CountryFan 9:18 am. I like Ronnie Dunns recent cover as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CQJyrin_Wk, Crater While both Dolly Parton and George Strait have had highly successful careers that have produced an extraordinary number of hits, it is hard to definitively say which artist has more hits. Due to his Father being in the Air Force, he moved around a lot as a kid. The song only peaked at No. Back in the old honky-tonks around South and Central Texas, it was one of our. Ill never forget the first time I heard this song on the radio. Billy Curringtons first hit song was Walk a Little Straighter, which released in 2003 and reached No. Albright, Max. Amarillo By Morning has only grown better and more important over time. D A Amarillo by morning, G A D Amarillo I'll be there. One of those beautiful songs that made me love country music and persuaded me to create my blog Country Music France. Alan Jackson is another that sometimes forgets to play his guitar. Truth is a lot of those listsespecially radio listsare just randomly generated until you get to the Top 50 or so. In doing so some of those legends will gain, namely Conway Twitty with I Couldnt See You Leavin from 1991. Today, Amarillo by Morning is one of the most frequently covered George Strait songs. Which is really bizarre, considering it may. He was cured! He later admitted that he actually had no idea what he was singing. Notice the S-Y-D in the title. Before George Strait went into the studio with the song, Chris LeDoux also covered Amarillo By Morning in 1975 as he was making big strides on the rodeo circuit as an independent artist. Michelob commercials generated hits for Eric Clapton, Genesis and Steve Winwood in the '80s, even as some of these rockers were fighting alcoholism. Three years later, he exchanged soundtracks with Kelly Schoppa in Houston. It was covered in 1983 by George Strait. Chris LeDoux recorded Amarillo by Morning 2+ years before George Strait. [19] Brazilian singer Z Ramalho also recorded the song, with different lyrics. George Strait -- "Amarillo By Morning" Yes, really. 1 was Twang in 2009. Simultaneously, Terry Stafford also happened to be writing a movie score with fellow songwriter Paul Fraser. January 17, 2023 @ C G7 F G7 C. Amarillo by morning Amarillo I'll be there. January 16, 2023 @ Stafford conveyed the concept and title he pulled from a FedEx commercial to Paul Fraser over the phone and by the next morning Paul had written the song. Stations also inflated the amount of airplay some songs received or assigned higher positions on their numerical chart in return for some type of consideration. the third verse says it all, with its upbeat bounce: he is excited. Terry Stafford passed away in Amarillo due to liver failure on March 17, 1996. I was surprised that, per Wikipedia, it only made it to #4 in Billboard in 1982. Which medication is used as the first line agent for treating spasticity? 4:07 pm. [6][7] The single was released August 2, 1973, by Atlantic Records with the master number 26867. 1.1M views 11 years ago Chris LeDoux recorded Amarillo by Morning 2+ years before George Strait. With so many new records released each week it was another way to gauge which ones might have the most potential. Lost my wife and a girlfriend somewhere along the way. Some huge country hits in the late 60s registered lesser Cashbox chart performances when their labels or management failed to pay up. The city features many attractions for both locals and visitors, including the Texas Air & Space Museum, Amarillo Zoo, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Plemons-Hague Historic District, and the Cadillac Ranch. Her presence in the music world has also helped her create a strong presence in the pop culture world. Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is about their founding member Syd Barrett, who became an acid casualty. The single entered the Billboard Country chart February 12, 1983, peaking at #4. AMARILLO, Texas ( KAMR/KCIT) - Whether or not you're headed up from San Antone with everything, or just what you've got on - if you lost your saddle in Houston and broke your leg in Santa . But the songs backstory is rather an interesting one. Howard David: The Duke of Everything January 14, 2023 @ Aspiring artists have also offered their take on the tune . This chart-topping hit was written by Shane Minor and Wil Nance and was part of the album, Billy Currington. He was actually famous for his Elvis Presley sound-alike vocal ability. Bob Dylan's original version of "Mr. Tambourine Man," released on his album Bringing It All Back Home, has no tambourine, just guitars and harmonica. Furthermore, its estimated that Happy Birthday To You is actually sung around the world more than any other song!. Strait does, occasionally, strum the guitar. 