George Strait - No Top 10 Hits in 2014

[onebuffalo]

As we all know, 2014 is the year George Strait did NOT land a top ten. He did manage a top twenty in I Got A Car. Let us review his amazing streak of years of having a top ten hit. Ready?

1981: Unwound-#6
1982: If You're Thinking You Want A Stranger There's One Coming Home-#3
Fool Hearted Memory-#1
1983: Marina Del Rey-#6
Amarillo By Morning-#4
A Fire I Can't Put Out-#1
1984: You Look So Good In Love-#1
Right Or Wrong-#1
Let's Fall To Pieces Together-#1
1985: Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind-#1
The Cowboy Rides Away-#5
The Fireman-#5
The Chair-#1
1986: You're Something Special To Me-#4
Nobody In His Right Mind Would've Left Her-#1
It Ain't Cool To Be Crazy About You-#1
1987: Ocean Front Property-#1
All My Ex's Live In Texas-#1
Am I Blue-#1
1988: Famous Last Words Of A Fool-#1
Baby Blue-#1
If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'-#1
1989: Baby's Gotten Good At Goodbye-#1
What's Going On In Your World-#1
Ace In The Hole-#1
1990: Overnight Success-#8
Love Without End, Amen-1990-chart wise, his biggest hit
Drinking Champagne-#4
I've Come To Expect It From You-#1
1991: If I Know Me-#1
You Know Me Better Than That-#1
The Chill Of An Early Fall-#3
1992: Gone As A Girl Can Get-#5
So Much Like My Dad-#3
I Cross My Heart-#1
1993: Heartland-#1
When Did You Stop Loving Me-#6
Easy Come, Easy Go-#1
1994: I'd Like To Have That One Back-#3
Lovebug-#8
The Man In Love With You-#4
The Big One-#1
1995: You Can't Make A Heart Love Somebody-#1
Adalida-#3
Lead On-#7
Check Yes Or No-#1
1996: I Know She Still Loves Me-#5
Blue Clear Sky-#1
Carried Away-#1
I Can Still Make Cheyenne-#4
1997: One Night At A Time-#1
Carrying Your Love With Me-#1
Today My World Slipped Away-#3
1998: Round About Way-#1
I Just Want To Dance With You-#1
True-#2
We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This-#4
1999: Meanwhile-#4
Write This Down-#1
What Do You Say To That-#4
2000: The Best Day-#1-with this song, Strait has a streak of 19 consecutive years (1982-2000) topping the charts, a record
Go On-#2
2001: If You Can Do Anything Else-#5
Run-#2-Strait's biggest #2 hit
2002: Living And Living Well-#1
She'll Leave You With A Smile-#1
2003: Cowboys Like Us-#2
2004: Desperately-#6
Hey Good Lookin'-with Jimmy Buffett, Clint Black, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, and Toby Keith-#8
I Hate Everything-#1
2005: You'll Be There-#4
2006: She Let Herself Go-#1
Give It Away-#1-Strait's record breaking 41st #1 hit
2007: It Just Comes Natural-#1
Wrapped-#2
How 'Bout Them Cowgirls-#3
2008: Shiftwork-with Kenny Chesney-#2
I Saw God Today-#1
Troubadour-#7
2009: River Of Love-#1
Living For The Night-#2
2010: I Gotta Get To You-#3
2011: The Breath You Take-#6
Here For A Good Time-#2
2012: Love's Gonna Make It All Right-#3
2013: Give It All We Got Tonight-#2

We will never see anything like this again. Thank you, George for the great music and memories. More to come!

[Todd]

He went top 10 on Hot Country Recurrents. Can we count that?

[onebuffalo]

Nov 26, 2014 12:36:26 GMT -5 Todd said:

He went top 10 on Hot Country Recurrents. Can we count that?

If you like and if Joel Whitburn publishes a book about it.

[Andy]

Very impressive list. And there are very few subpar songs, to boot.

Strait's longevity is amazing. The commercially successful phase of his career lasted from the early '80s to the early New Tens. Just think of how many hundreds, if not thousands, of artists whose careers began, peaked, and ended during that timeframe, all while Strait continued strong.

[trustypepper]

An absolutely amazing run. Congrats to him on what has been, as we all know, nothing short of extraordinary.

[dajross6]

Time to start a new streak I say. I Got A Car is 52+ weeks old, let's move on to something else Mr. Strait :)

[sabre14]

1996 was my favorite year.

[straitfan87]

Any news on a new album this year?

[whynotnow]

Someone mentioned on another list, that he was in Key West this last week and supposedly recording at the Jimmy Buffet studio that he likes. No way to confirm that other then they did post a picture of his boat (Day Money) moored at the dock in the Keys. I can only hope. I'm more then ready for new George.

