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What I Could Afford

Composer Lyricist: Mark Bailey

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Song record

Published facts.

Primary release date
January 16, 2026
Published on YouTube
January 15, 2026
Added to source playlist
January 16, 2026
Duration
3:45
YouTube views
286
YouTube video ID
qoCG99fYTqA

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Original Music Diary

Where this song entered the catalog.

January 16, 2026
Release type
Single
Date added
December 25, 2025
Status
live
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