George Strait - I Met A Friend Of Yours Today

"I Met A Friend Of Yours Today" is a good song from George Strait's "Lead On" album. As the third track it sets a trend picked up by a number of songs on the album in how the music and tempo act as ironic counterbalance to the lyrics. It was written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield.
This recording is property of George "King of Country" Strait and MCA Records.

[@danielberry922]

I would like to thank everyone for enjoying my comments . It makes me feel so good .

[@davebob65]

Ole George is the real deal from Texas. Hes a header and heeler, nicely creased Resistol hat, clothes all creased up with no holes in the britches, no long shaggy hair and clean shaven. And, a gentleman to boot.

[@wandagossett5724]

YourDamn Strait. Love him

[@dstorm7752]

George is also a college grad and Army veteran

[@davebob65]

@@dstorm7752 Exactly!!!!!!

[@Mel0763]

Such a painful song, because it’s such a real song. Nothing expresses heartache like a real country song.

[@LisaR64]

❤ tear jerkers

[@thomasfoster4156]

Time goes by so fast. Never thought I'd see a day my hero stopped blowing up the radio with his awesome voice and number one hits. I miss you George

[@stevew270]

Garbage pail country has taken over.

[@georgestrait6263]

@Thomas thank you for your support and comments

[@chuckhines459]

He's still on the radio here in Oklahoma.

[@jamesmitchell5170]

I could listen to this one every day. Thanks George.

[@georgestrait6263]

@James thank you for your support and comments

[@deweyseymour4268]

Used to sit in the honky tonk and drown my tears listening to this by Mell Street in 76 77

[@butchjones5107]

George strait is 1 of those who blended in with the legends , he is a legend

[@butchjones5107]

@George Strait no I haven't

[@butchjones5107]

@George Strait yes sir many of them , my wife has seen you live before in Louisiana many years ago

[@butchjones5107]

@George Strait Yes sir

[@butchjones5107]

@George Strait Kool

[@bettyjennajenkins1486]

@George Strait your welcome George. No I haven't don't have extra cash for the tickets.

[@savedbygraceandnotbywater9761]

One of his best songs ever!!! Seems liked I lived pretty much all his songs in my life but now I'm walking a different path...The path of the cross of Jesus Christ!

[@joycebass9617]

True communication and compromise are keys to a long relationship, married 56 years. As great today as it was the first day

[@marythompson5458]

My Favorite Song Of George This Is Pure Country Music

[@karenbaird8795]

My grandmother loved old country, George could crank it out and she loved him!!!🥰

[@ChristianConservativ]

You were able to narrow all of George's Songs down to one favorite? Wow! You are good. I never could get lower than 100 at the bare minimum. lol

[@wonsyram1]

I agree with you 110%. Today's Country is mostly JUNK. We got to enjoy the best in the 40's, 50's and 60's. It will never be the same.

[@kennedywally]

you got that right, no meaning in the songs today....what happened???

[@williamlinington9166]

@@kennedywally Political Correctness, Greed, Stupidity and Autotune. That is what happened.

[@Ombrax]

Hi I am franchement and I totally agree with you : Traditional country music is the once I do love

[@tangobango9653]

Ol’ George just straight-out sings with his smooth, clear voice. Sing On Forever Mr. Strait. 🥴

[@PatrickHawes-rx2ut]

George did an amazing job as always paying tribute to a country classic from Mel Street...

[@tommystrickland1095]

Pure country by a living legend-God bless Texas

[@ChristopherTeague-cs8vg]

Awesome 🤠. I just listened to Mel Street , George did Him proud. I've heard this song numerous times. George nailed it. This is an awesome version. I would say cover but He smothered it. 👍🏻🎤

[@MikeJones-fv1fe]

George is straight up smooth as hell! My favorite singer for pretty much my whole life. Can't begin to add up all the hours I've spent driving down the road listening to George. Learned to play the bass listening to his music and playing along.

