The Gospel Collection

George Jones

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 1, 2003)
• Original Release Date: April 1, 2003
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: RCA
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B00008O30X
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,319 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Who dares trot out the contradictions between Jones’s dissolute life and the sentiments of these songs when the man has always been such a True Believer of some sort? He calls this his musical response to the infamous 1999 car wreck that caused him to finally give up booze, caffeine, and tobacco. Circuit-preacher’s son Billy Sherrill, who guided Jones’s 1970s commercial ascension, came out of retirement to produce these 24 songs (on two discs) and, especially for a guy accused back then of gussying up country too much, he forges an austere sound. Jones’s voice can’t execute the many twists, turns, and tricks it once did, but it’s still ripe with deep feeling; when he sings "I’m so tired and so weary," you don’t doubt him. So forgive them both for trying too hard occasionally ("The Old Rugged Cross") and appreciate this for the old-school testimonial, musical and spiritual, that it is. --John Morthland

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God bless George Jones!, June 9, 2003

By	Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

Another amazing late-career album by the indefatiguable George Jones, whose last half dozen albums have been real gems. Jones's old pal, Billy Sherrill, came out of retirement to helm the production of these two dozen tracks, and it's all top-notch material, striking just the right balance of solemnity and schmaltz. These are mainly old gospel standards, from "Amazing Grace" and "What A Friend we Have In Jesus," along with some newer songs, such as "When Mama Sang (The Angels Stopped To Listen)," all delivered with the seriousness and soulfulness that are George's trademark style, all framed by nice, solid arrangements. Anyone from a true Southern Gospel aficiniado to a diehard honkytonk fan should be able to jump on board with this one. Talk about heavenly!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Grow Old, April 28, 2003

By A Customer

What a great surprise! George Jones with 24 wonderful gospel songs. At 71, George is still the greatest singer in country music. Billy Sherill, who worked with George from 1971-1991, is back as producer and his work here is wonderful. George and he have always been a winning team. The arrangements are good, the background singers are fantastic and George is singing so beautiful. I have two special favorites, "Peace In The Valley" and the last song on the album, "I Know A Man Who Can". Listen to these songs (and the others!) It's so touching that you will cry. "It don't get any better than this."

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars George Jones Sings God's Praises!, April 10, 2003

By	Patrick Hughes "Music Lover" (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just finished listening to the new George Jones 2 cd set, "The Gospel Collection". And what a collection it is! 24 tracks spread over 2 cd's, from "Amazing Grace" to "I Know A Man Who Can", with great backup vocals by the wonderful Jordanaires & Millie Kirkham of Elvis Presley fame. At 71 Jones is still the master at ringing every word out of a song. Yes his vocals have been better, but he is 71, and after going through what he has it is amazing he can still sing! What a joy to sing hear the Possum sing "Where We Never Grow Old" with humility, and singing "Peace In The Valley" like no other. Amazing Grace is also a gem. Sure some songs could have been dropped from the cut, but overall, 20 or 21 songs are really worth the purchase of this precious cd. Speaking of precious, how about the "Precious Memories" duet with Patti Paige??? She is 73 or 74, Jones is 71, and they can sing this classic better than any 20 something star in Nashville these days. I highly recommend this soulful Gospel album, by country music's ONLY voice George Glenn Jones. He may be older, and starting to falter, but he still has the chops to deliver & give anyone goosebumps. Why Me Lord? Does George Jones have to ever leave this earth??? Hope he lives Forever!!!!!