Are you ready for a good cry? Vince Gill and Patty Loveless’s performance at George Jones’s funeral will have you looking for tissues. Incredible performance and a perfect tribute to George Jones.
First, let’s look at the song selection. Vince Gill hit the nail on the head by choosing to play “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” in honor of George Jones. It is a beautiful song. On top of that, it’s a wonderful tribute to just about everyone who has passed. However, if you look at the lyrics and know something about Possum’s life. You see what really fits the song.
You can hear the tears in Vince Gill’s voice mid-performance adding more emotion to the song. Loveless, on the other hand, takes care of him. She took her microphone off its stand walked towards Gill and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder as he strums an instrumental verse.
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