I Wish I Could Have Been There
John Anderson
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When our baby Kate was born, it was the biggest day of my life, lyin' there, little bows in her hair, in the lovin' arms of my wife * I was the proudest papa in the U.S.A., makin' a living on the road somewhere a thousand miles away * It was a happy day, but kinda sad * I wish I could've been there, I wish I could've been there * I wish I could've been there for that * Little Bobby hit his first homerun; he was the hero of the hometown crowd * Two to one, it was the winning run; everybody was cheerin' loud * Mama, she was smilin' and sayin' he's a chip off of the old block * But I was on the road somewhere between Memphis and Little Rock * It was a happy day, but kinda sad * I wish I could've been there * I wish I could've been there for that * Now Bobby and Kate are all grown up and moved away; * They stay in touch, we're proud of the good kids that we raised * It's hard to believe we're celebratin' our 25th year today; * This party's nice, but the kids aren't here; at least they called to say: * "Congratulations, Mom and Dad" * Wish we could've been there; wish we could've been there * I wish we could've been there for that * It was a happy day, but kinda sad, * I wish they could've been there; I wish they could've been there * I wish they could've been there for that.
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Written by: JOHN DAVID ANDERSON, KENT M. ROBBINS
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"I Wish I Could Have Been There" was released in September 1993.
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Album InformationThe song is included in the album “Solid Ground” by John Anderson, which was released by BNA Records.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song quickly climbed the country music charts and reached number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Country Chart.
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Song Genre"I Wish I Could Have Been There" falls under the genre of Country.
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SongwritersThe song was written by John Anderson himself, alongside with Kent Robbins.
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Song SubjectThe song is about John Anderson’s regret of his absence during important life events due to career commitments. It expresses regret for not being physically present with family during key moments due to job constraints.
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Music VideoIt also features a music video that was directed by Jim Shea, where Anderson is shown performing the song with his band while his family plays and interacts around him.
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Emotional ImpactThe song does not only portray regret, but also the importance of family and spending time with loved ones. The lyrics and chords of the song are emotionally impactful and resonate with many hardworking individuals who often miss out on important family events due to work commitments.
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RecognitionThe powerful lyrics and Anderson's heartfelt performance made it one of his most popular songs. Because of its success, "I Wish I Could Have Been There" remains a staple in Anderson's concert setlist.
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Artistic DevelopmentThe song marked a significant shift in Anderson's musical style, moving away from the honky-tonk sound of his early career towards a more reflective and mature narrative style.
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Radio AirplayIts powerful message and catchy tune allowed the song to receive heavy radio airplay during its release and it continues to be a popular song on classic country stations.
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