly the Best of the best and the king of country music. We all will miss him. RIP George Jones. We all loved you.

[@merlestevens3202]

very good thank you for showing. RIP

[@beemerscoot8851]

I was 10 years old in 1970 when Dad told me he had recently discovered that George Jones was the greatest singer in the world. Since Pa was a professional musician I couldn’t doubt what he was telling me, but I had to understand why he said that. Ever since that day I have listened to every singer and tried to judge their talent and ability to hit notes and delivery phrasing. 48 years later I have to say that Dad sure knew what he was talking about. I have yet to hear a single human being that could match the vocal talents of Mr. Jones.

[@annphelan9813]

R.I.P George love your music .💔💔💔

[@partysugar519]

With all due respect.... Elvis Presley was the best singer to ever to pick up a microphone. Elvis could have been King just on his looks alone without singing a note. But the voice of Elvis Presley is truly the voice of a King. It's probably the single most recognized voice ever. And when it comes to singing and recording I don't think anybody was awarded more than Elvis. He's sold more records than anybody. And I don't think Elvis ever even wrote a single song. Which in a way I believe is a testimon to just how good of a singer he was. So with that being said I do love me some george jones & so I get it how so many people can single him out to be the best of all time I do get that & I can respect that. But I must say this... The king of country is Hank Williams

[@beemerscoot8851]

@@partysugar519 Ralph Emery once stated that 9 out every 10 professional performer he’s interviewed over the years have named George Jones as their favorite singer. A bunch of people have done a reasonable job of imitating Elvis and Hank but not one human being has ever come close to mimicking what George does. I could go on forever but unless you’ve tried to sing yourself, and attempted to do what they do, then you’ll probably never understand.

[@partysugar519]

@@beemerscoot8851 Actually if you look up george jones cover songs you will find several unknowns covering george jones and sounding pretty close to just like him. Furthermore, I listened to Ralph Emery interview George jones and george jones himself said his biggest influence was indeed Hank Williams and Roy Acuff. But it was Hank Williams with the multiple unique up n down pitches n yodeling stuff he did with his voice that could not be mimicked. Even by his own son who became a great country singer in his own right. There's even a Hank Williams the 3rd that tries to sing his granddaddy's songs the same way but trust me even his grandson does not come close to sounding at all like the one and only Hank Williams. I wonder who has sold more records between Jones and Williams.... My money's on Williams. Even though hank died young and had a much shorter career than Jones, hanks probably still sold way more records and I betcha anything Hank Williams has had a far bigger impact on country music as far as being influenzial to future artist. I mean how can you call jones the king when basically he learned from Williams??? I'm pretty sure hank Williams has more hit songs than Jones? and Williams' career was way less than half as long as george jones. Did I mention not even Williams own next of kin can come close to sounding like the great one and only "Father" / "King" of country music??? I've even heard females that cover george jones pretty good. You'll never hear a female or a male for that matter come even half way close to sounding anything like hank williams. But you will find exactly that of george jones covers. My grandpa looks and sounds just exactly like george jones.... Hell even hank Williams very own son hank Jr doesn't look or sound anything like his own Father Hank Sr. So where we at now with this??? Maybe we should make a list of each of their biggest hit songs and see who had the better and most? Again my money's on hank but you gotta remember george had twice as long a career since Hank Williams life was tragically cut short at age 29. I think hank may of even still had more hit songs and even way more influence over country music as a whole than Jones could have possibly have had. I love george jones believe me I do. And as big and great and unique as george jones was. He wouldn't be the headliner if he and Williams were on tour together. No way jones would close the show after Williams think about it....

