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More than a tribute, it's a soundtrack for those moments that are perfect except for one vacant parking spot." In 2017, Billboard contributor Chuck Dauphin placed "You Should Be Here" at number one on his top 10 list of Swindell's best songs. The piano-driven ballad about the death of his father isn't so specific that those who haven’t lost a parent feel left out. Website Taste of Country reviewed the single favorably, saying that "Cole Swindell's 'You Should Be Here' is personal and accessible. According to CMT News, Swindell's father, William Swindell, died unexpectedly "when a truck he was working on fell on him." Critical reception The song was written as a tribute to his father, who died unexpectedly while Swindell was out on his radio tour in September 2013, shortly after Swindell had signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville. The song is the title track of Swindell's second album You Should Be Here. It achieved similar chart success in Canada, peaking at number three on the Country chart and number 67 on the Canadian Hot 100.Īn accompanying music video for the song was directed by Michael Monaco. The song was certified 2× platinum by the RIAA, and has sold 706,000 copies in the United States as of July 2016. It also gave him his second top 40 hit on the Hot 100, peaking at number 31. "You Should Be Here" reached number one on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively, giving Swindell his fourth number-one country hit overall.
The song, written by Swindell and Ashley Gorley, is a tribute to Swindell's father who died unexpectedly while Swindell was out on tour after signing his record deal. Nashville as the lead single to his second studio album of the same name (2016). The song was released to radio on December 14, 2015, by Warner Bros. " You Should Be Here" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Cole Swindell.