The hidden, unsaid circumstance in this song is that Cheyenne Frontier Days is the single biggest rodeo and prize on the rodeo circuit. The singer had decided to skip Cheyenne to come home but when his wife told him that she was leaving, he just changed his plans and decided to hustle to Cheyenne after all. I think it is important to recognize that he had decided to skip the biggest rodeo on the circuit to go home before finding out she was leaving in order to really understand the full dynamics in play.

@jamess7264

2 жыл бұрын

Great insight, especially not knowing the importance of Cheyenne.

@zacharyjefferson3988

2 жыл бұрын

I took it as - him not really caring too much about the breakup and her meeting another man. He always loved the rodeo more than her and this time it was no different. When she tells him, "don't bother coming home and there's someone new" he says it's alright baby If I hurry I can still make Cheyenne Gotta go now baby

@novalikestofly

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@@zacharyjefferson3988 It is somewhat the combination of both of these. Its is home making that first decision of skipping he largest rodeo, but not being hung up on his girl leaving when coming home wouldn't have made a difference anyway. Definitely a tad more at play here but that is the essence. These are lessons every young man should learn. It is one of the most important. Always make Cheyenne.

@laurogarza4953

Жыл бұрын

Cheyenne is very big but not as big as Houston HLSR.

@ForensicEng

Жыл бұрын

@@laurogarza4953 At the time this song was written and released (1996), Cheyenne WAS the biggest rodeo on the PRCA circuit. Until 2019, HLSR payouts did not count toward a rodeo competitor's money toward qualification for the National Finals Rodeo. Back then, Cheyenne was the coveted prize for rodeo cowboys.

FYI, George was a real rodeo cowboy before he became famous. A lot of rodeo cowboys were musicians. We would sign up for an event then get gigs in local bars so in case we didn't make the cut we at least had the money to get to the next rodeo, and that's how he got his start.

@joeytomko1520

2 жыл бұрын

Fact

@ronniebishop2496

2 жыл бұрын

The cowboy Chris LaDoux, who inspired Garth Brooks is a great example, Chris performed on stage like he performed in a rodeo arena.

@joeytomko1520

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronniebishop2496 "Its written all across your face, plain as it can be, You're the one I was looking for, Now you are all that I can see, Cause you mean everything to me". Chris LeDoux Best bull riding singer EVER!!!!!!!! If you do NOT know who this man is then being country is a hobby for you!!!

@ronniebishop2496

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeytomko1520 Yes I agree.

@commissaryarrick9670

2 жыл бұрын

​@@joeytomko1520 Chris wasn't really a bull rider even though he tried riding bulls early in his career he is best known for riding buckin horses

Guys.. the next rodeo is in cheyenne wyoming and he can still make it. He’s telling her bye.

@daphnehenry3289

2 жыл бұрын

All rodeo calls are bye.

@connorallgood0922

2 жыл бұрын

Yea they thought her name was Cheyenne lol. I’m just glad someone here told them about the Cheyenne rodeo

@thewhiskeycowboy-official

2 жыл бұрын

Right, he can make the next Rodeo... which is in Cheyanne. Many of these songs you need to know the base subject matter. And if you are not a cowboy or "country", many terms are just not known. Just like how he didn't make the "short round". But I am glad they are enjoying the music. :)

@wheelmanstan

2 жыл бұрын

yeah he straight up said "bye felicia"

@jeremyphillips6373

2 жыл бұрын

I've watched a few reactions to this song, and he's the first person who got that Chyenne was a rodeo.

George has 60 #1 hits more than any artist ever no matter the genre. He is called King George for a reason!

@timothytahtinen1671

Жыл бұрын

62 now it was 61 when his 60 #1 hits album came out give it away hit number 1 just before the album was released

@planemain6381

Жыл бұрын

Hank sr was the original and only lived to 29 years old. Lost highway steadily saves my live over and over again to this day. I’m a Ramblin man myself.

He’s had more number one hits than any artist in any genre.

