George Jones - Memories Of Us (1975) [720p HD] video free download

George Jones - Memories Of Us from 1975

My 15th video in a series I'm working on for some of my favorite songs from the past.

"By most accounts, George Jones is the finest vocalist in the recorded history of country music.".....the first sentence in George Jones lengthy biography from AllMusic.com. Certainly that statement can be extended to include all recorded music in all genres.......his voice is that good.

George Jones released the album "Memories Of Us" in 1975. It was among a string of mid-70's albums produced by the legendary Billy Sherrill. These albums including "The Grand Tour", "Memories Of Us", "Alone Again", "The Battle" and finally the finest album he recorded with his wife, Tammy Wynette, "Golden Ring", are my very favorite George Jones records. The beauty and power of the recordings during this period is extraordinary and although George Jones has many, many more fine records from periods both before and after, I'm always drawn to this particular period.

When I was younger I only listened to rock and would never consider listening to George Jones or other country artists. I hated country music. I recall buying George Jones' "40 Greatest Hits" and being absolutely floored by the voice that was singing the songs. I listened to it constantly for several months and then began buying some older albums....I've been a huge fan since. George Jones does have some lesser efforts, mainly due to weaker songwriting but on all his recordings, and there are many (nearly 100 records released in the 6 decades he has been active), one thing remains....that incredibly pure and true voice.

It was difficult to choose one song to do, but this song "Memories Of Us" is a deeply touching look back at a love lost, filled with regret and longing.....it's one of the saddest songs I've ever heard.

The video is nothing fancy, just some images from the fifties and long transitions. I could have used the leaf element to better effect, but I didn't want to spend anymore time messing around with it.....the song is the thing!

Anyway, hope you enjoy it!

[Lyrics]

The old man has sold his apples

Isn't there any more

And the city square don't seem as big

As it did before.

They tore down that old drug store

We used to love so much

But everything is still the same

In my memories of us.

That old school bus has long stopped runnin'

And I heard the driver died

And the movie house is all boarded up

Where we set side by side.

And the sign that said 'State Campions'

It's covered up with dust

But everything it's still the same

In my memories of us.

In my memories of us

Things are still the same

For yesterdays is something

Tomorrows can not change.

Where freckles just don't disappear

Ands pigtails never rust

And everything it's still the same

In my memories of us.

My memories of us...