CR020/PH06 - All to Pieces: George Jones, Phase II

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CR020/PH06 - All to Pieces: George Jones, Phase II

FromCocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music

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102 minutes

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Jun 29, 2021

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In the early 1960s, George Jones had a huge hit record featuring such a phenomenal vocal performance it instantly turned him into a living legend. He didn't handle it well.

Released:

Jun 29, 2021

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (34)

The podcast about 20th Century Country Music and the lives of those who gave it to us.

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Bobbie Gentry: Exit Stage Left: In 1967, Bobbie Gentry's recording of a song she wrote, called "Ode to Billie Joe," directly influenced the future of every major musical genre in America. In the early '80s, she disappeared. What happened in the decade between? Why did she vanish? by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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The Murder Ballad of Spade Cooley: NSFW: The first King of Western Swing. Spade Cooley's rapid rise through the L.A. country music scene put him at the very top. Substance abuse and insanity brought him lower than low, leading to the sadistic torture and brutal murder of his wife. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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Ernest Tubb: The Texas Defense: In Texas, there's a legal defense known locally as the He Needed Killin' Defense, aka Justifiable Homicide. Ernest Tubb, one of the most beloved figures in country music, could have used it when he tried to shoot Jim Denny in 1957. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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Harper Valley PTA, Part 3: Tom T. Hall: They call him The Storyteller because he distills life into words. This episode reverse engineers the alchemy of Tom T. Hall by looking at some of the real stories and situations that inspired him. Plus, we set the record straight on a few things. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
93 min listen
Harper Valley PTA, Part 2: Jeannie C. Riley: Jeannie C. Riley is often considered a one-hit wonder. We can easily disprove that. She's considered a country music sex symbol, which she certainly was. Dig any deeper into the story and you'll uncover a Pandora's Box of mystery, blackmail and lies. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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Breaking Down Merle Haggard's "Okie from Muskogee": What do you do when an entire country misunderstands your song and turns it into one of the biggest hits of the year? That doesn't happen often. This episode looks at what Merle Haggard did when it happened to him in 1969 with "Okie from Muskogee." by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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The Pill: Why Was Loretta Lynn Banned?: Maybe you already know Loretta Lynn's 1975 song about birth control, "The Pill," was banned from radio upon release. But do you know why? The real answer is not what many would assume. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
53 min listen
Ralph Mooney: The Sound of Country Music: Ralph Mooney is one of the most important individuals in the history of country music. He played a major role in upgrading the sound of the entire genre on no less than three separate occasions. Get ready for some steel guitar and road stories. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
86 min listen
The Louvin Brothers: Running Wild: While The Louvin Brothers are widely regarded as the most influential harmony duo to ever cut a country song, it's possible we've never heard what they could really do. Then, there's the bloodshed and addiction. By the way, do you believe in evil? by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
98 min listen
Wynonna: Wynonna passed the only test there is. Then, everyone thought she'd cheated. The answers lie somewhere in her past, somewhere in her family, somewhere in The Judds. Forget everything you think you remember. This isn't a Lifetime movie. It's rated R. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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Rusty & Doug Kershaw: The Cajun Way: Doug Kershaw is the most famous Cajun musician in history. His brother, Rusty, is not, though you may be more familiar with his work than you realize. Side note: what the hell is "Cajun"? Swamp stuff, right? Well, let's talk about all of that. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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Don Rich & Buck Owens, Part 2: Together Again: In another life, Don Rich may have been a star in his own right. In this life, he shared Buck Owens' spotlight. Last week, we heard how they got there. This week, we'll hit more high points, great road stories and one of the worst tragedies in music. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
123 min listen
Harper Valley PTA, Part 1: Shelby S. Singleton: Two words to sum up the career of Shelby Singleton? Publicity stunt. Hear how this Texas boy became a powerful Mercury executive before leaving to found his own independent music empire with one mission: sell records, by any means necessary. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
71 min listen
Buck Owens & Don Rich, Part 1: Open Up Your Heart: Buck Owens is an inkblot test. Ask 20 different people, get 20 different Bucks. Today we're talking about the one who championed California's country music scene against the Nashville establishment. Oh, and you should meet his young friend, Don Rich. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR019/PH05 - Wandering Soul: George Jones, Starday Recording Artist by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR017/PH03 - The Nashville A Team by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR018/PH04 - White Lightning by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
101 min listen
BONUS: Cocaine & Rhinestones Season 1 Q&A: Don't ask a question if you don't want the answer. As promised, here is the bonus Q&A Episode for Season 1. From the FAQs down to the minutiae of, well, whatever anyone wanted to know, it's all here. Who's ready to learn some stuff? Let's do it. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
82 min listen
CR021/PH07 - Pappy Daily, Gene Pitney and How George Jones Came to Be on Musicor by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
136 min listen
CR016/PH02 – Owen Bradley's Nashville Sound by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR026/PH12 - Loved It Away: Tammy Wynette, On Her Own by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR015/PH01 - Starday Records: The Anti-Nashville Sound by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR029/PH15 - Hell Stays Open All Night Long: George Jones, Phase III by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR023/PH09 - Loneliness Surrounds: Virginia Wynette Pugh by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR025/PH11 - Being Together: The George Jones & Tammy Wynette Story by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR028/PH14 - Divorce/Death: He Stopped Loving Her Today, The Grand Tour & A Good Year for the Roses by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR020/PH06 - All to Pieces: George Jones, Phase II by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR024/PH10 - Stand by Your Man: The Anti-Feminist Manifesto by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR022/PH08 - Dallas Frazier: Can't Get There From Here by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR027/PH13 - Billy Sherrill's Nashville Sound by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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Don Rich & Buck Owens, Part 2: Together Again: In another life, Don Rich may have been a star in his own right. In this life, he shared Buck Owens' spotlight. Last week, we heard how they got there. This week, we'll hit more high points, great road stories and one of the worst tragedies in music. by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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Breaking Down Merle Haggard's "Okie from Muskogee": What do you do when an entire country misunderstands your song and turns it into one of the biggest hits of the year? That doesn't happen often. This episode looks at what Merle Haggard did when it happened to him in 1969 with "Okie from Muskogee." by Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music
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CR020/PH06 - All to Pieces: George Jones, Phase II

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Titles in the series (34)

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