Ben Rector - Sometimes Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who co-wrote the song 'Sometimes' with Ben Rector?

   The song 'Sometimes' was co-written by Ben Rector and Dan Wilson, who is known for his work as a musician, singer, songwriter, and visual artist.

2. What is a notable inspiration behind the album 'Magic'?

   The album 'Magic' was inspired by themes of nostalgia and reminiscing, influenced significantly by Ben Rector's reflections on his career and personal life, including the birth of his first child, Jane.

3. How many different studio locations were used to record the album 'Magic'?

   The album 'Magic' was recorded at six different studio locations, including Blackwatch Studios in Norman, Oklahoma, Creation Audio-Studio B in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Quonset Hut Studio and SeeMore Sound in Nashville, Tennessee, and Sterloid Studio and The Hobby Shop in Los Angeles, California.

4. What inspired the song 'Old Friends' on the album 'Magic'?

   The song 'Old Friends' was inspired by a conversation Ben Rector had with his mother about keeping in touch with high school friends. His mother's comment, 'You know what they say, you can't make old friends,' prompted him to reminisce and write the song.

5. What instrumentation style influenced 'I Will Always Be Yours'?

   The instrumentation of 'I Will Always Be Yours' was inspired by music from Huey Lewis and the News, a band that Ben Rector is a fan of. The song also features a guitar solo by Steve Stevens.

6. Why did Ben Rector decide to make a music video for 'Old Friends'?

   Though not a fan of making music videos, Ben Rector chose to make a video for 'Old Friends' to reunite with members of his high school band Euromart. The video was filmed in the garage of his childhood home in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is among his favorite videos to have filmed.