George Jones – Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes

About the song

“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” is a country song that pays tribute to the country music legends who have passed away. The song is a moving and emotional ballad that celebrates the lives and careers of these iconic performers.

The song begins with Jones singing about the impact that these country music legends have had on his life. He describes them as being his heroes and his role models. He says that they taught him how to sing, how to play guitar, and how to write songs.

The song’s chorus is a powerful question that asks who will replace these country music legends: “Who’s gonna fill their shoes? Who’s gonna take their place? Who’s gonna carry on the tradition? Who’s gonna keep the faith?”

The rest of the song is a list of the country music legends who have passed away. Jones sings about Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and many others. He says that they will never be forgotten and that their music will live on forever.

“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” is a beautiful and moving tribute to the country music legends who have passed away. It is a song that will resonate with fans of country music of all ages.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• Genre: Country
• Release Date: 2015
• Album: Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes
• Label: Rounder Records
• Songwriters: George Jones, Earl Montgomery, Keith Stegall
• Producer: Keith Stegall
• Music Video Director: Trey Fanjoy

Critical Reception:

• “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• The song was praised for its beautiful melody and its moving lyrics.

Commercial Success:

• “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2015.

Legacy:

• “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” is a beautiful and moving tribute to the country music legends who have passed away. It is a song that will resonate with fans of country music of all ages.

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Lyrics

“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes”

 

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 heros
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

[Chorus:]
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 old 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 hew sings I Saw the Light
Old Marty, Hank and Lefty
Why I can feel them right here with me
On this Silver Eagle rolling through the night

[Chorus:]
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?..