The Grand Tour (1974) 4/5/20

Today, we're going straight out country with our “Great Song of the '70s!”

This song never crossed over to the pop charts, but it is legendary nonetheless. On the country charts, it went to #1 in the US and #2 in Canada. Rolling Stone Magazine has it listed at at #44 on the “Top 500 Songs of All Time.” Regardless of genre. Pretty impressive!

Most country music experts and historians feel it's one of the finest performances in country music history: a devastating song about the emotional aftermath of a divorce.

Or is it something even more tragic? Some believe it's about a heartbreaking death. In any event, George Jones nailed it. NO ONE could have sung it better, and few have tried. In fact, only Aaron Neville got close. His 1993 version made it to #38 on the US Country chart.

From 1974, here's George Jones and “The Grand Tour.”

For comparison purposes, Here's Aaron Neville from 1993: