King George, 60 #1 hits. That's not a typo. He's had 60 #1 hits in his career. A really good man. He eloped with his high school sweetheart, Norma in 1971 and are still married. He used to compete as a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) team roping competitor.
George Strait has always been the same with the music he records and sings. No jumping around or dancing. He just sings a story and lets the music and songs speak for themselves. If you are going to do more George Strait stuff, I recommend you just start at the beginning and work your way through to today. It will help you to gain an appreciation for his work and make you realize just how long he has been doing this.
I love George Strait. George is one of those singers who knows how to tell a story with his songs. He has so many songs to choose from. So whatever you choose, I'll be one happy camper. Thank you!
My favorite is "Carrying Your Love with Me" and any of the songs from his movie "Pure Country". I'm loving the variety you've been providing on your channel!
i have to agree the King of Traditional Country i love George Strait and this is one of my favorites. My whole life surrounded by Country music and his is some of the best
The King of country! He is outstanding... has a ranch just about 40 miles from where i live... He was a roper in the rodeo and tried bull doggin....but went back to ropin. he is a REAL COWBOY!
What always endured me to George Strait was he never needed all the glitz and cheap theater on stage. All he need is his guitar, Stetson hat, and a microphone. He deliver a great story telling written song. 😍
Another great singer who’s part of Country Music Royalty is Randy Travis. The timbre of his rich baritone voice is unparalleled. My favorite Randy Travis songs are Reasons I Cheat; Promises; Take Another Swing At Me; This is Me; Look Heart, No Hands; Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man; That’s Where I Draw the Line; I Told You So; The Box; He Walked On Water; Three Wooden Crosses; Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart; It’s Just a Matter of Time; On the Other Hand; and Forever and Ever Amen.
His movie "Pure Country" is just that - pure country and purely fantastic. The soundtrack is amazing. I saw him in concert years ago and I was most impressed with the way he did the show - the stage was in the middle of the room with seats on all sides...he had a microphone set up on each of the 4 sides of the stage and would rotate with each song so that nobody had to look at his back for the whole show. And he simply stood there with his guitar and sang - no big flashy extravaganza, just quality music.
One of the best "2 Step" songs around! :) I thought he had such a smooth delivery of a Western style of country music. Very talented gentleman of country!
Mr Strait has so many great songs, no one could list them all! He is the King of Country Music, especially in the 80' and 90's! The biggest selling Country artist of all time, Garth Brooks, even said that George Strait was, and always will be, the King of CM!
We call him #KingGeorge, especially here in Texas. He’s a Texan through and through. Stayed true to himself. He’s had over 60 #1’s, by the age of 60! Yes! He’s STILL got it all at 60! Watch him and Chris Stapleton singing together, “When Did You Stop Loving Me” keep in mind, he’s over 60 performing, LIVE!
His first hit in 1981 was “Unwound”, and he closes every show with that since then. I didn’t see anyone mention that one. Definitely a good one and reflects his early sound.
This was in 2002-the final concert at the Astrodome . He is still doing concerts and recording; he released a new album in March. For reactions, how about “God and Country Music,” “So Much Like My Dad,” “Unwound,” and “She Let Herself Go.”
This is more than just country music, this is Texas music. Can hear that beautiful fiddle in the background. A fiddle in the band is almost required in Texas.
Clear blue sky, friends in low places, check yes of no, I cross my heart. SO MANY SONGS that I can recommend to you. Of all of his songs the most country of them all in my opinion is heartland. Edit:oh yea apparently he is a good actor too. He played as the MC of the move "pure country" I have watched that movie at least 4 times with my dad.
George is from Texas, and refused to conform to the Nashville sound. Damn near everything he does, is to a two step beat. He is western, through and through. This song was his first big hit, in the early 1980’s. Every year he performs as part of the Texas state fair, to crowds of over 100k fans. He does still make music, but his days of heavy touring are behind him. As mentioned before, he has over 60 number one hits. I love everything he does.
If you react to George Strait hits once a week, you'll be entertained for more than a year. He has more #1 hits than any artist of any genre, and he stayed true country when pop country hit its heydey. He has stayed married to his high school sweatheart even through the death of their 13 year old daughter and is basically a down to earth, good guy.
I have completed in professional barrel racing at the rodeos in Amarillo and at the Houston Stock Show, but sadly never got to hear George perform live. I did get to hear some other great country artists though.
