Randy Travis - "Once You´ve Had The Best"

Album: The Grand Tour
Utgitt: 1974
Låtskrivere: Johnny Paycheck
Randy Travis Once You´ve Had The Best-
George Jones And Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert 2007
Label: New West Records ‎
Release Date DVD: 2007
In 2004, George Jones celebrated 50 years as a country music legend with a tribute concert recorded for PBS's SOUNDSTAGE program. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the concert presents live performances of Jones's greatest hits by 20 country luminaries, including Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Kenny Chesney, and Martina McBride.
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"Once You've Had the Best" is a ballad written and originally recorded by Johnny Paycheck. It is best remembered for the rendition recorded by George Jones, who scored a #3 hit with it in late 1973. "Once You've Had the Best" originally appeared on Paycheck's 1973 album Mr. Lovemaker. The Jones version, which contains a more optimistic tone, became the singer's second Top 5 solo hit with Epic Records. Paycheck's first big break came when he was hired as the bass player for Jones' backing band the Jones Boys in the mid 1960s before beginning his own successful solo career a few years later. The pair would also record a duet album, Double Trouble, in 1980. "Once You've Had the Best" became a live staple for Jones, who almost always performed the song after the show opener as a gesture to his audience
Randy Bruce Traywick (born May 4, 1959), known professionally as Randy Travis, is an American country music and Christian country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor.
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[@GuriMalla2010]

Lyrics: I'm so glad to have you back within these arms of mine I can finally close my eyes and get some rest Never once did I think of finding someone new 'Cause there's nothing better once you've had the best You're the very thing they sing about in love songs And one mistake don't mean you've failed the test And as you lay beside me softly sleeping, this I know There's nothing better once you've had the best Within your arms I've had the best and I think the world should know I don't care what you've said or done I'll always love you so You've got more love in your little finger than all the rest And there's nothing better once you've had the best No, there's nothing better once you've had the best

[@conniepaterson3758]

Randy, you are the best. ❤ listening in 2024

[@shawnfournier7604]

Fuckin right, hes the best 😁

[@annamarie7597]

In case you all missed it - RANDY IS ALREADY SETTING UP TOUR DATES

[@marthadouglas5358]

Nobody sings likes this love him!!

[@Hollywoodhat]

I think this is a Paycheck song. Travis sounds perfect.

[@jeanninepowell5211]

Love you randy you are truly blessed❤ one in a lifetime and i mean that, your music is amazing

[@susiehollis8303]

Randy man a lot of your fans MISS you very much. Hurry back brother..I don't think he has any bad songs out. I love all of them .

[@bettymccay7006]

Miss him, Lucky I have video and tape .,I can play all day. Love You. prayers

[@ldunlap627]

It was such a pleasure watching Randy perform at the Ryman. A drunk woman from the crowd tore off his shirt but he kept the show going. Was such a professional about it. Great Entertainer to say the least. Little Lacey

[@dangnganayon5315]

Hi Randy Travis i love your wonderful voice since young until i age God bless you.

[@ruthmaharrey8506]

Tho beautiful voice ,I hope and pray he gets that back . Thanks

[@bazthehandyman]

No one one will ever come close.

[@leeharling9015]

Randy sings it amazing 👍 But George Jones will always be the daddy of country 👍👍

[@williamdryburgh1093]

George would of been so impressed with this. Good job Randy

[@ReelAppalachianAngler]

George was still alive when this was recorded.

[@lisamcneilly2637]

Randy is THE BEST! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎

[@louisejordan2801]

Ohh Randy,,👏👏❤️

[@maryburr9478]

I thank God we had you as long as we did Randy family friends Bennettsville S C

[@territipton9484]

Randy sing's this song so beautiful. He is such a blessing to listen to. I will never tire of listening to Randy sing. He has done a lot of duet's with other singer's that I enjoy also. But , like I said I will never tire of listening to Randy. Get better Randy, you & your family are in my prayers. I know you have along road of recovery ahead of you. Hope to hear what you come up with next. If it's God's will, we will hear another song from you. Just concentrate on getting better.We Love You.

[@jeanninepowell5211]

Randy Travis your the best❤❤

[@johnjohnson2855]

Miss this guy and real country music!! What a voice.

[@chrishertel2046]

Hope randy makes a full comeback, one of the greatest of all time!

[@deborahvadiwala1349]

Perfection!!! People don't get what they had til it's gone. Trick is don't lose it.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Oh, I miss hearing Randy singing!

[@jeanninepowell5211]

Just love your music Randy been since I was a teenager, just love your voice, one of a kind God bless you randy❤❤❤

[@jeanninepowell5211]

I love your music and your voice is so unbelievable❤❤

[@theresedeslauriers2306]

ONCE YOU HAVE HAD THE BEST THERE IS NO HOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT ---XOXOXO

[@jeanninepowell5211]

You know it hurt me bad when he had a stroke he is my favorite signer all my life 🙏 for you randy❤ i love your music, thank you for you music

[@annamarie7597]

what a voice

[@joeannadams3338]

And you are the best, hope to hear from you soon. Love you.