@illinoisboy8577

2 жыл бұрын

Over 60 #1’s

@linzyaz920

2 жыл бұрын

INDEED

@portervanderlinden3052

2 жыл бұрын

Conway twitty held the record for a long time

@crystalcoleman1985

2 жыл бұрын

@@portervanderlinden3052 I mean, Conway or George? How could you go wrong? 🤷🏻‍♀️

@BigCountryKracker

2 жыл бұрын

@@portervanderlinden3052 ok does Conway still hold the record? No so stfu. George Strait is the king and always will be

I've seen George live. He sounds just like this.

THE GOAT OF COUNTRY. I seen him in concert in 2003 and had goose bumps the whole time. I’m pretty sure he has more number one hits then anyone or any band in all genres. Over 60

@maingate7672

Жыл бұрын

George is great, no doubt, but Hank Sr. is the GOAT!

King George is phenomenal. There isn't one bad song

I named my daughter, Cheyenne, after this song. Then everyone naming their daughters Cheyenne.,,Cheyenne Wyoming, a rodeo,need to watch 8 second true story of lane frost, famous rodeo bull rider

@vickiejenkins-tripp5994

2 жыл бұрын

Great movie.

@justinwilder3514

2 жыл бұрын

My parents did the same thing lol I got basic Justin and she got a George strait song

@barrelhorse56

2 жыл бұрын

Great movie

@fordtuff2600

2 жыл бұрын

I thought maybe "you"- they name daughters Cheyenne , in tribute to the Cheyenne people 🤨

@HateTheGameTX

2 жыл бұрын

@@fordtuff2600 it all comes from the Cheyenne people. Cheyenne Wyoming is named for them. Then these people named kids Bc of this song talking about Cheyenne Wyoming

Cheyenne, Wyoming has Cheyenne Frontier Days. That rodeo id considered "the granddaddy of them all"

Y’all could do another 2+ hours of George Strait hits and not repeat a single tune!! Last night was fun….Thanks!

@lewisgriffin9684

2 жыл бұрын

Same with Conway Twitty

@atexascabron7328

2 жыл бұрын

You ain't lying my brother

@_BAD_MERC_

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and that's just 2 hours of his NUMBER ONE hits.

@ethanashley2141

Жыл бұрын

If you put all of his good ones (which is all of them) onto a single playlist, it’s almost a 14 hour playlist.

My family is a rodeo family. He is right. IT IS HARD. You can’t stop. It’s an addiction. We love it. Great reaction. He’s a country god.

Pretty sure when “Amarillo By Morning” comes on, people in Texas stand up, take off their hats, and put their hand over their heart. 😂 George Strait is one of those once in a millennium artists. I love it when people experience his music for the first time and have such a warm experience with it. 🥰

So hard to pick my favorite George song.....but this is certainly top 10.

@JoshuaAdams-po4um

2 жыл бұрын

Amarillo by morning is mine. This is my #2

i missed last night, but The Chair is amazing for lyric type people. Cheyenne is one of the biggest rodeos on the circuit.

This music always played in my dads truck growing up. Thank you those are good memories

Another great song similar to this is Chris Ledoux "Silence on the Line". I love these old rodeo songs. I really enjoy your reactions, especially the country ones. Great job!!!!

This and Amarillo By Morning are my George Strait favorites.

George “Straight” up LEGEND! THX’s ♥️ Yawl

As an old guy , former rodeo guy, I really like the fact that reaction channels have found this type of music, It's the most rewarding and challenging lifestyle one can imagine, so hard to relay the emotions and dedication of the sport, you guys are honest in your reaction, New fan

Not a huge country fan but this is one of my favorite songs. George is a legend of country music.

I'm so glad you guys did this one. George strait is by far my favorite singer of all time. He's called king George for a reason. You couldn't listen to all his #1 song in a day.

"I didn't make the short go again" (I didn't qualify for the rodeo finals again).... So the wife has had enough of this rodeo bullcrap and tells him, "bruh, I'm out; new guy no rodeo". He's like "No worries, I'm going to burn rubber to the rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming and maybe I'll do better here- don't need you."

@tikka300wsm5

2 жыл бұрын

But "he turned around and gave it one last look". Showed he loved her and she made him second guess his decision for a second, but the rodeo was his 1st love.

I watched your live last night we have 2 things in common we love THE WARNING and George Strait, thanks for playing Baby Blue last night I needed a good cry I don't know how George Strait can sing that song and not fall apart crying every night but he can. Asia you look so beautiful when you smile never stop smiling , BJ there are tons and tons of great country songs out there I know you'll love keep it up suscribed.

