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)
The Fireman
George Strait Lyrics
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Making my rounds all over town putting out old flames
Hell, everybody'd like to have a what I got
I can cool 'em down when they're smoldering hot
I'm the fireman, that's my name
Last night they had a bad one a mile or two down the road
My buddy walked out and left his woman burning out of control
With a little mouth to mouth, she was ready to go
I'm the fireman, that's my name
They call me the fireman, and that's my name
Making my rounds all over town putting out old flames
Hell, everybody'd like to have a what I got
I can cool 'em down when they're smoldering hot
I'm the fireman, that's my name
I got a fire engine red T-bird automobile
In a minute or less I can be dressed fit to kill
I work twenty-four on, twenty-four off
When they get too hot, they just give me a call
I'm the fireman, that's my name
They call me the fireman, that's my name
Making my rounds all over town putting out old flames
Hell, everybody'd like to have a what I got
I can cool 'em down when they're smoldering hot
I'm the fireman, that's my name
They call me the fireman, that's my name
The Fireman by George Strait is a fun and upbeat song that tells the story of a fireman who has the ability to put out old flames in people's lives. The lyrics paint the picture of a man who is well-known in the town for his ability to cool people down when they are smoldering hot. The song is catchy and easy to sing along to, making it a classic country tune.
The song starts with George Strait introducing himself as the fireman, and how he goes around town making his rounds to put out old flames. The chorus repeats the line "they call me the fireman, that's my name" which emphasizes the importance of his role in the community. He goes on to describe a situation where his buddy left his woman burning out of control and he was able to save the day with a little mouth-to-mouth. The song then goes into describing how he has a fire engine red T-bird automobile that helps him get to the scene of the fire quickly. He points out that he works twenty-four on, twenty-four off and when people get too hot, they just give him a call. The song ends by reiterating that he is the fireman and that is his name.
Overall, The Fireman is a lighthearted song by George Strait that captures the essence of what it's like to be a hero in the community. The lyrics are witty and fun, but also highlight the importance of having someone to rely on when things get too hot. The song has become a classic in the country music world and is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone's face.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, they call me the fireman, that's my name
People call me the fireman because that's my profession and my name.
Making my rounds all over town putting out old flames
I go around the whole town putting out old flames of fires that appear.
Hell, everybody'd like to have a what I got
Most people would like to have my skills as a firefighter.
I can cool 'em down when they're smoldering hot
I have the ability to put out fires that are still burning and prevent them from spreading.
Last night they had a bad one a mile or two down the road
There was a serious fire incident that happened in the vicinity last night.
My buddy walked out and left his woman burning out of control
My friend abandoned his girlfriend who was in a state of panic and unable to control the fire.
Well, I was down there in about an hour or so
I quickly arrived at the scene in about an hour to help control the situation.
With a little mouth to mouth, she was ready to go
I was able to revive someone using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation- bringing them back to consciousness.
I got a fire engine red T-bird automobile
I have a car that's painted in a bright red color resembling that of a fire engine.
In a minute or less I can be dressed fit to kill
I can quickly wear my firefighter uniform and be ready to tackle any fire within a minute or less.
I work twenty-four on, twenty-four off
I work in shifts of 24 hours on and 24 hours off.
When they get too hot, they just give me a call
When things get out of hand, people just have to call me, and I'll be ready to help.
They call me the fireman, that's my name
People address me as the fireman, which is what I'm known for.
Making my rounds all over town putting out old flames
I go around the whole town putting out old flames of fires that appear.
Hell, everybody'd like to have a what I got
Most people would like to have my skills as a firefighter.
I can cool 'em down when they're smoldering hot
I have the ability to put out fires that are still burning and prevent them from spreading.
They call me the fireman, that's my name
People address me as the fireman, which is what I'm known for.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mack Vickery, Wayne Kemp
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shannon Beeler
Tara we know how much you miss spending the 4th of July with David, so we thought this may make you feel a little better! Love ya!