George Strait Album: “Pure Country (Sdtk)”

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Personnel: George Strait (vocals); Pat Flynn, Randy Scruggs (acoustic guitar); Brent Rowan, Brent Mason, Steve Gibson, Dean Parks (electric guitar); George Doering (guitar); Doug Livingston, Buddy Emmons, Sonny Garrish (steel guitar); Glen Duncan, Stuart Duncan, Richard Greene (fiddle); John Barlow Jarvis, Steve Nathan, Pat Coil (piano); Emory Gordy, Jr., Glenn Worf, David Hungate, Neil Stubenhaus (bass); Owen Hale, Eddie Bayers, John Robinson (drums); Liana Manis, Harry Stinson, Curtis Young, Andrea Zonn (background vocals). <p>George Strait is one of the leading proponents of a traditional country music that is styled with Texas swing, delivering his music with a rich, no frills voice and a straight-ahead delivery. <p>PURE COUNTRY is the soundtrack to Strait's film debut, offering a variety of swinging shuffles, traditional honky tonk, weepy ballads and country rockers. He wears his influences proudly, and having been doing it so well for so long, he has, in turn, become a major influence on the next generation of new traditionalists. One can clearly hear Merle Haggard, Bob Wills and George Jones in his music; but give a listen to new guys like Clay Walker, and you'll hear a distinctive George Strait influence. <p>Riding a flat-bed of fiddle, pedal steel and genuinely heartfelt vocals, Strait takes the listener on a tour of the country singer's world. On the uptempo "Heartland," George explains that to "sing a song about the heartland" is to "sing a song about my life." The album's hit, "I Cross My Heart," is a strong love ballad co-written by one of Nashville's best current songwriters, Eric Kaz. A gentle fiddle leads the listener into the cry-in-your-beer classic "When Did You Stop Loving Me," and before long the fiddle is weeping alongside George. Strait cuts loose on several songs, but its the trademark hard country tracks like Mel Tillis' "Thoughts Of A Fool" that work best. Jim Lauderdale provides the strongest and most traditional sounding material (particularly "King Of Broken Hearts"), yet both of his songs have clever, modern musical twists.

I can't say enough on how much I LOVE THIS RECORD, THE MOVIE, AND ALL THE SONGS. Classic Strait possible the top 5 albams recorded by him and even country music. Classics like Heartland, I Cross My Heart, When Did You Stop Loving Me, Overnight Male, King Of Broken Hearts, and Where The Sidewalk Ends are classic country and Straits shining moment. Awesome record a must get for the Music Lover

My first introduction to the music on the album was through the movie, I enjoyed both the movie and the music. Of course I had heard of George Strait (who hasn't) but I was not really up to date on his music. I knew that he had a number of really big hits and the traditionalists liked him. That was what I considered the extent of my exposure to him.

After the movie, when I purchased this soundtrack I realized what an excellent singer he was. His style of music hit home with me. I enjoy every song on this album. Each one stands alone as a very good song and they fit into the overall feel of the album to make a very good album. This album (showing my age) will go down as a classic.

To take this a step further, the album interested me enough to buy more music by this artist and I thought, why not go big? I bought the box set and was stunned to hear so many songs that I knew and had sung over the years that were actually George Strait and I never knew it. This is a big statement but with the vast amount of material that George has released I feel that this is his best. Although it may be because the movie holds a sentimental piece of my heart, it is also surely because the music stands on its own. If you are a country fan, you owe it to yourself to purchase this album. If you are a music fan, give it a try, you won't be let down.

I was about 9 or 10 when this movie came out and I watched it until the tape was worn out. It was increadible. This soundtrack had the same effect on me. I listened to it constantly and knew every word to every song. Now keep in mind I am not the biggest country fan out there. I do listen to artists such as Brooks and Dunn or Garth Brooks but not a whole lot of country. Besides "Brand New Man" by Brooks and Dunn, this is one of the best country albums ever made from other albums that I have heard. I am 19 now and recently bought this soundtrack again and listened to it for the first time in about 9 years. I still knew every single word and continue to listen to it over and over again. It's great, and I'm sure if you listen to more country than I do, you already own this cd and know how amazing it is. But if you don't, or you've been living under a rock, pick this one up. It's a very fun and heartfelt country album. You'll know what I mean when you hear it and you're guaranteed to be addicted to all the songs. Enjoy!

George Strait's "Pure Country", album is fresh compared to many of his past albums. However, the album captures many of Strait's familiar sounds. "Pure Country", gives listeners the classic country sound, such as "When Did You Stop Loving Me" that Strait fans have enjoyed on albums past such as "Right or Wrong" and "Ocean Front Property". The love ballad "I Cross My Heart", gives fans the classic country sound for a love ballad. The solo within the song uses a great steel guitar sound. "Heartland" is an upbeat honky tonk sound, that Strait displays on every album. The tunes "When Did You Stop Loving Me" and "Heartland", are storytelling themes that personify Strait's lyrics with other songs such as "Does Ft. Worth Ever Cross Your Mind". George Strait creates and performs storytelling ballads that capture peoples vulnerability and relates to many listeners. Then Strait's album can take the listeners from vulnerability to an upbeat feel great tune. Strait has the ability to give his listeners everyday emotions that one can experience on each and every album. George Strait is a modern "throwback" to country legend Hank Williams, Strait's style is unique, however, he can be compared to Williams who also had a unique style. Both singers had the ability to relate to their fans through their music. Another album that should be considered is "Ocean Front Property", which also gives listeners that classic country Strait sound. George Strait is a country music legend and the album "Pure Country" helps to solidify his place among the elite in music.