It’s hard to believe this song came out over 40 years ago… It remains one of the best songs in history.

Surprisingly,  George Strait  didn’t write  “Amarillo by Morning .” The song was penned in 1973 by  Terry Stafford  and  Paul Fraser , inspired by the demanding life of rodeo and the sacrifices it requires. But when Strait took it on, everything fell into place. His image as a modern cowboy, his connection to the rodeo world, and his understated performance gave the song a rare, almost palpable authenticity.