Would I Lie to You? (Charles & Eddie song)

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"Would I Lie to You?"
Single by Charles & Eddie
from the album Duophonic
B-side"Remix"
ReleasedAugust 4, 1992
Genre
Length
  • 4:38 (Album Version)
  • 3:41 (Radio Version)
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
  • Mike Leeson
  • Peter Vale
Producer(s)Josh Deutsch
Charles & Eddie singles chronology
"Would I Lie to You?"
(1992) 		"NYC (Can You Believe This City?)"
(1993)
Music video
"Would I Lie to You?" on YouTube

"Would I Lie to You?" is an R&B song by American duo Charles & Eddie. Written by Mike Leeson and Peter Vale and produced by Josh Deutsch, "Would I Lie to You?" was the debut single by the pop-soul duo, taken from their first album, Duophonic. It proved to be their biggest hit and a major international success. The song reached number-one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in November 1992,[1] and was also number one in New Zealand, Germany, Austria and Zimbabwe. It was a top five hit in several other European countries while in Australia and Canada it went to number 3. The single became a Top 20 hit in the US, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it achieved award-winning sales, earning a platinum record in the UK, a gold record in both Germany and Austria and silver record award in France.

The songwriters, Leeson and Vale, received the 1992 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.[2]

Critical reception

AllMusic editor Alex Henderson said that the duo "shows a great deal of promise on smooth pop-soul offerings" like "Would I Lie to You?". He also added that Charles & Eddie "show their appreciation of classic soul in a very pop-friendly way".[3] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that the male duo "is quickly picking up pop radio adds with this delightful twirl into retro-R&B territory. Rich lead vocals are supported by Motown-styled harmonies, rumbling Hammond organ fills, and an insinuating, live drum beat."[4] Amy Linden from Entertainment Weekly wrote in her review of Duophonic that "by laying silky harmonies on top of gritty hip-hop beats, gospel organ fills, and languid guitars, [the album] creates an R&B paradise."[5] Tom Ewing from Freaky Trigger described the track as "an irresistibly sweet record" and added that "it's dreaminess all the way down: if anyone’s going to end up hurt it'll be them, but that's an unimaginable outcome as long as the record's playing."[6] Music & Media commented that "one of soul afficionados' wildest dreams: a duet between Smokey Robinson and the late Marvin Gaye. With this single it's more than just wishful thinking."[7] People said that "it would be hard to get a better soul vibe and groove than the exquisite "Would I Lie to You?"."[8] Pop Rescue wrote that "there is nothing to dislike about this song – the music, lyrics, and the harmonised vocals are spot on."[9] Adam Higginbotham from Select noted it as "a fantastic single" and "so faultlessly polished and timeless".

Track listings

CD single
  1. "Would I Lie to You?" (Radio Edit) – 3:41
  2. "Would I Lie to You?" (Club House Mix) – 5:04
CD maxi single
  1. "Would I Lie to You?" (Radio Edit) – 3:41
  2. "Would I Lie to You?" (Club House Mix) – 5:04
  3. "Would I Lie to You?" (Truth and Soul Mix) – 3:57
  4. "Would I Lie to You?" (Funky Way Extended Mix) – 5:01
7" single
  1. "Would I Lie to You?" (Radio Edit) – 3:41
  2. "Would I Lie to You?" (Club House Mix) – 5:04

Charts and sales

John Gibbons version

"Would I Lie to You"
Single by John Gibbons
ReleasedAugust 12, 2016
GenreHouse[53]
Length3:20
LabelGood Soldier
Songwriter(s)
  • Mike Leeson
  • Peter Vale
Producer(s)
  • John Gibbons
  • Colin Hanley
John Gibbons singles chronology
"Your Love"
(2015) 		"Would I Lie to You"
(2016) 		"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
(2017)

Irish DJ and producer John Gibbons released a cover of the song titled "Would I Lie to You".[53] Gibbons co-produced the song with Colin Hanley, while Wez Clarke mixed the track with mastering from Nick Bennett.[54] It was released for digital download on August 12, 2016.[55]

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[56] 34
Scotland (OCC)[57] 46
UK Singles (OCC)[58] 53

David Guetta, Cedric Gervais and Chris Willis version

"Would I Lie to You"
Single by David Guetta, Cedric Gervais and Chris Willis
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2016
Genre
Length3:17
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Mike Leeson
  • Peter Vale
Producer(s)
  • David Guetta
  • Cedric Gervais
  • Junkx
David Guetta singles chronology
"All the Way Up (EDM remix)"
(2016) 		"Would I Lie to You"
(2016) 		"Shed a Light"
(2016)
Cedric Gervais singles chronology
"Skin On Skin"
(2016) 		"Would I Lie to You"
(2016) 		"Somebody New"
(2017)
Chris Willis singles chronology
"Don't Cry (Remember My Name)"
(2015) 		"Would I Lie to You"
(2016)

French DJs David Guetta and Cedric Gervais, and American singer Chris Willis released a cover of the song titled "Would I Lie to You".[60] It was released to digital download through Jack Back Records, Parlophone, and Warner Music Group on September 30, 2016.[61]

Weekly charts

Chart (2016–17) Peak
position
Argentina (Monitor Latino)[62] 6
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[63] 2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[64] 34
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[65] 23
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[66] 3
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[67] 28
France (SNEP)[68] 20
Invalid chart entered Germany2 2
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[69] 4
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[70] 4
Hungary (Single Top 40)[71] 9
Israel (Media Forest)[72] 4
Italy (FIMI)[73] 71
Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[74] 8
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[75] 10
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[76] 9
Poland (Dance Top 50)[77] 1
Poland (Video Chart)[78] 3
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[79] 7
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[80] 20
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[81] 14
Slovenia (SloTop50)[82] 3
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[83] 31
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[84] 80
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[85] 24
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[86] 32

Year-end charts

Chart (2016) Position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[87] 62
CIS (Tophit)[88] 134
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[89] 41
Hungary (Single Top 40)[90] 72
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[91] 134
Ukraine Airplay (Tophit)[92] 197
Chart (2017) Position
Argentina (Monitor Latino)[93] 36
CIS (Tophit)[94] 32
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[95] 12
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[96] 11
Hungary (Single Top 40)[97] 60
Poland (ZPAV)[98] 47
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[99] 25
Slovenia (SloTop50)[100] 16
Ukraine Airplay (Tophit)[101] 149

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[102] Gold 15,000‡
France (SNEP)[103] Gold 75,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[104] Platinum 400,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[105] Platinum 50,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[106] Platinum 20,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide September 30, 2016 Digital download
[107]
Italy Contemporary hit radio Warner [108]

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