11:27 am. He expresses his longing for the past, when things were simpler, and for his home in Amarillo. The Team Up That Brought The Most Classic Song in History Written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser, "Amarillo By Morning" tells the tale of a rodeo cowboy and his life on the road.. "They took my saddle in Houston, broke my leg in Santa Fe. January 17, 2023 @ Including his version of Merle Haggards Our Paths May Never Cross, one of my ultimate favorites from Straits catalog. He goes on to say that the "simple arrangement and understated delivery are the defining elements of just about every Strait record since."[16]. The music and the way he sings it is just awesome! George Strait has achieved a total of 61 No. I knew that it did not make it to #1, but I thought it made, it to #2. January 17, 2023 @ Since then, the signature song became one of the best George Strait songs. Stafford then continued to record more songs, however, they did not chart as great as that of Suspicion. Luckily, in 1973, he releasedAmarillo By Morning which significantlyplaced on the charts. ", "CMT.com: Shows: The Greatest: 100 Greatest Songs - Show 1 (Songs 100-76) [TV-PG]: Countdown", "Paisley, Underwood skewer ACA with 'Obamacare By Morning' spoof", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amarillo_by_Morning_(song)&oldid=1131772224, Jack Clement Recording Studio, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 17:59. The week that it peaked at number four the #3 song in Billboard was American Made by the Oak Ridge Boys (slipping from #1 the previous week) The #2 record was Shelly Wests career solo hit Jose Cuervo and the top song for that week was Reba McEntires second #1 hit Youre The First Time Ive Thought About Leaving. Hot on Georges heels were future #1 hits Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Love by B.J. Its a question that could be asked about many legacy performers: For someone like myself, who sort of recognizes the name and a few songs, would you recommend exploring each album chronologically from 82, or should I familiarize myself with the hits first and pick and choose from there deep tracks I see other fans consistently mentioning? Prior to singing, Erdene made a confession that would put his performance under a whole new lens. Several cover versions have since been made. The single "Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose" had been previously released as an A-side 45 (Atlantic Master 26868; June 7, 1973), but due to the success of "Amarillo by Morning", the single was re-released October 4, 1973, as the A-side (Atlantic Master 26867-1 stereo and Atlantic Master 26867-2 mono), with "Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose" on the B-side. All the other big artists of the time period, Twitty, Haggard, Milsap etc, utilized Cash Box. It was covered by [CMH Studio Artists], Joe Alfano, Mark Thornton, The Light Crust Doughboys and other artists. The single \"Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose\" had been previously released as an A-side 45 (Atlantic Master 26868; June 7, 1973), but due to the success of \"Amarillo by Morning\", the single was re-released October 4, 1973, as the A-side (Atlantic Master 26867-1 stereo and Atlantic Master 26867-2 mono), with \"Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose\" on the B-side. For his moment, Leatherwood chose to sing George Strait 's "Amarillo by Morning.". 2) Amarillo is a good meeting point between Denver, OK city, ABQ, and DFW, so it. 1 hits? January 15, 2023 @ He had not yet become the legendary artist that he is today. I like the crying steel guitar in Terry Staffords version, and the imperfections of Chris LeDouxs. It peaked at #31 on the Billboard country chart, which showed the songs promise, but didnt spoil it as something someone else could record later. But the criteria to be a reporting radio station was that the station just had to subscribe to The Gavin Report. That made chart manipulation less likely. . I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me. I grew up and lived in Texas all my life, and Ive heard a lot of country music! Did dire straits ever have a number one hit? Im always looking for a good story but 2022 was a slow year for songs. Genre Country Comment by Jeremy Blanton. I understand that Cash Box was a big publication back in the day, but ask Sammy Saddler how he feels about it. It was also nominated for CMA Song of the Year in 1987, and a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance. Twitty only had two No. It peaked at #4 on the Country charts and was named the 