George Jones Stayed Sober in His Final Years, but It Was Too Late

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George Jones, one of the finest country music singers of all time, is well known to both fans and casual country music listeners, first for his music and then for his battle with drugs and alcohol. Despite his struggles, he managed to come out of the tunnel of his afflictions, but before that, in early 1982, George Jones got into serious conflict with the law for the first time when he was arrested in Mississippi on charges of DUI and cocaine possession. Then, on March 29, 1982, George Jones was driving home to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, when he crashed his car. He was taken to a hospital in Birmingham, where he received treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse. And these were only the early, less severe episodes in George Jones's long history of battling his demons.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Timeline of Drug Abuse and Career Lapses
04:36 - How He Influenced the Culture of Country Music
07:27 - The Unpleasant Price of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
08:46 - Outro
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In actuality, his professional career was booming at the time, and the psychotic episodes were only detours on the road to his Hall of Fame history. Even though he hadn't reached his commercial peak yet, he was still struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Because of this, two international drug smugglers brought a box of George Jones master tapes that had never been released as security for a bond. To many at the time, George Jones was a country music hero because of more than simply his wild lifestyle and low points. It was also the way he kept going despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in his own life.
Many people were disappointed by George Jones during his career, including his friends, family, business associates, record label owners, and fans who bought tickets to events George never attended. A time came, though, when they were able to forgive him. Why? Because his voice was unlike any other. George Jones ultimately triumphed over Satan.
George Jones Stayed Sober in His Final Years, but It Was Too Late

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@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

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@f1s2hg3 Жыл бұрын

The southern Church of God was teaching that you can’t go to heaven a drunk or a sinner of any kind! So this is why old southern people clean up before they die just like my dad he quit drinking after 40 years of drinking dad just stopped and sobered up to die.

@garylam6233 Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t to late he gave us years of endless perfection. Good things don’t last forever , He lived up into his 80s what more do you want he seen a lot and lived life to it’s fullest . He just didn’t bend to all the straight boring rules of the perfect life of being passive and bow down too a Boring life . RIP George No one will ever fill your shoes And you did it your way Just the type of life that lots of people would copy if they had the time or money . Thanks for a lot of years of endless treasures

@littleiodine9480 Жыл бұрын

Very well put! 🎉

@rickwaldron4255 11 ай бұрын

HIS FUNERAL WAS PERFECT DWIGHT YOKAM COULD NOT.OF BEN ANY BETTER

@KLUNKET Жыл бұрын

Jones was not a passenger in the 1999 accident. He was the only one in the SUV, and was driving. He had been drinking yes, and was fumbling with the tape deck listening to a rough cut of a song he was working on for his new album. He also was not thrown from the vehicle- it took them hours to remove him from the vehicle. Jones faded in and out of consciousness the entire time the rescuers were attempting to remove him from the vehicle. When he was finally removed, they took him to Emergency surgery and he went into a coma. It wasn't known if he was going to live or die. Your assumption that his liver was destroyed couldn't be further from the truth- his liver was badly damaged in that accident, and yet it healed itself. The injury could have been fatal, but the mans liver was so strong that it healed. Following that accident, the highway patrol hoisted Jones battered vehicle into the air like a billboard with a sign that said "DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE". George's death had nothing to do with his liver, heart or stomach as you mention here. It was all respiratory. Several bouts with pneumonia in his later years had left his lungs scared and made it difficult for him to breath... smoking probably played a part, BUT, the man was 81 years old! He had lived harder than even Hank Williams, and that lifestyle took Hank away from us at the age of 29- If anything Jones must have had the constitution of an Ox to have lived that long after abusing his body in such an epic manner. The fact that this man could still walk and talk, with his memory intact after all of that is medically impossible some would say, but George truly did live to tell it all! In spite of everything, Jones lived a full life. Nobody's body is designed to last forever. Furthermore, it is NEVER too late to repair your life and stay sober. I actually met George Jones on multiple occasions, and regardless of everything that you hear, he was a kind and decent man. A great guy. The man faced his demons and won.

@garylam6233 Жыл бұрын

Well said Thanks so much for your input Very interesting what a real observer observes . What a legend he was

@miketavernier4887 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I totally agree and remember it well. When ever I got drunk his music was there for me. I finally quit in 2007 And still listen to him every day along with Jerry Lee ❤

@SimoneBee-be6jv Жыл бұрын

Yes! 81 is a long life. He was so loved.

@koreycowan1976 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing the SUV hanging up along with the billboard in Nashville tn. Just glad he got Sober the last years. Addiction is a Beast and some people never overcome.

@possumhayes Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed . He had a great if often Crazy life

@user-hu2xq7hl8u 8 ай бұрын

Yes,I grew up listening to George Jones. I don't have a favorite song, I love all his music !

@FactsVerse 8 ай бұрын

Glad to know that you grew up with George. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?

@brendaseager7371 Жыл бұрын

What he did in his life didn’t make him less of a great singer and musician, in fact it was those hard and painful years that he put into every song he ever sang. We all live our lives the way we do for a number of different reasons, however, after his last accident, he did give up drinking and managed to have a few sober years to continue what he loved to do. He even began singing with Tammy again and you could see the spark of happiness in his eyes every time, life turned out ok for him and he died while still doing what he loved the most, singing and writing songs.

@whs-waterfox7034 Жыл бұрын

My stepdad knew Jones personally. I used to laugh at the crazy stories about him. Now they depress the hell out of me and I think the man deserves a posthumous award for resisting what must have been an overwhelming desire to take his own life.

@ericstory3083 Жыл бұрын

George jones is the best! All his songs are good. He stopped loving her today is my favorite.

@jimarnold4549 Жыл бұрын

Who’s Going to Fill Their Shoes my favorite George tune. It’s hard to really pick Ava favorite as all of his songs were outstanding. RIP possum.

@Pitmaster790 Жыл бұрын

''He Stopped Loving Her Today" was the greatest country song ever written.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great day!

@thomasroo5417 Жыл бұрын

I think If Drinking Don't Kill me is the best one he made

@ethelhoose7624 Жыл бұрын

Yes it was

@Santino0560 7 ай бұрын

I think New patches was best and if drinking don’t kill me was best also

@marciabjorklund4720 Жыл бұрын

Walk Through This World With Me is my favorite Possum record - he was the greatest country singer ever! 🎵🎶❤️

@johnnykizer4644 Жыл бұрын

I grew up on listening to George Jones my favorite song by him would probably be white lightning

@carlcleary548 Жыл бұрын

Great video of George Jones thanks 😢

@fob1xxl Жыл бұрын

When you realize the abuse he received from his Dad as a child, you can see why he was so damaged. Sometimes they say the Stars that burn the brightest, burn out the soonest.

@johannafriedt6362 Жыл бұрын

Certainly damages people for their entire lives- stays forever in your memory bank.😞

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Which of George's songs appealed to you the most?

@fob1xxl Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse "He Stopped Loving Her Today" . It means so much more, as the years go by.

@moseymay1772 Жыл бұрын

The father wound is just about the worst and Satan loves it.

@jamesalley4061 Жыл бұрын

I agree I grew up listening to Jones Pitney haggard and Twitty. But Jorge was the first.

@jimmyfolmar1752 Жыл бұрын

George was the King of Classic Country. My favorite song was When the grass grows over me. Started listening to the possum in 67 when I was 10.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

One of our favorites too, you've got taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

@ronstopfer2315 Жыл бұрын

I love George. One of my favorite songs is Memories Of Us.

@heraldberg9469 Жыл бұрын

His song: choices, is the one that really spoke to me.

@miketavernier4887 Жыл бұрын

Same here ❤ that song

@Bobbythefanman Жыл бұрын

I love so many George Jones songs

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We're very happy to know that you're a fan of George. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?

