I Wish I Could Have Been There

John Anderson

About I Wish I Could Have Been There

"I Wish I Could Have Been There" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in April 1994 as the fourth and final single from his album Solid Ground. It peaked at number 4 in the United States, and number 21 in Canada. Anderson co-wrote this song with Kent Robbins.


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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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John Anderson

John David Anderson (born December 13, 1954, in Orlando, Florida) is an American country musician with a successful career that has lasted more than 30 years. Starting in 1977 with the release of his first single, "I've Got a Feelin' (Somebody's Been Stealin')", Anderson has charted more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including five Number Ones: "Wild and Blue", "Swingin'", "Black Sheep", "Straight Tequila Night", and "Money in the Bank". He has also recorded twenty-two studio albums on several labels. His newest album, Bigger Hands, was released on June 2009, on the Country Crossing label. more »

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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.
Album Information
The song is included in the album “Solid Ground” by John Anderson, which was released by BNA Records.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song quickly climbed the country music charts and reached number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Country Chart.
Song Genre
"I Wish I Could Have Been There" falls under the genre of Country.
Songwriters
The song was written by John Anderson himself, alongside with Kent Robbins.
Song Subject
The 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.
Music Video
It 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.
Emotional Impact
The 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.
Recognition
The 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.
Artistic Development
The 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.
Radio Airplay
Its 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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