[tim]

Jan 26, 2015 7:50:18 GMT -5 whynotnow said:

Someone mentioned on another list, that he was in Key West this last week and supposedly recording at the Jimmy Buffet studio that he likes. No way to confirm that other then they did post a picture of his boat (Day Money) moored at the dock in the Keys. I can only hope. I'm more then ready for new George.

Here is the link from where this news came from. This blog is always updating the folks of Key West with the happenings in and around there. You'll find numerous entries of George sightings on the blog.

Wonder what George has up his sleeve for us??? Can't wait :)

[dajross6]

I found this interesting from Billboard today:

www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6479962/madonna-44th-number-1-dance-club-songs

Madonna ties George's all-genre record with her 44th #1 song. Let's go George...I'm sure there's still a couple in there somewhere. I'm sure there's at least 2-3 more in his career, although I could see them being as duets with bigger stars today. Maybe a duet with Eric Church, Jason Aldean, or Blake would hit the top if the song was right.

[.indulgecountry]

Feb 20, 2015 1:15:07 GMT -5 dajross6 said:

I found this interesting from Billboard today:

www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6479962/madonna-44th-number-1-dance-club-songs

Madonna ties George's all-genre record with her 44th #1 song. Let's go George...I'm sure there's still a couple in there somewhere. I'm sure there's at least 2-3 more in his career, although I could see them being as duets with bigger stars today. Maybe a duet with Eric Church, Jason Aldean, or Blake would hit the top if the song was right.

Reaching #1 on the Dance charts isn't as hard to do as it is on the Country charts, and Madonna will keep reaching #1 on it as long as she continues to release music, so she'll continue to pull away from George's total. That's not to shortchange George's figures, because in the country genre, that is and likely will remain an incredible showing.

[onebuffalo]

Feb 20, 2015 2:22:47 GMT -5 .indulgecountry said:

Feb 20, 2015 1:15:07 GMT -5 dajross6 said:

I found this interesting from Billboard today:

www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6479962/madonna-44th-number-1-dance-club-songs

Madonna ties George's all-genre record with her 44th #1 song. Let's go George...I'm sure there's still a couple in there somewhere. I'm sure there's at least 2-3 more in his career, although I could see them being as duets with bigger stars today. Maybe a duet with Eric Church, Jason Aldean, or Blake would hit the top if the song was right.

Reaching #1 on the Dance charts isn't as hard to do as it is on the Country charts, and Madonna will keep reaching #1 on it as long as she continues to release music, so she'll continue to pull away from George's total. That's not to shortchange George's figures, because in the country genre, that is and likely will remain an incredible showing.

You're right. I don't think I've seen a reference book about dance club songs. I hope George Strait can release a killer single this year.

[Deleted]

Well you know it was an incredibly sad year for country music when the king doesn't reach the upper tier. Hopefully the music will turn out better in 2015.

[onebuffalo]

Feb 20, 2015 9:15:31 GMT -5 @adam1995 said:

Well you know it was an incredibly sad year for country music when the king doesn't reach the upper tier. Hopefully the music will turn out better in 2015.

You're right. A chart without George isn't very Strait!

Some pictures:

tasteofcountry.com/george-strait-pictures-through-the-years/

[.indulgecountry]

The thing that annoys me is that "River of Love" is probably going down as his 'final' #1 hit, because he came so close with 3-5 singles in the past 6 years and came up short with every one. I really wish "Give It All We Got Tonight" at least had been his last #1 hit.

[onebuffalo]

Feb 20, 2015 10:31:34 GMT -5 .indulgecountry said:

The thing that annoys me is that "River of Love" is probably going down as his 'final' #1 hit, because he came so close with 3-5 singles in the past 6 years and came up short with every one. I really wish "Give It All We Got Tonight" at least had been his last #1 hit.

As huge of a George Strait fan I'm here in Western New York (only beaten by straitfan87), I am glad Give It All We Got Tonight did not top the Billboard chart (for sabre14, it did top the MediaBase chart). After all, it was on the chart for 29 weeks before hitting #2 and was part of the ridiculous '60 For 60' campaign.

[sabre14]

Feb 20, 2015 10:41:57 GMT -5 onebuffalo said:

Feb 20, 2015 10:31:34 GMT -5 .indulgecountry said:

The thing that annoys me is that "River of Love" is probably going down as his 'final' #1 hit, because he came so close with 3-5 singles in the past 6 years and came up short with every one. I really wish "Give It All We Got Tonight" at least had been his last #1 hit.

As huge of a George Strait fan I'm here in Western New York (only beaten by straitfan87), I am glad Give It All We Got Tonight did not top the Billboard chart (for sabre14, it did top the MediaBase chart). After all, it was on the chart for 29 weeks before hitting #2 and was part of the ridiculous '60 For 60' campaign.

