Why Don't You & I
Santana, Alex Band
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10 facts about this song
Musical Style and Composition"Why Don't You & I" is a soft rock song that blends elements of Latin rock and pop. The song uses Santana's signature style of blending rock with Latin American music, featuring intricate guitar solos and rhythmic undertones.
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Significant Chart SuccessThe song reached No. 8 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 2003 during its release. It also enjoyed success on the Adult Top 40, where it peaked at No. 1 position.
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Involvement of Big Artists in its Creation"Why Don't You & I" was written by Chad Kroeger, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Nickelback. He also performed the original vocals for the song.
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Lead Vocal ControversyThough Chad Kroeger wrote and initially sang the song, due to contractual restrictions, the version of the song in Santana's album "Shaman" featured lead vocals by Alex Band of The Calling. Band's version was released in the United States, while Kroeger's version was released in countries outside of the USA.
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Different ReleasesThe song was released twice, first in 2003 from the Santana's album "Shaman" and later in 2008 in Santana's compilation album "Ultimate Santana".
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Music Video AppearanceA music video was made for the song with Alex Band as the vocalist. The video, directed by Marc Webb, intermingles images of Carlos Santana playing his guitar with scenes of couples meeting and falling in love.
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Commercial UsageThe song was used in a TV commercial for the 2004 Ford Focus and also featured in the 2003 film "Hollywood Homicide".
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Positive ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Santana's guitar work and the catchy melody. It is often referred to as one of the standout tracks on the album "Shaman".
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LongevityDespite being released in the early 2000s, the song remains popular and frequently played on adult contemporary and soft rock radio stations.
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Collaborative Effort"Why Don't You & I" is one of many collaborations on the "Shaman" album, indicating Santana's ability to successful work with a variety of artists across different genres. Other collaborators on the album include Musiq, Dido, and Seal.
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