12th best country song of all-time by CMT. Watch This Mongolian Singer Win Everyone's Heart with Incredible George Strait Cover. After scoring his first Top 10 hit with "Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)," Rodriguez minted consecutive #1's with "You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)," "Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico," and "That's the Way Love Goes.". Yes, Dire Straits had a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: Money for Nothing. And there were a lot of stations in smaller cities that were reporters. David B Amarillo By Morning Written by Paul Alexander Fraser, Terry Stafford Key: D A Bb B C (one step down) C# (half step down) D (original key) Eb (half step up) E (one step up) F F# G G# D F#m Amarillo By Morning, G D Up from San Antone. A few other country standards were answers to TV commercials: Buck Owens 1960s hit Ive Got a Tiger by the Tail was a reference to a then ubiquitous advertising campaign for Essothe predecessor to Exxongas that featured a cartoon tiger and whose tag line was Put a tiger in your tank. Merle Haggards Little Ol Wine Drinker, Me was based on a commercial for a wine called Italian Swiss Colony, based in California, which featured a gnomish character who referred to himself as Little ol winemaker, me.. Well, Ill be looking for eight when they pull that gate. LeDoux was Born in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1948. The original singer of Amarillo by Morning was country music legend George Strait. alone, yes. One of George Strait's most famous songs, "Amarillo By Morning" first appears on one of his first albums, Strait from the Heart, and then reappears shortly after on his Greatest Hits album released in 1985. George Strait - Amarillo By Morning (Official Music Video) George Strait 1.02M subscribers 36M views 9 years ago #Remastered REMASTERED IN HD! Creigh Gordon F#m Everything that I've Got, G A7 Is just what I've got on. The rodeo songs that Strait picked can be applied in more than just a rodeo setting Like a metaphor. 1 hits to his tally. January 14, 2023 @ "Womanizer" was Britney Spears' comeback song, going to #1 about 10 months after she was institutionalized to get treatment for addictions and mental health issues. When radio stations that had added the song immediately after its release began to drop it from their current list the song lost stations and it slipped out of the Billboard top ten down to #14. It happened to be on in the car one day when I got in. David B Hes not the icon that George Strait is, but hes about as close as anyone can get. 1 in Cash Box alone Shes Got A Single Thing in Mind (89) and Crazy in Love (90) and both of them went to No. January 14, 2023 @ Tune in below for George Straits rendition of Amarillo by Morning, and get ready to be blown away. January 15, 2023 @ Stafford was also known for his Elvis Presley sound-alike voice. George Strait is the King of country for a reason! 7:21 am. I ain't rich, but Lord I'm free. It is track number 9 in the album Strait From The Heart. The answer to this question changes over time and cannot be definitively named as the most successful due to its subjective nature. The smaller country stations usually had larger playlists of current songs so they exposed more new music. Str8aitFan With his fourth wife Lyndia, Shafer wrote the smirking All My Exs Live in Texas, which Strait recorded for Ocean Front Property and took to Number One in 1987. Amarillo by Morning was also nominated for the Academy of Country Musics Single of the Year award in 1983 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2019. Youre not going to find a bad album from him, nor one that blows everything else out of the water, though some of his late 90s into his 2000 stuff does have some soft patches. 11:00 am. Amarillo by Morning is a country music song chosen as one of the top 100 Western Songs of all time by The Western Writers of America. These songs are definitely reasons he is the King of Country! "Amarillo by Morning" is a country music song by George Strait. For most of its history, Amarillo has been famous for only one kind of food: beef. Here is the original single version. Strong competition that week. Erdene performed "Amarillo by Morning" for his audition on Mongolia's Got Talent, and won the judges over with that performance. The man with 60 No. It has become one of country music's most recognizable anthems and propelled George Strait to stardom. He earned a Rodeo Scholarship to Casper College in Wyoming where as a Junior he won the Intercollegiate National Bareback Riding Championship. But on the other side of the coin that generation never utilized Gavin. In addition, he