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"Where've You Been" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. It was released in November 1989 as the third single from the album Willow in the Wind. The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

Year: 1984 3,964 Views Claire had all but given up, When she and Edwin fell in love. She touched his face and shook her head, In disbelief, she sighed and said: "In many dreams I've held you near, "Now, at last, you're really here. "Where've you been?" "I've looked for you forever and a day." "Where've you been?" "I'm just not myself when you're away." He asked her for her hand for life, And she became a salesman's wife. He was home each night by eight, But one stormy evening, he was late. Her frightened tears fell to the floor, Until his key turned in the door. "Where've you been? " "I've looked for you forever and a day." "Where've you been?" "I'm just not myself when you're away." They'd never spent a night apart, For sixty years, she heard him snore. Now they're in a hospital, In separate beds on different floors. Claire soon lost her memory, Forgot the names of family. She never spoke a word again, Then one day, they wheeled him in. He held her hand and stroked her hair, In a fragile voice she said: "Where've you been? " "I've looked for you forever and a day." "Where've you been?" "I'm just not myself when you're away." "No, I'm just not myself when you're away."

Kathy Mattea

Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea (pronounced ma-TAY-a) (born June 21, 1959, in South Charleston, West Virginia) is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic and traditional country sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a recording artist, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. This total includes the number one hits "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come From the Heart" and "Burnin' Old Memories", as well as twelve additional Top Ten singles. more »

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Written by: DON HENRY, JON VEZNER

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10 facts about this song

Song History "Where've You Been" is a poignant country ballad recorded by American country music artist Kathy Mattea.

Songwriters The song was written by Don Henry and Jon Vezner. Intriguingly, Jon Vezner was Kathy Mattea's husband.

Release Date "Where've You Been" was released in November 1989, as the first single from her album "Willow in the Wind."

Chart Performance The song became a significant hit, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in early 1990.

Award-Winning "Where've You Been" won a Grammy Award for Best Country Song and was awarded Song of the Year by the Country Music Association in 1990.

Song Cord The song is regarded as being one of Kathy Mattea's signature songs, and has received considerable acclaim for its emotive storytelling.

Story Inspiration The song was written about Vezner's grandparents and tells the real-life story of their love and devotion to each other, even into old age and sickness.

Emotional Depth "Where've You Been" is known for its deeply emotional lyrics and performance. Kathy Mattea is often known to cry while performing the song live.

Cover Versions The song has been covered by many artists in various genres, including Claire Lynch in her bluegrass album "Love Light" demonstrating the song's broad appeal.

Legacy Even after decades since its release, "Where've You Been" continues to touch the hearts of listeners and is considered a classic in the realm of country music.

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