Stonewall Jackson - The Waters So Cold

Review by David Miller

The Waters So Cold by Stonewall Jackson: A Country Gem That Still Hits Home Alright, let’s talk about The Waters So Cold, the 1963 album from Stonewall Jackson. If you’re into folk-tinged country music with a raw, heartfelt vibe, this one might just knock your socks off. Released on Columbia Records (shoutout to producers Don Law and Frank Jones for keeping it real), this record feels like an old friend who shows up unannounced but leaves you glad they came. First things first—this isn’t some polished, overproduced modern country mess. Nope. It’s got that classic early ‘60s grit, where the twang of the guitar meets honest storytelling. And man, does it deliver. The title track, “The Water’s So Cold,” is a standout. It’s haunting in the best way possible, like when you hear rain tapping against your window late at night. You can almost feel the chill he’s singing about—it’s not just water; it’s heartbreak, struggle, maybe even regret. That melody sticks to you like gum on a hot sidewalk. I swear, once you listen, it’ll pop into your head days later while you're doing something random, like folding laundry or staring at the fridge. Then there’s “Wild Wild Wind.” Oh boy, this tune has legs. It’s got this restless energy, like a cowboy running from his past—or maybe just trying to outrun himself. The lyrics are simple yet sharp enough to cut through the noise. There’s no fancy tricks here, just pure emotion riding on a wave of pedal steel and steady rhythm. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to drive down an empty highway with the windows down, even if it’s freezing outside. What gets me about this album is how timeless it feels. Sure, it came out in ’63, back when Canada and the US were grooving to different beats, but the themes still hit hard today. Heartache doesn’t care what year it is, right? Plus, Stonewall Jackson had this voice—gravelly but warm, like coffee brewed over a campfire. He didn’t need autotune or flashy gimmicks to make you stop and listen. Here’s the kicker though: listening to The Waters So Cold made me realize something kinda weird. Country music back then wasn’t afraid to be quiet. Like, really quiet. Not every moment needed a big chorus or a drumroll. Sometimes, all it took was a guy, his guitar, and a story worth telling. In our hyper-speed world of TikTok hits and endless playlists, that’s a lesson we could all use. So yeah, give this album a spin if you haven’t already. Just don’t blame me if “The Water’s So Cold” starts playing on repeat in your brain. Trust me, it’s not a bad problem to have.

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Artist: Stonewall Jackson
Album: The Waters So Cold

Folk, World, & Country

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1963

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Track	Duration	Preview
Wild Wild Wind
The Water's So Cold

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Stonewall Jackson ~ Wild, Wild Wind

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4-42846

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Columbia

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Don Law, Frank Jones

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Matrix / Runout (Label A): ZSP 75653
Matrix / Runout (Label B): ZSP 75654
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped [except etched: TI]): ZSP-75653-1A TI
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped [except etched: TII]): ZSP-75654-1B TII
Pressing Plant ID (Columbia Terre Haute mark etched in runouts): T

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American country singer/songwriter and musician born November 6, 1932 in Tabor City, North Carolina; died December 4, 2021. Brother of songwriter .

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Here’s something cool: Stonewall Jackson’s album *The Waters So Cold* came out in 1963. It’s a country gem with tracks like "The Water's So Cold" and "Wild Wild Wind." Fun fact—this album was produced by Don Law and Frank Jones, who were big names at Columbia Records back then. It found its way into both Canadian and US markets. Not bad for an artist who made his mark during the golden age of country music!