You guys left out "Here For A Good Time" and "Love's Gonna Make It All Right" as both hit #1 on MB. "Living For The Night" peaked at #2 on both MB and Billboard thanks to Jason's "Big Green Tractor".

I know most make fun of the MB only #1's and the pushes the past 4-5 years have gotten way out of hand but everybody in the industry (labels, songwriters, artists) count them regardless. The only reason they get there is the overnight spin totals and it would be nice to see them change their formula to not allow overnight spins to mean as much as afternoon or evening spins.

[Deleted]

Feb 20, 2015 12:50:09 GMT -5 sabre14 said:

You guys left out "Here For A Good Time" and "Love's Gonna Make It All Right" as both hit #1 on MB. "Living For The Night" peaked at #2 on both MB and Billboard thanks to Jason's "Big Green Tractor".

I know most make fun of the MB only #1's and the pushes the past 4-5 years have gotten way out of hand but everybody in the industry (labels, songwriters, artists) count them regardless. The only reason they get there is the overnight spin totals and it would be nice to see them change their formula to not allow overnight spins to mean as much as afternoon or evening spins.

They left out Mediabase #1's because the record in question (and the article being discussed) is from Billboard. Madonna's new single just became her 44th Billboard #1, which ties her with George for the most Billboard #1 hits. And .indulgecountry simply stated that he wished a better song than "River Of Love" would have been George's last #1...to which I completely agree. ROL is probably my least favorite Strait single.

It wouldn't make much sense to count "Here For A Good Time", "Love's Gonna Make It Alright", and "Give It All We Got Tonight" towards a tally of Billboard #1's! :) And even though the campaign was "60 for 60", George doesn't have anywhere near 60 #1's on Mediabase either.

My point is, it doesn't make much sense to combine #1's from various charts for some grand total of #1 hits (in Strait's case, 60), but I'm not at all surprised that labels do it.

[onebuffalo]

I did not recall a '40 for 53' campaign for Conway Twitty when Desperado Love was released in 1986. However, it topped the chart during the SAME week Twitty turned 53.

[tim]

Jan 28, 2015 0:45:37 GMT -5 tim said:

Jan 26, 2015 7:50:18 GMT -5 whynotnow said:

Someone mentioned on another list, that he was in Key West this last week and supposedly recording at the Jimmy Buffet studio that he likes. No way to confirm that other then they did post a picture of his boat (Day Money) moored at the dock in the Keys. I can only hope. I'm more then ready for new George.

Here is the link from where this news came from. This blog is always updating the folks of Key West with the happenings in and around there. You'll find numerous entries of George sightings on the blog.

Wonder what George has up his sleeve for us??? Can't wait :)

Wasn't sure where to put this, but this thread seemed like as good as any since we were discussing George down in Key West recording new material. Every now and then I'll check both the ASCAP and BMI song catalogs to see if anything new under George or Bubba Strait have popped up, and sure enough on my last check it came up with three songs that I hadn't noticed before. This isn't to say that George recorded these during his recent session, but these have been placed on hold:

"Country Radio" written by Robert Metzgar
"Even When I Can't Feel It" written by Dean Dillon, Benjamin Hayslip, Thomas Miller
"Things to See and Do" written by Dean Dillon, Kerry Kurt Phillips

Not sure what to expect for George's next album, but I think he'll stick with what's always worked for him for now instead of releasing anything like a swing or Sinatra type album just yet.

[Uncle Lumpy]

Feb 25, 2015 0:33:11 GMT -5 tim said:

Jan 28, 2015 0:45:37 GMT -5 tim said:

Here is the link from where this news came from. This blog is always updating the folks of Key West with the happenings in and around there. You'll find numerous entries of George sightings on the blog.

Wonder what George has up his sleeve for us??? Can't wait :)

Wasn't sure where to put this, but this thread seemed like as good as any since we were discussing George down in Key West recording new material. Every now and then I'll check both the ASCAP and BMI song catalogs to see if anything new under George or Bubba Strait have popped up, and sure enough on my last check it came up with three songs that I hadn't noticed before. This isn't to say that George recorded these during his recent session, but these have been placed on hold:

"Country Radio" written by Robert Metzgar
"Even When I Can't Feel It" written by Dean Dillon, Benjamin Hayslip, Thomas Miller
"Things to See and Do" written by Dean Dillon, Kerry Kurt Phillips

Not sure what to expect for George's next album, but I think he'll stick with what's always worked for him for now instead of releasing anything like a swing or Sinatra type album just yet.

I dunno man. I can't see Strait taking a chance on recording songs from a unproven writer like this Dean Dillon fella.

[str8fan11]

Feb 25, 2015 0:33:11 GMT -5 tim said:

Jan 28, 2015 0:45:37 GMT -5 tim said:

Here is the link from where this news came from. This blog is always updating the folks of Key West with the happenings in and around there. You'll find numerous entries of George sightings on the blog.

