Back in February 1954, a 22-year-old George Jones—broke but full of heart—stepped onto a humble back porch in Beaumont, Texas, and recorded his very first song, “No Money in This Deal.” It was a modest beginning for the man who would go on to become one of the greatest voices in country music history. Influenced by legends like Lefty Frizzell and Hank Williams, Jones eventually racked up more than 160 charting songs before his passing in 2013. And more than 70 years after that first recording, it’s clear: there’s still no one quite like him.
One of Jones’ unforgettable songs, “Take Me,” was written alongside Leon Payne and originally climbed to No. 8 on the country charts in 1966. But it wasn’t until 1971 that the song took on a whole new meaning—when George recorded it with his wife and musical partner, Tammy Wynette. Their voices blended with raw emotion and honesty, and fans were hooked.
Though contractual issues had kept the pair from recording duets early in their relationship, Jones made a major move—breaking his contract with Musicor Records—just so he could join Tammy at Epic Records. Their duet version of “Take Me” went on to hit No. 9, and the rest is country music history.
In a resurfaced video clip shared by WesternAF, fans were treated to a rare solo performance of “Take Me” by Jones. With just a guitar in hand and his unmistakable voice, he poured emotion into every line:
Take me to your most barren desert / A thousand miles from the nearest sea / The very moment I saw your smile / It would be like heaven to me.
The comments say it all—“The best that’s ever done it,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Voices like this come from a lifetime of living. No one will ever reach this level of legend again.”
Carrying on the family tradition, George and Tammy’s daughter, Georgette Jones, is stepping into the spotlight to honor her parents’ legacy. On May 18, she’ll take the stage with country artist Kevin Richards at Cohoes Music Hall in Cohoes, New York. Together, they’ll perform timeless hits from George and Tammy’s catalog—reminding fans why this duo remains one of country music’s most iconic pairings.
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