I Gotta Get to You

George Strait

About I Gotta Get to You

"Gotta Get to You" is a song written Blaine Larsen, Jim Lauderdale and Jimmy Ritchey, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in February 2010 as the 90th single of his career, as well as the third single from his album Twang. The single debuted at #57 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts for the week of January 16, 2010, at the time his previous single, "Twang," was still on the charts.


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2009
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I gotta get to you 'cause you're sure been getting to me
Gotta find a way to get to your heart to sweep you off your feet
I'll wrap you up in my love, cover you with kisses so sweet
I gotta get to you 'cause you're sure been getting to me

I'll win you over, over and over again
I'm getting closer, closer than I've ever been

I gotta get to you 'cause you're sure been getting to me
Gotta find a way to get to your heart to sweep you off your feet
I'll wrap you up in my love, cover you with kisses so sweet
I gotta get to you 'cause you're sure been getting to me

I'll keep on trying, trying and I'll never give up
I would be lying if I said we were close enough

I gotta get to you 'cause you've sure been getting to me
Gotta find a way to get to your heart to sweep you off your feet
I'll wrap you up in my love, cover you with kisses so sweet
I gotta get to you 'cause you're sure been getting
Gotta get to you 'cause you're sure been getting
Gotta get to you 'cause you're sure been getting to me

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George Strait

George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional Country music. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 59 number-one hit singles as of 2012. more »

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Written by: Blaine Peterson, James Russell Lauderdale, Jimmy Richey

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, ME GUSTA MUSIC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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13 facts about this song

Artist Background
"I Gotta Get to You" is performed by George Strait, a renowned country music artist known for his neotraditionalist style. Strait is often referred to as the "King of Country" and is known for reviving interest in the genre during the 1980s.
Song Release Date
"I Gotta Get to You" was released on August 31, 2009. It was the lead single for George Strait's album "Twang".
Album Background
"Twang" was Strait's 26th studio album and his 38th album overall.
Chart Performance
"I Gotta Get to You" performed well on U.S. country charts, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2010.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Jim Lauderdale, Jimmy Ritchey, and Blaine Larsen.
Music Video
The music video for "I Gotta Get to You" was directed by Trey Fanjoy and features George Strait performing the song in a bar setting.
Tour Performance
"I Gotta Get to You" was a popular choice in Strait's live sets during his tours following the song's release.
Song Style and Lyrics
The song is classic George Strait, featuring his strong country vocals, a catchy tune, and relatable lyrics about a man unable to resist the pull of a woman he's attracted to.
Accolades
Though the song didn't win any awards, it was generally well received by country music critics and fans.
Song Duration
The duration of "I Gotta Get to You" is 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
Featured Instruments
Key instruments featured in the song include acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, and drums.
Record Label
"I Gotta Get to You" was released under the MCA Nashville label.
Production Details
This song, like many of Strait's records, was produced by Tony Brown.

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