[@beemerscoot8851]

​@@partysugar519 Well … I don’t know if you realize this but 99.99% of the people in this world are just as happy listening to a no-talent bum as they are a world-class singer. That’s simply because they don’t know the difference. Because you seem to believe that recording sales are an indication of a person’s talent, then I have to assume you fit that category. Shoot….Garth Brooks has made more money singing than anybody and on the talent scale he’s a mid-rank amateur at best. If you really want a challenge then I’m posting a link below to a Jones recording. I only ask that you listen to the ending, specifically the last 3 words. If you can find a recording of anyone that can come close to what George does here, send me your address and I’ll gladly send you a $100 dollar bill. I’ll tell you that my motives are not to prove you wrong, it’s just that I would gladly give anyone $100 that could point me to someone with that kind of talent. For your enjoyment, count all the notes he puts into the last 3 syllables and notice how each one is so “perfectly” on pitch. Good Luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLdi2ZnjMqonbs

[@KLUNKET]

Your welcome! I can say with 100% confidence regardless of ever meeting him or not, he loved you & your family as much as you loved him! I have never met an entertainer that loved his fans more than George.I was awe struck by it. The first time I met him I had written something for him-he was so kind & took the time to talk with me,then after the show I asked if he would sign my guitar-he did, before he went to leave he hollered "hey son"! I looked over & he tossed me the pick he used that night

[@shelbyhulit622]

George Jones was a great sinser There will never be another one like him!

[@lynnmiller320]

George Jones deserved all the awards and fecognition he dver got he could hold the audience in his hands every time

[@brendaf1964]

Thank you so much for this....I still cry knowing that he is gone......I can only imagine how Nancy is feeling. RIP George....shall miss you forever!!!

[@vandacooksey]

thank you for doing this it is just the tip of the icebarg to how good this man was and still is.RIP.we will love you forever.it is up to us to make sure the young know what they have missed not to have known him .

[@wizzy4468]

this is the best tribute I have seen since the Memorial services! thank you for taking the time to put this together for my hero! He will be missed by so many!

[@IFdude]

Thank you so much for making this. A great tribute for the greatest singer of all time.

[@francesodle9376]

I was recovering from surgery i called my friend i felt so bad about George passing we loved him and his singing.

[@ednacarelock7471]

Klunket, I don't know how I have missed this because most all I do on KZbin is search George Jones! Fitting tribute for The King of country music. I sincerely hope that he knew how much he was loved personally and musically. Fascinating life, I will never know how he survived all those years. Nancy Jones is a remarkable lady!

[@KLUNKET]

Thank you! As of this month he will have been gone 5 years now- that is so hard to believe... I know we all miss the old possum dearly. I think he knew how much the people loved him, BUT, I don't know that he ever truly understood why... He was uncomfortable talking about his own talent... he never thought he was that good. When people would praise him, he would point out that others were better, or just simply sit there uncomfortably sucking air through his teeth, fidgeting, putting his head down and so forth... I feel so bad about that. He truly was the best, and sadly the only person that didn't recognize it was Jones himself.

[@billyford3095]

Klunket... I am Nancy Jones nephew..Sir Thank you for the way you decribed my Uncle.. That is true about him and you are right my Aunt Nancy did like this video you made of him. I was going though some old email cleaning out my junk and I came across the link you made of this video she sent to me. It was on May 18th 2013. So thank you... I still love watching all of these videos of him. I so miss him.. YOu guys have a great day.. Thanks

[@vipercar11]

@@billyford3095just wanted to say good evening.. I'm a fan from Versailles mo. Hope you and all the family is doing fine. How's your aunt Nancy doing? I know it's been a while how's she doing from her eye surgery??. I hope you will pass this to her tell hello. I sent a face book and on messager request for her . I know she's reluctant on responding to unknown people. . Hope to hear from you or her. Love ya all.. take care.

[@billyford3095]

@@vipercar11 thank you for that response. She's doing great thanks.. Aunt Nancy doesn't do Facebook anymore..

