What Might Have Been

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About What Might Have Been

"What Might Have Been" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Texas. It was released in May 1993 as the lead-off single from their second (and breakthrough) album, Big Time. It was written by the band's lead guitarist Porter Howell, rhythm guitarist Dwayne O'Brien, and keyboardist and vocalist Brady Seals. The song reached number 2 on the Billboards Hot Country Songs chart and number 11 on the Canadian RPM country Tracks chart in 1993. It is one of their best known songs, peaking at number 16 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart.  


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1993
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Sure I think about you now and then
But it's been a long, long time
I've got a good life now, I've moved on
So when you cross my mind

[Chorus]
I try not to think about what might have been
Cause that was then and we have taken diff'rent roads
We can't go back again there's no use giving in
And there's no way to know
What might have been

We could sit and talk about this all night long
And wonder why we didn't last
Yes, they might be the best days we will ever know
But we'll have to leave them in the past.

[Chorus]

That same old look in your eyes
It's a beautiful night
I'm so tempted to stay
But too much time has gone by
We should just say good-bye
And turn and walk away

[Chorus]

No, we'll never know
What might have been

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Little Texas

Little Texas is an American country music band founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1988 by Tim Rushlow (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Brady Seals (lead vocals, background vocals, keyboards), Del Gray (drums), Porter Howell (lead guitar), Dwayne O'Brien (rhythm guitar, background vocals), and Duane Propes (bass guitar, background vocals). Signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1991, Little Texas released its debut album First Time For Everything that year. The album's lead off single, "Some Guys Have All the Love", reached a peak of No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Little Texas continued to produce hit singles throughout the mid-1990s, including the Number One single "My Love" and six more Top Ten hits. Their debut album earned a gold … more »

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Written by: PORTER C. HOWELL, BRADY SEALS, DWAYNE KEITH O'BRIEN

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Track Information
"What Might Have Been" is a song recorded by the American country music band, Little Texas.
Release Date
The song was released on May 26, 1993.
Composition
It was composed by the band members Porter Howell, Dwayne O'Brien, and Brady Seals.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Critical Acclaim
It was named Song of the Year by Radio & Records magazine in 1993.
Album Inclusion
"What Might Have Been" appeared on Little Texas's album, "Big Time", which was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Cross-Genre Success
The song also fared well beyond the country music spectrum. It reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's most successful crossover singles.
Longevity
The song is considered one of Little Texas's greatest hits and remains popular on country music radio, even decades after its original release.
Music Video
The music video was shot in black and white, showing the band performing the song.
Award Nominations
"What Might Have Been" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

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