"Would You Catch a Falling Star" is a song written by Bobby Braddock, and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. It was released in April 1982 as the second single from the album I Just Came Home to Count the Memories. The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.[1]
| "Would You Catch a Falling Star" | ||||
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| Single by John Anderson | ||||
| from the album I Just Came Home to Count the Memories | ||||
| B-side | "I Danced with the San Antonio Rose"[1] | |||
| Released | April 17, 1982 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 2:56 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. Nashville | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Bobby Braddock | |||
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The song was covered by Del McCoury and Sierra Hull on the 2022 John Anderson tribute album Something Borrowed, Something New.
Content
edit"Would You Catch a Falling Star" is a tongue in cheek look at the pitfalls of stardom and fame, describing a one-time superstar whose drawing power and appeal to fans is fading.
The song opens with the former superstar finishing a country music show attended by a small crowd. He then departs backstage half drunk and meets a woman. "With all his country charm" he asks her, "Would you catch a falling star before he crashes to the ground?" He offers to bring his guitar and sing her a song in exchange for taking him home. The second verse tells of his former wealth and fame and his descent back into obscurity, trading a large bus for a small van.
Charts
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. pp. 26–27. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ "John Anderson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 1982". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
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