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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.
Produced by Blake Mevis , Strait’s version embraces simplicity: acoustic guitar, steel guitar, and violin create a spacious and ethereal soundscape. The violin introduction, by Johnny Gimble , has become legendary. Strait’s calm and measured voice allows the story to breathe. Nothing is forced, everything is suggested, as if each note respects the silence that surrounds it.
