He Would Be Sixteen
Michelle Wright
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She gets in her car, October Friday night Home from work down 31, past Franklin High She can see the stadium lights, she can hear the band A thousand crazy high school kids screamin' in the stands Quarterback and homeoming queen Love too young to know what it means She goes back in time, oh in her mind, it's like a dream. He would be sixteen The son she never knew It hurt so much to give him up But what else could she do He would be sixteen A child should have a home, she knows her folks were right She never heard the couple's name, just that they were nice She wonders if he's taller than his father was Does he drive a car by now, has he been in love She shakes back to reality She knows things turn out the way they should be But she just can't help but ask herself ?Does he know about me'? He would be sixteen The son she never knew It hurt so much to give him up But what else could she do He would be sixteen She never even got to hold him And nights like this is hurts to miss A son she's never seen He would be sixteen
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Written by: CHARLIE BLACK, JILL COLUCCI, AUSTIN ROBERTS
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11 facts about this song
Songwriting"He Would Be Sixteen" was written by Jill Colucci, Charlie Black, and Austin Roberts.
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Released ArtistThe song was initially released by Canadian country music singer Michelle Wright.
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Album"He Would Be Sixteen" is a part of the album "The Reasons Why," which was released in 1994.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a moving story about a woman who regrets putting her son up for adoption and wonders about him on his 16th birthday.
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Chart Performance"He Would Be Sixteen" peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song also reached #3 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
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AwardsThe song earned Michelle Wright a nomination for Single of the Year at the 1993 Canadian Country Music Association Awards.
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Musical StyleThe song, like many of Wright's tracks, combines elements of country and pop music.
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Re-ReleaseIn 2013, nearly two decades after its first release, Michelle Wright re-recorded "He Would Be Sixteen" for her album "Strong."
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Giving Voice to Birth MothersThe song is notable for giving voice to the emotions and uncertainty of birth mothers who have chosen adoption for their children.
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Other Notable WorksJill Colucci, one of the song's writers, is also known for her work on larger hits like "No One Else on Earth" by Wynonna Judd and "I'm Gonna Be Somebody" by Travis Tritt.
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Highlight of Wright's Career"He Would Be Sixteen" is often considered one of the highlights of Michelle Wright's career. The heart touching story told by the song is praised by her fans.
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