George Strait – The Chair
“The Chair” is a country song written by Hank Cochran and Dean Dillon and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in August 1985 as the first single from Strait’s album Something Special. The song reached number one on the country music charts in both the United States and Canada in 1985. The song was named by CMT as one of the Top 100 country songs of all time, posting at number 24 on that list.
Background and composition
“The Chair” was written by Hank Cochran and Dean Dillon in 1985. The song is a haunting ballad about a man who is sentenced to death by electric chair. The song’s lyrics are powerful and moving, and they paint a vivid picture of the man’s fear and despair.
Recording and production
“The Chair” was recorded in 1985 at the MCA Records Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by George Strait and Jimmy Bowen.
The recording features Strait’s vocals accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar arrangement. Strait’s vocals are strong and emotive, and they perfectly convey the song’s dark and heavy subject matter.
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“The Chair” 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 Hank Cochran and Dean Dillon in 1985.
- It was released in August 1985 as the first single from Strait’s album Something Special.
- The song reached number one on the country music charts in both the United States and Canada in 1985.
- “The Chair” has been covered by many artists, including Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, and Brad Paisley.