We Had It All
Ray Charles
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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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Written by: Donnie Fritts, Troy Harold Seals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Cover By Ray CharlesRay Charles, an American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer, is one of the numerous artists who covered "We Had It All."
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Cover By The Rolling StonesThe 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".
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Cover By Tina TurnerTina 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.
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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."
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Cover By Willie NelsonWillie 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."
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PopularityThe song has been covered by numerous artists and has become a country standard over the years.
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Impact and RecognitionDespite 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.
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LyricsThe song, "We Had It All," reflects a sense of longing and melancholy, reminiscing about a lost love.
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PerformanceEach 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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