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Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind (song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind'" is a song written by Sanger D. Shafer and Darlene Shafer, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in September 1984 as the lead-off single and title track from his album of the same name. It reached number one on the country music charts in the United States, and number 10 in Canada.

Content



The song is about a guy back in Fort Worth, Texas. Hes enjoying a few beers and thinking about his former woman whos now with someone else in nearby Dallas. The guy wonders if she ever thinks of him and the good times they had together.

Critical reception



Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a 'B' grade, saying that it "has a great opening line" and a "more confident vocal and a Texas-centric focus certainly wouldve made it stand out back in 1984."

Other versions



Moe Bandy recorded the song for his 1977 album 'I'm Sorry for You My Friend'. Keith Whitley recorded the song also in 1984, and released it to radio as a non-album track. It received moderate airplay.

Chart positions



References



Category:1984 singles

Category:Moe Bandy songs

Category:George Strait songs

Category:Songs about Texas

Category:Songs written by Sanger D. Shafer

Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen

Category:MCA Records singles

Category:1977 songs


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