I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love
Larry Gatlin, Gatlin Brothers
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I did not mean to mislead you I never intended that push come to shove And I don't have one thing against you I just wish you were someone I love I thought I had fallen forever in love The minute your red gingham dress hit the floor But after I?d taken of all of your favors The hungry inside of me cried out there's more And don't misunderstand me, it?s not that you're lacking The fact is your beauty?s what dreams are made of I do not have one thing against you, sweet lady I just wish you were someone I love And I did not mean to mislead you And I never intended that push come to shove I don't have one thing against you I just wish you were someone I love I did not mean to mislead you And I never intended that push come to shove I don't have one thing against you I just wish you were someone I love I did not mean to mislead you And I never intended that push come to shove
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Written by: LARRY GATLIN
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10 facts about this song
Genre ClassificationThe song "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love" by Larry Gatlin falls into the genre of country music.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in the year 1979, during the height of Gatlin's musical career.
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Successful StreakThis song continued Gatlin's impressive streak of Top 10 Hits on the Billboard Country chart from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.
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LyricistLarry Gatlin himself penned the lyrics for "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love," highlighting his talents as a singer-songwriter.
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Album InformationThe song is included in the album "Straight Ahead," one of Gatlin's most successful albums.
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Chart Performance"I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Band ContributionAlthough Larry Gatlin is primarily credited for the song, it was performed with his band, the Gatlin Brothers, providing backing vocals.
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Artistic AchievementThe song's heartfelt lyrics and melodic structure are examples of Gatlin's ability to blend traditional country with elements of pop music, which was a significant factor in his success.
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Live Performances"I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love" remains a staple in Larry Gatlin's live performances, even several decades after its original release.
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Gatlin's Signature SongWhile Gatlin has many popular songs to his name, "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love" is considered one of his signature tracks, thanks to its emotional resonance and lyrical depth.
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