[@cindysanders7896]

GEORGE STRAIT IS WHAT COUNTRY MUSIC IS ALL ABOUT . LOVE THAT MAN

[@phyllistrego8954]

All I need is Jesus and George Strait forever

[@dorothymalekos5258]

King of country music doesn't wear a crown but a cowboy hat.

[@brendaisajiw3417]

Great traditional country songs. How I miss their simplistic but great heartfelt lyrics and true life experiences! George is sharing a great talent with us here singing this one.

[@herberthinton1499]

Without a doubt, the best cover I've ever heard on this song. Great song, great singer.

[@kathleenwieczorek9164]

One of George Straits best songs. One of my late grandfathers favorite songs passed away from stage 4 prostate cancer 7 year ago. Miss him everyday. 😢😭

[@annbowers91]

There is no one like you or your sound , Music My Friend George ❤❤❤😂😂🎉😢😢😮😮😅😅😊😊😊

[@dynamiceightyeight]

Great version of an awesome MEL STREET song!

[@bubbabrown1977]

If any Country artist records a Mel Street song, they'd better do it right and not mess it up or give it hype. Mel Street was not about hype. His songs were all from the heart and soul and George Strait, with a genuine respect and high admiration for Traditional Country Music did this song exactly the way it should be done. Mel Street would sure be proud to hear that. Many artists of Traditional Country Music have recorded Mel Street's songs and very few, if any, have messed them up.

[@JustinD912]

What a fantastic cover of a fantastic mel street song

[@annbowers91]

Thank you again for your expression of Faith and Courage. George Strait Thank you 🙏 So much!❤❤❤😊😊😊😮😅😂

[@Cracyfox4359]

There is nothing equal to country music to tell a story regardless of the song topic, shattered love, new love, love of an animal etc. In total the music, lyrics, tone and rhythm all come together to present a fantastic tune and song by talented musicians. Country music is my fist love and now that I'm older it soothes a weary heart and brings a smile to my face.. Thank you for sharing great country music.

[@shanerogalski4604]

Its amazing how he has been so amazing for so long.

[@cynthiamartin2619]

Love how he is so calm about it 👍

[@cynthiamartin2619]

@George Strait You are very welcome ! Been a fan for a long long time. Happy Birthday 🎈

[@manac2334]

The man, the king of country!

[@09jitters]

My God this hurts so damn much!! What man really hasn't have this happened to them? Twice for me. Damn the pain and the tears!!

[@LauraBethErwin]

Thank God for George strait hes the reason I try to live a traditional country life style and why I sing karaoke and play guitar I'm on my wife's phone just had to comment

[@johndoherty8481]

I've fallen totally in love with Lisa, I'd never let her down 💯.. my life is complete and she gives me everything I will ever need. Nobody could ever replace her and how she makes me feel 😊

[@hortenciaalvarez4301]

I could listen to this song over and over Love it from King George👍🏻

[@annbowers91]

I do listen to this song 🎶 over and over again. It’s a heart breaking song in many respects ❤❤❤😂😂😅😢😢😊😊😮😊

[@IreneBermea-bf2bo]

I have always loved George’s beautiful songs, but this one really hit me in my heart ❤️ Thank you George for all the wonderful memories of your music and concerts ❤

[@Cattlerest]

Country Legend right there. A man who cares about his fans Thanks George and Thanks for sharing great country music.

[@shirleyhughes8425]

Oh how I love this song

[@BerniceAndrews-l7f]

Thats so beautiful I love it it so sad I watch the church every Sunday ❤

[@sheftonkash8733]

Great cut George! You are the King! MEL STREET would have been the King too! Love both versions!

[@annbowers91]

Ann has a response and This song from George Strait’s song 🎵 here. A wonderful song as anything George Does ❤❤❤😂😂😢😢😮😅😊I love his music 🎶 and his voice, I love Music that is Gospel and he does so well too! God & Country Music ❤❤❤😊😊😢😢😅😅😂😂😂

[@donnaeverett6894]

Nothing better than George! Classic pure country!

[@fredlynnsmith4982]

George will never do a cover song that he can't the original artist justice. He's a true artist.

