Fool Hearted Memory

George Strait

About Fool Hearted Memory

"Fool Hearted Memory" is a song written by Byron Hill and Blake Mevis, and recorded by American country music singer George Strait. The song was Strait's first number 1 single (Billboard Magazine, 1982). It was released in May 1982 as the first single from Strait's Strait from the Heart album, and was included in the soundtrack of the feature film "The Soldier" on Embassy Films. The song won an ASCAP Award for being among the most performed country songs of 1982.


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1982
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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 forgetting but he knows that it's no use

He's got a fool hearted memory
That won't let him see
That she walked out the door
He's got a fool hearted memory
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

He's got a fool hearted memory
That won't let him see
That she walked out the door
He's got a fool hearted memory
He sits patiently
Here every night so it can fool him more

He's got a fool hearted memory
That won't let him see
That she walked out the door
He's got a fool hearted memory
He sits patiently
Here every night so it can fool him more

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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: BLAKE MEVIS, BYRON HILL

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Fool Hearted Memory" is a classic country music track.
Artistry
The song was performed by the iconic American country singer George Strait.
Release Year
Released on April 23, 1982, "Fool Hearted Memory" debuted more than three decades ago.
Album Association
The track is a part of George Strait's second studio album, "Strait from the Heart."
Record Label
"Fool Hearted Memory" was released under MCA Nashville, an American country music record label.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by reputable songwriters Byron Hill and Blake Mevis.
Chart Performance
"Fool Hearted Memory" was George Strait's first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Movie Connection
The song was featured in the 1982 film "The Soldier."
Accolade
The single helped set the direction for George Strait's career and was instrumental in shaping the form of the modern country genre.
Singularity
It was the first of 60 number one hit songs by George Strait, marking the beginning of an incredibly successful career.
Other Performances
Over the years, this song has been covered by various artists in the country music industry.
Duration
The original song has a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
Music Video
Unlike many modern songs, "Fool Hearted Memory" was released without an official music video.

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