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For Valentines Day .........
took the missus to see one of our long time favorites who was here in Branson for a show .....

I actually got to see the Possum himself, George Jones .....

And what a great evening it was. The show opened with a bluegrass band that played for about 20 minutes, "Mountain Heart", who were pretty darn good ..... Then after a 20 minute intermission, the "Jones Boys' came out (Possum's band) and played three or four popular country numbers made famous by other performers .. then George came on stage and sang hit after hit after hit, for over 90 minutes! He was in great voice, and obviously in good spirits from his on-stage banter and jokes ... the old voice was a bit weak on the first couple of numbers but once he got warmed up, it was that trademark Jones sound, from 'White Lightning' to 'He stopped loving her Today' to 'Rocking Chair' to 'Grand Tour' ...... What a show, and what a great evening.

If you ever get the chance to see him, take it. He is getting along in years, and it probably won't be long before we will be losing another true living legend and one of the mainstays of Country music for the past 40 years or so ........ Plus, I think you will enjoy it, if you like George at all.

I still have trouble believing I actually saw the Ol Possum live and in person. I was in total awe for the entire show - this guy is indeed one of the great ones!