@gailhopkins258 Жыл бұрын

I listened to George from the time I could hear music ans loved all his songs There s nothing better once you've had the best RIP GEORGE Hope to meet again some day.

@cdelorenzo6773 Жыл бұрын

It's NEVER too late!

@donaldpoole2995 11 ай бұрын

I grew up in the 60/70’s my parents and I were huge fans. We actually got to attend a no show Jones concert in I beleave Chattanoga TN. We lived in Southern Maryland. All the way there we sang his songs. We spent like 4 or 5 days down South. I remember dad going throuh hell to get the tickets, I beleave my Aunt worked in a department store in that you could buy tickets from. We had good seats, but we did not see anything that night. Sure was a long road home. Dad was a cop, Yes,think of Andy, I remember Dad saying let him come throuhn here I’ll pull his butt over and give him a stern lecture about responsibilities, and then ask for an autograph.😊 I got my revenge a few years ago, I can play a guitar, but dont ask me to sing, a no show from George would have be better. I baught a CF Martin George Jones D 42. George is buried in Nashville (if youve not paid respects at his grave, I suggest you do) Nancy sent him out in style, huge head stone, and its there are a couple of marble benches in side this low finced in grave site. (Johnny Pay Check is buried a few feet away from Georges feet) I took my guitar, Georges song book and proceeded to make a possum yell, after about an hour of sining and playing to George, I walkend over, sat on the ground and played Johnny Old Violen. This guy walked up behind me, put his hand on my shoulder, scared the XXXXX out of me, I looked at him, he said did I startle you? Did you, I thought Georges came out of the grave to give me singing lessons. OMG didd he scare me.

@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын

Drugs and alcohol sadly can destroy many people's lives

@3006mgk Жыл бұрын

Step Right up is my personal favorite. Amazing from the first note.

@engineer109a Жыл бұрын

Been a fan since the fifties and lucky enough to meet him and record our conversation in the seventies .. a great man!

@shanewoods1980 Жыл бұрын

Let’s all be 100% honest here that life would be a really hard to live and not be tempted by drugs or alcohol. Different city everyday difference state every 2-3 days and living in buses and hotel rooms not being able to go out in public alone but they sign up for it on a daily basis and thank the lord for George!!

@rocherossier278 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE ALL THE SONGS HE TOOK PART IN

@vbrown6453 Жыл бұрын

Rest in peace George ❤ You were so talented.

@chuckmiller3431 Жыл бұрын

I liked a lot of his songs if I had to pick one it would be AMAZING GRACE .I pray he made peace with his maker before he passed away .

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

One of our favorites too, you've got taste! What other types of video would you like to see?

@chuckmiller3431 Жыл бұрын

@Facts Verse I liked George Jones before he started singing gospel songs, I was drinking like I had everything under control I never done any drugs .one day as soon as I was finished my work for the day I went to the bar and started drinking as usual but that day was different on my way home I called my wife and I told her I stopped drinking that was in 2003 I wished I would have checked the date and I haven't drank since, not me but GOD helped me . I said all that to say I like gospel music. You know our world as we know it isn't going to last much longer, GOD isn't going to let it keep on like it is .When I was in school I was out of high school before I heard of anyone being shot now it's many every day and night .

@bigjohnmfc 10 ай бұрын

Man was a legend he was and still is NASHVILLE X from Glasgow uk

@user-hm3hr1er2n Жыл бұрын

George Jones was the best singer country music ever had.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for George. In your opinion, what is his finest song?

@user-hm3hr1er2n Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse all of them but I think one of his best is he stopped loving her today or Tennessee whisky

@rickeyhogan1117 Жыл бұрын

he was the best country male singer. true singer rip george

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Which song of George appealed to you the most?

