Studio Album · No. 2
Strait from the Heart Songwriting Credits by George Strait
Produced by Blake Mevis · Engineered by Bill Harris
Holds writing credit on 1 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether George Strait carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Strait from the Heart holds one of George Strait's earliest writing credits: 'I Can't See Texas from Here' is the only track he wrote, on a record otherwise stocked with outside material. The signature recording here, 'Amarillo by Morning,' came from Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser, underlining the model where Strait's pen is the exception and the song is borrowed.
Strait from the Heart is the second studio album by George Strait, released in 1982 on MCA Records and again produced by Blake Mevis. It broadened his audience while holding to the traditional country sound of his debut, and it carried his first chart-topping single in 'Fool Hearted Memory.' The album also delivered 'Amarillo by Morning,' a Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser song that became one of Strait's signature recordings despite never reaching number one. Strait wrote just one of the ten tracks, 'I Can't See Texas from Here,' a rare early credit on a record otherwise built from outside songs. It was later certified platinum.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fool Hearted Memory
#1
|
Byron HillBlake Mevis | Byron HillBlake Mevis | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Honky Tonk Crazy
|
Dean DillonFrank Dycus | Dean DillonFrank Dycus | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
The Only Thing I Have Left
|
Clay Blaker | Clay Blaker | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
The Steal of the Night
|
Blake MevisBill ShoreDavid Wills | Blake MevisBill ShoreDavid Wills | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
I Can't See Texas from Here
|
George Strait | George Harvey Strait | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Marina del Rey
|
Dean DillonFrank Dycus | Dean DillonFrank Dycus | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Lover in Disguise
|
Blake MevisJim Dowell | Blake MevisJim Dowell | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Heartbroke
|
Guy Clark | Guy Clark | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Amarillo by Morning
#4
|
Terry StaffordPaul Fraser | Terry StaffordPaul Fraser | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
A Fire I Can't Put Out
|
Darryl Staedtler | Darryl Staedtler | Blake Mevis | George Strait (Lead Vocals) |