George Strait – Fool Hearted Memory
“Fool Hearted Memory” is a country song written by Byron Hill and Blake Mevis, and recorded by American country music singer George Strait. It was the title track of Strait’s second studio album, Strait from the Heart, released in 1982. The song was Strait’s first number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, and it helped to establish him as a rising star in the country music genre.
Background and composition
“Fool Hearted Memory” is a classic country ballad about a man who is haunted by the memories of his lost love. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they perfectly capture the pain and heartache of lost love. The song’s melody is also beautiful and haunting, and it perfectly complements the lyrics.
Recording and production
“Fool Hearted Memory” was recorded in 1981 at the Music City Hall studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Blake Mevis.
The recording features Strait’s rich and expressive vocals. Strait’s vocals are perfectly suited to the song’s emotional content, and he delivers the lyrics with a sincerity and conviction that is both moving and believable. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a gentle acoustic guitar accompaniment that provides a perfect backdrop for Strait’s vocals.
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“Fool Hearted Memory” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Byron Hill and Blake Mevis.
- It was released in 1982 as the title track of Strait’s second studio album, Strait from the Heart.
- The song was Strait’s first number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- “Fool Hearted Memory” has been covered by many artists, including Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, and Brad Paisley.