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PDittie

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11. I was a Johnny Cash snob growing up

Reply to Ishoutandscream2 (Original post)

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 10:20 AM

Apr 2013

and it was George Jones who broke that down in me.

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George Jones Dies [View all] Ishoutandscream2 Apr 2013 OP

Seems everyday, someone important dies Ishoutandscream2 Apr 2013 #1

RIP, George nt OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #2

He stopped loving her today. Lasher Apr 2013 #3

I feel tears welling up down deep inside like my hearts gonna be break madokie Apr 2013 #7

Saddest, most beautiful voice in the world.. radhika Apr 2013 #9

Listen... RIP George. Purveyor Apr 2013 #12

First tune that came to mind with me too dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #13

My favorites of his were this song and "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes". (n/t) richmwill Apr 2013 #26

fantastic voice..... dhill926 Apr 2013 #4

The. Music mainstreetonce Apr 2013 #5

Even this 70's kid who grew up on rock had tremendous respect for George Jones groundloop Apr 2013 #6

Exactly. sendero Apr 2013 #23

Another great one, gone. Paladin Apr 2013 #8

I'll second that comment n/t doc03 Apr 2013 #27

Are we sure he's not pretending? Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #10

We'll know if he shows up at his funeral. Travelman Apr 2013 #15

You in Nashville Travelman?..... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #29

I was a Johnny Cash snob growing up PDittie Apr 2013 #11

Rest In Peace, ol' Possum Seeking Serenity Apr 2013 #14

White Lightning! 4_TN_TITANS Apr 2013 #16

Possum Eyes SamKnause Apr 2013 #17

go rest high on that mountain george....... madrchsod Apr 2013 #18

My favorite... Archae Apr 2013 #19

At least he waited til Friday. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #20

a great singer lovemydog Apr 2013 #21

I learned about him through these guys: Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #22

+1+1 nt Earth_First Apr 2013 #25

In the midst of a current 'Farewell Tour" Earth_First Apr 2013 #24

His last no show ripcord Apr 2013 #34

RIP George. DeSwiss Apr 2013 #28

Yep. RIP George. I was hoping he would make it through..... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #30

Greatest singer of tear jerker songs that ever lived tularetom Apr 2013 #31

Yabba dabba doo...the king is gone.... rppper Apr 2013 #32

Who's Gonna Fill their shoes? graham4anything Apr 2013 #33

The "lawn mower stories" always cracked me up. onager Apr 2013 #35

My dad loved him too. The guy could sing and I miss those times. WhoWoodaKnew Apr 2013 #36