[@FreeDom-fv8wy]

One of the world's greatest country singers. I find him so uplifting and his music keeps me in the 'romance vibe'...mmmmhmmm

[@josettebyrd7459]

Love and miss your singing so much Randy.

[@kimkrause8590]

Yes Randy sings that song so beautiful he has a beautiful voice I never get tired of hearing Randy sing he sings just like a angel I just love his singing so much he is the greatest singer in country music and he is my favorite singer his singing takes my breath away and he is so gorgeous to I love Randy Travis so much I hope he will get will soon cause I miss his singing concentrate on getting better Randy you are a amazing man and singer 🎵🎶💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

One of only a handful who are close to being on a level playing field with ol' Possum.

[@joeannadams3338]

God will not fail you, stay strong, you will sing again. Love you Randy.

[@lawrencemclaughlan7562]

I love the steel guitar in this song

[@joeannadams3338]

Been following you for years, never heard such a beautiful voice.

[@normarimando6541]

we have the BEST Randy..

[@wildstreak73]

Heal up Randy, we miss you!

[@jeanninepowell5211]

Listen to you every night❤ your the best

[@wrongway-oe5dm]

it gets no better than mr randy travis thats pure country

[@sylviamixon5381]

This is a great song and it is very true

[@alangodfrey505]

Get well soon Randy so we can have that great voice back again. God Bless

[@sandielpn]

Love Randy Travis 💙💙#realcountry19 Prayers 🙏 always Miss you ! What a Voice 😍

[@mariaitorrescadiz238]

Randy is an awesome singer i loved....

[@lindamateri7298]

What a beautiful deep voice Randy had ,, I never get tired of listening to.him ,,,, sad we have lost that sound,,,, I pray that he gets better!!!!! ❤️❤️👌

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I have loved Randy Travis for so long! His voice is so soothing! Hope he makes a come back!

[@l.a.dunlap4192]

Great going Randy. Was in Nashville and I seen the lady rip off your shirt. Still you gave us all a GREAT SHOW.

[@joeannadams3338]

And Randy is the best.

[@oakesweld]

RIP Mr. George Jones

[@AB-qi1oh]

There’s something so endearing about Randy Travis’s voice that just makes me come back for more. He’s just himself and I love that about him in my opinion too best kind of country music is when it’s just you and the song and delivering it as pure or raw as it is but THE MOST important part is that it comes from them. With. whatever story they’re telling or emotion they’re trying to impart upon their audience they should come away feeling like they where right there with you experiencing it or feeling an emotion or whatever but they should always feel something. That’s what I think set’s country music apart from other genres is the storytelling element and imagery especially when you consider the likes of George jones who is the biggest storyteller ever. What he sang you not only heard it YOU felt it and I think that’s what made him so impactful. without him or Loretta Lynn there’d be no Randy Travis or anyone he was the catalyst inspiring so many. He changed country music. He IS country music We are so fortunate to be left with his formidable successors and legacy of music. We love you Randy. ‘Forever And Ever Amen”. ❤️

[@markdiver9820]

what a sweet silk voice only betterd by George xx my 2 best singers

[@jessemask2562]

God Bless Randy Travis

[@joeannadams3338]

You will always be the best.

[@doinagriffet9483]

I love you 😘❤️💕

[@johnctgirdley6354]

Randy's awesome I wish he still had this awesome voice

[@andyfrancis3974]

One word. Legend 👍

[@jimdodge5766]

Randy your still the man. Your voice is superb. I pray for your recovery every night.

[@jamiecurling226]

angelic voices only comes ever so often, his voice puts me at ease

[@YoureapwhatUsow]

Never ever again 💔

[@loraschultz772]

Sad he is not on his feet yet to sing, this is my song by him. I had the best for almost 44yrs before he died, never to be another as far as I can see. Good to see Randy has a new wife to stand by him, hurray for him.

[@doloresguyer4466]

If you haven't gotten his book yet, you should do so.Read what he says in it. Certainly confirmed some things for me, that I had suspected. But was never made public til now. Glad too, that he has a wife who is there for him, and not his success rate, or monetary gain.

[@crystalandlloyddurston9148]

Randy Travis did an amazing job singing this song. Not many can.. Another legend right here!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦💙💙

[@tinascissor1319]

Great singer.

[@machomanforeverworldchampion]

One of my favorite songs ever. George is #1, but Randy is probably next on the list.

[@judyhitz4840]

He's great does George Jones justice on. This song love them both thank you Randy

[@BrownEyedGirl2100]

Get better soon Randy We love you praying for you Hun I know you can do it,,, Prayers and more prayers for you Dear,,,,

[@joeannadams3338]

So hooked on Randy, country at its best.

[@lindalee6279]

God Bless you Randy & wife . thank you for all the great music you gave us , it will never die. One of the Best country singers 7-21-21

[@brendaseager7371]

Beautiful voice, praying that he continues to heal. It has been a tough struggle but with faith like his, he will succeed.

[@lendavis9904]

I love some Randy Travis music a very true old country sound guy and they are going away fast

[@williamjames2747]

It's ironic that Randy's hit THE STORMS OF LIFE ended up depicting his future but he was lucky that MARY and his Legion of fans learnt the truest thing TO LOVE THE PERSON and hate the disease .the only way is up for you now RANDY.

[@williamjames2747]

True music is about true feelings ,emotions and experiences and country music by the likes of Randy Travis ,George Jones Alan Jackson and. Of course Merle haggard expressed these feelings .That's the problem with today's society.They can't tell. It. As it is.and face up to the realities.

[@kimivy779]

Beautiful.

[@joeannadams3338]

Randy he's the best

[@susanrachael2066]

Dam, that bloody voice of Randy's nothing bust the Best !!! All thanks to God for the awesome talent 🙌🙏😇 💞

[@Bobbythefanman]

What a legend

[@bazthehandyman]

Awesome singer.....such passion and class.

[@rogervallecillo292]

So freaking natural it's uncanny . Pure, unfiltered natural talent. Amazing.

[@cherokey42]

It just doesn't get any better than this...He is just so kind and humble when you meet him...Like he is so glad to meet YOU....What a wonderful performer, and a great man..

[@ruthboykin9873]

Had to play and listen and share this awesome song again! Thank you for the great music! 😊❤️🎶❤️

[@celtic304]

Lovely version of Georges song.

[@michaelpagano8671]

We need more people like randy. His voice is amazing. And bless u on your recovery.

[@l.a.dunlap4192]

Sir, check out Darryl Singletary, Bad thing, God called him home. He was great too. Listen to I Never Go Around Mirrors by Darryl.

[@bazthehandyman]

Totally in a class of his own !!

[@crystalwalker9227]

Nice song

[@dianasnowden3595]

Hi Randy, You are still one of my favorite singers .Some of your songs got me through some serious family issues. I continue to pray for your complete recovery in all ways. Physically , spiritually and emotionally Blessings to you Dee

[@johnscism3504]

Amen to brother praise God and Jesus name Amen.

[@darrellmcqueen2872]

Thank you so much For all your songs Randy Travis you're my favorite Country Singer in Country Music! And I'm Darrell McQueen and I have started singing in Church. At 8 years old. in Church, and noticed so many people kept wanting me to sing for them, and requesting that for me to sing songs, for them. not realizing at that age. that my Voice would continue to draw more people to hear me!! as for myself, starting Gospel Music, and loving music so much growing up. I never seen or realized how or who was gonna really inspire me in Continuing my singing. but when Randy started singing I felt really inspired by his very unique voice and the way he pronounced his self. I've been inspired by him so much. listening to his music and learning every word. And just about every song he Sings. they in so many ways, I can relate to them are they sound exactly the way I've lived. or living. the weirdest thing is we sing so much alike it's amazing, to even talk like him. and we look a lot alike. and I have performed in Festival's throughout the Gulf Coast at different festival's. and Bars. and people befriended me on Facebook and asking me to sing for them. I was I hope I see the a. when the women cried when listening to me singing . all I have wanted to do is meet him, and I pray everyday for me to be blessed with the opportunity to meet Randy Travis, for Randy to see his self how much I sing like him. and how much he's inspired me, I'm living in Pascagoula ,Miss. and if there's anyone to please help me, that knows him. that he sees myself singing his music. if any one knows him why he's here please if someone can please find it in their heart that my Dream comes true. Please, you can call me!! Darrell McQueen 228-281-2429 God Bless, Singer/Songwriter Darrell McQueen

[@caswell1000]

This is a great country song! Randy Travis is one of the best! Thank you for posting this video. Five *****'s and thumbs up!! God Bless You! Gwen Weaver

[@bensievcalso6366]

Sooooo goooooooddddd😭🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@lindalovesal]

Can’t write so 💕❤️💕

[@roybauer7867]

WOW

[@bazthehandyman]

In a league of his own.

[@brianhelle7064]

If this wasn’t a video for proof certain parts of this song you’d have to think that George was singing them parts. Great job randy get well

[@keith904A]

True Country music. The man who introduced me to the real thing, when I had no idea of George Jones was.

[@bobmacphail2842]

....Randy you are the best ! ...hurry up and get back here brother!

[@dianekauffman6622]

Randy has a wonderful voice. He hit those notes so perfectly. Always will love Randy.

[@kemdavis617]

Not many singers can sing george jones songs wit such deep connection but for you mr randy travis , you nailed it.

[@tinascissor1319]

So true.

[@easyenetwork2023]

Randy is one of the few artists who can say he lived life similar to George.

[@dianekauffman6622]

Randy can sing ..... Country. Love him .

[@annamonrose7423]

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[@clarke963]

Fine song. Thanks Randy.

[@kemdavis617]

I can never get tired of listening to your beautiful voice.... love you lots mr travis.

[@franciennitikoesoema9677]

❤ nice song nice voice.