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George Jones - the definitive country singer
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Cup of Loneliness: The Classic Mercury YearsCup of Loneliness: The Classic Mercury Years by George Jones
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A great compilation of George's Mercury work, including the original versions of Window up above and Tender Years.
She Thinks I Still Care: The George Jones CollectionShe Thinks I Still Care: The George Jones Collection by George Jones
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A sensational compilation of his United Artists music, including duets with Melba and many great solo songs.
George Jones - 24 Greatest HitsGeorge Jones - 24 Greatest Hits by George Jones
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George's Musicor period is poorly represented on CD - this set is the best availble, despite missing Good year for the roses - that can be found on both of the next two in this list.
George Jones - 20 Greatest HitsGeorge Jones - 20 Greatest Hits by George Jones
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Another imperfect Musicor compilation - this includes Good year for the roses but misses a lot of hits. Indeed, only five tracks duplicate 24 greatest hits above, so you might want both..
The Essential George Jones: The Spirit of CountryThe Essential George Jones: The Spirit of Country by George Jones
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This collection includes hits from his earlier work, but is dominated by his Epic years. This is the strongest collection of his work available in one set.
It Don't Get Any Better Than ThisIt Don't Get Any Better Than This by George Jones
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Unlike Amazon's editor, I agree with the title of the album, It is as good as I am what I am, generally regarded as his best album ever.
I Lived to Tell It AllI Lived to Tell It All by George Jones
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Another great album, more upbeat than most of his albums, including the amusing Billy B Bad.
Walls Can FallWalls Can Fall by George Jones
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An excellent album from the nineties, including I don't need your rocking chair, a clear signal that he would continue recording.
High-Tech RedneckHigh-Tech Redneck by George Jones
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A fine album in its own right, often claimed as one of his weakest, but it's a matter of degree.
The Cold Hard TruthThe Cold Hard Truth by George Jones
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Choices (which I first heard on a Billy Yates album) is a chilling song of a type rarely heard these days.
The Rock: Stone Cold Country 2001The Rock: Stone Cold Country 2001 by George Jones
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The latest from George maintains the standard expected.
I Am What I AmI Am What I Am by George Jones
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A stunning album, the biggest-selling of his career, now re-issued with bonus tracks.
George & Tammy - Greatest HitsGeorge & Tammy - Greatest Hits by George Jones & Tammy Wynette
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The first of two CD's covering his hit duets with Tammy - this one includes Golden ring.
"George Jones & Tammy Wynette - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [Epic]""George Jones & Tammy Wynette - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [Epic]" by George Jones & Tammy Wynette
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The second volume, including Two story house. Surely it's time these were combined onto a single CD?
OneOne by George Jones & Tammy Wynette
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This brilliant album from the nineties was (I think) Tammy's last album, although her last actual recording was a duet with Brian Wilson (In my room).
George Jones & Gene PitneyGeorge Jones & Gene Pitney by George Jones & Gene Pitney
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This is a collection of duets (and a few solos) recorded in the mid-sixties with Gene Pitney. Unlikely, but it works surprisingly well. A must-listen.
George Jones & Melba MontgomeryGeorge Jones & Melba Montgomery by George Jones
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George's sensational duets with Melba are often forgotten, especially by record companies. Pity - they sang so well together.
Bradley Barn SessionsBradley Barn Sessions by George Jones
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This brilliant album features nineties stars to sing with George, including Alan Jackson and Trisha Yearwood, as well as some oldies.
My Very Special GuestsMy Very Special Guests by George Jones
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George's first guests album. Some acclaim it as his best. Great as it is, I prefer the later ones.
Friends in High Places / Ladies ChoiceFriends in High Places / Ladies Choice by George Jones
Two of George's four guest albums were supposedly reissued on this CD, but I don't ever remember it ever being available.
20 Gospel Greats20 Gospel Greats by George Jones
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A great gospel set from his Musicor days completes this list - at least for now.