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)
Do The Right Thing
George Strait Lyrics
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That it was meant to be and there's no other way
Then came someone showed you more fun
We've had a good run better think it over
Do the right thing baby do the right thing
Go with your heart and do the right thing
Did he change your mind guess it's your move
I'll lose my pride I'd even step aside
Honey you really must decide who's best for you
Do the right thing baby do the right thing
Go with your heart and do the right thing
Do the right thing baby do the right thing
Go with your heart and do the right thing
You might chose me or chose to lose me
Someday you'll see the good thing you had
Do the right thing baby do the right thing
Go with your heart and do the right thing
Do the right thing baby do the right thing
Go with your heart and do the right thing
Go with your heart and do the right thing
The lyrics to George Strait's song "Do The Right Thing" exemplify a common theme in country music: heartbreak and regret. The song is about a man who has been left by his lover for someone else who can offer her more excitement and fun. Despite his heartache, he urges her to "do the right thing" and follow her heart, even if that means choosing someone else over him.
The lyrics suggest that the man is willing to let go of his pride and step aside if it means the woman he loves will be happy. He recognizes that there may come a time when the woman realizes the mistake she made in choosing someone else and hopes that she will eventually come back to him. The song is a poignant reminder that love is not always easy, and that sometimes doing the right thing means letting go.
Overall, "Do The Right Thing" is a message of hope and understanding. It encourages listeners to follow their hearts and to trust that everything will ultimately work out for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
Once you told me you were gonna love me
You previously promised to love me.
That it was meant to be and there's no other way
You claimed that we were meant to be together and there was no alternative.
Then came someone showed you more fun
However, someone else who offered more excitement came along.
We've had a good run better think it over
Although we had a good time together, you should reconsider your decision.
He's got a good line, shows you a good time
You are attracted to him because he has a good pitch and takes you on exciting adventures.
Did he change your mind guess it's your move
Could he have influenced your decision? Now it's your turn.
I'll lose my pride I'd even step aside
I am willing to put aside my ego and step back if that's what you want.
Honey you really must decide who's best for you
Ultimately, you have to choose who is best for you.
You might chose me or chose to lose me
You might choose to be with me or lose me altogether.
Someday you'll see the good thing you had
You may come to realize what you lost in me someday.
Do the right thing baby do the right thing
Make the right decision.
Go with your heart and do the right thing
Listen to your heart and make the right decision.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Gary Nicholson, Jens Gadd, Jim Lauderdale, Torsten Stenzel, Winston Sela
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