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George Strait has amassed so many charting singles that his record company has nearly run out of compilation titles. Now, fresh from Straits 2007 CMA Album of the Year Award (for It Just Comes Natural), here comes 22 More Hits, a collection of singles that stopped short of number one but which built his career. "The Fireman," "When Did You Stop Loving Me," and "Lovebug" are fine reminders of his bar-stool-hugging days, when Strait spoke the honky-tonk gospel in a flat Texas drawl. That, of course, was before he waved goodbye to George Jones and Buck Owens (let alone western-swing master Bob Wills) and shaved off most of his rough edges for overwhelmingly smooth, mid-tempo fare like "How Bout Them Cowgirls." An appreciative nod to females everywhere, if not all the girls hes loved before, its a perfect example of how Strait, the consummate country crooner, can elevate average material to glory. But its also an indication of just how perilously close he could come to being the Julio Iglesias of Nashville if he doesnt watch it. Spin a song like "If Youre Thinking You Want a Stranger (Theres One Coming Home)" and youll remember when Strait could be downright--gasp--dangerous! --Alanna Nash
Customer Reviews
George Strait Fan!
Rating: 5
If you love George Strait or Country music, this is for you. The songs are great!!!
Love George Strait
Rating: 5
I love George Strait, quick delivery at below in store prices, and no trudging through the snow to shop!!!
Very Good
Rating: 5
Always love anything George Strait and Alan Jackson do.....Wish they had more concerts in the S.F. Bay Area....Fan always.....
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