@rickeyhogan1117 Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse imangine a world with out you.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your favorite song. Be safe and have a great week ahead ❣

@karenbritt8888 Жыл бұрын

I don't care about All that , I still loved George Jones always will God Love him.

@Seiferboi Жыл бұрын

He was my great uncle and despite his extended family being backstage during his concerts, he was very distrustful. He was paranoid and thought everyone was only after his money.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing this info about George. May he find peace 🙏

@theguitarjohnshow 9 ай бұрын

George is my Hero

@107g 10 ай бұрын

Respect brother 🫡🙏

@kaili5267 Жыл бұрын

I really love your videos

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're glad to know that you love our video. If we may ask, what other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

@atfourothirtythree Жыл бұрын

His life and career as a solo artist are biopic worthy.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great day!

@atfourothirtythree Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse you're welcome

@jimmyjennings8956 Жыл бұрын

There used to be a possum holler in york south Carolina and i believe everyone thought that George owned it but im not sure if he really did, but i was nice that people thought he did, we loveed us some George Jones in South Carolina no matter if he owned it or not and it was a popular place i live in Arizona now and dont even know if that possum holler is still there but i always had a good time there and they did have some well known. Country stars play there i really miss that place, R.I.P. George we still miss you old friend.

@SuzyQ1956 Жыл бұрын

I have a question, i have just watched the George & Tammy series, someone argued that Tammy was not drugged up when she married, Richey like it was in the series, he said watch part 3 of Stand by your Dreams, i think Richey got away with murder always shooting her up with drugs, it was despicable how Richey stole everything from her children. I know the series was based on Georgette’s book, she even had a small part in the last episode. Georgette was at the wedding, she should know. Thanks

@AR-dm7ze Жыл бұрын

Someone needs to make a new version of a movie about his life and have Jim Carey play George Jones.

@realtalkwbeautiful Жыл бұрын

I thought this was Jim Carey WOW!!! I agree with you!

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

@stacycreates24 Жыл бұрын

Does Jim Carey sing? Does he still act?

@rickwaldron4255 9 ай бұрын

Jim careys not bright enough And to goofy let the possum rip

@lorireed5291 Жыл бұрын

I grew up listening to country music 🎶 Country music is a lot different than it was back in the day. Much prefer the country music of yester year. I don't know half the country singers these days. It's become too mainstream 🙄

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for sharing your views on this. Who is your favorite country singer?

@kevinparker5557 Жыл бұрын

Agree totally

@richardhowe5583 Жыл бұрын

He did it his way and he did a good job.. died at 81 and that ain't bad.. read the obituary column and see how many people are not making it to 81 years old.. if he would have did everything correctly and made everybody else happy he would have maybe got five or six more years of life which is not worth it when you were making everybody else happy.. he did it his way and that's why his songs were so good..🤔🤔👍👍👌👌🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄. I'm drinking a double shot of Jim Beam and Coke just for you George🥃🥃🥃🥂🥂🍻🍻RIP

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

@richardhowe5583 Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse some videos of the older country western singers from the '40s and '50s.. maybe some of them had a drinking problem or some other kind of problem that we all encounter in our lives but the camera is not focused on us.. I am in my late 60s and my five lifelong friends from childhood are all dead from stress-related illnesses.. I have a few drinks several times a week to relieve my stress and I was always criticized for it.. I'm going to do it my way also.. I never did drugs but I think I would like cocaine but it tears your heart up physically.. I liked George because he did it his way 🤔😱🤗😎🍺🍻🥂🥃🥃.. hello from south Louisiana🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊

@knighttoking7926 Жыл бұрын

Why do most wait until it's too late to grow up.

@user-hm3hr1er2n Жыл бұрын

Gf words was trapped in his suv not thrown out it took the fire department 2 hours to get him out.I had the honor of meeting George his was down to earth

@jessicajohnson8378 Жыл бұрын

I watched the gorge and Tammy bio pic today it was amazing I even saw him drunk even though it wasn't really him and it was just an actor playing him I saw him and it was really hard to watch I struggled with alcoholism but I'm sober now

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks for sharing this. Truly, may George find peace.