[@vipercar11]

@@billyford3095THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING BACK.. .. AGAIN HOPE EVERYONE IS WELL.. .. (ON MY SON'S APP) BUT RESPOND ON HIS.. IM HOPING TO GET DOWN TO NASHVILLE TO THE HALL OF FAME.. AND JAMES CAUTHERS IS DOING AWESOME WITH HIS MUSIC OF YOUR UNCLE GEORGE'S AND OTHER'S AS WELL. MERRY CHRISTMAS.!! CLAYTON AND BRENDA.FROM MISSOURI.

[@KLUNKET]

Thank you so much, I am so glad everyone likes this tribute. I surely spent a great deal of time working on it. I played this for some people at work, and this one older lady that I work with said "wow, Hag, Cash, Conway... when the BEST say that someone is the BEST, you better damn well pay attention"!!! She summed up how I feel pretty well! Thanks for the kind comment!

[@jacquelineramphal1911]

what an amazing tribute, to the greatest voice ever, one that makes you think about what your hearing and feel it even more!

[@loriawesomesingerwolf899]

I'M SO GLAD THAT I GOT TO HEAR AWESOME. COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER GEORGE JONES. THE POSSUM. RIP TO GEORGE JONES.

[@shirleyruth4344]

This was a wonderful tribute to a true legend. All I can say is thanks for the time and effort that you put in to making this video and then for sharing it with his fans.

[@williamhutcheson6511]

Saw him live twice. Two very memorable evenings. Nobody better.

[@harvsmith5093]

Mr Jones the man who could sing real country music r.i.p Jones i miss u and always will!!!!

[@judithhudspeth9836]

There is and always will be the "only" voice in Country Music. R.I.P. Mr. Jones

[@JoeBonsall]

Thank you brother...... best I have seen on our beloved POSSUM!!! God Bless man!!!

[@robertrstw8354]

my inspiration and and second to Hank Williams sr it's tough to say to me Hank Williams was coldness to country music, George Jones you're what warmed people up to the love of country music it's always tough to determine who's better.. you are the best compared to the rest. thank you for your time also thank you for your service to this country, I am free because of so many veterans

[@outlawyer45]

Thanks. George is proud.

[@KLUNKET]

Thank you so very much! I just love George so much, and I felt like making this little video was my way of saying goodbye, and above all simply saying "thank you George Jones". Thanks again and God Bless. I know how much you loved the Possum, so deeply sorry for your loss that I truly do not have words.

[@hammy102003]

Thank-You

[@KLUNKET]

Thank you so much! I wanted to show how we all felt about George Jones. I wish I had the means to have done something more profound, but I have really loved the reception this video has received. I really appreciate all of the kind comments- even Mrs. Nancy Jones enjoyed the video and that meant so much. She asked me to send it to her on a DVD- it made me feel great. I hope it expressed what was in my heart- and in all of our hearts. Thanks again. God Bless.

[@leeioki]

I HAVE 1000S OF.STAGE PORTRAITS I WILL BE DOING THE SAME

[@dennis9962]

Thank you. I have share many many videos of yours on my classic country and western facebook page. Thank you again :)

[@MsWolvirene]

thank you so much for the beautiful video you put together of George Jones. I wish my dad was still alive to see it. When I think of George Jones, I always think of my dad who on coming back from from a near death illness (in the hospital) went to his stereo and played "He stopped loving her today" for my mom.

[@KimClkCreationsDesigns]

I’m crying my eyes ❤️🙏 Beautiful tribute 🙏🪽❤️

[@KLUNKET]

Thanks! Took me a couple of days to seek out all the clips and compile them all, but I felt I needed to make some sort of tribute, I just love Jones so much that I don't have words...

[@KLUNKET]

I too was at work and a friend of mine called and passed on the terrible news. However, I didn't have to hide myself... I didn't cry until about 2 days after I heard the news... I was literally in shock... when the shock wore off the tears fell like rain.

[@beemerscoot8851]

I got to watch George's funeral on my birthday. Yep, first time I ever cried on my birthday, and I was 53 years old.

[@marccone155]

greatest country singer ever. No need to debate he is far above the 2nd best. And I love Waylon Jennings. But this is it

[@nadineallen9527]

I love George Jone I have been listening to George jone since I was just a little girl cause thats what my parents listened to and it stuck with me as an adult and he is the greats in my books he will be saddle missed but never for gotten ever

[@daincredibleflow]

Good vid about the possum he will never be forgotten grew up hearing his voice in the car an around the house and will die doing that to rip George we all love you!

[@kattrakee]

Thank you , Mr. Klunket 👍👍👍👍⭐️🎶🎵🎶🎶⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@thedillanholliday]

You know sir just by your talking I burst into tears

[@jerryblackledge9749]

The good Lord bless him with a voice that we will never forget an great songs that touches our hearts rip you was the best

[@jeffreycoffey3761]

No one can fill his shoes ..no one. George carries the torch and always will ...George and Tammy were magic when they sang together😁

[@atfourothirtythree]

Now there have been a lot of great country singer through the years but none have had the impact and influence that George Jones has had. Country music would not have been the same without George Jones...

[@theeaskey]

ya know its a shame ol George did not get to hear all the acalades when he was alive , im sure he would be surprised by some and amused by others, personally i think his likes will never be seen or heard again ever . he was original and special not alone to me but to millions of others , thank you for taking the time to make this tribute video , I could have done without seeing George Bushes face again , but thank you.

[@briley737]

This breaks my Heart to see him like this, but this is his life this is what he wanted to do and love doing.

[@AlexMcElree]

nobody I loved more . RIP George

[@tgh223]

lot of times in my life there were some times most men could not have made it thru i probably would not have if it had not been for jones listening to his music i found someome who had it worse than me i found a friend someone who understood thanks possum rip

[@tpage6]

Great, Worth the wait.

[@The1sassylady5378]

Thank You Mr Klunket for sharing this video. Still love George Jones 🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵 We miss him hard to believe he's been gone neigh on 10 years now. May you rest in God's arms George Jones ❤

[@sandraellis9526]

Went to church with his Aunt and she said he was a sweet kind boy growing up . Little did she know he would be George Jones!!! :-)

[@tomlemery8490]

Very nice tribute to George.

[@justme6798]

We love you George Billy and Toni

[@davidzeltinger3912]

i can't comment it's to great. thank you

[@KLUNKET]

David Zeltinger Thanks... George Jones was, IS, and always will be the BEST in my opinion.

[@loriwolf2765]

RIP TO THE POSSUM. GEORGE JONES. I'LL ALWAYS BE YOU'RE BIGGEST FAN.

[@didifalkman9782]

George Jones REALLY kicks butt! Nobody else does it like him!

[@CandySpirit1]

ty so much he is the king and my hero

[@markdeweese9288]

Great job , God bless you for doing this

[@loriawesomesingerwolf899]

GEORGE JONES WAS THE GREATEST COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER EVER.

[@djbob9038]

R.I.P. Merle Haggard. you see merle in the clips, we lost merle today at 79.

[@anthonytubbs6110]

i knew george jones personally i grew up with in my life he was a very wonderful man

[@KLUNKET]

Not at all... I had hoped everyone would like it. I spent days seeking out all the clips, editing, I used windows movie maker and it kept freezing my computer! But I really felt that I needed to post something prolific, I just loved Jones so much... I made this having those in mind who didn't know who George Jones was, I thought I'll make a tribute that really shows how great he truly was!! For those of us who already love George to see the things that people say about him just makes you say WOW

[@BigMikeD10001]

good one

[@francesodle9376]

Best telling us about George.

[@francesodle9376]

Touching heart warming

[@southernguy6452]

George jones was the best singer who ever lived

[@michaelsacy5849]

Still is.

[@richgrimmett9993]

And he carried that crown to the grave. They won't make another crown because there is and always will only be 1 george jones! I can name half a dozen # 2's but #1 was a knock out, out of the park homerun well before even the 1980s rolled in.

