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.
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.
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!! ♥️♥️
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
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!
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. 🐰💙🇺🇸🗽🎸🎶✌️
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!!!
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.
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
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.
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!!
@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.
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.
Perfectly said!!! ❤❤❤
Now this is country at its finest..........unlike that crap they have today
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.
I respect you. I wish I could see a young George in action
I saw him at an amusement park early in his career. He sang a lot of bob wills sngs
What a wonderful experience to see him before he became Famous…
yes,
👍 fortunate
I miss this "old time" CW music. The steels, the beat, the rhythm. Great dancing music
You are definitely THE G.O.A.T Of Country Music
I really like this song but I like all of his songs. I love the handsome man 😊
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!! ♥️♥️
George you are so awesome a favorite oldie of mine your voice is so awesome love it
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
Real country is the best!
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!🤠
He showed up at Gruene a few years back. Just walked in and started playing for people. Wish I had been there.
Dollar beer in 82?! That was highway robbery, I turned 21 in 91 and most bottles then were .50-1.00.
@George Strait Since the early 80's.
@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!
You said it all
GOOD tribute to Webb Pierce.go George.
The ultimate performer for the last 35 years.
George Strait is one of the all time greatest
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.
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 😎😉
This is a Webb Pierce song from the 50's just to let you know
Pure country gold, both the song and the performer.
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. 🐰💙🇺🇸🗽🎸🎶✌️
Wow, George knocked this one out of the park!!! Great song and great performance! Thank you for posting!
I watched the ACM Awards tonight. This I came to hear some real music especially George Strait!
My favorite country singer no one will Ever Ever top king of country
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 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!!!
He could sing brothers and sisters. Love ❤️
A great honky tonk song, sung by the greatest Country singer.
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.
LOVE YOU GEORGE..
That's because he knows no one can sing this song like Johnny Bush.
@@austinteutsch you mean Webb Pierce?
@@jaidendeprez1842 No, I mean Johnny Bush. He is a true country singer deluxe. Another great version is by Jack Greene.
@@austinteutsch Those are great! Compare with Ted Hawkins-- his version is unique and bone-chilling.
george is best ever
I love this man... Best ever in country music ☝☝😘😘😘☝☝☝☝💕💕💕💞💞
aaass1 2nd St Louis, but
aaass1 2nd St Louis, but
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.
Love the way this man cranks out this song. NO ONE does this song as well as George.
George Strait did it rite!
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.
This Man! This Song!! Just melts me, love it!!!
Awesome! George should have released this would have been another #1 for him.
Wow!!!! I had never seen this................awesome!!! What can I say Texas does great things and George Strait is an example of just that!!
Love this song!!
Canada loves George Strait!!!!!....February 24,2016.
+Alfred Kloos hey I love The king and I'm a from montreal canada!! where you're from??
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.
Johnny Bush has the best version of this song
Best country singer EVER! Miss his roping/concerts!
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
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.
♥️♥️♥️♥️ that’s a good Honkytonk song
George, Bobby, Gary-and him. Stupendous
HE represents South Texas thank you!
My favorite cover song
George is the GREATEST..
I love him
Now that's country music
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!!
Love this song…. I love the music build up!!!!!! 💙💙😎😎
Damn he is badass! I think he does this song better than anyone in my opinion.
omg george is hot to trott ,no one does it better. THANKS GEORGE.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC !!!
I saw him and Tanya Tucker in a small rodeo arena in Ada, OK 1986! Great concert!!
Love George Straight!!❤❤
I love 💘 you george
george is gonna make everything ok
He can make any song his own.
GREAT COUNTRY 🎵 🤠🎤 SONG.
YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
Gorgeous George..Wow
REAL....Country!...For all you...uh..'wannabe's.' THIS!...is what it sounds like...!
Respect!! Awesome cover of a classic country song!
This song says it all.
That's as smooth as silk.
I never heard this song 🎵 but I totally live it from Janice
Webb Pierce
What a beautiful man
George once more Belgium esspeccialy me, love you and your songs
Like your style of singing!! I think of you all the time!!😜🥰🎶
When music was country..Think i will use that as a song title and write a poem for it..
Man I miss country music.
THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE SONG FROM GEORGE!!
George Strait you are the bestest George Jones
George did Webb justice with this cover of a great country song.
Johnny Bush has the best version of this song not that I don't like george strait
King George!!
I wish he would zing this at his concerts!!! 🎉❤
Here from Sam Hunt's Hard To Forget but this original is actually so good!
I like that song.... but I don't like how they used "there stands the glass" within it.
Loved Johnny Bush version but George's is good as well.
Michael .Konvicka George’s version is better
@@hudsonwright6506I'll disagree with ya. Johnny Bush has the best version of this song
Hmm once’s up on time. Great George
Sam Hunt brought this golden masterpiece back to modern day relevancy
And fuckin ruined a classic song in the process
@@bub927 how did he ruin it if the original song still exists lol just go listen to the original
my aunt Louise passed away on first day of spring this song came from Conway Twitty please all prayers I have never posted anything before
Incredible
Crushed it
I love you
MY Man My Man My Man!!!!!!!!!!
Love it
OMG - God sure did his best work when he created George Strait... O yeah! *sigh*
Absolutely great cover of a Webb Peirce song
Actually, George has 59 #1's... That's more than any other artist ever, in the history of music, in any genre!!
Amy Wright , he has 60.
It is 60 #1 songs
I love how you sing this song.. your body moves so good to it ❤️💋💋
love this playing again thanks for info
Awesome!
I like Ray Price's version of this song too. George rocks...
Unbelievable phrasing...
Conway Twitty /Webb Pierce and many others sang the song!!
there's the glass somewhere today
Happy birthday george
Eres el mejor George
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
@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.
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.