co-penned the song with a friend and fellow songwriter Paul Fraser. Im having definite deja vu here. 1970. CANYON Metropolitan Opera performer Hugo Vera will headline a fundraising gala for West Texas A&M University Opera. The twenty-first season of the American reality television series The Voice premiered on September 20, 2021, on NBC. George Strait also has had a successful career that began in the early 1980s. But in the mid-2000s, the Sedaka song, first made into a hit by English singer Tony Christie in 1971, was capturing the imagination of the British public as . Amarillo By Morning, George Strait, Paul Fraser, Terry Stafford, David B The one time I got to see him, live, was during a stretch when he had injured his arm and was forced to perform without a guitar strapped on his neck for a prop. As opposed to the steel guitar and fiddle Strait used for the song, Ledoux's version included the harmonica, keyboard, drums and bass guitar. 1 hits. 1:04 pm, marcel And then there are the restaurants. I also jokingly thought to myself when I started looking at the list (in order from bottom to top) let me guess the top 10 will be all black singers and whaddaya know I was right! / Line ID 0840450211. 1:38 am. This junk some people call country now days, is plain crap! G A But I'll be looking for eight when they pull gate, D F#m G And I hope that judge ain't blind. In addition to George Strait, rodeo champion Chris LeDoux also recorded the song in 1975 on his album Life as a Rodeo Man, Asleep at the Wheel, and John Arthur Martinez on his album Lone Starry Night in 2004. Answer (1 of 2): Hi! Granted a #2 record in another trade magazine that ranked #1 in Cashbox is possible as the reporting panel of radio stations to each trade magazine is generally not exactly the same. This staggering sum of money makes it the most commercially successful song of all time. It became one of Straits most popular singles, peaking at No. It has become one of country music's most recognizable anthems and propelled George Strait to stardom. Flippo, Chet, and Country Music Television Network. I am not sure why the Strait team does recognize that. Did You Know That Sylvias Mother By Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Was Based on a True Story? He's the reigning King, man," Leatherwood told coach Blake . 2:31 pm. 1 Position, Treasuring Time With Loved Ones in Kathy Matteas Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses, Faith, Hope, and Trust: Anne Murrays Put Your Hand in the Hand. 8:47 am. January 17, 2023 @ What year did Amarillo by morning come out? But the question you ask is akin to asking, Does Chet Atkins ever sing? Jones was much more the guitarist than Strait has ever thought about being; to the point that I have witnessed Jones adjust his capo MID-SONG in order to strum in the correct key after a bridge. However all trade charts had various issues until electronic monitoring of songs played on the radio came into use by 1990. January 14, 2023 @ CountryFan 8:39 pm. Kanenrake According to various reports, the song has accumulated well over $50 million in royalties since its publication in 1935. The song has appeared in several lists of the best country songs. And, I think [producer] Blake . Stafford called Fraser and told him about his new idea. January 17, 2023 @ January 14, 2023 @ But feeling inspired by the idea, Paul Fraser sat down at his kitchen table that night, and basically wrote out Amarillo By Morning in about an hour. Mark Chesnutt Longs For His Former Lover in I Just Wanted You To Know. But its was George Straits decidedly neotraditional version that became the definitive one, with the fiddle start off and the mournful fiddle ending, and George Strait communicating the lonesomeness and despondency the song looks to capture perfectly. To be released on March 3rd via Hargrove Records in conjunction with Thirty Tigers, this highly . With its infectious melody and memorable lyrics, Shape of You has earned its place as one of the most successful singles of the 21st century, and its popularity continues to grow. Bill Gavin was a man of high integrity well respected by the broadcast industry. Amarillo By Morning has become one of country musics most recognizable anthems, and it has helped propel George Strait to stardom. Many love to chide George Strait for not writing many of his signature songs, but Amarillo By Morning in many ways proves Straits worth. He also produced Terry Stafford's version in the '70s. He grew up in a rural area in Hollis in Oklahoma. Johnny Rodriguez became country music's first major Hispanic star, helping to open the door . Elvis, Little Richard and Cheryl Cole have all sung about Teddy Bears, but there is also a terrifying Teddy