“Fool Hearted Memory” is George Strait’s first number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It topped the chart in 1982, marking his breakthrough success in the country music industry.
In 1982, George Strait released “Fool Hearted Memory”, a song that would change his life forever. The song was written by Byron Hill and Blake Mevis and was Strait’s first number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It launched his career and paved the way for his future success in the country music industry.
The song tells the story of a man who is trying to move on from a failed relationship, but can’t seem to forget about his former love. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and Strait’s smooth vocals bring the emotions of the song to life.
The success of “Fool Hearted Memory” was a turning point in Strait’s career. It proved that he had what it takes to make it in the competitive world of country music. The song stayed at number one on the Billboard chart for two weeks and helped his debut album, “Strait Country”, become a commercial success.
Strait’s unique blend of traditional country music and honky-tonk sound resonated with audiences, and he soon became one of the most successful country artists of all time. He has since released over 30 studio albums, 33 of which have reached platinum or multi-platinum status. He has also won numerous awards, including 22 Academy of Country Music Awards and 19 Country Music Association Awards.
In conclusion, “Fool Hearted Memory” is a song that launched George Strait’s career and helped him become a legend in the country music industry. Its success paved the way for his future hits and proved that he had what it takes to make it in the competitive world of country music. Even today, the song remains a classic and is a testament to Strait’s enduring talent and influence.
“Fool Hearted Memory” Single by George Strait
from the album Strait from the Heart
B-side “The Steal of the Night”
Released: May 27, 1982
Recorded: September 9, 1981
Genre: Country
Length: 2:40 (album version)
2:12 (single edit)
Label:: MCA
Songwriters: Byron Hill/ Blake Mevis
Producer: Blake Mevis
Lyrics
Nickels and dimes, memories and wines – she’s on his mind once again.
The same old stool, the same old fool; played by the rules, but didn’t win.
There’s an old love in his heart that he can’t lose.
He tried forgettin’, but he knows that it’s no use.
He’s got a fool hearted memory.
It won’t let him see that she walked out the door.
He’s got a fool hearted memory,
And he sits patiently here every night so it can fool him more.
She was his girl, his only whirl, that string of pearls that slipped away.
A thousand dimes, a thousand times – he doesn’t mind what they say.
He fills the jukebox, and plays the same old song.
He fills his glass, and then he turns her memory on.
But it’s a fool hearted memory.
It won’t let him see that she walked out the door.
He’s got a fool hearted memory.
And he sits patiently here every night so it can fool him more.
He’s got a fool hearted memory.
It won’t let him see that she walked out the door.
He’s got a fool hearted memory.
And he sits patiently here every night so it can fool him more.
