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...Honky Tonk Downstairs" (Track 22, "Don't Stop the Music" Ace Records, 1987) Play a selection of the song here...
...Sometimes the greatest pleasures come from the most unexpected places. In this case, it's England, where Ace Records, an obscure repackager of American music, decided for some reason in the late '80s to put out this compilation of George Jones' early material (most of their other stuff is rhythm and blues). If they paid for the rights at all, they must have got them cheap, because none of the tunes are particularly well known. For the seeker of hidden Jones gems, of course, this is catnip. And there are several, including this treasure. Recorded in 1961, it was written...
...have yet to come across the "George Jones Sings Dallas Frazier" album, but I look forward to the day when I do. (Frazier also wrote "Say It's Not You," one of my all-time Jones favorites.) Meanwhile, this Ace import still remains available at your favorite Internet outlet. I recommend...
...Poorly received "Thumbless Jim" mascot b) Ace Hardware's chocolate grout c) Price deflation in lumber d) Liability issues with Li'l Billy's Bath-tub Belt-sander...
...Louis starters. With one of the most consistent rotations in baseball (outside of, perhaps, the beaten Atlanta Braves!), the Cardinals can count on solid pitching outings from a number of talented pitchers. Ace Darryl Kile will give the Mets fits, as will rookie southpaw Rick Ankiel. And with Garrett Stephenson, Pat Hentgen and Andy Benes also able and ready, there appears to be no letdown of strong arms...