Why (Lionel Richie song)

"Why" is a song by American singer Lionel Richie. It was written by Richie along with Sean Garrett and Chuckii Booker for his eighth studio album Coming Home (2006). Production on the song was helmed by Richie and Garrett, while Booker is credited as a co-producer.[1] "Why" was initially considered as the album's second single, but "What You Are" became the official selection. In the United Kingdom, the song was released as the album's third single in December 2006.

"Why"
Single by Lionel Richie
from the album Coming Home
ReleasedDecember 11, 2006
Length4:00
LabelIsland Def Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Garrett
  • Richie
  • Booker (co.)
Lionel Richie singles chronology
"What You Are"
(2006)
"Why"
(2006)
"Reason to Believe"
(2007)

Track listing

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CD single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Why"
  • Richie
  • Garrett
  • Lionel
  • Booker[a]
4:10
2."Little Drummer Boy" (Album Version)Booker3:55

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer

References

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  1. ^ Davis, S. (2009). Lionel Richie: Hello. Popular music history (in Italian). Equinox. p. 164. ISBN 978-1-84553-185-0. Retrieved 14 September 2018.