@jessicajohnson8378 Жыл бұрын

@@FactsVerse I suffered with alcoholism so I know how it is alcohol will turn you into a monster into someone that you don't even know it's like you're not even you My mother even struggled with alcoholism but like I said even though it was just an actor I felt like I saw George Jones and it was really hard to watch

@miketavernier4887 Жыл бұрын

Same bud

@sledge297 Жыл бұрын

I'm 72 years young been listening to the possum since his first song I love them all

@rickwaldron4255 11 ай бұрын

As tome went on george got funnier and more searious especially when george put 60 cases of ravioli in sweet peas moter home.and called it historical ravioli

@rickwaldron4255 11 ай бұрын

Must of made him self real.proud when.vince gills nick name was

@jefferyparsons2221 9 ай бұрын

i was a big fan of george jones

@sherryhannah9262 Жыл бұрын

I hope y’all will reply to this I love ❤️ George Jones he and I shared a birthday September 12

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Fun stuff, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your life story. Which song of George appealed to you the most?

@somelikeithot444 Жыл бұрын

My mom's favorite.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Glad to know that your mother is a fan of George. How about you?

@rickwaldron4255 11 ай бұрын

No one ..will.fill bis shoes ever

@brianwilson6403 Жыл бұрын

Must've been after he took out the bridge on Murfreesboro Rd.

@jasondauenbaugh9060 9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 possum #3 😮. Ya baby!!! I bet their was no possum #4 sadly 😂

@inaciobrito8259 8 ай бұрын

SEVERAL SINGERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM INDEED

@tiredlawdog Жыл бұрын

Have you ever had a dog that chased cars, or killed chickens. Seems no matter what you did he would continue to do his thing. Kind of calls ole George to mind here.

@hsil-zc4yr 3 ай бұрын

He died at 81 it's hardly like his life was cut short

@DebbiePotter-xh7kv 7 ай бұрын

He lived to be 81

@c.hundley9714 Жыл бұрын

I had tickets in 76. He was a no show, so we got a refund.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks for sharing! Did you know what the reason is?

@rickwaldron4255 11 ай бұрын

Wow didnt know all.this george had 15 iives not 12

@candice523 8 ай бұрын

He made his choice…

@allan9603 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tim. Tell us your favorite George Jones song here in the Comments.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

He Stopped Loving Her Today 🎶🎶

@bernadettebarry3099 Жыл бұрын

He gave joy to millions lived life to the fullest loved beautiful wives and great children rest in heaven George thank you for the happiness

@Milto21 Жыл бұрын

This is not right. The vid with the cops was not 1982. More like 2002.

@ibtaba 9 ай бұрын

You mean he would live forever if he had not taken n any alcohol… ever????

@dgendvil Жыл бұрын

Too bad he couldn't be among the top 20 record artists of all time.

@jimdellavecchia4594 Жыл бұрын

The Possum was, is and always be country music, not these poseurs who have been singing "country music" for the last 20 yrs

@scottschlemmer4787 Жыл бұрын

And he still broke past 80. Smokin and a drinking. Not recommended but still....

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

@brendaseager7371 Жыл бұрын

I wish Tammy Wynette could have taken the time to help George Jones but, I guess having a sick husband, children, and a career was to much to put up with the outbursts. I believe jones and Tammy loved each other right to the end but they both knew it was to late as they had both remarried and Jones had a wife that put George’s career first, helping him stay on the right track and to become an icon today.

@FactsVerse Жыл бұрын

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great day!

@cherylmortensen8133 7 ай бұрын

Horse poop! He knew he had alcohol use disorder! It was only up to him, not anyone else for him to choose sobriety. Don't shove your foolish thoughts n guilt onto others. He darn well could of sought help earlier for substance abuse in his life!