George Jones: The Great Lost Hits

Jones recorded lots of music during his tenure with the Musicor label. Some of it was awesome, much of it was OK, and the rest was kind of crappy. The two Bear Family boxed sets that compile the entirety of Jones' Musicor output are, to be very honest, kind of difficult to endure. For every great song, you've got to endure ten or so that just don't make (or even come close to making) the grade.The beauty of this compilation is that it gathers all the gems from that period (both hits and great album tracks) and leaves the crud behind. As far as great 60's country music goes, it really doesn't get much better than this.Some will argue that this is Jones at his peak. Others will say earlier or later tracks were more definitive. My sense is that, from late 50's through the late 70's, Jones peaked a number of times at different labels. The peaks of each period are all worthwhile, but for different qualities. Which period you prefer will depend on lots of subjective stuff. It's just good now to finally have a definitive document of his Musicor best moments to go along with similar compilations of his best moments for other labels!

LOST songs not previously available on C.D.!This set fills in some blanks from the Musicor years which were 1965 to 1971.Jones had 30 charted songs on the Musicor label, 23 of those are here.Of the other eleven tracks here ~ all are explained below.A sticker on the case states "Includes two previously unreleased recordings" ~how-ever ~ the listing only makes known one of them.I felt this pocket of Jones music should be fairly detailed, as it seems these songs, for now, are here only.Some of Jones most popular and best loved songs of his entire career are here.Track listing for purpose of detailing what's here.Disc One ~1. Walk Through This World with Me ~~~ top ten in 1967.2. I Can't Get There from Here ~~~ top ten in 1967.3. Things Have Gone to Pieces ~~~ top ten in 1965.4. Love Bug ~~~ top ten in 1965.5. If My Heart Had Windows ~~~ top ten in 1967.6. Take Me ~~~ top ten in 1965.7. Four-O-Thirty-Three ~~~ top ten in 1966.8. I'll Share My World with You ~~~ top ten in 1969.9. Say It's Not You ~~~ top ten in 1968.10. Small Time Laboring Man ~~~ top 40 in 1968.11. Milwaukee, Here I Come ~~~ With Brenda Carter ~ top 20 in 1968.12. As Long as I Live ~~~ top ten in 1968.13. When the Grass Grows over Me ~~~ top ten in 1968.14. If Not for You ~~~ top ten in 1969.15. I'm a People ~~~ top ten in 1966.16. She's Mine ~~~ top ten in 1969.17. Where Grass Won't Grow ~~~ top 40 in 1970.Disc Two ~1. A Good Year for the Roses ~~~ top ten in 1970.2. Tell Me My Lying Eyes Are Wrong ~~~ top 20 in 1970.3. World of Forgotten People ~~~ Uncharted - album track 1966.4. Sometimes You Just Can't Win ~~~ top ten in 1971.5. Right Won't Touch a Hand ~~~ top ten in 1971.6. A Day in the Life of a Fool ~~~ Uncharted - album track 1971 ~ then released on R.C.A. & a - top 40 in 1972.7. Burn Another Honky Tonk Down ~~~ Uncharted - album track 1970.8. Your Angel Steps out of Heaven ~~~ Uncharted - B-side Of "As Long As I Live" 1968.9. I'll Follow You (Up to Our Cloud) ~~~ top 20 in 1971.10. Never Grow Cold ~~~ Uncharted - album track - 1971.11. The Honky Tonk Downstairs ~~~~ Uncharted - Previously unreleased in North America.12. We Must Have Been Out Of Our Minds ~ With Melba Montgomery ~~~ (G. J. - United Artist - top ten in 1963)(Taken from Melba Montgomery's album on Musicor from 1967)13. Developing My Pictures ~~~ Uncharted - B-side 0f "Walk Through This World With Me" 1967.14. Old Brush Arbors ~~~ top 40 in 1966.15. Beneath Still Waters ~~~ Uncharted - album track in 1969.16. Feeling Single, Seeing Double ~~~ Uncharted - album track in 1965.17. Will You Visit Me on Sunday ~~~ Uncharted - album track in 1970.From ~ TimeLife & has excellent sound.Comes with a 14 page, colored booklet of career information & photo's.This is a super great collection of Jones music that any fan of vintage country music will enjoy.Footnote, for curiosity's sake ~ the titles of the seven Musicor singles that aren't here ~1. I've Got Five Dollars and it's Saturday Night ~~~ top 20 in 1965. With Gene Pitney.2. Louisiana Man ~~~ top 40 in 1965. With Gene Pitney.3. Big Job ~~~ top 50 in 1965. With Gene Pitney.4. That's All It Took ~~~ top 50 in 1966. With Gene Pitney.5. Close Together ~~~ top 100 in 1966. With Melba Montgomery.6. Party Pickin ~~~ top 40 in 1967. With Melba Montgomery.7. No Blues Is Good News ~~~ top 100 in 1969.

One of Country's icons. Wow. George Jones was a master that I didn't ever realize. I grew up on this music, but for some reason I never realized just how much he wrote and sang. I missed a LOT of his works, but I also heard tons that I just didn't realize was George Jones. Of course, I also didn't like the smoother sound of much of his work. But the guy was genius! These are excellent songs, classic country to the end. And I just LOVE this photo of him.

A lot of contemporary country singers work George Jones' name into their song lyrics, as if he represents everything that's true about country music and what it should sound like. This album is the reason why. All of these songs were hits for George in the 60's and 70's. Some of us may remember when they played on the radio every day. Others can only imagine what that time was like. One listen to The Great Lost Hits will put you right back there.

I have a huge GJ collection but I still find songs of his I don't have or original versions I don't have. I thought these sounded great especially "Where Grass Won't Grow." I've never listened to another artist that I like as much as George. It's amazing how his voice has lasted as long as it has inspite of what he has done to his body. It's a shame what all of his fans missed from all of his no shows. He is a true original country hero. Great addition for any collector of George's missing songs.

It's George Jones, of course it gets a 5 Star rating!! The Great Lost Hits fills some of the gaps in my collection of No Show, and besides, you can never have too much Jones. I downloaded the album digitally, but I am sure the CD version of the purchase would have been just as pleasing.

The stars were incorrect when I submitted a review of this album. I absolutely love this album

This cd had many recordings that I was unfamiliar with, but the voice is still George Jones. I was very saddened at his death and was happy that I had purchased this cd before he passed away. We will all miss him. His voice, of course, is spectacular and I feel privileged that I have been able to enjoy him all these years and am grateful for all the pleasure he has brought to me.

George Jones can break your heart with a sad song and there are plenty here to choose from in this category. He can also make you marvel at his vocal gymnastics as he swoops up and down the musical scales. This is a very well chosen set of songs from what many consider his finest recording period. Johnny Paycheck joins George on '4033' and the effect is sublime Country Music as it should always be heard. This double album is terrific value and I recommend it without reservation.

Watch out!!!This is only ONE CD!But the CD cover is the same as on the 2-CD,.I was fooled...JWL Sweden

A fabulous collection of songs by the prince of country George Jones.a must for any country fan.includes tracks like walk through this world,where the grass grows,a good year for the roses and many more classic tracks by the great man.

I really liked this cd it is pure George Jones great music and if you are a George Jones fan you will like this one. I recommend you order this i don't believe you will be disappointed.Anne

Excellent CD which has some hidden gems on it. Well worth buying it and adding it to your collection. Great!!!