Written in:

1971

Released On:

"Straight Up", Apple album first released in 1971

The song was released on an Apple single in 1972

"Day After Day - Live 74" released on Ryko in 1990

"Best of Badfinger", Apple/Capitol compilation released in 1995

"The Very Best Of Badfinger" released on Apple Records in 2000

"Badfinger Live Indiana DBA-BFR" released on Exile Music 2002

"Variety Pack" - demo version released on Without You Music in 2022

Cover Versions:

Allan Clarke 1980 on the album Legendary Heroes

Aimee Mann on the Badfinger Tribute "Come and Get It!" released on Copper Records in 1996

Phil Keaggy 1991 on the album Blue

San Francisco Seal in 1995

Joey Molland in 1996 on the album The Best Of Badfinger Featuring Joey Molland

Rain in 2002 on the tribute album Remembering Badfinger Virtual Studios Systems Corp.

About The Song:

The song was written to Pete's American girlfriend Dixie. It's one of Badfinger's biggest chart successes and one of their most loved songs. It was regularly part of their live-repetoire.

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