[@redirishrose9857]

Nothing to say

[@loriawesomesingerwolf899]

RIP TO GEORGE JONES. YOU'RE WE'RE A AWESOME SINGER. I MISS YOU'RE SINGING.

[@pamelasmith1485]

the best

[@hellentorrez7398]

He was a great singer we all lovehem no have a super fine voice we love ❤ him 8uper voice we miss him so super nice H.T

[@KLUNKET]

There are more to come! I'll have em' all posted!

[@cscott6629]

Always enjoy a good video of the possum.

[@FullForce1972]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

[@ThePossumfan]

who could not know him!? I did him and Nancy both won't forget either of them or the band!

[@KLUNKET]

I was at work when George passed away. I found out about it from two young girls sitting in the waiting room watching TV. I was walking passed and heard one say to the other "who is this George Jones everyone keeps talking about"? I responded "he's Country Music's living legend"! One of the girls replied "not anymore he ain't"... I said "what do you mean"? And she told me that all the news stations were reporting that he had died. My heart went into my stomach. Not more than a few minutes later my wife called me at work and confirmed that George had died. I can't describe the feeling I had. For the first couple of days I didn't say a word about it, then once the shock wore off I cried like a baby. I hope George Jones truly knew how much he meant to all of us... Anyhow, that conversation with those 2 young girls inspired me to make this video. I actually felt bad for them having not known who George was. I only wish I had had the means to have done something more profound. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video... it means a lot!

[@ThePossumfan]

he always was so humble about his fame!

[@ThePossumfan]

yes he was..

[@martynewell1181]

We lost a great guy and a great singer when George Jones passing We will see him again RIP George Jones

[@KLUNKET]

Do you mean Bill Mack the radio host? I didn't know that, but I think that Jones recorded a song Mack wrote at one point, I just can't recall which song it was... So I guess I should have figured they were friends. Wonder how old Bill Mack is doing?

[@kuriouslee]

Thank YOU

[@millielockhart4142]

We miss you...you ole Possium !

[@loranmalone7649]

Love.george..jones..and.his.songs.

[@elainemoser3720]

The King Period !

[@waynekitkoski9825]

The greatest singer of all time

[@lynnmiller320]

JONES WAS THE GREATEST COUNTRY SINGER THAT I EVER HEARD he could hood you your heart in his hand he would get more response FrREE croud than anyone

[@shannonburns6724]

When one looks up: Real Country Music in the Dictionary, George Jones' picture will be there.

[@nancyprianti2355]

This is GREAT ❤️

[@stevendudley5687]

President Trump called him the greatest singer of all time.

[@Hattie-m5s]

I miss his brush cut❤❤❤

[@chasmcneal7894]

The man#1

[@thomasryan5736]

GOAT

[@rodneystephens8859]

The older George got the better he sang and he even look much better I guess because he had stopped the drinking and the drugs oh, and I think that we have we have God and Nancy to thank for that

[@AdamPaulMeredith]

🐐

[@donnaroberts4726]

There are alot of people in. this world who have the name George, but there's only 1 ☆GEORGE ☆ in the world who is known by that name only, & that 1 is GEORG E Jones.!!!

[@stevendudley5687]

Have you been to that museum in Nashville they have?

[@GottliebGoltz]

There is only one George Jones.

[@MrWayneWhite]

You met the legendary Possum?

[@KLUNKET]

I did! Many times!

[@MrWayneWhite]

@@KLUNKET I am so jealous of you right now. I saw him on the Grand Ole Opry back in 2000.

[@MrWayneWhite]

@@KLUNKET hey 👋 man we've lost another one of the greats in Miss Loretta Lynn. I can just imagine she's with Jones, Cline, West and Twitty singing up a ruckus. I still haven't even gotten over George Jones' death yet and here now I have to deal with the lost of Loretta Lynn

[@lynnmiller320]

George Jones didn't sing country mustc he WAS COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!