Royce Porter – Country Universe

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “What’s Going On in Your World”

October 2, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 3

He’s a pretty great country singer, too.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “Ocean Front Property”

April 15, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

George Strait reaches his first commercial peak.

Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: George Strait, “It Ain’t Cool to Be Crazy About You”

March 19, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 4

George Strait’s adept phrasing skills make this ballad soar.

The Best Singles of 1991, Part One: #40-#21

January 9, 2017 Kevin John Coyne 1

The first half of our Best Singles of 1991 list showcases the wide array of young talent that dominated the country music scene in the early nineties.

Retro Single Review: George Strait, "Ocean Front Property"

March 27, 2012 Ben Foster 10

1986 | #1

Subtly clever, yet deceptively simple, with a strong undercurrent of heartache. In other words… classic Strait.