Wonder what George has up his sleeve for us??? Can't wait :)

Wasn't sure where to put this, but this thread seemed like as good as any since we were discussing George down in Key West recording new material. Every now and then I'll check both the ASCAP and BMI song catalogs to see if anything new under George or Bubba Strait have popped up, and sure enough on my last check it came up with three songs that I hadn't noticed before. This isn't to say that George recorded these during his recent session, but these have been placed on hold:

"Country Radio" written by Robert Metzgar
"Even When I Can't Feel It" written by Dean Dillon, Benjamin Hayslip, Thomas Miller
"Things to See and Do" written by Dean Dillon, Kerry Kurt Phillips

Not sure what to expect for George's next album, but I think he'll stick with what's always worked for him for now instead of releasing anything like a swing or Sinatra type album just yet.

"Things to See and Do" is "When You're in Love" from Troubadour.

[tim]

Feb 25, 2015 15:45:27 GMT -5 str8fan11 said:

Feb 25, 2015 0:33:11 GMT -5 tim said:

Wasn't sure where to put this, but this thread seemed like as good as any since we were discussing George down in Key West recording new material. Every now and then I'll check both the ASCAP and BMI song catalogs to see if anything new under George or Bubba Strait have popped up, and sure enough on my last check it came up with three songs that I hadn't noticed before. This isn't to say that George recorded these during his recent session, but these have been placed on hold:

"Country Radio" written by Robert Metzgar
"Even When I Can't Feel It" written by Dean Dillon, Benjamin Hayslip, Thomas Miller
"Things to See and Do" written by Dean Dillon, Kerry Kurt Phillips

Not sure what to expect for George's next album, but I think he'll stick with what's always worked for him for now instead of releasing anything like a swing or Sinatra type album just yet.

"Things to See and Do" is "When You're in Love" from Troubadour.

Well there goes that! After I posted that I was actually wondering if they were on previous albums but with different titles. I've seen that quite often with songs on ASCAP and BMI. Oh well :/

[onebuffalo]

Feb 25, 2015 15:45:27 GMT -5 str8fan11 said:

Feb 25, 2015 0:33:11 GMT -5 tim said:

Wasn't sure where to put this, but this thread seemed like as good as any since we were discussing George down in Key West recording new material. Every now and then I'll check both the ASCAP and BMI song catalogs to see if anything new under George or Bubba Strait have popped up, and sure enough on my last check it came up with three songs that I hadn't noticed before. This isn't to say that George recorded these during his recent session, but these have been placed on hold:

"Country Radio" written by Robert Metzgar
"Even When I Can't Feel It" written by Dean Dillon, Benjamin Hayslip, Thomas Miller
"Things to See and Do" written by Dean Dillon, Kerry Kurt Phillips

Not sure what to expect for George's next album, but I think he'll stick with what's always worked for him for now instead of releasing anything like a swing or Sinatra type album just yet.

"Things to See and Do" is "When You're in Love" from Troubadour.

First, welcome to Pulse Music Board, str8fan11.
Second, the news of a new George Strait CD is welcome news.
Third, we have str8fan11 and straitfan87!

[straitfan87]

Feb 25, 2015 16:16:15 GMT -5 onebuffalo said:

Feb 25, 2015 15:45:27 GMT -5 str8fan11 said:

"Things to See and Do" is "When You're in Love" from Troubadour.

First, welcome to Pulse Music Board, str8fan11.
Second, the news of a new George Strait CD is welcome news.
Third, we have str8fan11 and straitfan87!

Welcome aboard as well str8fan11! Good eye catching the song! Thought it sounded familiar. Maybe some previous album tracks will be used as singles?? Welcome News though, cannot wait for a new album!

[str8fan11]

Anyone know why ASCAP has George listed as a performer for "Forever And Ever Amen"?

[Deleted]

Feb 25, 2015 16:41:34 GMT -5 str8fan11 said:

Anyone know why ASCAP has George listed as a performer for "Forever And Ever Amen"?

It might mean he recorded the song at some point but never released it. I'm not extremely knowledgeable about ASCAP and the details of their website, though.

[dajross6]

Thinking about what could be coming, I think he would need a top 5 career song to even have a remote chance of climbing high into the charts today. Or a massive label push that works. If George comes out with something that is totally different than what's on the radio today (probable), he'll be lucky to hit the top 30. If he does something similar to what Gary Allan is doing with his new single, I guess there's a chance of success. I get the feeling that this is his last chance as a solo artist, if there's any chance left at all.

[onebuffalo]

Look for George Strait to debut new music at the upcoming A.C.M. Awards:

theboot.com/2015-acm-awards-performers/