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I Wish Grandpas Never Died
Riley Green
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- Album
- Different 'Round Here
- Released
- 2019
- Genres
- country
- Length
- 4:10
- Tempo
- 148 BPM
- Label
- BMLG Records
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About this song
Riley Green wrote the song and performed it on tour before recording it for his debut album, Different 'Round Here. He said Brad Paisley persuaded him to record it. The song drew attention on country radio over one lyric, and a radio edit replaced that line with a reference to George Jones.
What it's about
The song is a tribute to Green's grandfathers, Buford Green and Lendon Bonds, who are both credited as co-writers.
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Fun facts
- Covered once, including “I Wish Grandpas Never Died by Dustin Hulett”.
- Written by Buford Green, Lendon Bonds and Riley Green.
- Produced by Jimmy Harnen and Dann Huff.