About the Song
There’s a special kind of comfort that comes from a George Strait song—the kind that settles in like an old friend, familiar and steady, with a voice that’s been part of life’s highs and lows for decades. On his 1984 album Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind, Strait delivers a standout track that often flies under the radar, but carries all the hallmarks of what makes him great. That song is “Any Old Time.”
Written by Jimmie Rodgers, the Father of Country Music, this tune was originally recorded back in the 1930s, steeped in the early sounds of American country and blues. But when George Strait brought it into his repertoire, he didn’t just dust off a classic—he revived it with reverence, bringing his smooth Texas drawl and neotraditional style to a song that still speaks to the enduring power of love and second chances.
Strait’s vocal performance is pure and unforced, never trying to oversell the emotion. Instead, he lets the timeless melody and the heartfelt lyric do the work. The arrangement is elegantly simple—steel guitar sighs, soft fiddles weep, and the rhythm moves with the easy grace of a front-porch confession. In his hands, the song feels both old and new, a perfect example of how Strait has always honored country’s roots while making every song his own.
“Any Old Time” may not have topped charts like some of the album’s other hits, but it reflects the depth of Strait’s artistry. It’s a nod to his deep respect for tradition, and his ability to breathe life into songs that speak quietly—but with great meaning.
In a world where music can be fast and forgettable, “Any Old Time” is a gentle reminder that good things are worth waiting for, and that sometimes, the truest kind of love is the kind that simply stays ready—any old time.