Let's Fall to Pieces Together
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"Let's Fall to Pieces Together" is the title of a song recorded by American country singer George Strait
in 1984. It was released in May 1984 as the third and final single from the album, Right or Wrong. The song was George Strait's fifth number one on the country chart and was the final single from his 1983 album Right or Wrong.
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...
in 1984. It was released in May 1984 as the third and final single from the album, Right or Wrong. The song was George Strait's fifth number one on the country chart and was the final single from his 1983 album Right or Wrong.
Content
The narrator is a man who has lost the love of his life. He heads to the jukebox and while playing sad songs he notices another woman going through the same situation. He pitches the idea that maybe if they spent some time together they could comfort each-others loss. The song states that alone is much better together.Critical reception
Dan Milliken of Country Universe gave the song an B grade, saying that it has a great title that says it all upfront. He goes on to say that "the melody here lands just shy of memorable, and ditto to the story, which never takes its characters deeper than their first encounter at the jukebox." He refers to the song as the kind that will be jukeboxes "and the title pops out enough to ensure you’ll pick it."Chart positions
Chart (1984) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 1 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |