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King of the Mountain (George Strait song)
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Wikipedia article
"'King of the Mountain'" a song written by Larry Boone and Paul Nelson. First recorded in 1991 by George Jones for his album 'And Along Came Jones', the song was also cut by Boone on his 1993 album 'Get in Line'.
It was later covered by American country music artist George Strait, and was released in December 1996 as the fourth and final single from his album 'Blue Clear Sky'. The song reached #19 in the United States and number 27 in Canada.George Strait: [ Billboard Singles]. - Allmusic. Even though the song was his lowest peaking single since 1992's, "Lovesick Blues", it was one of the most critically acclaimed country songs in years.'Billboard', April 19, 1997
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "lyrically powerful weeper, and Strait's performance exudes oceans of mournful regret."'Billboard', December 21, 1996
Chart performance
"King of the Mountain" debuted at number 48 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of December 21, 1996.
References
Category:1991 songs
Category:1996 singles
Category:George Jones songs
Category:Larry Boone songs
Category:George Strait songs
Category:Songs written by Larry Boone
Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer)
Category:Songs written by Paul Nelson (songwriter)
Category:MCA Records singles
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