Wrapped (George Strait song)
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"Wrapped" is the title of a song written by Bruce Robison
. First recorded on his 1998 album Wrapped, then by Kelly Willis
on her 1998 album What I Deserve
, it was later covered by American country-music artist George Strait
on his 2006 album It Just Comes Natural
. It was released on March 19, 2007 as the album's third single; Strait's version of the song was a Top 5 country hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard
country charts.
This is the second single of George Strait's career that was written and originally recorded by Bruce Robison
. The first such single was Robison's "Desperately", also a cut from his album Wrapped, that Strait covered on his 2003 album Honkytonkville.
of Allmusic cited the song as a standout track on It Just Comes Natural, saying that the song was "laid-back" and that Strait's backing band sounded "natural" on the track.
Bruce Robison
Bruce Robison is an Austin-based Texas country music singer-songwriter. Bruce and his brother, fellow singer-songwriter Charlie Robison, grew up in Bandera, Texas near San Antonio, and he currently resides in Austin, Texas...
. First recorded on his 1998 album Wrapped, then by Kelly Willis
Kelly Willis
Kelly Willis is an American country music singer-songwriter, whose music has been described as contemporary country, alternative country and new traditionalist.-Early life:...
on her 1998 album What I Deserve
What I Deserve
What I Deserve is the fourth studio album by Kelly Willis, released more than six years after her self-titled album. Willis's three previous efforts with her old label, MCA, while critically acclaimed, did not achieve much in sales. With the long lapse of time came a new style for Willis...
, it was later covered 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...
on his 2006 album It Just Comes Natural
It Just Comes Natural
It Just Comes Natural is the 24th studio album from country music singer George Strait. The album produced Strait's 41st Number One Billboard Hot Country Songs) hit in its lead-off single "Give It Away". Also released from this album were the title track , "Wrapped" , and "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"...
. It was released on March 19, 2007 as the album's third single; Strait's version of the song was a Top 5 country hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard
Billboard (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...
country charts.
Content
"Wrapped" is a mid-tempo where the narrator explains his inability to stop thinking about a lover who has left.This is the second single of George Strait's career that was written and originally recorded by Bruce Robison
Bruce Robison
Bruce Robison is an Austin-based Texas country music singer-songwriter. Bruce and his brother, fellow singer-songwriter Charlie Robison, grew up in Bandera, Texas near San Antonio, and he currently resides in Austin, Texas...
. The first such single was Robison's "Desperately", also a cut from his album Wrapped, that Strait covered on his 2003 album Honkytonkville.
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas ErlewineStephen Thomas Erlewine
Stephen Thomas Erlewine is a senior editor for Allmusic. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for Allmusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing liner notes. He is also frontman and guitarist for the Ann Arbor-based band Who Dat?Erlewine is the nephew...
of Allmusic cited the song as a standout track on It Just Comes Natural, saying that the song was "laid-back" and that Strait's backing band sounded "natural" on the track.
Chart performance
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 71 |
| Canadian Billboard Hot 100 | 63 |
Other versions
The song has been covered by the following musicians.- Kelly WillisKelly WillisKelly Willis is an American country music singer-songwriter, whose music has been described as contemporary country, alternative country and new traditionalist.-Early life:...
, on her album What I DeserveWhat I DeserveWhat I Deserve is the fourth studio album by Kelly Willis, released more than six years after her self-titled album. Willis's three previous efforts with her old label, MCA, while critically acclaimed, did not achieve much in sales. With the long lapse of time came a new style for Willis...
(1998) - George StraitGeorge StraitGeorge 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...
, on his album It Just Comes NaturalIt Just Comes NaturalIt Just Comes Natural is the 24th studio album from country music singer George Strait. The album produced Strait's 41st Number One Billboard Hot Country Songs) hit in its lead-off single "Give It Away". Also released from this album were the title track , "Wrapped" , and "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls"...
(2006); released on March 19, 2007 as the album's third single; Strait's version of the song was a Top 5 country hit, reaching #2 on the 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...
country charts - PinmonkeyPinmonkeyPinmonkey is an American country music group formed in 1998 by Michael Reynolds , brothers Michael and Chad Jeffers , and former Pure Prairie League member Rick Shell . Their first album, Speak No Evil, was released independently in 2002...
, on their album Big Shiny Cars (2006) - Catherine BrittCatherine BrittCatherine Britt is a country music artist who has had success in both her native Australia and in the United States. She was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, United States in 2004...
, on her album Too Far Gone (2007)