Alabama – 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.

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.

Alabama – Why Lady Why
From the album My Home’s in Alabama
B-side «I Wanna Come Over»
Released August 29, 1980 (U.S.)
Recorded 1978
Music Mill, Nashville TN
Genre Country
Label RCA Nashville 12091
Songwriter(s) Teddy Gentry, Rick Scott
Producer(s) Harold Shedd, Larry McBride and Alabama

COUNTRYPEDIA

Alabama – Why Lady Why Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Why lady why, can’t I leave you alone
I try lady try, but the feeling’s too strong
You stay on my mind, feel just like a fool
Why lady why, can’t I get over you

[Verse 2]
Why lady why, it was easy before
I try lady try, but it ain’t easy no more
To be on my way, would be the best thing to do
Why lady why, can’t I get over you

[Verse 3]
Why lady why, can’t I leave you alone
I try lady try, but the feeling’s too strong
To be on my way, would be the best thing to do
Why lady why, can’t I get over you

GENIUS