Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes
George Jones
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You know this old world is full of singers But just a few are chosen To tear your heart out when they sing Imagine life without them All your radio heroes Like the outlaw that walks through Jesse's dream No, there will never be another Red-Headed Stranger A Man in Black and Folsom Prison Blues The Okie from Muskogee Or Hello Darling Lord, I wonder, who's gonna fill their shoes? Who's gonna fill their shoes? Who's gonna stand that tall? Who's gonna play the Opry And the Wabash Cannonball? Who's gonna give their heart and soul To get to me and you? Lord I wonder, who's gonna fill their shoes? God bless the boys from Memphis Blue Suede Shoes and Elvis Much too soon he left this world in tears They tore up the Fifties Old Jerry Lee and Charlie And Go Cat Go still echoes through the years You know the heart of country music Still beats in Luke the Drifter You can tell when he sang "I Saw the Light" Old Marty, Hank and Lefty Why I can feel 'em right here with me On this Silver Eagle rolling through the night Who's gonna fill their shoes? Who's gonna stand that tall? Who's gonna play the Opry And the Wabash Cannonball? Who's gonna give their heart and soul To get to me and you? Lord I wonder, who's gonna fill their shoes? Yes I wonder, who's gonna fill their shoes?
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Written by: MAX BARNES, TROY SEALS
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" by George Jones was released in June 1985.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Album InfoThe song is the title track from his 1985 album of the same name.
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Song ThemeThe song is a tribute to classic country artists such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Hank Williams, and questions who will be able to carry on their legacy.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes.
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GenreThe song is in the country music genre.
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VideoThe music video for the song notably featured Jones driving a semi-truck with the names of several notable country musicians emblazoned on its side.
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Recognition"Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" is considered one of George Jones' most iconic songs.
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LegacyLater generations of country musicians and fans often refer to the song when discussing the future of traditional country music.
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Artists Mentioned in the SongThe song mentions several legendary music artists including Elvis Presley, The Carter Family, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, The Bluegrass Boys, and more.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists since have covered the song, reinforcing its ongoing relevance in discussions about country music's future.
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