Carrying Your Love With Me

About this song

Written by Steve Bogard and Jeff Stevens, the song was released in May 1997 as the second single and title track from George Strait's album of the same name. It reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and was ranked number 200 of the top 400 greatest songs of the 1990s by Country Universe. It was Strait's 21st release with MCA Nashville, a label he had been with for fifteen years, and it contributed to the album's success. In April 1998, NPR's All Things Considered featured the song as an example of why country music is relatable, with DJ Tom Rivers pointing to its themes of heartache and missing loved ones.

What it's about

The song deals with heartache and missing a loved one. It is cited as an example of country music's relatable subject matter.

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Fun facts

• Sampled in 1 other song, like “Carrying Your Love by David Morris”.
• Covered 3 times, including “Carrying Your Love With Me by Kalsey Kulyk”.
• Written by Jeff Stevens and Steve Bogard.
• Produced by George Strait and Tony Brown.