We Had It All

Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson

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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2003
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I can hear the wind a blowing in my mind
Just the way it used to sound 
Through the Georgia pines
And you were there to answer when I called 
You and me we had it all
Remember how I used to touch your hair?
While reaching for the feeling 
That was always there

You were the best thing in my life 
I can recall you and me we had it all
I know that we can never live those times again
So I let my dreams take me back 
To where we have been
Then I'll stay with you girl as long as I can
Oh it was so good oh it was so good 
Oh it was so good when I was your man

I'll never stop believing in your smile
Even though you didn't stay 
It was all worthwhile
You were the best thing in my life 
I can recall you and me we had it all
You and me we had it all

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (pronounced /ˈweɪlən ˈdʒɪnɪnz/; June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing guitar at eight and began performing at twelve on KVOW radio. He formed a band, The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J. on KVOW, KDAV, KYTI and KLLL. In 1958, Buddy Holly arranged Jennings' first recording session, of "Jolie Blon" and "When Sin Stops (Love Begins)". Holly hired him to play bass. During the "Winter Dance Party Tour," in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly chartered a plane to arrive at the next venue. Jennings gave up his seat in the plane to J. P. Richardson, who was suffering from a cold. The flight that carried Holly, Richardson and Ritchie Valens crashed, on the day late… 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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