[@pattyann5518]

I miss seeing George Strait on TV. He is still current country to me. I love to hear when some....... of the new artists stick to his kind of county. Most of it has gone in another direction. It's just not the same. They should come up with a new genre because it's nothing like the 80's & 90's. Country. Miss you George.

[@angiemc2169]

Mel Street was my mom's cousin and they grew up together over in Rowe, Va. He was so sweet every time I met him. George Strait does a great job.

[@dorisstovall9468]

I love this

[@Mel0763]

Mel was definitely one of the all time best country vocalists to ever stand up on a stage. So sad that his life was cut tragically short. He left behind a huge legacy of music.

[@elizabethmeyer7709]

I saw George in Bakersfield at buck Owens studios he was there to meet Buck Owens, who gave him his first real start! I remember how handsome he was , fond memories ❤️❤️ of yesterday 😇

[@richardlocke1002]

George.another top hit.Really enjoy your hits.Hours and hours of country.hats off.we thank you always.

[@jerryrickman9532]

Wow I just heard this song for the first time and I'm going to learn how to play it on the guitar as well as the words of it...... George is an amazing entertainer and it's no wonder he has had such a long career

[@annbowers91]

I love the man and his music so much. I love Country Music as no other! It is Life, Death, Love Music 🎶 ❤❤love 😂😢😢😮😊😊😅

[@annbowers91]

A Great Song 🎶 and choice of words , music, everything from the Man of the TIME to the ❤❤❤😊😊😊😅😢

[@davidfishferrell]

One of the best to ever do it!

[@davidfishferrell]

@George Strait no I haven’t. But I’ve bought everything I can find of yours. This one is one of favorites

[@davidfishferrell]

@George Strait yea,but I find it hard to believe George is on KZbin making comments

[@nmelkhunter1]

Very true. My Brother went through this, the other guy ended up with a broken nose and broken ribs. My Brother got the house, pick-up and all of the land. He is now married to a great gal. In the end, he got the better deal.

[@brucecate3954]

All of his songs are "Life Stories"... So Real,

[@barbarakay1855]

Nothing less than adorable.❤

[@vincenza5476]

Excellent One King 🤴 Thanks so much Love you❤❤❤

[@BettyMonnett-u1p]

This is a great song ❤❤❤ of course i love all your good music

[@yvonneheath3735]

another great rendition by George

[@carliebowmer9873]

George Strait is one of the best.

[@LoneWolf-dv5fv]

It takes a real talent to do a song that a legend has already done. Mel is smiling down. George is the King of country music.

[@johnwilliams9526]

The true king is Merle Haggard taking nothing away from George. But !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fayeneighbors3149]

Yes he certainly is the king of country and being handsome as heck he is an awesome singer

[@fayeneighbors3149]

George Strait king of great country music

[@WalterStewart-dj1ix]

you are a Gorgeous singer you have a Gorgeous voice I love listening to your music you make me feel better love from Carol ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@debbiebrock7263]

Emilio Martin hi I graduated from. A d in 1971 nice to see somebody from the old hometown go Longhorns I'm glad to see you're Strait fan as well it really shocked me to hear from someone from our Old Town Ottawa Dulce

[@BettyMonnett-u1p]

Love this song Alan an George you both are greT

[@edwardsliker8188]

Always thought this was a George Strait song this must b the original great tune

[@dandean6712]

Great job George! If any of you have not heard Mel Street do yourself a favor and discover him right now. He was pure country and has so many great songs.

[@deanamorgan5770]

Dan Dean of

[@IreneBermea-bf2bo]

George is the very best there is. Been a huge fan for many many years ❤

[@knightnurse432]

I love George Strait's singing, i've been a fan for decades. I loved Mel Street too and I loved his version of this song.

[@bluestarlighting29]

First time pick cd and listen to all songs on this cd I truly enjoy so much play them all every morning. One greatest Country music singer he sure know how pick right songs. So Proud of George Strait.

