George Jones – The Grand Tour (1974)
[Album 754/1001]
I love a good misdirect.
In this case, what pictures come to mind when you hear it’s time for The Grand Tour?
I imagined I was about to be taken on a walk-through of wealth / extravagance / ostentatious decor, with no shortage of self-aggrandizement along the way.
Instead?
George Jones, somberly guiding the listener through “a lonely house that was once home sweet home.”
And after a surprising twist intro like that, I was all ears the rest of the way.
The other major standout was likely the closing track, Our Private Life, where George sings about the day-to-day experience of being a headline in tabloid magazines.
The line, “Have you ever stopped to think that he’s only a human too,” makes for a fitting closing verse to the album.
Having a bit of privacy, in a not-so-lonely house?
I think most would agree, that sounds pretty grand.
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Verbalize the Positive
I gather when some convert to a new religion later in life, they may become all the more fervent in their devotion.
As I am considerably late to the country party, I may be guilty of such over-the-top enthusiasm (perhaps in a bid to make up for lost time?) – but I’m certainly enjoying these classic country albums now that I’m finally here!
Never worry about being late to the party Geoff!
There’s always a beer in the fridge with your name on it if you ever make it through this way!
Burger as well!
That beer & burger combo sounds delicious, Deke!
The drive across Canada is definitely in the long-term plans – it may be a bit ambitious try in the short-term with a toddler!
I’m with George, I hate making the tabloids!
The high price of blogging fame, Joe!
Never heard this, but I imagine it’s good. Just based on the sideburns.
The sideburns – Perhaps that’s why I like Supergrass so much!
I happen to be wearing my George Jones shirt today.
A felicitously-timed T-shirt wearing, Mike!
I remember his Greatest Hits albums being sold on TV a lot back in the ’80s. Available on LP, cassette, or 8 track!
I’d love to have that 8-track!
I keep meaning to try calling one of those numbers from old commercials – I wonder if there’s still a way to order the George Jones album, or the highlights of the 1992 Stanley Cup VHS?!