{"product_id":"2940148683643","title":"Legends of Country Music - George Jones","description":"“If we all could sound like we wanted to, we'd all sound like George Jones.” - Waylon Jennings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the second in the \"Legends of Country Music\" series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis does for Country Music what \"The Legends of Rock \u0026amp; Roll\" series does for rock and roll. It is a mini-biography of one the great performers from Country Music, George Jones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Jones has been called the greatest Country Music singer of all time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have always loved every genre of music, but didn't get introduced to Country Music until the early Eighties. Once converted, I was a total country fan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis book is about George Jones, his life, his ups and his downs. It is a brief biography but I include all of the major points in the life of this great \u003cbr\u003emusician. But even more importantly, it's about the music. This series is my way of honoring the people that have brought so much joy to our lives over the years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an unauthorized fan tribute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll find:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction - Remarks about George Jones in general and a kick-off for the book.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Up in Texas - Like so many before and after, George started with humble beginnings.\u003cbr\u003eMarriage Number One - George would be married four times, the first when he was just seventeen.\u003cbr\u003eStarday Records - The first record label that gave him his first big break.\u003cbr\u003eMarriage Number Two - After the disaster of marriage number one, he tries again.\u003cbr\u003e\"White Lightning\" - His first number one hit.\u003cbr\u003eMelba Montgomery - George starts to become known for his duets with other performers.\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Jones and Gene Pitney - Another collaborator was Gene Pitney.\u003cbr\u003eThe Legend of the Lawn Mower - Did George really ride a lawn mower eight miles to town? Twice?\u003cbr\u003eMarriage Number Two - Tammy Wynette - Country royalty was formed.\u003cbr\u003eThe King and First Lady of Country Music - George and Tammy are together in private and professional lives.\u003cbr\u003eTrouble in Paradise - George's drinking threatens to end his marriage for the third time.\u003cbr\u003eThe End of the Royal Marriage - Tammy finally walks out and it's over.\u003cbr\u003e\"Golden Ring\" - The story of one of George and Tammy's best duets.\u003cbr\u003e\"He Stopped Loving Her Today\" - Some call this the greatest country song ever written.\u003cbr\u003eMarriage Number Four - The fourth time is the charm as George finally gets it together and makes it work.\u003cbr\u003eThe End of Traditional Country - Country music changes in the Nineties, but George won't change with it.\u003cbr\u003eTammy Passes Away - We lose the First Lady of Country Music.\u003cbr\u003eThe Declining Years - George is still the best, but not selling many records anymore.\u003cbr\u003eThe Last Few Years - The end finally comes as George passes away.\u003cbr\u003eLegacy of George Jones - Every Legends book has a Legacy section where I review the awards and contributions of the artist.\u003cbr\u003eAfterword - My closing thoughts.\u003cbr\u003eSelected Discography - A list of the major works by George Jones.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Monument Marketing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174007488752,"sku":"2940148683643","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148683643_p0.jpg?v=1763706646","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148683643","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}