We Had It All

Ray Charles

About We Had It All

"We Had It All" is a song written by Troy Seals and Donnie Fritts and originally recorded by Waylon Jennings on his 1973 album, Honky Tonk Heroes. It has since been covered by many artists, including Rita Coolidge, Dobie Gray, Susan Jacks, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Conway Twitty, Ray Charles, Scott Walker, and Dottie West.


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1998
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Come live with me and be my love
Share my bread and wine
Be a part of me, the heart of me
Be mine

Come live with me and be my love
Let our dreams combine
Be wife to me, be life to me
Be mine

With these hands I will build a roof
To shield your head
And with these hands I will carve the woodFor our babys bed

Come live with me and be my love
And let me love you all the time
Be mate to me, be fate to me
Be mine

I will try to do my best for you
I swear, I promise you
I will cry for you, I will comfort you
My whole life through

Come live with me and be my love
Share my bread and wine
Be a part of me, be the heart of me
Be mine

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American musician known as Ray Charles (to avoid confusion with champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson.) He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company.Frank Sinatra called Charles “the only true genius in show business.” more »

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Written by: Donnie Fritts, Troy Harold Seals

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"We Had It All" is a country song written by Troy Seals and Donnie Fritts in the 1970s.
Cover By Ray Charles
Ray Charles, an American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer, is one of the numerous artists who covered "We Had It All."
Cover By The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones, an English rock band, also did a cover version of "We Had It All" in 1986. This was included in their album, "Time Waits for No One".
Cover By Tina Turner
Tina Turner, an American-born Swiss singer-songwriter, released a cover of "We Had It All" in her 1974 album "Tina Turns the Country On!". The album was nominated for a Grammy in the Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female category.
Cover By Waylon Jennings
"We Had It All" was also covered by Waylon Jennings, a famous country singer. He included it in his 1973 album, "Honky Tonk Heroes."
Cover By Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson, an American musician, actor, and activist, also released his version of "We Had It All" in 1982. This was part of his album, "Always On My Mind."
Popularity
The song has been covered by numerous artists and has become a country standard over the years.
Impact and Recognition
Despite its shared presence, each artist gave the song a unique touch, keeping it vibrant through the decades. Various country and non-country musicians have covered it, showing the song's universal appeal.
Lyrics
The song, "We Had It All," reflects a sense of longing and melancholy, reminiscing about a lost love.
Performance
Each artist's performance brought the right sense of regret and nostalgia, making it a timeless classic for their fan base and the general audience.

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