song from 1932 and a touching trucker Teddy tune from 1976. Luckyoldsun D I'll be buckin it to A county G fair. Lost my wife AND a girlfriend somewhere along the way is one of the best lines ever. This is definitely his top song far as singles go. 7:36 am. The word Amarillo means yellow in Spanish and this is reflective of his feelings of being caught between the sunny memories of his past and the dark realities of his future. The songs popularity has maintained through the decades and has been covered by several other famous artists, including Brad Paisley, Vince Gill and Alabama. And I hope that judge aint blind. Notes say that Stafford created the song after playing with his band at a rodeo in San Antonio, Texas, and then driving back to his home in Amarillo, Texas. 1 singles, George Strait has also had 22 other songs that have charted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country chart. It became Strait's signature song. The song that has made the most money is one of the most frequently asked questions in the music industry. Lost my wife and a girlfriend somewhere along the way. REMASTERED IN HD!Purchase George Straits latest music: http://umgn.us/georgestraitpurchaseStream the latest from George Strait: http://umgn.us/georgestraitstreamSign up to receive email updates from George Strait: http://umgn.us/georgestraitupdatesWebsite: http://www.georgestrait.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgestraitTwitter: https://twitter.com/georgestraitMusic video by George Strait performing Amarillo By Morning. The title of the film is a reference to one of the nicknames of the town of Amarillo for their nuclear weapon facilities. Theres nothing wrong with a guitar as a prop to complete the stage image of a country star, any more than theres anything wrong with a hat or boots. Needing the steady money and tired of long road tours, Fraser took the job and teamed up with Stafford to write songs. I have a friend who had to drive several hours through the night to get to Amarillo by morning and unfortunately he was driving a drunk lady who kept singing the chorus over and over. The album had already births Straits first ever #1 song in Fool Hearted Memory, and he would score another #1 with the fourth single from the album A Fire I Cant Put Out. Amarillo By Morning was a hit as well, but surprisingly, it wasnt one of Straits record number of #1s. I had a whole paragraph here about George Straits #1s and how theyre tabulated, and I took it out because its just too complicated and bogged the story. However, it is generally accepted that the song that has made the most money is Happy Birthday To You by The Hill Sisters. Id say its a song that no one can mess up, but I did have the unfortunate pleasure of hearing two Cajun guys do a karaoke version one night called Catahoula By Morning (up from Lafayette). I might like to hear him tell that story as much as the song itself! When I was in college back in the late 1950s, there was a Japanese singer who had her 15 minutes of fame for doing the same thing. And 40 years after it was released, "Amarillo By Morning" is as relevant and resonant as . All My Exs Live In Texas was written by Sanger D. Shafer (aka Whitey) and, his wife at the time, Lyndia Shafer. The song Amarillo by Morning was written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser and was first recorded and released by Terry Stafford in 1973. Written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser, "Amarillo By Morning" tells the tale of a rodeo cowboy and his life on the road. [20][21] In 2010, members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time. I guess ultimately its up to the artist what to claim. LeDoux married Peggy Rhoads on January 4, 1972, and raised their five children: Clay, Ned, Will, Cindy and Beau in Kaycee, Wyoming, which he called home. The re-released single became an instant hit and the song remained at the top of the UK Singles Chart for seven weeks. Strait's version of the song is actually a cover itself. It's back to basics for Lukas Graham. Help Me Make It Through the Night Johnny Cash and Charley Pride Video. It was released in 1983 as a single off George Straits album Strait from the Heart. It highlights the difficult and strained relationship between father and son, with an eventual heartwarming reconciliation. The song has earned countless awards and accolades, including Grammy Awards and Billboard Music Awards nominations, and it has earned over 2. Adios, Amarillo; He got by, fine. 8:06 pm. Also knew going in Aretha was going to be #1 but I can get behind that anyway. January 14, 2023 @ Trigger Although "American Idol" is coming to an end, the boy's got some time who knows what the next hit reality show will be just around the bend in a few years, but we sure do hope this little singing . The Story Behind The Song: "Amarillo By Morning" (written by Paul Fraser and Terry Stafford) Terry Stafford (#31, 1974) George Strait (#4, 1983) George Strait holds the record for the most #1 hits with forty-four. It seems to be a generational thing with Cash Box in most cases. January 14, 2023 @ Interesting bit of info that Amarillo by Morning was inspired by a Federal Express commercial. Rhetty for History 145K subscribers Join Subscribe 440 Share Save 20K views 3 years ago #amarillobymorning This is the final resting place for the. CountryKnight They seemed to have more credibility back in the 50s & early 60s although there are some higher ranking Cashbox country titles from that era that saw little success elsewhere and it makes you wonder (???). Both Terrys lived in close proximity of each other in Los Angeles when Stafford asked Bullard to re-record "Amarillo By Morning. {"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}, __CONFIG_colors_palette__{"active_palette":0,"config":{"colors":{"f3080":{"name":"Main Accent","parent":-1},"f2bba":{"name":"Main Light 10","parent":"f3080"},"trewq":{"name":"Main Light 30","parent":"f3080"},"poiuy":{"name":"Main Light 80","parent":"f3080"},"f83d7":{"name":"Main Light 80","parent":"f3080"},"frty6":{"name":"Main Light 45","parent":"f3080"},"flktr":{"name":"Main Light 80","parent":"f3080"}},"gradients":[]},"palettes":[{"name":"Default","value":{"colors":{"f3080":{"val":"rgb(23, 23, 22)","hsl":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09}},"f2bba":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.5)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.5}},"trewq":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.7)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.7}},"poiuy":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.35)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.35}},"f83d7":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.4)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.4}},"frty6":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.2)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.2}},"flktr":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.8)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.8}}},"gradients":[]},"original":{"colors":{"f3080":{"val":"rgb(23, 23, 22)","hsl":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09}},"f2bba":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.5)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.5}},"trewq":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.7)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.7}},"poiuy":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.35)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.35}},"f83d7":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.4)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.4}},"frty6":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.2)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.2}},"flktr":{"val":"rgba(23, 23, 22, 0.8)","hsl_parent_dependency":{"h":60,"s":0.02,"l":0.09,"a":0.8}}},"gradients":[]}}]}__CONFIG_colors_palette__, Surprisingly, George Straits Amarillo By Morning Was Inspired By Commercials Tagline, A Look at Tenille Arts Rapid Rise in The Country Music Scene, You Should Know This Funny Story Behind Kenny Rogers Lady, Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash Perform A Kris Kristofferson Song, A Tale of a Modern Cowboy, Bullets in the Gun by Toby Keith, Mo Pitney: An Epitome Of an Old Soul Embracing Real Country Roots, George Straits Fifth No. 1 on the Mediabase charts (16). David Gray explains the significance of the word "Babylon," and talks about how songs are a form of active imagination, with lyrics that reveal what's inside us. January 14, 2023 @ 8:44 am. Staffords original version was just cut at two minutes and 28 seconds long while Straits was at two minutes and 52 seconds. January 15, 2023 @ Though I think Im on that island alone haha, Sr,Jones,Haggard,Strait,Whitley,Randy Travis Amarillo by Morning is a song written by Texas singer-songwriter Paul Fraser and Terry Stafford. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2012-2023 On Secret Hunt - All Rights Reserved Terry Stafford - Amarillo By Morning John Lovell 1.56K subscribers Subscribe 118 6.2K views 3 years ago "Amarillo by Morning" is a country music song written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser,. January 15, 2023 @ The login page will open in a new tab. | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF SERVICE. 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