What Do You Say to That
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"What Do You Say to That" is the title of a song written by Jim Lauderdale
and Melba Montgomery
. First recorded by David Ball on his 1999 album Play
, it was later recorded by George Strait
on his 1999 album Always Never the Same
. Strait's version was released in July 1999 as the third and final single from this album. It peaked at #4 in the United States, and #2 in Canada.
magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "lovely little tune with a pretty melody and a positive lyric." He goes on to say that the production incorporates "sweet, understated fiddle and piano that interplay nicely with Strait's eloquent vocal performance."
Jim Lauderdale
Jim Lauderdale is a musician & singer-songwriter who performs bluegrass and country music. He has recorded since 1986 and has released nineteen studio albums. Artists who have recorded his material include George Strait and Patty Loveless.-Biography:...
and Melba Montgomery
Melba Montgomery
Melba Montgomery is an American country music singer. She is best known for duet hit recordings in the 1960s with country music singer George Jones....
. First recorded by David Ball on his 1999 album Play
Play (David Ball album)
Play is the title of the fourth studio album by American country music singer David Ball. It was released in 1999 on Warner Bros. Records. The album produced the singles "Watching My Baby Not Come Back" and "I Want To with You", which respectively reached #47 and #67 on the Billboard country...
, it was later recorded by George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
on his 1999 album Always Never the Same
Always Never the Same (George Strait album)
Always Never the Same is the title of an album released in 1999 by American country music singer George Strait. The album produced the singles "Meanwhile", "Write This Down", and "What Do You Say to That", which respectively reached #4, #1, and #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks ...
. Strait's version was released in July 1999 as the third and final single from this album. It peaked at #4 in the United States, and #2 in Canada.
Critical reception
Larry Flick, of BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "lovely little tune with a pretty melody and a positive lyric." He goes on to say that the production incorporates "sweet, understated fiddle and piano that interplay nicely with Strait's eloquent vocal performance."
Chart positions
"What Do You Say to That" re-entered the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart at number 67 as an official single for the week of July 31, 1999.| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 45 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |