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Post by Zazie on Apr 8, 2015 10:50:43 GMT -5
I like the song despite its insistence on relying on popular phrases I really dislike and would never use myself. It doesn't sound right for an old-schooler like George to be saying "it is what it is" and the rest of it -- but then I think that's part of his charm. He's always been able to ooze (in a good way) his way into sounding modern (in a good way) -- a man belonging to no particular generation, but to all of them.
And he's amazingly charming. He was charming in Give It Away and in I Got A Car and he's charming now, impossibly so. I've got my hopes that this reaches the top 10, but I'm probably just revealing my own biases.
Good llama-like post up above -- I would like to endorse the ideas expressed there. Llamas are pretty charming too, most of the time. The point that there was no need to shuffle off King George is well made. I'd say the same about AJ, but maybe there's more of an argument for saying AJ was bound to a particular time period. George isn't, so why subject him to the same standard applied to others? If there's ever been a one-of-a-kind performer on country radio -- not, I would say, in skills so much as in perfectly fitting his genre even when his genre changes -- it's George Strait. The rules should not apply to him.
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 8, 2015 15:55:01 GMT -5
Next week marks the sixth anniversary of River Of Love being George Strait's final #1 (so far). My, a lot has changed in that time.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 8, 2015 15:58:56 GMT -5
Next week marks the sixth anniversary of River Of Love being George Strait's final #1 (so far). My, a lot has changed in that time. Well I'm sure George and MCA count "Here For A Good Time", "Love's Gonna Make It Alright" and "Give It All We Got Tonight". ;) Though it will be unfortunate that "River Of Love" might be George's final Billboard #1 since that's in my bottom 5 George singles.
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 9, 2015 9:36:40 GMT -5
George Strait picking up stations and spins:
THOMAS RHETT Crash And Burn 47 466 BLAKE SHELTON Sangria 21 320 LUKE BRYAN Games 7 74 GEORGE STRAIT Let It Go 4 51 JASON ALDEAN Tonight Looks Good On You 2 32
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Post by rsmatto on Apr 10, 2015 12:33:12 GMT -5
The more I hear this, the more I'm convinced it's a radio hit.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 13, 2015 20:18:41 GMT -5
"Let It Go" debuts at #52 on Billboard and #65 on MB this week.
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Post by tim on Apr 13, 2015 21:48:52 GMT -5
"Let It Go" debuts at #52 on Billboard and #65 on MB this week. I've already heard this twice on the radio today on two different local stations. It sounds so fresh on the radio...I think George easily has a radio hit on his hands especially with the summer months ahead. This'll sound very smooth on the radio in the upcoming months. Top twenty? I'll say yes to that for now. Anything more than that is wishful thinking.
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Post by CoJoFan on Apr 13, 2015 21:53:01 GMT -5
Anyone know if this will be released on iTunes tonight or will they wait until the ACM's to release it?
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Post by George Strait Junkie on Apr 13, 2015 22:02:05 GMT -5
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Post by rbundy1987 on Apr 13, 2015 23:30:40 GMT -5
Just bought it, thanks for the alert about it being out :)
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Post by whynotnow on Apr 13, 2015 23:49:04 GMT -5
I cannot get the song out of my head.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2015 22:42:22 GMT -5
George is doing pretty good on iTunes - he's #7 (country, not all-genre) although according to Kworb's pop bars it looks like the sales have decreased just a little bit from where they were earlier (for a brief period, George was ahead of Eric Church, but Eric's back ahead now). Still, definitely a strong sales start for George.
I've only listened to this a couple of times. I like it quite a bit, although it's not as immediate as "I Got A Car" was, and I'm not sure if I see this becoming a big hit, but hopefully it can go at least top 20. Top 10 or better would be fantastic but I'm not about to predict that.
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 22, 2015 13:58:49 GMT -5
Debuts at #9 on the digital chart with 27,000 downloads. Congratulations, George Strait!
Also debuts at #29 on the mongrel chart.
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Post by whynotnow on Apr 22, 2015 16:08:45 GMT -5
buffalocountry, which digital chart are we talking about? Bill Board, Media Base? or another source?
