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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Dec 24, 2017 21:04:58 GMT -5
This album was one I never paid much attention to, I don't hate the singles from it but they're both lower in his discography for me (SMLMD #69, GAAGCG #86), thus I never really feel the need to listen to it. I actually only know "Trains Make Me Lonesome" off the top of my head and the other tracks are kinda a mystery to me. I've listened to the album a few times but I can't tell you about the rest.
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Post by tim on Dec 25, 2017 2:09:02 GMT -5
Merry Christmas y'all!!
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 26, 2017 20:00:52 GMT -5
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 26, 2017 20:12:37 GMT -5
When life deals out a surprise, Have a few surprises of your own. Don’t matter what you do, no matter where you go, You’ve got to have an ace in the hole.
69. "Ace In The Hole"
Album: Beyond The Blue Neon Year: 1989
 Right on the heels of our first studio album loss, we wipe out another song from Beyond The Blue Neon, leaving that album with only 1 song left ("Baby's Gotten Good At Goodbye"). Unfortunately for mamasaid, this is another of those Texas Swing songs that so far nobody seems to hold in as high of regard as she does. She and gardyfan both lose a top 20 here. BackwoodsBarbie also loses a bottom 3. Overall this song was a fairly consistent performer in this rankdown. It was in the 60s and 70s for most of the submission process. |
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 26, 2017 20:16:00 GMT -5
One Way sign: "If you're heading down a one way street, and you're not sure it's the way you want to go..." "She Lays It All On The Line": "Don't lay it all on the line for just one roll; you've got to have an ace in the hole."
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Dec 26, 2017 20:17:13 GMT -5
I'm a little surprised to see this one out this early. I had thought that I'd be one of the lower rankings, but seems like I was more middle.
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 26, 2017 20:21:04 GMT -5
The next song might be a shock to some. I must admit I was dying when I saw so many low rankings flooding in for this one! I never would have foreseen that happening. I figured this would be one that nobody would dislike, even if not many people put it among their favorites... Like, I figured it would be around the top 40 with a low standard deviation. 5 people will lose a top 30 here, including 1 top 10.
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 26, 2017 20:31:55 GMT -5
“You won’t break my heart, And I don’t love you.” Famous last words of a fool.
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 26, 2017 20:44:31 GMT -5
Stayed sober once for nine days in a row. I quit cold turkey. Damn near almost made it to ten. But that’s a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin’ man.
67. "Drinkin' Man"
Album: Here For A Good TimeYear: 2012
Total: 1168
Average: 58.40
Std Dev: 29.77
George Strait Junkie - 2
sabre14 - 17
Kanenrá:ke - 18
.indulgecountry - 18
gardyfan - 35
zaclord 🌈 - 37
castleoblivion26 - 47
BackwoodsBarbie - 47
tim - 48
fearlessarrow - 65
@adam1995 - 67
countrymusicjunkie - 71
codyj100 - 75
mamasaid - 76
bboat11 - 81
carriekins - 90
Cody Wants Out... - 92
LBTrocks - 92
DistrictTwelve - 94
CoJoFan - 96
Another song that I am surprised to see place this low, but this one I am not exactly upset about. This song is a lyrical masterpiece, but I find it a little bit boring from a production standpoint. It was a terrible choice for radio, and definitely dealt a major blow towards George's radio career by being his first real radio flop. I still love this song, I just do not listen to it nearly as often as I do many of his other hits.
Still, I expected this one to do better based on how people always talk about it! It was a contender for the top 50 for a short period in the middle, but it was also a bottom 20 contender for about the same amount of time. In the end it settled comfortably into the 60s, which is a more than fair placement for it imo. Unfortunately George Strait Junkie joins the top-2 losses club!
{Songs Remaining}
A Fire I Can’t Put Out
Adalida
All My Ex’s Live In Texas
Amarillo By Morning
Baby Blue
Baby’s Gotten Good At Goodbye
Blue Clear Sky
Carried Away
Carrying Your Love With Me
Check Yes Or No
Cold Beer Conversation
Cowboys Like Us
Desperately
Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind
Easy Come, Easy Go
Fool Hearted Memory
Give It All We Got Tonight
Give It Away
Go On
Heartland
Here For A Good Time
How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls
I Can Still Make Cheyenne
I Cross My Heart
I Got A Car
I Hate Everything
I Just Want To Dance With You
I Saw God Today
I’d Like To Have That One Back
I’ve Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
If You Can Do Anything Else
If You’re Thinking You Want A Stranger
It Just Comes Natural
Living And Living Well
Living For The Night
Love Without End, Amen
Love’s Gonna Make It Alright
Marina Del Rey
Meanwhile
Murder On Music Row
Nobody In His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her
Ocean Front Property
One Night At A Time
Round About Way
Run
She Let Herself Go
She’ll Leave You With A Smile
The Best Day
The Big One
The Chair
The Chill Of An Early Fall
The Cowboy Rides Away
The Fireman
The Seashores Of Old Mexico
Today My World Slipped Away
Troubadour
True
Unwound
What Do You Say To That
Wrapped
Write This Down
You Can’t Make A Heart Love Somebody
You Know Me Better Than That
You Look So Good In Love
You’ll Be There
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 26, 2017 20:57:42 GMT -5
You’re like the warm sunshine. I think of you all the time. I’ve fallen for you, and that’s a fact. What do you say to that?
