I can hardly bear the sight of lipstick on the cigarettes there in the ashtray, lying cold the way you left them, but at least your lips caressed them while you packed. Lord have mercy, to write a line like that.
I am so fortunate and lucky to have lived the same generation as most of the Genuine Country Singers and Writers of the past 80 yrs. and George's Song "Who's gonna fill their shoes" really hits deep in my heart as it is So True and George saw The Future~! RIP Jerry and thanks so much for all your contributions to The Common Man's Music~!!
This is a great song. My favorite version is George & Alan Jackson - the smile on Alan's face showed how happy he was to be singing with George - Alan did such an awesome job on it.
I first heard this by EC on the Almost Blue album, and loved it. I didn't know at the time that Jerry had written it, or that George Jones had originally recorded it. It's on of my all-time favorites list nowadays! I just love the line - "the lawn could stand another mowin', funny I don't even care".
I'll tell you what Mr chest not sure did write that song in 71 and it was also a good thing for George Jones to sing that as a matter of fact George Jones remade that a number of years ago and he brought in Alan Jackson to sing part of it which was very nice and I can tell you right now every time you hear that song it would bring tears to your eyes because it would make somebody cry. But that's the way the song is and that's how some songs are but this one you either love it or hate it but it was one hell of a song that George Jones put out in 71 and it sure made everybody feel good. I don't know if it hit number one or not but I can tell you this it still made one damn good song.
I never understood, I thought the baby died, baby’s cries go unheard. Now I think I get it, then I thought it meant, he bought the lady a lot of roses. Anyway, I love it. Elvis C. did a great job, Alan Jackson is awesome too, but I love, love, love George. Rest In Sweet Peace. We miss you down here George ❤
"our one baby's crying goes unheard . . ." As sad and shocking as that line is, to me it is a hopeful part of the song. She's not out of the picture yet. Maybe the two of you can work something out.
I always figured that the roses were part literal and part metaphorical. That they referred to all the times he had brought her roses to try and make up for some real or imagined infraction of his. And tbh, that's still how I see it. It fits into the story of the song better than merely a reference to some roses growing outside somewhere.
I used to have both versions on my playlist driving around the West, while I was already an Elvis fan I could never make up my mind which version I liked better.
The most awesome line in the history of country music. "But at least you thought you wanted it and that's more than I can say for me".
What else is there to say.
Best songwriter interview ever. 🤗
One of the most beautiful songs, ever written, Still makes me emotional, no matter what version.
I can hardly bear the sight of lipstick on the cigarettes there in the ashtray, lying cold the way you left them, but at least your lips caressed them while you packed.
Lord have mercy, to write a line like that.
I love him forever for writing that song!
Definitely in the top ten of best George Jones recordings. Love the song as well as Elvis costello's version.
I’m so glad I listened to this interview. The song’s a masterpiece!
I am so fortunate and lucky to have lived the same generation as most of the Genuine Country Singers and Writers of the past 80 yrs. and George's Song "Who's gonna fill their shoes" really hits deep in my heart as it is So True and George saw The Future~! RIP Jerry and thanks so much for all your contributions to The Common Man's Music~!!
George Jones and Alan jackson sang it as a duet and it was unbelievable.
It was on the George jones barn session cd
“ with a million thoughts go racing through mind I find I haven’t said a word “ 👏👏👍🎶🎶. Fantastic line we all can relate to 👍💙
Whenever I hear this song I think about what my grandfather used to put on his roses and it gives the whole year a different meaning!
This is a great song. My favorite version is George & Alan Jackson - the smile on Alan's face showed how happy he was to be singing with George - Alan did such an awesome job on it.
This is great! "What if it'd been a good year for the roses but everything else is goin to pot!"
One of the greatest songs ever
I first heard this by EC on the Almost Blue album, and loved it. I didn't know at the time that Jerry had written it, or that George Jones had originally recorded it. It's on of my all-time favorites list nowadays! I just love the line - "the lawn could stand another mowin', funny I don't even care".
Great man and beautiful song.
Great interview and an amazing song. Thank you!
Great interview!
''Elvis CostellA....''..love stories like this. I bought the LP when it came out. Great interview. He gave him
time to tell the story in detail.
One of the greatest songs ever - that’s stating the obvious.
Our good buddy!
I'll tell you what Mr chest not sure did write that song in 71 and it was also a good thing for George Jones to sing that as a matter of fact George Jones remade that a number of years ago and he brought in Alan Jackson to sing part of it which was very nice and I can tell you right now every time you hear that song it would bring tears to your eyes because it would make somebody cry. But that's the way the song is and that's how some songs are but this one you either love it or hate it but it was one hell of a song that George Jones put out in 71 and it sure made everybody feel good. I don't know if it hit number one or not but I can tell you this it still made one damn good song.
My anthem song this year....2020
I love this sons so much.. one of the greatest ever
love this song
J.C. Such a great and gifted songwriter.
Awesome song and awesome video brother ♥️
There is a reason Elvis Costello was the first name he mentioned….amazing version
Lyrically it is good, musically it is fantastic!!!
Didn't Jones record this in 1970?
What a story good song
I love This song by Alan Jackson and George Jones Jackie McAdams ❤❤❤❤ 1:06
I never understood, I thought the baby died, baby’s cries go unheard. Now I think I get it, then I thought it meant, he bought the lady a lot of roses. Anyway, I love it. Elvis C. did a great job, Alan Jackson is awesome too, but I love, love, love George. Rest In Sweet Peace. We miss you down here George ❤
Great song!!!!
Fantastic!
Best version of the song is by Dino Lee with even an Elvis Presley part in it!!!! Look it up!
So cool, I wear my TCB 🌩 jewelry everyday, that makes it a real good year for the roses.😅 Still have my money on Jones.
Heel speciaal hoor! 🎶🎶🎶🎶😘
I get it now
Good year for the roses was released in October 1970, so Jerry Chestnut probably wrote it ealier thar year.
Interesting. If you listen to the interview he says he wrote it in 1971...
"our one baby's crying goes unheard . . ." As sad and shocking as that line is, to me it is a hopeful part of the song. She's not out of the picture yet. Maybe the two of you can work something out.
Im saying Good night tonight Alan Jackson Jackie McAdams ❤️❤️❤️ 5:11
Wow
I always figured that the roses were part literal and part metaphorical. That they referred to all the times he had brought her roses to try and make up for some real or imagined infraction of his.
And tbh, that's still how I see it. It fits into the story of the song better than merely a reference to some roses growing outside somewhere.
Elvis costello gave it the emotion and bite the song deserved. Other versions too soft
Elvis Costello version is by far the best!
Even George Jones conceded that
Oh hell no...nobody can beat George on this.
Lol. You're just trolling George Jones fans.
Costello's version is good. But George's is the definitive version.
I used to have both versions on my playlist driving around the West, while I was already an Elvis fan I could never make up my mind which version I liked better.
George just being humble.
More to do with the rosercrusions brothers
Wow