"Meanwhile" is a song written by

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and J. Fred Knobloch, and recorded by American

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artist George Strait. It was released in January 1999 as the first single to his album '' Always Never the Same''. It peaked at number 4 on the United States ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, while it was a number-one hit on the Canadian ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart. It also peaked at number 38 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, marking his first Top 40 hit on that chart.

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of '' Billboard'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "lilting ballad". She goes on to say that "Strait's voice sounds like he's lived every word — the pleasure, the nostalgia, the wistful longing".'' Billboard'', January 16, 1999

Chart positions

"Meanwhile" debuted at number 57 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 9, 1999.

Year-end charts

References

1999 singles George Strait songs Song recordings produced by Tony Brown (record producer) Songs written by Wayland Holyfield Songs written by J. Fred Knobloch MCA Records singles 1998 songs {{1999-country-song-stub