George Jones is "The Rolls Royce of Country Singers"… Read Full Bio ↴George Jones
George Jones is "The Rolls Royce of Country Singers". More than any of his peers, George set the standard to which all other male country singers still aspire.
George was born in Saratoga, Texas on September 12, 1931. He grew up around music because his parents were both musicians. George's father bought him his first guitar when he was nine years old. At age 12 George was already earning money playing music. By the time George was 21 years old, he had served in the Marines. When he left the Marines in 1952, he painted houses for a living. In his spare time George sang and played music.
In 1953, George signed with Starday Records. During the 1950's George scored numerous hits. In 1959 George had his first of many #1 hit recordings. In 1969 George married his female country music counterpart, Tammy Wynette. Their marriage added to George's already larger-than-life persona, but ended in divorce in 1975. As time passed, George's colorful life experiences seemed to highlight his tendency to have a dangerously good time. It was enough to leave the toughest public relations man cringing in horror. George's bouts with substance abuse, bankruptcy, "No-Shows" at concerts, and a highly publicized auto accident in 1999, are now dust on the heels of George's boots. Through it all, he always seems to rise back up again - better than ever.
Today George remains at the top of the list of country music legends. George set the standard high when he recorded his 1980 #1 hit, "He Stopped Loving Her Today". Over the years, George received countless awards for his achievements in country music. In 1992 he was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame. It was one engagement that even ole' "No Show Jones" didn't miss.
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Tammy Wynette
Tammy Wynette is the most celebrated woman in country music. Her humble upbringing makes that fact even more admirable. She grew up on the farm where she was born in Mississippi. Tammy was raised by her mother and grandparents after her father died when she was only eight months old. As she grew up, Tammy realized that she wanted to go into the music business, so she took music lessons to further that cause. Her focus on that goal prevailed.
Her first #1-Hit recording was My Elusive Dreams, a duet with David Houston in 1967. That same year Tammy won her first of many Grammy Awards. Her other many awards include Female Vocalist Of The Year, CMA’s Female Of the Year, Best Country Performance Female, and the Living Legend award, to name a few.
In 1970, Tammy married her male country music counterpart, George Jones. Together, they recorded some of the finest duets in country music history. By the time she was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1998, Tammy Wynette was arguably the most famous woman in country music history. Unfortunately, The First Lady Of Country Music died that same year at the young age of 55.
near you
George Jones with Tammy Wynette Lyrics
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Near you
It's like heaven to be
Near you
Times when we're apart
And I can't face my heart
Say you'll never stay
More than just two lips away
If my hours could be spent
Near you
I'd be more than content
Near you
Make my life worth while
By telling me that I'll
Spend the rest of my days
Near you
near you - near you
Make my life worth while
By telling me that I'll spend the rest of my days
Near you
Spend the rest of my days
Near you
The song "Near You" is a duet by George Jones and Tammy Wynette that speaks to the beauty of being near the one they love. The lyrics speak to the idea that being near each other is like heaven and that being apart is unbearable because they cannot bear the ache of not being with their loved ones. The lyrics also express a sense of longing and hope that their love will be strong enough to keep them together and close, as they promise to spend the rest of their days near each other.
Line by Line Meaning
There's just one place for me
I have found my one true place beside you
Near you
By your side is where I belong
It's like heaven to be
Being near you is pure bliss
Near you
I never want to be too far from you
Times when we're apart
Being away from you is tough
And I can't face my heart
My heart aches when we're not together
Say you'll never stay
Promise me you'll never leave
More than just two lips away
Don't let physical distance come between us
If my hours could be spent
If I could spend all my time with you
Near you
I never want to be too far from you
I'd be more than content
Being by your side would be more than enough
Near you
I never want to be too far from you
Make my life worth while
You are the reason for my happiness
By telling me that I'll
Promise that we will always be together
Spend the rest of my days
Promise me forever by my side
Near you, near you
Being near you is all I want
Make my life worth while
You are the source of my joy
By telling me that I'll spend the rest of my days
Promise me we will never be apart, always together
Near you
I never want to be too far from you
Spend the rest of my days
Promise me for eternity we will be together
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCIS CRAIG, KERMIT GOELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnireland6301
They had their ups and downs but together they were just wonderful.
@gussiefdudley6246
How beautiful ❤️ They truly 😘 loved each other 🥰❤️
@dolfan413
Please don't try to tell me they weren't in love with each other until they died
@loisdargan1459
What a beautiful song,love the words,such a shame they couldn' spend the rest of their days together as they truly loved each other till the end.
@jimbrent6037
You dont truly love a person if you had a few men like Tammy did when George left
@francesodle6069
A woman a wife cannot tell or make a man or her husband do anything to help his family or the marriage. He has to decide to do things his self.
@thatgirlthatsme
Have you ever heard anything more beautiful or seen any 2 people more in love?
@markmark2080
Well, yeah, I have, but in the music world it didn't get any better than this. It's tragic how much destruction alcohol and drugs have done in relationships and society as a whole...
@thatgirlthatsme
@@markmark2080
I completely agree.
@francesodle6069
You can see the way thry act to each other and look at each other they cared for each other. Love George and Tammy singing this song