"What Do You Say to That" | ||||
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Single by George Strait | ||||
from the album Always Never the Same | ||||
Released | July 26, 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:04 | |||
Label | MCA Nashville | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jim Lauderdale, Melba Montgomery | |||
Producer(s) | Tony Brown | |||
George Strait singles chronology | ||||
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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.
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."
"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.