He played a small town rodeo in Ft. Stockton, Texas back in the eighties. After the rodeo they packed down the ground in one corner of the arena for a little dance floor and that’s where he played, and we all danced within a couple of feet of him. Gosh those were good days! He never succumbed to the crap they call country music these days.

@LoriLCPC

2 ай бұрын

Perfectly said!!! ❤❤❤

He use to sing this in his bar room shows before he even had a recording contract. He sang all over Texas and I got to see him twice before he became a star. Good thing because I sure couldn't afford to see him now. I wanted to see his last show in Dallas but tickets were from $5000 up to $25000 each. First time I saw him in Corpus it cost me $5 at the door. Still great though.

@Russogpimpdaddy

3 жыл бұрын

I respect you. I wish I could see a young George in action

@George-bj5ki

2 жыл бұрын

I saw him at an amusement park early in his career. He sang a lot of bob wills sngs

@judystogdill5471

2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful experience to see him before he became Famous…

@jalexander6699

Жыл бұрын

yes,

@jalexander6699

Жыл бұрын

👍 fortunate

I'm surprised George Strait never recorded his version of this song and put it on an album. He actually used to play this song at his shows quite a bit.

@deannchase9291

6 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOU GEORGE..

@austinteutsch

4 жыл бұрын

That's because he knows no one can sing this song like Johnny Bush.

@jaidendeprez1842

4 жыл бұрын

@@austinteutsch you mean Webb Pierce?

@austinteutsch

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaidendeprez1842 No, I mean Johnny Bush. He is a true country singer deluxe. Another great version is by Jack Greene.

@TimothyChenAllen

3 жыл бұрын

@@austinteutsch Those are great! Compare with Ted Hawkins-- his version is unique and bone-chilling.

When George sings this “Ballad” I LOVE how the music gets real loud and George starts singing and it feels like he’s leading the charge! WOW I just love it… BEST SONG EVER!! ♥️♥️

GOOD tribute to Webb Pierce.go George.

I watched the ACM Awards tonight. This I came to hear some real music especially George Strait!

You people are looking at man who holds the record of best musician EVER!!! Its astounding his amount of gold, platinum albums and his ability to chart. You get yourself a top 10 hit every fn year for 30 years. Never be stopped

George does a great dance-hall, swing version of this one! Webb Pierce made the first hit recording of this song, but the style was very different.

I miss this "old time" CW music. The steels, the beat, the rhythm. Great dancing music

We saw him at Gruene Hall back in ‘82, We danced right by him on the stage, And it was $1 beer night! Lol Aww, the good ol’ days Ps Yee-Haw!🤠

@TerryLivelyInk

3 жыл бұрын

He showed up at Gruene a few years back. Just walked in and started playing for people. Wish I had been there.

@seththomas9105

3 жыл бұрын

Dollar beer in 82?! That was highway robbery, I turned 21 in 91 and most bottles then were .50-1.00.

@seththomas9105

3 жыл бұрын

@George Strait Since the early 80's.

@seththomas9105

3 жыл бұрын

@George Strait Iowa, yep.

He will always be the best - such a huge talent. An outstanding role model for his choosing clean lyrics, great arrangements, delivery. that voice is incomparable. Good husband and dad. George Strait, you are the best!

@velenatucker4374

11 ай бұрын

You said it all

Wow, George knocked this one out of the park!!! Great song and great performance! Thank you for posting!

You are definitely THE G.O.A.T Of Country Music

The ultimate performer for the last 35 years.

This first time hear this song. George all King of Country Music. Pure country music sound. Why enjoy his music though years. Two thumbs up.

@seektruthandwisdom

5 жыл бұрын

julie brtek Conway, George, Merle and Hank are gone so he might be king now but Gene Watson is still kicking so uhm... maybe not yet 😎😉

@79tazman

5 жыл бұрын

This is a Webb Pierce song from the 50's just to let you know

I have seen his performance of this song a couple of times and this is the first time I have seen a quality recording of it. Sure, wish he would have released it.

George you are so awesome a favorite oldie of mine your voice is so awesome love it

Love this song and his live version of this song!!! I wish he would record it for an album. He is the King of Country Music!!! Thanks for posting this video. Love it!!!

Pure country gold, both the song and the performer.

He is the greatest...love George..Not many singers stay on top as he has done. He continues to sell out huge venues...enough said...love George..

Love the way this man cranks out this song. NO ONE does this song as well as George.

george is best ever

This Man! This Song!! Just melts me, love it!!!

Canada loves George Strait!!!!!....February 24,2016.

@minoukatou47

8 жыл бұрын

+Alfred Kloos hey I love The king and I'm a from montreal canada!! where you're from??

I love this man... Best ever in country music ☝☝😘😘😘☝☝☝☝💕💕💕💞💞

@cristykienzle3913

8 жыл бұрын

aaass1 2nd St Louis, but

@cristykienzle3913

8 жыл бұрын

aaass1 2nd St Louis, but

george is gonna make everything ok

@gusskalias5759

6 жыл бұрын

He can make any song his own.

Awesome! George should have released this would have been another #1 for him.

I saw him and Tanya Tucker in a small rodeo arena in Ada, OK 1986! Great concert!!

Wow!!!! I had never seen this................awesome!!! What can I say Texas does great things and George Strait is an example of just that!!

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

I really like this song but I like all of his songs. I love the handsome man 😊

George Strait does a more than credible version of this old song. Webb Pierce had a hit with this in 1953.....and his version is amazing also.

@soonerlegendspodcast

Жыл бұрын

Johnny Bush has the best version of this song

Love this song!!

Now this is country at its finest..........unlike that crap they have today

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC !!!

George Strait did it rite!

