I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)
Willie Nelson, Ray Price
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12 facts about this song
Song Original Release"I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)" was originally released by Ray Price in 1954.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Rusty Gabbard and Ray Price.
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Notable CoversNumerous artists have covered "I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)" including country music greats like George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Willie Nelson.
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PopularityRay Price's version of the song was a major hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard country chart.
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George Jones CoverGeorge Jones recorded his cover of "I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)" in 1958 for Mercury Records.
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Tammy Wynette CoverTammy Wynette covered the song in her 1970 album, "Tammy's Touch."
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Willie Nelson CoverWillie Nelson recorded a cover of "I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)" for his 1977 album, "To Lefty from Willie."
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Connie Smith CoverThe legendary Connie Smith also recorded the song, which appeared on her compilation album released in 2001.
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Ronnie Milsap CoverRonnie Milsap gave a soulful touch to the song in his cover for the 2006 album, “Country Again.”
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Eric Clapton CoverThe rock and blues guitarist Eric Clapton covered the song on his 2013 album "Old Sock."
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Heather Myles CoverCalifornian country singer Heather Myles recorded her rendition of the song for her 1998 album, "Highways & Honky Tonks."
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Song ImpactWith so many covers of "I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)" by various artists, it has become a defining song in traditional country music.
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