George Jones – Just One More

About the song

“Just One More” by George Jones: A Country Music Classic

George Jones:

• Known as: “The Possum”
• Considered: One of the greatest country singers of all time
• Famous for: His powerful voice and his honky-tonk sound
• Some of his most famous songs: “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair,” “Tender Years,” and “White Lightning”

“Just One More”:

• Written by: George Jones and Earl Montgomery
• Released: 1955
• B-side of: “Why Baby Why”
• Recorded: In Nashville, Tennessee
• Personnel:
  • George Jones: vocals
  • Grady Martin: guitar
  • Don Helms: steel guitar
  • Buddy Harman: drums
  • Fiddlin’ Arthur Smith: fiddle

The song:

• A honky-tonk ballad about a man who is struggling with alcoholism
• The narrator is trying to forget his troubles by drinking
• He knows that he should stop, but he can’t help himself
• The song is a powerful and moving depiction of addiction

Critical reception:

• “Just One More” was a critical and commercial success
• It reached #1 on the Billboard country charts
• The song has been covered by many artists, including Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson

Legacy:

• “Just One More” is considered one of the greatest country songs of all time
• It is a classic example of George Jones’s unique vocal style and his ability to connect with his listeners on an emotional level
• The song has been praised for its honest and unflinching portrayal of addiction

Other information:

• The song was inspired by George Jones’s own struggles with alcoholism
• Jones has said that he wrote the song as a way to “get it off my chest”
• The song has been used in several films and television shows, including “The Big Lebowski” and “The Sopranos”

Conclusion:

“Just One More” is a powerful and moving country song that has stood the test of time. It is a classic example of George Jones’s unique vocal style and his ability to connect with his listeners on an emotional level. The song is a must-listen for any fan of country music.

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Lyrics

“Just One More”

 

Put the bottle on the table
Let it stay by till I’m not able
To see your face in everyplace that I go
I’ve been sitting here so long
Just remembering that you are gone
Well, one more drink of wine
Then if you’re still on my mind
One drink, just one more and then another

I’ll keep drinking it won’t matter
I’ll just remember that I once had her
I don’t know why I sit and cry everyday
I’ve been trying to forget
But I haven’t stopped as yet
Well, one more drink of wine
Then if you’re still on my mind
One drink, just one more and then another

Put the bottle on the table
Let it stay by till I’m not able
To see your face in everyplace that I go
I’ve been sitting here so long
Just remembering that you are gone
Well, one more drink of wine
Then if you’re still on my mind
One drink, just one more and then another