George Strait – River Of Love

Introduction:

“River of Love” by George Strait was released as a single on November 10, 2008. This upbeat, romantic track was part of Strait’s 2008 album Troubadour, which marked another milestone in his legendary career. Troubadour was a highly successful album, earning widespread acclaim and winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2009. The song’s infectious, easygoing vibe encapsulates the traditional country genre that Strait has championed throughout his career, but it also has elements of modern country that keep it relevant for newer audiences.

Written by Billy Burnette, Shawn Camp, and Dennis Morgan, “River of Love” is a fun, lighthearted song about embracing love and life’s simple pleasures, using a river metaphor to describe the ebb and flow of romance. The track showcases Strait’s smooth vocals and signature laid-back style, further solidifying his status as one of country music’s greatest voices.

“River of Love” became the third and final single from the Troubadour album, following hits like “I Saw God Today” and the title track “Troubadour.” The song climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in April 2009, giving Strait his 57th number-one hit on that chart, a feat that contributed to his record-breaking career. As of 2009, this achievement placed Strait in an elite class of country artists, holding the record for the most number-one hits in the history of country music.

With its catchy melody and feel-good lyrics, “River of Love” quickly became a fan favorite. It epitomizes Strait’s ability to combine traditional country with a modern twist, allowing him to remain relevant in a changing musical landscape while staying true to his roots.

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Lyrics:

“River Of Love”

Hey baby, won’t you take a little ride with me
Have a look around
See what we can see
I’ve got the paddle
I’ve got the boat
Come on baby, I know she’ll float[Chorus:]
We’ll go rolling on the river of love
We’ll go rolling on the river of love

Drift away from all these city lights
Might rock a little bit
So hold on tight
Let’s get carried away with the gentle flow
Might get caught up in its undertow

We’ll go rolling on the river of love
Let’s go rolling on the river of love

I got a little ukulele, let me sing you a song
Got a stream of kisses about ten miles long
Dancing on the water in the moonlight beach
Sparkling down through the sea of dreams

[Chorus 2x]

River of love, River of love, River of love
Rolling on the river of love
Let’s go rolling, rolling on the river of love
Let’s go rolling on the river of love
Rolling on the river of love
Rolling on the river of love
Let’s go rolling, rolling on the river of love