Why Don't You & I
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". "Why Don't You & I" is a song by American rock band Santana. The song was written by Chad Kroeger and recorded for Santana's 2002 album, Shaman, on the Arista record label.[1] It was re-recorded in 2003 with vocals by Alex Band of the Calling and released as the third single in the United States on June 16, 2003. Both versions of the single charted in the US while the Alex Band version peaked at number 21 in New Zealand.
Re-recording and single release
When Arista wanted to release the single in mid-2003, Roadrunner Records, the record label for Nickelback, refused permission citing concerns that Kroeger appearing on a "high-profile single" would compromise the excitement over Nickelback's fall 2003 release The Long Road and hurt the Nickelback album sales.[2] Kroeger recommended Band, another BMG artist, to re-record the song's vocals for single release. The Alex Band version omits the guitar instrumental bridge, and was also included on Ultimate Santana.[3][4]
Produced and arranged by Lester Mendez, the song reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on October 25, 2003. "Why Don't You & I" is Santana's sixth and last single to date to reach the top 10 in the US.
Track listing
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Personnel
Personnel are adapted from the CD single liner notes insert.[5]
- Carlos Santana – lead guitar, keyboards
- Chad Kroeger – lead vocals
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- Chester Thompson – keyboards (Hammond B3)
- Karl Perazzo – percussion
- Jesus "Chuchi" Jorge – trumpet, trombone
- Ed Calle – saxophone
- Lester Mendez – keyboards; horn arrangement
- Tim Pierce – additional guitars
- R. J. Ronquillo – additional guitars
- Lee Sklar – chorus bass
Charts
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References
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- ↑ Shaman @ Santana.com
- ↑ "NICKELBACK's Record Company Explains CHAD KROEGER Ban On SANTANA Single" – July 2, 2003 @ RoadrunnerRecords.com
- ↑ "Nickelback's Kroeger Not Allowed on Santana Single" @ foundrymusic.com
- ↑ "Carlos Santana Says Label Politics Forced Chad Kroeger/Alex Band Change On New Single" @ Music.Yahoo!
- ↑ "Why Don't You & I" @ Santana.com
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