I Wouldn't Be a Man

Don Williams

About I Wouldn't Be a Man

"I Wouldn't Be a Man" is a song written by Mike Reid and Rory Bourke. Originally recorded by Don Williams, it has also been released as a single by Billy Dean, and covered by Josh Turner. Williams's version of the song was a Top Ten country hit in late 1987–early 1988, while versions by Dean and Turner also charted.


Year:
1976
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There's a slow moon rising 
It's shining on your skin
The way your body moves me 
I know there's no holding back 
No holding back
I wouldn't be a man 
If I didn't feel like this
I wouldn't be a man 
If a woman like you 
Was anything I could resist
I'd have to be from another planet 
Where love doesn't exist
I wouldn't be a man 
If I didn't feel like this

I can feel passion flowing 
As you fall into my arms
The secret way you touch me 
Tells me there's no holding back 
No holding back
I wouldn't be a man 
If I didn't feel like this
I wouldn't be a man 
If a woman like you 
Was anything I could resist
I'd have to be from another planet 
Where love doesn't exist
I wouldn't be a man 
If I didn't feel like this

Roll with me, baby 
All night long 
Soul to soul with me, baby 
All night long

I'd have to be from another planet 
Where love doesn't exist
I wouldn't be a man 
If I didn't feel like this

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Don Williams

Don Williams (born May 27, 1939, Floydada, Texas, United States), is an American country singer, songwriter and a 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He grew up in Portland, Texas, and graduated in 1958 from Gregory-Portland High School. After seven years with the folk-pop group Pozo-Seco Singers, he began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 No. 1 Country & Western hits. more »

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Written by: Michael Barry Reid, Rory Michael Bourke

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Wouldn't Be a Man" is a country ballad written by Mike Reid and Rory Michael Bourke.
Original Singer
First recorded by American country music legend Don Williams, "I Wouldn't Be a Man" was originally featured on his album titled "Traces" released in 1987.
Chart Performance - Don Williams
Williams' version of the song was a commercial success. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1987 representing his 17th and final chart-topping hit.
Cover Version - Billy Dean
In 1996, another country music artist, Billy Dean, covered "I Wouldn't Be a Man". His version was part of his album "It's What I Do" and it reached No. 17 on the same Billboard chart.
Music Video - Billy Dean
The music video of Billy Dean's version was directed by Jon Small and it aired first time on October 5, 1996.
Cover Version - Josh Turner
In 2010, Josh Turner also covered the song for his album "Haywire". The album peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
Chart Performance - Josh Turner
Josh Turner's version of "I Wouldn't Be a Man" also charted successfully, reaching No. 17 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs in 2010.
Music Video - Josh Turner
The music video for Turner's version was directed by Peter Zavadil and featured Turner's wife, Jennifer.
Song Appeal
"I Wouldn't Be a Man" has universally appealed to different generations of country music lovers due to its timeless lyrics and melody, with performances by Williams, Dean, and Turner each bringing in their unique style to the song.
Genre
Regardless of the interpreter, the track maintains its soulful essence, perfectly aligning with the authentic feel that characterizes country music. It speaks of romantic love and its powerful influence, which is a common theme in the genre.

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