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 22, 2015 16:13:46 GMT -5
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Post by whynotnow on Apr 22, 2015 16:37:14 GMT -5
Thanks so much.
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Post by Kat5Kind on Apr 22, 2015 18:23:30 GMT -5
Ahhh, I absolutely LOVE Corey! My favorite Voice contestant that's been on the show. On topic though, I actually really like this song.
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Post by rbundy1987 on May 4, 2015 19:50:53 GMT -5
Okay, thoughts please, 4th week on Billboard chart at #51 without a bullet again this week, also not charted yet on Mediabase Top 50, what is happening with this still young single that is out by Strait right now. MCA needs to put some ads out about his new single and the adds this week again are not great for this song. Starting to get concerned about this one from King George.
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Post by sabre14 on May 4, 2015 19:54:42 GMT -5
Okay, thoughts please, 4th week on Billboard chart at #51 without a bullet again this week, also not charted yet on Mediabase Top 50, what is happening with this still young single that is out by Strait right now. MCA needs to put some ads out about his new single and the adds this week again are not great for this song. Starting to get concerned about this one from King George. I was concerned about King George's radio prospects with any single since "I Got A Car" was huffing and puffing though the 40's and 30's. The days of George getting top 10, or even top 20 hits on a consistent basis are all but over. It certainly doesn't help that the charts are brutal with competition right now either.
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Post by someguy on May 4, 2015 19:56:38 GMT -5
Agreed. I think it's pretty telling when a Thompson Square lead single is off to a better start.
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Post by rbundy1987 on May 4, 2015 20:05:11 GMT -5
I hope to see this even peak in the top 30 or at best at least top 40. It's a shame that we are seeing Strait start to struggle, I remember when 20 years ago he would zoom up the charts and be #1 in matter of weeks or a few months. I miss those days when the charts seemed to move faster and was so not housecleaning worthy as it ought to be today. Too many songs on the chart stay on forever it seems anymore and I wish we would get back to the days of better charting unlike today's where it gets repetitive and lot of songs ought to leave much sooner then they do now.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 20:05:35 GMT -5
Okay, thoughts please, 4th week on Billboard chart at #51 without a bullet again this week, also not charted yet on Mediabase Top 50, what is happening with this still young single that is out by Strait right now. MCA needs to put some ads out about his new single and the adds this week again are not great for this song. Starting to get concerned about this one from King George. I'm honestly not that surprised that this one isn't doing anything, and from the beginning I never expected it to be a hit. Why? It's because George doesn't "play the game" like nearly every other artist out there. He's basically retired from road life - not only does he not tour anymore, but he doesn't make visits to radio stations like 99% of country artists today. And that, right there, is a huge issue. Things are way different now compared to 10-20 years ago. Artists are expected to visit radio stations and hang out with all their "friends" there...otherwise good luck at getting airplay. It's the new version of payola - you need to be "friends" with the people at individual stations and with the big wigs at Cumulus and Clear Channel, and you need to play free shows sponsored by those radio stations whenever you're in town. That's how you get airplay. George isn't like that. He is unfortunately the last of a dying breed. I doubt he'll suddenly start being buddies with all the radio folks like all the other UMG artists are (and that's not a knock on the other artists...they're just doing what they're told to do), and as a result I expect George to not really do much of anything at radio. Frankly I admire that he doesn't feel the need to hang out with radio people. I'm not saying it's a bad thing that other artists do, but the fact that they're all expected to make those visits and play those free shows is what is wrong, in my opinion. In a perfect world, it would be about the quality of the music, and artists wouldn't have to compete with each other to see who can suck up to radio the most. Unfortunately, I feel like the entire country radio industry has moved past George Strait...I really don't think there's any room for him anymore.
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Post by rbundy1987 on May 4, 2015 20:14:32 GMT -5
Okay, thoughts please, 4th week on Billboard chart at #51 without a bullet again this week, also not charted yet on Mediabase Top 50, what is happening with this still young single that is out by Strait right now. MCA needs to put some ads out about his new single and the adds this week again are not great for this song. Starting to get concerned about this one from King George. I'm honestly not that surprised that this one isn't doing anything, and from the beginning I never expected it to be a hit. Why? It's because George doesn't "play the game" like nearly every other artist out there. He's basically retired from road life - not only does he not tour anymore, but he doesn't make visits to radio stations like 99% of country artists today. And that, right there, is a huge issue. Things are way different now compared to 10-20 years ago. Artists are expected to visit radio stations and hang out with all their "friends" there...otherwise good luck at getting airplay. It's the new version of payola - you need to be "friends" with the people at individual stations and with the big wigs at Cumulus and Clear Channel, and you need to play free shows sponsored by those radio stations whenever you're in town. George isn't like that. He is unfortunately the last of a dying breed. I doubt he'll suddenly start being buddies with all the radio folks like all the other UMG artists are (and that's not a knock on the other artists...they're just doing what they're told to do), and as a result I expect George to not really do much of anything at radio. Frankly I admire that he doesn't feel the need to hang out with radio people. I'm not saying it's a bad thing that other artists do, but the fact that they're all expected to make those visits and play those free shows is what is wrong, in my opinion. In a perfect world, it would be about the quality of the music, and artists wouldn't have to compete with each other to see who can suck up to radio the most. Unfortunately, I feel like the entire country radio industry has moved past George Strait...I really don't think there's any room for him anymore. I sadly agree with all you just said but in closing, where do you see "Let It Go" peaking at before it's done and will it be enough to release his next album or will they possibly try a second single before releasing his next album?? I see he was #47 2 weeks ago but fell back 4 last week to #51 and is the same again this week.
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Post by sabre14 on May 4, 2015 20:14:46 GMT -5
Okay, thoughts please, 4th week on Billboard chart at #51 without a bullet again this week, also not charted yet on Mediabase Top 50, what is happening with this still young single that is out by Strait right now. MCA needs to put some ads out about his new single and the adds this week again are not great for this song. Starting to get concerned about this one from King George. Unfortunately, I feel like the entire country radio industry has moved past George Strait...I really don't think there's any room for him anymore. ^ Really this is it in a nutshell. George is at the age where he'll make the music he wants to and his fans want from him, and radio can do what they wish (which is not give it the time of day). I really feel most felt (or at least us here) that country radio agreed as a whole that the ACM Entertainer of the Year win for him was it and anything after "I Got A Car" would not do well at radio. I mean, we saw it first hand. "I Got A Car" lost it's footing after the ACM's and died just inside the top 20. I knew that "Let It Go" wouldn't do much in the end. It's just a great song that his fans can enjoy and I'm sure MCA knows the uphill battle they would have too. jhomes87 is right. He doesn't tour anymore, and he doesn't visit radio stations. It's hard for any artists to get a hit on radio without doing that these days - even if you're King George.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 20:38:08 GMT -5
I sadly agree with all you just said but in closing, where do you see "Let It Go" peaking at before it's done and will it be enough to release his next album or will they possibly try a second single before releasing his next album?? I see he was #47 2 weeks ago but fell back 4 last week to #51 and is the same again this week. It's hard to say...maybe George can make it into the top 40 but I think anything past that would be a stretch. I'm sure that the label will release the album regardless of how "Let It Go" does at radio though. Just think Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, etc. - they're all still releasing music despite a lack of radio airplay. Alan has already revealed the title and track list for his next album due out in July, all without having released a single. That's not to say that he won't release one, but even if he does, there's no way it'll be a big hit by the time mid July rolls around. George's last album sold quite well, and I think his future albums will still sell pretty well, although we can expect a decline in sales given the decline in radio airplay. It's just tough, because George (like any other veteran artist) still wants to be heard on the radio. This is what he said to Billboard in August 2013: Billboard: Any messages for the country music industry, radio, Nashville, the business?Strait: "Yes. Don't give up on me just yet. I've got a lot left in the tank."www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-615/5657700/george-strait-the-billboard-cover-story-qa?page=0%2C1&utm_source=twitterThat was during George's last album cycle, and I remember reading that and feeling sad, because it seemed to me that George knew radio was about done with him, but was hoping against hope that they'd still keep supporting him.
