Released July 26, 1999 Label MCA Nashville | Recorded 1999 Length 3:04 | |
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"What Do You Say to That" is a song written by Jim Lauderdale and Melba Montgomery. First recorded by David Ball on his album Play, it was later recorded by George Strait on his 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 number 4 in the United States, and number 2 in Canada.
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Critical reception
Larry Flick, of Billboard 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.