George Jones (We Can Make It)
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| Released | April 1972 | |||
| Recorded | November 1971 - February 10, 1972 Columbia Recording Studio; Nashville, TN |
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| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 28:30 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Billy Sherrill | |||
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George Jones, also titled George Jones (We Can Make It) was the 1972 country music studio album released by George Jones in April 1972. The release was Jones' 46th studio album release since a debut from 16 years previous. Also as a highlight in his career, it was the first release made on Jones' new label, Epic Records.
The album charted very well for a George Jones album, eventually rising to #10 on the country charts. The album included some other artist's hits from 1971, including Charley Pride's "Kiss an Angel Good Morning" and former Jones Boys bass player, Johnny Paycheck's "She's All I Got". Its title track "We Can Make It" peaked out at #6 on the US Country chart.
For years, Jones had been staying back while his long-time manager and producer, Pappy Daily, made deal after deal with label after label. After taking him to Mercury (1957-1962) Daily signed Jones to United Artists (1962-1964) where he saw his biggest success during the 1960s. After leaving UA in early '64, he signed with Musicor Records (1964-1971), and saw a dropoff of his sound quality and sales. However, his biggest success was yet to come, and it would start with his third wife, Tammy Wynette. The two often crossed paths during tours, and Jones proclaimed his love for her in 1969, and the two later married. It was through their inseparable relationship that Jones met Wynette's producer, Billy Sherrill. Soon, the two began recording, and he even became Jones's producer full-time, having him sign with Epic Records (1972-1991). Soon after signing, Sherrill began producing the album's track recordings.
George Jones recorded in a session in November 1971, which wrapped up 8 songs, all of which were included: "I'll Take You My World", "Kiss An Angel Good Morning", "All the Praises", "She's All I Got", "The Last Letter", "The King", "Try It, You'll Like It", and the final cut, "Let's Make History". His very next session was recorded on January 12, 1972, where he recorded "We Can Make It" and "One of These Days". The final recording was made during a session on February 10, which cut "Loving You Could Never Be Better". All the tracks were recorded at the Columbia Recording Studio; 804 16th Ave. South, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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