- Written by
- Arthur Q. Smith
- Language
- English
- Comments
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Song originally recorded by country singer Jim Eanes in 1959 and credited to himself as songwriter. It was later more successfully recorded by Ricky Skaggs.
The song was actually written by Arthur Q. Smith and purportedly sold to Eanes, as Smith had sold him many of his songs. Smith also sold a 1/2 share of the song to Paul H. Jones, and retained the other half. When Skaggs' recording came out it was initially credited to Eanes, but once it became a hit, Smith's widow, Lillian Pritchett, sued the publisher. As Eanes couldn't show proof he had purchased the song, the song credits were transferred out of Eanes' name over to Smith's estate and Jones. Eanes went to his grave attesting that he actually wrote the song. - Published by
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CARLIN MUSIC CORP
GEMA
- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license
Versions
I Wouldn't Change You if I Could written by Arthur Q. Smith English
Efter alla dessa mil written by Kjell-Åke Ring Swedish
| Title | Performer | Release date | Info | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efter alla dessa mil | Streaplers | 1983 | First release |
Någon gång är ingen gång written by Björn Håkanson Swedish
| Title | Performer | Release date | Info | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Någon gång är ingen gång | Anne Kihlström | 1984 | First release |