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Lead On (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Lead On'" is a song written by Dean Dillon and Teddy Gentry, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in June 1995 as the fourth and final single and title track from his album 'Lead On'. The song reached number 7 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1995.[http://www.billboard.com/charts/1995-09-02/country-songs 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks]
Content
The song is a ballad which at first seems to indicate the beginnings of a love affair. As the song continues into the second verse however, it is revealed that the man and the woman had already in fact been lovers and his appearance in this new town is his admission to being a fool and an offer to settle down.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "slow and pretty ballad." She goes on to say that Strait is the "master of subtle country love songs, and he delivers the goods on this lovely ballad."'Billboard', July 1, 1995
Chart performance
"Lead On" debuted at number 67 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 24, 1995.
References
Category:1995 singles
Category:1994 songs
Category:George Strait songs
Category:Songs written by Dean Dillon
Category:Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer)
Category:MCA Records singles
Category:Songs written by Teddy Gentry
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