Chiseled in Stone

Chiseled in Stone

ASIN: B0000026DR

Track Listings

1. Do You Believe Me Now

2. Tight as Twin Fiddles

3. Is It Raining at Your House

4. Set 'Em Up Joe

5. There Ain't Nothing Wrong (Just Ain't Nothing Right)

6. Chiseled in Stone

7. Who You Gonna Blame It on This Time

8. It's Not over Yet

9. Nobody Calls from Vegas Just to Say Hello

10. I Guess I Had Your Leavin' Coming

Tracks:

Do You Believe Me Now
Tight As Twin Fiddles
Is It Raining At Your House
Set 'Em Up Joe
There Ain't Nothing Wrong (Just Ain't Nothing Right)
Chiseled In Stone
Who You Gonna Blame It On This Time
It's Not Over, Yet
Nobody Calls From Vegas Just To Say Hello
I Guess I Had Your Leavin' Coming

Customer Reviews:

Downbeat country should appeal to George Jones fans.......2005-01-26

Like George, Vern sometimes sings more upbeat material (Tight as twin fiddles, on this album, being a prime example), but both singers have a particular way with the kind of very sad songs that dominate this album, especially the title track.

For those who are unfamiliar with it, the title refers to the inscription on a gravestone and the song points out that don't understand loneliness until somebody you love has died. It is the kind of song that you expect to hear George Jones sing, but I doubt if George could improve on Vern's version of this song.

Tight as twin fiddles, the one upbeat track here, is a slice of western swing in the tradition of Bob Wills. Of the other songs, all of which are excellent, my favorites are Do you believe me now and Set em up Joe.

If you enjoy traditional country with absolutely no frills, this is for you. Just be sure to have those tissues ready.

They call Vern "The Voice." Here's why........2001-03-07

"Set 'Em Up Joe" (a honky-tonker about a man wearing out an Ernest Tubb 45 -- remember them?) was the hit, and sounded just right coming out of a jukebox at 1:00 AM. But the prime cut here is "Chiseled In Stone," which to my mind rivals Jones's "He Stopped Loving Her Today" as the most heart-breaking recording of all time. In between there's lots of filler, but Vern Gosdin's filler beats out just about anything you're likely to hear on country radio in these benighted times. Stone country -- snap it up while it's still in print.

Genuine country sound from a master.........2000-08-31

This CD is not quite up to the exceptional beauty of Vern's "Ten Years Of Greatest Hits". However, most of the songs, except for two(Nobody calls from Vegas & Set Em up Joe), are superb. Special mention is due for Mr. Gosdin's renditions of "There Aint Nothing Wrong" and "Chiseled In Stone". The vocal quality and depth of the work is very good. It is truly lamentable that artists such as Mr. Gosdin are not given air time on country stations today. Take it from me folks, if you want the down home country sound, don't pass up this CD. Like myself, you will listen to it numerous times. Thank you Mr. Gosdin !!

other vern titles.......2000-08-14

If you'd like to order other releases from Vern Gosdin, contact his business office at vgosdin@yahoo.com for a complete list! There's no one quite like him!

They Really Don't Write Songs Like This Anymore.......2000-08-12

Vern Gosdin has one of those voices that can only be described as pure velvet that wraps itself around a lyric until it becomes a gift from his throat to your ears. Yes, it's country from the steel guitar to the wailing fiddles all blended into that Gosdin soul. This album showcases the sounds that have been left behind in a cloud of crossovers; but when traditional country fans come looking for substance, this one fills the bill. I sincerely wish country music could one day return to this type of artist, and make it profitable for him to do what he does best and that is sing a song from the heart and not rely on gimmicks. Listen to this one and enjoy a piece of heaven.

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