As a bullrider myself back in the day. I can say wholeheartedly that rodeo is a passion. If you give a rodeo cowboy an ultimatum he will choose the rodeo every time. Make no mistake he loves his woman and wants her but rodeo is part of his soul. It's in his DNA.

Now y’all gota listen to ocean front property and Amarillo by morning.

@juliewhite7469

2 жыл бұрын

Add How Bout Them Cowgirls 💞

George Strait early stuff is the best, Unwound, Fool Hearted Memory, Let's Fall to Pieces Together, The Chair, Marina Del Rey, bunch more.

Got to be one of the best break up songs ever. She's found a new guy, and he really hates that it's come to this, and there so much about her that he will miss. But, hey, Babe, gotta go! If I hurry I can still make Cheyenne Frontier Days, the next rodeo on the circuit. He's called King George for a reason.

Something along the same line I think you’ll like a lot is Tracy Lawrence, “How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye”

“She’ll Leave You With A Smile”

You hit the nail on the head...good reaction...that's exactly what the song meant...

Guys!!! Y'all are Killin it! This one's one of my favorites...I sing this one at job sites with out music and all that lol! It's a good one! This is King George, King of country y'all! Great choice.

I know this album by heart this and Alan Jackson was all that played in my dads truck growing up

I have a request for you to do a reation to a song by Garth Brooks "Rodeo". I love this song by George. It is still on of my top 5 favorites, but Garth Brooks shows the passion for the sport that is felt. Most people don't understand what the draw of rodeo is. You can help but feel it in "Rodeo".

More George Strait marathons!! Need to check out “King of Broken Hearts Live with Jim Lauderdale

I’ve been a George Straight fan since I can remember. I never competed in rodeo. When this song came out I liked it. But I didn’t REALLY understand it until I spent 20+ years in the military. This song is about a man on his mission. Doing his grind. So many good girls left my ass because they were not my priority. My mission was my mission. But one finally realized what I was about. And I’m hangin in to her. Till death!

"I can still make Cheyenne" meaning the Cheyenne rodeo in Wyoming. Great song... Great reaction.

His songs are wonderful stories. His voice is amazing. Glad you found him!

George is just freaking amazing!!!♡!♡

This song is so good I am watching all the reactions and just listening to it, love that you guys are enjoying it too, love all music

This tells the story, of a cowboy on the rodeo circuit, and what it can do to relationships, he is headed to Cheyenne, wyoming, that happens in july, that time of year, is known as cowboy Christmas, because there are so many rodeo's around the country, and most cowboys/cowgirls hit the circuit hard and as many rodeo's as they can get to, it's a hard way to live, but it's also alot of fun! Also,these professional cowboys/cowgirls, they have to PAY! to even compete in these rodeo's, and if they don't place, or win the event, they DO NOT get paid, rodeo, is the only American sport, where the participants have to pay, to participate, I reccomend y'all check out a rodeo sometime, and see what these amazing athletes(animals included) can do!!....great reaction to king George y'all, keep up the good work!!..👍👍

Cheyenne would be the next rodeo on the circuit

"Cowboys Like Us" and "Tell Me Something Bad About Tulsa", 2 very underrated songs. Not the biggest hits, but would compete with nearly any George song. Strongly recommend both.

I would never take a woman to a George Strait concert. I don't care who she is, every woman in that room will be drooling over him. You're just the guy who bought the ticket.

@ronniebishop2496

2 жыл бұрын

Not really, not after they see how really short he is, most are shocked. You’re thinking of Elvis Presley. lol 😂

I really enjoy watching you guys discovering music I've loved my whole life.

George Strait's song 'the road less traveled' is one phenomenal song and an underrated one, in my opinion.

Steel guitar and fidels, the sound that new country doesn't have. Great country music has it.

The Chair, Carrying Your Love With Me, and Carried Away are all great songs by King George! You guys should check them out if you haven't already.

Great reaction I watched the live broadcast the other night and y'all are doing a great job

One of my top 5 favorite songs.

