She and I


"She and I" is a song written by Dave Loggins, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in January 1986, as the only single from their first Greatest Hits compilation album.
The song was their 19th consecutive No. 1 song on the Billboard magazine Hot [Country Songs|Hot Country Singles] chart in April 1986.

Content

The song is an uptempo, rock-tinged song professing marital lust.

Critical reception

Country music writer Tom Roland noted that the song "featured a barrage of unique sounds," including a "strange drum effect". Also, the album version of the song featured a false ending, whereby the song fades out before returning to full volume and then fading back out.

Music video

The music video was directed by David Hogan and premiered in early 1986.

Single and album edits

The version of "She and I" was released for radio airplay, the music video, and retail sale as a 7-inch single is nearly two minutes shorter than the full-length album version. Among other noticeable differences, the single version's end is abridged and does not include the false fade.