Only Here for a Little While
Encyclopedia
"Only Here for a Little While" is a song written by Wayland Holyfield
and Richard Leigh
. It was recorded by Billy Dean
on his debut album Young Man
, from which it was released in December 1990 as the first single. The song spent 22 weeks on the Hot Country Songs
charts, peaking at number three in early 1991.
Wayland Holyfield
Wayland D. Holyfield, , is a prominent American songwriter and leader in the songwriting community.-Early life:Wayland Holyfield was born in Mallettown, Arkansas. He was educated in Arkansas public schools and attended Hendrix College at Conway, Arkansas before graduating from the University of...
and Richard Leigh
Richard Leigh (songwriter)
Richard Leigh is an American country music songwriter and singer. He is best known for penning "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" . In 1978 he received a Grammy Award for "Best Country Song" for the popular song...
. It was recorded by Billy Dean
Billy Dean
William Harold "Billy" Dean, Jr. is an American country music singer and songwriter. Billy Dean first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search...
on his debut album Young Man
Young Man (Billy Dean album)
Young Man is the debut album of American country music artist Billy Dean. Released on Capitol Records in 1991, the album produced two hit singles: "Only Here for a Little While" and "Somewhere in My Broken Heart"...
, from which it was released in December 1990 as the first single. The song spent 22 weeks on the Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts, peaking at number three in early 1991.
Chart performance
| Chart (1990–1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 3 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |