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

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A song written elsewhere, but perfectly inhabited.

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.

A minimalist arrangement serving the emotion

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