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)
Go On
George Strait Lyrics
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You caught him cheatin', I don't blame you for walkin' away
I know where you're comin' from, it sounds like where I've been
Oh, there I go interruptin' your story once again
Go on, go on
You were sayin' how a fool can only fool you so long
It's true, it's so true
What else can you do but go on
Our conversation won't change nothin' but it's sure nice to talk
With somebody whose been cut out of the same ol' cloth
You know how you said happiness can't be found lookin' back
If you don't mind, maybe we can talk a little more about that
Go on, go on
You were sayin', this is better than sittin' at home
It's true, it's so true
When they do you like that
What else can you do but go on
Even when you see no reason to
Don't wait to live life 'cause it won't wait for you
Go on, please go on
You were sayin', what don't kill us only makes us strong
It's true, that's so true
When they do you like that
What else can you do but go on
Just go on
Life goes on
Mm, and on
In "Go On," George Strait tells the story of a heartbroken woman who has just discovered that her man is cheating on her. The singer listens to her story and confirms that he has been in a similar situation before. The woman speaks about the lies and deception of her ex-partner, and George acknowledges her feelings and shares his similar problems. He urges her to move on and not to hold on to the past. The chorus encourages the woman to carry on with her life despite the hardship that she may face. Together, they agree that life continues even when faced with difficulties.
The song, written by Tony Martin and Mark Nesler, is about a broken heart and the importance of moving on. The lyrics convey the emotions felt by someone who has been betrayed in a relationship. The singer offers a sympathetic ear and shared experiences, helping the woman to cope with her situation. The song offers a message of hope to those who may be experiencing difficult times; to keep moving forward- through the pain, hurt, and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so sorry, I keep interruptin', what were you gonna say?
Apologizing for breaking conversation and asking to go ahead with the story about the cheater.
You caught him cheatin', I don't blame you for walkin' away
Acknowledging the other person's hardship due to the act of infidelity and understanding why they left.
I know where you're comin' from, it sounds like where I've been
Showing empathy and relating with the other person, having being through a similar situation before.
Oh, there I go interruptin' your story once again
Realizing and apologizing again for interrupting the other person's narrative.
Go on, go on
You were sayin' how a fool can only fool you so long
It's true, it's so true
When they do you like that
What else can you do but go on
Encouraging the continuation of the story that describes how the cheat can only fool you up to a point and advises to move on after facing such deceit.
Our conversation won't change nothin' but it's sure nice to talk
With somebody whose been cut out of the same ol' cloth
You know how you said happiness can't be found lookin' back
If you don't mind, maybe we can talk a little more about that
Acknowledging the futility of the conversation but appreciating the comfort and support of speaking with someone who has been through a similar past. Further talking about the concept that happiness can only be found in moving forward and not dwelling in the past.
Even when you see no reason to
Don't wait to live life 'cause it won't wait for you
Imparting wisdom through the idea that even if there seems to be little reason to go on, life still moves forward and you should make the most of it while you can.
Go on, please go on
You were sayin', what don't kill us only makes us strong
It's true, that's so true
When they do you like that
What else can you do but go on
Urging to keep the conversation going and emphasizing the truism that what doesn't destroy you only makes you stronger, especially with the lesson learned from facing infidelity.
Just go on
Life goes on
Mm, and on
Repeating the words of encouragement to go on and underscoring the reality that life does go on, whether or not you are ready for it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Jerome Martin, Mark Eugene Nesler
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