You know that old saying about Lays’ Potato Chips, and not
being able to eat just one? Well, you could make the same argument about the
music of the artist that will be featured on the October 7 edition of “Crazy Chucky’s
Country Classic Corner.” His name is George Strait.
His first album, Strait
Country, was released just a few months after the inauguration of Ronald
Reagan. On the disc, Strait alludes to the success of “Dallas,” the number one
show on television on “Friday Night Fever.” So, it’s been a while. Since then,
the Texan has released twenty-eight additional studio albums – most recently Cold Beer Conversation, which hit stores
last week. Among his fans, there has been an ongoing debate – which album is
his best?
Just like with Lays, it’s hard to pick just one. I think you
could take 29 fans and get 29 different answers. Arguments could be made for Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind, Ocean
Front Property, Easy Come, Easy Go, or It Just Comes Natural. Then, of
course, there’s Right Or Wrong, Number
Seven, Carrying Your Love With Me, or Troubadour. As for me, it’s a tough
question – one that I don’t have the answer….But, as part of “The Music That
Built Me” series, I do have to pick one….so…we’ll go with something special. No,
seriously. Something Special.
His fifth studio disc, released in 1985, contained two number
one singles – the title cut and “The Chair.” The latter has endured as one of
his most popular songs of all time, likely influencing more than a few pick-up
lines along the way. But, as great as those songs were, there some equally
brilliant moments on the album.
“Last Time The First Time” and “Dance Time In Texas” both had
that classic swing style that was so much a part of his sound back in the 80s, “Lefty’s
Gone” was a bittersweet remembrance of a country legend, and “Haven’t You Heard”
still stands as one of his all-time strongest performances.
Join me on Wednesday, October 7, as we shine the spotlight on
Something Special. As always, the
show is brought to you by Tennessee Properties.
Oops….I forgot Beyond
The Blue Neon!
