The George Jones Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes song was released in June 1985 as the first single and title track from his album of the same name. This song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Iconic country singer George Jones released “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” in 1985 as a tribute to the legendary artists of his time.
“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes,” is a tribute to the country music stars who came before him, and a lament for the future of country music. The song tells of the importance of singers such as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Merle Haggard. “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” questions who will replace these artists in the years to come— and become legends for future generations. With music videos being a recently new concept at the time, Jones filmed his first-ever music video for this song. The video went on to win Music Video of the Year at the CMA Awards in 1986. This became the most popular music video of his career with over 29 million views as of July of 2023.
Enjoy the original music video for “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” and see the written lyrics below!
George Jones Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes Music Video
This song was written by Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes.
George Jones Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes Lyrics
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 heroes
Like the Outlaw that walks through Jessi’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?
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 left this world in tears
They tore up the Fifties
Old Jerry Lee and Charlie
And “Go, Cat, Go!” still echoes through the years.
You know the heart of country music
Still beats in Luke the Drifter
You can tell it when he sang 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.
Who’s gonna fill their shoes?
Who’s gonna stand that tall?
Who’s gonna play the Opry
And the Wabash Cannonbal?l
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?…
“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” is a powerful tribute to the great country music stars who came before George Jones, and a call to action for the future of the genre. It is a timeless song that continues to resonate with country music fans and artists to this day. Remember to “share” the George Jones Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes song with other classic country music fans!
