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That Lonesome Song | 
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| Artist: Jamey Johnson
Label: Mercury Nashville
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 85
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 001123702
UPC: 602517687707
EAN: 0602517687707
ASIN: B0019FAKCS
Release Date: August 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Released | | • | High Cost Of Living | | • | Sending An Angel To Hell | | • | Place Out On The Ocean | | • | Mowin' Down The Roses | | • | The Door Is Always Open | | • | Mary Go Round | | • | In Color | | • | When The Last Cowboy's Gone | | • | That Lonesome Song | | • | Dreaming My Dreams With You | | • | Women | | • | Stars In Alabama | | • | Between Jennings And Jones |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
The final cut on That Lonesome Song?kind of a concept album meets musical manifesto?is titled "Between Jennings and Jones," which is where Jamey Johnson finds himself shelved in the CD racks, and also how he describes his sound. Actually, there's way more Jennings than Jones, with two cuts covered from Waylon's classic Dreaming My Dreams (the title track and "The Door Is Always Open"), another paying tribute to him by name ("The Last Cowboy") and several others borrowing liberally from his sound. Yet in terms of both concept and sound, the bare-bones intimacy of this bittersweet divorce album remind more of Willie Nelson's Phases and Stages (at least side one, the man's side), with the opening "High Cost of Living" ("ain’t nothing like the cost of living high") setting the "Bloody Mary Morning" tone, extended by the sad country waltz of "Angel" and continuing through the down-and-out epiphany of the title track. Only the comparatively lightweight novelty of "Women" indicates that this is the same guy who wrote "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" for Trace Adkins. --Don McLeese
Album Description
He could be basking in his songwriting accolades, but Jamey Johnson remains a restlessly creative maverick. Jamey is the co-writer of the CMA and ACM 2007 Song of the Year "Give It Away," recorded by George Strait. Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols have also recorded his songs. But instead of sitting at home counting his royalty checks, Jamey Johnson recorded more than 40 songs during the past year. Not content with providing hits for others, the singer-songwriter has a powerful drive to sing, record and perform. "Writing is not enough for me," says this intense artist. "I did not come here to just be a writer. I live to play....I'm not here to take a stab at it. I am going to DO it." Following a deep period of isolation and introspection, Jamey Johnson entered the recording studio in April 2007. Within months, Jamey emerged with That Lonesome Song, a collection of extraordinary compositions that is equally noteworthy for its lyrical craftsmanship and its strikingly original sound. The first single from the album is "In Color" and is available in the Amazon MP3 store.
Album Description
Following a deep period of introspection, Jamey Johnson entered the recording studio in April 2007 and emerged with That Lonesome Song, a collection of extraordinary compositions that is equally noteworthy for its lyrical craftsmanship and its strikingly original sound. Jamey is the co-writer of the CMA and ACM 2007 Song of the Year 'Give It Away,' recorded by George Strait. Trace Adkins and George Jones have also recorded his songs but Jamey is not content with just providing hits for others, this singer and songwriter has a powerful drive to sing, record and perform.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 "In color" has touched my soul January 9, 2009
The first time I heard this song I passed it off as a regular bland country song. I listened to it a second time and my ears just opened up to its deep meaning. This song has rekindled my love for country music and my country roots. It reminds me of my family and the struggles I've faced in life. I haven't heard the entire album but I'm going to buy it just because of this song.
 Great Album January 9, 2009
Jamey Johnson is great! This album is subtle and doesn't hit you over the head. Listen close 4 or 5 times and you'll see. A lot of REAL emotion.
Jamey Johnson is Fantastic! January 6, 2009
I first saw Jamey Johnson on a country video and immediately purchased his new album "That Lonesome Song." I love his sound. I describe him as a cross between Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. He has that old style soulfulness you won't find on the top 40 list.
Country Music is Back! January 6, 2009
I haven't been into country music for a while. I grew up on the real country music of the 50's, 60's and 70's but after that the music changed and I moved on. Well, I'm back and Jamey Johnson is one of the main reasons. "That Lonesome Song" is a true country album that sounds fresh and modern while maintaining the old flavor of the country greats. If you like country music, or just like music, you will LOVE this album!
Possible to wear out a CD? I'll find out! December 29, 2008
I haven't purchased an album in years, because there's maybe a good song or two on it and not much else but filler. This album is fantastic and I can't listen to it enough. He is a true "bad @$$" poet with this intimate album based on his real life experiences. Nothing fake about it, he is a long overlooked singer/songwriter, and with this album he should be brought to light. It deserves to be "Album of the Year."
Jayme has soul, which is what's missing in so much music out on the radio today. I would recommend this to any classic country listener 100 times over!
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