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Dec 26, 2017 21:28:28 GMT -5
Oh "Drinkin' Man" is much much too low...boo!!
On the other hand you're exactly right about "What Do You Say To That" being forgotten, I always forget it was a single. Just didn't stand out much when it was out.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 21:37:27 GMT -5
WTF to "Famous Last Words..." being out? What's wrong with you guys, lol!
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Post by tim on Dec 26, 2017 22:16:45 GMT -5
Not surprised to see “Ace In the Hole” out already, but man this song is great. I love everything about the Beyond the Blue Neon album...it was so unlike anything George had ever done in the 80’s and it’s still a standout for me in his awesome discography. I remember George saying they wanted to get the Ace in the Hole Band into the studio to perform on the song but it just didn’t work out at the time.
Forgot I ranked “What Do You Say to That” so low; I always really liked the song back then but for whatever reason the song hasn’t aged well for me. I think I likely ranked it so low because it just doesn’t hold up well to his other singles. I do agree as a whole that Always Never the Same is a very solid album.
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Post by sabre14 on Dec 26, 2017 23:27:27 GMT -5
My face when I saw "Drinkin' Man" out already.  |
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Post by .indulgecountry on Dec 26, 2017 23:33:42 GMT -5
My face when I saw "Drinkin' Man" out already. Yeah, I'm genuinely surprised that "Drinkin' Man" is this low and had so many bottom 10/20 rankings. I definitely expected it to do quite a bit better here. |
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Post by sabre14 on Dec 26, 2017 23:37:50 GMT -5
My face when I saw "Drinkin' Man" out already. Yeah, I'm genuinely surprised that "Drinkin' Man" is this low and had so many bottom 10/20 rankings. I definitely expected it to do quite a bit better here. I mean, yeah it's slower for sure, but it's got a great melody; wonderful lyrics; sung well by George and has solid production. I had no idea that many people disliked it. |
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Post by tim on Dec 27, 2017 0:04:31 GMT -5
The elimination of “Ace In The Hole” also reminded me of another Bud Light commercial!
If I’m correct, this was also the first song George ever sang at the CMA’s without his guitar (he went on to win Entertainer of the Year that night); he also performed “You Know Me Better Than That,” “Carrying Your Love With Me,” and “What Do You Say To That” sans guitar.
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 27, 2017 0:08:10 GMT -5
The elimination of “Ace In The Hole” also reminded me of another Bud Light commercial! If I’m correct, this was also the first song George ever sang at the CMA’s without his guitar (he went on to win Entertainer of the Year that night); he also performed “You Know Me Better Than That,” “Carrying Your Love With Me,” and “What Do You Say To That” sans guitar.I feel like this is a topic that Ten Pound Hammer might like to have a conversation about... |
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Post by tim on Dec 27, 2017 0:26:19 GMT -5
The elimination of “Ace In The Hole” also reminded me of another Bud Light commercial! If I’m correct, this was also the first song George ever sang at the CMA’s without his guitar (he went on to win Entertainer of the Year that night); he also performed “You Know Me Better Than That,” “Carrying Your Love With Me,” and “What Do You Say To That” sans guitar.I feel like this is a topic that Ten Pound Hammer might like to have a conversation about... I think for the most part George came across just fine without a guitar...especially with his “Ace In The Hole” performance. George + Tuxedo = Sexy!!  |
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 27, 2017 0:35:39 GMT -5
I feel like this is a topic that Ten Pound Hammer might like to have a conversation about... I think for the most part George came across just fine without a guitar...especially with his “Ace In The Hole” performance. George + Tuxedo = Sexy!! Lol is it still considered a tuxedo if the outfit is complimented by a pair of jeans? |
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Post by tim on Dec 27, 2017 0:39:49 GMT -5
Not quite sure what year I left off with, but gotta jump around a bit if I’m gonna make it to a 100:
#81: I first joined George’s fan club in the winter of ‘92. I’ve been a member ever since! It wasn’t free back then lol, but I miss getting the quarterly news letters with Anita’s notes and tidbits about what might be coming from George.
#80: George’s yearly calendar used to always hang up on my wall (dating back to 1992); lots of those early pictures had George on stage in a pink or light blue Wrangler shirt which must’ve been from his 1991/early 1992 tour.
#79: I did try growing a small ponytail (much like the character Dusty had) back in my younger days but it just wasn’t my style lol.
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Post by tim on Dec 27, 2017 0:41:18 GMT -5
I think for the most part George came across just fine without a guitar...especially with his “Ace In The Hole” performance. George + Tuxedo = Sexy!! Lol is it still considered a tuxedo if the outfit is complimented by a pair of jeans? Only if their name is George Strait! |
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Post by .indulgecountry on Dec 27, 2017 1:01:18 GMT -5
Y'all talking about him is gonna somehow summon him into this thread that he probably doesn't even know exists and I am not prepared for that. Though no one has mentioned Sturgill Simpson yet so maybe we're safe.  well besides me just now |
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Post by tim on Dec 27, 2017 1:04:20 GMT -5
Y'all talking about him is gonna somehow summon him into this thread that he probably doesn't even know exists and I am not prepared for that. Though no one has mentioned Sturgill Simpson yet so maybe we're safe. well besides me just nowYou have to say Ten Pound Hammer three times to summon him... So that makes it twice. |
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 27, 2017 1:20:47 GMT -5
Now that George singing without a guitar AND the mere name of Sturgill Simpson have been brought up, we are on thin ice... But as long as nobody tries to claim that Sara Evans is a consistent artist or Martina is good at emoting, we should be good!
Edit: Well shit.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Dec 27, 2017 1:34:04 GMT -5
Just to be on the safe side, no one mention that "Redneck Crazy" is a bro country tune and we should be okay!
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Post by George Strait Junkie on Dec 27, 2017 3:27:00 GMT -5
really drinking man is out wow its a masterpiece of a song can't believe this
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 31, 2017 4:39:32 GMT -5
The Christmas Albums
Merry Christmas Strait To You!
 Released: September 8, 1986Label: MCA NashvilleProducer: Jimmy Bowen, George StraitRuntime: 29min 14secCountry Albums Chart: 17Certification: 2xPlatinumTracklist:
1. White Christmas2. There's A New Kid In Town3. Winter Wonderland4. Merry Christmas Strait To You5. Away In A Manger6. For Christ's Sake, It's Christmas7. Frosty The Snowman8. When It's Christmas Time In Texas9. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town10. What A Merry Christmas This Could Be
Merry Christmas Wherever You Are
 Released: September 21, 1999 Label: MCA Nashville Producer: Tony Brown, George Strait Runtime: 28min 51sec Country Albums Chart: 10 Certification: Gold Tracklist:
1. I Know What I Want For Christmas 2. Old Time Christmas 3. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow 4. Jingle Bell Rock 5. Merry Christmas (Wherever You Are) 6. All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) 7. The Christmas Song 8. Noel Leon 9. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 10. Santa's On His Way
Fresh Cut Christmas / Classic Christmas
  Released: November 2006 / October 7, 2008 Label: MCA Nashville Producer: Tony Brown, George Strait Runtime: 25min 44sec Country Albums Chart: 16 Certification: Platinum Tracklist:
1. Joy To The World 2. We Three Kings 3. Silent Night 4. Jingle Bells 5. O Come, All Ye Faithful 6. Up On The Housetop 7. We Wish You A Merry Christmas 8. O Christmas Tree 9. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing 10. Deck The Halls This album has been released twice. It originally came out under the title of Fresh Cut Christmas in 2006, only available at Hallmark stores during the Christmas season. It was still a major commercial success, however, achieving Platinum status in just one week! It was rereleased in 2008 for all retailers under the title Classic Christmas.
Honestly, I don't have too much to say about any of these albums. George is definitely not one of my go-to Christmas artists. He sounds fine on these songs, of course, but when it comes to Christmas music I am not really a big fan of a traditional country instrumentation. Which is ironic, because I don't think anybody does Christmas music as well as country artists do! But to me most of George's Christmas output is the definition of forgettable. That is why I am not going to post any album tracks from any of these albums. However, we can't forget about this absolute classic, which is George's best Christmas song by far, but was unfortunately never put on any of his Christmas albums!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 10:03:34 GMT -5
On the "Fresh Cut Christmas" cover, what kind of tree is that, because it doesn't look anything like the pine trees we get in PA? I have also seen this type of tree used somewhere else, I think on Duck Dynasty. So is it like a standard Christmas Tree in the South Central US. Those types of trees seem to be decorative bushes up here. Also, aren't the branches kind of limp and weak to hold anything? Sorry, it's always been a big mystery to me why anyone would use those trees.
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Post by mamasaid on Dec 31, 2017 14:03:28 GMT -5
On the "Fresh Cut Christmas" cover, what kind of tree is that, because it doesn't look anything like the pine trees we get in PA? I have also seen this type of tree used somewhere else, I think on Duck Dynasty. So is it like a standard Christmas Tree in the South Central US. Those types of trees seem to be decorative bushes up here. Also, aren't the branches kind of limp and weak to hold anything? Sorry, it's always been a big mystery to me why anyone would use those trees. I think it's cedar...not uncommon for Christmas trees throughout the midwest/southeast. It's aromatic and very sturdy. Don't let the branches fool you. |
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