King of the Mountain (George Strait song)
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"King of the Mountain" the title of a song written by Larry Boone
and Paul Nelson. The song was recorded by American country music artist George Strait
, and was released in December 1996 as the fourth single from his album Blue Clear Sky
. The song reached #19 in the United States and #27 in Canada. Even though the song was his lowest peaking single since 1992's, "Lovesick Blues
", it was one of the most critically acclaimed country songs in years.
magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "lyrically powerful weeper, and Strait's performance exudes oceans of mournful regret."
Larry Boone
Larry Eugene Boone is an American country music artist. Between 1985 and 1993, Boone recorded five major label studio albums, in addition to charting several singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. His highest-charting single, "Don't Give Candy to a Stranger", reached #10 in 1988...
and Paul Nelson. The song was recorded by American country music artist George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait 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...
, and was released in December 1996 as the fourth single from his album Blue Clear Sky
Blue Clear Sky
Blue Clear Sky is the title of an album released in 1996 by American country music artist George Strait. Certified 3× Multi-Platinum in the U.S. for sales of three million copies, the album produced four singles...
. The song reached #19 in the United States and #27 in Canada. Even though the song was his lowest peaking single since 1992's, "Lovesick Blues
Lovesick Blues
"Lovesick Blues" is a show tune written by composer Cliff Friend and co-lyricist & producer Irving Mills. It has become a pop standard and an even more popular country song since it helped make Hank Williams famous in the 1940s. Published through Tin Pan Alley in 1922, the song was first recorded...
", it was one of the most critically acclaimed country songs in years.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "lyrically powerful weeper, and Strait's performance exudes oceans of mournful regret."
Chart positions
"King of the Mountain" debuted at number 48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of December 21, 1996.| Chart (1996-1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 19 |
| Canada RPM Country Tracks | 27 |