Greatest Hits Volume Two cover

Greatest Hits Volume Two

George Strait · 1987

30 min · 10 tracks · country

A quintessential collection of heartwarming narratives and honky-tonk melodies that define modern country music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartwarming narratives for reminiscing
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • for sunny afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking experimental soundscapes
  • prefer longer, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Greatest Hits Volume Two' in 1987, George Strait was solidifying his status as a leading figure in country music, following a string of successful albums including 'Ocean Front Property'. This compilation came at a time when Strait had already established himself with multiple chart-topping hits and was transitioning into a mainstream superstar phase.
Stylistic neighbors
Alan Jackson· Brad Paisley· Brooks & Dunn

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind 3:16
  • 2 The Cowboy Rides Away 3:22
  • 3 The Fireman 2:36
  • 4 The Chair 2:51
  • 5 You’re Something Special to Me 3:20
  • 6 Nobody in His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her 2:52
  • 7 It Ain’t Cool to Be Crazy About You 2:52
  • 8 Ocean Front Property 3:08
  • 9 All My Ex’s Live in Texas 3:20
  • 10 Am I Blue 3:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata