It Could 'A Been Me Explained

It Could 'A Been Me
Type:single
Artist:Billie Jo Spears
B-Side:"Break Away"
Studio:Jack Clement Recording Studio
Genre:Country[1]
Length:2:55
Label:Capitol
Producer:George Richey
Prev Title:I Stayed Long Enough
Prev Year:1970
Next Title:Souvenirs and California Memories
Next Year:1971

"It Could 'A Been Me" is a song recorded by American country artist, Billie Jo Spears. It was composed by Jerry Chesnut and Walter Woodward. Released as a single, the track reached the top 30 of the American country chart in 1971. It was among several top 40 singles Spears had in the late sixties and early seventies decades.

Background, recording and release

Billie Jo Spears had her first chart success with 1969's "Mr. Walker, It's All Over". The song reached the top ten of the country charts and was followed by several more charting singles.[2] Among these charting songs was "It Could 'A Been Me".[3] The song was co-written by Jerry Chesnut and Walter Woodward. Spears recorded the track at the Jack Clement Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The session was held in January 1971 and was produced by George Richey.[4]

"It Could 'A Been Me" was released as a single by Capitol Records in February 1971. It was backed on the B-side by the track, "Break Away". It was distributed as a seven-inch vinyl single.[4] The track entered America's Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in March 1971. It spent a total of 12 weeks and reached the number 23 position by May 1971. It became her fifth single to place in the Hot Country Songs top 40.[3]

Track listing

7" vinyl single[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry: Billie Jo Spears: Songs, reviews, credits . . 29 January 2023.
  2. Web site: Huey . Steve . Billie Jo Spears Biography . . 28 January 2023.
  3. Book: Whitburn, Joel . The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . various.
  4. Spears . Billie Jo . "It Could 'A Been Me"/"Break Away" (Single Information) . . February 1971 . 3055.