[@andyblanchard7033]

My bad like him sing a song of I maitre of yours today

[@WalterStewart-dj1ix]

you are the king of Country music I love it so much may God bless you George ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😮😮😢😮

[@regprofant6984]

I cannot believe that anyone can think someone can do any song better than George

[@BettyMonnett-u1p]

George you have the most beautiful songs I've ever heard ❤❤thanks ❤❤

[@myrtisdelores59]

He did this song justice , thanks George

[@soniacarcache2666]

What a beautiful voice🌹

[@ggsraggyful]

George sings about what has happened in a persons life. He nails it.

[@BettyMonnett-u1p]

This is a beautiful song ❤❤I love it ❤❤❤

[@crystalmathis2855]

That's a beautiful song king George 😍.... one day I'm going to meet you I promise ❤️

[@crystalmathis2855]

@George strait I love your music it's true country but does it ever accura to you that your fans pay all that money for your cds ,movies,shirts,etc and then we have to pay 1000s to be a vip no it's OK but I will always be a #1 fan no matter what thank you.

[@laurastafford6217]

One of my favorite country singers❤❤

[@jaywalker712]

One of the greatest !!

[@sandramiller8701]

I always liked this song. By George straight. He's a great country singer.

[@burtonmusicbarn]

Great version of this song!

[@willwipf7030]

George just gets better and better,

[@bluestarlighting29]

Love this classic hit song. Thank you. Always George Strait Fan Forever to all Fans .pure country music sound.

[@TimothyDavis-z3j]

When asked about George strait s voice and what he thought, Sinatra replied "smooth as silk". Mic drop!!!

[@cynthiakeeling6875]

Thank you for sharing!

[@kittyspellman6718]

One of George Strait's BEST!

[@mikesullivan542]

Good to see the Mel Street songs covered by the likes of George Strait. Mel Street was as good as they come......these latter day singers would do well to cover his songs.........George does a good job!

[@angiemc2169]

Mike, did you play in Mel's band?

[@bbednorz319]

Mike Sullivan I’ve been a huge George fan for over 40 years and just recently realized he mainly sings covers!

[@ryanbikers6551]

When you have an experience like this, it means you haven't met the right partner yet, so DON'T be sad too long....

[@annbowers91]

I love you and your music so very much, George Strait! You will never know how much!❤❤❤😊😊😊😅😮😮😢

[@joycebass9617]

True talking is the key, married 56 years, as much in love now as in the beginning

[@teresacumuze7484]

Another beautiful song!

[@barbaranelson2685]

I love the music to this song This man nos he can sing. The words are so true .it happens every day.he has a wonderful voice . I could listen to George Strait every day. One of favorite songs and movie is pure country. Now no obe can say didn't like his movie pure country i watch just yesterday. So many memories .bless u waiting on another movie like that one. Never get to old to listen .

[@barbaranelson2685]

@George Strait thank you so much for highlighting my post I hope you had a wonderful birthday party yesterday how does it feel to be 60 i am 69 years old I get to hear u sing on the radio station I really enjoy watching your movie Pure country cus that movie was from the heart and soul one of the best love stories i have seen God bless you George

[@barbaranelson2685]

@George Strait o my i didn't no that you were that old cus I heard your song on the radio station and the lady that was talking on ther she said that u don't look that age I couldn't believe that u highlighted my post cus I am a no body But I no my country music And they call u SIR George Strait I GOT TO HEAR YOU SING WITH ALL THEM OTHER SINGERS LIKE BLAKE SHELTON LEE BRICE AND U WERE THE SURPRISE THAT NIGHT U HAD A WONDERFUL SONG ON THE RADIO IT WAS FOR THE VETERAN S AND IT WAS A GREAT SONG I LOVE TO HEAR U SING I AM NOT BOTHERING YOU SIR GEORGE STRAIT U HAVE TO BE CAREFUL ON HERE CUS THER ARE SO MANY HACKERS I LIKE TO LISTEN TO TRACE ADKINS AND I POSTED A VERY NICE ARTICLE ON HIM AND I DON'T DO IT ANYMORE. GOD BE WITH YOU EVERY WHERE YOU GO

