“King of Country, George Strait Drives Us Down Memory Lane”

– “King of Country” George Strait gave a stellar performance of his hit “I Got a Car” at a recent concert, dedicating it to his late friend and songwriter, Keith Gattis.
– Strait paid glowing tribute to his buddy Keith, who tragically passed away last month, by bringing back the poignant track they’d co-written.
– “I Got a Car” is a standout among all of Strait’s music. It’s a romantic, nostalgic number that effortlessly tugs at your heartstrings.
– Keith Gattis was not just a songwriter for Strait, but also a dear friend. Their chemistry was evident in the soul-stirring songs they crafted together.

“King George Honors the Late Keith Gattis with a Heartfelt Rendition of ‘I Got a Car'”

In Memoriam: Keith Gattis, George Strait’s Musical-lieutenant’

Well, y’all, our beloved denim-wrapped, Stetson-wearing maestro, the legendary George Strait, sure knows how to pay tribute the right way. He hopped on the ol’ stage and pulled at our heartstrings like a love-struck lovestruck country boy plucking on a banjo. This time, it was a heartfelt performance of his and Keith Gattis’ beautiful ballad “I Got a Car”, a song that tells a tale as old as time. It’s love and life wrapped in a melody, smoother than sweet tea on a hot summer day. Now, that’s something.

Singing it in honor of his late friend, Strait reminded us all that good friends and good music are as intertwined as biscuits and gravy. And let me tell ya, the loss of Keith Gattis hit us all like a bull in a China shop. His songwriting was as magical as catching fireflies on a warm country night. And, with his untimely passing, it feels like the last verse of a beautiful song has been sung.

But, as I always say, sometimes you need to play the sad song to appreciate the happy ones. So, raise your glasses, darlins’, here’s to Keith Gattis, the unsung hero of country music, and to King George, for driving us down memory lane in the most heartwarming way. Don’t ya just love how a good song can stir up old memories like a spoon in grandma’s gravy? Pass me the tissues y’all, and turn up the music a notch louder.



Original article: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/12/08/george-strait-delivers-perfect-performance-of-i-got-a-car-in-honor-of-his-late-friend-keith-gattis/