Where I Ought to Be
Skeeter Davis
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I got your wedding invitation I'm surprised you thought of me But I don't believe your wedding Is just where I ought to be For you put your arms around her Kiss her lips sp tenderly As she standing there beside you That's just where I ought to be Like a fool I introduced you i said baby meet my friend Never thought I could lose you But I lost you there and then I took the diamond ring you gave me Threw it way out to sea And I had an awful feeling That's just where I ought to be
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Written by: HARLAN HOWARD
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Where I Ought to Be" is sung by Skeeter Davis, a known figure in the world of Country music and Pop music from the late 1950s to early 1970s.
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Song PopularityThe song reached number five on Billboard's Hot Country Songs in 1962.
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Artist Career"Where I Ought to Be" is one of Davis's many hits; It played an integral role in marking Davis as one of the top female artists of her era.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story about a woman who decides to move on from a broken relationship.
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Album Information"Where I Ought to Be" is included in the studio album "She Sings, They Play" that was released in 1982.
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SongwritersThe song was drafted by an accomplished songwriter duo, Hal Blair and Don Robertson.
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Hall of FameSkeeter Davis, the song’s singer, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1959, just a few years before the release of "Where I Ought to Be".
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Musical StyleThe song exemplifies the country-pop crossover style that characterized many of Davis’s songs in the early 1960s.
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Cover VersionsAlthough it is most associated with Skeeter Davis, "Where I Ought to Be" has since been covered by many artists across different genres, emphasizing the song's lasting impact.
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Legacy"Where I Ought to Be" continues to be appreciated by fans of country music, reinforcing Skeeter Davis' enduring influence on the genre.
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