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)
She Used To Say That To Me
George Strait Lyrics
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Your kisses take my breath
You are the best
It's never been like this
She used to say that to me
Over and over so sweet
She'll tell you she'll never leave
It thrills you so
When she whispers soft and low
Please hold me tight
I need your love tonight
She used to say that to me
Over and over so sweet
She'll tell you she'll never leave
She used to say that to me
"I'm yours" she sighs
And she means it at the time
But someday she'll go
If you're wondering how I know
She used to say that to me
Over and over so sweet
She'll tell you she'll never leave
She used to say that
She used to say that to me
Over and over so sweet
She'll tell you she'll never leave
She used to say that to me
She used to say that to me
The lyrics of George Strait's song "She Used To Say That To Me" narrate the story of a man who finds himself falling for a woman who appears to be perfect. He is completely enamored by her kisses and the way she makes him feel. He acknowledges that he has never felt this way before and that she is the best thing that has ever happened to him. However, he discovers that these words are not just reserved for him, but she has said them to others before. The man realizes that although she tells him she will never leave, there may come a time when she does.
The song highlights the fragility of relationships and how words may not necessarily guarantee commitment. The woman's words may have been sincere in the moment, but they do not guarantee forever. The song elicits a sense of wistfulness as the man longs for the way things used to be.
Overall, the lyrics emphasize the importance of communication in relationships. It is not enough to rely on sweet words and promises alone. There needs to be a consistent effort to understand each other and work through any challenges that arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take a rest
Let's pause and reflect for a moment
Your kisses take my breath
Your affectionate gestures deeply affect me
You are the best
You are the most outstanding person in my life
It's never been like this
I've never felt this way before
She used to say that to me
She used to express these same sentiments
Over and over so sweet
Repeatedly and with endearment
She'll tell you she'll never leave
She'll promise to stay by your side forever
It thrills you so
You find great excitement in it
When she whispers soft and low
When she speaks in a gentle and quiet manner
Please hold me tight
Embrace me closely
I need your love tonight
I require your affection at this moment
"I'm yours" she sighs
She declares herself as entirely committed to you
And she means it at the time
Her commitment is sincere in the moment
But someday she'll go
However, she may eventually leave
If you're wondering how I know
If you're curious about my insight on this matter
She used to say that
She used to express these sentiments
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Jim Lauderdale, John Scott Sherrill
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