George Strait Album: “Holding My Own”
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Personnel: George Strait (vocals); Steve Gibson, David Anthony (acoustic guitar); Reggie Young, Rick McRae, Benny MacArthur (electric guitar); Buddy Emmons, Mike Daily (steel guitar); Johnny Gimble, Gene Elders (fiddle); Jim Horn (alto flute, saxophone); Floyd Domino, Ronnie Huckaby (piano); Joe Chemay, Terry Hale (bass); Larrie Londin, Mike Kennedy (drums); Curtis Young, Liana Manis (background vocals).
Track Listing :
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You're Right, I'm Wrong |
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Holding My Own |
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Gone As A Girl Can Get |
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So Much Like My Dad Video |
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Trains Make Me Lonesome |
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All Of Me (Loves All Of You) |
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Wonderland Of Love |
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| 8 |
Faults And All |
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| 9 |
It's Alright With Me |
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| 10 |
Here We Go Again |
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Album Information :
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UPC:008811053222
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Format:CD
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Type:Performer
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Genre:Country - Contemporary Country
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Artist:George Strait
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Producer:Jimmy Bowen; George Strait
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Label:MCA Records (USA)
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Distributed:Universal Distribution
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Release Date:2000/10/24
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Original Release Year:1992
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Discs:1
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Recording:Digital
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Mixing:Digital
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Mastering:Digital
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Length:30:33
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Mono / Stereo:Stereo
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Studio / Live:Studio
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
- Too bad that Pure Country bulldozed this one's potential
Like has been said before, it's unfortunate that this solid album immediately preceded George's most popular one, Pure. Only two songs were released from it. Several potential singles did not get the chance they deserved.
The first four songs are impressive. You're Right and Holding are great contrasts in tempo, with both containing great choruses and melodies. Gone As a Girl is about as catchy as a single can get, and So Much does a great job in lookng at a relationship from a different perspective. Other highlights include It's Alright With Me, which is a solid rocker, and I love the "Throw another log..." line. Wonderland is not bad, but a little too much fluff.
The weakest songs are probably Here We Go and All of Me. They are both missing the extra texture that other ballads of George have.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- MORE THEN HOLDING ITS OWN
I think "Holding My Own" is in the top tier of George CDs. "Gone As A Girl Can Get" and "Wonderland Of Love" Are country classics, and "Trains Make Me Lonesome" should be. It is one of the best written, clever GS songs of them all (Not quite "You Know Me Better Then That" or "Ocean Front Property", but not far behind). If you like GS, this should be in your collection. I know it came out the same year as "Pure Country" and right after "Chill Of An Early Fall", so it gets neglected, but it really does Hold Its Own, with those two masterpieces. Customer review - March 03, 1999
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- If you've never heard this one, you need to!
An often overlooked album because of the release of the Pure Country soundtrack a few months later, It deserves some more recognition. This is a great disc full of upbeat country tunes and cool ballads. Everything you'd expect from George Strait. - Holding My Own
The entire process was very professional. I ordered the CD on line, it was delivered a few days later. You can't beat it. Roy Levins (san antonio, Texas United States) - August 07, 2001
- Overlooked gem
Holding my own is one of Strait's best albums to date. It is one of his more overlooked albums and maybe not as popular. There may have only been two singles off of this but it deserved alot more radio airplay. It is a quite upbeat album to with songs like Your Right I'm Wrong, and Faults and all and so many more. Buy this it is a good listen. |