That's funny that you had never heard of George Strait! Yes, he has been considered the "King of Country" for years and years! (And most women love his looks!) But he is not a fancy performer. He's truly country and just sings! I see you did this reaction a year ago. He has retired now, but we still hear about him from time to time. He said a good country song is one people can dance to! Starting out at the dance halls in Texas, his songs always had a rhythm people could two-step and waltz to! He has lots of great songs!! I'm sure you've heard a lot more over the past year!
Can't tell you how many times I've danced to this song I seriously love it and I'm not even a country music fan, but he definitely reminds me of old country music which my Dad loved. Bet this came out like 82 or 83 just a guess...♡
You should really check out Chris Ledoux “This Cowboys Hat” great message. Jamey Johnson “In Color” is amazing Merle Haggard “Fighting side of me” and “Mama Tried”
Growing up in Texas, I have King George to thank for a good part of the man I am today. "I can still make cheyenne" is another absolute MUST for George Strait.
YO LYLE, didnt know YOU LIKED COUNTRY MUSIC George Strait is the best. Hes been around for years Ihope You play a lot more of his music. You should listin to RUN a good one , also YOU LOOK SO GOOD IN LOVE ... just for starters see ya later... JOE R.. looks like Ill be around for a while if You keep this shit up..... lol later JOE R.
In the "old" days, it was called Country and Western music. Now they just call it Country. George Straight sang more along the lines of "Western" music than "Country". Sample the group "Sons of the Pioneers" and you'll immediately get the difference, they were straight Western. I'd put George at about 60/40 Western/Country.
Hi Pat, yes beautiful country King. Love his smooth voice and he is just pretty😊 I like so many of his songs, but I do like All My Exs Live in Texas! Hope you are well😁
George Strait has an incredible catalog of songs. Some personal favorites of mine are “Carrying Your Love with Me”, “Write This Down”, and “Check Yes or No”. I hope you give some of them a listen. Love your reactions!!
Really enjoying your channel! I’d love to see you react to Black from Pearl Jam’s MTV unplugged performance. One of my favorite live performances ever!
Yes, he retired but it didn’t take, lol. I believe George is at 67 #1’s. George is backing a new tequila, he was doing the ad and it turned into a great music video. That’s George.
This was probably in the last 5 years or so. Not sure. But he has been around sense the early 80s. And another to suggest is Chris Ladeaux. That's pronounced like La duuu. A few titles are, This Old Hat, Hooked On An 8 Second Ride and Cadillac Ranch. He was, rest his soul, very much a Cowboy. A true bronc busting Cowboy. But what a showman. A rocker at heaty. A lot of what Garth Brooks has done on stage, running, swinging from ropes, the big lights and pyrotechnics he got from Chris. Check him out.
Bucking for 8 means the 8 seconds you are required to stay in the saddle. He hopes that judge ain’t blind. The judge awards style points for the ride. If you are lucky enough to draw a good horse that likes to buck and you ride him smoothly, you have a good chance to win. If you can stay on for 8 seconds.
Oh and I know it's off topic but, are you a Footy Fan? I am!! Accidently got into it about 20 years ago. First team I watch and they won that night was the Brisbane Lions. So that's who I chose. Been an avid fan sense. Anyway enough of that. Thanks for taking the time to listen to George. Keep the vids coming. I'll be watching.
GS is the most respected man in the history of country music. But I'd say his best song is "Ocean Front Property". While this may be good, it's not even top 10 for me.
In my eyes, Hank Williams Sr. or George Jones is the King of Country. The "king" title is slightly subjective in the country genre. But those three are most commonly referred to as the "King of Country."
This from an Elvis fan George my favorite he took the title from Eddie Arnold. He is semi retired after three decades on top along with Garth Brooks and Allen Jackson there are in this new crop of singers country to keep up with thru are sounding more pop rock and rap. The CLASS is twang beer broken heart songs come 50 thru maybe 80's ELVIS Appeared at Astrodome the first time they told him to leave the black singers backup sweet inspirations back in Memphis needless to say they we t with him or no Elvis. They went ANYWAY by George I would like ALL MY EX'S LIVE IN TEXAS I am from the great state of TEXAS but ended up married to a country BOY MISSISSIPPI ELVIS JUNKIE LB I was tryiimg to earlier the older classic country singers sang more with z twang beer broken hearted song MISSISSIPPI ELVIS JUNKIE LB
