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'"Why Can't He Be You"' is a song written by Hank Cochran that was originally recorded by American country artist Patsy Cline. The song became a minor chart hit was later included on Cline's 'Greatest Hits' album. It has since been notably covered by Loretta Lynn and Norah Jones.

Patsy Cline version



Patsy Cline first recorded the song on September 5, 1962 at the Bradley Film and Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The session was produced by Owen Bradley and among the other tracks recorded by Cline that day was the single "Leavin' on Your Mind" and the song "Your Kinda Love".

"Why Can't He Be You" was released as the B-side to Cline's 1962 single, "Heartaches". While the A-side reached number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Why Can't He Be You" reached a peak position on the 'Billboard' Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart, stalling at number seven. The song did not appear on an official album until the release of 'Patsy Cline's Greatest Hits' record in 1967.

Track listings



* "Heartaches" 2:08

* "Why Can't He Be You" 3:21

Charts



Loretta Lynn version



Among the many covers of the song, American country music artist Loretta Lynn recorded the song and released it as a single in 1977. Lynn recorded the song as a tribute to Patsy Cline because the pair had a close friendship. "Why Can't Be You" was recorded at the Bradley's Barn on September 28, 1976. Located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, the session was produced by renowned country music producer Owen Bradley. Two additional tracks were recorded during this session that were covers of Cline's music: "Back in Baby's Arms" and "Leavin' on Your Mind".

"Why Can't He Be You" reached number seven on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles survey in 1977. Additionally, the song peaked at number six on the Canadian 'RPM' Country Songs chart during this same period. It was included on her studio album of Patsy Cline covers, 'I Remember Patsy' (1977).

Track listings



* "Why Can't He Be You" 3:40

* "I Keep on Putting On" 2:46

Charts



References



Category:1962 songs

Category:1962 singles

Category:1977 singles

Category:Decca Records singles

Category:MCA Records singles

Category:Loretta Lynn songs

Category:Patsy Cline songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Owen Bradley

Category:Songs written by Hank Cochran

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