Studio Album · No. 11
Cold Beer Conversation Songwriting Credits by George Strait
Produced by George Strait, Chuck Ainlay · Engineered by Chuck Ainlay, Brandon Schexnayder
Holds writing credit on 3 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 3 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether George Strait carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Cold Beer Conversation continues the late writing turn George Strait began on Twang: he co-wrote four of its thirteen tracks, with his son Bubba Strait, Dean Dillon, and Keith Gattis. He still hands most of the album to others, including newer writers like Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, so the song-picker remains the dominant mode even as his own credits keep appearing.
Cold Beer Conversation is the twenty-eighth studio album by George Strait, released in 2015 on MCA Nashville and his first produced with longtime engineer Chuck Ainlay rather than Tony Brown. It arrived after his farewell touring and reached the top of the country chart. Strait co-wrote four of the thirteen tracks, including the single 'Let It Go,' working with his son Bubba Strait, Dean Dillon, and Keith Gattis. The remaining songs came from writers like Jamey Johnson, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally. The album kept his late-career writing turn going while leaving most of the work to others.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It Was Love
|
Keith Gattis | Keith Gattis | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Cold Beer Conversation
|
Al AndersonBen HayslipJimmy Yeary | Al AndersonBen HayslipJimmy Yeary | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Let It Go
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|
George StraitBubba StraitKeith Gattis | George Harvey StraitBubba StraitKeith Gattis | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Goin' Goin' Gone
|
Wyatt EarpKeith Gattis | Wyatt EarpKeith Gattis | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Something Going Down
|
Jamey JohnsonTom Shapiro | Jamey JohnsonTom Shapiro | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Take Me to Texas
|
Brandy ClarkShane McAnally | Brandy ClarkShane McAnally | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
It Takes All Kinds
|
George StraitBubba StraitBob ReganWil Nance | George Harvey StraitBubba StraitBob ReganWil Nance | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Stop and Drink
|
Dale DodsonTroy Jones | Dale DodsonTroy Jones | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Everything I See
|
George StraitBubba StraitDean DillonKeith Gattis | George Harvey StraitBubba StraitDean DillonKeith Gattis | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Rock Paper Scissors
|
Casey BeathardMonty CriswellBubba Strait | Casey BeathardMonty CriswellBubba Strait | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Wish You Well
|
Clint DanielsJeff HydeBrice Long | Clint DanielsJeff HydeBrice Long | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Cheaper Than a Shrink
|
Bill AndersonBuddy CannonDoug Johnson | Bill AndersonBuddy CannonDoug Johnson | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Even When I Can't Feel It
|
Dean DillonBen HayslipLee Thomas Miller | Dean DillonBen HayslipLee Thomas Miller | George StraitChuck Ainlay | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |