About the song
“Carrying Your Love with Me” is a celebrated album by George Strait, one of the most esteemed names in country music. Released in 1997, this album is the seventeenth in Strait’s illustrious career and stands out for its memorable tunes and significant achievements. Issued by MCA Nashville, it includes four singles that made a notable impact on the Billboard country charts.
The album’s title track, “Carrying Your Love with Me,” alongside “One Night at a Time” and “Round About Way,” all achieved the Number One spot, showcasing Strait’s remarkable ability to connect with his audience through heartfelt lyrics and classic country melodies. Additionally, “Today My World Slipped Away,” a cover of a song originally by Vern Gosdin, reached Number Three on the charts.
An interesting fact about this album is the song “One Night at a Time,” which was co-written by Eddie Kilgallon, a member of the band Ricochet at the time. This collaboration added a unique touch to the album’s success.
The album’s remarkable success is further highlighted by its certification of 3× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA, indicating the shipment of three million copies in the U.S. Moreover, “Carrying Your Love with Me” received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album in 1998, underscoring its critical acclaim.
It is also worth noting that “She’ll Leave You with a Smile” is featured on the album but should not be confused with a different song of the same title recorded by Strait for his 2001 album “The Road Less Traveled.” The 2001 song, written by Odie Blackmon and Jay Knowles, also achieved Number One status in 2002.
Overall, “Carrying Your Love with Me” is a quintessential George Strait album, representing his enduring appeal and mastery in the country music genre.
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Lyrics
Baby all I got’s this beat up leather bag
And everything I own don’t fill up half
But don’t you worry ’bout the way I pack
All I care about is gettin’ back real soon
A goodbye kiss is all I need from you
‘Cause I’m carryin’ your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennessee
I’ll be movin’ with the good Lord’s speed
Carryin’ your love with me
It’s my strength for holdin’ on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I’ll have everything I’ll ever need
I’m carryin’ your love with me
On a lonely highway stuck out in the rain
Darlin’ all I have to do is speak your name
The clouds roll back and the waters part
The sun starts shinin’ in my heart for you
You’re right there in everything I do
‘Cause I’m carryin’ your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennesse
I’ll be movin’ with the good Lord’s speed
Carryin’ your love with me
It’s my strength for holdin’ on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I’ll have everything I’ll ever need
I’m carryin’ your love with me
It’s my strength for holdin’ on
Every minute that I have to be gone
I’ll have everything I’ll ever need
I’m carryin’ your love with me
I’m carryin’ your love with me
I’m carryin’ your love with me
West Virginia down to Tennessee
I’ll be movin’ with the good Lord’s speed
Carrying’ your love with me