King George! I damn near hurt myself gettin’ in here! Y’all would love: Run

This song strikes me differently, there's so many working men, especially us who work construction, who chase work all over the country, slowly breaking our bodies down with every job we join in on. To make sure someone is safe, provided for, and insulated from the type of punishment we endure. To eventually hear that it's no longer appreciated just as you've about used your body all up. Seen it hundreds of times.

@jerrykinnin7941

Жыл бұрын

I know it's about rodeo. But it fits us truckers as well. Been there done that.

@wheelmanstan

Жыл бұрын

Oh absolutely. Men will work until it kills them. Working real hard hours when younger, just work, drink, sleep a little and do it all over again. One of the main reasons men need women is because they'll tell us to slow down and take care of our crazy selves. And man if they don't have a good woman it's a disaster. And if they got a good woman and she dies young, well they'll just drink themselves to death.

THANK YOU...I'm sure I'm not the only one but I requested this also. Now PLEASE put my other 2 on the list if y'all haven't done them... CLINT BLACK... THE RAIN... TRACE ADKINS.. EVERY LIGHT IN THE HOUSE IS ON... THANKS IN ADVANCE

Too many George Strait songs to recommend!! He’s called King George for a reason 🤠 Cowboys Like Us Here for a Good Time She’ll Leave you with a Smile Carried Away You Look so good in Love Give it Away Live without End Amen I Saw God Today (His music is the soundtrack to so much of my life) 🧡🧡

Sounds like I missed a good time I can listen to George strait all day! Love you guys your videos are up lifting to an old man keep it going l'll be right here.

George is a real cowboy, owns a ranch, and use to rodeo. He sings what he’s lived. One of the best. Another cowboy Chris LeDoux (deceased) who use to rodeo. In fact Garth Brooks said Chris LeDoux and Kiss were some of his biggest influences and why his live shows were like they were. Hers a some very good ones from Chris : This Cowboys Hat, Tougher Than the Rest, Life is a Highway, He Rides the Wild Horses, Whatcha Gonna Do With a Cowboy, Look At You Girl, Bang a Drum, Hooked On An Eight Second Ride, and Western Skies. Reba McIntyre was also in rodeos prior to her singing career. I totally understand that dreaded phone call as my son rode bulls for 9 years. Waiting at home for the call was actually harder than watching him ride. But unfortunately the life of a rodeo rider is hard for family to attend the rodeos as they are all over the country. Well after 9 years, that real bad call came in. They were loading him in an ambulance, the bull had hit him in the head and knocked him out, then while he layed on the ground, the bull tripped and fell upside down on top of him. Crushing all of his ribs that went in and punctured both lungs causing both lungs to collapse. His pelvis was broken on both sides, T-1 in his neck broken, and his tail bone. He survived an hour before he arrived at the emergency room where he coded and they brought him back and air lifted him to a trauma center. By the grace of God, he has made a full recovery. Yes 6 months later he was back riding bulls. Which he did for about another year. He said he didn’t want anyone telling him he had to stop, he wanted to make the decision himself. I know he misses it. But he still works cattle on a ranch and rides horses, and is now bringing up two of his own sons passing on the tradition. I have to say, I’m glad those days are behind us. It’s just one of those feelings you’re so proud of them following their dreams, but yet scared to death. Take a listen to Dear Rodeo by Cody Johnson, a very good song of how they feel when they can’t do it anymore. My son said that’s exactly how he feels.

I had the pleasure of seeing King George live at ACL this year, and it was amazing!! This is what grew up on, and that was probably the only chance I'd get to see him live. Also it being Christmas time, I feel like y'all should listen to of the best Christmas songs that he did: Christmas Cookies. It's just a fun song.

This tune paints such a contradiction yet almost an apt foreword to the story told in Cody Johnsons "Dear Rodeo". In this song, the narrator lets the lifestyle dictate his future, whereas CoJo regretfully sings about leaving the rodeo he loved behind in order to not fall prey to allowing the sport to rule his life.

Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming is the rodeo super bowl and the cowboy Mardi Gras rolled into one.

Cheyenne Wyoming, Frontier Days, 1989 Lane Frost. RIP.

My wife's favorite George Strait song. It's now "our song".

One of the best…. Thank you!

Amarillo by morning and Can Still make Cheyenne are both Rodeo songs. Other great rodeo songs include Garth Brooks, Beaches of Cheyenne, and Dan Seals All That Glitters is Not Gold

This is also true for on the road musicians not famous people just hard-working singers drummers guitar players bass players

Back with some more of the great music from george strait

George Strait - The Fireman - my fav

I love the twist in the song. You think he was going to be upset but he wasnt

George is still married to high school sweetheart and never has had a negative thing said about him

@chrismorin1318

2 жыл бұрын

Not so much as a smudge against his name. He'll always be King George no matter who comes along. 100% Country Royalty!

GREAT SONG PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!

Amzing Guys! Love Y'all

The Daddy Of Em All, the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. "Call me the breeze"

George Strait is the King of country music! I've done some home town rodeo. There ain't no money in it. George is the KING!

Love what you guys do and love to see people really listen to the lyrics and the story telling county music has.

I love this song!!

Last night’s live stream was so much fun!! ❤️❤️❤️

Cheyenne Wyoming!!! George is the KING!!!

Been there done that, competed all up and down the cali coast.

I knew it! You got Fireman, Ocean front property to go through. Good stuff 👏.

This song came out about the same time as Garth Brooks' Beaches of Cheyenne. Hauntingly beautiful song. Should give it a listen

i don't know what happened but i didn't get the notification i've been getting them but this one never made it. I truly love the country music reactions very entertaining much love

What George is talking about isn't just the injuries, it's being gone all the time too. Rodeo is a sport that keeps you on the road all the time and there are a lot of distractions to test a relationship. Watch the movie 8 Seconds. The whole gist of the song is his thoughts he had about quitting rodeo and he was coming home but she said don't bother now. So, he can still make the Cheyenne rodeo if he hurries. Cheyenne is one of the biggest rodeos on the circuit.

Been seeing him in concert before he made it big. Small clubs to the Houston rodeo.

You need to check out the other Rodeo troubadour, Chris LeDoux. What you going to do with a cowboy or This cowboys hat are two great ones. He died of cancer in 2005, has a city park named in his honor in Kaycee Wyoming.

I grew up listening yo this on my momma's radio... All my career choices in life led me to a life of being a vagabond from military to traveling show rigger for large venues. I've left a lot of chances to have a family behind because the stress of my career choices while financially rewarding were not ideal for relationships of any kind. In fact I remember the mention of Amarillo, I was actually rolling through Amarillo when that song came on and I was homeless contemplating my next move. King George has a way to relate through song. I just subscribed I love that you cover so much country. You have a fan if that's worth anything.

@justin-jesus7866

2 жыл бұрын

Furthermore my name translates to Jesus Cowboy... I've been known as cowboy most of my adult life lol

Dude felt that !!!! Momma was like that’s Messed up lol

To put it in better context, rodeo cowboys are like rockstars on the road. They even have “groupies” (buckle bunnies).

Gotta roll with the punches. The Cowboy life.

This song country gold

All hail "King" George! There's no such thing as a bad George Strait song.

it's a "bye felicia" song hahaa, seriously though, he took it well, but it's because he understood what she was being put through, she would sit there waiting and worrying for him...

Love you guys! Keep reacting to country!❤❤

This may sound wierd but I have really come to appreciate folks like yourselves listening to different types of music and giving an open honest opinion even if it isn't your personal favorite type. I'm an old rodeo guy so this is my music to say the least.

Havent read all replies....but just some background. The short go is if you do well enough at a rodeo to get into the money rounds at rodeo. He didnt make the cut, so he was just tired and probably broke. If she gonna leave, then he might as well go ahead and drive to Cheyenne to go to the daddy of rodoes in Cheyenne, WY. Maybe he can get there and get into da money. Chasing rodeos to make a living is double tuff! George can tell a story and just delver it with so much heart. The king of country music!

George Straight is the Truth!

What makes it special is it’s nobody’s fault.. It’s just life..

Hell of a musician

Cheyenne is the name of a rodeo. Lane Frost is whom this song was written about. Lane Frost died in the Cheyenne Rodeo . Killed in a bull riding accident.

Nobody tells a story better in a song than King George!

KING George! 🥰 great reaction!

The Brits say, "Keep a stiff upper lip". Cowboys say, "Cowboy up".