Hits I Missed...And One I Didn't
Encyclopedia
Hits I Missed...And One I Didn't is an album by country music
singer George Jones
, released in 2005.
went on to became hits for other people. The one hit he didn’t miss is the first new version of "He Stopped Loving Her Today
" in 25 years.
Includes his first ever duet/video with Dolly Parton
on the Hank Williams, Jr. penned “The Blues Man.” This song chronicles the life of a singer who “started drinkin’, took some things that messed up his thinkin’ … got cuffed on dirt roads, got sued over no shows” not unlike Jones himself.
Jones had resisted rerecording "He Stopped Loving Her Today
" for 25 years because he believed that the version he and Billy Sherrill
created could never be topped. It has consistently been voted the “greatest country song of all time” and the hit will always be the definitive version. Now, not looking to top the original but instead to offer another interpretation: a starker, more mature take that forsakes strings for steel and Jones’ mournful delivery is slower and almost sadder. Jones would only trust Keith Stegall, whom he has often referred to as a "little Billy Sherrill
" to touch his signature song.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer George Jones
George Jones
George Glenn Jones is an American country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette....
, released in 2005.
History
Originally conceived as "songs I wished I had recorded," Jones recorded eleven songs that included many he had passed on over the years thatwent on to became hits for other people. The one hit he didn’t miss is the first new version of "He Stopped Loving Her Today
He Stopped Loving Her Today
"He Stopped Loving Her Today" is the title of a song by American country music artist George Jones that has been named in several surveys as the greatest country song of all time. It was released in April 1980 as the lead single from the album I Am What I Am. The song was Jones's first No. 1 single...
" in 25 years.
Includes his first ever duet/video with Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
on the Hank Williams, Jr. penned “The Blues Man.” This song chronicles the life of a singer who “started drinkin’, took some things that messed up his thinkin’ … got cuffed on dirt roads, got sued over no shows” not unlike Jones himself.
Jones had resisted rerecording "He Stopped Loving Her Today
He Stopped Loving Her Today
"He Stopped Loving Her Today" is the title of a song by American country music artist George Jones that has been named in several surveys as the greatest country song of all time. It was released in April 1980 as the lead single from the album I Am What I Am. The song was Jones's first No. 1 single...
" for 25 years because he believed that the version he and Billy Sherrill
Billy Sherrill
Billy Sherrill is a record producer and arranger who is most famous for his association with a number of country artists, most notably Tammy Wynette...
created could never be topped. It has consistently been voted the “greatest country song of all time” and the hit will always be the definitive version. Now, not looking to top the original but instead to offer another interpretation: a starker, more mature take that forsakes strings for steel and Jones’ mournful delivery is slower and almost sadder. Jones would only trust Keith Stegall, whom he has often referred to as a "little Billy Sherrill
Billy Sherrill
Billy Sherrill is a record producer and arranger who is most famous for his association with a number of country artists, most notably Tammy Wynette...
" to touch his signature song.
Track listing
- "Funny How Time Slips Away" – 4:05
- "Detroit City" – 2:55
- "The Blues Man" (with Dolly PartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
) – 4:32 - "Here In The Real World" – 3:40
- "If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong" – 3:19
- "Today I Started Loving You Again" – 2:37
- "On The Other Hand" – 3:05
- "Pass Me By" – 3:07
- "Skip A Rope" – 2:54
- "Too Cold At Home" – 3:40
- "Busted" – 2:48
- "He Stopped Loving Her TodayHe Stopped Loving Her Today"He Stopped Loving Her Today" is the title of a song by American country music artist George Jones that has been named in several surveys as the greatest country song of all time. It was released in April 1980 as the lead single from the album I Am What I Am. The song was Jones's first No. 1 single...
" – 3:21
Chart performance
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 13 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 79 |