He could sing brothers and sisters. Love ❤️

Like your style of singing!! I think of you all the time!!😜🥰🎶

I wish he would zing this at his concerts!!! 🎉❤

George, Bobby, Gary-and him. Stupendous

Nobody does this better than the original, but this song is great whoever sings it. Webb Pierce was the O.G, and still my favorite. Support independent musicians! We need your support!!! Peace. 🐰💙🇺🇸🗽🎸🎶✌️

George Strait is one of the all time greatest

Absolutely great cover of a Webb Peirce song

Respect!! Awesome cover of a classic country song!

HE represents South Texas thank you!

A great honky tonk song, sung by the greatest Country singer.

Best country singer EVER! Miss his roping/concerts!

Incredible

Gorgeous George..Wow

Real country is the best!

I'm 67 year old used to run Texas in love to hear George Strait on AM radio this is real country sorry you don't remember it sorry, excuse me that saying that you didn't remember them but you can hear it now

omg george is hot to trott ,no one does it better. THANKS GEORGE.

My favorite country singer no one will Ever Ever top king of country

Love this song…. I love the music build up!!!!!! 💙💙😎😎

Loved Johnny Bush version but George's is good as well.

@hudsonwright6506

5 жыл бұрын

Michael .Konvicka George’s version is better

@soonerlegendspodcast

Жыл бұрын

​@@hudsonwright6506I'll disagree with ya. Johnny Bush has the best version of this song

One word. SEXY!!!!!!!

George once more Belgium esspeccialy me, love you and your songs

Yes. A extraordinary singer - but it certainly doesn’t hurt that he’s easy on the eyes .... STILL!! If I could find a nightclub that still played these GREAT country songs, I’d go out & FIND me a dancing partner!!

I love those old timers also but the fact is George Strait is about the last hope for traditional (as I know it) country music.

When music was country..Think i will use that as a song title and write a poem for it..

Awesome!

Damn he is badass! I think he does this song better than anyone in my opinion.

King George!!

Love George Straight!!❤❤

love this playing again thanks for info

Now that's country music

This song says it all.

George is the GREATEST..

Here from Sam Hunt's Hard To Forget but this original is actually so good!

@bflandragon90

4 жыл бұрын

I like that song.... but I don't like how they used "there stands the glass" within it.

I never heard this song 🎵 but I totally live it from Janice

@drm2364

2 ай бұрын

Webb Pierce

That's as smooth as silk.

Please make a Doctor's appointmant ASAP, Have your ears checked -- George is the King!!!!

@soonerlegendspodcast

Жыл бұрын

I love George Strait but my absolute favorite cover of this song is by Johnny Bush

@62fut

5 ай бұрын

I have a vid I took in Texas 2014.....Johnny is singing@@soonerlegendspodcast

"Strait has sold more than 68.5 million albums in the United States and his certifications from the RIAA include 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold albums. His best-selling album is Pure Country (1992), which sold 6 million (6× Multi-platinum).(8× Multi-Platinum due to being a box set with four CDs). According to the RIAA, Strait is the 12th best-selling album recording artist in the United States overall."

@CH0MSKYH0NK

3 жыл бұрын

and he sold his soul and will burn forever!

What a beautiful man

Hmm once’s up on time. Great George

Conway Twitty /Webb Pierce and many others sang the song!!

He actually borrowed this from other singers. And he did record it!

@jamesbrown9148

4 жыл бұрын

Webb Pierce and Conway Twitty

I love George singing this who did it originally

there's the glass somewhere today

Love it

I love him

Actually, George has 59 #1's... That's more than any other artist ever, in the history of music, in any genre!!

@stacianne7436

6 жыл бұрын

Amy Wright , he has 60.

@stevelatarte3693

4 жыл бұрын

It is 60 #1 songs

GREAT COUNTRY 🎵 🤠🎤 SONG.

What ever happened to George Strait? I see he's still touring but, you never hear about or see him anymore.

Man I miss country music.

I love 💘 you george

Unbelievable phrasing...

@MrDemonface123 I think both artists do it their seperate ways; Webb Pierce has the early sixties Nashville sound and George Strait's Texas sound. Both do a great job on this song, and it makes the song slightly more relevant to those who don't necessarily like the 60's Nashville sound. But in the end, both this and Webb's version are truly country songs, unlike songs today called Country Music.

Do any one now what year dis is ,I've seen the best ever but never heard him do this one ,thanks for posting ,awesome

George did Webb justice with this cover of a great country song.

@soonerlegendspodcast

Жыл бұрын

Johnny Bush has the best version of this song not that I don't like george strait

Sam Hunt brought this golden masterpiece back to modern day relevancy

@bub927

3 жыл бұрын

And fuckin ruined a classic song in the process

@mikeygaming20

2 жыл бұрын

@@bub927 how did he ruin it if the original song still exists lol just go listen to the original

Thomas Haverstock..... there is no one on this planet that is better than George! They don't call him the King of Country because of his looks! Sorry!

@fayespendley8921

6 жыл бұрын

Looks help a lot!!!

@DeeJay-bn3hu

6 жыл бұрын

Looks ARE a '10', but his title's WELL earned!! George Strait's the best yet!

♥️♥️♥️♥️ how old is Cowboys? So blessed

@velenatucker4374

11 ай бұрын

I meant this cowboy is so blessed

Eres el mejor George

Happy birthday george

♥️♥️♥️♥️ that’s a good Honkytonk song

MY Man My Man My Man!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, but he will never beat the man that first sang that song. The late great Johnny Bush. Nobody could match him for that song and for Whiskey River.

George Strait you are the bestest George Jones

I love how you sing this song.. your body moves so good to it ❤️💋💋