There is a country song so good it hurts. It is about a breakup where the guy wants to get rid of everything that reminds him of his lost love. And when the King of Country sings it live, you can feel every single word. This performance proves why he is a legend.
At a massive show in Texas George Strait stands in the middle of the crowd. He starts singing “Give It Away,” a melancholy yet catchy tune about letting go of memories. His voice is strong and clear making everyone feel the story of heartbreak he is telling.
George Strait – Give It Away (Live in Austin, TX)
The second he starts the whole arena sings along to every word. You can see people swaying, smiling wholly and sadly, connecting with the music. It is a giant room full of people all feeling the same thing together.
This modern show is incredible but to really understand the song’s power you need to go back to where it all began. The first time he performed it on national television was unforgettable as the lights were dimmer, the stage was bare and all the focus was on his voice. There were no frills or distractions just George, his guitar and a song that spoke to every broken heart.
George Strait – Give It Away (Live at the CMA Awards 2006)
This performance is from the night the song was brand new. He stands alone on a simple stage his hat down low. The feeling is so raw and honest. It is no wonder this performance helped make the song a number-one hit and a classic everyone remembers.
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