Strait's success began when his first single "Unwound" was a hit in 1981. During the 1980s, seven of his albums reached #1 on the country charts. In the 2000s, Strait was named Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music, was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and won his first Grammy award for the album Troubadour. Strait was named CMA Entertainer of the Year in 1989, 1990 and 2013, and ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1990 and 2014. He has been nominated for more CMA and ACM awards and has more wins in both categories than any other artist.
By 2009, he broke Conway Twitty's previous record for the most #1 hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart when his 44 #1 singles surpassed Twitty's 40. Counting all music charts, Strait has amassed a total of 60 #1 hits, breaking a record also previously set by Twitty, giving him more #1 songs than any other artist in any genre of music.
Strait is also known for his touring career when he designed a 360-degree configuration and introduced festival style tours. For example, the Strait Tours earned $99 million in three years. His concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in June 2014 drew 104,793 people, marking a new record for largest indoor concert in North America.
In more than 30 years of recording, all of which have been spent with MCA Records, George Strait has garnered 61 #1 songs on all country charts (including Mediabase 24/7, the former Radio & Records chart, and the now-defunct Gavin Report chart), and has more #1 hits than any other artist in a single genre. His 44 Billboard country #1 hits are a record, four more than Conway Twitty's total that includes several duets with Loretta Lynn. Additionally, Strait is also the first artist in the history of Billboard to have at least one single enter the top 10 of a Billboard chart for 30 consecutive years, starting in 1981 when his debut single "Unwound" peaked at number six on the Hot Country Singles chart. All of his top-10 singles have been on that chart. Strait has sold more than 68 million records in the United States alone, and his certifications from the RIAA include 13 multiplatinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums.
George Strait Discography:
Strait Country (1981)
Strait from the Heart (1982)
Right or Wrong (1983)
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind (1984)
Something Special (1985)
#7 (1986)
Ocean Front Property (1987)
If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' (1988)
Beyond the Blue Neon (1989)
Livin' It Up (1990)
Chill of an Early Fall (1991)
Holding My Own (1992)
Pure Country (1992)
Easy Come, Easy Go (1993)
Lead On (1994)
Blue Clear Sky (1996)
Carrying Your Love with Me (1997)
One Step at a Time (1998)
Always Never the Same (1999)
George Strait (2000)
The Road Less Traveled (2001)
Honkytonkville (2003)
Somewhere Down in Texas (2005)
It Just Comes Natural (2006)
Troubadour (2008)
Twang (2009)
Here for a Good Time (2011)
Love Is Everything (2013)
Cold Beer Conversation (2015)
Honky Tonk Time Machine (2019)
Baby Your Baby
George Strait Lyrics
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If you're bad to your baby, you'd better think twice.
Love don't come easy, love ain't blind.
You've got to show her you love her, morning and night,
Be there for her just to make things right.
Make her believe till there ain't a doubt in her mind.
Better baby your baby with a love that's strong,
Better baby your baby, ?cause if you don't
One day your baby?ll be gone.
Don't let her get lonely, don't make her cry,
Don't take her for granted, don't tell her a lie.
Bring her red roses when she's blue.
Give her the best of what you've got to give,
You'll be together as long as you live,
Better baby your baby, she?ll baby you.
Better baby your baby with a love that's strong,
Hold her and tell her you'll never do wrong.
Better baby your baby, ?cause if you don't
One day your baby?ll be gone.
In this song, George Strait is offering advice to those in romantic relationships, particularly those who are seemingly "know it all" and may take their significant other for granted. He warns them of the need to treat their loved ones with care, respect, and devotion. He acknowledges that while love is not easy, it is imperative to be attentive to a partner's needs and emotions, to continuously demonstrate affection through words and actions. George urges the listener to show their love and support for their partner consistently, especially when they need it the most. He stresses the importance of building trust and strong bonds with loved ones, lest they leave.
Line by Line Meaning
All you know it all lovers better heed some advice,
Those who think they know everything about love should listen up
If you're bad to your baby, you'd better think twice.
If you mistreat your lover, you'll regret it
Love don't come easy, love ain't blind.
Love is a challenge and not a naive feeling
You've got to show her you love her, morning and night,
You have to express your affection continuously
Be there for her just to make things right.
Support her in every situation and resolve problems together
Make her believe till there ain't a doubt in her mind.
Earn her trust and confidence beyond any doubt
Better baby your baby with a love that's strong,
Nurture your lover with an enduring and passionate love
Hold her and tell her you'll never do wrong.
Embrace her with tenderness and reassure her of your loyalty
Better baby your baby, ?cause if you don't
Take care of your lover, or else
One day your baby?ll be gone.
You'll lose your partner if you don't treat them well
Don't let her get lonely, don't make her cry,
Avoid making your lover feel isolated or sad
Don't take her for granted, don't tell her a lie.
Don't underestimate or deceive your partner
Bring her red roses when she's blue.
Surprise your lover with appropriate romantic gestures
Give her the best of what you've got to give,
Offer your lover the highest quality of love you can provide
You'll be together as long as you live,
Your relationship will last a lifetime if you commit to it
Better baby your baby, she?ll baby you.
If you take good care of your lover, they will reciprocate the same love and care towards you
Better baby your baby with a love that's strong,
Nurture your lover with an enduring and passionate love
Hold her and tell her you'll never do wrong.
Embrace her with tenderness and reassure her of your loyalty
Better baby your baby, ?cause if you don't
Take care of your lover, or else
One day your baby?ll be gone.
You'll lose your partner if you don't treat them well
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HAL NEWMAN, PHIL S. THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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