Why Lady Why (Alabama song)
"Why Lady Why" is a song written by Teddy Gentry and Rick Scott, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in August 1980 as the fourth and final single from the album My Home's in Alabama. The song was the group's second No. 1 song on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart.
History
Originally, "Why Lady Why" was recorded and released on the band's independent release, ALABAMA BAND: # 3 in 1978. A snippet of the track was issued as the B-side to the song "My Home's in Alabama," released by MDJ Records in January 1980. When the band signed with MDJ records and started working with producer Harold Shedd, the original track was remixed and Kristin Wilkinson & the WIRE CHOIR's strings were added. The song later was issued as a single in its own right by RCA in August 1980. The B-side: "I Wanna Come Over," the band's first Top 40 hit.Personnel
Original Session, LSI Studios, 1978:Randy Owen - Lead Vocal, Rhythm Guitar
Jeff Cook - Harmony Vocal, electric lead guitar, Piano
Teddy Gentry - Harmony Vocal, Bass Guitar
Rick Scott - Drums, Percussion
Arliss Scott - Rhythm Guitar
Harold Shedd's production addition, MUSIC MILL, 1979:
Kristin Wilkinson and the Wire Choir - String Orchestra