We Had It All

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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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1978
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I can hear the wind a blowin' in my mind
Just the way it used to sound, through the Georgia pines
You were there to answer when I called, yeah
You and me we had it all 

Remember how I used to touch your hands
While reachin' for the feeling that was always there
You're the best thing in my life I can recall, oh
You and me we had it all 

I know that we can never lives these times again
So I'll let these dreams take me back to where we've been
Then I stay there with you just as long as I can
Oh, it was so good, yeah, it was so good
Oh, it was so good, when I was your man 

And I never stop believin' your smile
Even though it didn't stay, it was all worthwhile
Yes, you're the best thing in my life I can recall, oh
You and me we had it all
You and me we had it all

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The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… 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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