Unforgettable: The Story Behind George Strait's 'Amarillo by Morning
George Strait's hit song "Amarillo by Morning" is a classic country tune that was originally recorded by Terry Stafford in 1973. However, it was George Strait's rendition of the song in 1982 that truly brought it into the mainstream. The track was featured on his album "Strait from the Heart" and later released as a single in January 1983. Despite its popularity, "Amarillo by Morning" peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in April of that year, making it one of Strait's few singles to miss the top spot. While George Strait has had an impressive 44 No. 1 hits on the same chart, "Amarillo by Morning" remains one of his signature songs that never reached the No. 1 position.