"If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home)" is the title of a song recorded by country music

Country music

Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk 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...

. It was released in January 1982 as the third and final single from his 1981 debut album Strait Country

Strait Country

Strait Country is the debut album of American country music artist George Strait. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA and it includes the singles "Unwound", "Down and Out", and "If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger "...

. It peaked at number 3 in the United States, while it was a number 2 in Canada.

Critical reception

Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a B- grade, saying that if Strait's voice wasn't so "distinctive and familiar, you could be forgiven for mistaking this for Johnny Lee’s

Johnny Lee

Johnny Lee is an American country music singer. His 1980 single, "Lookin' for Love" not only spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard country singles chart in the second half of 1980 but also went to the Top 5 on the Pop charts, and Top 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary survey...

, "Lookin' for Love

Lookin' for Love

"Lookin' for Love" is the title of a song written by Wanda Mallette, Bob Morrison, and Patti Ryan. It was recorded by American country music singer Johnny Lee...

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Chart positions

Chart (1982)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks	3
Canadian RPM Country Tracks	2