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Post by rsmatto on Jul 1, 2013 14:27:46 GMT -5
George Strait I Believe MCA Nashville Add Date: July 15While a GREAT song, There were at least two better radio-friendly options. These are "I Got A Car" and "When The Credits Roll." This one does sound very 'classic'. Edit: Created an image to go with the single. The label's not likely to do one for GS (The PlayMPe image is generic w/o Image).
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Post by onebuffalo on Jul 1, 2013 14:34:16 GMT -5
Good. At least we get another single from Love Is Everything.
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Post by jdbowman on Jul 1, 2013 15:01:12 GMT -5
Wow, surprising choice for sure. Will be interesting to see the reaction to this. I love the song, as I love every song on the album, so I don't have any problems with it being released. I hope radio gets behind a George Strait ballad here. The subject material is strong and emotional.
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Post by matty005 on Jul 1, 2013 15:29:40 GMT -5
Couldn't be more disappointed in this choice. "I Got A Car" was a sure hit... I can't see this being a top 10. Way too boring and preachy for my tastes.
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Post by straitfan87 on Jul 1, 2013 15:33:45 GMT -5
Really like this song as well! Didn't expect it to be released as a single. Hope it will do good for George! Another great song written by George, Bubba, and Dean Dillon.
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Post by Spacey_Kacey on Jul 1, 2013 15:47:19 GMT -5
This is an insane choice and incredibly risky, but what an amazing song. I really hope this does well for him. It's probably in my top 20 30 favorite George Strait songs; however, "I Got a Car" is my #1 favorite. That better get released or I'll be so mad. Still have SotF, TWBHD, WLCAA, and I suppose even "Blue Melodies" or "Night Is Young" to beat out as a single choice (assuming they go 4 deep and the 4th in "When the Credits Roll").
In all honesty, I don't see this making the top 10. I wouldn't be all that mad if it just flamed out, and they pretend it never happened because there are plenty of other outstanding choices. Or it could get to the top 20, and that'd be just fine too. It's kind of difficult to hear in heavy rotation though. Real excited to watch this chart run.
Regardless, the last two lines are amazing: "Rivers flow now that used to be dry / As people all over the world start to cry but I believe". I really love the ending.
Instantly my favorite song currently at radio. Scratch that, 2nd to Dierks'.
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Post by Sean on Jul 1, 2013 16:12:28 GMT -5
Wow, totally didn't expect this at all! I do like that they went with this though! It's an incredible song and even if it isn't a big hit at all, it'll be nice to occasionally hear it on the radio! Anyways, I'm still depserately hoping for "When The Credits Roll" to be released!!! Fingers crossed on that!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2013 16:18:42 GMT -5
I'm still depserately hoping for "When The Credits Roll" to be released!!! Fingers crossed on that! Yeah, they best release WTCR next.
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Post by Zazie on Jul 1, 2013 17:00:54 GMT -5
I will have to root for this, being a George fan, but I don't care for this as a single choice. It's a song about faith, and I respect it as I do other sincere songs about faith, but I don't find it interesting, I don't find it well-written, and I don't want to hear it. At least, I don't want to hear it 5 million times the way one does expect to hear hit singles.
Songs about life decisions informed by faith? Sure. Songs about actions that are related to faith? Definitely. Songs about beliefs only? Not for me, whether I share the beliefs or not. Too private. Not appropriate for 60 spins a week, though obviously others will disagree.
And now it's unlikely he'll release both the car song and the credits.
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Post by McCreerian on Jul 1, 2013 17:05:06 GMT -5
For this song to be released over "I've Got a Car" "When the Credits Roll" and "When Love Comes Around Again" is a crime against Country radio. I would be shocked to see this even make the top 30. Bad, bad, bad choice by MCA. It will probably end up no better than "Drinking Man" did and kill any chances of those wonderful songs I mentioned having a fair chance this era. smh!
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jul 1, 2013 17:06:45 GMT -5
What in the actual hell @ this being the next single. This is, imo, the worst song on the album and honestly one of the only tracks that I felt wasn't single-worthy in the slightest. Very disappointed in this choice, and I can't see this going over incredibly well at radio. Really would've rather seen "I Got a Car" or "When Love Comes Around Again" instead.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2013 17:12:16 GMT -5
I am really shocked, not too sure how this will perform, I honestly don't think it will do too well.
I think this was influenced by his father dying, so I wonder if that could build momentum?
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Post by rsmatto on Jul 1, 2013 17:29:50 GMT -5
For this song to be released over "I've Got a Car" "When the Credits Roll" and "When Love Comes Around Again" is a crime against Country radio. I would be shocked to see this even make the top 30. Bad, bad, bad choice by MCA. It will probably end up no better than "Drinking Man" did and kill any chances of those wonderful songs I mentioned having a fair chance this era. smh! Honestly, this song (and "Drinkin' Man" too) was likely picked by George himself.
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Post by McCreerian on Jul 1, 2013 17:36:00 GMT -5
For this song to be released over "I've Got a Car" "When the Credits Roll" and "When Love Comes Around Again" is a crime against Country radio. I would be shocked to see this even make the top 30. Bad, bad, bad choice by MCA. It will probably end up no better than "Drinking Man" did and kill any chances of those wonderful songs I mentioned having a fair chance this era. smh! Honestly, this song (and "Drinkin' Man" too) was likely picked by George himself. Wow! As legendary as George is, he needs to leave the single picking to his label sending out radio surveys to see their choices. I'd say the same thing about Martina and Reba's last efforts. Just cause legends are well, legends, do not mean they can pick golden singles!
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Post by rsmatto on Jul 1, 2013 17:37:49 GMT -5
Honestly, this song (and "Drinkin' Man" too) was likely picked by George himself. Wow! As legendary as George is, he needs to leave the single picking to his label sending out radio surveys to see their choices. I'd say the same thing about Martina and Reba's last efforts. Just cause legends are well, legends, do not mean they can pick golden singles! That may very well be true but I think he's earned a few choices here or there. ;)
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jul 1, 2013 18:03:19 GMT -5
I'm guessing George picked this and "Drinkin' Man" because he feels strongly about them and he's at a point in his career where he's obviously less concerned with radio. That said, the least he could've done was release another radio-friendly choice for the next 1-2 singles since he has so many better choices. And, while I loved "Drinkin' Man," I honestly can't say the same about this one. This song is a lot more like "The Breath You Take" for me, or in other words: a bad song that tries to be passed off as inspiring.
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Post by straitbabe on Jul 1, 2013 19:13:08 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but is this some kind of joke?? Where is this news from and how official is it?? I can't think of a worse song to send to radio for the summer!! While I understand the message behind it, I feel it more suited for Christian radio stations instead of today's mainstream "country" stations, which I've typed in quotes because it's debatable as to what kind of "country music" radio plays now. Guess it depends on your particular point of view. IMO they don't but whatever!! IGAC and TWBHD would have been much better choices for the summer months. This is just an awful choice.
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Post by tim on Jul 1, 2013 19:21:56 GMT -5
Umm, is this for real? This is a great song with a powerful message, yes, but...really? This is the choice for the second single? Very, very disappointed with this, especially with so many great songs on the album. I usually root for anything George releases to radio and even supported "Drinkin' Man," but not this one. Here's hoping this one burns out on the charts quick and we get a better single.
I was very excited with this album and very much looking forward to hearing the new stuff on radio. If true, this choice as the second single stings on too many levels. George's last tour is next year, and as a longtime fan who travels the country to see this man, I am still longing for him to remain a competitive force on radio. This single just took the wind from that sail.
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Post by whynotnow on Jul 1, 2013 19:39:23 GMT -5
I am in agreement with everyone here. Its a beautiful song. No doubt about that, but as a single??? I am so disappointed. I feel like crying right about now. I hope I'm wrong, but I can't see this being played by todays radio..... Its a shame because it is beautiful.... just not what radio wants. I'm in shock.... Such sure fire songs on this album. Drinking Man was one I wanted to be a single.... but not this one.
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Post by kw9461 on Jul 1, 2013 21:27:37 GMT -5
I will have to root for this, being a George fan, but I don't care for this as a single choice. It's a song about faith, and I respect it as I do other sincere songs about faith, but I don't find it interesting, I don't find it well-written, and I don't want to hear it. At least, I don't want to hear it 5 million times the way one does expect to hear hit singles. Songs about life decisions informed by faith? Sure. Songs about actions that are related to faith? Definitely. Songs about beliefs only? Not for me, whether I share the beliefs or not. Too private. Not appropriate for 60 spins a week, though obviously others will disagree. And now it's unlikely he'll release both the car song and the credits. This. All of this. I actually think I would like it better if the arrangement was a bit more interesting, but it's easily the blandest production on the whole album. If I had to rank the songs on the album this would probably be last. I just don't understand why they would take such a risk with such ready-made radio hits at their disposal. This could still be a hit - many are sure to love it and find it meaningful, but it could also flame out like Drinkin' Man - and if it does that, George's career at radio is likely over.
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Post by jlatn5b on Jul 1, 2013 21:32:43 GMT -5
It wouldn't bother me as much if it were a weak album, or filled with good songs that aren't necessarily "radio friendly". But this album has both good and radio friendly songs... so many to choose from. This song isn't awful, but to have to hear this on the radio in the middle of summer instead of "I Got A Car", "When Love Comes Around Again", "That's What Breaking Hearts Do"... really disappointing. Bummer.
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Post by Old Fart In NC on Jul 1, 2013 22:14:03 GMT -5
I don't know whether this means anything, but neither tonight's Billboard nor Country Aircheck updates show this as going for adds.
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Post by joey2002 on Jul 1, 2013 23:09:02 GMT -5
I am in agreement with everyone here. Its a beautiful song. No doubt about that, but as a single??? I am so disappointed. That's the thing, this is a nice album track, but it's the 2nd single? Seriously?? George doesn't get automatic airplay like some artists, so he needs to release radio-friendly songs... and this simply is a terrible choice. So many solid tracks on the album to choose from, and they went with this? I just don't get it.
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Post by rbundy1987 on Jul 1, 2013 23:37:15 GMT -5
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Post by bboat11 on Jul 2, 2013 1:57:44 GMT -5
Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said? This is a beautiful song. It has a beautiful message, and is an excellent anthem of faith in a day in which faith tends to take an unfortunate backseat to the spotlight. I give props to George for sticking to his faith, and giving this inspiring message as a gift to all of us fans, album-listeners, etc.
That being said, this song is in no way, shape, or form qualified to be released as a single when stacked up against like 85% of the rest of the album. This is a move that is incredibly bold, and it doesn't even pretend not to be. "Give It All We Got Tonight" was not even qualified to represent the amazing album from whence it came, in my opinion. It is a bland song compared to everything else, and George cannot be successful releasing bland songs to the radio at this point in his career. And "I Believe" is even slower and less interesting than "GIAWGT" was! To make it even worse, these two bland singles followed "Drinking Man" to the radio. While "Drinking Man" was definitely not bland, it definitely was slow and heavy, and aging artists in general simply cannot see songs like that lead to success at the radio. And here we are with yet ANOTHER slow, heavy song, with only the slightly less-slow and controversy-stricken "GIAWGT" to bridge the gap.
There is one thing that no one has mentioned, however, that may or may not have some kind of role in determining this song's success. It is in some ways a statement of personal faith, yes. However, it is very specifically a tribute to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary as well. So while it is not certain whether or not our radio stations will latch onto the declarative proclamation of faith that oozes from this song, the success of this song may very well come down to whether or not the public reacts to it positively as a tribute to the tragedy that can help people heal. My guess is that because of this aspect of the song, it will do better than a simple religious statement typically would. The biggest question is, will the "twenty-six angels" references mean anything to the general public, or will that line pass right by without them even realizing that it is referencing something? It may almost be too subtle and unspecific. However, catching that reference allows the song to be taken as an example of faith being used for a specific healing event, rather than faith being sung about for the sake of singing about faith.
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Post by Zazie on Jul 2, 2013 9:30:02 GMT -5
Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said? This is a beautiful song. It has a beautiful message, and is an excellent anthem of faith in a day in which faith tends to take an unfortunate backseat to the spotlight. I give props to George for sticking to his faith, and giving this inspiring message as a gift to all of us fans, album-listeners, etc. That being said, this song is in no way, shape, or form qualified to be released as a single when stacked up against like 85% of the rest of the album. This is a move that is incredibly bold, and it doesn't even pretend not to be. "Give It All We Got Tonight" was not even qualified to represent the amazing album from whence it came, in my opinion. It is a bland song compared to everything else, and George cannot be successful releasing bland songs to the radio at this point in his career. And "I Believe" is even slower and less interesting than "GIAWGT" was! To make it even worse, these two bland singles followed "Drinking Man" to the radio. While "Drinking Man" was definitely not bland, it definitely was slow and heavy, and aging artists in general simply cannot see songs like that lead to success at the radio. And here we are with yet ANOTHER slow, heavy song, with only the slightly less-slow and controversy-stricken "GIAWGT" to bridge the gap. There is one thing that no one has mentioned, however, that may or may not have some kind of role in determining this song's success. It is in some ways a statement of personal faith, yes. However, it is very specifically a tribute to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary as well. So while it is not certain whether or not our radio stations will latch onto the declarative proclamation of faith that oozes from this song, the success of this song may very well come down to whether or not the public reacts to it positively as a tribute to the tragedy that can help people heal. My guess is that because of this aspect of the song, it will do better than a simple religious statement typically would. The biggest question is, will the "twenty-six angels" references mean anything to the general public, or will that line pass right by without them even realizing that it is referencing something? It may almost be too subtle and unspecific. However, catching that reference allows the song to be taken as an example of faith being used for a specific healing event, rather than faith being sung about for the sake of singing about faith. I respect your opinion. I continue to find the lyrics uninspiring, and they offer me no consolation. I'll give you that the number "twenty-six" is specific, and it took me about 30 seconds to figure that out, but I factored that in when I wrote my post above. It's still a statement of faith unattached to anything that I might find moving. I prefer that my country music doesn't ooze.
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Post by kirkw on Jul 2, 2013 10:06:09 GMT -5
I'll believe "I Believe" is a single when I see it. With the way this CD is selling, I would be shocked they'd go this route. Want an instant Summer smash? Go with "The Night is Young," then follow that up with "I Got a Car" which is also pretty much a guaranteed No. 1. There is no way "I Believe" would do well at radio, especially with a mid-July release.
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Post by dajross6 on Jul 2, 2013 10:27:58 GMT -5
Really not surprised by the single choice after hearing it in concert honestly. It seems like George wants to help his son make a name in the business perhaps and sending mediocre singles is the only way he can really help. It's a fine song but one of maybe 2-3 I skip every time I listen to the album. Maybe it's the timing of the content of the song? I'm not saying that the tragedy is less bad today than a few months ago, but it has been almost 8 months since the school shootings and it probably won't resonate like it would have if released earlier. I'm really not sure this is getting into the top 30.
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Post by whynotnow on Jul 2, 2013 16:34:49 GMT -5
Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said? This is a beautiful song. It has a beautiful message, and is an excellent anthem of faith in a day in which faith tends to take an unfortunate backseat to the spotlight. I give props to George for sticking to his faith, and giving this inspiring message as a gift to all of us fans, album-listeners, etc. That being said, this song is in no way, shape, or form qualified to be released as a single when stacked up against like 85% of the rest of the album. This is a move that is incredibly bold, and it doesn't even pretend not to be. "Give It All We Got Tonight" was not even qualified to represent the amazing album from whence it came, in my opinion. It is a bland song compared to everything else, and George cannot be successful releasing bland songs to the radio at this point in his career. And "I Believe" is even slower and less interesting than "GIAWGT" was! To make it even worse, these two bland singles followed "Drinking Man" to the radio. While "Drinking Man" was definitely not bland, it definitely was slow and heavy, and aging artists in general simply cannot see songs like that lead to success at the radio. And here we are with yet ANOTHER slow, heavy song, with only the slightly less-slow and controversy-stricken "GIAWGT" to bridge the gap. There is one thing that no one has mentioned, however, that may or may not have some kind of role in determining this song's success. It is in some ways a statement of personal faith, yes. However, it is very specifically a tribute to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary as well. So while it is not certain whether or not our radio stations will latch onto the declarative proclamation of faith that oozes from this song, the success of this song may very well come down to whether or not the public reacts to it positively as a tribute to the tragedy that can help people heal. My guess is that because of this aspect of the song, it will do better than a simple religious statement typically would. The biggest question is, will the "twenty-six angels" references mean anything to the general public, or will that line pass right by without them even realizing that it is referencing something? It may almost be too subtle and unspecific. However, catching that reference allows the song to be taken as an example of faith being used for a specific healing event, rather than faith being sung about for the sake of singing about faith. I respect your opinion. I continue to find the lyrics uninspiring, and they offer me no consolation. I'll give you that the number "twenty-six" is specific, and it took me about 30 seconds to figure that out, but I factored that in when I wrote my post above. It's still a statement of faith unattached to anything that I might find moving. I prefer that my country music doesn't ooze. According to a video I just saw, Norma was behind this even making the album. George was afraid of hurting the people who suffered the happening. Who knows, it might make it... We'll just have to see. Someone here said it was released because George and Bubba wrote it.... They wrote Thats What Breaking Hearts Do. So if that was the only reason for releasing this song, he took have gone with TWBHD .
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Post by churchchoir on Jul 2, 2013 17:33:47 GMT -5
For the skeptics about this really being a single, there was an official ad for it in today's edition of Country Aircheck Today.
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