Why (Jason Aldean song)
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| Single by Jason Aldean | ||||
| from the album Jason Aldean | ||||
| Released | November 15, 2005 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | Broken Bow | |||
| Writer(s) | Rodney Clawson Vicky McGehee John Rich |
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| Producer | Michael Knox | |||
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"Why" is a country music song written by Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGehee, and Big & Rich's John Rich, and recorded by country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in late 2005 as the second single from his self-titled debut album, and became Aldean's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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[edit] Content
A mid-tempo ballad backed by electric guitar, the song centralizes on the male character who has finally come to the realiziation that he has caused his lover emotional pain. He then asks himself why he lets himself treat her wrongly, and why he takes so long to show his feelings for her.
[edit] Reception
Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a positive rating. He said the song sounds "very real and sincere". [1]
[edit] Music video
The music video was directed by Wes Edwards. It premiered in the week of November 14, 2005.
[edit] Chart performance
"Why" debuted at #49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week of December 3, 2005.
| Chart (2005-2006) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 43 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
[edit] Other versions
Country music singer Shannon Brown also recorded the song for her 2006 album Corn Fed.
[edit] References
- ^ Coyne, Kevin John (2005-12-03). "Jason Aldean - "Why"". Country Universe. http://www.countryuniverse.net/2005/12/03/single-reviews-dec-3-2005/. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
- ^ "Jason Aldean Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Jason Aldean. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ "Jason Aldean Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Country Songs for Jason Aldean. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
| Preceded by "Wherever You Are" by Jack Ingram |
Billboard Hot Country Songs number-one single May 27, 2006 |
Succeeded by "Settle for a Slowdown" by Dierks Bentley |
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