George Strait Album: “Strait From the Heart”

Strait from the heart is a classic, this I think personally is the album the boasted George Straits country music career. It contains some of his greatest songs ever. Amarillo by morning is even on this one which is a classic. A fire I cant put out is on it. And it contains his first number one hit Fool hearted memory. Marina del ray is one of the other reasons why to buy it. The real stealer here may not be the classics it may be the album songs really, if you love George Strait music then you will really love Honky tonk crazy, and a song which could have easily been a hit The only thing I have left also own one the rare self written songs that George Strait wrote himself I cant see texas from here, and own not to familar classics like Lover in disguise, and Heartbroke. Every song on the album could have been country hits. If you had to pick one weak song on the album you could pick Steal of the night its not bad or anything its catchy but its not a usual George Strait song. All I can say is the whole album is a masterpiece of George Straits music career it would be impossible for a George Strait lover of music to miss this one.

THIS CD IS MY FAVORITE OF ALL GEORGE STRAIT CD'S THAT HAVE COME OUT IT CONTAINS SOME OF THE BEST GEORGE STRAIT SONGS EVER MADE SUCH AS AMARILLO BY MORNING, A FIRE I CANT PUT OUT, AND I HAVE A FEW FAVORITE SONGS THAT NEVER MADE IT BIG SUCH AS LOVER IN DISGUISE, HONKY TONK CRAZY, AND THE ONLY THING I HAVE LEFT. THIS IS A CD WHICH YOU WILL LOVE AND EVERY SONG GETS YOU MOVING AND YOU W0NT FALL ASLEEP WITH THIS CD BECAUSE YOU WILL JUST WANT TO DANCE WHEN YOU HEAR IT I LOVE EVERY SONG ON THIS CD I LOVED THIS AS A RECORD IN 1982 AND STILL LOVE IT TODAY.

A early release from the well known country cowboy. This is his very early days just getting in the Nashville buisness. Very listenable all the way through no drag songs at all every song is upbeat and really with it. Although I do believe this is before Mr Strait started really having a hand in what he sings here. If George Strait had the choice do we all think he would record a song like Lover in Disguise today now that he gets to choose his music today? Also remember this is during the popular days of crossover country where the music was really losing its mark and heart. Standouts are some of his most popular songs ever like Fool Hearted memory, Marina del Ray, and Amarillo by morning, and A Fire I can't put out. The rest of the album looks like crossover attempt music but still very good like The Only thing I have left, and Honky Tonk Crazy. Another goodie is his only written song on a true album called I can't see texas from here that is a great song. Many great songs buy it and enjoy.

The second album from George Strait makes him the ledgend that he is. With the CLASSICS such as Amarillo by Morning, Fool Hearted Memory, and Marina Del Ray it is sure to become a favorite but the best may be the exceptional album cuts. Any fan of his will love such selections as Honkey Tonk Crazy and The Only Thing That I Have Left (my personal favorite George Strait song). This is definately a cd that i ALWAYS leave in my car because i never get tired of it.

...you simply must own this album. Like many people, the first time I heard of George Strait was when I heard "Amarillo By Morning" on the radio. It's off this album which I immediately ran out and bought. This is a record anyone that calls themselves a George Strait fan should own. It's great! I see singles up there, so I'll review a couple of lesser known songs I love.

"Honky Tonk Crazy" is a great song about a guy who just needs a night out. It's been a rough day, and he's letting the honky-tonk carry it away. I've been there.

"Marina Del Rey" is a fabulous song about a summer love. I think it deserves a lot more attention than it gets. It's not George's most country song...it actually has a little pop feel. I love it, though.

I hope you love this record as much as I do.