If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home)

George Strait

About If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home)

"If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home)" is a song written by Blake Mevis and David Wills, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in January 1982 as the third and final single from his debut album Strait Country. It peaked at number 3 in the United States, while it was a number 2 in Canada.


Year:
1981
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Lately you've been showin' all the signs
Of a woman with someone else on her mind
It's not your fault
Some nights I've left you alone
And if you're thinking, you want a stranger
There's one coming home

[Chorus]
If you're thinking you want a stranger
I'll soon be there
You're gonna see a change in me
This time I swear
No more late nights
Comin' in at daylight
And no more doin' you wrong
And if you're thinking you want a stranger
There's one coming home

Bought you a silk gown and perfume today
Picked up some roses 
And champagne on the way
Oh I called to ask you
To put some soft music on
Cause if you're thinking, you want a stranger
There's one coming home

[Chorus]

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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: ALAN R. MEVIS, DAVID WILLS

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12 facts about this song

Artist Info
"If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home)" is a song by George Strait, a revered figure in country music often referred to as the "King of Country".
Album Placement
The track is part of George Strait's second studio album, "Strait from the Heart", which was released in 1982.
Success on Charts
It climbed up to the third position on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, demonstrating its widespread popularity.
Songwriters
The song was penned by famous songwriters Blake Mevis and David Wills.
Genre Classification
Classified under the Country and Western genre, this song showcases George Strait's signature traditional country sound.
Recording Location
The recording of the album, including this track, took place in Tennessee, which is known as the home of country music.
Noteworthy Performance
George Strait often performed this song during his early career, and it remains a favorite among fans.
Musical Style
The track exhibits the heart-touching storytelling style typical of country music, as well as George Strait's iconic style of delivering purely country songs with a slight pop sensibility.
Backing Musicians
The song features some of Nashville's top session musicians, who lent their talents to contribute to the overall sound of the track.
Legacy
"If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home)" helped establish George Strait as an authentic country artist and contributed to the trajectory of his successful career.
Genre Revival
The song is one of the many tracks by George Strait that contributed to the revival and preservation of traditional country music in the 1980s.
Emotional Narrative
Like many country songs, it tells a story filled with emotional depth, detailing the complexities of love and relationships.

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