Wonder Could I Live There Anymore

Charley Pride

About Wonder Could I Live There Anymore

"Wonder Could I Live There Anymore" is a song written by Bill Rice, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in May 1970 as the first single from the album From Me to You. "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore" was Charley Pride's fourth number one in a row on the country charts. The single went to number one for two weeks and spent a total of 15 weeks on the top 40.


Year:
1997
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Have you ever been awaken by the crowing of a rooster
While the night is still heavy on the ground
And the voice of Uncle Ben seems to break the morning silence
Bringing lights to windows all around
Well it's time to rise and shine and start another hard work day
Get the cows in and start the milking chores
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore

[ steel - fiddle ]

Something bout the smell of cornbread cooking on a wood stove
Seems to bring a picture to my mind
Of a little three room house with mama in the kitchen
But she can't stop to talk ain't got the time
She's a fixing dad his supper he's a working over time
Tryin' to pay our bill at the grocery store
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore

[ steel - fiddle ]

As I think about my childhood and of my old hometown
I don't really miss them like before
It's nice to think about it maybe even visit but I wonder could I live there anymore

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Charley Pride

Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early-to-mid 1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. more »

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Written by: BILL RICE

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Charley Pride is one of the few black country musicians to have had considerable success in the largely white country music industry and was only the second black singer to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
Song Release
"Wonder Could I Live There Anymore" is a single by American country music artist Charley Pride. - The song was released in May 1970.
Chart Performance
It was Pride's fourth song to reach the top of the Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, where it stayed for a total of two weeks. - The song also peaked at Number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Album Details
"Wonder Could I Live There Anymore" was included in the album "Just Plain Charley," which is the fifth studio album by Charley Pride. - The album "Just Plain Charley" was released in 1970 and it was certified Gold in Canada.
Song Writer
The song was written by Bill Rice, an American country songwriter known for penning several top country hits during the 1960s and 1970s.
Record Label
The song was produced and distributed by the iconic American record label, RCA Records.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including country singer Conway Twitty.
Song Theme
The song "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore" explores themes of nostalgia and longing for a simpler life. The lyrics talk about the narrator's questioning if he could ever return to living in the country after living in the city for so long.
Awards and Honors
While the song itself did not win any awards, Charley Pride, its singer, was awarded the Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association in 1971, a year after this hit song's release.
Cultural Impact
The song has since been considered a classic in the country music genre and continues to be played on classic country radio stations.

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