The Man in Love with You
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"The Man in Love with You" is the title of a song written by Steve Dorff
and Gary Harju, and recorded by country music
artist George Strait
. It was released in June 1994 as the fourth and final single released from his 1993 album Easy Come, Easy Go
. It peaked at #4 in the United States, and #2 in Canada.
magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that "even up against a lush string section and a mean mess of chord changes, ol' George stays as cool as a cucumber."
Steve Dorff
Steve Dorff is an American songwriter and composer whose work is mainly in the field of country music.Dorff has written several songs for other artists, including "Hypnotize the Moon" and "My Heart Will Never Know" for Clay Walker, "The Man in Love with You" and "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait,...
and Gary Harju, and 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 June 1994 as the fourth and final single released from his 1993 album Easy Come, Easy Go
Easy Come, Easy Go (George Strait album)
Easy Come, Easy Go is a 1993 album by American George Strait. It was released by MCA Records and it produced four singles for Strait on the Hot Country Songs charts: the title track , a cover of George Jones's 1966 hit "Lovebug" , "I'd Like to Have That One Back" , and "The Man in Love with You"...
. It peaked at #4 in the United States, and #2 in Canada.
Critical reception
Larry Flick, 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, saying that "even up against a lush string section and a mean mess of chord changes, ol' George stays as cool as a cucumber."
Music video
This is one of the few of George Strait's singles that has a music video. It was directed by Bill Young.Chart positions
"The Man in Love with You" debuted at number 75 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 25, 1994.| Chart (1994) | U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |