I'll Always Have You There
# I'll Always Have You There

"I'll Always Have You There" was a hit for singer and session musician Doug Gibbs. Released on the Oak label in 1972, it reached No. 25 on the Billboard soul chart.

## Background

The 1972 single backed with "Cloudy Day" was released on Oak OR-108. Both sides were co-written by himself and Bruce Fisher. It was produced by Ernie Freeman. Later in 1972, the record was attracting attention, and it was reported in the September 2 issue of Billboard Magazine, that the single was getting heavy airplay in Chicago and San Francisco.

## Chart performance

### Billboard

The record entered the soul singles chart at No. 37 for the week ending September 9, 1972. It peaked on the chart at No. 25 on October 7, 1972.

### Cashbox

The song entered the Cashbox R&B Top 60 at No. 45 on September 23, 1972. On October 14, it peaked at No. 32.