[@barbaranelson2685]

@George Strait U make me feel so good for you saying that I was some one I have been alone for 17 years and it is good some time s but at night not so good I live in the woods and not a soul can see..me. I heard u sing your song give it away I like that song and pure country I would like to no do you have 100 plus single songs I no to be careful about the media but I heard it on the radio station i listened to What is that veteran song that you sang where Blake Shelton was singing I new that it was u that was ever one suprise and I really enjoy it to I do go on utube and listen to your music and couple of other singers i don't care to much for the young singers God bless you u have a wonderful week I have sent u a email

[@barbaranelson2685]

@George Strait He'llo king George strait Sorry for late on me texting you back Well I got to listen to of your songs GIVE IT AWAY I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME BUT IT IS WHEN YOU GOT WITH A NOTE IT said if you want me don't be scared to take my hand I HAVE TO TELL YOU THS I LOVE THAT MOVIE PPURE COUNTRY IS WHEN YOU GO CHANCING THAT RED HEADED GIRL AND SHE OPENS HER TRUCK DOOR AND IT HITS YOU AND KNOCKS YOU DOWN I JUST LAUGH CUS OF THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE KING GEORGE I HOPE YOU ARE WELL I HAVE HAD A BAD DAY MY BACK IS MESSED UP AND MY HIP IS TOO BUT I DON'T LET THAT STOP ME FROM DOING STUFF MY WASHER BROKE AND I FINALLY GOT ME ANOTHER ONE KING GEORGE I NEED TO ASK YOU THS IF YOU WANT TO MEET SOMEONE WOULD THEY HAVE TO GO THROUGH YOUR PEOPLE TO HAVE A GREET AND MEET AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY MONEY AND FILL OUT PAPERWORK OR COULD U GET IN YOUR TRUCK AND GO SEE THAT PERSON THIS QUESTION IS IMPORTANT TO ME I BELIEVE THAT THE WORLD TELL ME THE TRUTH I WILL TELL YOU WHY LATER GOD BLESS KING GEORGE STRAIT BE SAFE

[@barbaranelson2685]

@George Strait Why does your email go your utube account I read what you sent to me to night and I was going to tex back but I ended up here again But that's ok

[@michelleagleton2344]

2:53 Beautiful, beautiful, absolutely beautiful picture of this man.❤

[@gregdavis19]

Great rendition of Mel Street’s classic song!!

[@BettyMonnett-u1p]

❤ I really love this song listened to this man for years he is greatest ever ❤❤

[@barbaranelson2685]

What a wonderful song . What a broken heart this man as .the band os really good .he nos he has a wonderful voice and a great song to dance to . Thank u for reading what i wrote about this wonderful song .i love george .he has a great voice blesd u miss Barbara

[@kelbyjenkins275]

This is 1 heart touching song. I know it brings tears to my eyes just hearing it. George one of the best Country Singers. WOW. HEART FELT DEEPLY.

[@shirleyjenkins3694]

My God this is the best Heart Touching song. We love you George Strait

[@oldswede9307]

Im about the same age as george and been listening to him since before i was lookin for eight when they pulled that gate and i hope that judge aint blind. Please dont stop performing george

[@patl9404]

George is the best ever,no one else even comes close,

[@johnniejenkins9557]

A classic by Mr Strait listening again in 2021... sounds like so many years ago, thanks George. Come Back to the Houston Rodeo every year Sir !

[@BettyMonnett-u1p]

I really love this song ❤❤King George you will always be no 1 in my book your great band helps a lot to but your the best ❤❤❤❤

[@blueschild61]

What a gem of a song. I can't believe I've never heard it before.

[@loyalwhite7029]

This song was first recorded by Mel Street

[@loyalwhite7029]

This is not a George strait song

[@teresafarr321]

Love your music George !! for a long time !! One of the best of the best !!

[@BettyMonnett-u1p]

Great song George I love it ❤❤❤you are awesome ❤❤