GJ was one of AJ’s biggest heroes, that had to be a difficult song to sing, but he kept it together & killed it. And then removed his hat, which, as any country boy knows is the ultimate sign of respect. Kudos to Alan on a great performance. Honor, Dignity, Respect- the trifecta.
Yes he was. Alan stood up for GJ a little over 20 years ago at an awards show where they wouldn’t let GJ play his new hit. AJ without asking permission played it then walked off the stage. Such class. Such respect. We don’t see that very often anymore today.
@ DENNISH HARNISH I was always straight up R&R but then I decided I would expand my musical prowess and the 2 country artists that caught my ear first were Garth Brooks & Alan Jackson, that was 26 years ago still love ‘em you are right AJ is 1 of the best country singers of all time!!! For the last 22 years my #1 is Keith Urban!!! He checks all the boxes for me…”’
I am not sure how Alan was able to get through this song without breaking down. You can hear it in his voice a couple times while he was singing. What an absolutely wonderful tribute that Alan sang this song in memory of George Jones. From one country music icon to another. I lost it when he took his hat off.❤
For me, this is one of the greatest musical performances ever - regardless of genre. How Alan stood at this solemn event - the funeral of one of country's legends - and then sang George's greatest hit while his family and friends were weeping just feet away, and held himself together to delivery the emotion the song and setting deserved, is a staggering accomplishment. If you don't cry watching this and don't come away in awe of Alan Jackson, you've got no soul.
In my opinion, Alan Jackson is in the top 5 of all country music singers. He not only writes his own music and the music to it but his voice is amazing. His idols were old school country and he loved George Jones… It’s hard to say who the Bestos but if you really dig into Alan Jackson he is a true, tried and true country music legend.
Alan Jackson is a great artist who tries to stay true to traditional country music. His song, “Remember When”, always brings me to tears. This was very touching. 🌺✌️
First time I heard this from George Jones, I sobbed my eyes out. Took a good 10 years to get thru this song without sobbing 😢😢😢😢😢. Nobody can sing it like George did.
This song is George Jones most memorable song. Alan and George were good friends. George had a new song Choices. Alan had a new song also. The CMAs would not invite George to preform. Alan was preforming his new song. In the middle he stopped and started singing George's song. The crowd erupted!
I've never seen or heard Alan's voice quiver. It was definitely hard for him to sing this. George's wife was sitting there crying. Great job Alan. Remember it's okay to cry. I love Alan so much. He's a musical genius. I'm afraid he's one of the last true country singers.
I’m 53 and listened to this song since I was a child.my father used to sing it all the time.but since losing my wife of 35 years it kills me more than ever due to the fact until I’m dead I will never stop loving my wife.music is fantastic and it’s universal and it brings us together.loved the video thanks for you for this ❤️
OMG he did such a beautiful job, he sounds almost exactly like Mr. Jones. It was chilling seeing and hearing him sing this at the funeral. Thank you Mr. Jackson for such a beautiful tribute to a legendary singer
You should watch Vince Gill' "Go Rest High Upon The Mountain " at George Jones's funeral. It is sooo heartbreaking! I cried the whole time.( so did Vince)
Not that I am suggesting this as an alternative for the occasion, considering Alan's friendship with George but this is a decent version too. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gz8kAYWtzWA.html
Yes George Jones and Tammy wynette were truly a match made in heaven and they did love one another until the very end it was a like a fairytale had came true when those two met and he was one of the greatest singers that ever lived
When George made the song whos going to fill there shoe's so so true we have lost alot of the original pure country singers but the songs will never leave us thanks Alan and all the country singers
Brother, never apologize for emotions. We all must face them. I love your tender soul and how it brings you to brokenness. Like strength, brokenness is part of us.
Your expression on your face leads me to know you have been in this place yourself. The emotion on your face and your soul brought me to tears for George and for you my friend. God Bless.
I don't always love the sound of country music, but I always love the humanity in it. There's not a person on earth that at least one country song doesn't hit them right in the gut despite the sound or tempo, every country song should tell a story that most people can relate to no matter where in the world or class we come from.
When my mom died,6 mos. After my father..we had to sell her car, and a cassette was playing, it was he stopped loving her today..it always makes me so sad..losing 2 parents in 6 months was hard, the love they had for each other was priceless..I miss them so, after 26 years
I loved George Jones and Alan Jackson two of the very best country music singers these that call their music country NAW!! ain't bless you for showing this and caring with love
He's taking the hat off because a lot of people take their hat off at a funeral procession and people passing by some pull will stop for the funeral processions.I have always loved this song and Alan Jackson did such a awesome job.😢😢
Alan Jackson had the toughest two tasks I've ever seen a singer have to get through, and he excelled at both. This performance and "Where Were You..." at the 2001 CMAs.
I love George Jones and I Allen Jackson they are awesome I grew up with George Jones and I still right now and Allen Jackson keep on with the good work Allen Jackson
Alan worked his way thru that very emotional and moving tribute to George. I am sure he shed some tears once he got off stage. Thanks for your reaction Harri...best of 2022 to you and your family. Take care and be well. Peace.
That song is about George Jones loving Tammy Wynette his whole life. He never got over her. I meet him a few times at a place i use to work at....He always loved Tammy
Alan Jackson is gasping for breathe, his emotions are so raw. This "could not have been a better tribute for a friend that you love. We share the same feelings with this one
Legend has it that when Jones finished recording the spoken-word part, which didn't happen for a couple of months after the rest of the song, he walked out of the recording studio and addressed the recording engineer. saying, "No one's gonna buy that morbid son of a bitch!" The Country Music Association awarded it Song of the Year in both 1980 and 1981.
Alan Jackson was from my hometown. He used to go to my church until I was like 5 or 6 then he left and not long after he got it big. We had a big tornado in town last year and the dealership I work for put on a concert to raise money for the victims and Alan came and played to raise money. Helped us raise 2 million for the victims.
Is a powerful, sad song, George didn't want to sing it, said won't sell it's to sad, George was in first sobriety which didn't last with Tammy at the time, writer didn't want anyone else to sing it. A legend., Appreciate this
Harri, this was most definitely the best reaction to this song I've seen. So heartfelt and moving. I have to think Alan Jackson had a hard time not breaking down during this performance. Thank you for being so honest and genuine with your thoughts and feelings on this. I hope this year brings you all the joy and success you deserve.
Harri, I appreciate your emotional response. It's honest, from the heart. This may be the greatest country song ever, sung in tribute to one of the genre's finest artists by another of its finest artists.
Such a beautiful tribute to his friend. Randy Travis sang Amazing Grace too. Wynona Judd sang How Great Thou Art at Tammy Wynette's funeral and it was lovely as well. Ty for t this reaction! 😭
Yeah George Jones got me with this song too . The funny thing is though ,is that I heard this song my whole life right ? But when I got older and really listened to the song after coming home from a funeral no less , and I got it like never before . And then Allen Jackson who is just a pure class act himself I swear I was Listening to George Jones spirit through Allen Jackson and like you mention the pains is real folks . I'm shocked AJ kept it together as he put his hat over his heart that was a genuine gesture and tribute to George and his family .just as genuine ad Allen Jackson truly is .
