Updated: Aug 19, 2022
Cade Baccus has been bringing the good times to fans all over Texas since he started singing and writing music. Whether he's playing solo or with his band, The Sawdust Stompers, he's sure to get the audience toe tapping and singing along with his mix of originals and traditional country covers, which he defines as the good songs released before 1995.
Cade’s latest single “The Best I’ve Never Had” deals with the flirtations between folks who are married but not to each other. Cade says, “I figured since I’m an old school Country songwriter, I should write a cheating song. Then I remembered I’m terrified of my wife. So I just wrote a song about sort-of cheating.”
With the simple guitar picking and the fiddle playing behind his vocals, Cade sings about how he’s been watching her from a distance for a while. He knows there’s something going on between them, and he won’t allow it to become a physical connection.
But it could never be
because you’re with him and she’s with me
and we made promises before
so we can’t open up that door
and though I might have regrets
you know I never will forget
and it really ain’t so bad
cause you’re the best I never had
The message is simple, and the arrangement stays subtle to be sure the message is loud and clear. Even during the guitar solo, when the fiddle takes lead, Cade’s voice doesn’t waiver. It is almost like he’s convincing himself. She is a special lady, but she’ll remain the best he’s never had.
To listen to "The Best I've Never Had" click HERE
Song Credits:
Songwriter/Vocals: Cade Baccus
Guitar: Matt Thomas
Fiddle: Andrew Wilson
Upright Bass: Curtis Sigurd
Engineer: Alex Hand
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