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Post by rbundy1987 on May 4, 2015 20:44:02 GMT -5
I sadly agree with all you just said but in closing, where do you see "Let It Go" peaking at before it's done and will it be enough to release his next album or will they possibly try a second single before releasing his next album?? I see he was #47 2 weeks ago but fell back 4 last week to #51 and is the same again this week. It's hard to say...maybe George can make it into the top 40 but I think anything past that would be a stretch. I'm sure that the label will release the album regardless of how "Let It Go" does at radio though. Just think Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, etc. - they're all still releasing music despite a lack of radio airplay. Alan has already revealed the title and track list for his next album due out in July, all without having released a single. That's not to say that he won't release one, but even if he does, there's no way it'll be a big hit by the time mid July rolls around. George's last album sold quite well, and I think his future albums will still sell pretty well, although we can expect a decline in sales given the decline in radio airplay. It's just tough, because George (like any other veteran artist) still wants to be heard on the radio. This is what he said to Billboard in August 2013: Billboard: Any messages for the country music industry, radio, Nashville, the business?Strait: "Yes. Don't give up on me just yet. I've got a lot left in the tank."www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-615/5657700/george-strait-the-billboard-cover-story-qa?page=0%2C1&utm_source=twitterThat was during George's last album cycle, and I remember reading that and feeling sad, because it seemed to me that George knew radio was about done with him, but was hoping against hope that they'd still keep supporting him. I recall that interview with Billboard, it's sad even he is realizing the end is near with him at radio. I will support the man as long as he is in Country Music, he and Alan Jackson are both great artists and never change their sound except when Alan did his 2006 album Like Red On A Rose but returned to his roots in 2008 with Good Time. They have kept their music Country all these years and never let us fans down.
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Post by rbundy1987 on May 4, 2015 22:08:56 GMT -5
I realize this probably don't belong here but it pertains to comments about Country Radio from the one and only George Jones and his wife from 1998. Saw this on Saving Country Music newest post about George Jones on what is wrong with radio. I realize this is dated now.
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Post by whynotnow on May 4, 2015 23:34:24 GMT -5
I am not ashamed to say I love George Strait. I love him, his music, his voice, and the way he's conducted his career and his private life. I even love the way he's approached retirement, on his terms. I am sad that it appears to be coming to an end. But hey, its lasted longer then he or his fans had any right to expect. As a "fan" he has made me proud. A fan can't ask for more then that. For the record, until this man, i have never been a "fan" of any artist. I've always been partial to country music, but to be honest, now it only exists through my Strait CDs for me. George, Alan, Brooks and Dunn, Reba, all quickly becoming part of a past that the genre may never see again. I laugh when I read how todays artists claim to want to emulate George Strait. Good Luck there guys. Knock yourselves out. It ain't gonna happen. At least be honest and admit that what you want to emulate, is the success he's had. It sure as hell ain't the music. I've seen um come and go. Hundreds of them. and they'll keep coming and going. A few, a very few, will be around for a while. But none of them will earn the respect and devotion for 30 plus years that Strait has generated. The opinions some of you have expressed here today, are unfortunately probably right on. I hate to say it, but I can't argue with the bold truth. But I sure am hating it.
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Post by onebuffalo on May 5, 2015 7:56:38 GMT -5
I hope to see this even peak in the top 30 or at best at least top 40. It's a shame that we are seeing Strait start to struggle, I remember when 20 years ago he would zoom up the charts and be #1 in matter of weeks or a few months. I miss those days when the charts seemed to move faster and was so not housecleaning worthy as it ought to be today. Too many songs on the chart stay on forever it seems anymore and I wish we would get back to the days of better charting unlike today's where it gets repetitive and lot of songs ought to leave much sooner then they do now. I loved it when George Strait started having multi week #1s during the 1990s. Especially the five week ones in Love Without End, Amen, I've Come To Expect It From You, and One Night At A Time.
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on May 5, 2015 10:21:08 GMT -5
I like the Caribbean feel of this. Nothing Chesney hasn't done already, but for Strait it's refreshing.
Also, this is the first time in well over a year that I've heard the phrase "let it go" in a non-Frozen context.
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